Reminder: Throwing practice tonight at 7:00 at the track! Open to anyone wanting to practice!
Congrats to the Blue Team for winning the Republic County Girls 3 on 3 league. Coach Allie and I appreciate all the hard work the girls have put in this summer!
Make plans now to attend the RCJSHS Booster Club Golf Tournament and Membership Drive August 14th at the Belleville Country Club!
Dr. Kelly Gillespie is presenting an ‘Adaptive Schools Seminar’ to eleven educators from Republic County Schools, which includes other educators from Pike Valley, Concordia, Washington, Clifton-Clyde, and LCNCK.
Super proud of these young ladies! They were up early to help with commodity distribution before cheer practice! Go RC Cheer! ❤️💙
RCJSHS girls basketball finished up Midwest Elite Camp today. Thanks to Coach Nate and Coach Caden for coming and pushing us to get better!
The high school volleyball team put on a Future Buffalo Camp last week! Everyone learned some skills and had a lot of fun!
Reminder: 7-12 grade boys attending the Midwest Elite Basketball camp. If you have not brought in your registration or payment, please do so to weights Monday morning, or immediately prior to camp. Reminder the camp is the "Double-Header." If you need an extra form, here is the link that can be printed.
Go Buffs!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z4cQazJHIFnyv7QqC9EQNttdaFZ2Y6PY/view?usp=drivesdk
Midwest Elite Basketball comes to Belleville Monday, June 20th through Wednesday, June 22nd to host a camp for those that signed up. Girls camp will be from 8 a.m to noon each day and boys camp will be from 1 p.m to 5 p.m each day. Look forward to see the improvements made by everyone involved. Go Buffs!
USD 109 NAMES INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT
JUNE 17, 2022 –
The USD 109 Board of Education has announced the selection of Nancy L. Meyer as the interim superintendent for 2022-2023 school year. Mrs. Meyer will take the reins on July 1, 2022 with her first day in the district on July 5. Formal approval took place at a special board meeting held June 17, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.
Mrs. Meyer and her husband, Gary currently reside in Olathe, KS. Previously, Mrs. Meyer served as interim superintendent at Riley County, KS, in 2015-2016. She was superintendent at Holton Schools from 2010-2014, and Marmaton Valley Schools from 2006-2010. She has also served as a high school principal for 3 years and a business teacher for 12 years. Most recently, she has been substitute teaching in the Kansas City area.
Mrs. Meyer will receive a one year contract with an annual salary of $90,000 and benefits. She will replace Superintendent Larry Lyder.
Information about Early Childhood Screenings for children ages 0-5.
USD 109 is looking for bus drivers to join our transportation team. A class B CDL along with the P and S endorsements are required. The district will provide training to acquire this license if necessary. Starting wage is $18 per hour for a route driver with a guaranteed minimum of at least 4 hours per day. More hours are available through some noon pre-school routes as well. Activity drivers will start at $15 per hour. Anyone working over 25 hours per week will also be eligible for a full single paid health/dental insurance.
For additional information or if you have questions, please reach out to Andy Horner, transportation director, at ahorner@usd109.org or 785-527-0732.
To apply for a position, be complete the online application at https://usd109.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Fbla national qualifiers made a presentation to the community coffee group last Thursday. Thank you for listening and for all your support. We have a great community who supports our student leaders.
Reminder: Cross country meeting-Monday, June 13th at 5:30 in the main gym. Any high school and junior high students that plan to go out for cross country next year, please attend!
Don’t forget the Lady Buff Youth Volleyball camp starts tomorrow! It is June 13-15 from 8:00 am-11:30 am! It is for all girls entering 3rd-8th grade. This is put on by the high school volleyball coaches and players, it is $20 to participate and includes a t-shirt! There is still time to sign up, just come tomorrow at 7:45 am to get registered!
The high school girls will also have their team camp this week, Monday-Friday from 1:00-4:00!
Republic County Junior Senior High School is looking for anyone interested in any of these coaching positions for the 2022/23 season:
FALL
HS Football-2-3 Assistants
Cross Country-Assistant
JH Football-Assistant
JH Volleyball Head & Assistant
WINTER
HS Boys Basketball-Assistant
JH Girls Basketball-Head & Assistant
Please contact Alan Sheets or Kelly Melton at 785-527-2281; or asheets@usd109.org or kmelton@usd109.org
Don’t forget the Lady Buff Youth Volleyball camp is next week, June 13-15 from 8:00 am-11:30 am! It is for all girls entering 3rd-8th grade. There is still time to sign up, just come on Monday at 7:45 am to join in!
SUMMER FOOD -- Reminder Students 1 year to 18 eat FREE
Meals served at East Elementary, 1811 O Street, Belleville, Kansas -- use gymnasium door
Breakfast -- 7:30am - 8:15am
Lunch -- 11:30am - 12:30pm
Click on link for menus
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UPDATE ON SUMMER MEALS -- We have had some confusion on if meals are available as Grab and Go this summer, 2022. We are encouraging children to eat at the cafeteria for both lunch and breakfast. We do realize that this causes a hardship for some families, due to this we WILL be allowing you to pick up meals for Grab and Go for your children, for this Summer. TIMES -- Breakfast -- 7:30am - 8:15am -- Lunch 11:30am - 12:30pm. Reminder you need to come into the cafeteria to pick up the meals. Please use the gymnasium door at the East elementary, 1811 O Street, Belleville, Kansas.
Cross country meeting-Monday, June 13th at 5:30 in the main gym. Any high school and junior high students that plan to go out for cross country next year, please attend!