Parents, Mrs. Drew sent her 1st grade parent PTC conference reports home today. Also, please note that Picture retakes are on Thursday 10-22! If you need a picture packet please send your student to the office for a picture packet or call us and we will send one home with your student!

Parents, please see the attached information concerning the EES Spooktacular Costume Parade. Of course, pending everything this year it is pending what is happening with COVID cases!

Parents, Kindergarten parent reports are going home tonight for Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Horton. Please be looking for them with your students!

No CATS on 10-19 or 10-20 due to PTC.

4 year old Preschool Parent reports for PTC went home last night! Parents please make certain that you have checked your kiddos bags for that important information!

EES parents, I am attaching the note that went home with all students today concerning Fall PTC. Please call the office or your classroom teacher with questions. Mr. McDaniel

SAFE training presented by Joy Schwartz Tuesday, October 6th. There are currently 15 students signed up to be on the team.

The U.S.D. 218 Thanksgiving Meal this year due to COVID-19, will unfortunately be for students and staff only, we hope to be able to include outside guests again in the 2021-2022 school. This is for the Elementary, Middle and High School Buildings!

EMS information update

EMS parents: Parent news notes have been emailed. If you didn’t received them please e-mail avilla@usd218.org or lhicks@usd218.org or call 697-2197. We would like to be sure you are receiving the EMS news. Have a good week.

Elementary parents if you have a signed Laptop Agreement on file in the office for your student(s), you can pick up the machine(s) at the HS Commons Area on Monday, September 28th from 10am to 5pm. Please do your temperature check, hand sanitizer, and pick up your laptop(s) by entering through the front doors!

📣 🟠🐾 PEP RALLY 🐾🟠 📣 Thursday, September 24th, 3p (NOT 3:30!) in the old gym 🧡🟨🟢🟦🟣 NEON DAY 🟣🟦🟢🟨🧡 Prizes for: 🏆 Most Rowdy/Neon class 🏆 Class competition game 🏆 Class Spirit Chant

EHS football @ HOME Friday. Elkhart vs Wichita Independent. GAME TIME is 6:00 pm.

Football Homecoming 2010 Spirit Days September 29-October 2

EHS Fan Requirements and Weekly Activities Sept 20-26

EMS News Sept 20-26

Football Homecoming 2020 October 2 Congratulations to our homecoming court.

JV and C Volleyball at Elkhart Saturday, September 19 schedule

Volleyball games at Elkhart, September 19 are starting at 10 AM

EHS Students of the Month September

EHS Students of the Month August

Volleyball fan requirements for Elkhart Home games

Weekly Update

Stanton County Volleyball Information Tuesday September 15

Elementary CATS runs M-F, from 3:30pm-5:30pm, and pick up is at the Cafeteria Door (Door #4). Please sign up for the Elementary CATS Class Dojo to receive further information. Contact Tammie Hollingsworth for questions. Middle School CATS runs M-Th, from 3:30pm-4:30pm, for homework and tutoring only. Students/Parents, please use the cafeteria/library doors for entrance and exit. Students will be in the cafeteria during CATS. Contact Jolie McDaniel for questions.

Football Homecoming Court 2020

Thank you

Update: Week of September 7-12

Picture Day

Orange and Black Rowdy Crowd

Reserved parking for home football games for 2020

EHS Senior Night 2020

Coming out in the mail.

Elkhart Middle School football and volleyball roster for Thursday, September 3. We will be using a QR code for the games rather than printing this year. You can scan the QR code or use the link on the flyer. Flyers will be available at the gym as well as the football field.

Parents of juniors: we are starting a new year and luckily get to have fund raisers. The junior class will be running the football concession stand along with NHS. What I need from you is if your junior is a cheerleader, football player, or band member, I would appreciate it if you could fill in for him or her for one quarter or at half time in the concession stand. If you can do that, please have your student sign up on the sign up sheet at school. Thank you for your help, we really appreciate it! P.S. We will need a hamburger cook also if one of you dads like to grill.

Elkhart High School Sports Updates Aug 31-Sept 5 Football

Elkhart High School Sports Updates Aug 31-Sept 5 Volleyball

Elkhart High School Sports Updates Aug 31-Sept 5

Fan requirement for Satanta

Booster Club Hot Dog Feed & Spirit Night

We are needing more active Booster Club members. If you can help at the Booster Club fall sports kickoff night on Thursday, August 27, please contact Missy McKinley at 719-529-0797 or Brea Aranda at 620-952-2710 ASAP. Membership forms can be filled out at the kickoff or mailed to PO Box 314. Please help support all of our Wildcat student athletes. WE NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE.

Immediate Opening for custodian at the Elkhart Middle School. Pick up applications at the USD 218 District Office at 542 Morton.

PreK-4 parents, after much discussion with staff, we are going to open the building for drop off on Thursday and Friday. We will ask you to stop at the door starting on Monday (8/24) when you drop your students at the building. We hope that this will allow for a smoother transition to opening the building for everyone! We do encourage you to wear a mask, will ask you to temperature check, and use hand sanitizer when you enter the building to drop off your student(s). Welcome Back! Mr. McDaniel

Please watch our video on our EHS Facebook page.

Just a reminder if your student is a remote student at EES, you will pick meals up M-F, 11:30-Noon in the circle drive just as you have during the summer meal program. You can call your count in through the office or through your teacher, for the day or week. If your student is a hybrid student at EES you will be at school on M-W-F, but remote T-Th you can call your lunches in each day or for the week through the office or through your teacher. You will pick your meals up at the same time 11:30-noon in the circle drive on those days.

EES Parents, I am attaching a note with important back to school information that came out of my discussions with staff! Welcome Back, we are excited to see and have all of you!!! Mr. McDaniel

Elkhart Elementary Open House will be on Tuesday, August 18th- Preschool, 1st Grade, and 3rd Grade will be from 6:30-7:00 Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 4th Grade will be from 7:00-7:30 (Please do your best to follow these times when you visit with your teachers, this is to limit the amount of people within the building, to practice social distancing, and to keep large groups from gathering where possible.) Mr. McDaniel

The EES PTA will be meeting on Monday 8/17 at 6pm in the cafeteria. Please plan to attend if you are interested in joining the group! Our main agenda item is to begin the process of dispersing student supplies to our classrooms. Mr. McDaniel

Fundraiser

Informational Meeting

2020-2021 Elkhart Middle School Enrollment Dates August 10 and August 11 from 8:00AM-3:30PM Things to Know: 1. Please come in through the front doors by the office 2. There will be a table with hand sanitizer, please help yourself 3. Ms. Lana Hicks our secretary will have your child’s enrollment packet ready for you to fill out 4. You may either take your child’s enrollment packet home and bring it back (OR) 5. You are more than welcome to go into the band room and fill out enrollment packets there, we’ll have chairs and tables ready for you 6. Parents of 7th-8th athletes: there's paperwork for you to pick up as well. Side note: Please have patience with us.. We are trying to follow our state guidelines so that you, our staff and our students stay healthy. Sleepless nights and missed lunches have been the routine in our building, but it’s only because we get started and we don’t want to stop. WE are looking forward to Aug. 20, 20!!! Help us make that possible by keeping in mind social distancing and sporting your favorite mask. EMS is offering 2 learning options. If you have any questions please contact me personally at 620-697-2197. I will be glad to answer any questions or stop by on Monday or Tuesday, I will be available. Thank you and see you on Saturday at the pig catch and at the BBQ. Thank you for trusting us with your children!

**NOTE: CHANGE IN ORIGINAL POST Students must come during their scheduled class time.

EMS Parents/Guardians: Reminder EMS enrollment begins Monday Aug. 10-11. We will be taking note of the parents/guardians with the "coolest" mask during our two enrollment dates, Monday Aug 10 and Tuesday Aug. 11, 2020. The class that has the MOST PARENTS with the "COOLEST MASKS" will be given a Pizza Party compliments of EMS OFFICE.... Who will win??? 5th Grade Class? 6th Grade Class?? 7th Grade Class?? or 8th Grade Class?? ~~~Ms. Villa

Parents our first EES PTA meeting will be on 8-11-20 in the elementary cafeteria at 6pm. This will be an organizational meeting where we set our meetings for the year, determine goals for the group, and start out our year in a positive way! Please come if you are interested!!!!

