Chase County USD 284 -

Due to water standing in the field, the baseball and softball games at Emporia's Trussler Sports Complex vs. Olpe are cancelled. The Herington Track Meet is still scheduled for today at 3:30.

Weather permitting, HS softball and baseball will play Olpe at the Trussler Sports Complex starting at 4:30 pm tomorrow (Friday, May 6).

Carol Coirier and Amber Schlup will be hosting an after hours clinic to do sports physicals for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year! May 11th, beginning at 6:30 pm, the Chase County Family Health Center will be open to all students needing a sports physical for fall, winter, and spring sports, as well as cheer and dance participants. The cost is $15, no insurance accepted. Depending on the number of interested students, we may need to add an additional date, so PLEASE respond to schlupa@usd284.org ASAP if you plan to attend. Contact Amber Schlup if you have any questions.

Today's (Thursday, May 5) softball and baseball games vs. Lyndon have been cancelled. We are working to schedule some games prior to regionals. We will keep you posted.

HS Golf that was scheduled for Thursday, May 5 @ Leonardville has been moved to Monday, May 16.

The HS track meet at Herington scheduled for Thursday, May 5 has been moved to Friday, May 6 at 3:30 pm. At this time we do not know anything about baseball, softball, and golf that is scheduled for tomorrow.

Chase County Elementary School has an opening for a full time custodian. 12- month position. Applications available at USD #284 Board Office or email cindyk@usd284.org. Salary will be determined by skill and experience. EOE. Position open until filled.

Jennifer Laid has resigned her position as a USD 284 Board of Education Member for District 1 following the May meeting. The USD 284 needs to appoint another person to take her position for the rest of her term starting June 8, 2022. If anyone who lives in District 1 (Cottonwood Falls) is interested, please come by the district office and pick up an application as soon as possible. The Board is hoping to appoint someone during the May 11, 2022 meeting. The position will remain open until filled.

Due to the wet forecast for tomorrow, CCES will be postponing Field Day and K-6 Music concert to the rain out date of Wednesday, May 11. We apologize for the inconvenience! This means that lunch menu options for CCES will be adjusted as follows: Wednesday, May 4, will be chicken day. Next Wednesday, May 11, will be hot dogs. CCJSHS lunch menus will remain the same (May 4 = hot dogs, May 11 = chicken). Finally, tomorrow's annual "CCES Bike to School Day" sponsored by the City of Strong City has been cancelled. It will not be rescheduled.

Good Afternoon- The Baseball and Softball games have been canceled for tonight. Monday May 2, 2022!

Any Senior parent interested in helping decorate for graduation, please come to the High School on Friday at 3 pm!

Regional Assignments and Calendar Changes: Softball - Marion on May 16 and 17 Baseball - Alma/Wabaunsee on May 17 and 18 Track - Lyndon on May 19 @ 3 pm

Thursday, April 28 the CCJSHS music department will be hosting the 7-12 Spring Concert at 7 pm. The art department will also have student art on display prior to the program. We look forward to seeing you there!

The FFA banquet will NOT be held on Wednesday, April 27. It will be rescheduled on a later date.

Jennifer Laid has resigned her position as a USD 284 Board of Education Member for District 1 following the May meeting. The USD 284 needs to appoint another person to take her position for the rest of her term starting June 8, 2022. If anyone who lives in District 1 (Cottonwood Falls) is interested, please come by the district office and pick up an application as soon as possible. The Board is hoping to appoint someone during the May 11, 2022 meeting. The position will remain open until filled.

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KU vs. WSU is cancelled. Yes, I'm as disappointed as you are. They had to cancel since KU could not make it. We are trying to schedule a date for next year.

Just a quick reminder that we will be having school on Monday, April 18. Enjoy your weekend.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 25-2022 of a vacancy in the membership of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 284, Chase County, Kansas, and that such vacancy will be filled by appointment of the Board of Education not sooner than fifteen (15) days following publication of this notice. The appointed member will serve the remainder of the unexpired term in this position. Such vacancy exists by reasons of the resignation of Jennifer Laird, who represented board member district 1. Applicants must reside in this member district. By order of the Board of Education, Unified School District No. 284, Chase County, Kansas, this 14th day of April, 2022 Cindy Kelsheimer Clerk, Board of Education If interested in serving on the USD 284 Board of Education in this position, please pick up an application at the District Office. If you have questions, please contact Cindy or Glenna Grinstead.

We will be having our District SITE Council Meeting in the District Office on Wednesday, April 20 @ 6 pm. If you would like to join our SITE Council, please plan to attend the meeting!!