Everest Middle School Families please join us for a pool party on Friday, August 14.
about 18 hours ago, Cathy Gordon
"Back to School Pool Party"
Yesterday, our entire team—certified to classified, across every department—came together for an empowering professional development focused on Artificial Intelligence. AI isn't a future possibility; it’s our current reality, and it is here to stay. That is why we are taking a proactive approach to build our own digital literacy—learning how these tools can streamline routine tasks, support our staff, and help our school community run more efficiently.

Most importantly, understanding AI ourselves allows us to better guide our students. Our goal isn't just showing students how to use technology; it’s teaching them how to harness AI responsibly as a tool for innovation without losing what makes learning meaningful. We are dedicated to making sure technology enhances—rather than replaces—their original creativity, critical thinking, and genuine love of discovery.

Thank you to Luke Cumbee and Gruvy Education for an enlightening professional development!
about 18 hours ago, Robyn Allen
An auditorium with rows of chairs, a person presenting at a podium, a projector screen displaying a presentation.
A man on a stage with a large screen behind him, displaying a presentation. He points at the screen with his right hand.
A classroom with a person on stage giving a lecture in front of an audience seated in rows.
School prep continues in USD 430. Yesterday bus and vehicle inspections!
about 22 hours ago, Robyn Allen
vans, too!
vans, too!
bus inspections 2026
bus inspections 2026
bus inspections 2026
bus inspections 2026
Fall Sports Parents Meeting (Cheer-Cross Country-Volleyball and Football) for grades 7-12 will be Tuesday August 11 at 7pm in the HS auditorium. 1st day of practice is Monday August 17. Sports physicals (PPE) https://www.kshsaa.org/public/pdf/form-ppe.pdf must be completed before practice
2 days ago, Charlie Hutfles
As the first day of school approaches, here are a few reminders! As always, if you have any questions, please call the appropriate building.
2 days ago, Robyn Allen
Horton Elementary School Back-to-school reminders include times for school hours, parking lot, and calling in absences, with icons of a clock, school bus, phone, and apple.
Blue and white flyer with icons for reminders. Icons include a backpack, alarm clock, phone, and smartwatch.
Horton High School A poster with text and images. Icons include a clock, alarm, phone, and car. It details school hours, device policy, absence calls, and parking info.
Today marked the return of our Charger Family! 💙 A huge thank you to First Option Bank for providing breakfast and giveaways for our staff. We also appreciate Board President Jason Selland for welcoming everyone back on behalf of the Board of Education, as well as the board members who were able to join us to serve lunch and hand out t-shirts. Today was a time to celebrate! We celebrated our new theme, recognized our staff members for their years of dedicated service, and remembered and honored those who have made a lasting impact on us. Our Charger Family will be complete when our students return next week. Until then, our staff will be busy preparing classrooms, planning lessons, and getting everything ready for an incredible school year. Here's to a great year ahead! 💙 #makeyourmark #chargers #sbc430
5 days ago, Robyn Allen
26-27 Theme
Make Your Mark team
Principals discussing Legacy
Fingerprint activity
Mount Rushmore activity
Personal sharing activity
Yearly goals for the year activity
We made our marks on each other, too!
Welcome from the board
First Option Bank
Have you heard? The 2026-27 school year starts next week! This week has been back to business for some of our staff.

Monday, the Brown County Sheriff's Department trained staff and coaches in First Aid and CPR. Tuesday, we held the yearly substitute orientation, and today, we welcomed our new staff - minus our new Special Education teachers (they were in training elsewhere).

Tomorrow - all staff are back and will be together again! More pictures to come!
6 days ago, Robyn Allen
CPR and first aid courses being taught by the Brown County Sheriff's Department
A group of people standing and sitting around tables, with mannequins, in a room with blue walls.
A group of people sitting at a table in a meeting room with a monitor on the wall.
A woman in a blue shirt stands by a door, holding a box, with people seated around a table in a room.
A group of eight individuals, standing together outside a building with brick walls and glass windows.
Reminder Horton High School - This year all students will be in session on the first day of school, Thursday, August 13. See you then!
7 days ago, Larry MIlls
It's that time of year! Back to School open houses have been scheduled. Each building will be open and ready for students and families.
8 days ago, Robyn Allen
back to school open house
Summer Weights Pool Party TONIGHT!