USD 218 COVID Information Web Pages https://www.usd218.org/o/usd218/page/covid-information--8

USD 218 at Morton County Fair

Elementary Enrollment will be on August 10th and August 11th from 8:00am to 3:30pm. Please come to the front doors, and we will have directions from there as to what you need to do to finish enrollment. If those times do not work, please contact the school office to schedule an alternative time. The updated school supply list is now posted if you are not taking advantage of the program that will provide supplies to your student. Remember all you need to shop for is gym shoes and a school backpack! ~Mr. McDaniel

Parents and Athletes, This will be the last week of high school weights so push everyone to attend and finish strong. For volleyball Coach Hoskinson will let you know what you are doing. For football we are planning on doing our football camp starting Aug 10th-13th. Times for the camp will be Aug 10th - 12th 6 pm- 8 Pm, and Aug 13 8am- 930 am all on the practice field. Finally, everyone needs to be sure to check the Elkhart athletic checklist that I have attached and posted on usd218 website. If you have any question please feel free to email or call me. “I’ve got a theory that if you give 100 percent all of the time, somehow things will work out in the end.” – Larry Bird This week’s events: Mon- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Tue- Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Football Review 8AM-9:30 Practice field Cross Country 8:30 AM on Track Wed- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Thurs.- Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Football Review 8Am-9:30 Am Practice field Cross Country 8:30 Am on Track Fri- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS 7 on 7 & 1 on 1 on Hugoton 6:00-7:30

USD 218 Sports Checklist

Parents here is a document at a glance for the elementary learning options, pending BOE approval at the 8-4-2020 BOE meeting. Please let me know if you have questions. We wanted to put something in your hands!

KSHAA

PreK-4 Parents, we are excited to announce due to generous donations from various organizations within our community all PreK-4 students will have ALL school supplies donated and they will be waiting for kids when school starts this year!

Physical reminder

arents and Athletes, We will continue High school weights through August, but this will be the last week for middle school. Also all sports activities for the remainder of the summer will be geared toward fall sports season. For high school volleyball Coach Hoskinson will let you know what you are doing. A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work. ~ Colin Powell, former U.S. Defense Secretary This week’s events Mon- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Tue- Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Football Install 8AM-9:30 Practice field Cross Country 8:30 AM on Track Wed- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Thur- Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Football Install 8Am-9:30 Am Practice field Cross Country 8:30 Am on Track Fri- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School 7 on 7 & 1 on 1 on Practice field 6:00-7:30

USD 218 Admin update July 24, 2020

EHS Boys Basketball Camp all week 4:30pm to 6:30 pm

This week’s events Mon- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Boys High School Basketball Camp 4:30-6:30 Tue- Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Cross Country 8:30 AM on Track Middle School Girls BB old gym 10:45-11:45 Boys High School Basketball Camp 4:30-6:30 Wed- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Boys high school Basketball Camp 4:30-6:30 Thur- Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Cross Country 8:30 Am on Track Middle School Girls BB old gym 10:45-11:45 Boys high school Basketball Camp 4:30-6:30 Fri- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Boys high school Basketball Camp 4:30-6:30

Congratulations to Garrett (2020) and Javier (2019) for signing to play baseball at Seward County Community College. Proud of our Wildcats.

Sports Physicals

The July 13 USD 218 board meeting has been rescheduled for July 20th at 7:30 pm.

Parents and Athletes, We have a full week of activities I encourage all athlete’s to push themselves and come to workouts. I know it gets tough as the summer goes along but part of coming in and working out is about gaining grit and toughness. Pushing through the mental and physical fatigue and keeping your eyes on any goals the you may have. This week’s events Mon- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Tue- Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Cross Country 8:30 AM on Track Middle School Girls BB old gym 10:45-11:45 Volleyball New Gym 9:30 Wed- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Boys & Girls basketball high school New gym 6-8 PM Thur- Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Cross Country 8:30 Am on Track Volleyball New Gym 9:30 Middle School Girls BB old gym 10:45-11:45 Boys & Girls basketball high school New gym 6-8 PM Fri- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Thank you, Jhon Haehn Athletic Director Elkhart High School 913-938-2049

Graduates need to be in the auditorium no later than 1:00 pm to run through graduation. We will seat you promptly at 1:00 and do a quick run-through. Guest may enter at 1:30. Please remember to sit in the assigned areas and to maintain proper social distancing.

Elkhart High School Graduation 2020 will be held Sunday, July 12th at 2:00 pm in the auditorium. In order to help prevent the spread of COVID 19, we are asking the audience to follow these guidelines. 1. If you are not feeling well, please do not attend the graduation. The graduation will be live streamed for those that are unable to attend. 2. Please make sure to follow the social distancing guidelines as stated on the Morton County Health Department website. 3. The auditorium will have every third row blocked off. Please be considerate of others by sitting in groups of family members and friends, while maintaining 6 ft. between groups 4. Masks are encouraged but not required. 5. Hand sanitizer will be provided in the lobby of the auditorium. 6. We ask that you do not gather outside of the auditorium following the ceremony. Thank you all for your support of the Elkhart High School class of 2020.

UPDATED Parents and Athletes, I am emailing you to let you know that there has been a change to our summer calendar in relation to our boys’ basketball camp. As many of you know Coach Hall has accepted a job as a principal in Montana and will no longer be our head coach. Due to that fact we will need to change the dates and times of our basketball camp to accommodate our coaches who will be running it. That being said these are the new dates and times for the camp is July 20- July 24 from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM. All camp activities will be held in the new gym. Please let me know if you have any questions and have a great 4th of July weekend. Thank you, Jhon Haehn Athletic Director Elkhart High School 913-938-2049

Attention Class of 2020

This weeks events Mon- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Girls BB Camp New Gym 7 PM Tue- Boys and girls basketball New gym 6AM Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Volleyball New Gym 9:30 Middle School Girls BB old gym 10:45-11:45 High School Cheer Clinic 6-8PM Wed- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Boys basketball high school and middle New Gym 6-8 PM Thu- Boys and girls basketball New gym 6AM Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Volleyball New Gym 9:30 Middle School Girls BB old gym 10:45-11:45 High school Cheer tryout 6-8 Fri- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Sat- High School Cheer tryout 9am-1pm Thank you,

Come out and help support Wildcat Athletics at the golf course. You can get a great meal deal RIGHT NOW for $6. Meal includes a pork burger, chips, drink and a cookie.

EHS Graduation will be held Sunday, July 12 at 2 pm in the auditorium.

Friday, June 19 for morning workouts, you will meet at the school pool. You will still be with your same workout groups.

Sorry for being so late, had to confirm some times. This weeks events Mon- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Tue- Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Boys and girls basketball New gym 6AM Volleyball New Gym 9:30 Girls BB Camp New Gym 7 PM Middle School Cheer Clinic Old Gym 5-6:30PM Wed- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Girls BB Camp New Gym 7 PM Middle School Cheer Clinic Old Gym 5-6:30PM Boys basketball high school and middle New Gym 6:30 PM Thu- Weight room & Conditioning by appointment 7AM Boys and girls basketball New gym 6AM Volleyball New Gym 9:30 Middle school Cheer tryout Old Gym 6-730 Girls BB Camp New Gym 7 PM Fri- Weights and Conditioning 6:45-8:00 & 8:30-9:45 HS Weights and Conditioning 10:30-11:30 Middle School Girls BB Camp New Gym 7 PM Thank you,

Summer Driver Education: Class will begin June 18, 2020 @ 8:00 AM ~ High School Auditorium Fee: $103.00 ~ Make Checks Payable to USD 218 Students must be 14 or older to enroll Please stop by District Office and pick up enrollment forms prior to June 18. Contact Mr. Richardson @ 620-697-2195 with any questions.

⚠️ IF THERE IS ANYONE ELSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO TRY OUT FOR HIGH SCHOOL CHEER FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR PLEASE CONTACT ME. 620-391-3371. WE WILL BE HAVING A PARENT MEETING THIS WEEK AND WILL NEED TO GET PERMISSION SLIPS SIGNED. PLEASE SHARE THIS OR TAG THIS TO GIRLS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED THAT IS NOT ALREADY SIGNED UP

REMINDER that blue and gold is due today between 4:00 and 6:00 back alley in the shop

Blue and Gold sausage money is due Friday June 5th. Mr. Koonce will be in the shop from 4:00-6:00 pm with the check off sheet.

Attention Seniors

PreK-4 parents, please remember that today and tomorrow will be our final zoom sessions. Computer check-in will be on 5-20 from 11-1pm and 5-21 from 8-10am at the HS Shop. Please enter through the back alleyway and look for the open door. You will need to find Mr. Wynn.

