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FSHS forensics teams pick up more victories
(03/09/10)
For those not involved in an activity such as forensics, it it hard to measure to what degree a team is having success. When one reads that a squad puts 12 events into finals, that sounds great but with no reference point it is hard to say just how impressive. So, for those wondering if the Tigers' weekend was impressive ... it was more than that!...
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USD 234
A pie in the face for Haiti relief
(03/04/10)Editor's Note: The following article was written by reporters of Fort Scott High School's newspaper The Tiger Times. This article was not edited by the staff of The Fort Scott Tribune.
USD 234 to conduct preschool screenings
(03/04/10) USD 234 personnel will conduct preschool screenings for children up to 5 years of age on March 26. Children may have vision, hearing, speech and communication, motor skills, socialization skills, and general development screened. The purpose of the screenings is to locate and identify children with possible developmental delays who may need special education preschool and/or related services. ...
USD 234 Parent-Teacher conferences next week
(03/04/10) Parent-teacher conferences for USD 234 will take place Tuesday, March 9, and Thursday, March 11. Conferences will take place from 4 to 7:13 p.m. at Winfield Scott Elementary School and Eugene Ware Elementary School, from 4:30 to 7:43 p.m. at Fort Scott Middle School, and from 5 to 8:13 p.m. at Fort Scott High School. There will be no school for USD 234 students on Friday, March 12. Spring Break will takeplace the week of March 15-19...
No classes at elementary schools Friday
(03/04/10) There will be an elementary teacher planning day for Winfield Scott and Eugene Ware schools on Friday. There will be no classes for elementary students on this day. Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott High School students will have classes on Friday... 
3 students advance to state bee
(03/04/10)Fort Scott Middle School hosted the annual Bourbon County Spelling Bee on February 12. Twenty-three contestants participated in the contest, which included sixth through eighth grade students from Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott Christian Heights...
USD 234 announces make-up schedule
(03/04/10) USD 234 missed three school days this winter due to inclement weather. The district is required to make up one of those and will use the following plan for this purpose: An extra 20 minutes will be added to each school day from Monday, March 8, through Friday, April 9. These 20 minutes will be added differently in the district's schools...
FSHS forensics brings more medals home
(03/02/10) The Fort Scott High School forensic team was in action again on Saturday in Wellsville and Coffeyville. The group that competed in Wellsville had an outstanding day as 16 competitors made finals. Four team members won championships: Daniel Lyon (extemporaneous speaking), Tony Jackson (informative speech), Kai Simmons-Mims and Chris Herman (duet), and Matt Carrillo (original poetry). This squad won its fifth consecutive tournament... 
Nineteen Fort Scott students are headed to State History Day
(03/02/10)Following Saturday's District History Day Championships, 29 students will be moving on to the State History Day competition in Topeka. Of the 29 moving on, 19 come from Fort Scott schools. History Day encourages students to express their knowledge and interest in history through creative and original dramatic performances, media presentations, historical papers, three-dimensional exhibit projects, or Web site production. ...
Concern expressed over school restructuring
(03/02/10) About 30-35 concerned parents and teachers packed the USD 234 Board of Education office Monday to hear more information on a district proposal to change the configuration of both local elementary schools. While not everyone present chose to address the board during their regular meeting, some chose to voice their opinions on the issue -- a proposal to reconfigure the grade levels at Winfield Scott Elementary School and Eugene Ware Elementary School into what are called attendance centers...
USD 234 proposes school changes
(02/26/10) USD 234 officials are considering a proposal that would change the way local elementary schools are configured. During their regular meeting on Monday, the USD 234 Board of Education is scheduled to discuss a proposal that would reconfigure the grade levels at Winfield Scott Elementary School and Eugene Ware Elementary School into what are called elementary attendance centers. Both schools currently serve a combined total of more than 900 kindergarten through fifth grade students... 
