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Horton High School News
A new year already!!! As is the case each year, January means the start of a new semester
and a fresh start for grades and expectations. Hopefully, the change to a new beginning will
be cause for relief from the stresses of the holidays and will renew the spirit to work hard
during the spring semester. In just a very short time, both staff and students will be working
toward ending the school year and also start work in planning and preparing for the next
school year.
The College and Career Ready skills continue to be a focus for all of our students. Our
schools have been promoting “soft skills” like being on time, coming prepared to class, and
working positively with others, in the hope that this will help them when they move into the
world of work. We are also continuing with school improvement efforts so that when the
State starts the new accreditation process, the district will be ready. Almost all staff develop-
ment will be conducted to address this process in the coming months.
With the advent of the new year, we will be heavily involved in winter activities. Basket-
ball will be really gearing up for the next few months and we will be continuing with Schol-
ars Bowl as well as starting Speech/Forensics competitions. These are great opportunities to
show off our students’ talents as they compete in the various activities. Good luck to all our
students involved in the winter activities.
I’m starting to see some realization in the seniors that they need to start working a little
harder in some areas. The end is near and some have really put themselves in a do-or-die
position in some classes. It happens every year with a couple of them. The good thing that
happens for most seniors is that the rest of their year becomes more focused and they will
do what is needed to make sure they graduate. I feel their pain as I have come to realize that
I have a whole lot to accomplish before my time is done and I turn the reigns over to the
next principal.
It will definitely be an interesting semester for all of us seniors……..the students who are
graduating as well as us senior citizens who are retiring.
Public education will continue to be an ever-changing process. Hopefully, as the new
year comes, a wave of positive and productive decisions about education will be made that
will help our students. And as always, we will try to keep you informed as to what changes
will be coming in succeeding newsletters.
New Year!!...... New Start!!!..... Continued Success!!!!.
From the Desk of Mr. Dave Norman, HHS Principal...
HHS Scholars Bowl News…
The Junior Varsity Scholars Bowl team traveled to Doniphan West on
November 29. The team finished second after a tie breaker with two
other schools, including first place Nemaha Central. The students an-
swered a variety of questions in science, math, language arts, social stud-
ies, fine arts, and year in review. Team members for this meet consisted
of Tatum Lockwood, Haden Cooper, Nevaeh Mitchell and Alex Stirton.
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Let’s Go To Europe!
Pack your bags and grab your
passport! Visit Spain, the French Riviera and Italy in June 2017. For infor-
mation on this two-week, all inclusive trip, call Gini Collins at 785-486-
2151 or email collinsg@usd430.k12.ks.us.
Tour includes Madrid & Barcelona in Spain, Nimes and Cannes on the
French Riviera, Pisa, Florence, Assisi, Rome (and Vatican City) and Pom-
peii in Italy and ends with a cruise to the Isle of Capri.
Price includes round-trip airfare, 4-star hotels, breakfast & dinner, multi-
lingual tour guide, entry fees and ground and sea transportation. It does
not include lunch, tips or souvenirs.
Kristen is energetic, fun loving and always smiling. She performed well
in both athletic competitions this year plus was a big part in an extra-
curricular activity this last month where she shined. Kristen also main-
tains a very high GPA even with the activities she is involved in. The
attitude Kristen has every day is wonderful to be around and she is
uplifting to have in class. She will help other students readily. Her
opinion is always very well thought out and supported by facts. Kris-
ten usually goes along doing all the right things and it is appropriate
that she receive some recognition for being such a wonderful person.
Submitted by:
Justine Kimmi
Horton High School
Student Council Sponsor
Kristen Becker
Daughter of
Jim & Charla Becker
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Horton High School 2017 SNO-BALL
SNO-BALL CANDIDATES
Abigail Vaught
Serena Gaskell
Taylor Molt
Cameron Smith
Rex Bruning
Tate Waser
January 6, 2017
Horton Chargers vs. Pleasant Ridge
Crowning of King & Queen—1/2 Time of Boys Varsity Game Sno-Ball Dance following the Basketball Game
Counselor’s
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Tyler Smith
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s EMS P.E. News….
Each semester, 7/8 grade physical education students take part in a 10
week health program. PE students identify ways they can eat healthier and
integrate physical activity into their daily routine. Using a SMART goal model,
each student develops one goal to work towards during the semester. Each
week the students are required to fill out weekly goal sheets to help track
their progress and share with parents. As an incentive, EMS bought Charger
T-shirts with grant money received from the Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Healthy
Habits for Life Grant). In order to get a T-shirt, students had to meet two cri-
teria during the health program; 1) students had to complete and return
8/10 weekly health goals; 2) students must be able to successfully complete
the physical goal they selected at the beginning of the semester.