Elkhart High School 2020 Virtual Graduation Sunday, May 17 2 pm https://youtu.be/yvord_WS4hE

Virtual Graduation May 17th @ 2:00 Program posted below.

K-2 parents, rosters were sent to your e-mail on file in the office. We did include siblings if you have them in 3rd and 4th. 3rd and 4th grade rosters will be released tomorrow and PreK will be released on Friday. Please call me at the Elementary Office with questions!

Sr. Awards Night via Zoom will be Saturday May 16th @ 7:00 pm. Program is below.

Adopt a Senior Wildcat! We would like to show our Senior 2020 class that their community loves them and understands what they have had to give up this year. We are inviting community members to ‘adopt’ a senior. In doing so, the community member would put together a gift basket for the senior. Baskets should be worth approximately $25-$40. The basket would be dropped off at the high school office or district office by May 20th for the senior to pick up. You can give your name or be anonymous, as you choose. Community may select a certain senior, but they are first come, first served, so if that senior has already been adopted, you will be asked if you would like someone else. After all seniors have been adopted, we can start again. If you would like to adopt a senior, please email Mrs. Koonce at rkoonce@usd218.org and she will link you to a senior. Noah B Jaxon H Bailey M Devry B Oakely H Manny M Blayne B Bethany H Chace O Imanol C Mollie H Clayton R Katelin B Kira J Sara S Barry C Logan J Moises U Abigail E Whitlee L Anthony W Kobie E Kalub L Dayton W Garrett H Jazmin L

Check out schedule for underclassmen below. It will also be sent in the mail.

May 5, 2020 Parents, Students, and Patrons I wanted to write a quick note to clear up any misunderstandings concerning the upcoming graduation ceremonies at USD 218. The Morton County Health Department, Morton County Attorney, Morton County Commissioners, and City Administration have been outstanding advocates as USD 218 has worked to devise a commencement plan that would stay within the guidelines of Governor Kelly’s Executive Order 20-29, and allow us to honor our graduating seniors. Every decision concerning this matter was made in the best interest of our school and the graduates. If you get a chance, please let these individuals know how much we appreciate their tireless commitment to our Community. USD 218 will be hosting virtual graduation ceremonies for Point Rock Alternative High School on Saturday, May 9th at 2:00 PM and Elkhart High School on Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 PM. Details will be forthcoming. Sincerely, Rex Richardson, Superintendent USD 218

Blue and Gold FFA products are on their way! We will be receiving their truck on Thursday MAY 14th at 12:00 we will follow standard Covid 19 restrictions. Juniors and seniors will pick up between 12:00-1:00 8th graders, freshman and sophomores From 1:15 until 2:00 it is mandatory that you get your products picked up we do not have the freezer space at the school. Bring ice chest for any extra storage. We will meet in the Ag shop.

Due to the governor’s executive order and the directive of County and School authorities, EHS graduation has been postponed until further notice. Senior parents may request their child's diploma as early as Wednesday by contacting the high school office.

Info for All Sports Banquet posted below! Program attached. If someone wants an invite outside of students/ parents they need to call the HS office and give a valid email address. Call Between 8:00 and Noon Monday- Friday

1st-4th Elementary Parents, just a reminder that today is your PE/Music assignment due date!

College Admissions Resource Document We know during this time of uncertainty many senior students and families may have a lot of questions and concerns regarding post-secondary plans. The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) and Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) are working together to develop resources to provide information to alleviate some of these concerns and answer important questions. We developed a College Admissions Among COVID-19 document that provides helpful admissions and financial aid links and virtual tools from Kansas public and independent institutions, as well as college and career exploration tools and articles related to college-decision making for 2020 graduates. We hope that you find this resource helpful. The link will auto-update as additional information is added.

School Board Position Opening Information

USD #218 ~ Board of Education Vacancy The Board of Education elected to table filling the open Board Position at the regularly scheduled meeting on April 13, 2020. The Board will appoint a person to fill the unexpired term of Chris McCammon through December 31, 2021. Questions concerning this vacancy should be directed to the superintendent, clerk, or any member of the board of education. Interested "At-Large" patrons may send a letter of interest describing qualifications to Sandra Higgins, Clerk of the Board, PO Box 999, Elkhart, KS 67950. Letters must be received by 12:00PM, May 6, 2020. It is the Boards intent to consider filling the position at their regularly scheduled meeting on May 11, 2020. First Published in the Tri-State News ~ March 26, 2020

US Attorney and FBI letter

Parents we have been asked to share some additional music that you can use with your singing practice. We also e-mailed it and posted it to the school Facebook page! Please use it if it helps you!

PreK-4 Parents, please take this survey concerning the implementation of our continuous learning plan. We would ask for one survey per household. Any further feedback to our implementation of the CLP, please e-mail me at amcdaniel@usd218.org https://forms.gle/caboxHjtqMGMCoK47

Elementary students check out the school Facebook page for a STEM activity. If you choose to complete it, and post or email your results to me..., the first to do it on Thursday gets a free homework pass for the week! Thank you Mrs. Brecheisen for the fun idea!

More on National Zoo Day a couple more links.... Monterey Bay Aquarium - https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams Atlanta Zoo's Panda Cam - https://zooatlanta.org/panda-cam/ Enjoy! Mr. McDaniel

Today is National Zoo Day! Take a virtual tour of some zoos today. I have shared a few links of some from around the country: Houston Zoo - https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/ San Diego Zoo - https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/videos Enjoy and have Fun! Mr. McDaniel

Starting tomorrow the Assisted Living/Senior Living Center will have a basket outside of their front door for people/kids to drop off Easter cards for residents living inside! If you have a moment, please drop off a card to someone that may not be as mobile as you are!

USD #218 ~ Board of Education Vacancy The Elkhart Board of Education announces a vacancy in board member position"At-Large." The "At-Large" area includes all of USD #218 boundaries. The Board will appoint a person to fill the unexpired term through December 31, 2021. Questions concerning this vacancy should be directed to the superintendent, clerk, or any member of the board of education. Interested "At-Large" patrons may send a letter of interest describing qualifications to Sandra Higgins, Clerk of the Board, PO Box 999, Elkhart, KS 67950. Letters must be received by noon, April 9, 2020. It is the Boards intent to consider filling the position at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 13, 2020. This position has been created by the resignation of Chris McCammon. First Published in the Tri-State News ~ March 26, 2020

Happy Hunting, students! Here are some egg templates: https://www.skiptomylou.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Plain-Egg-Templates.pdf P.S.-If you do not have a printer, you can get a copy of an egg at Moores! Mr. McDaniel

EES is hosting an Egg Hunt! This egg hunt is a little different from others. I would like for you to color and draw a decorative egg and put it on your window or door at home. Then ask your parents to take you on a drive to hunt for some of your friends eggs. Mr. McDaniel

Elementary Parents, the state has shared with us we must postpone our drive through. When we can reschedule the event we will! We are disappointed because we wanted to see the kids even if from afar, but we want to follow the guidelines. Everyone stay safe!

Elementary Parents, here is the 4th song and the document as to how you can submit the materials to Mr. Jackson!

Parents I am attaching the music activities from Mr. Jackson. These are to be participation activities at home. He is also attaching a document that shows how you can send him that the kids have completed practicing the songs. Questions, please e-mail him at jjackson@usd218.org!

U.S.D. 218 Patrons-The Governors Stay at Home order does not change anything with regards to our school plan and our start date of Monday, 3-30-20. If you have further questions please contact the appropriate administrator!

The Kansas department of education just announced that The Governor's stay at home order will not change anything in regards to schools and their continuous learning plans starting tomorrow

Parents/guardians we attempted to record the community zoom meeting tonight. Unfortunately, technical difficulties kept us from getting a useable recording so we will not have anything to post. If you have any further direct questions please contact the appropriate admin!

Attention Usd 218 parent/guardians there will be a zoom meeting tonight at 6pm. Please check your email for log in information. DO NOT POST LOG IN INFORMATION PUBLICLY

Any USD 218 student needing counseling services can email Mrs. Koonce at rkoonce@usd218.org. She will get back with you in regards to helping out.

FFA Blue and Gold forms due

Reminder that computer pickup for those that filled out the survey as a need, is tomorrow morning at the high school from 8-11. That would be Friday, March 27.

EHS STUDENTS!!.....there will be a EHS student zoom meeting @ 6:00 tonight. Check your email for log in information.