FSHS musicians ready for competition
(02/25/10)A group of 10 musicians from Fort Scott High School will be among the musical elite in Kansas during a state event this weekend. The students, representing the choir led by instructor Pat Harry, the orchestra led by instructor Jane Williams, and the band led by director James Fox, will be part of the Kansas Music Educator's Association state event in which all-state groups meet to rehearse and perform...
Tiger forensors continue multi-event success
(02/23/10) For the second week in a row, the Fort Scott High School forensics team was in action in more than one location. On Friday, two Public Forum Debate teams and four Lincoln-Douglas debators made their way to Topeka-Seaman High School to compete. According to coach Brian Weilert, the long trip was made to compete against not only different, but larger Class 5A and 6A schools. Fort Scott is a Class 4A school...
Four long-time U-234 teachers retiring
(02/19/10) Countless days spent assigning grades and homework will soon come to an end for four local teachers. Debbie Lewis, a second grade teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School; Glenda Miller, a fifth grade teacher at Eugene Ware Elementary School; Jane Williams, an orchestra teacher at Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott High School; and Ron Klassen, a Latin teacher at FSHS; recently announced they would be retiring after the current school year. ...
Retiring teachers reflect
(02/19/10) Making the decision to retire certainly call to mind many reflections and memories. The four long-time teachers from USD 234 react to their retirement and recall their fondest memories from their teaching career. What is your fondest memory of working in USD 234?...
USD 234 orchestras to perform Tuesday
(02/17/10) The Fort Scott Middle School and Fort Scott High School orchestras will present their winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, in the FSMS commons area, 1105 E. 12th St. A variety of music will be performed by students in 6th through 12th grades. The FSHS orchestra and chamber orchestra will feature strolling musicians performing show tunes and fiddle tunes. ... 
Ragtime performances at FSMS Friday
(02/16/10)Students at Fort Scott Middle School will get a musical treat on Friday. Noted ragtime pianist Frederick Hodges will present a series of brief concerts for FSMS students from noon to 3 p.m. Friday at the school, 1105 E. 12th St. The performance is part of the Bourbon County Arts Council's continuing effort to provide art programs in Bourbon County schools...
Pemberton wins WSU scholarship
(02/16/10) Alex Pemberton, a senior at Fort Scott High School, was recently named a winner of the 2010 Fran Jabara Scholarship in Entrepreneurship at Wichita State University. The competitive scholarship is one of the most prestigious at WSU and one of the largest entrepreneurship scholarships nationally...
40 medals for FSHS forensics
(02/16/10) On Saturday, the Fort Scott High School forensic squad traveled to compete in three tournaments. According to FSHS coach Brian Weilert, the Tiger squad placed 18 events into finals at the Kansas City Sumner Academy tournament and easily won first place, nearly 60 points in front of the second-place school. ...
Fort Scott FBLA wins honors at districts
(02/12/10) Members of the Future Business Leaders of America organization at Fort Scott High School attended district contests to compete against 16 other schools on Feb. 4 at Cherryvale High School. FSHS students who placed at the contest and the events they competed in include Jimmy Cox, who finished first in computer problem solving, first in cyber security and first in technology concepts; Alex Pemberton, who placed first in economics, first in business calculations, first in personal finance and third in business law; Matt Carrillo, who finished first in impromptu speaking; Tony Jackson, who placed first in sports management, fourth in business communications and fourth in business procedures; Kenzie Heatherly, who placed second in introduction to business and sixth in sports management; Colton Grillott, who finished fourth in sports management and fifth in business calculations; Libby Halsey, who placed fourth in business procedures; Dillon Peel, who finished fifth in business procedures; and Ben Bristley, who placed fifth in personal finance and fifth in business communications.. ...
U-234 music dept. plans events
(02/11/10) The USD 234 music department has two activities scheduled to take place within the next couple of weeks. The district's band program will conduct its winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the FSHS gymnasium, 1005 S. Main St. The concert will feature fifth grade, sixth grade, seventh and eighth grades, and the FSHS concert band. The concert is free of charge and open to the public...
