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FSHS Theatre Performs Addams Family School Edition for Fall Musical

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The Fort Scott High School Theatre program performs Addams Family School Edition at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 10 and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 12 at FSHS.

 

Theatrical Rights Worldwide says The Addams Family is “a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family… and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family–a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before–keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents.”

 

Students playing the Addams Family members include newcomer Junie Fisher, a freshman, as Wednesday; junior Casey Gomez as Gomez; sophomore Emma Guns as Morticia; senior Luke Majors as Fester; junior Regen Wells as Pugsley; junior Jaedyn Lewis as Grandma; and junior Jonah Wilterding as Lurch. The Beineke family includes senior Jackson Elton as Mal, senior Karen Primeaux as Alice, and Junior Jericho Jones playing the boyfriend – Lucas. A full ensemble of ghostly ancestors round out the 23-member cast. Another fifteen students serve as crew members for the production.

 

Cast member Casey Gomez knew he wanted the part of Gomez all along, after all, his name made it his destiny to play the role! He says, “Being in The Addams Family is great! I just love it because the songs are super fun and the jokes are hilarious.”

 

The Addams Family is directed by FSHS Theatre Director Angie Bin and Music Director Sarah Dunivan, Winfield Scott Elementary Music Instructor. Eugene Ware teacher Abby Stepps is the Choreographer and FSCC student Christina King serves as Technical Director.

 

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students and children. Tickets are reserved seating and available at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com. Tickets may be available to purchase at the door if any remain. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

 

The musical is written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa, and Orchestrations by Larry Hochman. It is produced with special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, 1180 Avenue of the America. Suite 640, New York, NY 10036, www.theatricalrightsworldwide.com.

Fort Scott, Schools

U234: Today Is Last Day To Let Your Views Be Known On The Survey

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Just a reminder that the Communication Surveys we have open for our community will close at 4:30 today!

Tiger Families and Community:

A goal of our District is to provide better communication. Please help us do this by completing the following surveys.

·         Click HERE for Parent/Guardian Survey

·         Click HERE for Community Survey

Survey will close on October 26th at 4:30 p.m. If you would prefer to fill out a written survey, a paper copy may be picked up at the Board Office at 424 S Main or you may call and we will take the survey over the phone at 620-223-0800.

Submitted by Gina Shelton, USD234 Board Clerk

Fort Scott, Schools

Feedback Requested by U234

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USD-234 HAS SET A GOAL OF BETTER COMMUNICATION.

YOUR FEEDBACK IS REQUESTED

VIA THE SURVEY BELOW.

THERE ARE TWO LINKS –

ONE FOR USD-234 PARENTS/GUARDIANS

AND ONE FOR THE GENERAL COMMUNITY.
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Your feedback is requested!
Please take the survey below to provide feedback to USD-234.

Your response is appreciated!
USD 234 has set a goal of better communication. Please help us succeed by filling out this quick survey to provide feedback:

  • Parent/Guardian Survey: Click HERE
  • Community Survey: Click HERE

Surveys may be found on USD-234’s website under Superintendent’s Message.

A paper survey may be picked at the Board Office, located at 424 S Main or patrons may call 620-223-0800 to complete the survey over the phone.
Fort Scott, Schools

U234 Preschool Screenings are Nov. 4

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Unified School District 234
424 South Main Fort Scott, |

www.usd234.org


620-223-0800 F a\ 620-223-2760


DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent
October 21,2022



What: USD 234 Preschool Screenings


Abstract:USD 234 will provide preschool screenings for children up to the age of5 years on November 4,2022. Children may have vision, hearing, speech/communication, motor skills, socialization skills, and general development screened.
The purpose of the screenings is to locate and identi$ children with
possible developmental delays who may need special education preschool and/or related services.


Appointinents may be scheduled by calling Tammy Catron, Fort Scott Preschool Center, 223-8965, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The deadline for scheduling an appointment is October 28, 2022.

Government, Schools

U235 Special Board Meeting on Oct. 24

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Uniontown Unified School District No. 235

 SPECIAL MEETING Monday, October 24, 2022, 7:30 p.m. in the UHS Board of Education Room Uniontown, Kansas

UNIONTOWN USD 235 601 Fifth Uniontown, Kansas 66779

TELEPHONE: 620-756-4302 FAX: 620-756-4492

Associate Superintendent Vance Eden

Board of Education Clerk Sherri Hartman Deputy Clerk Charlene Bolinger

Attendance Centers West Bourbon Elementary Uniontown Junior and Senior High School

October 20, 2022

TO: USO 235 Board of Education Members FROM: Sherri Hartman, Clerk of the Board

This letter is to serve as your official notice·of the SPECIAL board meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022, in the Board of Education room.

Board of Education Jason Sutterby, President * Mike Mason, Vice-President * Sally Johnson * Troy Goodridge* Josh Hartman * Brian Stewart * Tyler Martin

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 235 UNIONTOWN, KANSAS BOARD OF EDUCATION AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
    1. Flag Salute
    2. Approve the Agenda C Mission Statement.
  2. Facility Survey Presentation by Shelly Kiblinger

Next regular board meeting date is Monday, November 14, 2022 at 7:30.

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Schedule of Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 17-18

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Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 55701-2697
www.usd234.org
620-223-800 Fax 620-223-2760


DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent


October 14,2022


Parent/Teacher conferences for the USD 234 School District will be held on Monday, October 17, and Tuesday, October 18. Conferences will be held at the following times:


Fort Scott Preschool Center – 4:00 to 7:50 p.m.
Winfield Scott and Eugene Ware – 4:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott High School – 4:30 to 8 p.m.


There will be no school for USD 234 students on Friday, October 21.