Blue and Gold Last Call

Elementary Parents, please be aware we will take attendance off of Monday and Tuesday each week. You must communicate with your teacher or the office prior to your meeting about attendance. The Tuesday or Wednesday meeting is optional unless your teacher requests attendance.

Here is the elementary schedule for our continuous learning! PreK-1 students will begin on Monday 3-30 and 2nd-4th Grade will begin on Tuesday 3-31! Pay attention to the pattern for your grade level! We will run this for 2 weeks before we reevaluate. Call me with conflicts!

Elementary Parents, Title 1, ESL, and At-Risk services will not begin until the week of 4-6. You should be contacted by staff next week if individual intervention will continue. If we are just going to monitor your student for the duration of this year, you won't get a call.

Elementary Parents, your teachers should be contacting you today and tomorrow concerning their classroom specific schedule and how the elementary classroom will be working. If you have not heard from your elementary teacher by Friday please contact me directly! Mr. McDaniel

PreK-K-Student Materials Pick-Up-Friday 3/27 from 10am-12pm K and PreK girls can report to the front doors. Friday 3/27 from 1pm-3pm K and PreK boys can report to the front doors.

1st/2nd Grade-Student Materials Pick-Up Thursday 3/26 from 10am-12pm 1st and 2nd grade girls can report to the front doors. Thursday 3/26 from 1pm-3pm 1st and 2nd grade boys can report to the front doors.

USD 218 Parents: The Elkhart School Administrators will host a Live ZOOM meeting on Friday, March 27th at 6:00 PM. The goal of the meeting is to answer questions and give you an overview of the Continuous Learning Plan that will begin on March 30. Zoom login information will be sent to your email address on Friday. Please plan to join us . Thank you, Rex Richardson Superintendent

This will go out in the mail today! Task #1 must be this week.

Laptop pick up schedule below!

FFA Blue and Gold COVID Delivery Update

COVID 2019 Flowchart for healthcare facilities

3-18-20 Quarantine Mandate

A second survey for USD 218 is needed as soon as possible. Please go to the USD 218 web page under the live feed section and look for the most recent link available. You can also access the link using building facebook pages. Survey will close on Sunday, March 22nd at midnight. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclEDf9unsvMzFKRvdvGmkyAFpZEHPWtRY05cJfvKOTfJXVbQ/viewform

USD 218 Meals

Bacterial Growth to Keep Food Safe Bacteria, in particular, need certain conditions to grow to harmful levels. These conditions can be controlled and the risk of foodborne illness significantly reduced. Bacteria require (1) adequate time, (2) a comfortable temperature, (3) a potentially hazardous food with (4) adequate moisture and (5) a neutral or slightly acidic pH value in order to multiply to harmful levels. Bacterial growth can be minimized by controlling these five factors. Bacteria multiply by dividing in half every 20 to 30 minutes and can produce toxins not easily destroyed by heat.If a time and temperature control for safety (TCS) food is mishandled (e.g. held at room temperature for more than four hours), the food may contain excessive levels of bacteria and bacterial toxins. Every effort must be made to minimize the amount of time that a TCS food is held in the temperature danger zone. The temperature danger zone, 41°to 135°F, is the range of temperatures at which bacteria multiply quickly. Refrigeration at or below 41°F will slow but not stop the growth of bacteria. Freezing at 0°F or below will practically stop bacteria growth and cooking to at least the minimum required temperature will also kill bacteria(but not toxins). See Temperature Chart for Eggs, Fish, Meat & Poultry(Form 22-C)for a list of minimum required cooking temperatures. TCS foods, defined as any food or food ingredient capable of supporting the growth of microorganisms, include raw and cooked foods of animal origin, cooked foods of plant origin and a few other foods such as cut melons, cut tomatoes, cut green leafy vegetables and plant foods containing raw seed sprouts. TCS foods should be handled with appropriate time and/or temperature controls during receiving, storing, preparing and serving Procedures to Control Bacterial Growth ¨Store all TCS food at or below 41°F. ¨Keep salads, sandwiches, milk, etc. in the refrigerator until needed on the serving counter.¨Place leftover cooked food in your refrigerator

KSHAA Announcement March 18, 2020

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USD 218 March 15 2020 Press Release

KDHE update

The Booster Club Ice Cream Social for March 23, had been canceled.

The alumni baseball and softball games for March 28 have been canceled.

UPDATE: As per KSDE: 1. They Strongly recommend closing all schools that are not on spring break this week. March 16-20 2. Will receive further guidance by Wednesday or Thursday of this week. 3. School facilities will be closed for everyone this week except for custodial & maintenance personnel, and district office. 4. Deep cleaning and sanitizing should take place. 5. NO Kshsaa ATHLETIC PRACTICES. This includes all rec games and practices. 6. Weightroom is closed to the public until further notice. 7. Governor Kelly will make an address around 6:00 pm today.

