Ad Astra Academies State Fair Field Trip Information
Our field trip to the state fair will be on Tuesday, September 15. Here are the key details:
We will meet at GATE 5 at 8:50 am.
Students must bring a lunch and a water bottle. We will not be going to the food court, so they should not count on buying food from vendors.
Students must stay with the Ad Astra group during our field trip. Parents are welcome to meet us at the fairgrounds at 8:50 and attend the field trip with us, but students must stay with the group to be counted present for the day.
We will NOT be going to the carnival/Midway during our field trip. Students are welcome to return on their own after school on Tuesday to enjoy the carnival without having to pay admission, since they will be able to re-enter the fair later in the day.
They are welcome to bring some money, but they will need to stay with the group so options for spending the money will be limited.
We will leave the fair at about 1:00 and return to school for some academic work time. Parents can check their student out at the end of the field trip, but otherwise alternative students will come back to the building.
Alternative students need to bring their computers to school with them on Tuesday, because we expect to work on classes after we return from the fair.
Our field trip to the state fair will be on Tuesday, September 15. Here are the key details:
We will meet at GATE 5 at 8:50 am.
Students must bring a lunch and a water bottle. We will not be going to the food court, so they should not count on buying food from vendors.
Students must stay with the Ad Astra group during our field trip. Parents are welcome to meet us at the fairgrounds at 8:50 and attend the field trip with us, but students must stay with the group to be counted present for the day.
We will NOT be going to the carnival/Midway during our field trip. Students are welcome to return on their own after school on Tuesday to enjoy the carnival without having to pay admission, since they will be able to re-enter the fair later in the day.
They are welcome to bring some money, but they will need to stay with the group so options for spending the money will be limited.
We will leave the fair at about 1:00 and return to school for some academic work time. Parents can check their student out at the end of the field trip, but otherwise alternative students will come back to the building.
Alternative students need to bring their computers to school with them on Tuesday, because we expect to work on classes after we return from the fair.
Ad Astra Academies State Fair Field Trip Information
Our field trip to the state fair will be on Tuesday, September 15. Here are the key details:
Students must bring a lunch and a water bottle. We will not be going to the food court, so they should not count on buying food from vendors.
Students must stay with the Ad Astra group during our field trip. Parents are welcome to meet us at the fairgrounds at 8:50 and attend the field trip with us, but students must stay with the group to be counted present for the day.
We will NOT be going to the carnival/Midway during our field trip. Students are welcome to return on their own after school on Tuesday to enjoy the carnival without having to pay admission, since they will be able to re-enter the fair later in the day.
They are welcome to bring some money, but they will need to stay with the group so options for spending the money will be limited.
We will leave the fair at about 1:00 and return to school for some academic work time. Parents can check their student out at the end of the field trip, but otherwise alternative students will come back to the building.
Alternative students need to bring their computers to school with them on Tuesday, because we expect to work on classes after we return from the fair.
Our field trip to the state fair will be on Tuesday, September 15. Here are the key details:
Students must bring a lunch and a water bottle. We will not be going to the food court, so they should not count on buying food from vendors.
Students must stay with the Ad Astra group during our field trip. Parents are welcome to meet us at the fairgrounds at 8:50 and attend the field trip with us, but students must stay with the group to be counted present for the day.
We will NOT be going to the carnival/Midway during our field trip. Students are welcome to return on their own after school on Tuesday to enjoy the carnival without having to pay admission, since they will be able to re-enter the fair later in the day.
They are welcome to bring some money, but they will need to stay with the group so options for spending the money will be limited.
We will leave the fair at about 1:00 and return to school for some academic work time. Parents can check their student out at the end of the field trip, but otherwise alternative students will come back to the building.
Alternative students need to bring their computers to school with them on Tuesday, because we expect to work on classes after we return from the fair.
We are so excited to announce our nominees for Kansas Teacher of the Year!
Elementary Nominee: Shelly Cole – Music Teacher, Buhler Grade School
Secondary Nominee: Vicky Richardson – Math Teacher & Media Specialist, Prairie Hills Middle School
Please help us congratulate these teachers on their nominations and wish them luck as they enter their applications!
Elementary Nominee: Shelly Cole – Music Teacher, Buhler Grade School
Secondary Nominee: Vicky Richardson – Math Teacher & Media Specialist, Prairie Hills Middle School
Please help us congratulate these teachers on their nominations and wish them luck as they enter their applications!
Think Pink Night 2026 is coming up! Consider purchasing a t-shirt for the September 25th home football game.
All proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Council of Reno County. The store is live and will be closed on Friday September 11th at 11:00 am in order to get shirts here on time.
If you have any questions please email Anna Wray awray@usd313.org at Buhler High School.
Visit this link to order
https://thinkpinkbuhlerfinchers.itemorder.com/shop/home/
All proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Council of Reno County. The store is live and will be closed on Friday September 11th at 11:00 am in order to get shirts here on time.
If you have any questions please email Anna Wray awray@usd313.org at Buhler High School.
