
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.


If you are a HS student taking college classes through Butler CC, please see the attached information about the Van Buren Family Scholarship.


Attached is the Elementary School Supply List for the 2023-24 school year.



USD 398 is looking for someone to fill an open position on the Board of Education through December 2023. If you are interested please contact the Central Office at 620-983-2198, for more information.


Save time at enrollment by filling out the online meal application for free and reduced lunches. The application can be found on the USD 398 website or by using the link below. If you have any questions, please contact Central Office at 620-983-2198.
https://www.usd398.net/documents/school-meal-information/90930


Student Athletes planning to participate in Fall Sports will need a physical before the first day of practice. If your child needs a physical they can get the KSHSAA from their coach this week, at morning weights, or you can download and print one from the following link.
https://kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/FORM-PPE.pdf


Reminder! Next week is Fall Sports camp for middle and high school athletes interested in playing volleyball or football. Contact coaches C. Dutton or E. Dutton for details.


If you child is headed into Preschool see the flyer for more information. We look forward to seeing their smiling faces in August.


USD #398 Enrollment will be August 3rd from 10 am to 7 pm at the High School. If you want to fill at the forms before you come, most can be found online on the website. Please contact the Central Office at 620-983-2198 if you have any questions.


Kindergarten Enrollment is right around the corner. If you will have a kindergartener next year, this information is for you.


Please see in the information below for 2023-24 School Meal Prices. Call the Central Office to start adding money to your students account - 620-983-2198.
