As we return from Thanksgiving Break and look ahead to the final weeks of the semester, I want to thank our families, staff, and students for the continued support you show our schools each day. December arrives quickly after the holiday, and with it comes the stretch of the year when winter weather is most likely to impact our operations.
Because the months of December through February bring the highest chance of snow, ice, or dangerously cold temperatures, this is an important time to review USD 230’s procedures for announcing school closures or schedule adjustments. Our goal is always to communicate clearly, quickly, and consistently so families can plan accordingly and students remain safe.
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📢 How We Will Communicate Weather-Related Closures or Delays |
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If winter weather requires us to cancel classes, delay the start of school, or adjust our schedule, USD 230 will notify families and staff through the following channels: |
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- 📱 Mass Notification System
- Text Message
- Automated Phone Call
- Email
- Website Alert
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📣 District Social Media
- Facebook
- X (Twitter)
- Instagram
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🖥️ District Website
- News Article
- Live Feed update
- 📆 District & School Google Calendars
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📺 Local Television Stations
- KMBC 9
- KCTV 5
- KSHB 41
- FOX 4
- KSNT
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Please ensure your contact information in Skyward is accurate, as our Mass Notification system relies entirely on the phone numbers and email addresses listed there. |
⏰ 2-Hour Delayed Start Option |
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During the 2024–2025 school year, USD 230 utilized a 2-Hour Delayed Start on two occasions, and the feedback from families and staff was overwhelmingly positive. This option will again be available during the 2025–2026 school year when weather conditions allow for a later—but still safe—start to the day. |
🦃 Thanksgiving Break Reminder |
A reminder that there is no school for students November 24–28. Classes will resume on a regular schedule Monday, December 1, 2025. We hope our families enjoy a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday break. |
Below are our latest enrollment numbers as of November 20, 2025. |
(2024-2025 total enrollment was 3,968 students.) |
⚠️ KDOT Survey of K-7 Highway |
The Kansas Department of Transportation is revising the K-7 Corridor Management Plan for the section of K-7/U.S. 169 highway between the I-35/K-7 interchange in Olathe and 215th Street in Spring Hill. If you would like to participate in the KDOT survey (or leave a comment) regarding the project please visit their website found at this link. |
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Tremendous Performances by FFA Students!
At our November 10 Board of Education meeting we were pleased to recognize the Spring Hill High School FFA program for a tremendous performance at their national competition in Indianapolis! Sponsored by Alicia Hampton and Lucy England, these outstanding students represented Spring Hill with pride and professionalism.
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- National Results
- Kailey Howell – 2nd Place Nationally in Extemporaneous Public Speaking
- Poultry Judging Team – 7th Place Nationally
- Dairy Cattle Judging Team – National Honors Earned
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Congratulations to all of these students and staff members on their remarkable achievements! |
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This week, our schools came together to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. Students and staff across Spring Hill Schools held special Veterans Day programs to show gratitude for their courage, sacrifice, and service.
Thank you to all veterans — we appreciate you today and every day.
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November Standing Ovation Recipients |
Congratulations to our November Standing Ovation winners! |
- Laurie Brueckner (Spring Hill High)
- Sara Allen (Prairie Creek Elementary)
- Natalia Ward (Spring Hill Elementary)
- Kandi Haney (Spring Hill Middle)
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Thank you to Queen's Price Chopper in Spring Hill for sponsoring this recognition! |
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Thank You to the Johnson County Fire Department! |
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A huge thank you to the Johnson County Fire Department for their generous donation of winter coats! Our district's school counselor team will soon meet to make plans to distribute them throughout our school community, helping keep our students warm and ready to learn this winter! |
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City of Spring Hill Holiday Celebration |
On Friday, December 5, the City of Spring Hill and the Spring Hill Recreation Commission are hosting a Hometown Holidays event at the Spring Hill Civic Center. The event is free and appropriate for all ages; come out for some great holiday fun! |
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Event calendars for each school are available online at the links below.
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Access the 2025-26 Academic Calendar at this link! |
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Thank you for your continued support of our students. Each day, I am inspired by the remarkable qualities they demonstrate: their character, their curiosity, their resilience, and their commitment to learning. They are a living reflection of our district’s guiding theme of “Excellence Every Day.”
As we enter the Thanksgiving season, I encourage all of us to pause and reflect on the many blessings in our lives. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to serve as Superintendent of Spring Hill Schools and to be part of a community that cares so deeply for its children.
In the days ahead, I hope you fully embrace the simple comforts that make this holiday meaningful: enjoy great food without guilt, take a well-deserved nap, spend time with loved ones, and appreciate the people and moments that enrich your life.
The writer William Arthur Ward reminds us, “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” May next week give us each the opportunity to unwrap (and share) our gratitude.
Wishing you and your family a restful, joyful, and thankful Thanksgiving break.
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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, and SHHSBroncos
Most importantly, follow me on ‘X’ at USD230Supt.
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