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Key Warehouse Sale is Nov. 23-30

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Annual Key

Warehouse Sale

November 23-30th
The Annual KEY Warehouse Sale is just around the corner – November 23-30. Find great deals on discounted workwear and outerwear for the whole family!

The sale is at the same location as last year, 2400 S. Main, Suite 200, Fort Scott (previously Shoe Sensation) in the shopping center next to T-Mobile.

They are closed Sunday (November 24) and on Thanksgiving (November 28).

Gear up and grab a deal at the KEY Warehouse Sale November 23-30 at 2400 S Main, Suite 200 in Fort Scott.

To learn more click here for KEY Facebook page.

Click here for the KEY event page

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Agenda for the USD234 Board of Education on November 11

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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

November 11, 2024 – 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA SUMMARY

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

  1. 10/14/2024
    1. 4:00 PM
    2. 5:30 PM

            4.2       Financials – Cash Flow Report

            4.3       Check Register

            4.4       Payroll – October 18,  2024 – $1,693,306.83

4.5       Activity Funds Accounts

4.6       USD 234 Gifts

4.7       Zero Reasons Why Fundraising

4.8       Orchestra Fundraising

5.0       Employee Recognitions

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       FSHS Update & Report                              

 

7.0       Old Business

7.1       District Values & Goals (Action Item)

8.0       New Business

            8.1       Pre-Employment Drug Screening (Discussion)

8.2       Winfield Scott Chilled Water Line Insulation Project (Action)

            8.3       Middle School Boiler Retubing Project (Action)

8.2       District Health Insurance Recommendation (Action)

 

9.0       Public Forum

10.0     Other Business –

 

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, Government

City of Fort Scott Design Review Advisory Board Meeting

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When: November 12th, 2024

Time: 4:00 pm

Location: City Hall

Topic for discussion:

  1. Certificate of Appropriateness for 24 S. National Ave. in Fort Scott submitted for consideration.

 

The meeting is open to the public and the recording is available to watch on YouTube after the meeting is held.

 

Submitted by

Mary Wyatt

Planning, Housing, & Business Development Director

City of Fort Scott

Entertainment, Fort Scott, Schools, Youth

FSHS Thespians Announce Auditions for Children’s Christmas Show

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The Fort Scott High School Thespians are holding auditions for Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles by Pat Cook.

 

Auditions are open to children in 1st-8th grades and take place from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 18 OR 19 in the FSHS Auditorium. Children do not need to prepare anything in advance, but should plan to stay for the duration of the audition time on one of the nights. Parents should be present at the beginning for information and to fill out audition forms.

 

Rehearsals are Nov. 21, Dec. 2-5, and Dec. 10-12 from 6-8 pm. Productions are Dec. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. There is a $30 participation fee for children cast in the show.

 

Ho Ho Ho The Santa Claus Chronicles is produced by FSHS Theatre Director Angie Bin with direction and design by the FSHS Thespians. Please contact Bin at [email protected] or 620-719-9622 with any questions.

Food, Fort Scott

Kiwanis Pioneers Host Drive Through Chili Feed Fundraiser On Nov. 19

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With November comes cooler weather and thoughts of piping hot comfort food.  The Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott Pioneers stands ready to dish up some warm satisfying fare as they hold their 36th annual Chili Feed on Tuesday, November 19th  at the First United Methodist Church at 301 South National in Fort Scott.  A meal of the Pioneers’ signature chili with crackers and a homemade cinnamon roll will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. for a free will donation (suggested minimum $8.00 donation per meal) to be collected at the door.

This is the Kiwanis Pioneers’ major fundraiser for the year.  In keeping with the Kiwanis motto of “Improving the world one child and one community at a time”, the Pioneers support more than 40 community projects including College scholarships, CASA, the Backpack food program, FSHS Key Club, Head Start, the Beacon, Foster Kids, Feeding Families in his Name, Care to Share, and school reading and arts programs.  “All of the funds raised stay in Bourbon County” stated Kiwanis Pioneer President Kelley Collins.

“The annual fundraiser will be drive through only.” according to Collins. Pick-ups will be available under the canopy on the National Avenue side of the church.  Please take care not to block private driveways as you are waiting in line for service.

Deliveries will be available for orders of ten or more by calling 620-224-0563 during serving hours.

