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USD234 Board of Ed. Minutes of 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 10, 2025

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025, for their regular monthly meeting at 409 S Judson.

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

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

Board Minutes

02-10-25

Financials – Cash Flow Report

Check Register

Payroll – February 20, 2025 – $1,699,042.60

Activity Funds Accounts

USD 234 Gifts

March is Theatre in Our Schools Month. Cooper George, President, and Emi King, Secretary, presented to the Board. Cooper has been involved for six years and he explained the benefits such as working as a team and learning how to become adults. Emi was excited to share about the creativity and development of many skills that she has been able to acquire in the last two years she has been involved. They both had a presentation that included many activities, plays, and events that the department is involved in. Everyone is invited to attend the upcoming Talent Show on March 28, 2025.

Meredith Tucker, No Limits Rehab, was recognized by Special Education Director Tonya Barnes. Meredith is one of the district’s Physical Therapist. She said she loves being a part of the community and school district. Mrs. Barnes thanked her for her willingness and excitement to help our district’s students.

Superintendent Destry Brown reported that the district has been chosen for the Stepping Up Initiative Grant. This first year will be mostly planning, and he said that the group will be great to work with and is excited for this grant.

Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided the Board with a shared update. The building on Horton Street will be starting demo soon. He also updated about the Cell Phone Tower purchase and how he is working for a bid soon.

Special Education Director Tonya Barnes updated the Board on Categorical Aid with a payment on March 15.

Nick Johnson, Preschool Principal, staff, and several students were present to inform the Board about the Preschool program. There are 122 students with five teachers. Principal Johnson recognized the excellent staff that works with these students. A few of the students help everyone in attendance with their morning pretzel song. Staff also recognized Principal Johnson for helping in every area throughout the Preschool including driving a van and more.

Michelle Stevenson, Early Childhood Coordinator, works with prenatal to six-year-olds. She works on building relationships with parent/child/community. It is a literacy and strength-based program that with each visit the children receive a new book. This program provides different events for families each year.

The Board Approved the following items:

2025-26 School Calendar (Pending Negotiations)
Designate Make up Day due to missed weather
JAG Kansas School to Work Program Renewal

There was discussion about possible sale of district owned property. This was discussion only.

There were none present for public forum.

The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED

March 10, 2025

RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

Hall, Kathi – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Wrestling Coach

Holm, Susan – Resignation – Paraprofessional – High School

Mills, Lacy – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Trimble, Aidan – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

TRANSFER:

Rainey, Taylor – KRI SPED Teacher to Eugene Ware SPED Teacher

Pitts, Jaxon – Maintenance II Groundskeeper to Maintenance I Groundskeeper/Athletic Fields Manager

Torres, Cynthia – ELA Teacher to Spanish Teacher – High School 2025-26

EMPLOYMENT:

Certified Recommendations

Carney, Drew – PE & Weights – High School

Erie, Aleana – English Teacher – High School

Classified Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:

Bowman, Kinsley – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott

Chaplin, Mercedes – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Miller, Martha – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Weber, Shelia – Paraprofessional – Eugene Ware

Supplemental Recommendations for the 2024-25 school year:

Abati, Delynn – Head Dance Team Coach – High School

Glades, Matt – Assistant Football Coach – High School

Horton, Curtis – Assistant Football – High School

Martin, Dave – Assistant Girls’ Swim Coach

Woods, Nick – Assistant Track Coach – High School

Administration Contracts – Extended 26-27

Terry Mayfield

Tonya Barnes

Nick Johnson

Chris Garzone

Nicole Gilmore

Yasmina Query

Brandon Boyd

Zach Johnson

Matt Harris

Scott Kimble

Jeff Johnson

Fort Scott, Government

Unapproved Minutes of the FS City Commission for March 4

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CITY OF FORT SCOTT CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of March 4, 2025

Regular Meeting

A regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held at 6:00PM in the City Commission Meeting Room at City Hall, 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. The meeting was streamed live on YouTube.

The meeting was called to order at 6:00PM. Roll call was taken. Commissioners Dyllon Olson, Matthew Wells, Tracy Dancer and Kathryn Salsbury were present with Mayor Tim Van Hoecke.

In Attendance – Brad Matkin/City Manager, Bob Farmer/City Attorney, Jason Dickman/City Engineer-Earles Engineering & Inspections, Inc., Lt. Caleb Bell/FSPD, Mary Wyatt/Planning, Housing & Business Development Director, Devin Tally/City Finance Manager, Lisa Lewis/City Clerk, Zachary Bradley, Shelly Bradley, Adriana Perry, Alli Feeback, Brooklyn Chase, Mickayley McCluney, Julie Buchta, and Melissa Shelden.

