After 36 years of service, Futures Unlimited’s President/CEO Tom Kohmetscher retired this week. He came to the agency in1988, having previously worked in direct care, special education, governmental regulatory compliance, national disability-related consulting, and community- based program development and operations.
Question: I want to add some curb appeal to my front porch. I’d like to add more lighting, but have concerns about additional costs to our electric bill.
Emporia State University students recently graduated during spring commencement ceremonies held at White Auditorium. Graduate students were recognized on May 10th, and undergraduate students received their degrees on May 11th.
Washburn University has announced that Kayleigh Smalley from Wellington has been named to the spring 2024 Dean’s List. To qualify, a student must be enrolled in 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 to 3.99.
The City Council meeting opened with the call to order and pledge of allegiance. Reverend Kitty Shield of St.
Kansas has garnered Area Development Magazine’s coveted Gold Shovel Award for the 4th year in a row. A first in state history, this latest accolade reflects achievements in economic development across the state.
This summary provides highlights of the June 10th, 2024 Board of Education Meeting. Approved minutes posted by the Board Clerk can be found at USD353.com under the Board of Education tab.
Starting this week, Wellington’s Chisholm Trail Museum is open for visitors seven days a week. Over the past several months, volunteers have completed a number of interior renovations and have added several new exhibits.
Recently, Superintendent Adam Hatfield presented the 2023-2024 USD 353 Employee Appreciation Awards to the following individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions: University of Kansas 25 Year Teaching Certificates Sheila Buck Tiera Lemire Ann Shinliver Kelly Nance Amy West Longevity Awards - 5 years Shanel Angel Jennifer Ault Brittany Brown Tammy Champagne Ashley Collins Dianna Eady Kris Hagans Zoey Henderson Janette Moser Lori Schmidt Shannon Smith Kylie Yunker Longevity Awards - 10 years Amelia Bristow Conita Burden Chelle Klien Bob Meyer Traci Smith Jordyn Swaggart Longevity Awards - 15 years Kristee Bernd Holly Cornejo Laura Hochevar Tiffin Meyer Vanessa Sawyer Longevity Awards - 20 years Peggy Gilmore Helen Jones Kristin White Longevity Awards - 25 years Jerri Ann Fike Timothy Gonzales Anne Hall Sarah House Marilyn Sears Elizabeth Vaughn Amy West Longevity Awards - 30 years Janet Brown Karla Defore Longevity Awards - 35 years Sharon Hoffman Jamie Ybarra Employees of the Year Classified Employee of the Year: Helen Jones Para Educator of the Year: Aubree Mason Excellence in Teaching Award: Chelsi Adams .