**Happy Homecoming Week Bulldogs! Let’s show our spirit and support this week by participating in our events! Remember to be working on your class posters! There may be a prize for the winning class!**Our forensics team has their first meet last Saturday and did wonderful! Carly and Ginger placed 6th in Duet, Carly placed 6th in Oration, Elise placed 6th in... READ MORE >
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 >
Please click on the link to get information about post-secondary opportunities and a guide to colleges and universities. Please contact Mr. Voelker if you have questions.https://5il.co/nx8i READ MORE >
At last night's meeting, the Board of Education voted to release students at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020. Students will be released from school for the semester, following the lunch period. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 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 >
November 16th, 2020 November 16th, 2020 Dear Parents, In light of all the Covid cases I have decided it would be best to NOT have the elementary music program in person on Tuesday, December 1st. Instead of our traditional program, I will record the students singing their songs at school. I will then have it downloaded to a private YouTube concert. When it is... 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 >
TLEC PreschoolChild Check November 6, 2020November 6th from 8:30am to 12:00Barnes, KSFree Screening call or email to schedule your appointment READ MORE >
Dear Linn Public School Families, Today, I was notified that a staff member at Linn Schools has tested positive for COVID-19. Per our protocol, all areas of the building that the individual has used in the past several days has been thoroughly clean and disinfected. We will continue taking any necessary steps to protect the health of our students and... READ MORE >
I hope this post finds everyone well. I typically post this message sooner in the year. However, this year I wanted to ensure we would get off the ground and stay there, before posting. Now that school is up and running, and it appears as if that will continue, I want to say hello and welcome everyone back to the 2020-2021 school year. Some good news is that as of... READ MORE >
Recently, USDA approved a waiver allowing breakfast and lunch to be free for all students through December 31, 2020 or until USDA funding is exhausted. Beginning today, USD 223 Barnes-Hanover-Linn has been approved to participate and will begin serving both breakfast and lunch to students through that program. Please contact the District Office at 785.763.4231 if... READ MORE >
Please click on the link to find information about Mr. Voelker's presentation - Chart Your Course. This has information ab out careers, colleges and other relevant topics related to making is successfully out of high school and into college or a career.If you have any questions, please talk with Mr. Voelker.https://5il.co/kgdj READ MORE >
Parents – As we begin school on the 19th, there are a few housekeeping items that I want to communicate with you. 1. Students will not be allowed in the building before 7:40 am. We will be conducting temperature checks as students arrive, and we will not have anyone available to conduct this check until 7:40 am. As they come into the building they will... READ MORE >
Juniors & Seniors - Below are the steps if you are wanting to enroll in a college class at Cloud County.STEP 1: Apply for Admission ASAP. If you haven't taken a class at Cloud County Community College, you need to "APPLY FOR ADMISSION" here ... READ MORE >
Below are links to the updated KSHSAA guidelines. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/FMfcgxwJWrjWPVjPszSdbCpPrflMgLzl https://5il.co/ik4nhttps://5il.co/ik4o READ MORE >
Please join us on August 3rd from 5 pm to 6:30 pm for a Pulled Pork Supper to raise funds for the Ruacho family. Please stop by the school to pick up a meal and make a free will donation to help relieve the burden of some the medical expenses. There is an account set up at United Bank and Trust if you can not make it to the meal. Thank you so much for coming... 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 >
Good afternoon,We are going to make another attempt to have a graduation ceremony in Linn and Hanover. Hanover graduation is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. in the high-school gymnasium. Linn graduation is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. in the high-school gymnasium. There are current travel bans from the states of Alabama,... 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 >
Congratulations to the following seniors on being awarded a local scholarship. Thank you to all of you have have donated your time or money to help further the educational endeavors of our students. Your dedication to education is commendable. Scholarships 2020 Local scholarships given to the LHS Class of 2020 ... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, I have not posted in a bit as some consistency and routine have set in and everyone has been busy adjusting. Hopefully, this finds everyone well as we wrap up what has undoubtedly been my most memorable school year. At last night’s Board of Education meeting, graduation was set for June 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. This date was set so that it... READ MORE >
USD 223 TLEC Preschool in Barnes is accepting applications for 3 year old peer students for the 2020-2021 school year. The 3 year old class is Monday - Thursday from 8:00am to 11:00am. Peers must reside in the district, be 3 years for age by June 1, 2020 and attended a child check. If interested please send a letter of request with the child's name. address,... READ MORE >
Attached is an article with resources to help 2020 graduates make post-secondary decisions. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Voelker or Ms. Root. https://5il.co/f976 READ MORE >
April 6th - 9th Meal Sign-up Hanover Schools Linn Schools No meals will be served April 10th or April 13th 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 >
