USD 343 recognized several staff members last week at our end of the year convocation for their years of service to the district, the state, and for perfect attendance for the school year. Staff recognized were:
5 Years of Service to USD 343- Darian Wolken, Carleigh Whitman, Kelli Jewell, Kristin Gantz, Stephanie Elliott, Jamie Hatcher, Jessica Christman, Lynn Boyd, and Mark Scherschligt.
10 Years of Service to USD 343- Caleb Denton and Ronda Green
20 Years of Service to USD 343- Jennie Powell
25 Years in Education (Statewide)- Kelli Jewell
Perfect Attendance- Courtney Jarvis
Summer conditioning will begin on Monday, June 2 at 7:00 AM. This is open to all incoming 7-12 graders. Students will all start together at 7 am and then break into groups based on experience and skill level from there. Meet in the HS gym. Sessions run from 7:00 to 8:30 Monday - Thursday, starting June 2. If you have any questions, contact Coach Paramore at mparamore@usd343.org!
A "retired" Perry-Lecompton teacher was recognized by USD 343 with the Legacy Award last Friday at our end of year convocation. The Legacy Award recognizes former USD 343 staff members who continue to stay connected by consistently helping out our school district well into retirement.
Congratulations to Tracey Paramore, our 2024-2025 Legacy Award winner! Tracey continues to help USD 343 in our Early Childhood Center as well as at numerous sporting events!
USD 343 says, "THANK YOU!"
Congratulations to Perry-Lecompton Elementary teacher, Ms. Megan Stahl, who received the USD 343 Hupe Teaching Excellence Award on Friday, May 23rd. This award is given "to the outstanding teacher of the district each year, particularly the teacher who most motivates students to want to learn and obtain more education." Ms. Stahl was presented with the Hupe Award Plaque and a check for $1,000 to use as she sees fit. Great job Ms. Stahl!!!
Ms. Stahl was chosen as the winner of the 2024/2025 Hupe Award by a committee consisting of: the senior class president, a USD 343 administrator, and parents from each buildings Site Council. The other nominees this year were: Robert Weinstein, Jennie Powell, Megan Adams, Kristin Gantz, and Carleigh Whitman.
Marius and Ethan are headed to Garden City to participate at the state golf tournament Tuesday and Wednesday. Good luck to these two at state and go kaws!
The Perry Early Childhood Building joined together for end of the year photos. It's a bittersweet day as we transition our kindergarten to first grade and our PreK4 children to kindergarten at PLES! Many staff will remain at the Early Childhood building, but some of our building family will move to PLES, PLMS, and PLHS. Best wishes to wonderful kids and amazing staff!
Check out the new Health Service section on USD 343 Website! All medication, physical, any health forms available to print at your convenience. When we will request students be picked up or stay home related to illness. Information on all other Health services provided and available to your students at USD 343.
Mrs. Jewell's Pre-K 4 classes graduated today! We are so proud of them all! Kindergarten here they come! 💙🎓💙🎓
The google form created for Physical apt sign up is NOT working correctly at this time. I will try to figure out what is going on and resend out a new form for utilization at a later date. It is allowing multiple people to sign up for the same time slot and that is not going to make the process efficient for anyone. Again, my complete apologies while I work through this. Thank you!- Jacki Aldrich, USD 343 School Nurse
Due to the current weather forecast for this evening, we will be postponing the 8th Grade Promotion to tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m.
Mrs. Stahl’s third grade class has been building and creating their own mini society during the past couple weeks. They created their own businesses. Today was Market Day. They were able to sell their goods and services for a profit!
Field Days:
LES 5/20
PES 5/21
The members of Family and Community Leaders have been busy this year completing projects and activities for both YEP (Youth Empowerment and Prevention) and SAFE (Seatbelts are for Everyone). Yesterday, their hard work and dedication paid off, and they were awarded the YEP Chapter of the Year award. Great job!!
Mrs. Jewell's AM & PM Pre-K 4 classes published a book called "Sounds All Around". Today we had our publishing party with a reading of the book and autographing all the copies. Today was "P" day of the ABC countdown so it was a Publishing Popcorn Party!
The boys golf team is "tee-ing" up for a great end to their season! Good luck at your last couple of golf meets!
PLHS hosts their varsity golf meet at Lake Perry today. Good luck to our golfers and Go Kaws!
JV golf is headed to Jeff West today. Good luck to our JV golfers and Go Kaws!
Baseball and Softball hosts Riley County at home tonight. Games start at 4:30 PM. Good luck and Go Kaws!
PLHS is hosting their JV track meet tonight. Field events start at 4:00 PM and running events start at 5:30 PM. Good luck JV track!
Baseball and softball travels to Royal Valley tonight. Games start at 4:30 PM. #gokaws
