🍁 First Quarter Complete. Halloween TODAY! 🎃 |
With the chilly temperatures, it finally feels like fall in Spring Hill! The school year continues to move forward with great momentum — classrooms are buzzing with learning, activities are in full swing, and students are thriving in every corner of our district.
Spring Hill Schools are filled with outstanding students, staff, and families, so it’s no surprise that we continue to earn recognition and accolades across the board. From academics to athletics, fine arts to community service, our students are shining examples of #ExcellenceEveryDay.
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Spring Hill Schools Earn High Marks in U.S. News & World Report Rankings! |
U.S. News & World Report released its 2025 “Best Middle Schools” and “Best Elementary Schools” rankings this week and Spring Hill Schools once again performed exceptionally well!
📊 Among the top-performing schools statewide:
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Timber Sage Elementary - Ranked #6 in Kansas
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Prairie Creek Elementary - Ranked #11 in Kansas
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Woodland Spring Middle - Ranked #6 in Kansas
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The rankings are based on state assessment performance in mathematics and reading. Additionally, half of each school’s score reflects how those results compare to expectations given the school’s demographics, identifying schools that are outperforming predicted outcomes. In cases of ties, rankings are determined using the student–teacher ratio. Learn more at U.S. News & World Report website.
Congratulations to our outstanding students, staff, and families for these well-deserved recognitions!
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Highlights from the State of the District Breakfast |
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Held October 16 at Forest Spring Middle School, this annual event celebrated the many accomplishments across Spring Hill Schools over the past year — and offered a glimpse at what’s on the horizon for our district.
The evening featured student groups from across USD 230 sharing their talents, projects, and achievements, highlighting the incredible learning taking place every day in our schools.
The Spring Hill Education Foundation (SHEF) continues to be an invaluable partner in supporting our students and staff — providing additional funding and resources to enhance learning opportunities, and awarding thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to Spring Hill High School graduates.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our district’s continued growth, innovation, and Excellence Every Day!
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Below are our latest enrollment numbers as of October 30, 2025. |
(2024-2025 total enrollment was 3,968 students.) |
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Celebrating Excellence Every Day!
At the October 27 Board of Education meeting, we proudly recognized two amazing groups who continue to make Spring Hill Schools shine: our 8th grade varsity volleyball teams from Spring Hill Middle, Woodland Spring, and Forest Spring — and our Spring Hill High School Marching Band & Color Guard!
Our middle school volleyball athletes showcased tremendous growth, resilience, and teamwork all year long, capped off by a podium sweep at the Frontier League Tournament:
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- Spring Hill Middle - 1st Place
- Woodland Spring Middle - 2nd Place
- Forest Spring Middle - 3rd Place
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Meanwhile, our SHHS Marching Band & Color Guard delivered a show-stopping performance at the state competition, earning an incredible 2nd place finish!
These students — both on the court and on the field — embody Excellence Every Day with their dedication, skill, and Bronco pride.
Help us congratulate these outstanding student performers and athletes!
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Spring Hill Schools Earns KSDE District STAR Recognition
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We are proud to announce that Spring Hill Schools has earned distinguished recognition through the 2025 Kansans Can Star Recognition Program for achieving success in the outcomes Kansans value most!
For 2025, the Kansas State Department of Education recognized Spring Hill Schools in the following areas:
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- Academically Prepared for Post-Secondary - Bronze
- Social-Emotional Growth - Copper
- Individual Plan of Study - Bronze
- Civic Engagement - Copper
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These honors reflect our district’s ongoing commitment to preparing every student for success beyond high school—academically, socially, and as engaged citizens. |
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October Standing Ovation Recipients |
Congratulations to our October Standing Ovation winners! |
- Jenni Herndon (District Administrative Center)
- Ali Koesser (Spring Hill High)
- Melanie Pana (Dayton Creek Elementary)
- Heather Stinson (it was crazy hat day at the Spring Hill Early Learning Academy)
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Thank you to Queen's Price Chopper in Spring Hill for sponsoring this recognition! |
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This Month's Core Value Spotlight |
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At the October 13 Board of Education meeting, Wolf Creek Elementary’s Nurse Rene Arthur was recognized with a Core Value Award in the areas of World-Class Staff and Supportive Environment!
Rene exemplifies compassion, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the students and staff of WCES. Her kindness and care make a positive impact on the entire school community every single day.
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Event calendars for each school are available online at the links below.
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Thank you for your continued support and for making Spring Hill Schools such a remarkable place to learn and grow. Have a safe and happy Halloween! |
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PS: Be sure and follow some of our USD 230 Social Media Sites on Facebook:SHEarlyLearningAcademy, DCESCavaliers, PCESMustangs, SHESColts, TSESRangers, WCESWranglers, FSMSChargers, SHMSMavericks, WSMSStallions, andSHHSBroncos
Most importantly, follow me on ‘X’ atUSD230Supt.
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