🏫 A look at current facility conditions at Centralia — CTE improvements
As part of sharing information about the 2026 School Bond on the Nov 3rd ballot, we’re taking a closer look at the CTE improvements on the bond that would focus on the Ag classroom and shop.
The shop’s ventilation is a significant concern. There are 10 students in Ag Welding, and the shop has no clean-air intake and a poor ventilation system. The attached photos were taken in the shop within the last week. They show smoke building up in the shop with the overhead door fully open and the ventilation running. Even so, there is minimal movement in the haze, and it isn’t being pulled toward the ventilation tubes. This is the air students work in during class.
The shop has other challenges as well. It’s a single, small space shared between both woods and welding, which is a safety concern. There is only room for one large-scale project at a time, meaning either the Ag Construction class or the Ag Welding class can use it — not both at once — because the two cannot operate side by side without fire risk. Storage across the shop, lab, and classroom is also minimal.
The CTE renovations in the bond address these issues. The current Ag classroom would be renovated into a shop dedicated to woods, separating it from the metal shop. The metal shop would then be renovated to address its space, storage, and ventilation problems, with additional built-in storage added across these areas.
📷 Photos of the current shop conditions are attached.
📄 Learn more about the CTE projects and all bond projects at usd380.com/page/bond-information
As part of sharing information about the 2026 School Bond on the Nov 3rd ballot, we’re taking a closer look at the CTE improvements on the bond that would focus on the Ag classroom and shop.
The shop’s ventilation is a significant concern. There are 10 students in Ag Welding, and the shop has no clean-air intake and a poor ventilation system. The attached photos were taken in the shop within the last week. They show smoke building up in the shop with the overhead door fully open and the ventilation running. Even so, there is minimal movement in the haze, and it isn’t being pulled toward the ventilation tubes. This is the air students work in during class.
The shop has other challenges as well. It’s a single, small space shared between both woods and welding, which is a safety concern. There is only room for one large-scale project at a time, meaning either the Ag Construction class or the Ag Welding class can use it — not both at once — because the two cannot operate side by side without fire risk. Storage across the shop, lab, and classroom is also minimal.
The CTE renovations in the bond address these issues. The current Ag classroom would be renovated into a shop dedicated to woods, separating it from the metal shop. The metal shop would then be renovated to address its space, storage, and ventilation problems, with additional built-in storage added across these areas.
📷 Photos of the current shop conditions are attached.
📄 Learn more about the CTE projects and all bond projects at usd380.com/page/bond-information
Come out and support your Lady Panthers at the State Tournament in Salina! Good Luck!
Good luck to the football team as they take on Jackson Heights tonight at 7 for the Week 9 Bracket Game! Come out and support!
4th graders have been learning about economics. They planned, advertised, and ran a lemonade stand today. The profits will be donated to a Christmas bureau. Thanks to all those that supported their lemonade stand!
3rd graders using stem resources to create creatures, robots, and etc.
"The USD 380 School Bond is on the ballot this November 3rd. IN PERSON advanced voting is now open. Check the link below to view your location and polling hours.
📍Official Kansas voter information: sos.ks.gov/elections/"
📍Official Kansas voter information: sos.ks.gov/elections/"
Congratulations to Kaden Franklin for placing 12th at Sub-State cross country and qualifying for state! He will run this Saturday at Wamego
The After Hours podcast is doing a blindfolded candy challenge. The podcast group has asked me to share this with anyone and everyone who would like to guess how many items the random picked podcast member will get correct. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdOLVeaeB6u53HUcmzFC4-aJAx5ktVYnOyShW7qMrx89KwpgA/viewform?usp=publish-editor
"SCHOOL BOND FAQ: Why are secure entrances needed at both schools? Right now, visitors who are buzzed in can enter
school hallways before stopping at the office. The proposed secure entrances would direct every visitor
into the office to check in first, so staff know who is in the building before they reach students. This makes
a meaningful difference in day-to-day safety. The School Bond is on the Nov 3rd ballot. "
school hallways before stopping at the office. The proposed secure entrances would direct every visitor
into the office to check in first, so staff know who is in the building before they reach students. This makes
a meaningful difference in day-to-day safety. The School Bond is on the Nov 3rd ballot. "
Congrats to Kaden Franklin on qualifying for STATE Cross Country!
Here is the link to order state Cross Country shirts
https://idntiteez.chipply.com/centraliastatexc/
Here is the link to order state Cross Country shirts
https://idntiteez.chipply.com/centraliastatexc/
State Volleyball Shirt Order is available at the following link.