FSHS forensors start season late, earn 24 medals
(02/09/10) After being snowed out the first week of its season, the Fort Scott High School forensics team headed out in three directions during the season's second week. At the conclusion of the week, the squad had three top-four finishes and 24 medalists. FSHS earned its first sweeps title at Iola on the strength of 12 finalists. ...
USD 234 holds monthly meeting
(02/04/10) Members of the USD 234 Board of Education met Monday for their regular monthly meeting. During the meeting, the Fort Scott Chapter of the Kansas National Education Association negotiations team made a short presentation to the board, which also acknowledged the receipt of negotiations lists from the board and FS-KNEA for the 2010-11 school year...
County students to receive honors
(02/01/10) A group of Bourbon County students will soon reap the rewards of showing dedication to their schoolwork. A total of 19 seniors from Fort Scott High School and Uniontown High School will be among 40 seniors from high schools in Allen, Bourbon and Woodson counties who will be recognized for their academic achievements and named Kansas Honor Scholars during a dinner program at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at FSHS, 1005 S. Main St...
USD 234 pre-school screenings scheduled for Feb. 12
(02/01/10) USD 234 will conduct preschool screenings for children up to 5 years of age on Feb. 12. Children may have vision, hearing, speech and communication, motor skills, socialization skills, and general development screened. The purpose of the screenings is to locate and identify children with possible developmental delays who may need special education preschool and/or related services. ...
FSHS Homecoming postponed
(01/29/10) With Pittsburg High School canceling classes Friday morning, Fort Scott High School has postponed Homecoming activities scheduled for Friday night. Pittsburg was to be Fort Scott's opponent for the Homecoming games tonight. Those have been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4...
FSHS debators finish second at State
(01/26/10) The Fort Scott High School debate team traveled to Goddard High School last week to compete in the 4A state tournament. The tournament features two divisions; a 4-speaker tournament in which teams qualify by finishing in the top two at the four regionals conducted throughout the state, and a 2-speaker tournament in which teams qualify by having a winning record during the regular season...
USD 234 budget stable for time being
(01/21/10) The USD 234 budget is stable, at least for the time being, district officials said this week. Public schools all across the state have seen recent budget cuts as Gov. Mark Parkinson and the Kansas Legislature try to fix a $400 million deficit in the state budget. ...
FSMS makes last push for votes
(01/11/10) Fort Scott Middle School is making one final push for votes this week in the U.S. Cellular Calling All Communities campaign which ends Friday. FSMS is partnering with local individuals and businesses to hopefully finish the contest with a voting surge. The school finished the month of December ranked No. 59 in national voting, and has an array of events lined up throughout the campaign's final week to fuel an attempt to become ranked among the contest's top 10 schools...
USD 234 pre-school screenings Jan. 15
(01/06/10) USD 234 will conduct preschool screenings for children up to 5 years of age on Jan. 15. Children may have vision, hearing, speech and communication, motor skills, socialization skills, and general development screened. The purpose of the screenings is to locate and identify children with possible developmental delays who may need special education preschool and/or related services. ... 
FSMS looking for community support
(12/16/09)Fort Scott Middle School is one of thousands of schools across the country trying for a chance at big money. FSMS recently received enough votes to make it into the list of top 100 schools in U.S. Cellular's Calling All Communities $1 million campaign, which runs through Jan. 15, 2010...
USD 234 to receive support for health programs
(12/11/09) USD 234 is getting some financial support to help pay for district health and wellness programs. School officials recently learned that the district has been selected as the recipient of a grant from Kansas Coordinated School Health, a collaborative effort between the Kansas State Department of Education and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The group focuses on increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, and decreasing tobacco use in schools and school districts... 