7/8 grade students meeting both requirements were: Noah Matthias,
Brandon Middleton, James Diebolt, Ethan Kirkby, Mason Schmitt, Nyah
Small, Tyson Anderson, Kismet Bowsher, Jayden Gibson, Alayna Goben, Kel-
cie Lowe, Ethan Miller, Mylas Norton, Miche’la Shoulderblade, Vitaly Smith,
Mason Thomas, Kloe Wofford, Caden Ballman, Tre Green, Tommi McAfee
and Alex Merryman.
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s HES Counselor’s News Rhonda Wikle
The character quality for the month of January is PERSEVERANCE.
Perseverance - To persist despite opposition or obstacles.
Determination to keep on going.
Don’t be discouraged by your failures. Remember, the road to success is
paved with failures.
We need to teach children that it is ok if we don’t get something the first time, or sec-
ond, or third, etc. There are so many times when something gets hard that we want to
give up but if you want to be a winner you have to keep trying.
People who ever gave up…..
Abraham Lincoln ran for a political office and was defeated seven times.
Dr. Suess’s first children's book was rejected by 23 publishers.
The inventor of Coca Cola only sold 400 bottles his first year.
Babe Ruth struck out more than any player in the history of baseball.
Walt Disney was told by a Kansas City newspaper that it was easy to see by his
sketches that he had no talent.
Teaching children perseverance is tough because we hate to see our children fail but if
these men would not of learned from some of their failures, just think what we would
have missed out on.
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Newsletter
Johnson O’Malley/Title VII
November/December News
In November we celebrated Native American Heritage month. On Thursday
November 17th, Jason Hale was the key note speaker for the Middle School
and High School presentation. Jason is a member of the Prairie Band Potawa-
tomi Nation (PBPN). He grew up on the PBPN reservation which is located
just west of Mayetta, KS and attended the Royal Valley school district. He is
the Assistant Director of Community Engagement and Education at the Center
for American Indian Community Health at the University of Kansas Medical
Center. He holds an undergraduate degree in Anthropology from Washburn
University and a Master’s degree in Indigenous Studies from the University of
Kansas. Jason loves to sing and tries to carry on Potawatomi traditional teach-
ings as much as possible. He has traveled and sang at powwows all over the
U.S. and in Canada. We were honored to have Niomi McKinney, Kickapoo
Powwow Princess and Horton High School student and the Kickapoo American Legion Color Guard Post 415 and the Kickapoo
American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 415 in attendance to present the colors.
On Monday November 21st, Niomi McKinney (Kickapoo), Kickapoo Powwow Princess and Horton High School student as well as
Deja Tilden (Sac and Fox of OK), Horton High School student visited the grade school. Niomi and Deja shared with the students
their favorite parts of their culture, including singing a song and performing a short
dance for the students. Niomi talked with the students about her duties as Powwow
princess some of which include; being a role model, lots of travel to sharing her tribes
culture with others and having the privilege to be included in many tribal ceremonies
including the most recent historical water rights treaty ceremony. Kickapoo Project
Launch graciously provided cups, sunglasses and frisbees to every grade school stu-
dent in attendance.
In December the middle school
students were busy with holi-
day beading and weaving pro-
jects. Mrs Burger’s fifth grade
class studied Native American tribes during November in her Social Studies
class. They were each required to choose a tribe and research the dwellings,
food, clothing and traditions of the tribes and create a poster. The students
also worked on tribal specific craft projects some included; yarn weaving
projects and canoes. The students did an amazing job!
January will bring some changes to the Title VII program. Its title will change from Title VII to Title VI and while most changes are
small the largest piece will be an added objective of more collaboration with local tribes. I look forward to the challenge of the
changes ahead and the positive impact it will have for our students, families and community. I want to wish you and yours a safe and
Happy Holiday Season!
-Mrs. Handke Be on the lookout in future
newsletters for announce-
ments about the 2017 JOM
Scholarships!
***FUNDRAISER***
!!Mark your calendars!!
