Ad Astra Academies

Buhler Staff and Families,  After driving the roads on all sides of the district this evening, the south side of our district is definitely seeing some bad road conditions.  The roads everywhere are becoming not only snow packed but very slick.  Due to road conditions, Buhler Schools will not have school on Friday, January 10th.  A decision on practices will be made by 12:00 tomorrow and communicated through your student’s coaches.   The daycares, Buhler Beginnings and Crusader Corner, will be open with normal hours.   I know this has been a frustrating week for staff, students, and families.  The safety of staff and students continues to remain at the forefront when making these difficult decisions.  Have a good weekend. Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Staff and Families, The roads to Buhler (Medora and 30th) are still not great.  If you haven’t traveled them and have a teenage driver doing so tomorrow, please see the attached picture of the Medora Road.  The “S” curves are in the shade and even more slick than ever. PLEASE take 30th into Buhler.  If you live on the north side of Hutchinson, I recommend taking highway 61 to Inman and coming into Buhler from the north.  To allow drivers more time to get to school and for the sun to give us better visibility, Buhler Schools will be on a 2 hour delay Thursday, January 9th.  Review with young drivers to travel SLOWLY, allow space between cars, be careful on overpasses and be aware of roads in the shade. With the 2 hour late start, the following will be implemented: No morning PreK No breakfasts will be served Shining Stars will be open 2 hours late Bus pick up times will be 2 hours late All start times will shift back two hours: BGS 9:50 UV/PCE 10:10 PHMS 9:45 BHS 10:00 AdAstra Alternative 10:00 High school students will report directly to 1st hour Middle school students will report directly to 1st hour Buhler Beginnings Daycare and Crusader Corner Daycare will open and operate with normal hours. Please be sure to wear shoes that provide traction. Our sidewalks (especially those on the north side) are still slick so be careful getting out of your car and walk like a penguin!  Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Staff and Families,  Some decisions on cancelling school are clear and obvious - tonight’s decision is not quite so clear.  After driving many roads, I am still not comfortable with having high school students driving the roads to Buhler.  This is a long way of saying: *Buhler Schools will not have school on Wednesday, January 8th. *Our daycares, Buhler Beginnings and Crusader Corner, will be open with normal hours.   *Again, a decision on practices will be made by 12:00 tomorrow and communicated through your student’s coaches.   Today’s shout out still includes our maintenance folks but I would also like to thank Reno County Roads Dept for checking the Medora Road and putting more sand on it. I think it will be critical in helping the road clear more by Thursday.   If you or your kids are getting cabin fever and need something to do, feel free to come clear off our playground blacktops!  I bet our elementary teachers will be thankful to have outdoor recess when they return! See you all on Thursday! Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Staff and Families, Due to the road conditions, Buhler Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7th. All scheduled events are also cancelled. A decision on practices will be made by 12:00 Tuesday. The two daycares, Crusader Corner and Buhler Beginnings, will be open Tuesday with normal hours. Our maintenance workers have worked in the cold all day to clear lots and sidewalks. A big thank you to Steve Armbrust, Isaac Broeckelman, Randall Schultz and our folks who stepped in and helped today: Seth Gould, James Metzger, Ian Metzger, and Thomas Montano. Hopefully tomorrow road conditions will improve as we look forward to having everyone back after a long break. Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Staff and Families, Happy New Year! 2025 has started out with a little fog, freezing drizzle, sleet, snow, wind, and low wind chills. We got all winter has to offer in 48 hours. Due to the road conditions, Buhler Schools will be closed Monday, January 6th. Because of the severity of road conditions, our daycares, Buhler Beginnings and Crusader Corner, will also be closed Monday, January 6th. A decision on practices will be made by 12:00 Monday and communicated through our coaches. Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler USD #313

Buhler Beginnings Day Care, located in Buhler Grade School, has an immediate opening for a day care room lead. Please share with friends and family who may be interested. The link to apply, along with the job description and qualifications, is below. https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Child+Care+Centers

Our December Core Essential Value is SERVICE. This month, service will be defined, explained, role modeled and encouraged as "lending a hand to help someone else." Tis the season of giving so why not leverage the gift of service as a way to help others!

