***This information comes from the Mayo Clinic Health Systems website. If you have any questions please contact your health care provider. Vaccines are perhaps the best hope for ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Two pharmaceutical companies have applied for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency use authorization for new COVID-19 vaccines, and a limited number of... READ MORE >
This can be a very scary time for kids and teens. Please make sure you're talking to them about what is going on, and checking on them to make sure they're okay. Remember that stress lowers the immune system. Try doing activities everyday that will help your families mental health. READ MORE >
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Ready or not, it's here! The flu, strep, and many other illnesses have shown their faces in our school district. Here are some things to remember if you have a sick one. USD #218 district policy: If your child is experiencing any of the following symptoms, please keep them home. Fever of 100 F or higher. Your child may return to school when they are... READ MORE >
The Elkhart Middle School’s Exploration Class studied about one of the most important life skills they will need to know to become productive adults. The students worked on some banking lessons about savings and checking accounts, debit and credit cards, loans, interest, investments, CD’s and other practical money lessons to help a 7th and 8th Grader understand... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, October 23, 2019 several 7th & 8th Grade students from Elkhart Middle School’s Exploration Class visited the Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart. The students were given a tour, of the establishment by Marcia Swan, Executive Director, as well as a description of the job opportunities available through the facility. The students heard... READ MORE >
There is a new exciting experience for some of the 7th and 8th Graders at Elkhart Middle School. This year the students have the opportunity to participate in an, “Exploration Class.” The course includes exposure to many elective offerings with the Acellus program, a computer based curriculum. The Acellus program is currently offering the... READ MORE >
On Monday, September 23rd, the Exploration Class of Elkhart Middle School had a Morton County experience, like no other. Forty-six students composed of 7th and 8th graders from EMS observed a Morton County Commissioners meeting, descriptions of duties and responsibilities of many Morton County Department leaders, and a tour of the Morton County Jail. The... READ MORE >
School is back in full swing, and I thought I would take some time to introduce myself. My name is Sonia Giddens, and I am the nurse for USD #218. I grew up right here in the wonderful town of Elkhart, KS, and graduated with the class of 1997 from Elkhart High School. I earned my Associate's Degree in Nursing from Seward County Community College, and plan to... READ MORE >
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