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Fort Scott, Schools

Early Childhood Spring Fling is April 23

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On behalf of the USD 234 School District, we would like to invite you to the 2026 Early Childhood Spring Fling.  This year’s event will be held on Thursday, April 23rd from 5:00-6:30 PM at the Fort Scott Preschool Center.  All children ages birth-six years old and their families are invited to attend.

 

For this event, we are asking family resource providers and community partners to bring an interactive activity for students and families. We will provide space and a table for your activity. During the event, you will also have an opportunity to visit with families and distribute flyers, handouts, giveaways, etc. Our goal is for children and families to interact, be active, and learn 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 an activity and table for your program.

If you plan to attend our event, please complete the short form below by Friday, April 17th so we can have a table reserved for your organization.  If you have questions, please let me know.

 

Spring Fling Registration

 

Nick Johnson, FSPC Principal

[email protected]

(620) 223-8965

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FSHS Performs Clue (High School Edition) on March 5-7

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Fort Scott High School Performs Clue (H.S. Edition)

 

Fort Scott High School performs the play Clue (H.S. Edition) at 7 p.m. on March 5-7 in the FSHS Auditorium.

 

“It’s a dark and stormy night, and we’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep the audience guessing until the final twist,” according to Concord Theatricals.

 

The show features seniors Levi Fairchild as Wadsworth the butler, Sypher Cannon as Mrs. White, and Grace Walker as Miss Scarlet; juniors Landon Hill as Professor Plum and Ava Johnson as Mrs. Peacock; and sophomores Theodore Bowman as Mr. Green, Gianna Gorman as Yvette the maid, and Tray Maloun as Colonel Mustard.

 

Clue is adapted from the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin, with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price. Parental guidance is suggested as the play includes simulated use of weapons and smoking.

 

Tickets are reserved seating and are $8 for adults and $6 for youth. Tickets are available at fortscotthighschool.ludus.com or at the door. Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.

 

Clue (H.S. Edition) is directed by FSHS Theatre Director Angie Bin with Mesa Jones as Assistant Director and Jericho Jones as Sound Designer.

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Uniontown Schools Kindergarten Roundup Is March 23

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West Bourbon Elementary School – Uniontown

Kindergarten Roundup Coming in March

 

A screening clinic for 2026-2027 kindergarten students has been scheduled for Monday, March 23 at West Bourbon Elementary. To be eligible for kindergarten, your child must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2026.

Students who will be new to WBE will sign up for a 30 minute slot to be assessed on March 23. Please bring in your child’s birth certificate and immunization record. The agenda for the child will include kindergarten skills assessment, vision, hearing, speech, and checking health records.

Kindergarten children are required to have a physical exam within 12 months of beginning school and have all current immunizations. The Girard Medical Center is available for immunizations and physicals; if you would like to contact them for a coinciding appointment call 620-756-4111.

Due to the screenings, there will be no Kindergarten class on March 23rd.

For the best testing environment for your child, we ask that you not bring brothers or sisters.

To set up a time for screening and assessment, please call the school at 620-224-2350, option 1, or visit https://tinyurl.com/2026WBEK-Roundup.

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FSHS Wrestling Program Is Seeking Sponsors

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

Fort Scott High School

Tiger Wrestling Teams
The Fort Scott Tiger Boys and Girls Wrestling teams are reaching out because they need your help!

It has been an exciting season filled with hard work, dedication, and Tiger pride, and now the teams are pushing to finish strong as they prepare for the State Wrestling Championships.

Your business can be part of that journey!

A $100 minimum sponsorship secures your business’s place on the official FS Tiger Wrestling sponsorship poster.

Any additional contribution goes directly toward making the end of the season even more special for our athletes – supporting their hard work, their dedication, and the pride they feel representing our community.

As a thank-you for your generous support, your business will receive:

✅ A sponsorship poster featuring the 2 teams group photo

✅ All sponsors listed on the poster alongside the teams

✅ A keepsake you can proudly hang in your office, storefront, or building to show you are a proud supporter of Tiger Wrestling and our local student-athletes!

This sponsorship promotes your business while supporting our local athletes as they finish the season strong and celebrate meaningful final moments with teammates, families, and seniors. #TigerPride

Important Dates:

📅 Sponsor contribution due by: February 25

📅 Tiger State Wrestling State Tournament in Salina: February 27–28th!

(Stay tuned for updates on live feed and streaming opportunities if available. You can watch the state tournament on www.flowrestling.org – but this will require a subscription purchase.)

Below is a sample of what the sponsorship poster will look like. Each space on the poster will display a sponsor’s logo or advertisement. The size of each logo, as well as the total number featured, will be determined by the final number of sponsors.

