If you haven't already done so, we would love for you to take a minute to provide your input about a potential future bond issue in USD 235. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWtDhl66hDONhzgN3rqWvybYPDyylqIQ64_y3QnmFUz6O9wA/viewform
Open house tonight for all USD 235 students from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. JH/HS Fall Sports meeting will happen in the commons at 6:00 pm.
See you then,
Reminder: Monday, September 9th is your last day to get tickets for this Pre-Order Dinner!
The Spanish class trip to Peru is hosting a Chicken Annie’s dinner fundraiser. PRE-SALE only tickets are for sale starting today at open house, Mrs. Onelio's room, the office and student travelers. $15 includes 2 pieces of chicken, sides, bread, dessert and a drink! The dinner will be held on September 13th in the UHS cafeteria starting at 5pm. Come get a good meal before heading over to our first home football game!
USD 235 is considering a future bond issue and we would like your feedback. If possible, we are asking that you complete our online survey. However, a paper copy of this survey has been mailed to all registered voters living in the school district and that should arrive in your mailbox today. The survey will close on August 23rd so we are asking that you take the opportunity to complete it right away. Thank you for providing the valuable feedback we need. If questions exist, please contact Superintendent Vance Eden at 620-224-2350 or veden@uniontown235.org. https://forms.gle/4SwcgcYEjcLD9xMh7
The Uniontown FFA Alumni & Supporter group would like to invite anyone that wants to take a more active role in supporting the Uniontown FFA Chapter to an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 13th at 6:30 PM at the Uniontown High School commons.
If you’re a former Uniontown FFA member, you’re invited.
If you’re a former FFA member from another chapter, but now live in the area, you’re invited.
If you were never in FFA, but want to help bolster our chapter, you’re invited.
A very small handful of stakeholders have kept our Alumni and Supporter group alive over the past couple of decades, but they have expressed interest in ramping up the efforts of our supporter group and would like to invite anyone that would be interested to join us next week.
Please feel free to share and tag people you think would be interested. This meeting is simply a way to get the ball rolling. If you can’t make it, but have an interest in the group, please feel free to comment or text UT FFA Advisor Scott Sutton at 620-224-4953.
UHS Secretary- We are seeking a secretary/ clerk looking to join our HS team. If interested, please complete the classified application found under the job openings tab on our homepage. You may email applications to ronelio@uniontown235.org or drop them off at 601 5th Street, Uniontown. Applications need to be received by Wednesday, July 31st. The position pays $17.30 per hour with a schedule very similar to the student calendar.
Our yearbooks have arrived! If you pre-ordered a book, please see Mrs. Sutterby at Enrollment to pick up your copy. Good news, too, for those who neglected to order: the publisher sent us a few over-run copies! These are extra copies that they run as a measure of quality control. The over-run copies will be available for $40 each while supplies last (no holds -- first come, first served).
Here is the WBE school supply list; this was included in your enrollment packets. We have also ordered these supplies in bulk and can have them waiting for your student on the first day! Just let me know at enrollment if you want ours ($5, $10, or $15 based on lunch status) or if you plan to purchase yourself.
** Please note, the online Walmart list is prepopulated and not based on our list! **
USD 235 is receiving applications for two open custodial positions. The exact job descriptions could vary but both positions will likely include both inside and outside responsibilities. Additionally, applicants are not required to have a CDL to apply but will need to be able to obtain a license to drive a bus in emergency situations. Email applications to veden@uniontown235.org or mail them to 601 5th Street, Uniontown, Ks 66779. For additional information feel free to contact us via email or phone (620-224-2350). Starting pay is $20.85 with the district also providing health insurance coverage. Applications need to be received by Friday, July 12th.
After our fireworks fundraiser we have 8 Killer Value packages left. They are $40 each. If you would like one send Zach Mason a message
Uniontown FFA will have sweet corn for sale this evening at Union Station in Uniontown from 6-8 PM and Saturday at the Fort Scott Farmer's Market from 8 AM until sold out. $7 per dozen.
Uniontown FFA members have been busy this summer attending camps, conventions and performing community service. In late May fifteen Uniontown FFA members attended the Kansas FFA State Convention in Manhattan, KS. Seven freshman members competed in the Conduct of Chapter Meetings contest where they performed opening and closing ceremonies and conducted a meeting using parliamentary procedure. Several members were also recognized for their accomplishments throughout this past school year such as state degree recipients and proficiency finalists. The chapter spent 3 nights and 4 days in Manhattan, Kansas attending the state convention.
In early June four Uniontown FFA members attended the Kansas State University Livestock Judging Camp also in Manhattan. These members sharpened their skills in livestock evaluation and oral reasons.
The FFA sweet corn patch is doing quite well this summer due to the large amount of rain that we’ve received over the past couple of months. The corn was planted in mid April and should be ready to harvest by the end of June. Members spent some time this past week installing an electric fence in an effort to keep pests, such as racoons, out of the patch. If you’re interested in buying sweet corn, keep an eye on the Uniontown FFA Facebook page for selling information.
Several Uniontown FFA members also recently participated in our community service night at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds. Our members helped clean out the sheep barn and installed pens in the dairy goat barn.
We look forward to watching our members excel at their upcoming county fairs that members participate in including Bourbon, Linn and Crawford county. We hope everyone is having a great summer!
Congratulations to Jozie Stagg and Masen Powell (not in attendance) for receiving their Kansas FFA State Degree today at the Kansas FFA State Convention!
The the state degree is the highest honor the state association can bestow upon its members!
Big time congratulations to Uniontown FFA member Timothy Ames on being announced as the state runner-up in the Fruit and Nut Proficiency SAE Award area.
Timothy’s FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience is growing, harvesting and selling black walnuts on his families property. His SAE will only grow from here as he is only a sophomore!
Huge congratulations to Uniontown FFA member Kole Harris for being crowned the State Runner-up in FFA Creed Speaking at the Kansas FFA State Leadership Development Event.
This was a very special way to cap off an incredible freshman FFA year for Kole!
Reminder: Summer Boost begins on Monday, June 3rd, 8:30-1:45. Can't wait to see everybody there!
Bus for Sale: We are receiving sealed bids for a 2009 IC bus with over 200,000 miles. Bids will be opened on June 3rd at 8:00 am. The bus is sitting next to the HS Football field and is unlocked for viewing. Keys can be checked out from the BOE office between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm on business days for those wishing to start the unit. We believe it may be in need of some work to be reliable. There is no implied warranty or guaranty of working condition. All sales are final.
We are proud to announce that 3rd grader, Rheason Bloesser was awarded a certificate of achievement for reading the most words for the 2023-2024 school year, at West Bourbon Elementary. Rheason victoriously read 2,768,474 words.
West Bourbon Elementary had 3 students that read over 2 million words this 2023-2024 school year: Caelyn Perry (5th grade) Jazlynne Anderson (5th grade) and Rheason Bloesser (3rd grade). These students worked so hard to accomplish the reading goals that they set out to achieve at the beginning of the year! Can't wait to get started next year, just to see how far they can go!!!
Members of the 1 Million Words Read Club for the 2023-2024 school year at West Bourbon Elementary are: Theron Atkins, Scout Eden, Gideon Vogel, Presley Rice, Ella Snyder, Aliston. McCarley, Olivia Russell, Caelyn Perry, Jazlynne Anderson, Juley Martin, Boyd Allen, Khloe Bradbury, Rhuey Eden, Casen Martin, Rheason Bloesser and Cole Russell. We are so very proud of the these students and their superior accomplishments.