 

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Walmart’s Re-opening and Ribbon Cutting is Nov. 8

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You’re Invited to Walmart’s

Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting!

Friday, November 8th at 9am

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening to celebrate Walmart Store #39 at 2500 S. Main St. Enjoy music, fun, and shopping with the following events:

  • FSHS Band will greet & welcome guests
  • FSHS Choir will sing the National Anthem and another Hymnal
  • FSHS Orchestra will play festive music in the Christmas area
  • Food Trucks on-site
  • Vendor giveaways, good bags, and more!
  • FSPD, FSFD, and EMS trucks on-site for children to look at and enjoy

Chamber members and the community are welcome and encouraged to attend the Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting. Walmart looks forward to a celebratory morning full of music, food, shopping, and fun!

Click here for the Facebook Event Page!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information or visit fortscott.com.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by the VFW on November 7

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Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by VFW Post 1165

 
Thursday, November 7th

8am at the VFW

1745 S. National Ave.

The VFW is a nonprofit veteran’s service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard, and reserve forces. VFW is the largest and oldest war Veteran’s service organization, and they have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America’s service men and women worldwide.

Special events the VFW has planned for Veterans Day include:

*Starting at 7am, weather depending, flags will be placed along East National Ave. and the National Cemetery.

*There will be a short Veterans Day ceremony at 10am at the National Cemetery.

*Following the ceremony from 11am to 2pm there will be a free will donation spaghetti feed at the VFW hosted by the VFW Auxiliary and all are welcome.

Click here for the FB Event Page.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.
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620-223-3566

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Entertainment, Fort Scott, Youth

Family Movie Night at Memorial Hall on November 9

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The Fort Scott Sons of American Legion, a part of the local American Legion has planned a family movie night for Saturday, November 9 at Memorial Hall that will feature the family-friendly movie, Free Birds.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 6:30 p.m.

Please bring lawn chairs, blankets, and/or pillows, it will be like an outdoor movie, but inside Memorial Hall, 1  East Third.

 

Free Birds is a 2013 science fiction comedy Thanksgiving movie, in which Jake and Reggie travel back in time to the year 1621, just before the first Thanksgiving. The plan: Prevent all turkeys from ever becoming holiday dinners, according to rottentomatoes.com.

From the movie’s trailer.

“When I was a kid, a fun thing to do was going to the movies with my brother,” said L.W. Beerbower, a member of the Sons of Veterans. “We wanted to do something that brings the family together and doesn’t break the budget.”

The group had a mock run with their families recently and “my kids are still talking about it,” he said.

Admission is $1 per person and each child must be accompanied by an adult.

Concessions will be available.

“Fort Scott City Manager Brad Matkin has let us use the popcorn maker from the LaRoche Stadium Complex,” he said. “Candy and pop will be available to purchase.”

The group has its own projector and inflatable movie screen, and are in the process of planning for a movie next month as well, he said.

 

 

 

Business, Food, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Eat At Sharky’s Today to Help Fundraise for the new Ice Skating Rink

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Don’t Forget today!

ALL DAY LONG 10% of sales will be donated to help fund the new Skating Rink!

Sharky’s Pub & Grub

16 N National Fort Scott, KS
If you would like to donate another way you can by following the steps below:

Use the QR codes below to donate via PayPal, Venmo, GoFundMe.

Cash or Checks made to the Chamber Foundation also accepted. Mail or drop off to the Chamber at 231 E. Wall St. Fort Scott, KS 66701.

We appreciate everyone who has donated already to help us make this possible for our community!

Click the QR code below for a direct link to donate!

Call 620-223-3566 for questions. Click here for our Chamber Foundation page and more information.

A special thank you to our Champion Chamber members…
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What’s Happening In Fort Scott Nov. 1 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! November 1st Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House Shopping Event

Thursday, November 7th

*Some businesses open ’til at least 9

Shopping continues Friday & Saturday Nov 8th & 9th

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until further notice.

Visit your National Park!

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)

Farmers’ Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion, Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm!

11/1 ~ Week 9: FSHS Tigers take on the Coffeyville Tornados. KSHSAA Post-Season Admission Prices Adults: $8 Students K-12: $6

Gates open at 5pm Kick off at 7 pm.