Interim Guidance for K-12 Schools and Pre-K Programs Operated by Schools March 12, 2020 This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available. Please check the CDC website and the Kansas Department of Health & Environment website periodically for updated interim guidance. Although precautions are necessary to prevent the entry and spread of COVID-19 into US communities, care should be taken to avoid stigmatizing students and staff who may have been exposed to the virus. K-12 schools and Pre-K programs operated by schools offer a welcoming, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment to all and should continue to do so. Measures taken by US K-12 schools and Pre-K programs should help prevent the entry and spread of COVID-19 by students and staff who may have been exposed to the virus while minimizing disruption and protecting students and staff from discrimination. This interim guidance is intended primarily for administrators* of public and private K-12 schools and Pre-K programs operated by schools in the United States to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 into their facilities. It recommends actions that school administrators should take now to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among students and staff and to help maintain continuity of teaching and learning if there is community spread of COVID-19 in the future. This interim guidance also suggests strategies to consider if public health officials determine that COVID-19 is spreading in US communities and educational settings. National Guidance What is the role of schools in responding to COVID-19? COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) virus, and we are learning more about it every day. There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. At this point, the best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes it. Stopping transmission (spread) of the virus through everyday practices is the best way to keep people healthy. More information on COVID-19 is available here. Schools, working together with local health departments, have an important role in slowing the spread of diseases to help ensure students have safe and healthy learning environments. Schools serve students, staff, and visitors from throughout the community. All of these people may have close contact in the school setting, often sharing spaces, equipment, and supplies. Guidance for schools with identified cases of COVID-19 identified in their community. To prepare for possible community transmission of COVID-19, the most important thing for schools to do now is plan and prepare. As the global outbreak evolves, schools should prepare for the possibility of community-level outbreaks. Schools want to be ready if COVID-19 does appear in their communities. If local health officials report that there are cases of COVID-19 in the community, schools may need to take additional steps in response to prevent spread in the school. The first step for schools in this situation is to talk with local health officials. The guidance provided here is based on current knowledge of COVID-19. As additional information becomes available about the virus, how it spreads, and how severe it is, this guidance may be updated. Administrators are encouraged to work closely with local health officials to determine a course of action for their childcare programs or schools. Determine if, when, and for how long childcare programs or schools may need to be dismissed. Temporarily dismissing childcare programs and K-12 schools is a strategy to stop or slow the further spread of COVID-19 in communities. During school dismissals, childcare programs and schools may stay open for staff members (unless ill) while students stay home. Keeping facilities open a) allows teachers to develop and deliver lessons and materials remotely, thus maintaining continuity of teaching and learning; and b) allows other staff members to continue to provide services and help with additional response efforts. Childcare and school administrators should work in close collaboration and coordination with local health officials to make dismissal and large event cancellation decisions. Schools are not expected to make decisions about dismissal or canceling events on their own. Schools can seek specific guidance from local health officials to determine if, when, and for how long to take these steps. Large event cancellations or school dismissals*** may be recommended for 14 days, or possibly longer if advised by local health officials. The nature of these actions (e.g., geographic scope, duration) may change as the local outbreak situation evolves. If an ill student or staff member attended school prior to being confirmed as a COVID-19 case: Local health officials may recommend temporary school dismissals if a student or staff member attended school prior to being confirmed as a COVID-19 case. Local health officials’ recommendations for the scope (e.g., a single school, a full district) and duration of school dismissals will be made on a case-by-case basis based on the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 and the specific cases in the impacted community. Schools should work with the local health department and other relevant leadership to communicate the possible COVID-19 exposure. This communication to the school community should align with the communication plan in the school’s emergency operations plan. In such a circumstance, it is critical to maintain confidentiality of the student or staff member as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. If a student or staff member has been identified with COVID-19, school and program administrators should seek guidance from local health officials to determine when students and staff should return to schools and what additional steps are needed for the school community. In addition, students and staff who are well but are taking care of or share a home with someone with a case of COVID-19 should follow instructions from local health officials to determine when to return to school. Consider alternatives for providing essential medical and social services for students. Continue providing necessary services for children with special healthcare needs, or work with the state Title V Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program. Kansas Guidance KSDE is working towards preparedness and preparation for COVID-19 spread across the United States. Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas’s exposure is low at this moment and time. We still need to be vigilant and prepared for if/when the outbreak occurs in Kansas. This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available. Please check the CDC website and the Kansas Department of Health & Environment website periodically for updated interim guidance. What is the role of schools in responding to COVID-19? Schools, working together with local health departments, have an important role in slowing the spread of diseases to help ensure students have safe and healthy learning environments. Schools serve students, staff, and visitors from throughout the community. All of these people may have close contact in the school setting, often sharing spaces, equipment, and supplies. Schools with staff or students who have traveled outside of the U.S. as of February 25, 2020 and until all travel bans are lifted should check-in with their local public health department with their travel history, and follow the guidance from the public health department regarding isolation or quarantine measures. If a local health department, in cooperation with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the President of the United States or the Kansas Governor requires the closure of a school due to an active case (student or staff member) with COVID-19, schools will have three options: Make up the missed school days by June 30, 2020. Submit a proposal to KSDE for the delivery of e-learning to be counted as seat time. Submit a petition to the Kansas State Board of Education and the Kansas Commissioner of Education to waive the legally required minimum number of hours and days schools must be in session. If your school is required to close due to COVID-19, the requirement from KDHE is that the school will be closed for a minimum of 14 days, after which time the communal spread of the virus will be reassessed before the school is cleared to reopen. During this mandated closure, schools will be required to conduct a deep cleaning of the building. If a local school district decides independently (without the recommendation of KDHE and the local health department, the President or the Governor) to close schools, the schools would be required to make up all lost time by June 30, 2020. For specific information on the virus, schools are encouraged to contact the Kansas Epi Hotline, 877.427.7317. For the most updated information on COVID-19, please visit www.kdheks.gov. If schools are dismissed, schools can consider the following steps: Temporarily cancel extracurricular group activities and large events. Cancel or postpone events such as after-school assemblies and pep rallies, field trips, and sporting events. Discourage students and staff from gathering or socializing anywhere. Discourage gatherings at places like a friend’s house, a favorite restaurant, or the local shopping mall. Ensure continuity of education. Review continuity plans, including plans for the continuity of teaching and learning. Implement e-learning plans, including digital and distance learning options as feasible and appropriate. Determine, in consultation with school district officials or other relevant state or local partners: If a waiver is needed for state requirements of a minimum number of in-person instructional hours or school days (seat time) as a condition for funding; How to convert face-to-face lessons into online lessons and how to train teachers to do so; How to triage technical issues if faced with limited IT support and staff; How to encourage appropriate adult supervision while children are using distance learning approaches; and How to deal with the potential lack of students’ access to computers and the Internet at home. E-learning requirements Teachers working with students are appropriately licensed in the state of Kansas. Student attendance is tracked and monitored to ensure compulsory attendance laws are followed. All courses are aligned to local, state, and national standards and contain a syllabus and assignment completion timelines. Students, families and teachers receive sufficient orientation on the E-learning platform. Students and families are provided with teacher contact information. Ensure students and teachers have sufficient access to the internet, hardware and software in their homes. Interventions are available to address student academic, attendance and behavior needs. Special education, English learners, migrant, and homeless services are provided in adherence to state/federal law and guidance. State assessments may not be administered in an e-learning environment. Ensure continuity of meal programs. Consider ways to distribute food to students. If there is community spread of COVID-19, design strategies to avoid distribution in settings where people might gather in a group or crowd. Consider options such as “grab-and-go” bagged lunches or meal delivery. **************************************************************************** Childcare and K-12 administrators can also support their school community by sharing resources with students (if resources are age-appropriate), their families, and staff. Coordinate with local health officials to determine what type of information might be best to share with the school community. Consider sharing the following fact sheets and information sources: Information about COVID-19 available through state and localexternal icon health departments General CDC fact sheets to help staff and students’ families understand COVID-19 and the steps they can take to protect themselves: What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)pdf icon What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Stop the spread of germs – help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19pdf icon CDC Information on COVID-19 and children CDC information for staff, students, and their families who have recently traveled back to the United States from areas where CDC has identified community spread of coronavirus: A list of countries where community spread of COVID-19 is occurring can be found on the CDC webpage: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel For questions about students who plan to travel, or have recently traveled, to areas with community spread of COVID-19, refer to CDC’s FAQ for travelers. Schools can also consult with state and local health officials. Schools may need to postpone or cancel trips that could expose students and staff to potential community spread of COVID-19. Students returning from travel to areas with community spread of COVID-19 must follow guidance they have received from health officials. COVID-19 information for travel is updated regularly on the CDC website. This is an interim document and when more information is received from the CDC and Kansas Department of Health and Environment more guidance will be provided at that time. Definitions Used in this Guidance *Administrators oversee the daily operations of K-12 schools and Pre-K programs. Administrators may include positions like school district superintendents, principals, and assistant principals. Pre-K program means an early childhood program operated by a public or private school. This interim document will be updated when credible and up-to-date guidance is provided by the CDC and KDHE. For More Information CDC Resources Coronavirus Disease 2019 website Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs in Emergencies Do Your Part. Slow the Spread of Germs Don’t Spread Germs at Work Stay Home if You’re Sick Other Federal Agencies and Partners Resources American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) • Hand Washing: A Powerful Antidote to Illness: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health- issues/conditions/prevention/Pages/Hand-Washing-A-Powerful-Antidote- toIllness.aspx Reducing the Spread of Illness in Child Care: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health- issues/conditions/prevention/Pages/Prevention-In-Child-Care-or-School.aspx Germ Prevention Strategies: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthissues/conditions/prevention/Pages/ Germ-Prevention-Strategies.aspx When to Keep Your Child Home from Child Care: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/work-play/Pages/WhentoKeep-Your-Child-Home-from-Child-Care.aspx

Denise Kahler, Director of Communications ‑ (785) 296-4876 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2020 Commissioner of Education issues guidance to school districts regarding COVID-19 TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department (KSDE) remains in regular contact with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) as we monitor and address the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. As of today, March 12, 2020, KSDE hasn’t issued any directive to close Kansas schools nor has the Kansas State Board of Education directed KSDE to waive any education requirements because of COVID-19. As of noon today, there are no confirmed cases of the virus in any Kansas’ schools. Should this change, KSDE has updated its guidance for Kansas schools to include the following: Schools with staff or students who have traveled outside of the United States as of Feb. 25, 2020, and until all travel bans are lifted, should check in with their local public health department about their travel history, and follow the guidance from the public health department regarding isolation or quarantine measures. If a local health department, in cooperation with KDHE, the president of the United States or the Kansas governor, requires the closure of a school because of COVID-19, schools will have three options: 1. Make up the missed school days by June 30, 2020. 2. Submit a proposal to KSDE for the delivery of e-learning to be counted as seat time. 3. Submit a petition to the Kansas State Board of Education and the Kansas Commissioner of Education to waive the legally required minimum number of hours and days schools must be in session. In order to be approved for the delivery of e-learning, schools will have to meet a list of requirements developed by KSDE, which will be distributed to districts in the updated guidance. These requirements include, but are not limited to: 1. Student attendance is tracked and monitored to ensure compulsory attendance laws are followed. Ensure students and teachers have sufficient access to the internet, hardware or software in their homes. Interventions are available to address student academic, attendance and behavior needs. Special education, English learners, migrant and homeless services are provided in adherence to state/federal law and guidance. If a school is required to close due to COVID-19, the requirement from KDHE is that the school must be closed for a minimum of 14 days following the decision, after which time the communal spread of the virus will be reassessed before the school is cleared to reopen. During this mandated closure, schools will be required to conduct a deep cleaning of the building. If a local school district decides independently (without the recommendation of KDHE and the local health department, the president or the governor) to close schools, the schools would be required to make up all lost time by June 30, 2020. KDHE recommends that anyone returning from travel to known “hot spots” for the virus and who have had no known direct exposure to someone with the virus should check in with their local public health department, monitor their health and maintain social distancing. Neither KSDE nor schools have the authority to quarantine anyone who isn’t exhibiting any signs of illness. For the most updated information on COVID-19, we continue to direct you to the KDHE website: www.kdheks.gov. ###

Live on Facebook Friday morning at the Mock Trial.