VAN HOECKE led the Pledge of Allegiance and MATKIN said a prayer asking God for guidance for the City, the citizens, and our Government and City officials.

Approval of Agenda (2:25)

MOTION: VAN HOECKE moved to remove Item D – Status of 118 E. Wall – Unfinished Business due to no new information to report. DANCER seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

MOTION: DANCER moved to approve the agenda with the amendment and the addition of an Executive Session prior to adjourning the meeting. WELLS seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Approval of Consent Agenda (4:05)

– Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1379-A – Expense Approval Report – Payment Dates of February 12, 2025 – February 26, 2025 – $696,674.96

– Approval of Minutes: February 12, 2025 /Special Meeting and February 24, 2025/Regular Meeting.

MOTION: SALSBURY moved to approve the Consent Agenda as is. DANCER seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0

Public Comments (4:28) – None

Appearances (4:29) – None

Unfinished Business

Zachary Bradley – Vacation of Alley between 1418 Wall and 1416 Wall (4:41) – MATKIN stated that he and NATION, as well as Public Works went to the property and agreed that the City could access the easement from the back. Therefore, he believed that it was okay to vacate the alley.

ACTION: The City will clean up their line that was left with fill.

MOTION: OLSON moved to approve the vacation of the alley between 1418 Wall and 1416 Wall. SALSBURY seconded.

SALSBURY, VAN HOECKE, OLSON and DANCER voted yes. WELLS voted no.

MOTION CARRIED 4-1.

Consideration of Grant Application Options (8:00) – WYATT to request a decision on which projects the Commission would like to pursue for grants in 2025. The KDOT grant is due March 27^th and SEKRPC writes the CDBG grants for the City and are asking if we wish to begin the process. WELLS, VAN HOECKE, and OLSON would like to pursue the CDBG grant for the Memorial Hall Project. For the KDOT grant, WELLS would like to pursue the 6^th Street Project (Wall St. to Charles St and 6^th to Horton), VAN HOECKE recommended the Main Street Project (3^rd St. to E. National).

Discussion was had about the pros and cons of both projects that were suggested. OLSON suggested 3^rd St. from the bypass up to National or possibly further.

Further discussion was had to include alleyways.

Credit Card Purchasing Charges Update – (17:47) – TALLY presented (2) options. The Commission directed staff to go with the option of only credit card users are charged the convenience fee.

New Business

Consideration of Reappointment of previous members and Letters of Interest for Board of Zoning Appeals Vacancy

MOTION: OSLON moved to reappoint Robert Nelson and Brain Rhoades to the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals. DANCER seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

MOTION: OSLON moved to reappoint Robert Nelson and Brain Rhoades to the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals. DANCER seconded.

MOTION: VAN HOECKE moved to nominate Denise Doherty as the City/Planning Commission member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. DANCER seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

MOTION: WELLS nominated Josh Jones to be the representative from the County for the Board of Zoning Appeals. OLSON seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

MOTION: DANCER nominated Matt Witt to be a representative of the City for the Board of Zoning Appeals. WELLS seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Consideration of Letters of Interest for Planning Commission Vacancy (29:36)

MOTION: VAN HOECKE moved to table this item to the March 18, 2025, meeting due to lack of Letter of Interest. OLSON seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

ACTION: The City Clerk will extend the deadline for submissions of the Letters of Interest for the Planning Commission to fill the (1) vacancy. She will also reach out to the candidates for the Board of Zoning Appeals who were not selected.

Reports and Comments

CITY MANAGER (30:45)

– Looking into licensing for food trucks – Commission to look at Chapter 5.20 of the Municipal Code pertaining to Solicitors and Peddlers and see if that is how they wish to proceed, however fees and licensing should be considered.

– Distributed a sample sign for the boundaries of the Common Consumption area.

– Distributed a list of employee training programs and encouraged Commissioners to participate.

– Downtown map of painting to be done for parking.

– Working on City parking lot near Holmtown, then south of Margeaux’s to be done.

CITY ENGINEER (33:58)

– Weather has delayed Horton Street grinding completion. A profiligraph has been completed but a report has not been received by the City Engineer and City Manager. WELLS addressed the warranty and the areas that are delaminating. DICKMAN stated that it had to be addressed before they leave. DICKMAN explained that once the City accepts the project, the warranty for (1) year begins. If anything should fail during that period, it must be fixed at no cost. It was confirmed that the fog-coating is included. The target of completion is by the end of March.

