Category Archives: Fort Scott

Fort Scott, Health Care

Fort Scott Community Foundation Grant Purchases Life-Saving AED Trainers

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Thanks to funds from the Fort Scott Community Foundation and the John Valentine and Patricia Jean Neff Health Care Fund, Tri-Valley Developmental Services purchased six AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Training Devices and supplies.  These devices provide students in Tri-Valley’s CPR/1st Aid Class firsthand experience on the proper use of an AED.  Tri-Valley offers multiple CPR/1st Aid classes throughout the month for Tri-Valley Staff, Persons Served, and Community Members.

 

“Thanks to the Fort Scott Community Foundation and the John Valentine and Patricia Jean Neff Health Care Fund, we are able to train not only our staff, but persons served and other community members on life saving techniques.”  said Alisa Miner, Training Coordinator.  “These trainers provide the opportunity for hands-on training.  Class attendees have benefited from learning on these trainers.  It is exciting!”

 

The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation (FSACF) hosts individual charitable funds created by donors who have a passion for giving back to their community. Grants from these funds assist people throughout Southeast Kansas and beyond.  FSACF is an affiliate of Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK).  Call  CFSEK at 620-231-8897 with questions about FSACF.

 

 

 

Tricia Campbell

Special Projects Coordinator

Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Inc.

PO Box 518

Chanute, KS 66720

620-431-7655

 

 

Area News, Bourbon County, Food, Fort Scott

National Senior Nutrition Month: Helping Older Adults

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Participants at the Pittsburg 60+ Nutrition Meal Site at the Homer Cole Community Center.

 

SOUTHEAST KANSAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING Joins National Campaign to Reduce Food Insecurity Among Older Americans During National Senior Nutrition Month

 

Fort Scott, KS – In 2025, 13 million older adults experience food insecurity – they lacked reliable access to nutritious meals needed for healthy living. During National Senior Nutrition Month, Southeast Kansas Area Agency on Aging is joining USAging in a national consumer campaign focused on helping older Americans get the healthy, nutritious food they need to maintain their physical and cognitive health.

 

“Eat Well. Live Well. Age Well.” Highlights the importance of nutrition in promoting healthy aging, the different kinds of meals programs and nutrition services available to older adults in their communities and how to find them.

 

Healthy food and nutrition are vital for older adults to maintain their health and well-being. Proper nutrition is critical to reduce chronic illness, improve immune system functioning and enhance cognition. Food also brings people together, bosting mood and decreasing feelings of isolation and loneliness. But it is challenging for many older adults to get the healthy foods they need.

 

AAAs strive to make healthy eating accessible, appetizing, and affordable. AAA nutrition services include home-delivered meals, meals served in groups settings, and more.

 

“It is amazing the positive comments we receive from our participants. We received a note recently from someone receiving home delivered meals, “Do you all realize what lifesavers you are?”  It is amazing that a meal and a friendly hello from the driver can make such a difference. Unfortunately we do have a waiting list for home delivery but we have openings at all our meal sites. People report they get so much more than a meal. They make new friends and as one person said she didn’t know what to do with herself after retirement and going to the meal site she met people who showed her how to be a senior.”, Kathy Brennon, Executive Director

 

Call 620-431-2980 or visit www.sekaaa.com to learn more.

Exercise, Fort Scott, Sports

Buck Run Community Center Expands Fitness Center

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The fitness center at Buck Run will be expanded to a space to the north, which currently houses a racquetball court..
The Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Avenue, will expand its fitness center.
“We will be moving all of our cardio equipment into the racquetball room to provide more space for equipment in the fitness center. We will be adding a new set of dumbbells, new Olympic Bench Press, another functional trainer, a set of straight bars,  and a Glute Drive Machine,” said Lucas Kelley, BRCC’s Recreation Director.”
“We are repurposing the space of the racquetball court. This is due to the lack of use of the racquetball court and the uptick in our Fitness Center Memberships. When I started, BRCC had around 400 members, and today we are just over 700. “
The changes will start next week.
“These changes will begin taking place March 16, and are expected to be completed by March 20. Fitness Center member use will not be impacted by this remodel, we will continue to be open 24/7. This is financed by the revenue generated from our memberships.”
‘We are excited to keep enhancing the Fitness Experience at Buck Run,” Kelly said.
Buck Run offers t-ball, baseball, and softball leagues, group exercises, Taekwondo, youth track,  an annual weight loss competition, STEM Club and holds events such as the Princess Tea Party on April 25.
To learn more: call
620.223.0386.
Lucas Kelley.
Fort Scott, Government, Schools

Minutes of the USD 234 Board of Education on March 10

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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

NEWS RELEASE

Monday, March 9, 2026

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 2026, for their regular monthly meeting at 424 S Main St.