You are invited to watch the EHS government class Mock Trial The trial will be Friday, March 13 in the Auditorium at 8:30 AM.

NHS Inductions TONIGHT at 7 in the EHS Auditorium. Congratulations to the new members.

Basketball All-League Honors Announced! Jaxon- 2nd Team All-League, Carrie- Honorable Mention, Chevelle- 1st Team All-League, Jenni- 2nd Team All-League. Congratulations Wildcats!

Baseball & Softball Scrimmage

Congratulations Lady Cats on your fantastic season and Substate Runner-up.

Lady Cats @ HOME for championship Saturday at 6 pm. EHS Stuco paying for the first 30 EHS students not already on the pass gate. Let’s double the Wildcat fans from last night.

Results of the Powerlifting Meet held in Leoti...Congratulations to Tyler 1st in the heavyweight division and Kyson 3rd in the 132 weight class.

Youth Entepreneur Challenge is today in the foyer of the HS gym. Feel free to come up and look at the students projects. 8:00: Participants set up projects 9:00-10:45: Projects are judged 11:00: Public is invited to view projects 11:20: Middle School is invited to view projects 11:35: High School is invited to view projects 11:50: Awards will be presented in HS Gym ***Everything should be completed by 12:05

Results of the Power Lifting Competition in Larned on Feb 22nd. Kyson 3rd place 132 weight class, Hadley 3rd place 156 weight class and Forrest 2nd place 132 weight class. Congratulations!!

Sorry for the confusion. KSHSAA just updated the times for the games on Thursday. Elkhart Lady Cats will play Syracuse @ 7:30 in Elkhart.

Updated girls substate bracket

Updated girls sub state bracket.

Lady Cats in substate action Monday night @ HOME 6:00. Let’s fill the stands with Wildcat fans.

7th grade Science Fair Winners

8th grade Science Fair Winners

Sub State Basketball brackets posted below.

Congratulations to our 2020 Morton County Spelling Bee champions. Our Senior champion, who will represent Morton County at the Sunflower State spelling bee in Wichita, is Max Gabino. Our Junior champion (4th & 5th grade) is Raegan Escalera.

If you are mailing a scholarship & it gives a specific postmark, you need to make sure & tell the post office in Elkhart so they can physically stamp it. Unless you tell them, it will be mailed to Amarillo & then postmarked. If you are cutting it close to due date, it may be too late.

Wildcats will host SWH Friday night for Senior Parents night. Games will begin @ 4:45 JV Girls & Boys, 6:30 Varsity Girls & 1/2 C-Team Boys, 8:00 Varsity Boys & C-Team Girls. Sr. Parent's night Ceremony will be in between the varsity games. ;)

Have a great four day weekend Wildcats. See you all back in classes on Wednesday, February 19 at regular time.

Don't forget Parent Teacher Conferences tonight and Thursday evening. 4:15-8:00 at the HS. Check into the office to get your student's progress report.

Congratulations to our EMS A Team Lady Cats on 2nd place at the Hi-Plains League Tournament.

Congratulations to our EMS Wildcat A Team for placing 3rd today at the Hi-Plains Tournament.

Congratulations to our 2020 a Homecoming King Garrett and Queen Bethany

Watch for these in the mail. P/T Conferences next week. Feb 11th & 13th 4:15 to 8:00 in the HS Library.

Tuesday Feb 11th Wildcats take on Turpin, OK. All games will be played in the new gym. 4:45 JV Boys, 6:30 Varsity Girls, 8:00 Varsity Boys. It is also Pink out! Wear your Pink and come support the CATS!

Wildcats play Syracuse tomorrow for Homecoming. There will not be a JV girls game. JV Boys @ 4:45, Varsity Girls and half C-Team boys @ 6:30, Varsity boys will play @ 8:00. Homecoming Ceremony & Crowning will take place during halftime of the varsity boys game.

JV Basketball Tourney in Elkhart continues tomorrow. Boys and Girls both play @ 3:00

There will be a JV girls basketball game @ Campo, CO Monday Feb. 10th. Game will begin @ 4:00 CST

Basketball action tonight here versus Stanton Co. 4:45 JV Boys & Girls, 6:30 Varsity Girls and 1/2 Boys C-Team, 8:00 Varsity Boys & C-Team Girls. Come out and support the Cats!

Don’t forget Friday is homecoming. Coronation will be half time of the varsity boys‘ game.

Monday Homecoming Spirit Week Fraternity/Sorority Day

Just a reminder EES students, tomorrow starts SPIRIT WEEK!!!! It is wear your favorite College Day, this will be the only day we are different than the HS... Don't forget you are competing against the staff for our most spirited prize!

Don’t forget we are filming for hype video today right after open gym. All EHS basketball players are welcome to be part of the video. Please wear dark jerseys.

Don’t forget to check out the Snapchat filter available today only for the dance. See you from at 8:30-11:30.

Homecoming court! Be at the school by 7:50 in the morning for pictures in the library! Do not be late!

Schedule for games @ Moscow tomorrow evening. 4:45 JV boys, 6:30 Varsity girls, immediately following varsity girls JV girls will play 2 quarters in the old gym (approx 7:45), 8:00 Varsity boys

Varsity basketball action @ Walsh, CO tonight. Girls game will start @ 6:00 CST with boys game following. Go CATS!

If you haven’t placed your basketball homecoming shirt order, please get it in ASAP. All orders need to be paid and placed with Mrs. Houtz at the high school. We have a limited number of backs so please don’t be left out.

Bake Sale

Brackets for the JV Basketball Tourney Feb 3rd & 6th.

USD 218 No School TODAY Tuesday

USD 218 2 hour delayed start. Classes will start at 10:00 am weather permitting. No preschool

If you haven’t bought your homecoming dance tickets for this Saturday, please see Mrs. Houtz ASAP. $5 Single $8 couple

All of the EHS 2020 Basketball Homecoming court (not kindergartners) will be introduced at the dance on Saturday. Remember you do not have to pay if you are in the court. Please still see Mrs. Houtz for your free ticket ASAP.

Please get your homecoming shirt order in as soon as possible this week. Orders are due by Friday but Hunny Beez would like to start working on them. Shirts will be ready for pickup Monday and Tuesday of next week.

EHS Lady Cats are the 2020 Hi-Plains League Tournament Champs.

Congratulations to Mrs. Peggy Horton for her Service award given tonight at the Hi-Plains League Tournament. She is represented tonight by her daughter Staci and Amy. Congratulations Mrs. Horton.

Homecoming Week Feb 3-7

TUNE IN TO CATCH SOME WILDCAT ACTION!

Don’t forget to get your tickets for the semi formal homecoming dance on Saturday, Feb 1. Get your ticket from Mrs. Houtz by Friday, January 24. $5 single $8 couple

Attention Class of 2020 Reminder that your senior picture digital copies are due to Mrs. Houtz by Jan 30. Need one for each of the following: yearbook, newspaper, panel, & slideshow. You also need 4 baby pictures turned in to her as well.

Reminder EHS Wildcats @ Lakin tonight for the HPL Tournament. Elkhart takes on Meade @ 6:00.

TCEC presents Superintendent of USD 218, Rex Richardson with a check for USD 218’s portion of the TCEC's shares.

Basketball games with Leoti have been re-scheduled for Monday Jan 27th. 4:45 JV Girls (2 quarters) 4:45 JV Boys followed by boys c-team(2 quarters) 6:00 Varsity Girls 7:30 Varsity Boys.

The basketball games scheduled for today with Leoti have been postponed. Stay tuned for a make-up date. Will post as soon as we know. ;)

There will be a boys C-Team game tomorrow with Leoti. They will play 2 quarters right after the JV boys game in the old gym approx 6:00

Brackets for the HPL Basketball Tournament are posted below. Tournament begins January 20th.

Due to the threat of weather, tomorrow’s Middle School games against Dodge City will start at 3:45pm. There will be 1.5 games for the boys in the new gym, and 1.5 games for the girls in the old gym.