– KDOT Cost Share Project– (3^rd Street from Hwy to National) – he will assist WYATT with exhibits and cost estimates. WELLS reminded him of the inclusion of the alleyways to Wall Street.

– CCLIP Phase III – Wall Street – working on exhibits and cost estimates which will be ready by the end of the month.

CITY ATTORNEY (37:03) – No comments.

COMMISSIONER WELLS (37:07)

– Parking restrictions during restriping. Discussion was had on a plan to be put in place.

COMMISSIONER DANCER (38:47) – No comments.

COMMISSIONER OLSON (38:53)

– Request for refreshing the street striping.

COMMISSIONER SALSBURY (39:41)

– Request to make a No Parking Zone on the southwest corner of 10^th and Main, across from the high school due to visibility of oncoming traffic issues.

ACTION: MATKIN will look into that.

COMMISSIONER VAN HOECKE (40:53)

– Golf course issues that need to be addressed.

ACTION: MATKIN will arrange a meeting with VAN HOECKE, WYATT and the clubhouse manager to meet with him.

Executive Session

MOTION: DANCER moved that the City Commission recess into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussion pursuant to the personnel matters of non-elected personnel exception in K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1). The session will be held in the City Manager’s office with the (5) City Commissioners. The open meeting will resume in the Commission Room at 7:06PM. SALSBURY seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

MOTION: VAN HOECKE moved to come out of Executive Session. DANCER seconded.

MOTION CARRIED 5-0.

Adjourn

MOTION: DANCER moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:07PM (1:08:27). OLSON seconded.

MARCH 4, 2025, MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:07PM.

Submitted by Lisa A. Lewis, City Clerk

Bourbon County, Business, Food, Fort Scott

Farmers Market Returning Vendors Meeting Is Tomorrow, March 11

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The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team office located at 104 N. National.

The first meeting of the year for the Fort Scott Farmers Market is on March 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the Healthy Bourbon County office at 104 N. National, directly across from the pavilion where the farmers market occurs.

“This is a business meeting for returning vendors only,” said Teri Hamilton, spokesman for the group. “We’ll be discussing finances and voting on leadership. One can pay for the season and put in location requests.”

On April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., there will be a vendor welcome meeting.

“This meeting is for new and returning vendors,” she said. “We’ll go over market guidelines, talk about the SNAP program and accept applications and fees for the season.”

Fees remain the same from last year:

$5 registration fee, $5 per week booth rental, or $108 for the full season from May until October.

The Downtown Pavilion is at the corner of National Avenue and Old Fort Boulevard. The pavilion houses the Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, and Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m.

The farmer’s market moved to the new Downtown Pavilion in 2024.

“The first year under the pavilion was great,” Hamilton said. “All of our vendors saw an increase in our sales. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, people came to shop and visit. We are so thankful for it.”

New this year is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture website.

“This is for people who qualify for Food Stamps,” Hamilton said. “Any who has SNAP can use it at the Fort Scott Farmers Market.”

Venors interested in joining the 2025 Fort Scott Farmer’s Market season are welcome to the April 17 meeting.

The farmers market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m. at the Downtown Pavilion at North National and Old Fort Boulevard starting the first Saturday in May, this year it’s May 3, and ending on the last Saturday in October, this year it’s October 25.

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Schools, Youth

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Tuesday, March 11

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Sending on behalf of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

Join us for the Public Trade Show!

2024-25

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

Tuesday, March 11th

11:30am – 12:45pm

FSHS Aux Gym, 1005 S. Main St.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the sixth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) in partnership with NetWork Kansas and Fort Scott High School. Forty-four students of the high school Business and Entrepreneurship classes have prepared startup business plans as either individuals or groups and will compete for cash prizes to be judged on Tuesday, March 11th , 2025.

The community is invited to a public tradeshow exhibit from 11:30am to 12:45pm that day to view the creative business plans in support of the students and place a vote for the Community Choice award.

Mrs. Morgan Sage at the high school has incorporated YEC into the business curriculum she teaches. Therefore, the students have been working on their business concepts since last semester including four

components of a business plan, elevator pitch, formal presentation, and a tradeshow exhibit. A judging panel selected by the Chamber and a representative of NetWork Kansas pre-judge the first three

components, and the competition culminates with the public tradeshow.