Who is invited? Anyone who participated in summer weights
Time? 6 - 8 PM
Where? Horton Pool
9 days ago, Robyn Allen
A poster shows a pool party. Event details include "Summer Weights Pool Party" and a new date of August 3rd, 6-8 PM.
🏃Good luck to Charger Kail Bare! Kail will represent Kansas and South Brown County at the State Games of America. Kail will run the 1500m, 800m, and 3000m races today and tomorrow. Events will take place at Penn State University.
12 days ago, Robyn Allen
penn state sign - state games
practice at Penn State
Kail - state games of America
Kail and brother, Ty
Kail and brother, Ty
Due to the weather, the Summer Weights pool party scheduled for tonight is being postponed until August 3, 2026, 6-8 PM @ Horton Pool.
13 days ago, Robyn Allen
Poster for a pool party. The poster shows blue, pink, and purple inflatables. The text reads "Pool Party" and "Date Change August 3rd 6-8 PM".

Last week, wrestlers gathered at HHS for a camp led by Coach Broechkelman of Barton Community College. 45 total students participated!

Check out the new Charger Wrestling mats that arrived, too!

13 days ago, Robyn Allen
Several people are seated around a wrestling ring. Two individuals are in the ring, with one on top of the other.
An indoor gym with a blue mat on the floor and people sitting on it, practicing.
Three boys on a wrestling mat; two in a grappling position, one watching. A wooden wall in the background.
Three people in a gym. One person kneels and watches while two wrestle on the mat.
People in various positions on a blue mat inside a gym with a wooden wall.
Two individuals wrestle on a blue mat with a white circle in a gym. One wears blue, the other black.
Two people in a blue wrestling circle, one kneeling and the other on their back. Behind them, a blue bench.
Two people in black uniforms are on a wrestling mat. One is pinned while the other holds them. An adult male referee kneels nearby.
An indoor gym with two wrestling rings and a wooden floor, surrounded by a white railing.
Wrestling camp @ HHS
We are charged up and ready to start another year after attending the KSDE Great Ideas Conference this week. Robyn Allen participated on a panel in a session focused on the KESA Quality Instruction fundamental, sharing the great work of SBC. Great job!
14 days ago, Rebecca Kramer
presenters after a session
district name on screen
Robyn sharing information on quality instruction
Are you ready for some Charger Football? Friday night lights, fall weather, the Charger Band, and a cheer in the air?

Gear up for Charger Football -- https://stores.inksoft.com/WS138555
15 days ago, Robyn Allen
Blue and white logo depicting a knight riding a horse while wielding a spear. "CHARGERS" is written in bold blue font.
Upcoming Preschool Screenings
21 days ago, Robyn Allen
Poster with a red apple, book, sun, and pencil. Text reads "Brown County Special Education Preschool Screening Dates" and lists dates.
Last call for peach order forms!! If you didn't get it turned in today send a picture of your order form to Mrs. Di Giacomo or Mr. Pottroff by 6PM!
21 days ago, David Pottroff
Peaches due
Special Board meeting on Thursday.
22 days ago, Robyn Allen
Colorful background with a banner. Text reads "Special Board Meeting" and includes date, time, location, and agenda link.

Additional information regarding the new legislation - Kansas HB 2299.

22 days ago, Robyn Allen
A blue background displays a notification about Kansas HB 2299. Text explains the law's impact on social media interactions.
Reminder: Charger Wrestling Camp is this week! Open to all ages.
23 days ago, Robyn Allen
Event flyer shows two men; one has text about wrestling achievements, another has text about coaching. Flyer states "Wrestling Camp" and "REMINDER" at top.