 

Vice President Stewart Gulager opened the meeting.

 

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

Board Minutes

                        02-09-2026

02-11-2026

Financials – Cash Flow Report

Check Register

Payroll – February 20, 2026 – $1,842,624.59

Activity Funds Accounts

USD 234 Gifts

Food Service Fundraiser

Archery Club Fundraiser

Boys Golf Fundraiser

 

Students, Junie Fisher, Clark Uttinger, and Levi Fairchild, from Fort Scott High School along with teacher, Angie Bin presented to the Board about their performances, events, and services.  They went through each of their performances and events that have happened over the last year. Also, the students have helped with the Food Bank and help lead the Middle School Drama Club. Angie Bin brought a few items that need updated and thanked the Board for their continued support.

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided a shared document. Mr. Mayfield reviewed budget projections and summer projects. There was discussion with the Board about the Preschool building and construction that is happening.

 

Assistant Superintendent Zach Johnson updated the Board on State Assessment preparations that are underway.  He also discussed a couple bills and propositions that are being brought up by the state, he will keep the board updated as his is given information.

 

Special Education Director Tonya Barnes shared an update on Special Olympics on March 25.  Everyone was invited. She also updated on reports and payments that are happening soon.

 

The Board approved the following:

  • Health Insurance Refund
  • 10 Passenger Van Purchase
  • 2026-27 School Calendar (Pending Negotiations)
  • Approval of Graduation Requirements
  • High School Activity/Athletic Director Mentor Contract
  • KASB Membership Renewal 26-27
  • KASB Legal Assistance Fund Renewal 26-27
  • Sparkwheel MOU 26-28

 

The Board received an informational overview of Fort Scott USD 234’s Cost Containment planning. No board action was requested.

 

There were none present for the public forum.

 

The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.

 

Vice President Stewart Gulager adjourned the meeting.

 

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED

March 9, 2026

 

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

Campbell, Marjorie – Resignation – SPED Teacher – High School

Dare, Jeremy – Resignation – Bus Driver

Lemcke, Hailey – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School

Stewart, Mya – Resignation – Speech Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott

Coen, Jessica – Resignation – Teacher – PreSchool

Howard, Paulette – Retirement – Gifted/ESOL Teacher – MS/HS

Ables, Andrew – Resignation – Science – Middle School

Rainey, Taylor – Resignation – Special Education Teacher – Eugene Ware

Feeback, Brennen – Resignation – Social Studies – High School

Judy, Mercedes – Resignation – Teacher – Winfield Scott

 

SUPPLEMENTAL RESIGNATIONS:

Horton, Curtis – Assistant Football, Summer Conditioning – High School

Glades, Matt – Assistant Football, Summer Conditioning – High School

Feeback, Brennen – Head Boys Basketball, Assistant Football, Assistant Track, Summer Conditioning – High School

 

EMPLOYMENT:

 

Certified Recommendations for 2026-27 School Year:

Hughes, Madison – Physical Education Teacher – Winfield Scott

 

Classified Recommendations for 2025-26 School year:

Karleskint, Josh – Bus Driver

 

SUPPLEMENTAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Eastwood, Kim – K-5 Summer School Administrator

Farrington, Jannah – ESY Coordinator – grades 6-12

Hendricks, Caleb – 6-12 Summer School Administrator

Jones, Mesa – Assistant Play – Spring

Shoemaker, Billi Jo – ESY Coordinator – grades K-5

 

Administrator Contracts – Extended 27-28

Terry Mayfield – Assistant Superintendent

Tonya Barnes – Director of Special Education

Jeff Johnson – High School Principal

Josh Regan – High School Assistant Principal

Daniel (DJ) Brown – Middle School Principal

Matt Harris – Middle School Assistant Principal

Yasmina Query – Eugene Ware Elementary Principal

Brandon Boyd – Eugene Ware Elementary Assistant Principal

Chris Garzone – Winfield Scott Elementary Principal

Nick Johnson – Preschool Principal

 

Bourbon County, Business, Food, Fort Scott

First Farmers Market Vendors Meeting of the Season In April 7

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It’s almost that time again! The Fort Scott Farmers Market vendors are excited for a new Market Season and can’t wait to see you!
They will be meeting Tuesday, April 7, from 6 – 8 pm,
at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team (HBCAT) Offices,
104 North National Avenue, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701 
 
