Imagine a scenario where every second counts—a student or staff member collapses, and panic ensues. In such moments, having a well-structured and practiced Cardiac Emergency Response Plan can mean the difference between life and death. USD 343 is PREPARED and we are ready to ACT!!
Tennis is headed to Baldwin today. Good Luck Ladies!
Volleyball is headed to Sabetha today to take on the bluejays and the Riley County falcons. Good Luck and Go Kaws!
USD 343 would like to congratulate Mrs. Van Dyke on being named the USD 343 Elementary nominee for the Kansas Horizon Award for the 2025-2026 school year. This award recognizes exemplary teachers who have completed their first-year who perform in a way that distinguishes them as outstanding.
GAMEDAY!
Come out tonight to watch our football team take on Sabetha!
Come out tonight to watch our football team take on Sabetha!
Thank you, 7 Brew Coffee for the delivery of free drinks for our teachers and staff. We appreciate your kindness! The drinks were delicious.
A special thanks too to Ms. Kasson for entering our name.
Attention Kaw Fans of ALL ages!!
Blue Crew Nation is proud to announce the first COMMUNITY PEP RALLY of 2025!!
Come join us for a 'Tiger Roast', and wish our Kaws good luck as they prepare to take on our rivals, Jeff West! Plan on a fun, laid back evening with the best community around, supporting the best kids in the county!
We hope to see all of you there!! LET'S GO, KAWS!!
Blue Crew Nation is proud to announce the first COMMUNITY PEP RALLY of 2025!!
Come join us for a 'Tiger Roast', and wish our Kaws good luck as they prepare to take on our rivals, Jeff West! Plan on a fun, laid back evening with the best community around, supporting the best kids in the county!
We hope to see all of you there!! LET'S GO, KAWS!!
Tennis is headed to Topeka-Hayden today! Good luck ladies and Go Kaw!
Come out to support our volleyball team at their first home triangular!
This program is for families who: Live in Kansas, Have kids in 1st through 5th grades, Want to make healthy changes, Speak English
Participants will receive:
A free, online program to learn healthy lifestyle skills, Access to dedicated and supportive family health coaches
$75 for each data collection visit
(up to $225 total)
Two Garmin fitness trackers
A Bluetooth smart scale
Paper will go home today with enrollment information!
Join us tonight for our football season opener at home!! Go Kaws!
Attention Kaw Nation (and surrounding areas)!!
Varsity Blues is having yet another fundraiser!! This one will be BIG!! Come check out our GIANT yard sale, on Saturday, October 4, from 8:00am- 4:00pm!! We will be set-up in the football parking lot!! There will be something for everyone including bicycles, home decor, clothing, shoes, furniture, games and SO MUCH MORE!! Over 18 FAMILIES will have items for purchase! Prices will be LOW, so make sure you mark your calendars!! Cash and Venmo accepted!!
If you have any questions, OR would like to donate items to sell, please reach out to Crystal Lueb, clueb@usd343.org.
We are ready to help you find the treasures you can't live without!
Varsity Blues is having yet another fundraiser!! This one will be BIG!! Come check out our GIANT yard sale, on Saturday, October 4, from 8:00am- 4:00pm!! We will be set-up in the football parking lot!! There will be something for everyone including bicycles, home decor, clothing, shoes, furniture, games and SO MUCH MORE!! Over 18 FAMILIES will have items for purchase! Prices will be LOW, so make sure you mark your calendars!! Cash and Venmo accepted!!
If you have any questions, OR would like to donate items to sell, please reach out to Crystal Lueb, clueb@usd343.org.
We are ready to help you find the treasures you can't live without!
Tennis is headed to Topeka-Hayden today! Good luck!
Picture Day is 09/12/2025, mark your calendar! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy, visit https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0086VYF.
Volleyball is headed to Holton for their first triangular of the season!
Oral health, is an important part of children’s overall health and is a critical component in the child’s ability to learn and succeed in school. Kansas State Statute 72‐6251 requires all students enrolled in Kansas schools to receive a free dental screening each year.
On 9/2/25 Allways Community Health Center, will be assisting school Nurse with Dental Screenings. This is a 10 second look into students mouth. NO cleanings, xrays, etc.
If you do not wish your child to participate an OPT Out Form needs to be filled out: these will be sent out
We are excited to welcome Ms. Mariesa Preble to our teaching staff! Ms. Preble joins us from Hampstead, New Hampshire, and is currently completing her student teaching at USD 343 under the mentorship of Ms. Allison Day. As a student at the University of Kansas, she brings fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to our classrooms. When she's not teaching, Ms. Preble enjoys unique adventures as a licensed scuba diver and cheering for her favorite Boston sports teams. Her passion for education stems from her love of working with children and witnessing those special "light bulb moments" when students grasp new concepts. Ms. Preble particularly values building connections with each student and appreciates our tight-knit school community where everyone supports one another's success.
USD 343 is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Childcare Classroom Teacher! If you, or someone you know, are interested in applying please do so at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/3hnyn4p7
Good afternoon, we have a quick message from our partners at BHS:
While we are very happy that everyone is excited about the new facilities that will be available this year, they are not currently open to the public. Please refrain from entering the new facilities (including the baseball and softball complex) without communicating with the building, or district administration. While portions of the Bond construction areas are nearly complete, there are areas that are still not safe for the general public to enter. Thank you for your help!
Once all of the construction is complete, USD 343 will be looking for an opportunity to showcase the improvements if been made district-wide for all of our patrons.
Grace O'Trimble brings a wealth of experience and deep community roots to USD 343. A graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School and Emporia State University, Mrs. O'Trimble began her teaching journey in USD 501, where she taught first grade for two years. She then returned to her hometown of Perry, dedicating eight years to teaching first grade at Perry-Lecompton. After taking a brief pause to focus on family, she is thrilled to return to USD 343, where her passion for first-grade education continues to flourish.
Beyond the classroom, Mrs. O'Trimble enjoys an active lifestyle with her family, including her husband Mitch and their four children: Sadie, Ada, Henley, and Holden. She values morning coffee, workout sessions, and cherishes family dance parties. As a third-generation educator following in the footsteps of her grandmother and mother, Mrs. O'Trimble believes in building strong relationships with her students and creating a nurturing classroom environment. Her deep connection to USD 343, both as an alumna and now as a teacher, reflects her commitment to continuing the district's tradition of educational excellence. A Fun Fact (courtesy of her daughters): Mrs. O'Trimble can touch my tongue to my nose. Watch out America's Got Talent...She's coming for you! Help us welcome Mrs. O'Trimble back to our USD 343 family!
