June 2022

Kiowa County High School Honor Roll

Superintendent’s Honor Roll: Senior - Charleigh Friesen, Alyssa Monroe, Addison Sherer Junior - Cadence Alvarez, Blythe Campbell, Raygan Heft, Shelby Lingafelter, Elizabeth Sneed, Grace Thompson Sophomore - Adeline Coyne, Marley Little, Kaden Oren Freshmen - Audrey Bunce, Brock Deterding, Brooklyn Gilchrist, Hannah Greenleaf, Silas Hawkins, Ava Little, Jerric Webb, Kaden Weseloh Principal’s Honor Roll: Senior - Dravon Mackley, Connor Pore Junior - Jaucilyn Arredondo, Brady Deterding, Liberty Gilkey, Boyd Lothman, Karina Martinez, Carter Ross, Kyler Sheldon, Carson Tyree Sophomore - Micah Edris, Atleigh Gumpenberger, Aggie Redecop, Naomi Wol ey, Elle Yost Freshmen - Sierra Weaver .

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Free activities accessible for students and families throughout summer

Sunflower Summer is a program of the Kansas State Department of Education and is designed to provide a wide variety of ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together. We know that social interaction and exposure to a variety of activities support healthy development. Sunflower Summer is an experiential approach to learning that can support the transition of school-aged children into the fall school term.

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American Legion Boys State of Kansas is this week in Manhattan

High school students from across the State of Kansas will be participating in the 2022 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, Sunday, June 5, through Saturday, June 11, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. The event, in its 84th year, returns to its traditional early June dates after last year’s session was postponed to early August due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Barclay College announces R.N.-B.S.N. nursing degree completion program

Barclay College continues to define its commitment to the future of Southwest Kansas. With the nursing shortage in Kansas and the lack of nursing programs in the region, Barclay College is pleased to announce that it will offer the nursing degree completion program where a Registered Nurse (R.N.) can progress to Bachelors of Science (B.S.N.) in Nursing. The program will be offered through Barclay College Online.

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Students collaborate with city to create first-ever St. John Jubilee Scavenger Hunt

The St. John Jubilee Historical Scavenger Hunt began at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 28, at the Information Booth near the fountain in the Square and ended before the start of the annual Jubilee Parade. This new event was the collaboration of creative student minds and city leaders who were on board with bringing something new to the annual St. John event.

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