April 7th, 6-8pm Vendors’ Meeting is for new and returning vendors.
Items to discuss:
Electing new officers
Market Guidelines
Various voucher programs
SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks
Applications and Fees 
They will be discussing last year’s season to see what worked, what can be improved, and what you’d like to see happen this year. 
They will elect new officers for leadership of the market.
Please look over the attached roles and consider volunteering, or someone you’d like to nominate. A smooth transition will keep the momentum established for a successful market, so President Teri Hamilton will be operating in a training/support/transitional role this year.
They will be accepting your application and fees. Please print and fill out your application, and be prepared to pay by cash or check.
2026 Fees are:
$5.00 Registration Fee
$5.00 per week
$30 (1 week per month)
$60 (2 weeks per month)
$108 (27 weeks Full Season)
Please feel free to pass this information on to anyone who may be interested in joining this year. And please reach out if any questions or comments.
“We look forward to seeing you and we can’t wait to see what you’ve got in store for the coming Market Season! It’s going to be a great year!”
Sincerely,
Teri Hamilton, President
Ethan Holly, Treasurer
Leanna Cain, Secretary

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Fort Scott Farmers’ Market
The Gathering Square Pavilion
111 N National Ave
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host TWO Business-Building Workshops

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host TWO Business-Building Workshops

designed to help your business grow smarter and stronger.

Smarter Social Media Strategies
Tuesday, March 10th ~ 1:30-2:30 PM

&

Google Business 101
Tuesday, March 31st ~ 1:30-2:30 PM

📍Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Room

302 E. Wall St., Fort Scott

Chamber Members

$10 per workshop

Non-Members

$20 per workshop

Register for both workshops & save:

Members

$15 total

Non-Members

$25 total

Register online by clicking below

or call the Chamber at 620-223-3566!

Visit our website for more info at fortscott.com !
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

About the classes:

Smarter Social Media Strategies

“Stop Posting and Hoping: A Smarter Social Media Strategy for Small Businesses”

Google Business 101

Learn how to improve your business visibility in local searches, build customer trust, and make your Google Business profile work for you.

About the presenter

Sara Comer, owner of Gracefully Managed of Columbus, KS has presented workshops and offers remote training around the region on topics such as e-commerce, websites, & social media.

These workshops are brought to you by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, made possible through Network Kansas and our Bourbon County eCommunity program.
DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER – CLICK HERE!

Click HERE to visit

Gracefully Managed LLC

Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit the

Gracefully Managed LLC

website!
A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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Business, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Fort Scott Area Chamber Launches 2026 Business Builder Workshop Series

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Network Kansas and Bourbon County eCommunity, is launching its new 2026 Business Builder Workshop Series, designed to provide practical, affordable education to help local businesses grow and thrive.

The first two one-hour workshops in the series will focus on digital marketing strategies that help small businesses increase visibility, attract customers, and work more efficiently.

The first session, “Stop Posting and Hoping: A Smarter Social Media Strategy for Small Businesses,” will be held Tuesday, March 10 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Room, 302 E. Wall Street. This session will provide practical guidance on building a focused, results-driven social media strategy rather than simply posting content without a plan.

The second workshop, “Google Business 101,” will take place Tuesday, March 31 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. This session will help businesses improve their visibility in local search results, strengthen customer trust, and better utilize their Google Business profile.

Both workshops will be presented by Sara Comer, owner of Gracefully Managed, who has worked with businesses throughout Southeast Kansas to improve their online presence and marketing effectiveness.

“These workshops are designed to give our members real tools they can immediately apply to their businesses,” said Lindsay Madison, Chamber President & CEO. “Whether you’re a retailer, restaurant, nonprofit, service provider, or attraction, these sessions are intended to help you grow smarter and stronger in 2026.”

Registration is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. A discounted rate is available for those registering for both workshops. Seating is limited to allow for discussion and questions.

In addition, the Chamber encourages businesses and community leaders to save the date for Monday, April 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a special Destination Creation Workshop at The River Room Event Center featuring nationally recognized speaker Jon Schallert, an expert in transforming businesses, attractions, and entire communities into destinations. This extended workshop will focus on strategies to attract visitors, increase spending, and position Fort Scott as a must-visit destination. Additional details and registration information will be released soon.

Businesses, organizations, and community members are encouraged to register for the workshops through the Chamber office or online via fortscott.com.

For more information or to register, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

Fort Scott

Sounds of Gunshots and Windows/Doors Rattling Last Night In Fort Scott

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The Fort Scott Police Department’s electric sign. The department is located at 1604 S. National Avenue.

Several residents of Fort Scott called the Fort Scott Police Department last night, March 5, to report the sound of gunshots.