TO SPONSOR:

Cash or Check

Make Checks Payable to FSHS Booster Club

(if you need to use Venmo or CashApp

please reach out, and we can make arrangements.)

💵 Drop off/mail payment to:

Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall St.

Attn: Leslie Godden (Tiger Wrestling Booster Parent)

 

📧 Send business/company logos

(high-resolution image preferred)

and your contact information by replying directly to this email, or [email protected]

 

 

📞 Questions?

Contact Leslie Godden at the Chamber of Commerce

or on her cell at 620-644-8050

Thank you for supporting our Tigers! 🐯

GO BIG RED!

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620-223-3566

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USD 234 Minutes of the Feb. 11 Special Meeting

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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

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

 

Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, for a special meeting at 424 S Main.

 

President David Stewart opened the meeting.

 

The board approved the official agenda.

 

The board approved the purchase of 850 State Street.

 

President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.

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Minutes of the USD234 Board of Education Meeting on Feb. 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
NEWS RELEASE
Monday, February 9, 2026
Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, for
their regular monthly meeting at 900 E 3rd St.
President David Stewart opened the meeting.
The board approved the official agenda, and the consent agenda as follows:
Board Minutes
01-12-26
Financials – Cash Flow Report
Check Register
Payroll – January 20, 2026 – $1,801,674.26
Activity Funds Accounts
USD 234 Gifts
Key Club Fundraising Form
Students from Eugene Ware presented to the Board. Working with Mrs. Keating the students cover
announcements and help make the parent weekly newsletter. They have been able to participate in
leadership training at Greenbush and do several fun fundraisers during this school year. Mrs.
Query, Eugene Ware’s Principal, had a presentation that highlighted a few amazing things
happening in the building. She ended explaining how staff morale has been great thanks to
Secretaries Jessica Johnson and Kenda Schmidt and their entertaining projects that include
everyone.
Superintendent Destry Brown informed the Board on great things happening at Tiger Academy and
has appreciated all the support that they have been given.
Assistant Superintendent Terry Mayfield provided a shared document. Mr. Mayfield reviewed
budget projections and insurance renewals. He also updated on Preschool Building project with
the playground being installed soon.
Assistant Superintendent Zach Johnson updated the Board on winter iReady scores showing
positive growth throughout the district. Later this week a few staff will be traveling to PSU to
participate in Teacher Interviews with graduation students.
Special Education Director Tonya Barnes shared an update on reports that are coming due soon.
She also invited all to Special Olympics Basketball at Fort Scott High School on February 18.
The Board approved the following:
● Resolution 25-16 Healthy Kansas Farm to School Program
The Board received an informational overview of Fort Scott USD 234’s five-year long-range
financial outlook for FY25–FY30. This review examines enrollment trends, revenue assumptions,
and projected expenditure growth to provide a forward-looking view of the district’s financial
trajectory. No board action was requested.
The Board went into an executive session for property acquisition.
There were none present for public forum.
The Board went into an executive session for attorney-client privilege.
The Board went into an executive session for personnel matters.
President David Stewart adjourned the meeting.
PERSONNEL REPORT – APPROVED
February 9, 2026
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS/RETIREMENTS:
Barr, Lynn – Supplemental Resignation – Head Girls/Boys Tennis Coach – High School
Campbell, Erin – Resignation – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
Hudiburg, Kenny – Supplemental Resignation – Assistant Girls Tennis Coach
Rogers, Jamie – Supplemental Resignation – Girls Basketball Coach – Middle School
Leave of Absence:
Barrager, Terry – Custodian – Eugene Ware
TRANSFER:
Clayton, Emily – Paraprofessional to OT Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
Durossette, Jake – Business Teacher to Math Teacher – High School – 2026-27
Weber, Betty – Paraprofessional – KRI to Winfield Scott
EMPLOYMENT:
Certified Recommendations for 2026-27 School year:
Hendricks, Caleb – Assistant Principal – Winfield Scott
Martin, Jared – Athletic Director – High School
Classified Recommendations for 2025-26 School year:
Carson, Jessica – Paraprofessional – Winfield Scott
Cooper, Tyler – Custodian – Middle School
Davenport, Sam – Paraprofessional – Middle School
Hodges, Julius – Paraprofessional – KRI
Ruggero, Frankie – Custodian – Middle School
Supplemental Recommendations for the 2025-26 school year:
Carney, Drew – Supplemental – Assistant Track Coach – High School
Chipman, Karlie – Supplemental – Assistant Boys Golf Coach – High School
Sponsor Recommendations for the 2025-26 school year:
Cook, Gary – Head Sponsor – Archery
Whitehead, Trisha – Assistant Sponsor – Archery

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Agenda For USD234 Board of Education Meeting on Feb. 9 at Ware Elementary School

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Eugene Ware Elementary School

 

The next USD 234 Board of Education Meeting be held at Eugene Ware Elementary, 900 E 3rd St. It will be Monday, February 9th at 5:30PM.

