Early Childhood parents,A survey has been sent to your email concerning funding for next year. I am needing information from you to assist in completing a grant application that we are filling out.If you are on the USD 223 Early Childhood list-serv and have a child that will attend our program next year, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. It is... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, If you have a child ages 1-4 that you would like to have attend the 3&4-year-old program when they are eligible, please answer the questions attached to the appropriate link. Each questionnaire is confidential. Names or specifics will not be shared. Data from these questionnaires will help us to determine if restructuring our current... READ MORE >
There will be an informational meeting at Hanover Public School on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, to discuss, gauge interest in, and answer questions about starting a 3&4-year-old Early Childhood program at the Hanover School beginning the 2021-2022 school year. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. will be for discussion and Q&A with any interested area daycare providers. At 7:00 p.m.,... READ MORE >
There will be an informational meeting in the Linn Library on Monday, December 7, 2020, to discuss, gauge interest in, and answer questions about starting a 3&4-year-old Early Childhood program at the Linn School beginning the 2021-2022 school year. 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. will be for discussion and Q&A with any interested area daycare providers. At 7:00 p.m., the meeting... READ MORE >
Good morning,You can view the latest available information addressing contact tracing by clicking here.Please note that individuals wearing an approved mask (see link) appropriately will not be quarantined should they be identified as a close contact. Conversely, individuals wearing a gator or bandana as a face covering face a significantly higher risk of being... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, At last night's Board of Education meeting, it was decided to extend Thanksgiving Break one more day through Monday, November 30, 2020. Students will return to school on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. This change intends to allow an additional day, after the holiday, for any possible symptoms to show for staff or students before resuming classes.... READ MORE >
Parents,Please click on the link below and take a few minutes to provide us with information in assisting with our re-opening plan for the upcoming school year.Thank you!https://docs.google.com/forms/... READ MORE >
Hello again, Our attempt at having graduation on the earliest possible day was obviously thwarted after the Ad Astra Reopening Plan 1.5 came out. Since then, we have been waiting to see if any other changes would take place, collecting thoughts, opinions, speaking with parents, and most importantly, the seniors, concerning the “where” and “when” for graduation... READ MORE >
Tomorrow, USD 223 will again be serving meals at all four established sites. When you pick up your next meal, you will be given a Food Service Accountability form. In the future, you will need to show this form if you pick up any meal, and your child is not present. We will follow a three-week rotation on our lunch menu, which is shown below. Tomorrow,... READ MORE >
March 28, 2020 Hello again! Today, I want to clarify what Governor Kelly’s “Stay-at-Home Order” that was issued earlier today means for our current operating procedure. First of all, the governor’s executive order does not change our Continuous Learning Plan. USD 223 will continue to operate with the online classroom routine that we have in place. However, due... READ MORE >
I hope this finds everyone transitioning as well as possible while adjusting to the changes in our normal routines. I want to catch you up on the latest changes and updates on some things that will possibly affect you or your child. But first, I would like to give appreciation to our staff. There have been a few issues to work through, but as a whole, the amount... READ MORE >
Grab and Go meals will continue being offered for all children ages 1-18 at the following locations. - Linn at the southeast doors of the school and from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday- Hanover at the cafeteria doors from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday - Palmer at the rear of the Palmer cafe from 12:15 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday... READ MORE >

The board approved the 2020-2021 District Calendar at the February Board Meeting. READ MORE >
Hello from USD 223 Barnes TLEC Preschool! PreSchool open House will be two different days and time. This will be an opportunity to meet staff, look around room, drop off school doucument and supplies. All documents need to be on file for each child so please bring all paperwork. This is just a meet and greet activity with ice cream.Thursday 22nd 5:30-6:30 or... READ MORE >