The Wellington School District announced that John Nance will be the next principal of Wellington High School and will be joining USD 353 on July 1, 2022. Currently serving as an Assistant Principal at Wichita North High School, Nance has worked in education for 18 years.
Led by Jennifer Ault, MS/HS Choir Director, members of the Crusader Singers at Wellington High School recently performed the national anthem at a Kansas City Royals home game at Kauffman Stadium. The Kansas City Royals select groups and individuals for the performance of the National Anthem prior to the game, and God Bless America during the game, using an audition process.
The Robotics Challenge 2022, hosted at the Cowley County Sumner Campus, was a bustle of robotic and students activity. Ten area schools participated in the full-day Challenge entering 25 teams of enthusiastic and passionate competitors.
The time to start classes at Cowley College might just be May of 2022. The college, based in Arkansas City with a campus in Wellington, is offering free tuition in May for Cowley and Sumner County residents as part of the Community Appreciation Tuition Scholarship.
Thursday, April 28th: Chamber Coffee, 10am in Memorial Auditorium, with host Harry Hines Memorial Hospice. Everyone is welcome to gather for Daylight Donuts and No.7 coffee.
Celebrating Economic Development Week This weeklong event high This weeklong event highlights local efforts to increase the quality of life in every community, May 9 through May 13, 2022 During Economic De During Economic Development week, communities across North America will celebrate and recognize the contributions made by professional economic developers to create more economically vibrant and livable communities. Created in 2016 by International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the largest international professional trade association for economic developers, Economic Development Week aims to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve the quality of life in communities everywhere.
Recent social media posts have resulted in a number of calls asking for information concerning the Recycling Center. First and foremost, the facility is not closing and there are no plans to do so.
Ever wonder how Sumner County maintains its Wheat Capital of the World distinction? It’s ongoing agricultural research and astute soil and resource management. Join area farmers, crop producers and others interested in wheat productivity at the Sumner County Wheat Plot Tour. It’s a unique opportunity to learn about the newest wheat varieties, their agronomics and how they hold up to disease challenges.
Gardening has always been touted as a relaxing recreational activity that can produce personal rewards. For Nick Wellington it is a passion! He has worked summers on the McNett Farm and his family always planted large gardens as he was growing up. Mr. Wellington’s other passion is education. He is a fifth-grade math and science teacher at Kennedy Elementary School in Wellington.
Mason, is almost two years old and a Lab mix who loves to go for car rides! He gets along great with other dogs and people of all ages. He knows how to sit and is eager to learn new commands. Mason is leash trained and loves going for walks. If you are interested in adopting or fostering Mason, fill out an application on our website www.wellingtonhumanesociety.org or give us a call at 620-440-4375.