HS Wrestling Update:
Lexi Taylor and Austin Andersen will be wrestling tomorrow. Good luck, Lexi and Austin! Luke Budke's season has come to an end, ending his senior year.
The HS boys basketball team will play Dexter/Cedar Vale HS on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 pm.
Both teams won this evening! The updated boys bracket is here. The girls bracket will not be available until tomorrow night.
Substate Action Starts Tonight!
The basketball teams will host Yates Center tonight (Feb. 27). The girls game starts at 6 pm, and the boys will start approximately 7:30 pm. No passes (including the golden pass) accepted since this is substate. Admission prices are $8 for adults and $6 for students.
Just a quick reminder that the rescheduled date for conferences will be on Thursday, March 6. This is the rescheduled date for last week's conferences.
The HS basketball teams (both girls and boys) are hosting Yates Center tonight (Thursday, Feb. 27) in the first round of substate at 6 pm.
Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Come check it out at CCJSHS
JH quiz bowl A-team earned 2nd place at yesterday's meet at Cair Paraval.
Since both the boys and girls play Yates Center in the first round of substate, we will play BOTH games on Thursday, Feb. 27. Both the girls and boys games will be played here on Thursday, Feb. 27. Start time is set for 6 pm.
Regional Science Fair Results:
All the following students placed at regionals and are invited to attend the state science fair.
DIVISION 3 (4th & 5th Graders)
Category Winners
CHEMISTRY - Kate Mushrush & Lakin Spain
ENERGY SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS & DESIGN - Axel Mayes & Luke Harshman
3rd Place in Division III Overall - Axel Mayes & Luke Harshman
DIVISION 2 (6th -8th Graders)
Category Winners
CELLULAR & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - Eva Schlup & Dylan Davis
EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - Easton Murphy
ANIMAL SCIENCE - Slade Potts & Michael Studer
BEHAVIORAL/SOCIAL SCIENCE - Ali Burton
PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY - Heidi Hansford & Ava Matile
3rd Place in the Division II Overall - Slade Potts & Michael Studer
2nd Place in Division II Overall - Heidi Hansford & Ava Matile
Regional Wrestling Update:
Luke Budke 2nd
Austin Andersen 1st
Lyndon Forensics Meet- Lydia Filinger placed 5th in Original Oration and Wren Burton placed 2nd in poetry. Wren qualifies for state!
Two wrestlers are in the regional finals - Luke Budke and Austin Andersen! Let's go, guys!
Substate brackets have been released! Both teams will host next week! The boys play on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 pm, and the girls play Friday, Feb. 28 at 7 pm. Let's go, Bulldogs!
High School Volleyball Assistant Coach Wanted
Are you passionate about volleyball and dedicated to inspiring the next generation of athletes? Chase County is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled coach to assist our girls' high school volleyball teams. If you have a background in coaching, and commitment to nurturing young talent, we want you on our team!
Position: High School Assistant Volleyball Coaches
Location: Chase County Jr./Sr. High School
Commitment: Part-time
Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement practice plans that focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Foster a positive and inclusive team environment where every player feels valued and motivated to improve.
• Teach fundamental volleyball techniques, strategies, and game concepts appropriate for high school athletes.
• Uphold high standards of sportsmanship, discipline, and respect both on and off the court.
Qualifications:
• Previous coaching experience, preferably at the high school or youth level.
• Sound knowledge of volleyball rules, strategies, and player development techniques.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire young athletes.
• Availability for weekday afternoon practices and weekend tournaments.
• Background check and relevant certifications may be required.
To Apply:
Please submit your name and a brief description of your coaching and/or knowledge of volleyball to birchmeiera@usde284.org
If you just received a text message stating we were not having school, that was a glitch in the system. Please notice the date. We WILL have school tomorrow with regular start time. Again we will have school on Friday, Feb. 21.
Aron Dody will be interviewing today for the position of Superintendent of Schools for USD 284 effective 7-1-25. Mr. Dody is currently serving as an Educational Consultant for Southeast Kansas Education Service Center.
The interview schedule will remain altered due to school not being in session. At 3:30 p.m. Mr. Dody will be touring the buildings with current Superintendent Glenna Grinstead, followed by a formal interview in executive session with the Board of Education at 7 p.m.
Parent-teacher conferences and advisory scheduled for tomorrow (Feb. 20) will be rescheduled for Thursday, March 6 due to school being closed tomorrow..
The JH quiz bowl schedule for tomorrow has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled.
John West will be interviewing today for the position of Superintendent of Schools for USD 284 effective 7-1-25.
Mr. West is currently serving as Superintendent at Altoona-Midway and has been in that capacity since 2022. The interview schedule has changed due to no school due with the adverse weather conditions. Mr. West will be touring buildings with current Superintendent Glenna Grinstead this afternoon at 3:30 pm, followed by a formal interview in executive session with the Board of Education at 7 pm.
Due to the blowing snow, road conditions and wind chill, USD 284 will not be in school tomorrow, February 19th. Stay warm and be safe if you have to be outside.