Beckham receives honor from Kansas principals
(12/07/09)Bob Beckham's job still allows him to help kids -- just in a little different way. The Fort Scott High School principal was recently recognized as the Area II High School Principal Honoree by the Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals. "As a teacher I had the privilege of working directly with students, helping them on a daily basis to prepare for their future," Beckham said during a recent interview with The Fort Scott Tribune. ...
USD 234 conducting preschool screenings December 11
(11/27/09) USD 234 will be conducting preschool screenings for children up to 5 years of age on Dec. 11. Children may have vision, hearing, speech and communication, motor skills, socialization skills, and general development screened. The purpose of the screenings is to locate and identiy children with possible developmental delays who may need special education preschool and/or related services...
FSHS drama students gathering food for needy children
(10/28/09) A group of students involved in the drama program at Fort Scott High School won't be acting when they work to help feed needy children this week. About 40-50 FSHS students will team up on Friday to participate in the 2009 Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat food drive, the International Thespian Society's annual nationwide community service initiative to collect food for the hungry. ...
USD 234 schools dealing with flu
(10/22/09) d the onset of flu season, area school officials are dealing with more students being absent due to illness. All schools are practicing and encouraging precautionary measures in an effort to help curb the spread of the flu virus. According to health officials, steps to remember include washing hands thoroughly, staying home when sick, coughing or sneezing into a tissue or the elbow, eating a balanced diet and drinking plenty of water, and getting adequate rest and exercise. ...
USD 234 parent- teacher conferences Oct. 20-22
(10/14/09) Parent and teacher conferences for USD 234 will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Thursday, Oct. 22. Conferences will take place from 4 to 7:13 p.m. at Winfield Scott Elementary School and Eugene Ware Elementary School, from 4:30 to 7:43 p.m. at Fort Scott Middle School, and from 5 to 8:13 p.m. at Fort Scott High School...
FSHS orators among best in nation
(10/13/09) Students in the debate and forensics program at Fort Scott High School can add another honor to their growing list of accomplishments. The FSHS program was recently recognized as one of the top 100 programs in the nation by the National Forensics League (NFL). FSHS ranks 70th out of more than 3,000 schools nationwide based on student participation and excellence in speech and debate activities, according to a statement from the NFL...
Date for Tiger Day at FSMS changed
(10/06/09) Due to scheduling conflicts, Tiger Day has been rescheduled from this coming Friday, Oct. 9, to Friday, Oct. 16 at Fort Scott Middle School, 1105 E. 12th St. During Tiger Day, which has been an annual tradition for 20 years, FSHS student athletes who participate in fall sports, dance team members and cheerleaders visit FSMS to share lunch and talk with sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students...
Middle School VIP group prepares for Fall Extravaganza
(10/01/09) The Very Involved Parents (VIP) organization at Fort Scott Middle School is making preparations for the group's annual VIP Fall Extravaganza. The fun shopping event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at FSMS, 1105 E. 12th St. Baked goods, as well as several homemade products, such as crafts, jewelry and scarves, will be offered at the event. The event may also include commercial items and other products from catalogs, according to a statement from organizers...
Enrollment numbers mixed
(10/01/09) Recent enrollment counts at area schools show mixed results. Fort Scott Community College has an enrollment of 2,017 students this fall, an increase of 278 students from last fall and the first time that enrollment at the college has broken the 2,000 student mark, according to FSCC officials... 
Preparing to perform
(09/29/09)High school, middle school students ready for first concert of year next week at FSMS 
Mercy donates to area schools
(09/25/09)The Mercy Physician Group Family Medicine Specialists recently made donations to area school districts from proceeds generated by sports and activities physicals conducted in May and August 2009. The annual community service included three clinics at which 306 students received physicals in a cooperative effort by the entire Mercy Physician Group staff. ...
USD 234 reports slight enrollment decrease
(09/09/09) Enrollment in USD 234 schools this year is down slightly from this time last year. According to a district head count of students in four schools on Aug. 17, the first day of school, there are 1,948 K-12 students attending classes this year, down from last year's 1,997 student total...
