Don't forget that USD #398 Enrollment is August 3rd from 10 am to 7 pm.
Please join us in welcoming the new Interrelated Teacher to Peabody-Burns, Joy Dalke! Joy lives in Hillsboro with her husband, Darrell, and their dog Tator. They have 2 adult children, Alex and Faith. Their son, Alex, is getting married in October to Jayden. Joy has been in Education since 2014 where she started as a para professional while going to school. She worked at OASIS for 8 years and most recently at Hillsboro High School last year. Joy is looking forward to being PBHS staff this year!
Please help us welcome the new PK-12 Music/Band Teacher, Krista Rudman! Mrs. Rudman has taught k-12 vocal over the past ten years. She is coming to us from Burrton where she taught for the past three years. Her previous seven years were spent in Plainville. Mrs. Rudman looks to give our students a love and passion for music and is looking forward to building strong, long-lasting relationships with our kids and community.
Please help us welcome our new Social Studies Teacher, Mac Hughes!
Please join us in welcoming out new English Teacher to the Jr/Sr High School, Erin Whiteman! Erin and her husband have 3 daughters ages 13, 6, and 4 who keep them very busy with all their activities. They also have 1 dog and 2 cats, and a random stray animal roaming around in the country. When Erin is not at the kids’ activities, she likes to spend time with family and friends, watch the KC Chiefs and K-State Wildcats play football, and read a good book. She's excited about this new chapter and looks forward to a great year.
Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year will be August 3rd. Most of the forms for enrollment are available on the district website - usd398.net.
If you have questions, call the Central Office at 620-983-2198.
On September 20th at 3:45 pm, USD #398 will be hosting a Naloxone (NARCAN) Training at the Elementary School. This is open to the community to attend. If you would like to attend please let Ms. Root know, (aroot@usd398.com or 620-983-2198) so that we can have enough materials ready for everyone. The training lasts about an hour.
Please help us in welcoming our new Elementary Physical Education Teacher, Chris Frantz! Mr. Frantz is coming to USD #398 from the Newton Public School System where he was a paraprofessional. He currently resides in Hesston with his wife and kids. Mr. Frantz brings a positive outlook on how he can motivate students to a healthy lifestyle. He has a heart and passion for education and students who may not always excel in a school setting.
Please join us in welcoming our new Business/Technology Director, Evie Bryan! Miss Bryan is a transition-to-teaching student excited about starting at Peabody-Burns! She has a Bachelor's in business management with a minor in accounting from Wichita State University and is working on her Masters in Education. Evie lives in Wichita with her dog and two cats. Her background is mainly focused on customer service, but she comes from a family of educators, so is well prepared for this new chapter of her life.
Need college classes? Butler County Community College will be at Enrollment.
Please hep us in welcoming our new second grade teacher, Jane Moody! Ms. Moody is coming to us from the Newton Public School System where she was a paraprofessional for the past year. She currently resides in Halstead. Ms. Moody is experienced in teaching both upper and lower elementary levels. She will bring a wealth of knowledge as academic rigor is a huge focus for her.
Attached is the information for the 2023-24 School Meal Prices. Call the Central Office at 620-983-2198 to start adding money to your students account.
It's almost time to go back to school.
Please help us in welcoming our new math teacher, Gail Kliewer! Gail and her husband, Lawrence, are living on the farm she grew up on, 15 miles from Peabody.
Her summer activities include Biking Across Kansas and backpacking in Colorado. When she's at home, she spends time weaving and sewing. She graduated from Tabor College with a degree in Education. She is looking forward to teaching math at Peabody-Burns.
Please see the attached for information about Kindergarten Enrollment and information that is required. Enrollment is August 3rd from 10 am to 7 pm at the high school.
Please help us in welcoming our new kindergarten teacher, Ashtyn Jurging! Miss Jurging recently graduated from Kansas University and has been in a kindergarten classroom gaining hands-on experience through student teaching. Her strengths include punctuality, adaptability, communication, relationship-building, and patience. Miss Jurging will bring positive energy and knowledge to PBES as she is eager to get started with our fr esh kindergarteners in 2023!
Please help us in welcoming our new math teacher, Jamie Spoonmore! Jamie will be teaching math at PBMS/HS this year. This will be her 9th year of teaching. She received her Bachelors of Science in Math Education along with her Masters of Science in Math Education from FHSU. She has taught anywhere from 7th grade to post secondary math. She currently lives where she grew up, just outside of Goessel, with her 20 month old son, Kaiden, boyfriend, Rick, and 3 dogs. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her son doing whatever he wants to do - like watching Toy Story. After teaching at a post-secondary school the last two years, Jamie is excited to get back into the classroom and meet everybody! Here’s to a great year! #rolltiges
Please help us in welcoming our new preschool teacher, Bethany McIrvin! Mrs. McIrvin attended all K-12 school years at Marion Schools. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree from Tabor College majoring in Elementary Education. She completed her student teaching at USD 398 under first grade teacher, Donna Hanneman. Mrs. McIrvin has been in the early childhood field for 12 plus years, and is excited about the opportunity to teach at Peabody-Burns and return to Marion County.
Join Parents as Teachers at the dedication of the Larry Paine Memorial Splash Pad in Hillsboro. See the flyer for details.
See the information below for Pre-School Enrollment. Enrollment is August 3rd from 10 am to 7 pm at the high school. If you have any questions, contact the Central Office at 620-983-2198.
