
Six students from the Everest Middle School 6th grade band attended the Holton Honor Band on Saturday, February 4 2023. There were over 300 students in 4 bands participating in the event. The EMS students were in the blue band and worked all morning preparing 3 pieces for a concert in the afternoon. The attending students were Deja Beck-flute, Carlee Paden-bassoon, Tiffin Lanter-clarinet, Addy Lowe-clarinet, Chenoa Thomas-bass clarinet, and Noah Fassnacht-oboe. Great job representing USD 430!


Get out that BLUE & WHITE and be ready to cheer -- Your CHARGERS are playing tonight!
Games start at 5 PM!
✔Visit the excellent concession stand run by the Class of 2023.
✔Check out the sweets selection from the Junior Class' famous cake raffle.
✔Listen to the fabulous sounds of the HHS Pep Band.
✔The Charming Chargers will be performing to an 80s classic tonight, too!
Go Chargers!!
📸: Wisch Designs


Heading to Charger basketball Friday night at Pleasant Ridge? Enjoy the baked potato bar, too!

Congratulations to our current, top readers in grades 5-8 at Everest Middle School!





HHS Wrestling: The Wrestling Mixer that was scheduled for this Thursday at P. Ridge has been moved to Wednesday, 1-8-23 , at 4:00pm.


HHS Wrestling: The Wrestling Mixer this Thursday at P. Ridge has been moved to Wednesday 2-8-23 starting at 4:00pm.


Congratulations to Mrs.Pickman for being selected as the HES Staff member of the week! Mrs.Pickman has such a kind heart and does a great job helping our students! Thanks for all you do!!!


Thank you Scoops & Smiles for providing our monthly Charger All-Star winners with a special treat! We really appreciate your continued support!!!


Congratulations to the HES Charger All-Stars for this week!!! Keep up the great work!!!



This week in USD 430...


Fun Friday in Mrs. Brand’s First Grade!


Saturday, February 4, Victoria Jelks won third place at the regional Poetry Out Loud Competition in Olathe, Kansas. This qualifies her for state, which will be held March 11 at Washburn University in Topeka. The state competition will be broadcast on public television station KTWU.

HHS Basketball: Tuesday 2-7-23 (Horton hosting JCN) ***No JV Girls Game*** Start time will be 5pm.
Order of Games will be; JV Boys @ 5:00, V. Girls, V. Boys.


HHS Volleyball: Girls entering Grades 9-12 for the 2023 School Year, Summer League Volleyball Forms will be available for pick up in the MS or HS starting Feb. 8th. Please return forms & money to the Office by March 8th.
Thank you,


Congratulations to the 2023 FFA Sweetheart Maggie Heinen.



Talent Show forms can be found in the EMS and HHS office. Remember, forms are due by February 24, 2023.


Reminder -- Tonight is Teammates Game Drive Night!

A group of our Juniors and Seniors attended Highland Visit Day on Friday, February 3. Students gained a valuable look into campus life. Along with a tour of the college, our students were able to speak with professors, directors and coaches.
The friendly staff welcomed questions and our students left with valuable information for their futures.


There will be NO basketball practice for EMS boys after school Friday, February 3.

FFA Sweetheart crowning is tonight between the girls & boys varsity games vs Valley Falls. Hope to see everyone there!