Cash prizes totaling up to $3,000 will be presented for first, second, and third place overall and the Community Choice award at 1:00pm following the tradeshow after the final scores are tallied.

The Chamber organizes the program in association with the NetWork Kansas E-Community Partnership and Bourbon County is one of many communities across Kansas to host a competition. The local overall winner will advance to the state-wide Kansas Entrepreneurship Challenge to be held April 17 th in Manhattan, which is sponsored by NetWork Kansas, Kansas State University Research & Extension, and Kansas State University for the Advancement of Entrepreneurship.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or information@fortscott.com.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US

Fort Scott, Government, Schools

Agenda for the USD234 Board of Education on March 10

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The Fort Scott Preschool, at 409 S. Judson.

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This meeting will be held at 409 S Judson (Please enter through the Judson Street Doors) instead of at the Board Office.

Candace Jobe

MIS Clerk USD 234

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 10, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.

PUBLIC 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

02-10-25

4.2 Financials – Cash Flow Report

4.3 Check Register

4.4 Payroll – February 20, 2025 – $1,699,042.60

4.5 Activity Funds Accounts

4.6 USD 234 Gifts

5.0 Recognitions

FSHS Drama Department will present

OT/OTA/PT – Tonya

6.0 Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)

6.1 Superintendent’s Report

6.2 Assistant Superintendent’s Report

6.3 Special Education Director’s Report

6.4 Preschool Presentation

7.0 Old Business

7.1 Cell Tower Purchase Update (Information Only)

8.0 New Business

8.1 Approval of 2025-26 School Calendar (Pending negotiations) (Action Item)

8.2 District Owned Property Sale (Discussion/Information Only)

8.3 Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) – Kansas School-to-Work Program (Action Item)

9.0 Public Forum

10.0 Other Business – Time ____

10.1 Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters (Action Item)

10.2 Exit Executive Session – _______ (Time)

10.3 Approval of Personnel Report (Action Item)

11.0 Adjourn Meeting _____ (Time) David Stewart, President

Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening In Fort Scott March 6

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! March 6th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Visit your National Park! Visitor Center and historic buildings are currently open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott

Every Tuesday 9am-4pm

Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.

620-231-4250

Wednesday Writers at Hedgehog.Ink Book Store

Every Wednesday 1:30-3pm

Downtown Fort Scott, 16 S. Main St.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

2/1-28 | Valentine’s Day “Ghost” Class

at The Artificer’s

2 hr private wheel throwing class as a couple.

$175/couple for minimum of 5 couples

$300/couple for private session

RSVP 913.574.7741

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING

STUDENT NIGHT AT FORT CINEMA

$5 tickets for all students Pre-K thru College

KOMB-FM ALL HIT 103.9 Radio Auction

Every Wednesday and Thursday

January 22nd – February 27th

Starting at 3pm

Get bidding and PIN #:

620-223-4500 or radioauction.kombfm.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS

3/7-9 ~ | 46th Annual FSCC Spring College Rodeo

at FSCC Arnold Arena

Schedule:

Friday, March 7 – 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 8 – 1:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Sunday, March 9 (Short Go) – 1:00 PM

Admission:

Adults: $12

FSCC Students w/ ID: $5

Children (Ages 6-12): $5

Children (5 & Under): FREE

Check out the NIRA standings & more HERE

3/7-8 ~ | Fort Scott Downtown & Around

Spring Open House Shopping Event!

Shop $5 minimum at 3+ stores for a chance to win

$50 Chamber Bucks!

Participating Stores:

110 South Main Mercantile, 110 S. Main St.

Angie Dawn’s Boutique, 108 Scott Ave., Ste. B

Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market, 18 N. Main St.

Be The Light Boutique, 12 N. Main St.

Bids & Dibs, 108 Scott Ave., Ste. C

Hedgehog.Ink!, 16 S. Main St.

Iron Star Antiques & Such, 3 N. Main St.

Laree + Co., 3 S. National Ave.

Main St. Vintage & Co., 23 S. Main St.

Shirt Shack, 11 E. 18th St.

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

3/7-8 ~ 9pm-1am | Dirty Bourbon Band

at Sharky’s Pub & Grub

$5 cover charge

Click HERE to visit Dirty Bourbon Band FB Page!

3/7 ~ 6-8pm | 4th Annual Dress up Barbie Tea Party by the Museum of Creativity

102 S. National Ave.

Come “in style” and celebrate Barbie’s 66th birthday at the Dress Up Tea Party

Barbie Fan Ticket:$20

Fan Chaperone Ticket $10

Click HERE to order tickets!