HPL Basketball Tourney Action....Monday Jan 20th Girls will play Meade in Lakin @ 6:00. Tuesday Jan 21st Boys will play Meade in Lakin @ 6:00

Rowdy Crowd

This is the info we currently have for the HPL Basketball Tournament next week. The times will be announced once the tournament is seeded. Girls will play Monday 1-20 in Lakin, Thursday and Saturday in Garden City. Boys will play Tuesday 1-21 in Lakin, Friday & Saturday in Garden City. Stay tuned for bracket.

Basketball games on Jan. 14th @ Deerfield will be varsity only. Girls @ 6:30 Boys @ 8:00. JV Girls will travel to Johnson on the 14th and play in the HS gym @ 4:45

Please be in attendance tonight for the presentation of our colors by our city Color Guard. We will be doing the pledge tonight before the varsity girls game and then doing the Star Spangle before the varsity boys game.

Service Night 2020

Schedule for games with SUBLETTE on FRIDAY JAN. 10th is as follows.... ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED IN THE NEW GYM. 4:00 JV Girls (2 Quarters) 4:45 JV Boys, 6:30 Varsity Girls, 8:00 Varsity Boys

Basketball game schedule for tomorrow night in Elkhart. 4:45 JV Girls vs South Baca (New Gym) JV Boys vs Boise City (Old Gym) 6:30 Varsity Girls vs Boise City 8:00 Varsity Boys vs Boise City. No C games will be played.

Reminder to all Stuco kids. You need to have your 2 dozen chocolate chip cookies to Mrs. Houtz by 4 Tuesday for the Service Night at the ballgame.

EHS Staff Christmas 2019

ATTENTION!!!! Schedule for games in Cimarron Friday the 20th 4:45 C-Girls & JV Boys, 6:30 Varsity Girls, 8:00 Varsity Boys & JV Girls.

Halftime Boys Elkhart 27 Eads 29

Evidently the service really lagged for the girls game. If the boys doesn’t get any better, I will do score updates. Sorry about the inconvenience.

We are live on our YouTube channel. Look for Elkhart High School Elkhart Kansas.

Boys final score. Elkhart 77 Granada 74 Way to go Cats!

Boys score update. Elkhart 51 Granada 55 End of third.

Final Score...Elkhart 67 Granada 44

Elkhart 50 Granada 32 end of the third.

Score update. Halftime of the Lady Cats vs Granada, Elkhart 31 Granada 24. Boys play at 4:00

Schedule for games on Dec 17th in Goodwell, OK is as follows: No JV Girls, JV Boys @ 5:00, Varsity Girls @ 6:30, Varsity Boys @ 8:00. All games will be played in the OPSU gym.

Border War starts tomorrow!

Split the Pot

High School Girls Basketball "SPLIT THE POT" drawing tonight at 1/2 of the boys game 1st Place - $1,000 2nd Place - $500 3rd Place - $250 **The Girls will also donate $150 to Hands for Hope**

Elkhart Lady Cats Split the Pot Fundraiser tonight at the Elkhart vs. Meade game. Drawing will be held 1/2 time of the boys varsity game.

Liberal Leader and Times write about Elkhart Wildcat Basketball 2019-2020

[ https://www.liberalfirst.com/local-sports/winter-sports-preview-2019 ]https://www.liberalfirst.com/local-sports/winter-sports-preview-2019

Final schedule and policy for Dec 19th and 20th

EHS Stuco Silent Auction Friday at first home basketball game.

Key Club Induction has been moved from 2:00 Dec. 8th to Feb. 9th @ 2:00

Game of the Week! Elkhart vs Meade. Friday Dec. 6th. Games start @ 4:45. Go Cats!!

Game schedule for the Border War Tourney in Syracuse next week. Varsity Only.

Stanton County 2019

Wildcat Fans....Time to mark your calendars: Elkhart High School will officially commemorate the 2019 State Baseball Championship at the home basketball game on Friday, January 10th, 2020. This will take place between the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys game. During this evening we will: • Unveil the new State Championship sign on Wildcat Avenue. • Honor the Championship team and coaches at center court • Officially retire the state championship trophy into the trophy case in the basketball commons area. Please plan on attending this fantastic celebration!!!

Hope every one of our Wildcats and their families have a very blessed Thanksgiving break. Reminder no school for USD #218 November 23-December 1.

Compete with class. Stay in your Lane.

Boys Basketball Parents meeting is tomorrow night directly after Booster Club Chili dinner in the HS Auditorium.

Attention EHS Students! Higher Grounds will be offering a lunch option for the students on Fridays. The menu is below.

Thank you to all of the businesses that made our Elementary Halloween Parade a huge success.

As part of our basketball uniform order, Under Armour (Lou's Sporting Goods) will be running the following specials until Sunday, November 17, 2019 (11:59 PM) https://elkhart.itemorder.com/sale

If you are interested in ordering from the Juniors any of their Spirit Wear.... Just click on the link below! When it asks for a name to credit for the fundraiser, you can put a junior name or put yours if you do not know a junior! Either way it helps the junior class! Free shipping if you ship with the fundraiser or you can ship it to your home! Arrival before Christmas! www.SpiritGearDirect.com/Shop

Holidays are around the corner and the Junior Class is selling holiday wrapping, gifts and more. Order online or in person! Sale ends 11/13/19. https://www.shopfund.com/Shop?t=TW&utm_campaign=sbshare&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=transactional&sid=465822# https://www.shopfund.com/Shop?t=TW&utm_campaign=sbshare&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=transactional&sid=465822#

The Elkhart FFA chapter would like to give a big thanks to Higgins Farms and Frownfelter Farm and Ranch! We had a great time traveling to Indianapolis, Indiana for National FFA Convention. We got to listen to the National FFA officers do opening ceremonies and see lots of new agricultural things that will be happening in our nation from the FFA Blue Room. Not only that but also we got to go to a Brett Young concert on Halloween! We learned lots of new things and are very grateful for all our community does to support us.

Elkhart and Inman will kick off at 6:00 in the Regional Championship game Friday night in Elkhart.

If you would like to order a musical shirt, please see Mrs. Houtz by Tuesday, November 5. Short sleeve $15 Long Sleeve $18.50. Must pay when ordered. Thank you.

ALL after school activities/ practices for today have been canceled. This includes CATS in the buildings.

USD218 busses will run an hour late,

These young ladies finished 3rd place in the league volleyball tournament!! They are a hard working group of girls that I have enjoyed coaching the last two years!!! Way to finish the season!!!! I am very proud of you all!!! ~Coach Carrillo

Congratulations to our EMS Varsity volleyball girls for moving on at League. Best of luck tomorrow at Southwestern Heights.

Good Luck Monday to our EMS Lady Cats Volleyball team at the league tournament.

Our greeter this morning. First snowman of the season here at Elkhart High School! Have a Great Day Wildcats & stay warm!

EHS Trick or Treat for Cans Drive begins today, October 24 and runs through Monday, November 4. All items will be donated to our local Hands for Hope. Together we can make a difference!

Reminder that USD #218 has NO School Friday, October 25. Enjoy your 3-day weekend Wildcats!

Sub-State Volleyball in Elkhart Saturday, Oct 26th. Bracket below.

Movie Night of Fright Thursday

EHS MAD Week 2019 (Red Ribbon)

JV Football @ Johnson today has been cancelled due to absences and injuries. C-Team Volleyball will play.

Thank you to those who donated to our Parking Lot Auction.

Reminder there is NO School for USD 218 on Friday, October 18. EHS Football at home Friday. Senior Night At 6:30 and senior fall sport parents need to be there at 6:15. Game time 7:00.

Oct. 18th 7:00 Elkhart vs Johnson. It is also Senior Night, recognition will begin @ 6:30. Admission is free. Thank you Seaboard Farms for your continued support of our Wildcats! Seaboard will be having a pork burger tailgate @ 5:00. See Attachment.

HPL Volleyball Tournament @ Syracuse Oct. 19th. Bracket attached.

Lady Cats play volleyball in Meade tonight. Games start @ 5:00 Schedule is posted below. GO CATS!

Attention!! Calendar Change: Picture Re-Takes will now be Nov. 11th not Oct. 24th. ;)

Sub-State Volleyball @ Elkhart Oct. 26th Info that is available at this time is attached. Bracket will be posted as soon as it is available.

