RELAY - August 2022

Great Bend USD 428 - News and Highlights

Welcome Back, USD 428!

In this issue:

  • Welcome Back, Mr. Thexton
  • Back to School Schedule
  • Let's Celebrate - August Birthdays
  • REACH Program Photo Highlights
  • Community Resources
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To the USD 428 Staff,


I hope this letter finds you enjoying your summer and taking the opportunity to relax and refresh after a challenging but successful school year. I want to take this time to thank each one of the USD 428 staff members for your efforts during the past school year. Our work together continues to provide our students, families, and staff with a stable and supportive school environment that is needed and appreciated. I am extremely excited to start the 2022-23 school year and the new opportunities we have to improve the lives of the students in USD 428.


I would like to extend a special welcome to the new staff members who will be joining us this year. I want to thank you for choosing USD 428 to either start or continue your career in education. What a great profession to be a part of being able to shape the lives and futures of our students. It is truly a noble profession we have chosen!


Below you will find information relating to the start of the 2022-23 school year. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or the staff at the District Education Center for assistance. Welcome back to another great year and I am truly excited to see the great things we can accomplish together!


Sincerely,


Khris Thexton

Superintendent of Schools

khris.thexton@usd428.net | 620-793-1500

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You're Invited! August 15th District Kick-Off

GBNEA Meeting

GBNEA will host its annual membership meeting at 10 am in the PAC Wrestling Room. All USD 428 staff and teachers are invited to attend. Learn more about GBNEA and you have a chance to win great door prizes! Contact Amy Turner for more information.
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Back to School Schedule

Click here for a printable schedule.

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Do you have a celebration to share?

If you have a birth announcement, anniversary, personal accomplishment, or a celebration to share with your 428 family - please email andrea.bauer@usd428.net to be included in the monthly RELAY!
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The 2022 REACH Program was hosted at Park Elementary School & Eisenhower Elementary School during the month of July. The program included students (and staff!) all elementary buildings, kindergarten through 5th grade. We had a hard time picking photos to share - these students made some GREAT memories this year and learned so much!


Recreation, Enrichment, Academic, Community, Health

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Explore Great Bend Calendar of Events

Explore Great Bend Calendar of Events

Community events and coupons for local businesses too!


Be sure to follow Explore Great Bend on Facebook for news and events!

Explore Great Bend Calendar of Events
Party in the Park, August 13

Party in the Park, August 13

The 10th Annual Party in the Park is FULL OF FUN! Check out all the various events and join your friends at Veteran's Memorial Park on August 13th!


Party in the Park Facebook Page

Party in the Park, August 13
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Share Your Stories and Activities!

Share Your Stories and Activities!

It only takes a few minutes to share the GREAT things happening in your classroom! Email high-resolution photos and a quick caption and we'll share it with the community on social media!


Quick Photo Caption:

"Students are learning _______________, by doing ______________."


Submit News to media@usd428.net.

Share Your Stories and Activities!
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Connect with USD 428

Connect with USD 428

Connect with USD 428

201 South Patton Road, Great Bend, KS, USA media@usd428.net 620-793-1500 GreatBendSchools.net
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