Unified School District 234

424 South Main

Fort Scott, KS 66701-2697 www.usd234.org

620-223-0800 Fax 620-223-2760

 

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING

February 9, 2026 – 5:30 P.M. AGENDA SUMMARY PUBLIC

  • Call Meeting to Order David Stewart, President
  • Flag Salute
  • Approval of the Official Agenda (Action Item)
  • Approval of the Consent Agenda (Action Item)
    • Board Minutes

01-12-26

  • Financials – Cash Flow Report
  • Check Register
  • Payroll – January 20, 2026 – $1,801,674.26
  • Activity Funds Accounts
  • USD 234 Gifts
  • Leadership Reports (Information/Discussion Item)
  • New Business
    • Resolution 25-16 Healthy Kansas Farm to School Program – Information, Overview, School Implementation Plan, Implementation Grant
    • Long-Range Financial Planning (Information Only)
    • Property Acquisition

Enter Executive Session – Property for High School Overflow

  • Public Forum
  • Other Business – Personnel Matters
    • Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters #1 (Action Item)
    • Enter Executive Session – Personnel Matters #2 (Action Item)
  • Adjourn Meeting (Time)                                          David Stewart, President
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FSHS Hosts Cancer Awareness Week Starts Feb. 6

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Fort Scott High School is hosting a Cancer Awareness Week to raise awareness, honor cancer fighters and survivors, and support cancer related causes through school wide activities and fundraising. The week will include both a community event and daily student involvement at the high school.

Cancer Awareness Week is intended to be educational, meaningful, and engaging. It reminds students and the community of the impact cancer has on so many lives and how collective action, even small contributions, can make a difference. Cancer Awareness Week is being organized and led by Fort Scott High School Junior Allie Wards, with support from FSHS staff and administration. FSHS clubs assisting Wards with the event include Community Empowerment, Zero Reasons Why, and Key Club.

The following events are planned:

Friday, February 6th – Cancer Awareness Week will begin with a Miracle Minute at a home basketball game at FSHS. During this minute, attendees will be invited to donate in support of cancer awareness and related causes. The event will also include recognition of cancer fighters and survivors to honor those affected by cancer.

Monday, February 9th – Friday, February 13th – Throughout the week at Fort Scott High School, students will participate in simple awareness activities designed to educate, encourage compassion, and build community support.

Monday: Students will write encouraging notes to cancer patients and their families.These notes will be donated to Care to Share who will help distribute them.

Tuesday: A large poster will be displayed for students to sign reading: “I stand with cancer fighters because…” students will be encouraged to write their personal reasons and messages of support.

Wednesday: A school wide Google form will be shared with students containing some cancer awareness questions. Students will also vote for songs to be used later in the week during a special fundraising event.

Thursday: Students will receive temporary tattoos and are encouraged to take photos wearing them and post on Instagram, tagging @fshscancerawareness to help spread awareness beyond the school.

Friday: The week will conclude with a school assembly. Throughout the week, students are donating money under specific teachers’ names. The top teachers with the highest total donations by Thursday afternoon will participate in a karaoke performance during the assembly. They will sing the top 3 songs chosen by students and wear costumes selected from the FSHS Theatre costume wardrobe.  At the assembly, FSHS will present Care to Share with all funds raised throughout the week.

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USD 234 Demonstrates Academic Growth Across Core Subjects

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USD 234 is proud to share academic progress reflected in the recent Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) results. These results demonstrate meaningful gains in Math, English Language Arts (ELA), and Science.

Over the past several years, USD 234 students have steadily improved proficiency rates on the state assessments required by KSDE. Proficiency status represents students mastering grade level standards that are included on the state assessment each spring. USD 234 now ranks near the top of other Southeast Kansas League schools in multiple subject areas. In Math and ELA, Fort Scott’s proficiency levels have climbed consistently, placing the district among one of the strongest performers among other Southeast Kansas League schools for the 2024–25 school year. Science results also reflect sustained and consistent growth over the last few years.

These results reflect the dedication and hard work of all USD 234 staff. This is also a reflection of each students’ commitment to continuous learning. We are thankful for these individuals’ efforts each and every day.

More detailed assessment information is available through the Kansas State Department of Education Report Card at datacentral.ksde.gov.”