The C-Team Volleyball in Elkhart today will be played in the old gym. Games begin @ 4:00 Elkhart vs Liberal 5:00 Hardesty vs Liberal 6:30 Elkhart vs Hardesty

ATTENTION!! The JV Football game will be @ SWH Monday Oct. 14th @ 6:00

Parent Teacher Conferences Oct. 21st & 22nd. See attached flyer. This will also be coming out in the mail with other important info enclosed. Please notice the time schedule. ;)

Oct. 14th C-Team Volleyball @ Elkhart with Hardesty & Liberal. 4:00 Elkhart vs Liberal 5:00 Hardesty vs Liberal 6:30 Elkhart vs Hardesty

Volleyball games at Lakin begin at 5:00 tomorrow. Schdule below.

USD 218 Job Openings MS Cook ~ Talk to Wanda Ray MS Administrative Assistant ~ Talk to Antonia Villa

Pink Out 2019

Schedule for Volleyball games in Guymon on Thursday Oct 3rd. 4:00 JV best 2 of 3 matches 5:00 (approx) Varsity best 3 of 5 matches It's their Pink Out! Wear your pink!

Elkhart will be hosting Sub-State Volleyball on Oct 26th We will need several workers for this event. If you are interested in helping out please contact the High School @ 697-2193.

Regional Cross Country on Oct 26th will be held in Great Bend.

Volleyball game on Oct 11th @ Syracuse will begin @ 4:30 CST 5 matches will be played (or best 3 of 5) Varsity Only! Football game will follow @ 7:00 CST

Thursday, October 3 Your Life Speaks Nathan Harmon 8:15-9:45 high school 10:00-11:30 middle school 12:45-1:30 elementary school 5:00-6:00 Parents and Community

Red Wheel Pickup at EMS Cafeteria Today (Monday) 4:00-6:00 pm

Congratulations to our 2019 Homecoming King and Queen, Chace and Kira.

The JV Football game with Hugoton scheduled for Monday Sept 30th has been cancelled.

Coronation TONIGHT at 6:20. Elkhart vs Clayton game time 7:00 Free admission tonight compliments of Scott Power

Elkhart High School Homecoming parade TODAY at 2:30 on Main Street.

Schedule for volleyball games in Sublette Oct 1st

Schedule for volleyball games at Elkhart tomorrow Sept. 24th 4:00 Elkhart (V) vs Sublette , Elkhart (JV) vs Sublette 5:00 Syracuse (V) vs Sublette, Hardesty (JV) vs Sublette 6:00 Elkhart (V) vs Syracuse, Elkhart (JV) vs Hardesty Varsity will play on South Net and JV on the North Net. Come out and cheer for the Lady Cats!!

The JV Football game today with Sublette has been cancelled.

Football Homecoming Court 2019 Seniors Whitlee & Emmanuel

Football Gate Buyouts Thank you all for your support of our Elkhart Wildcats. Sept. 13 ~ $1,500 ~ Pate Agency, John Deere, Heartland Tri-State Bank, Robson Funeral Home, & State Farm Insurance. Sept. 27 ~ $2,000 ~ Scott Power Oct. 4 ~ $1,500 ~ Epic Touch Oct. 18 ~ $1,500 ~ Stanton Co. ~ Seaboard

Football Homecoming Court 2019 Seniors Kira & Noah

Football Homecoming Court 2019 Seniors Jazmin & Chace

Football Homecoming Court 2019 Juniors Trista & Miguel

Football Homecoming Court 2019 Sophomores Parker and CJ

Football Homecoming Court 2019 Freshmen Nakaela & Kage

Pink Out Shirts NOW on Sale through Monday

NHS is having a free will donation car wash fundraiser from 10-2 on Saturday at Heartland Tri-State Bank.

Football homecoming spirit days

School Pictures on Wednesday the 18th!

The JV Football game scheduled for Monday Sept 16th @ SWH has been cancelled.

Last day to order your 2019 Football Homecoming Shirts. Come see Mrs. Houtz at the high school to order and pay.

Hugoton VB Tournament Sept 2019

Hey Wildcats, show your school spirit and purchase a "Elkhart Wildcats" license plate for the front of your car. They are $10 ea and can be purchased in the High School office.

USD 218 has an opening for an ESOL para. Please contact Lana Daves for more information

Just a reminder, fall school pictures will be taken in the auditorium foyer on Sept 18th. Order forms are in the office or you may order online ahead of time at mylifetouch.com use picture ID: EVTCX76K9

The Volleyball games tomorrow in Lakin will begin @ 5:00 instead of 4:00

K-4 students will be participating in Operation MAD on 9-11, please have students dressed to help pick up trash, clean things up, and give back to their community! Kindergarten-School/Playground Area 1st-Library Park 2nd-Cunningham Park 3rd-Main Street 4th-Swimming Pool Park

The JV football game scheduled with Cimarron on Monday the 9th has be cancelled.

Thank you to the following businesses for the buyout of the Sept 13th home football game with SWH. We appreciate your continued support of our Wildcats! Pate Agency, American Implement, Heartland Tri-State Bank, Robson Funeral Home, & State Farm Insurance

EHS Football hosts 4 regular season games this year and 3 of our local businesses have bought out the gates thus far! USD 218 would like to give a big Thank You to the following businesses for their continued support of Wildcat Athletics! Scott Power & Equipment- Sept. 27th, Homecoming vs. Clayton. Epic Touch- Oct. 4th, Pink Out vs. Meade Seaboard Foods- Oct. 18th, Senior Night vs. Stanton Co.

Book Orders are ready to go out! Your child should be bringing them home soon. All orders are due by Sept. 20!

3rd Grade Parent Meeting at 5:30pm in the 3rd Grade Classrooms on 8-27-2019 (Tuesday) to go over online parent access to our Wonders-Reading Curriculum!

Just a reminder to come and drop off your school supplies and meet your teacher tonight at the Elementary Back to School Night from 6:30pm-7:30pm!

Elementary School CATS starts Monday August 26th

HS and MS girls volleyball practice begins August 19th at 4pm at the gyms. Have physicals and shoes ready for first day of practice.

✎2019-2020 Back to School is right around the corner!! ...Is your child up-to-date on their vaccines for school entry? ...Do you have their school physical done? If not, give us a call at the Morton County Health Department to schedule ☏ (620) 697-2612 ext.10.... √Yarbrough School starts August 8, 2019 with enrollment any time. √Rolla with USD 217 starts August 20, 2019 with prek to 12th grade enrollment July 31 and August 1, 2019 Elkhart with USD 218 starts August 22, 2019 with the following enrollment dates √USD #218 Elkhart Elementary School August 12th and August 13, 2019 8am to 3:30pm √Usd 218 Elkhart Middle School August 12th and August 13, 2019 8am to 3:30pm √USD 218 Elkhart High School Elkhart, KS August 12, 2019 Seniors 9am to 10am; Juniors 10 to 11am; Sophmores 1-2pm; Freshman 2-3pm

Hope to see everyone!

Call the girls at the Morton County Health Dept 620 6972612 to get you to date:)

STUCO kids have been delivered safely to Emporia State for STUCO leadership workshop. Have a great week!

Graduation dates for USD 218 have changed for 2020. PRA is May 16 EHS is May 17 Post

Mark your calendars now for speaker Nathan Harmon from Your Life Speaks. He will be back in Elkhart on October 3. Plan now to listen to this phenomenal speaker with you kids.

If you would like to add the 2019-2020 school calendar, you can from our google calendar. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=elkhart218calendar%40gmail.com&ctz=America%2FChicago

Booster Club Hamburger Fry Aug 30 at 6:15pm

EHS Enrollment Aug 12 Sr 9am-10am Jr 10am-11am Soph 1pm-2pm Fr 2pm-3pm

FREE WRESTLING CAMP July 25-6pm to 7:30 pm July 26-6pm to 7:30pm July 27- 9 am to 10:30 & 4pm to 5:30 pm. Ages 5 to 12 for boys and girls! It will be in Dungeon at the Old High School Gym.

Congratulations Lane, Javier, and Elian. Our boys played for the East squad and won 15-7.

Wild West Shootout All-Star Baseball Game tonight @ 7. Clint Lightner Field in Garden City. Good Luck Lane, Javier, and Elian.

USD 218 has an opening for high school science. Contact the District Office for further information at 620.697.2195. Equal opportunity employer.

MS Football team camp is week of July 15th every day at 10am

EHS Boys Basketball Team Camp

EMS Girls Basketball Camp

EHS & EMS Wildcat Cheer hosting NCA Camp this week.

Great Job Lane and Coach Hattabaugh. Way to represent Elkhart with a 26-7 win!

Congratulations on the Elkhart baseball team on winning the state championship!

Game day! 7pm kickoff at memorial stadium in dodge city