Ad Astra Academies

Did you know? District technology, food service, transportation, maintenance, financial, and administrative support staff are spread across three different buildings with campuses on opposite sides of Buhler. We also share space with staff and students in Ad Astra Virtual and Alternative Academy. The Raising the Standard bond issue would provide ample office space for all district departments on the same campus and allow district staff and Ad Astra staff and students their own dedicated space. See the images below for what a dedicated campus space for all district support staff could look like. Vote in person on April 4th! Early voting begins on March 27th at the Reno County Annex and advance mail in voting has begun. See here for more information, including polling locations: https://www.renogov.org/138/Elections

Did you know? Ad Astra Virtual Academy opened in August of 2021 and Ad Astra Alternative Academy opened in August of 2022 as an option for Buhler High School Students. Alternative and Virtual students utilize two meeting rooms at the district office for in person learning, individual tutoring, group projects, team building activities, state testing, and homework help. The Raising the Standard bond issue will provide these students and teachers a dedicated space more conducive to their learning needs. The images below show elementary Ad Astra Academy students working on an art project together and a line drawing of what a dedicated space for these students could look like. Vote in person on April 4th! Early voting begins on March 27th. View voting locations and many more details on our website here: https://www.usd313.org/page/raising-the-standard-bond-issue

Today is the day! New preschool and kindergarten students may attend the application clinic at Plum Creek. Bring with you: Birth certificate Immunization Record Proof of Residency (Visit our enrollment page to see which documents will qualify as proof of residency here: https://www.usd313.org/page/enrollment-information-forms) Buhler Schools' preschool and new student kindergarten enrollment roundups are coming up in March! We offer FREE half day preschool for 3 and 4 year olds AND low cost 1/2 day child care in the SAME building. Attend any of the times listed on the flier, regardless of the school your student would attend. If your student is a current Buhler PreK student, you do NOT need to attend for kindergarten roundup. Come join us!

Buhler USD 313 has an opening for director of grounds. Come help us continue to make our property exceptional! Visit the link below for more information, including the job description for this position. https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Maintenance%2fCustodial

Join us for our annual STEAM Camp this summer! Our teachers always craft a fun, memorable, and educational week. A change to be aware of this year is that students will choose one week long session to attending, rather than two weeks. We hope this allows families to plan around other camps without sacrificing time at any of them. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehi0QEC9aZ8gdUxgNDCdrIEYiY5niJzuWaHcmkxbMdiOYESw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Don't forget to join us TONIGHT for STEAM Family Night at the Cosmosphere! Doors will open for activities at 6:00 with Dr. Goddard's Lab shows at 6:30 and 7:15 Last year was a BLAST! We can't wait to see you!

Are you looking for a job with: Paid prorated Health Insurance Options KPERS Retirement Paid Disability Pay ranging from $14.25 to $16.25 Dental and vision plan options 403b match opportunities Excellent on the job training …Then check out becoming a bus driver for USD 313! We offer paid in house training to get your CDL Passenger endorsement. We need you!! Apply in person or online: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/

Don't forget to join us THIS THURSDAY for STEAM Family Night at the Cosmosphere! Doors will open for activities at 6:00 with Dr. Goddard's Lab shows at 6:30 and 7:15 Last year was a BLAST! We can't wait to see you!

Today is the day! New preschool and kindergarten may attend the application at Union Valley. Bring with you: Birth certificate Immunization Record Proof of residency Visit our enrollment page to see which documents will qualify as proof of residency here: https://www.usd313.org/page/enrollment-information-forms Buhler Schools' preschool and new student kindergarten enrollment roundups are coming up in March! We offer FREE half day preschool for 3 and 4 year olds AND low cost 1/2 day child care in the SAME building. Attend any of the times listed on the flier, regardless of the school your student would attend. If your student is a current Buhler PreK student, you do NOT need to attend for kindergarten roundup. Come join us!

Buhler Schools' preschool and new student kindergarten enrollment roundups are coming up in March! The first one takes place this coming Monday, March 6th! We offer FREE half day preschool for 3 and 4 year olds AND low cost 1/2 day child care in the SAME building. Attend any of the times listed on the flier, regardless of the school your student would attend. If your student is a current Buhler PreK student, you do NOT need to attend for kindergarten roundup. Come join us!