USD 234 conducting preschool screenings Sept. 11
(09/01/09) USD 234 personnel will conduct preschool screenings for children up to 5 years of age on Friday, Sept. 11. Children may have vision, hearing, speech and communication, motor skills, socialization skills, and general development screened. The purpose of the screenings is to locate and identify children with possible developmental delays who may need special education preschool and/or related services...
Frosh orientation, fall sports meetings at FSHS Monday
(08/06/09) All incoming Fort Scott High School freshmen and their parents are encouraged to attend an orientation meeting at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the FSHS auditorium. In addition, a fall sports parents meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday. All parents of participants in Fort Scott High School fall sports are encouraged to attend...
USD 234 taxpayers to see decrease
(08/06/09) Taxpayers will see a decrease this year in the amount of taxes that will be levied locally for USD 234. "The good news now is the mill levy is virtually the same and taxes are down from last year," USD 234 Business Manager Alan Drake said. According to documents provided by Drake, tax payers will contribute slightly more than $3 million in taxes locally to USD 234. ... 
USD 234 busses pass KHP inspection
(07/31/09)Parents of children who will be riding the bus to school on August 17, need not worry about their safety. According to Kansas Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brad Carpenter and Trooper Jeff Scott, all of the vehicles used by USD 234 to transport students passed their safety inspections. Forty-one of the local district's vehicles were examined for any defects in their safety equipment, brakes, lights, emergency exits, windshield wipers, and horns... 
USD 234 hosting open houses Aug. 17
(07/28/09)Students who will return to school in the USD 234 school district on August 17, will have an opportunity to meet their teachers at a special open house. On August 13, the local school district will conduct an open house at each of its school buildings beginning with Eugene Ware from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Winfield Scott's open house will be conducted from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Fort Scott Middle School from 6 to 7 p.m. and Fort Scott High School from 6:30 to 8 p.m... 
McKim steps into FSHS assistant principal position
(07/20/09)Rob McKim may be new to Fort Scott High School, but he has worked in education for more than a decade. McKim, who was hired by the USD 234 Board of Education to replace former Fort Scott High School Assistant Principal Todd Ferguson, began his new post on Thursday...
KHP helps schools with bus safety
(07/16/09) With the first day of school only a month away, Kansas Highway Patrol troopers are assisting school districts across the state ensure that students arrive to and from their destinations safely. Troopers began inspecting school buses this week, and will continue their inspections until the start of the new school year to make sure vehicles will load, transport, and unload students safely. ...
USD 234 smoking ban begins today
(06/30/09) According to a press release from the USD 234 school district, beginning today a new tobacco policy approved by the USD 234 Board of Education takes effect. Starting today, tobacco use of any kind is not permitted at any time on any property owned by the school district. This includes buildings, campuses, athletic fields, parking lots, etc...
USD 234 school board approves actions Thursday
(06/18/09) During a special USD 234 School Board meeting at noon on Thursday, members of the board approved several employment and business actions. After some discussion by board members about a request from the city of Fort Scott for the school district to donate property for a skatepark, board members tabled the item until the July 6 meeting. ...
Students PEP up for fitness
(06/04/09) A group of local students will have the opportunity to attend the first ever Teen Wellness Peers Encouraging Peers Rally (PEP). Fort Scott High School Family and Consumer Science teacher Rita Nienstedt and Family Career and Community Leaders of America students Betty Hall, Ashley Parrish, Angela Love and Katie Bray will be attending the PEP Rally, which will be conducted on June 8 and 9 at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe...
Lunch remains closed for freshmen
(06/02/09)
During the monthly USD 234 Board of Education meeting Monday night, board member Jeff Knopp was honored for his eight years of service to the local school district. Also at the meeting, representatives from the site councils at each of the district's schools explained to board members some of the activities that each group had completed through the 2008-09 school year. In addition, the board approved site council representatives for the 2009-10 school year... |
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