Contact Lorina Bowman 209-204-9743 or fsmuseumofcreativity@gmail.com

3/7 ~ 6-9pm | First Friday’s at The Artificers

**this weeks location at the Ellis Fine Arts Center in conjunction with the BBCO Arts Council’s 33rd Annual Fine Arts Exhibit.

Stop by to browse art, have some light refreshments, and enjoy good conversation!

3/7 ~ 3:45pm-4:30pm | Kids Cooking Class

by The Kitchen C + C

Ages 7-12

Click HERE to register!

3/8 ~ 9-10am | Little Chefs Cooking Class

by The Kitchen C + C

Ages 4-6 | $20

Will create St. Patrick’s Day themed treats

Click HERE to register!

3/8 ~ 9-10am | Par-Tee Girls Ladies’ Golf League Sign-up

Woodland Hills Golf Course

2414 Horton St.

Contact Diane Striler

248-568-7790 or dlstriler@gmail.com

3/8 ~ 10:30-12:30pm | Coffee & Clay at The Artificers

8 N. National Ave.

$40/each (limited to 15 spots)

Click HERE to sign up!

3/8 ~ 2-4pm | Paint & Pizza at Papa Don’s

“Chick Days” by Happy Snappy Art & Paint Parties

$30 1 day | $55 both days

Click HERE to visit Happy Snappy Art Facebook Page!

3/9 ~ Spring Forward!

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead

3/9 ~ 11am | Planting Event

hosted by Sunshine Boutique

18 E. Wall St.

$40 per ticket

RSVP and $20 deposit required

VENMO: @RCREOL13

or sign up in store! 620-223-6007

3/10-11th ~ 4:30-8pm | FAFSA Night at FSHS

Located in the FSHS Music Room

3/11 ~ 10am-2pm | Energy Bill Assistance – LIEAP

at the Fort Scott Public Library

*Bring ID, Proof of Income, & Utility Bills

3/11 ~ 11:30-12:45pm | YEC – Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Public Trade Show

FSHS Aux Gym

Click HERE for the YEC FB Event Page!

3/11 ~ 6-7pm | March Bourbon County Garden Club Meeting

at the Lowell Milken Center

3/12 ~ 6-7pm | FSCC Community Forum

at the Ellis Fine Arts Center

3/13 ~ 12:15pm | “Plant, Harvest, Repeat: Bucket Gardening Made Simple”

by Southwind Extension District

at the Fs Public Library

Click HERE to visit Southwind Extension District Facebook Page!

3/14 ~ 11:30-1pm | Potato Bar hosted by First United Methodist Church

Free-will donation – All donations will benefit United Women in Faith

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

3/15th & 22nd ~ Youth Track Meet

Meets held at Frary Field

Click HERE to sign-up (Deadline 3/7)

3/15 ~ 1pm | St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl

organized by Brickstreet BBQ

Teams of up to 4 people

$8 per person + $2 first green shot

*Free St. Patty’s day Coors Bag with Merch given to each participant.

*Grand prize drawing and costume contest

*Dolly the Trolley is available for transportation

Click HERE to register your team!

3/15 ~ | Kansas Rocks Pros

An Introduction to the Park

2051 130th St. Mapleton, KS

3/15 ~ 11am-1pm | Soda Bread Cooking Class with Rachel at the The Kitchen C + C

Click HERE for The Kitchen website!

Click HERE for The Kitchen FB Page!

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area

Chamber of Commerce

620-223-3566

information@fortscott.com

fortscott.com

In This Issue

Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

Chamber Highlights

Click here for our

Membership Directory.

We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?

Click here for info.

Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?

Seeking a job/career?

We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.

Many opportunities available!

Housing needs?

Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.

Click here for our rental listing.

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Fort Scott, Fort Scott National Historic Site

DEADLINE FOR 2025 FLAG SUBSCRIPTIONS NEARS

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One of the flags in the Fort Scott National Historic Site Friends. Submitted photo.

The deadline to sign up for the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site’s Fly the Flag Project is quickly approaching. Applications for new and renewed subscriptions along with payment are due by March 31st in order to participate.

The project provides homeowners and businesses, within the city limits of Fort Scott, the opportunity to fly the Stars and Stripes, hassle free, on five different flag holidays. For $40 annually, the Friends will post a 3’x5′ flag on a 12 foot staff at your home or business on Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Veteran’s Day.

Application forms can be obtained at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce or can be requested by phone or text by dialing 417-684-2484. Renewals notices have been mailed/emailed to all 2024 subscribers.