“At 9 p.m., calls started coming in,” said Jason Eastwood with the Fort Scott Police Department. “Several people heard the sounds of windows and doors rattling and a racket that sounded like gunshots, around the same time.”

“We followed up by looking around town. There was no particular place it came from. Numerous reports from the east and west sides of town.”

The entire shift of police officers was driving around town, and  Eastwood believes the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office was assisting, as well.

“The majority of calls were from the 12th Street to 18th Street blocks of our town,” he said.

There was no evidence of guns or fireworks in searching for the cause of the sounds, he said.

If anyone has any information, contact the Fort Scott Police Department. at 620.223.1700.

 

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

USD234 Board of Education Agenda for March 9

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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
March 9, 2026 – 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1.0 Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, 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 Board Minutes
02-09-2026
02-11-2026
4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report
4.3 Check Register
4.4 Payroll – February 20, 2026 – $1,842,624.59
4.5 Activity Funds Accounts
4.6 USD 234 Gifts
4.7 Food Service Fundraiser
4.8 Archery Club Fundraiser
4.9 Boys Golf Fundraiser
5.0 FSHS Theatre Students presentation – March – Theatre in Our Schools Month
6.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
7.0 New Business
7.1 Health Insurance Refund
7.2 Cost Containment Planning
7.3 10 Passenger Van Purchase
7.4 Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar (Pending negotiations)
7.5 Approval of Graduation Requirements
7.6 High School Activity/Athletic Director Mentor Contract
7.7 KASB Membership Renewal 2026-2027
7.8 KASB Legal Assistance Fund Renewal 2026-2027
7.9 Sparkwheel Memorandum of Understanding
8.0 Public Forum
9.0 Other Business – Personnel Matters
9.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters
9.2 Exit Executive Session
9.3 Approval of Personnel Report
10.0 Adjourn Meeting David Stewart, President

Fort Scott

March is Woman’s History Month.

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March is Women’s History Month. It behooves us to recognize how women have played an important role in our nation’s 250-year history.

Women have worked hard for 152 of those years in the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. Founded on November 18, 1874 in Cleveland, Ohio, it’s objectives are the following:
To protect the home
To instill Christian virtues in our children
To promote good citizenship
To inform society about the values of total abstinence by providing scientific facts concerning the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs
To build public sentiment for total abstinence

Beginning with women on their knees against the scourge of alcohol on their homes, the WCTU work expanded greatly under the leadership of Frances E. Willard, who became National WCTU Second President in 1879. She served as NWCTU President (and of the World WCTU from 1891) until her death in 1898.

The WCTU women proposed, supported and helped to establish: stiffer penalties for sexual crimes against girls and women, laws
that raised the age of consent from as low as seven years, higher education for women, uniform marriage and divorce laws, dress reform, travelers’ aid (originally protection for women and children traveling alone), matrons in jails, the Pure Food and Drug Act, legal aid, labor’s right to organize, equal pay for equal work and an 8-hour work day, legislation in every state mandating scientific instruction in public schools as to the dangers of smoking, drinking of alcoholic beverages, and use of other drugs.

World peace was
proposed and supported.

WWCTU was a charter member of the United Nations.
Susan B. Anthony in the 1890’s introduced Willard to a United States Senate Committee as a “general with an army of 250,000.” At the time of her death she was , next to Queen Victoria, the best known woman in the world. On February 17, 1905 her statue
(sculpted by a woman) was placed in Statuary Hall of the US Capitol in Washington D.C.

She was the first woman so honored.

If you get the opportunity to visit Statuary Hall, you might enjoy seeing the statue of Frances B. Willard, as I did a few years ago.

Submitted by Loreta Jent, NWCTU Education Director

Bourbon County, Business, Fort Scott, Jobs, Youth

Young Entrepreneur Moves Forward with His Business: A-Z Odd Jobs

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Max Blubaugh. Submitted photo.

A local Fort Scott Community College student is moving forward with skills he has developed on his own, called A-Z Odd Jobs.

“I grew up helping my grandpa, Mark Tucker,  on his cattle farm, and that is where I learned how to operate the tools I now use every day,” Max Blubaugh said. “I’ve grown up in Fort Scott, and I love being present in Bourbon County. I like to transform properties for people and give them something to be proud of.”

