Last Thursday, seventeen new teachers and instructors were welcomed to the district with an orientation at Wellington High School. The day began with breakfast, hosted by the Wellington National Education Association (WNEA), featuring delicious pastries from No.
The 98th annual Sumner County Fair, July 31-August 3, 2025 was filled with fun events, competitions and exhibits. Here are more results compiled with help from Julia Strnad, Gail Feely, Toni Wolff, and Glennis Zimmerman.
The Wellington boys basketball team hosted a youth camp in conjunction with the Wellington Recreation Center last week. The young athletes that participated in the camp were Kindergarten through sixth grade.
Kansas education officials were notified in early July that a scheduled July 1 payment—already appropriated by Congress—would be delayed indefinitely by the U.S. Department of Education (USED) due to an internal review.
Wellington native and singer/songwriter Makayla Brownlee will take the stage at the Cowley County Fair on Saturday, August 2, as the opening act for legendary country music group The Oak Ridge Boys. For Brownlee, performing at fairs is nothing new—but this one feels a little different.
The Wellington Family Aquatic Center is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through August 3rd. Daily admission is $3 for children and $5 for adults.
More than 150 fifth grade students from across Sumner County participated in DARE Camp 2025, a one-day educational event held in May and organized by Wellington Police Officer Leslie Allen. The event, hosted at the Kansas Star Casino, was made possible through strong support from community sponsors and law enforcement partners.
Last week, a group of young students tapped into their creative sides at the Beehive Quilt Store by learning the Laura Heine collage technique, using colorful fabrics to create their own one-of-a-kind designs. This fabric collage method is perfect for all skill levels—even beginners—as it doesn’t require any sewing.
Cowley College Sumner Campus was buzzing with excitement last week as Eisenhower Elementary 4th-grade teacher Vanessa Sawyer and a team of instructors hosted this year’s STEM Camp. With around 65 young participants, the camp more than doubled its attendance from previous years.
Last Saturday, kittens from the Wellington Humane Society got plenty of attention—and returned the favor by helping yoga participants relax and unwind. The event wasn’t just about stretching and stress relief; it also highlighted an ongoing need for community support during kitten season.