Fort Scott, Schools

U234: Community Survey Starts Today

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USD 234 has set a goal of better communication.  Please help us succeed by filling out this quick survey to provide feedback:
Surveys may be found on our website under Superintendent’s Message.
A paper survey may be picked at the Board Office, located at 424 S Main or patrons may call 620-223-0800 to complete the survey over the phone.
It’s a great day to be a Tiger!
Submitted by Gina Shelton, USD 234 Board Clerk
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

U234 Board of Education Minutes of Oct. 10

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Monday, October 10, 2022

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2022, for their regular monthly meeting at the board office.

 

President Danny Brown opened the meeting.

 

The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:

 

  • Minutes from September 12, 2022, Board of Education meeting
  • Corrected minutes to reflect an August 1st date versus August 15th date
  • Financials – Cash Flow Report
  • Check Register
  • Payroll – September 20, 2022 – $1,517,827.10
  • Activity Fund accounts
  • FSHS Choir Fundraiser, FSHS Orchestra Fundraiser
  • FSHS Orchestra Extended Trip

 

Assistant Superintendent Dalaina Smith updated the board on building consistency among processes in the district, thanked the community and parents for their support of PLCs, and provided an update on curriculum.

 

Finance Director Gina Shelton reported on the September 20th count day, the ESSER III application to include expansion of the preschool, health insurance renewal, and sanitation devices received.

 

The board approved the following items:

  • Approval of quote for student computer cases
  • Personnel Report – following

 

The board went into an executive session for personnel matters and the superintendent evaluation process.

 

President Danny Brown adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED EMPLOYMENT

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

  • Gordon Harris – Resignation as Eugene Ware/FSPC Custodian, effective Sept. 19, 2022
  • Stuart Troutman – Resignation as district technology help desk, effective Oct. 14, 2022
  • Lyle Brittain – Termination as FSMS paraprofessional, effective Sept. 10, 2022
  • Megan Webb, FSPC teacher, leave of absence

EMPLOYMENT/REASSIGNMENTS – FOR THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

  • Michelle Laubenstein – FSHS CTE Coordinator
  • Leah Carter – FSMS After-School Coordinator
  • Brent Cavin FSMS assistant basketball coach
  • Paul Martin – FSMS assistant girls basketball coach
  • Abby Stepps – Eugene Ware Leadership Club
  • Trisha Whitehead – Eugene Ware After-School Coordinator
  • Rachel Patton – Eugene Ware paraprofessional
  • Andrew Ables – FSHS assistant debate/forensics coach
  • Jon Barnes – FSHS assistant Scholars Bowl

Adam Clements – FSMS assistant boys basketball

Fort Scott, Schools

U234 Board of Education Meets This Evening

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Unified School District 234
424 South Main
Fort Scott, KS 66701–2697
www.usd234.org
620–223–0800 Fax 620–223–2760


DESTRY BROWN
Superintendent


BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2022 – 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA SUMMARY
1.0 Call Meeting to Order Danny Brown, President
2.0 Flag Salute
3.0 Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)
4.0 Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)
4.1 Minutes from September 12, 2022, Board of Education Meeting
4.2 Correction to date of August 1, 2022 Minutes
4.3 Financials–Cash Flow Report
4.4 Check Register
4.5 Payroll – September 20, 2022 – $1,517,827.10
4.6 Activity Fund accounts
4.7 FSHS Choir Fundraiser
5.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion)
5.1 Assistant Superintendent’s Report
5.2 Finance Director’s Report
6.0 Old Business
6.1 No items
7.0 New Business
7.1 Approval of quote for student computer cases
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters
9.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

9.2 Exit Executive Session
9.3 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)
9.4 Exit executive session
9.5 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)
9.6 Exit Executive Session
10.0 Adjourn Meeting
President Brown

Fort Scott, Schools

Pre-School Trunk or Treat Oct. 28

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Submitted by

Nick Johnson, Fort Scott Preschool Principal

[email protected]

(620) 223-8965

On behalf of the USD 234 School District, we would like to invite you to the 2022 Early Childhood Trunk-or-Treat.  This year’s event will be held on Friday, October 28 from 4:30-6:00 PM at the Fort Scott Preschool Center gym.  All children ages birth-six years old and their families are invited to attend. A grant through the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation is helping support this year’s Early Childhood Trunk-or-Treat.

 

If you are a family resource provider or a community partner, we invite you to attend and set up a table from which children can trick-or-treat.  During this time, you may also provide brochures, resources, and/or helpful information related to your program.  Our goal is to inform families about the resources available in our community.  If you are a preschool or childcare provider, please share the attached flyer with your families.  We also welcome you to set up a table for your program.

If you plan to attend our event, please complete the form below by Friday, October 21st so we can have a table reserved for your organization.

 

Early Childhood Trunk-or-Treat Reservation

 

Fort Scott, Schools

FSHS Thespians Host 5th Annual Royal-Tea Party

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The Fort Scott High School Thespians host their 5th Annual Royal Tea Party from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 15 in the FSHS Commons.

Join your favorite princesses and princes, queens and kings and other members of the royal court. Take photos with your favorite characters while you make crafts, have treats, and do activities. Over thirty Fort Scott High School Thespians will be dressed in character and leading the event.  Attendees are encouraged to join us in dressing as royalty.

Tickets are $10 per child and all must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased online in advance at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com or at the door. The event is a fundraiser for students attending the KS State Thespian Festival in January.

 

For more information, please see the Fort Scott High School Thespians Facebook page or contact Angie Bin at [email protected] or 620-719-9622.

 

Abbie Tomasi visits with Jasmine (Christina King). Submitted photo.

 

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