Republic County USD 109

Parents and Basketball Players; We had a great year across all sports and all age levels boys and girls! Here is an opportunity to continue that growth and encourage your kids to get outdoors (or in the gym) this summer and keep getting better! Don’t forget to watch for camps, clinics and other local opportunities as well! Please reach out if you have any questions. This idea was borrowed from another community that had much success and is working to build strong programs with youth that carry on into later ages. Please reach out with questions to jstrnad@usd109.org.

Parents and Basketball Players; We had a great year across all sports and all age levels boys and girls! Here is an opportunity to continue that growth and encourage your kids to get outdoors (or in the gym) this summer and keep getting better! Don’t forget to watch for camps, clinics and other local opportunities as well! Please reach out if you have any questions. This idea was borrowed from another community that had much success and is working to build strong programs with youth that carry on into later ages. Please reach out with questions to jstrnad@usd109.org.

The Junior High track team is competing at the Minneapolis Junior High Invitational Track Meet today, April 16th, in Minneapolis.
Order of Events:
Pole Vault- 12:30
Field Events- 1:00
3200 Meter Run- 3:30
Running Events: 4:00
See attached Order of events for specific details/approx. times.
Good luck to all junior Buffs.

Volunteer Opportunity

East Elementary is excited to host Body Venture on the morning of Wednesday, April 22.

What is Body Venture? A description is attached for you to learn more about the experience for our students. To provide this incredible experience for our students, we are looking for volunteers in 3 different areas:

Setup - This will take about 1 hour on Tuesday, April 21st, at 5:00 pm. 8 to 12 volunteers needed

Station Presenters - These volunteers will be at a station for each part of the body, such as the skin, stomach, mouth, etc. These can be set up from 8:15 - Noon or in two different sessions from 8:15-10:15 or 10:00-12:00. There are scripts and all the information/materials needed ready to go for the presenters! 12 to 24 volunteers needed, based on 2 or 4-hour sessions.

Takedown - This will take about 1 hour on Wednesday, April 22nd, starting at 12:15. 8 to 12 volunteers needed

If you are available to volunteer, please complete this form. https://forms.gle/DNdrpq6yfhSLuvQp6

Good luck to the JV Golf team as they travel to Cedar Hills Course in Washington today. The meet will start at 3:00. Teams competing today are Centralia, Frankfort, Hanover, Linn, Onaga, Washington County, and Republic County.

Please join FBLA, FCCLA, and KAYS tonight, April 16th, to recognize the many accomplishments of its members over the last year. FBLA and FCCLA will also be installing new officers for the upcoming 2026-2027 year. Doors will open at 6:30 with ceremonies to begin at 7:00 in the high school cafeteria. There will be a nacho bar and brownie/ice cream bar to start off the evening.

USD 109 is participating in the Republic County Community Foundation's "Fund the Future" Day on April 29th.
Your support makes a difference!

NHS Induction Ceremony Reminder:

As our date approaches we want to offer a quick reminder to join us for the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony this Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria.

This evening is an opportunity to recognize students who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

We are also excited to now officially announce our guest speaker, Dr. Abbey Allen, a Republic County alum and former NHS member.

We hope to see families, friends, and community members there as we celebrate these students and what they represent.

Kansas FCCLA State Conference was help on April 12-14 in Wichita. Republic County FCCLA chapter attended and helped with STAR event judging and Jasmine Rabah, a district officer, represented District C during the opening ceremony at the conference. It was a busy couple of days .

The Republic County Varsity Golf Team traveled to Minneapolis for their second tournament of the season. They placed 2nd as a team. Individual medals went to Greyson Novak, 3rd, Parker Alexander, 5th, and Carson Struebing, 8th. Go Buffs!

RCHS Buffs baseball lose the first game of their doubleheader against Bennington 5-16. The Buffs lose a lightning shortened game 7-16 in 6 innings, next games are Friday at home versus Lyons.

RCHS Lady Buffs drop the first game of the softball doubleheader to Bennington 1-20. Lady Buffs drop the second game 2-17, next games Friday at home versus Lyons.

Head down to the Republic County ballfields to watch the Lady Buffs Softball team and Buffs Baseball team as they compete against Bennington. Games begin at 4:00 today.
The baseball team will play at the Legion field and the softball team will be at the Lions Field.
Good luck to both teams.

The Republic County Track team will travel to Smith Center for the Redmen Relays today, April 14th. Field events will begin at 3:00 and prelims for running events will begin at 4:00. See order of events for specifics. Good luck to the track team.

USD 109 is hiring for current openings and for the 2026-2027 school year!
Join an awesome team working to make a difference for our students and community!
Apply online at usd109.org through the Employment Tab.

Current openings
Board Clerk
Maintenance
Route/Activity Driver

2026-2027 School Year Openings
6th Grade Teachers
Student Success Specialist
Elementary Para

The Varsity Golf team is competing at the Minneapolis Golf Invite today, April 14th. Start time is at 3:00 pm at the Minneapolis Country Club- Hwy 106, East of Minneapolis. Competing teams are Beloit, Ellsworth, Republic County, Ell-Saline, and Minneapolis.
Good luck to the varsity team.

RCHS JV Lady Buffs drop the second game of the day to Minneapolis 7-12.

Pencil by Owen Harms

Oil Pastel by Faith Dyke

Pencil by Owen Doyle