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The "GSK Science in the Summer" program was in town Tuesday, compliments of Exploration Place in Wichita. What is GSK Science in the Summer you ask? It's a fun and free science education program for students entering grades two through six. Many hands-on activities as they explore the fascinating world of science! The students create their own rocket, investigate the stars and discover how to protect yourself in space. About a dozen or so students were on hand for the 5 hour event. 

The JUNE 11, 2018 USD 353 BOE Meeting Minutes were approved at July's BOE Meeting and are posted below:

USD 353 - Board Mtg Minutes 061118

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The 2018 Summer KANSAS READING ROADMAP program (KRR),  finished their past 2 weeks with field trips to the ALLEY in Wichita and the South YMCA water park for a private swim party! Awesome summer of learning and fun! The KRR Summer Program Graduation Celebration took place Friday, June 29th at Kennedy Elementary for friends and family. Every KRR student received gifts!

At the district-wide, end of school year meeting on Tuesday, Lincoln Elementary Kindergarten teacher Cathy Shuck received the 2017-2018 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD! Congratulations Mrs. Shuck - well deserved!! Mrs. Shuck is seen in pic here, receiving her award from Jodie Heath and Stan Koehler, both with the USD 353 School Foundation.

Retiring this year from the district were: Jamie Ybarra, Barbara White, Dee Ginn, Lester Rose and Pamela Turkle.

The following were recognized for their years of service!

USD 353 2018 Summer Drivers Education

Who can take DE? Students who have completed their eighth-grade year of school and who will be 14 years of age by June 4, 2018, but not yet 21 years of age by September 1, 2018.