Know a local teacher who goes above and beyond for Wellington students? Nominations are now open for the USD 353 Excellence in Teaching Award. A cash prize of $1,000 will be awarded to one classroom teacher employed by USD 353 in grades K-12 at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year and returning for the 2024-2025 school year.
Students from the Business Essentials, Career and Life Planning, and Family and Consumer Science classes at Wellington Middle School showcased their entrepreneurial skills during Market Day last week.
The Blessing House hosted a successful “Prom Shop” event, offering local girls a selection of over 200 gowns in various colors and sizes for their upcoming Prom festivities. The event, held in an elegant setting that included snacks and gift bags, allowed the girls to “shop” for the perfect gown.
The Wellington Recreation Commission and the Wellington High School track team are teaming up again this year to offer the Wellington Youth Track program. The program for youth ages 4 through 6th grade includes four practices, a t-shirt, and entry into the WRC Track Meet which will be held on Sunday, April 14th at the Wellington Middle School Track.
WHS senior and KSHSAA Wrestling Champion Aubrey Hunt has been chosen by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association to compete in the inaugural KWCA Kansas Shrine Duals. The event will take place on Sunday, March 17th at Fugate Gymnasium on the campus of Newman University. Hunt will represent the West in the 191 weight category and will face off against East competitor Morgan Miller from Blue Valley Southwest.
Wellington High School FFA celebrated National FFA Week by preparing and serving an appreciation luncheon for WHS staff. Students grilled burgers, brats, and cooked up baked beans to the enthusiastic reception of their guests.
Are you a contractor in the building trades looking to enhance your knowledge of relevant electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes? The Heart of America Chapter, ICC, in partnership with the cities of Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City, is hosting the South Central Kansas Education Conference on Saturday, March 30th, from 8am to 4pm on Cowley College’s Sumner Campus. Contractors, trade professionals, code officials, and designers are encouraged to attend the following classes: “Grounding & Bonding: 2020 NEC & 2021 IRC”, is a course directed to participants wanting a greater understanding of the grounding and bonding provision found in Article 250 of the 2020 NEC.
WHS sophomore pianist Ethan Brungardt performed at the 2024 KSHSAA State Piano Festival on Saturday, February 17th, at Wichita State University. His competition performance earned him a coveted 1 rating, the highest possible.
Members of the Wellington Noon Lions Club hosted a delicious Taco Dinner in the WHS commons area before last Thursday’s basketball games. The enthusiastic group dished out approximately 300 fried tacos, along with chips & salsa, and homemade desserts.