“I offer a wide range of services,” he said. “I do small-scale construction projects, limb/tree/brush removal, junk removal, heavy lifting, lawn care/mowing, snow removal, and anything on your ‘honey do’ list. Anything from A-Z!”
He is a 2025 graduate of  Fort Scott Christian Heights.
“I am currently in my second semester at FSCC. I plan to eventually transfer to Pittsburg State University to major in construction management.”
“This has been my part-time job since I started my business in my junior year, but I didn’t try to do things consistently until the summer following my senior year. I realized there was a need for the type of work I do, and decided to push things more. Things have been picking up as of late.  I’m busy, but I would like to be busier! I am not currently an LLC, but that is coming soon.”
He can be reached at 620.215.3459.
His grandparents are Mark and Brenda Tucker and Dave and Shelia Blubaugh, and his parents are Brad and Bethany Blubaugh, all of Fort Scott.
He is involved in the community as an active member of Fort Scott Church of the Nazarene.
The top photo shows the area before Max Blubaugh cleaned it. The bottom photo is the spot after. Submitted photos. This example shows his ability to change the look of properties by cleaning out debris and brush.

Fort Scott, Schools, Youth

THEATRE EDUCATION IN THE SPOTLIGHT IN MARCH 

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Students at Fort Scott High School Lead Community Advocacy Efforts 

Students at Fort Scott High School are joining the national grassroots  effort called Theatre in Our Schools Month (TIOS) to advocate for the benefits of theatre  education in schools. Members of International Thespian Society (ITS) Troupe #7365 are  drawing attention to the need for increased access to quality theatre programs for all students.

To get the word out, students are participating in a number of theatre related activities. On Feb.  27 the troupe participated in community service activities at the Senior Center in downtown Fort Scott. They held a Theatre in Our Schools Month Kick-Off Party on March 1 at FSHS and presents to the USD 234 Board of Education on March 9. On March 11, the troupe travels to Topeka to meet with Thespians from across the state and Senator  Tim Shallenburger and Representative Rick James to celebrate and discuss Theatre Advocacy Day in KS.

Throughout the month, the troupe will dress to represent various musicals on Musical Mondays and wear theatre-related shirts on Theatre Shirt Thursdays. They also have Improv Acting  Troupe practice on Tuesdays after school and FSMS Drama Club on Fridays after school. A group of Thespians are also traveling to New York City to see Broadway shows and tour the Broadway Museum over Spring Break. To  finish out the month, the troupe holds the annual FSHS Talent Show & Senior Minute to Win It at 7 p.m. on March 26. The Talent  Show is open to the public and tickets are $5 at the door.

The ITS is the theatre honor society for middle and high school students. These Thespians plan  and implement TIOS activities in their schools, in their communities, and with elected officials.  The presentations and activities explain how theatre education positively shapes students’ lives  by instilling necessary life skills. TIOS Month is an opportunity for students, parents,  communities, school boards, and elected officials to come together to make theatre education more available to all students. One of the key messages is that theatre skills help students develop vital 21st-century skills like communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, as well as social/emotional skills critical to students’ growth as young adults.

 

Sophomore Aimee Hardwick said, “Drama didn’t just teach me how to act, it taught me how to believe in myself. And while sometimes, I’m still quiet, it’s no longer because I feel like I have to, it’s because I choose to be. Drama isn’t just an activity, it’s my safe space, and it has changed my life.”

 

Isis Patton, sophomore, adds, “Theatre education helps students be creative with others and say what they think and feel. When students act, direct and put on a show they learn how to talk to people and see things from different points of view. These skills are useful when students are on stage and in life.”

Theatre in Our Schools is jointly sponsored by the American Alliance for Theatre & Education  (AATE) and the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA). For more information about TIOS, visit  schooltheatre.org/tios and follow #TheatreInOurSchools on social media.

About the Educational Theatre Association  

The Educational Theatre Association is an international nonprofit that serves as the professional  association for theatre educators. EdTA is the parent organization of the International Thespian  Society, the honor society for theatre students that’s inducted more than 2.5 million Thespians  since 1929. Additionally, EdTA operates the Educational Theatre Foundation, the organization’s  philanthropic arm dedicated to broadening representation and increasing access. Visit  schooltheatre.org to learn how EdTA inspires theatre educators to transform lives.

About the American Alliance for Theatre & Education 

The American Alliance for Theatre & Education (AATE), among the most recognized arts  education organizations, works to ensure that every young person experiences quality theatre  arts in their lives provided by proficient, talented artists and educators. Based in Washington,  DC, AATE continues to advocate for arts education, serving as a national co-sponsor of Arts  Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill and on the leadership team of the National Coalition for Core Arts  Standards (NCCAS). AATE co-authored the National Standards for Theatre Education K-12,  sits on the Arts Education Partnership steering committee as well as the Arts Education National  Advisory Council, and serves on the editorial board of the Arts Education Policy Review.

 

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