Happy American Education Week! At Ad Astra Academies, we are beyond grateful for our incredible staff who go above and beyond every day to inspire and empower our students. 💙✨ As one of our parents beautifully shared: “This is our first full year at Ad Astra and all of the educators there have helped us immensely through the transition! I love that we can do school work at home and I can give one on one attention that students can get through homeschooling, but we also have the security of a curriculum that's teacher approved and we always have the extra help when I feel like I don't know how to help. Mrs. Starkweather is always willing to go the extra mile, whether it's problems with assignments or the harder life lessons like learning grit and accountability.” Let’s celebrate the dedication and passion that make a difference! 💡 #AmericanEducationWeek #ShapingFutures

SAVE THE DATE! On January 17th, 2025 the Buhler Education Foundation will be hosting Dueling Pianos in the brand NEW 1861 Club on the state fairgrounds. In addition to the excellent entertainment there will be raffles, amazing local flavors, and opportunities to learn how the foundation serves our students and schools. Tickets will be available by December 9th and you'll be able to find that info on our website and social media. We hope to see you there!

Happy American Education Week! At Ad Astra Academies, we are beyond grateful for our incredible staff who go above and beyond every day to inspire and empower our students. 💙✨ As one of our parents beautifully shared: “Ad Astra has been an incredible blessing to our family. Our children are thriving in this learning environment. The staff has shown our family such love and kindness. They have walked us through each step as we made the adjustment to schooling virtually and at home. Ad Astra has given us the tools, support and encouragement we need to homeschool successfully. Our children know they are valued, cared for and loved at Ad Astra, for these reasons they can now learn and grow. Ad Astra is a special place and we’re thrilled to be a part of the family.” Let’s celebrate the dedication and passion that make a difference! 💡 #AmericanEducationWeek #ShapingFutures

Happy American Education Week! At Ad Astra Academies, we are beyond grateful for our incredible staff who go above and beyond every day to inspire and empower our students. 💙✨ As one of our families beautifully shared: “I’m obsessed with Ad Astra! From the flexibility of when my child can do her work to the in person, encouragement, and helpers, we cannot express enough gratitude! The relationship that Ad Astra’s team has built with my daughter goes beyond any classroom ever has. She now feels like part of a little family and not an annoyance. My daughter has a unique style and unique needs, and we have been able to figure out how to meet those. I’m grateful I get to work with her at home most days and grateful for the time she gets to spend with peers at field trips and in your fun classroom environment. The extra learning resources, activities and events make this virtual learning style just perfect for our daughter!!! Thank you for all the love and support you’ve given us so far!!! My daughter has even come home describing how she believes you all don’t get paid enough and need a raise I agree. Give yourselves a raise ;)” Let’s celebrate the dedication and passion that make a difference! 💡 #AmericanEducationWeek #ShapingFutures

Crusader Corner and Buhler Beginnings Day Care have immediate openings for ages birth through 3. Our staff provide a caring, joyful, and creative child care environment for your little ones! Apply to our centers at the links below and reach out to Cherish Kelley with any questions you have. (Please note, the application asks for credit card information but you are not charged until your child is officially enrolled) Buhler Beginnings (Located in Buhler at Buhler Grade School) https://app.tryplayground.com/listings/fnSCbSl39LPT4egreGT4 Crusader Corner (Located at 509 East 56th Ave in Hutchinson) https://app.tryplayground.com/listings/N6KRqUwjk0VHHkCv72VX Please share with friends and family members seeking care for their little ones!

Happy American Education Week! At Ad Astra Academies, we are beyond grateful for our incredible staff who go above and beyond every day to inspire and empower our students. 💙✨ As one of our families beautifully shared: "Ad Astra Academies is Home; it's Family. There is no better feeling as a parent than when you know your child/children will be going to school feeling 100% comfortable to be themselves. Our children have grown in confidence and independence since starting with Ad Astra Academies. The staff has truly been a blessing!” Let’s celebrate the dedication and passion that make a difference! 💡 #AmericanEducationWeek #ShapingFutures

We had a surprise visit from our new friends with Hutchinson PD today, and they brought their drone with them that is used in surveillance and clearing buildings! Did you know drone pilots can find careers in both the public and private sectors? If that intrigues you, you might be interested to know that at Ad Astra Academies we offer a drone piloting class for high school students that helps prepare students to take the drone pilot exam.

It's American Education Week. Let's give a big shoutout to the amazing staff who make Ad Astra shine every day! 💫🍎

Mrs. Kohls and Ms. Shook are at Prairie Hills Middle School this afternoon cheering on our #42! 🏀 Did you know Ad Astra Academies virtual and alternative students can participate in KSHSAA sponsored activities in school buildings if they meet KSHSAA's academic requirements?

This month's Core Essential Value is generosity. Our students will be discussing how, "making someone's day by giving something away," can impact our friends, neighbors, and classmates throughout November. Generosity is a great way to become a positive world changer, which is our district vision for each of our students! #Positiveworldchangers

November activity calendar is out now!

🎶Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you...🎶 Celebrating Brooks' big day today!

Save the date for November 14th, 16th, or 17th to join us for our high school musical production of "The Sound of Music." See details, including ticket info, in the image below.