Buhler Family,  Across the state of Kansas today many school districts are receiving swatting calls.  “Swatters” do this by making phone calls to emergency lines like 911 and falsely reporting a violent emergency situation, such as a shooting or hostage situation. Buhler Schools have NOT received such a call. In order to be proactive, our administrative team met with Reno County Law Enforcement and Buhler Police Chief Banning this morning.  If dispatch or a building receives a call, the building will be put into lockout mode until this threat is investigated and proven false.   During a lockout, no one will be allowed to enter or exit the building so please DO NOT approach or call the building. School inside the building continues as normal. If such a situation arises, a message will be sent to our entire Buhler community who will be kept updated throughout the situation.  Our number one priority is keeping students safe while not disrupting the learning environment.  We are fortunate to have a proactive law enforcement that has the same mission.  Cindy Couchman, Superintendent

USD 313 has declared a number of school buses as surplus and they are up for auction. Go here to view the auction and make sure to click on the image if you are interested to find more details about each bus. This auction ends March 14th. https://www.gavelroads.com/auctions/22053-March-14th%2C-2023-Agriculture-%26-Construction-Equipment-Auction

Each month all USD 313 students and staff focus on a core essential skill. March's skill is forgiveness. We practice being forgiveness in many ways through the hard work of learning and growing together, both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities. Take some time to talk about forgiveness with your students this month! #BetterTogether #Bexceptional

Buhler families and caregivers, you should have received an email with a link to participate in our annual family engagement survey. Please complete this at your earliest convenience. It will close this coming Friday. Thank you! #BetterTogether

At 2:55 today, Plum Creek Elementary was notified by Reno County Dispatch to put the building into lockdown. This was a precautionary measure as a suspect near the school was being pursued by our local law enforcement. At 3:10, the suspect was apprehended and Plum Creek was released from lockdown by our local law enforcement. Students were dismissed at 3:15 without incident. Because of the protective actions of our law enforcement, at no time were any students or staff in danger. We are thankful for their communication and protection of our community. Thank you also to our bus drivers, parents, and staff for being patient at dismissal time. Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler Schools

Did you know that Parents as Teachers is available for families in USD 313 boundaries? Parents as Teachers (PAT) is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child is age 6. See the brochure for more information here and sign up here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1341300/scan_kmcclure_2019-09-16-13-38-15.pdf

Our central office is hiring for a benefits and substitute teacher clerk. The people and culture at our central office create a fun and rewarding place to work! Apply online and please share with anyone you know that may be interested: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Business%2fClerical

Our very own Ashley Bunting (Sides), pictured second from left, has won the Region 1 Horizon Award! Ashley teaches science and STEAM at Prairie Hills Middle School. This means that not only was she recognized as one of the top first year teachers in the state, she is now recognized as one of the top 4 first year teachers in the state! She receives a scholarship from Security Benefit for achieving this award. Congratulations Mrs. Bunting, we are proud of you! #CommittedtoExcellence

Buhler USD 313 continues to seek bus driver help. See the information below about the jobs that are available and training steps. Mandy Gantenbein will help train you on site here in Buhler! Below are some opportunities that may work for you or someone you know: -Non-CDL routes ($13.20-$15.20 per hour depending on experience) - This does not require a CDL but does require a DOT physical. A route driver is guaranteed 3.5 hours per day and has benefit options such as KPERS retirement, 403b match, and health insurance. -CDL routes ($14.00-$16.00 per hour depending on experience) - This does require a DOT physical. A route driver is guaranteed 3.5 hours per day and has benefit options such as KPERS retirement, 403b match, and health insurance. -Activity route driver (CDL required): The activity rate is $11.75. You also get paid the same rate whether you are driving or a spectator at the event. Steps to obtaining a passenger CDL - This process is guided by our transportation director, Mandy Gantenbein. Mandy has helped to certify 8 drivers this year. 1. Study and take written tests to obtain permit - Mandy will walk you through a highlighted manual to help with the studying process 2. Complete ELDT (Entry Level Driving Training) with Mandy 3. Begin practicing skills on the bus with Mandy (driving, backing, pre-trip inspection, etc.). 4. USD 313 schedules a time with the examiner. You will be tested on pre-trip inspection, backing, and driving skills. Please pass along this information to anyone you may think might be interested in taking on any of these roles. Call the transportation office at 620-543-6829 with any questions you have. Thank you for your help in sharing this opportunity!

It is February...the month of LOVE. Time to show some love to our amazing staff!! We know you’ve experienced an employee going above and beyond for you, a student, a parent, a peer, or a community member! Please help us recognize that employee by completing this short nomination form. https://forms.gle/pSDVzSSQTFX3sKB79 All employees nominated will be recognized with a certificate and two of the nominees will be chosen as the monthly Standing Ovation winners and receive a $25 gift card courtesy of the Buhler Education Foundation! Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler Schools