Linn Schools Continuous Learning Plan What has the staff been doing this week? Staff began development of quality learning activities that not only re-emphasize the skills that have been taught previously, but also skills that will prepare students for the upcoming year. Our staff has really focused on Google... 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 >
Home Distance Learning Plan Linn Schools In order to maintain a Continuous Learning Plan, USD 223 will be shifting to a digital instructional system. This will require access to the internet. In the event that internet access is not available to the student, we ask that you try to get service through a phone hotspot or contact a service provider to see... READ MORE >
Parents and community, I hope this finds you well and adjusting to the changes that have been made to our lives and daily routines. I have not posted anything for a couple of days and wanted to share where we were at and where we are going. A little housekeeping first……. It was brought to my attention today that our message posting was... 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 >
Today, March 17, 2020, Governor Laura Kelly announced all school facilities will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This will place tremendous hardship on our families and staff, and impact the social and emotional well-being of our students. KSDE has been working on contingency plans since mid-March, including how we can meet the ongoing... READ MORE >
Good morning,For clarification purposes, USD 223 will not have classes in session for the week of March 16 - March 20. We will update you on any other changes as they happen.Should the cancellation continue after next week, we are willing to supply lunch to any students in need. Please contact your building administrator via email and let them know if your child... READ MORE >
When I left for the State Basketball Tournament on Thursday, I was informed that I needed to stop and grocery shop before returning home. I knew I wouldn’t want to take the time after driving any distance so I decided to stop by Walmart in Dodge City the morning after the tournament abruptly ended. While shopping, I realized the importance of bulk purchasing... READ MORE >
Please click here to review the fact sheet census READ MORE >
The board approved the 2020-2021 District Calendar at the February Board Meeting. READ MORE >
Please see the flyer about a Safe Sitter Course offered through the Clay County Medical Center. READ MORE >
Please see the flier for information about making appointments for Child Checks at the Barnes Pre-School. READ MORE >
At this month’s Medical Explorer Post #2156, CCMC will offer the opportunity to learn about prenatal care as well as labor and delivery in our Birthing Center! One of our OB physicians will share about the role an OB physician plays in prenatal care. Abbey Lund, OB Director will cover a variety of topics including: signs of labor, stages of labor,... READ MORE >
Please join us as Randy Nadler will be speaking to at Linn. He will give a presentation to the elementary students at 9:00 and JH/HS students at 10:15 am. The community and parents are invited to attend this presentation. READ MORE >
Please see the flier about meals for youth in Washington County. Please contact Kaydee Tran for more information.Kaydee Tran Community Development Advocate NEK-CAP, Inc. 1112 N. Independence Ave. Beloit, KS 67420 Office: (785) 547-7136 ktran@nekcap.org www.nekcap.org READ MORE >
Turn in your receipts for Jacks to the office and help us earn educational rewards. READ MORE >
Please click on the links below to see the August Breakfast and Lunch Menus.August Breakfast MenuAugust Lunch Menu READ MORE >
Click on the links below to access the school supply lists for 2019-20.School Supply List - EnglishSchool Supply List - SpanishIf you have questions or trouble accessing the information, please contact Ms. Root at the school. READ MORE >
LOCAL FARMER DIRECTS AMERICA’S FARMERS GROW COMMUNITIES DONATION TO LINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Each year, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program partners with local farmers to provide grants to local nonprofits. Since 2010, the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program has given more than $33 million to over 8,000 nonprofits across rural America. ... READ MORE >
USD #223 is looking for summer custodial/maintenance help at both Hanover and Linn Schools. The positions will be 40 hours a week for the months of June and July. You must be 18 years old to apply. For more information or an application contact either school or the district office at 785-763-4231. READ MORE >
Free physicals are available at the Clay County Medical Center. The are available from now until August 31, 2019. Please see the flyer for more information or contact the Clay County Medical Center at 785-632-2144. READ MORE >
Special Education Parent Survey Recently, Kansas parents of students with disabilities who have IEPs received a notification letter asking them to complete an online Parent Survey. The survey responses are used to help guide efforts to improve services and results for children and families receiving special education services. If you are a parent who received... READ MORE >
TALK WITH THE DOCS Sunday, April 28 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. FNB - WASHINGTON BABYSITTERS' TRAINING ON CHILD CARE EMERGENCIES •Hands on experience with CPR • Choking, Etc. • EVERYONE WELCOME • FREE TO THE PUBLIC Dr. David Hodgson Andrea Blumer, APRN Dr. Kellen Sherlock READ MORE >
Dear Parents/Guardians: The Kansas State Board of Education launched a new vision for education – Kansas leads the world in the success of each student. This vision focuses on identifying and addressing the unique needs of each student. A key piece of this vision is helping students to explore and identify their passions while graduating them with the skills... READ MORE >
Linn Schools would like to Congratulate Marcy Oehmke on being name the District Chapter Adviser of the Year. She will be recognized at the State Leadership Conference in Wichita on Monday, April 8th. READ MORE >
Please click on the links below for information about a summer meal program for students. Gap Brochure Flyer Announcing Program If you have more questions, please contact the Outreach Office at 785-547-7136. READ MORE >