Every year students have the opportunity to participate in the Kindest Kansas Citian contest. Student participation is optional. It is a one-page drawing (K-2) or essay (3-5) demonstrating the positive impact the nominee has made on the student’s life, written by the student. Contest judges are looking to identify kind acts that come from the heart. Students will discuss the contest briefly during their January 9-13 counselor lesson, but no paperwork will be sent home; all information is available right here in the Paw Print.

The entries must be submitted online through the link below, and is best done at home due to information needed, such as parent phone number, email address, and nominee’s full name. The submission will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian or the student. The contest’s due date is Friday, February 17th. : https://kindestkansascitian.org/public-essay-submission?teacher_id=590. Belmont will have a slideshow to honor all of the students and their nominees. If you have a photo of the nominee you would like to be included in the slideshow, please email it to Miss Arbaugh. Kind people don't do kind things to be recognized for their actions, but it's still nice for them to know that they've made a difference in someone else's life.

If you have any questions, please let Miss Arbaugh know: narbaugh@usd232.org

• PTO meeting on Monday, January 23rd on Zoom! Click Here to Join Passcode : Belmont
• Tuesday, January 24th - Belmont Night at Chipotle! Families must present the flyer on their phone or tell the cashier they are there for the fundraiser for Belmont. If ordering online, use the YKER32A.
• PTO BINGO for Books Night on Friday, February 10!
• Bulldog Bank Challenge 2023 container return date is by 2/16!
• Volunteer Opportunities- click the button below to sign up!

Click here to let us know you've got a future Bulldog heading our way! Or click here to get started on the actual enrollment forms! (Caveat- not ALL of the information is available for 23-24 just yet, but we've got enough here to get you headed in the right direction!) f

Schools now have two points of controlled visitor access at main entrances.

USD 232 is pleased to share that all schools now have two points of controlled visitor access at main entrances. The update to our physical security is part of our continuous improvement process to help keep students safe when school is in session.

What can I expect when visiting the school?

We will always strive to make our schools warm and welcoming environments for students and families, balanced with the need to implement simple security measures.

Families are already familiar with the video/intercom door access system at each main entrance, which has been in place since October 2018.

New! Once a visitor is granted access through the main door, the interior vestibule doors will now remain locked. This creates an additional safety barrier for our school. If visitors have a need to enter the office area, the office staff can electronically grant access through the interior vestibule door.

Here are a couple of examples:

Signing your child in or out? You'll be welcomed into the inner office.

Dropping off forgotten work, band instruments or birthday treats? You may leave it on the shelf inside the exterior door and we will be happy to collect and deliver it for you!

We believe this simple addition to our safe schools protocol will help enhance our overall safety commitment to our students. And, as a reminder when thinking about school safety, if you see or hear something that concerns you, please say something so that we can investigate and involve law enforcement, if necessary.

First Student is hiring! Follow this link https://www.usd232.org/Page/4947 for additional information. Bus drivers start out at $20.50/hr.

Now is a good time to review plans and be prepared this winter for when our school district cancels or delays school due to inclement weather or other emergencies. Information is communicated in the following ways as soon as a decision is made.

1. Sent via text message through our schoolNEWS Alert System. Sign up for text message alerts.
2. Posted on the front page of the district’s website.
3. Local television stations (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC)
4. Social media - Follow @usd_232 on Twitter

Again, this is just a reminder to be prepared this winter. Read more about inclement weather procedures.