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 >
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 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 >
TLEC PreschoolChild Check November 6, 2020November 6th from 8:30am to 12:00Barnes, KSFree Screening call or email to schedule your appointment 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 >
Linn Parents,It has come to my attention that several parents are dissatisfied with the parking situation in Linn. We started with parking the students in the front in anticipation of the construction that would be taking place on the new gym. This is an attempt to reduce liability and allow large trucks transporting material, cranes and specialized equipment to... READ MORE >
Click here to print the 2020-2021 District Calendar Updated August 2020 READ MORE >
USD 223 Community, As you all may have heard, we have a shortage of bus route drivers. Currently we lack licensed bus drivers in both Hanover and Linn. Hanover will have Daniel Meyer drive Mary’s route with a few more stops. We will have two van routes in place of Harvey’s route. Coach Lohse will drive the Barnes route, but we are at a loss for a consistent... READ MORE >
Parents and Staff, First, I want to sincerely thank all of you for your patience, support, and willingness to help as we finalize plans for the upcoming school year. As you know, this fall will present some unique challenges that none of us have dealt with, and it will take everyone working together like never before. Our plan is close to completion and we... READ MORE >
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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 >
USD 223, Route Driver Needed in Hanover. $18.00 per hour starting pay with benefits. Get a Commercial Driver’s License for free. Reasonable hours and great kids! Contact Tim Mueller at (785) 763-4231 for more details. 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 >
USD 223 Community,Currently USD 223 are three route drivers short for the 2020-2021 school year. With the COVID-19 situation, we do not know how transportation will look. This is especially true if specific social distancing protocols restrict the amount of students who can ride at a time. This School bus sign up form link is to identify early who will be riding... 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 >

Thank you USD 223 staff for everything you have done done and continue to do! We appreciate the amazing job that you do and the care you have for our children. READ MORE >

USD 223 Community,This week's beef comes from a locally sourced donated beef. For more information on the Farm to Table program call Tim at 785-747-6956.t READ MORE >
USD 223 Community,The free meal sign up form is updated. Please note that we are not serving on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend and be healthy!t 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 >
USD 223 Community,The Dates for this week's sack lunch sign up are posted on the links (March 31 message). I apologize for the inconvenience. Have a great week and be well!t READ MORE >
USD 223 Community,I apologize for running out of meals today, however, we set our meal count based on the quantity of people who fill out the sign up form plus account for a little overage. The numbers look low this week, compared to the past week. Unfortunately if you did fill out the form and there was no food left, we have no way of tracking your name, we are... 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 >
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 >
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 >
Parents,USD 223 is offering a free sack lunch with breakfast for the next day Monday - Friday at the Hanover and Linn Public Schools. This service is for children ages 1 - 18. Below is a link to sign up in order to gain an accurate headcount and reduce food waste. Please fill out one form for every child that will take advantage of this service. If you have any... 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... 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 >
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FAN INFORMATION1. State Tournament Website – www.dodgecity.org/statebb2. United Wireless Arena address – 4100 W. Comanche, Dodge City, KS 678013. The only entrance for spectators will be through the ticket office located on the southeast corner of the arena.4. Ticket Prices a. $9.00 – Adult b. $6.00 – Students5. No helium filled... READ MORE >

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We could really use your help, please apply for an Activity or Route driver today! READ MORE >

The board approved the 2020-2021 District Calendar at the February Board Meeting.Click Here to Print a PDF of the Calendar. READ MORE >
We are hiring for summer help positions from May 26 - August 7, 2020. Application will be accepted through April 3, 2020. Applicants must be eighteen or over; have a valid driver's license, be in good physical condition, and are able to lift fifty pounds above their heads. The work will be physical and diverse; involving lifting, carrying, painting and using some... READ MORE >

Linn Boys Regional Bracket READ MORE >

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Hanover Girls Regional Bracket READ MORE >

Hanover Boys Regional Bracket READ MORE >
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Ladies and Gentlemen,USD 223 is auctioning several item to get them off our inventory. We are currently auctioning a refrigerator, milk cooler, commercial fridge, hutch, kiln, football scoreboard, light fixtures, and 5 weed eaters. The Auction will close on February 25.Thank you,Tim READ MORE >
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am excited to introduce the beginning of our Farm to Table Program. USD 223 will be taking donations of Beef and Pork for processing and use in our school cafeterias. In return the District will receipt the donors for tax purposes. Additionally, we will use our website, Facebook and Twitter to advertise a big “Thank you” to... READ MORE >
I have over twenty years experience as an administrator or coach. To say I’ve had a few difficult conversations over that span would be an understatement. It just comes with the territory. One fundamental lesson I have learned through the years is that you’d better know your facts. More times than I care to remember, the person I’m having a conversation with has... READ MORE >

We will be having another Child Check in Barnes at the Preschool on February 21, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please see the attached flier for contact information READ MORE >
This month I will address the topic that a lot in the community have already had conversations about and give a little background perspective from my end. When I began this job on July 1, 2018, one of my first tasks was to familiarize myself with the facilities and to evaluate their strengths and needs. Upon completion, I evaluated each facility in comparison... READ MORE >
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I am finally getting an moment to sit down and write. My intentions this year are to submit an article once or twice per month and update on what’s going on within the district or across the state with matters that are pertinent to us as a district. This time around, I am introducing new staff members and would like to welcome students and families back to another... READ MORE >
The Board of Education approved the 2019-2020 calendar at the March board meeting.2019-2020 District Calendar READ MORE >