To whom this may concern. Building a K-12 new school would be great, providing it is not built in Alma. Doing so would not unify the district — it would pull it further apart. Doing so would cause more dislike because this is not USD 329 Alma, it is USD 329 Maple Hill, Paxico, Mcfarland and Alma. Alma has never lost a school, has never had to bus young children down the road. They get to keep it all.
Opinion: ‘Parasite’ shows foreign films are worth exploring
At the Oscars Sunday, the South Korean movie “Parasite” won best picture. A movie wins best picture every year, but what’s special about “Parasite” is that it’s entirely in Korean. It’s the first non-English language to ever win best picture. “Parasite” also took home awards for best original screenplay, best international film and best director. The Oscar’s recognition of a film like this is a reminder that we don’t have to understand the language of a movie to enjoy it and take meaning from it.
Signing day: Seniors make decisions for future
Barber Signs Letter of Intent; Gilbert, Wollenberg Swear into Military Service
USD 329 Board approves bond option for community vote
After many board meetings discussing the facilities and bond options, the board was able to pass a motion for an election to occur on May 12 at 6 polling places in the district for the potential 25 year bond, on Option 16. The regular board meeting started with continued discussion to answer a few leftover questions over the facilities. Once the board had most of their questions answered, a motion was made for Option 10 to be the option moving forward. The potential K-12, Option 10, was seconded, but failed with a vote of 2-5. Seconds later, another motion was made, but for Option 16. The motion was seconded, and passed 4-3. Now it is up to the community to vote either for or against the K-6 in Paxico and 7-12 in Alma.
L.A.F. Podcast: Super Sunday Edition
Laurel, Adam and Falisha discuss the Chiefs victory in the Super Bowl, winter sports, scholars bowl, STAR events and some history lessons that don't get the attention they deserve.
Playing with Pride
At Friday’s home basketball game, 43 members of the K-State Catband joined the WHS pep band in cheering on the Chargers. WHS band director Jaime Rogers thought the event was beneficial for WHS students. “Our students enjoyed having the college band,” Rogers said. “I think some were a bit star struck and some just jumped right in and interacted with them.”
Editorial: K-12 building would be best for USD 329
With the board set to take action on a bond, the Charger staff believes option 10 is the best choice for the future of our district. The option, which calls for a new K-12 building, unifies the school district, which will make the district more financially efficient and benefit many aspects of the students’ experience.... Continue Reading →
Throwback Thursday: 1996 Scholars Bowl
This week’s Throwback Thursday goes back to 1996 and features the Quiz Bowl team. Wabaunsee will host the Regional Scholars Bowl meet tonight, and hopes to qualify to state for a third straight season.
329 board discusses bond options at town hall
Community members meet with board members to raise questions concerning bond options The USD 329 Board of Education held a town hall meeting Tuesday to discuss the bond options. The meeting format involved splitting attendees into three groups with board members spread throughout to allow for more opinions to be heard. Board members Jim Vopata... Continue Reading →
