Phones are still not working throughout the district. If you need to get a message to the building, you can send it via social media (Facebook, Instagram) or email the building secretary.

📚✨ Happy American Education Week!
This week we celebrate our incredible teachers, dedicated support staff, and hardworking students who make learning possible every day. Thank you for helping build brighter futures—one classroom at a time! #AEW2025
This week we celebrate our incredible teachers, dedicated support staff, and hardworking students who make learning possible every day. Thank you for helping build brighter futures—one classroom at a time! #AEW2025

This week in USD 430...

HS Winter Sports practices start today 11/17. Physical forms need to be turned in before an athlete can participate. Handbook and concussion forms need to be turned in before first day of competition.
Congratulations to the following MS Honor Band participants:
NEKMEA 8th Grade -
Katani Ortiz - Flute
NEKMEA 7th Grade -
Avaylia Jelks - Horn,
Freedom Lowe - Trumpet,
Domonic Clancy - Clarinet
Performing at Seaman High School in Topeka on December 6th, 2025.
NEKMEA 8th Grade -
Katani Ortiz - Flute
NEKMEA 7th Grade -
Avaylia Jelks - Horn,
Freedom Lowe - Trumpet,
Domonic Clancy - Clarinet
Performing at Seaman High School in Topeka on December 6th, 2025.

Due to the Rainbow outage, the district is without phones. If you need to get a message to the building, you can message via social media or email the building office personnel.

EMS Girls basketball team travels to St. Benedict's (Atchison) tonight starting at 4:30. (B followed by A) Good Luck Lady Chargers!
HHS students hosted a student showcase booth at the KASB 2025 Convention this weekend! Selling merch in Wichita and promoting our USD 430 CTE programs- thanks to Mrs. Woods for organizing this experience.



Congratulations to Tori Jelks for being selected as Horn 2 in the NEKMEA District Gold Honor Band! Tori is a 4 year participant in the District Honor BandsShe will be performing at Seaman High School in Topeka on December 6th, 2025.

The Kansas State Department of Education’s Insight Podcast is featuring USD 430 this week! Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson sits down with Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Kramer and Horton High School math teacher Mr. David Rebant to talk about what quality instruction looks like in Kansas—and how South Brown County schools are making it happen.
Check it out: https://shorturl.at/1N28I
Congratulations to senior, Brooklyn Dvorak for being selected for the NEKMEA District Honor Choir! She will be traveling to Topeka to a clinic and then will perform on Saturday, December 6th!

Join us for a magical underwater adventure as Horton High School students perform Disney’s The Little Mermaid!
Friday, November 14 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 16 at 1:30 PM
Adults: $7
Students: $5
Come support our talented cast and enjoy the show!
Friday, November 14 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 16 at 1:30 PM
Adults: $7
Students: $5
Come support our talented cast and enjoy the show!
Stop by for Pie opening night of the Musical! Friday, Nov 14, HHS Commons 5:30-7 & Intermission, Free Will Donation!
EMS Girls Basketball team plays in Everest tonight vs McLouth starting at 4:30. (B followed by A) Good Luck Lady Chargers!
🏐 Congratulations to our HHS volleyball players who earned All-League honors! Your hard work and dedication paid off—way to represent the Chargers! 💙🤍

HS Winter Sports Parent Meeting will be tomorrow Thursday 11/13 at 6pm in the high school auditorium. If you plan to participate in basketball or wrestling please attend.
6th grade Parents! If your child would like to help with the EMS home wrestling on Thursday, November 20, they can sign up with Mr. Hutfles during PE. The meet will be from 4-6 at the (HS).
Please help support our local food pantry. You can drop off your items at the elementary school anytime until November 21.

EMS boys wrestling travels to Riverside (Elwood) today for a 4:30 meet. Good luck Chargers
Our 6th-grade students had a great time using real-life math skills as they planned and priced items during a hands-on food truck experience.