Visit this link to order
https://thinkpinkbuhlerfinchers.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Check out this week's Ad Astra Academies Spotlights, Celebrations, Need to Know Information, and Upcoming Events in this week's edition of Ad Astra AstroNotes. (Open this link to be able to access sign up forms and documents.)
Buhler Families,
If you have not completed a free and reduced lunch application please do so here.
Also, be sure to complete the consent for disclosure form to make sure our food service director is able to share your student's status with the relevant school employees who are able to reduce other qualifying school fees. Click here to complete that form
Please find the Superintendent's Newsletter that I will start putting out quarterly. I hope you find it informative! There are two hot links under the "Events" section that can be accessed using the pdf version linked here:
https://aptg.co/jVGcGv
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
USD #313
https://aptg.co/jVGcGv
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
USD #313
Applications for our board member vacancy are due Monday at NOON! See below for details.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Buhler USD #313 has a vacancy on the Board of Education for member district 2-5, position 5. Applicants must reside in this district to apply. The Board of Education will interview selected applicants and appoint the member to serve out the remainder of the unexpired term.
To view the member district boundaries and download the application, please visit:
https://www.usd313.org/page/board-of-education
All applications are due to Wendy Neill at the central office on Monday, August 17th at noon. Please see the application for more details.
Fall Driver's Education registration is now available! You do NOT have to be a Buhler student to register
Full details and registration at this link: https://sfnd.io/2kzz6
Full details and registration at this link: https://sfnd.io/2kzz6
Buhler Staff and Families,
Our district is struggling with keeping our buildings cool and we have a few systems down after the storm last night. Due to the extreme heat, Buhler Schools will dismiss 2 hours early again today, Friday, August 14th.
Our buildings will run the same schedule as we had yesterday with the two hour dismissal. Cares Club will operate as normal as their area is not affected.
Cindy Couchman, Superintendent
A few spots remain in our USD 313 preschool classrooms for the year. You may call any of our school offices to inquire and enroll your student!
See the images for details! We can't wait to see you!
Buhler Schools is sharing important information regarding cell phones and social media. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning experience for our community of learners while complying with the law. Below you will find both the "why" behind the law along with answers to a few Frequently Asked Questions you may be having as school starts. Schools will operate under a "See it. Hear it. Take it." approach regarding student cell phone use.
We appreciate your support of our staff and students as we recognize change can be difficult but we welcome any opportunity to grow and improve. Buhler Schools is committed to providing a safe, focused and positive learning environment for all students. Please see the graphics attached or for better viewing, use the links below.
For information on HB 2299: https://aptg.co/K9-NQ8
For Frequently Asked Questions/Answers: https://aptg.co/qHNtRT
Welcome back to SCHOOL, Ad Astra Academies students and families!
We look forward to an exceptional 2026-2027 year with us at Ad Astra!
Please see your email for a note from Mrs. Herron, our Ad Astra Academies Director!
Can't wait to see you NEXT WEEK!
We look forward to an exceptional 2026-2027 year with us at Ad Astra!
Please see your email for a note from Mrs. Herron, our Ad Astra Academies Director!
Can't wait to see you NEXT WEEK!
Remember to stop by our retirement reception for Laura Meyer Dick this evening at the Burkholder Administrative Center. Laura is retiring after serving our school board for 17 years!
47 days of serving breakfasts and lunches is coming to an end this week. As of last Friday, they have served 50,192 lunches and 50,192 breakfasts which means we served an average of 1067 students every day.
They have served in the rain and the heat (boy howdy!) and always with a smile on their face. We hope you have enjoyed and appreciated them as much as we have enjoyed serving you.
HOWEVER - all good things must come to an end - at least until next year. The last day for summer meals at our 2 locations (BHS and UV) will be THURSDAY, July 30th. On Thursday, students will receive lunches and breakfasts for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday so come with a way of transporting meals if you are picking up for a larger group!
47 days of serving breakfasts and lunches is coming to an end this week. As of last Friday, they have served 50,192 lunches and 50,192 breakfasts which means we served an average of 584 students every day.
They have served in the rain and the heat (boy howdy!) and always with a smile on their face. We hope you have enjoyed and appreciated them as much as we have enjoyed serving you.
HOWEVER - all good things must come to an end - at least until next year. The last day for summer meals at our 2 locations (BHS and UV) will be THURSDAY, July 30th. On Thursday, students will receive lunches and breakfasts for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday so come with a way of transporting meals if you are picking up for a larger group!
They have served in the rain and the heat (boy howdy!) and always with a smile on their face. We hope you have enjoyed and appreciated them as much as we have enjoyed serving you.
HOWEVER - all good things must come to an end - at least until next year. The last day for summer meals at our 2 locations (BHS and UV) will be THURSDAY, July 30th. On Thursday, students will receive lunches and breakfasts for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday so come with a way of transporting meals if you are picking up for a larger group!
If you’ve missed us as much as we’ve missed you, get ready to mark your calendars!
Check the images for enrollment and open house times, as well as what the first two weeks of school look like for different ages.
See you soon!
Bus drivers are needed as we gear up for the start of the 26/27 Buhler school year. Apply online via the employment tab at usd313.org
Please share this opportunity with friends and family who may be interested.