Orders are due by Monday, October 26th at 2 pm.
https://idntiteez.chipply.com/centralia/
Orders are due by Monday, October 26th at 2 pm.
https://idntiteez.chipply.com/centralia/
Congratulations to our Lady Panther Volleyball Team for qualifying for the State Tournament in Salina Next Week. Thank you to all the fans and students who made it to today's tournament! Panthers are Made For More!
Little Late with link. But here is a link to the Lady Panther Substate Championship Volleyball game . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVTC5RCZf1g
Good luck to the Lady Panther Volleyball team at the Substate Tournament held in Centralia today! Games start at 2:00. Reminder that the boosters are paying the admission fee for all Centralia Students.
Good luck to the cross country team who is competing in Sub-State at Cheney Lake today. The girls will run at 10:40 and the boys 11:20.
Centralia FCCLA will be doing their annual Can-dy Drive this Sunday, October 25th starting at 5:30 in Centralia & Corning.
"🏫 A look at current facility conditions at Centralia: building accessibility
As part of sharing information about the 2026 School Bond on the Nov 3rd ballot, we’re looking at accessibility across our buildings. Accessibility has been one of the central factors in the facility planning behind the bond.
The Centralia school building presents real accessibility challenges. Several key spaces, including the storm shelter, a high school special education classroom, a history classroom, the locker rooms, the art room, and the agriculture education classroom, are spread across four different levels that are not connected in any single location. Because these spaces sit on separate levels with no shared connection point, a single elevator cannot solve the problem.
The storm shelter is located down two flights of stairs. For anyone who cannot use stairs, reaching it requires significant assistance — a situation that affects not only students, but also staff, families, and community members during events such as athletic competitions or academic banquets, including elderly or mobility-limited guests.
Accessibility needs can arise for anyone, at any time whether it be a permanent need, or a temporary one such as a student on crutches or a scooter after an injury. Ensuring every student and community member can safely access learning spaces and shelter is a need the district must be able to meet. The bond addresses accessibility across the building, providing accessible classrooms, gym, and locker rooms for all students and community members. On the Frankfort side, accessibility is also addressed through the playground and the locker-room building connection.
📄 Learn more about how the bond addresses accessibility at usd380.com/page/bond-information"
As part of sharing information about the 2026 School Bond on the Nov 3rd ballot, we’re looking at accessibility across our buildings. Accessibility has been one of the central factors in the facility planning behind the bond.
The Centralia school building presents real accessibility challenges. Several key spaces, including the storm shelter, a high school special education classroom, a history classroom, the locker rooms, the art room, and the agriculture education classroom, are spread across four different levels that are not connected in any single location. Because these spaces sit on separate levels with no shared connection point, a single elevator cannot solve the problem.
The storm shelter is located down two flights of stairs. For anyone who cannot use stairs, reaching it requires significant assistance — a situation that affects not only students, but also staff, families, and community members during events such as athletic competitions or academic banquets, including elderly or mobility-limited guests.
Accessibility needs can arise for anyone, at any time whether it be a permanent need, or a temporary one such as a student on crutches or a scooter after an injury. Ensuring every student and community member can safely access learning spaces and shelter is a need the district must be able to meet. The bond addresses accessibility across the building, providing accessible classrooms, gym, and locker rooms for all students and community members. On the Frankfort side, accessibility is also addressed through the playground and the locker-room building connection.
📄 Learn more about how the bond addresses accessibility at usd380.com/page/bond-information"
The Junior Class is offering a Senior Night special tomorrow at the football game.
"SCHOOL BOND FAQ: Why can't the district just pay for these projects? Why is a bond necessary? Capital Outlay is the only portion of a school
district’s annual budget used to build, maintain or improve facilities. These funds are used for annual maintenance and replacement of HVAC
units, carpet, transportation, and equipment. The maximum the state allows for Capital Outlay budgets is 8 mills. Even if the school district maxed
theirs out (currently it’s at 7 mills), it would not generate enough income to pay for large projects. Also, the State of Kansas discourages school districts
from building large cash reserves, as annual funds are encouraged to be used for students today. This limits their ability to save for major projects for the
future. A bond is the only path to address a district’s major facility needs. The School Bond is on the Nov 3rd ballot. "
district’s annual budget used to build, maintain or improve facilities. These funds are used for annual maintenance and replacement of HVAC
units, carpet, transportation, and equipment. The maximum the state allows for Capital Outlay budgets is 8 mills. Even if the school district maxed
theirs out (currently it’s at 7 mills), it would not generate enough income to pay for large projects. Also, the State of Kansas discourages school districts
from building large cash reserves, as annual funds are encouraged to be used for students today. This limits their ability to save for major projects for the
future. A bond is the only path to address a district’s major facility needs. The School Bond is on the Nov 3rd ballot. "
Congratulations to our Junior High Volleyball team for winning the OTL Tournament today!
Way to go Panthers!
Way to go Panthers!