All proceeds support programs at Fort Scott National Historic Site. These include: Symbols of Sacrifice, a Citizenship Ceremony, Candlelight Tour, Veterans Challenge coins, and many others. Show your patriotism and help our local National Park by lining the streets of Fort Scott with our nation’s symbol!

The Fly the Flag Project is a yearly project sponsored by the Friends of Fort Scott National Historic Site. Once signed up, you will receive the option to renew annually.

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Fort Scott, Youth

FSHS Talent Show Is March 28

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Fort Scott, Youth

THEATRE EDUCATION IN THE SPOTLIGHT IN MARCH

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THEATRE EDUCATION IN THE SPOTLIGHT IN MARCH
Students at Fort Scott High School Lead Community Advocacy Efforts
(Fort Scott, KS, 2/27/25) – 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.
26 and 28 the troupe participated in community service activities at the Senior Center in
downtown Fort Scott. They have a Theatre in Our Schools Month Kick-Off Party on March 4 at
the Museum of Creativity and will present to the USD 234 Board of Education on March 10. On
March 6, 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 Tuesdays. They also have Improv Acting
Troupe practice on Tuesdays after school and FSMS Drama Club on Fridays after school. To
finish out the month, the troupe will see the FSCC production of “No Exit” on March 26 and hold
the annual FSHS Talent Show & Senior Minute to Win It at 7 p.m. on March 28. 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 and 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.
For example, according to The College Board, in 2015, students who took four years of arts
classes in high school scored an average of 92 points higher on their SATs than students who
only took one half year or less. But, according to the U.S. Department of Education, only 28
percent of high schools in high poverty areas offer theatre instruction.
According to a 2018 poll, 72 percent of Americans believe the arts unify our communities
regardless of age, race, and ethnicity, and more than 90 percent believe students should

Entertainment, Exercise, Fort Scott, Sports

Ladies Informational Golf League and Sign-up Meeting is March 8

March 4, 2025 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Sending on behalf of Chamber member Diane Striler

Par Tee Girls Ladies League

Informational & Sign Up Meeting Saturday, March 8th

Woodland Hills Golf Course, 9-10am

At the meeting you can pay your $40 league fee, get a pic for our website, get paired up with a partner (if you don’t already have someone to play with) and meet the other women of the league.

The league will run on Wed. April 30th thru Wed. July 30th.

Morning tee times available or at 5:30pm for a shotgun start.

The season will end with a banquet with a best ball scramble, a catered dinner, and a lot of fun!

Click to contact Diane Striler with any questions!

Thank you to our Chamber Champions listed below!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US

Entertainment, Fort Scott

New Event Center Opens: 19 South Gathering Place

March 3, 2025 Loretta George Leave a comment

19 South Gathering Place Event Venue will be open for family gatherings and more at the end of March, if all goes as planned.

The 2,200 sq. ft. is located at 19 S. Main, adjacent to Main Street Vintage and Co, at 23 S. Main. The owner of both the businesses is Rechelle McClellan.

Rechelle McClellan is the owner of 19 South Event Venue. Submitted photo.

Available with the space are tables, chairs, wifi, and a kitchen for private use that includes a fridge and sink.

The restroom of 19 South. Submitted photo.

“This can be used for baby showers, photography, birthday parties, reunions, family gatherings, and bridal showers,” McClellan said.

We have lots of exciting things that are happening at both locations.

The 2.200 event venue will be ready to rent by the end of March. Submitted photo.

Rentals are available for 4 hours Monday through Thursday for $75 and on Friday-Sunday for $100. For an 8-hour rental Monday-Thursday: $150 and Friday-Sunday: $200.

The venue can also be rented for a minimum of 2 hours for $25 on Monday-Thursday and $35 Friday through Sunday.

For more information, contact Rechelle McClellan at (417) 391-6153

Rechelle McClellan stands in front of 19 South Gathering Place. Submitted photo.

Food, Fort Scott

Kiwanis Pancake Feed Is Tomorrow March 4

March 3, 2025 Submitted Story Leave a comment

Join the

Fort Scott Kiwanis Club

for their annual

Pancake Feed

Tuesday, March 4th

11:00am-1:30pm

4:00pm – 6:30pm

Drive-Thru Only!

First United Methodist Church

301 S. National Ave.

Tickets: $6

Children under 5: FREE

For delivery of 10+ orders:

Call 620-224-9067

Click HERE to visit their Facebook Group page.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

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

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

Fort Scott Biz

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