If you can’t make it you can listen on 103.9 or click the link below to watch the live stream!

www.kombfm.com

10/29-11/6 Pumpkin Rolls for the Rink

$22/roll

Order now thru Nov. 6th

Click here to order

PICK UP:

Nov. 9th 10am-12pm at Be The Light Boutique

12 N. Main St.

(If you cannot pick up during that time feel free to send someone to pick up for you)

11/1 First Fridays at the Artificers

8 N. National Ave.

6-9pm

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

11/1 Poplar Bulls & Band

2097 Poplar Rd. Fort Scott, KS

6pm

Bull Team Event and Bull Riders

11/1 ~ FSCC Men’s Basketball Alumni game

6:30pm at Arnold Arena

2108 S. Horton St.

11/2 ~ FSCC Men’s Basketball

first game of the year vs Seward County CC.

4pm at Arnold Arena

2108 S. Horton St.

11/2 ~ Halloween Costume Party at Sharky’s Pub & Grub feat. Dj Kirby with Thumpin Entertainment

9pm

11/2 ~ Halloween Spooktacular Costume Contact & Party at Holmtown Pub

Costume contest with cash prizes for best couple, scariest, & best group (5 or more)

Judging starts at 10pm, winners announced at 10:30pm

11/2 ~ Fort Scott Christian Heights PTF Chili Feed featuring 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Auction.

Dinner 4-6pm | Bake Auction 6pm

Adults $7 Children $4 (under 4 are free)

1101 S. Barbee St | 620.223-4330

11/2 ~ Paint & Pizza at Papa Don’s

11am-2pm

$25

11/1-18 ~ Fort Scott Presbyterian Village & Local Businesses Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

*Groups or individuals can enter

Trees are provided at FSPV, 2401 S. Horton St.

*Trees must be decorated by November 18

For more info contact Taylor Bailey at

620-223-5550 or [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE

11/8-10 ~ Veteran’s Day Appreciation Special at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park

1-5pm

Park will be open Friday-Sunday Nov 8-10th to all military personnel, active or veteran, and first responders at no charge, with ID card

11/6 ~ Wednesday Writers at HedgehogInk!

1:30-3pm At HedgehogInk! Book Store

16 S. Main St.

11/7 ~ Holiday Open House Shopping Event, Downtown & Around

5-8pm

(*some stores open ’til at least 9pm)

Participating stores include:

110 South Main Mercantile

Angie Dawn’s Boutique

Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market

Bartelsmeyer Jewelry

Be the Light Boutique

Bids & Dibs

Hedgehog.Ink

Iron Star Antiques & Such

Laree + Co

Mayco Ace Hardware

Museum of Creativity

Sekan’s Occasion Shop

Sunshine Boutique

The Artificers

The Kitchen Collective + Collaborative

US Cellular

Varia Quality Resale

11/7 ~ BINGO hosted by the American Legion

Doors open at 6 Bingo starts at 7pm

Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St

11/8 ~ Walmart Re-Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at 9am

2500 S. Main St.

11/9 ~ FSCC SoundDawg Pep Band

High School Band Night with the SoundDawgs

1pm lunch provided

Game starts at 4pm

Please RSVP! [email protected]

11/11 ~ Veterans Day Breakfast at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton St. 8-10am

All veterans and their families, spouses, and surviving spouses to stop by anytime for a complimentary breakfast in the Bistro.

For more info contact Taylor Bailey at

620-223-5550 or [email protected]

11/11 ~ Perry’s 2nd Annual Honor Meal

11am-2pm

FREE to all USA Service Members

$15/ea for General Public

Meal includes brisket, 2 sides, & drink

MUST RSVP:

click here to RSVP or call 620-939-4300

*want to be a part of thanking our service members with your goods or volunteer to serve meals please email [email protected]

10/25-11/19 ~ Grief Share Support Group

Tuesday Evenings from 6-8pm

Everyone welcome!

You will need to purchase a workbook when you sign up @ griefshare.org/findagroup. $20 plus shipping

Community Christian Church 1919 S Horton – southeast corner of the building – enter the door that faces east.

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!

Click here for Chamber member

specialty shopping & other retail in

Downtown & other areas of the community.
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We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
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Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
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.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
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Fort Scott, KS 66701
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