February 24th –5PM
During the Home Basketball
game with Jackson Heights
The JOM Board will be serving
Indian Tacos starting at 5PM
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BREAKFAST MENUS:
Monday: Biscuit & Gravy, Pears
Tuesday: Mini Waffles, (GS/HS-Fruit Cocktail) (MS-Bananas)
Wednesday: Breakfast Pizza, Mandarin Oranges
Thursday: Pancake Sausage Wrap, Peaches
Friday: Mini Pancakes, Pineapple Slices
Juice served with each breakfast.
2
NO SCHOOL
3
NO SCHOOL
4
Teriyaki Chicken Dippers
Tortilla Chips, Salsa
Broccoli, cooked
Rosy Applesauce
Elf Grahams
HS - Baby Carrots, Juice
5
Cowboy Cavatina
Mixed Vegetables
Mandarin Oranges
HS - Pretzel, Peas, Juice
6
Pig in a Blanket
Sweet Potato Puffs
Corn
GS/MS - Apple Half
HS - Whole Apple, Salad
Crackers
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Meat Loaf
Baked Beans
Peas
Peach Halves
GS/MS - Elf Grahams
HS - Pretzel, Crackers, Juice
10
Chicken Patty/Bun
Baby Carrots
Broccoli, fresh w/dip
Mandarin Oranges
HS - Fish Grahams, Juice
11
Taco Salad w/Cheese, Lettuce
Tortilla Chips
Applesauce
Refried Beans
HS - Animal Cracker, Juice
12
Chicken & Cheese Wrap
Lettuce
Tomato Wedge
Mixed Fruit
HS - Diced Carrots, Juice,
Salad Crackers
13
Cheese Pizza
Lettuce Salad
Corn
Blushing Pears
HS - Juice
16
NO SCHOOL
17
Burrito
Chunky Salsa
Tortilla Chipos
Broccoli, cooked
Rosy Applesauce
HS - Corn, Juice
18
Corn Dog
Lettuce Salad
Peas
GS/MS - Apple Half
HS - Whole Apple
19
Taco Soup/Cheese
Tortilla Chips
Celery/Dip
Blushing Pears
HS - Baby Carrots, Animal
Crackers, Juice
20
BBQ Rib/Bun
Sweet Potato Puffs
Baked Beans
Mandarin Oranges
HS - Goldfish Crackers, Juice
23
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken
Savory Rice
Baby Carrots
Green beans
Pineapple Slices
GS/MS - Cheez-it Crackers
HS - Pretzel, Juice
24
Chili
Crackers
Celery
Goldfish Crackers
GS/MS - Apple Half
HS - Whole Apple, Ranch
Dressing
25
Salisbury Steak
Peas
Cauliflower, fresh
Mixed Fruit
Dinner Roll
HS - Salad Crackers, Juice
26
Chicken Nuggets
Lettuce Salad
Corn
Banana, Whole
Salad Crackers
HS - Juice
27
Hamburger/Bun
Baby Carrots
Broccoli, fresh w/dip
Orange, Whole
Animal Crackers
HS - Juice
30
Teriyaki Chicken Dippers
Tortilla Chips
Chunky Salsa
Rosy Applesauce
Elf Grahams
HS - Baby Carrots, Juice
31
Taco Burger/Bun, w/Cheese
Lettuce Salad
Baked Beans
Peach Halves
HS - Salad Crackers, Juice
Menus subject to change.
1/2 Pint Milk served with
each meal.
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South Brown County
Unified School District #430
522 Central Avenue
Horton, Ks. 66439
Phone: 785-486-2611
Fax: 785-486-2496
Website: www.usd430.k12.ks.us
Home of the Chargers!
HORTON HIGH SCHOOL
785-486-2151
EVEREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
785-548-7536
HORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
785-486-2616
BUS BARN/TRANSPORTATION
785-486-2439
SOUTH BROWN COUNTY
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #430
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safe challenging environment to prepare all students
as independent, life-long learners and
positive productive citizens.
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the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its pro-
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NEW FACES IN THE USD 430 BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE
Lindsay Matthias
Paula Wenger
Lindsay is the new Grants
Coordinator/Food Service
Manager. She is replacing
Melanie Schmitt who is
training to take over Clerk
of the Board for the 2016-
17 school year.
Lindsay is married to Drew
Matthias and they have a
beautiful little girl, Baylor,
who is 7 months old.
Paula is training to take
over the position of
Administrative Assis-
tant/Accounts Payable
Clerk for the 2016-17
school year.
Paula is married to Eli
Wenger. They have 2
sons, 4 grandchildren
with a new grandbaby
on the way.