
Our next new staff member is Mikaela Lehew. Mikaela is our new Horton Elementary Student Academic Interventionist. This is a new position to assist kids who have been impacted by Covid 19's learning loss. A Horton High School alumni,Mikaela received her BS in Family Studies and Human Services and her Masters in Education from Kansas State University.


Our next new face is Ryan Noel. Ryan comes to us from Onaga USD 322. He is our new EMS 7-8 ELA Teacher. He attended Kansas Wesleyan and received his BS in Education from Kansas State University.


USD 430 would like to thank First Option Bank for providing breakfast for the District Information Day In-Service. Congratulations to Mr. Lutz for winning the stadium chair! Go Chargers!


Our next new staff member is Cathy Esquibel. Cathy joins USD 430 after working with Greenbush Service Center as a LINK Instructional Coach. She will be working with teachers in all building as an Academic Interventionist. Cathy earned her education through St Mary of the Plains, Emporia State University and Fort Hays State University.


Our next new face is Jacob Chalfant! Jacob is Horton High School's new 9-12 Ag Education Instructor. He received his Associate of Arts degree from Cloud County Community College and his Bachelor of Arts in Education from Kansas State University with a Minor in Animal Science.


Next we have Connie Hutfles! Connie will be joining Everest Middle school as the new 5-8 Technology Teacher. She has spent the last 20 years at Wetmore Academic Center.


This year we welcome a few new faces. Over the next several days, we would like to introduce them to you!
Our first new staff member is Alexis Allgood! Alexis will be joining HES as the new Speech-Language Pathologist. Alexis is a recent Master graduate of the University of Nebraska at Kearney and earned her BS in Education: Communication Disorders from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.


Our next new staff member is Linda Barnhill. Linda is our new 5th Grade ELA Teacher. Linda has an Associate of Arts from Highland Community College and received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Pittsburg State University.


When completing online registration please make sure to complete both parts to the online enrollment process. If you have questions please contact your individual buildings. If you need support call 785-486-2611 and ask for Andrew Jones or email support@usd430.org.


EMS Back to School night is on Monday, August 16, from 6 to 7 pm. The letter sent out to the 5th grade students had the wrong time.

Thank you Brown County Sheriff Office for training USD 430 coaches and staff in CPR/First Aid! We appreciate all you do in keeping Brown County safe!




Job well done, Mr. Bowen! Your hard work has paid off!
This morning, USD 430 vehicles were inspected in preparation for the 2021-22 school year. 100%!! USD 430 has 11 buses, 9 vans, and 4 trucks -- for 24 motor vehicles in all.


Don’t forget enrollment 8am-1pm at the Horton High School Commons!

Coach Wikle is selling delicious watermelon at the 4 way stop in Horton. $10/Melon. All proceeds go towards Cross Country.

Enrollment is THIS WEEK!


August is just around the corner... time to head back to school! Be sure to save the dates for South Brown County Schools' Back to School Nights!


Please look at the updated middle school football and volleyball schedule on our website. St. Benedict has cancelled football due to low numbers.

Enrollment for 21-22 is now open for existing students, visit your Infinite Campus parent portal to start the enrollment process. A detailed video can be found on the enrollment tab on the website!


Brown County Special Education is looking for quality classroom paraprofessionals.


Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
