Information on the upcoming School year can be found in this letter. This letter was sent out via email but wanted to use multiple forms of communication to ensure it reaches all parents.
Lines were unending at the Kim Domann benefit. I saw individuals from all over the county and surrounding communities. We are lucky to raise our kids within this loving community. Hats off to all involved. The Centralia Community Building was packed full for the auction.
The final summer band session that was scheduled for Monday, July 18th has been cancelled. I want to thank all the students who were able to participate this past summer. Thank you as well to the parents for supporting the band/music department-Mr. Talley
First year Head Coach Roger Holthaus preparing his panther football team for the upcoming season.
Coach Tammy Talley is preparing her volleyball team for the upcoming season. These ladies had a great appearance in the state tournament last year and are hoping to do the same this year.
Office staff from both sides of the district are working together “rolling students over” within our data management system. The 2022-2023 school year is right around the corner.
USD 380 School Board met in a special meeting this morning and would like to announce the hiring of Wade Talley as the new Centralia Principal for the 2022-23 school year. We wish him the best of luck.
USD 380 Board of Education met today in a special meeting and appointed Dean Dalinghaus as the Interim Superintendent of USD 380 from today until June 30.
Notice of Special Board Meeting
March 16, 2022 at 1:00pm in the Vermillion Board Room
RE: Approve Interim Superintendent Contract
https://5il.co/17919
Due to impending weather forecast USD 380 will be closed on Thursday, March 10. Remember there is No School on Friday, March 11 because of the State Tournament. Stay safe and have a great Spring Break.
Due to adverse road conditions, USD 380 will be closed today March 7, 2022.
There will also be no early childhood classes on March 7, 2022.
USD 380 will have a two hour delay tomorrow morning March 7, 2022.
This Monday, March 7th, we will be having our second USD 380 Robotics Night! The Frankfort RoboCats will be taking on the Centralia Steel Panthers in a VEX: Tipping Point Competition, with possible Valley Heights Robotics Students as guest competitors. The event will start around 6:30pm in the Frankfort Cafeteria and last about an hour. All spectators are encouraged and welcome. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Shearer.
USD380 welcomes our third superintendent candidate today.
Mr. Trevor Ashcraft is currently the USD380 Curriculum Director and Vermilion Principal, a role he has been in for 5 years. He earned his elementary education endorsement from West Texas A&M University, reading specialist endorsement from Ft. Hays State University and will earn his educational administration in May.
Ashcraft has established and facilitated Professional Learning Community meetings, assisted the board of education with creating and implementing a 5 year strategic plan, led the district’s accreditation team, and has been instrumental in the redesign of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
USD380 welcomes our second superintendent candidate today.
Mrs. Shana Steinlage is currently the Marshall-Nemaha Educational Services Cooperative Director in Seneca, Kansas, a role she has been in since 2016. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education from Emporia State University and went on to Iowa State University where she received her master's degree in educational administration.
Steinlage has dedicated the past 22 years to helping students achieve their goals. She has held a variety of positions within the school system, giving her a broad background and understanding of student support and teacher success.
We welcome our first superintendent candidate today.
Mr. Joel Bickford is currently the Secondary Principal at the Bottineau School District in Bottineau, North Dakota, a role he has been in since 2012. He earned his bachelor’s degree in history and physical education from Jamestown College and went on to the University of North Dakota where he received his master’s degree in educational leadership. Bickford is a 25-year member of the National Guard, serving as a Commander and Officer Strength Manager for 5 years.
Bickford has been involved in a successful building initiative, guiding school improvement teams, and a school-wide Title 1 determination process.
Bickford has been in educational leadership for 15 years. He currently speaks to organizations as a motivational speaker and writes columns for two newspapers.
Tonight, the Centralia Robotics Team will be competing against the Frankfort Robotics Team in a best of three VEX Robotics: Tipping Point Competition. The meet will take place in the Centralia Cafeteria at 6:30pm.
It will be streamed on Facebook, on the Frankfort Schools page, for those parents/guardians who can't attend or for anyone that wants to watch. To learn about the what VEX Robotics: Tipping Point is, click and watch this link.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8XcvADUXTE&t
Via Zoom, we'll have paleontologist Greg Liggett for Dino Week at the Vermillion library. Tuesday the 27th of July at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Liggett is a former university professor, former museum director, and now works for the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.
The Grade School Supply List for both Frankfort and Centralia are up and located under the 'Resources' menu of each respective school website.