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!
There will be a High School Golf awards banquet this Wednesday, June 8th @ 6:00 pm at Los Primos.
Ahoy Mateys! We can't wait to see those signed-up tomorrow for SLAM!
Congratulations to the high school girls basketball team for getting 2nd place in their division at the Wichita MAYB Tournament!
Samantha Poppe and Kylie Stone performed with the Kansas Lions Band today in Pittsburg, KS. They spent all week rehearsing with the symphonic band and small ensembles. It was a stellar performance, with Kylie being a featured percussionist during one piece! 🦁🎶
High school track recognition banquet is tonight at 7:00 pm in the high school cafeteria, food will be provided!
Rep Co forensics is now on the journey home from DC. We are very thankful for this opportunity to compete and see such a beautiful and varied city! We toured several monuments on Memorial Day, as well as taking a boat ride down the Potomac. Wish us safe travels on our journey back today!
Reminder: Summer weights and conditioning for JH and HS boys starts tomorrow, 6:00 -7:30 am. JH and HS girls will start on Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 am.
Attached is the link to the summer activities calendar- https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=c_k5crsdtts1hejknf8qjqppq9bk@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago
Thank you to these leaders of the future junior class, for helping serve the BHS/RCHS alumni banquet last night! ❤️💙❤️💙 Go Buffs!
Republic County’s recent graduates Jaycie Stindt and Cassey Robertson have stamped their tickets for octofinals at the National Catholic Forensics tournament! They have placed in the top 64 teams out of 150+ competing duos across the country! Wish them luck in their out rounds during the 2nd day of competition on Sunday! This honor has only been achieved a handful of times in the program’s history, and never before in duo.
