For the third consecutive year, the Sumner County Courthouse is glowing green as part of Operation Green Light, a national Veterans Day celebration. This initiative, led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers (NACVSO), and the Kansas Association of Counties, invites communities to honor veterans by illuminating their buildings in green from November 4 to November 11.
Mark your calendar for the National Depression Glass Museum Open House on November 23, from 1–3 p.m. The community is invited to explore the museum and enjoy cookies and apple cider at this free event.
Monday, November 11th, 2004
The Crusader Closet
Sellers Park took on an extra festive look for the first playoff game, thanks to volunteers Ursula Goff and Tim Norris, who teamed up last Thursday to paint the iconic Crusader helmet on the field.
Of the 17,267 registered voters in Sumner County, 10,384 individuals cast their vote in Tuesday’s election, a 60.14% turnout.
Wellington High School’s Entrepreneurship students recently hosted their fall Market Day during the lunch period, transforming the commons into a bustling marketplace filled with a variety of delicious foods.
Earlier this year, the Kansas State Board of Education established the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Student Screen Time to provide districts with guidance and recommendations on student device use in schools, screen time and mental health, and parental oversight of district-owned devices. The 36-member task force includes representatives from various sectors—Kansas BOE members, superintendents, principals, teachers, students, parents, IT staff, local school board members, and legislators.
Cooking Adventure
Playoff Spirit Shines with Crusader Helmet Artwork