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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

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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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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.

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NO SCHOOL

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NO SCHOOL

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Teriyaki Chicken Dippers

Tortilla Chips, Salsa

Broccoli, cooked

Rosy Applesauce

Elf Grahams

HS - Baby Carrots, Juice

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Cowboy Cavatina

Mixed Vegetables

Mandarin Oranges

HS - Pretzel, Peas, Juice

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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

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Chicken Patty/Bun

Baby Carrots

Broccoli, fresh w/dip

Mandarin Oranges

HS - Fish Grahams, Juice

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Taco Salad w/Cheese, Lettuce

Tortilla Chips

Applesauce

Refried Beans

HS - Animal Cracker, Juice

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Chicken & Cheese Wrap

Lettuce

Tomato Wedge

Mixed Fruit

HS - Diced Carrots, Juice,

Salad Crackers

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Cheese Pizza

Lettuce Salad

Corn

Blushing Pears

HS - Juice

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NO SCHOOL

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Burrito

Chunky Salsa

Tortilla Chipos

Broccoli, cooked

Rosy Applesauce

HS - Corn, Juice

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Corn Dog

Lettuce Salad

Peas

GS/MS - Apple Half

HS - Whole Apple

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Taco Soup/Cheese

Tortilla Chips

Celery/Dip

Blushing Pears

HS - Baby Carrots, Animal

Crackers, Juice

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BBQ Rib/Bun

Sweet Potato Puffs

Baked Beans

Mandarin Oranges

HS - Goldfish Crackers, Juice

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Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

Savory Rice

Baby Carrots

Green beans

Pineapple Slices

GS/MS - Cheez-it Crackers

HS - Pretzel, Juice

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Chili

Crackers

Celery

Goldfish Crackers

GS/MS - Apple Half

HS - Whole Apple, Ranch

Dressing

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Salisbury Steak

Peas

Cauliflower, fresh

Mixed Fruit

Dinner Roll

HS - Salad Crackers, Juice

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Chicken Nuggets

Lettuce Salad

Corn

Banana, Whole

Salad Crackers

HS - Juice

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Hamburger/Bun

Baby Carrots

Broccoli, fresh w/dip

Orange, Whole

Animal Crackers

HS - Juice

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Teriyaki Chicken Dippers

Tortilla Chips

Chunky Salsa

Rosy Applesauce

Elf Grahams

HS - Baby Carrots, Juice

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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

MISSION STATEMENT

The South Brown County school district exists to provide a

safe challenging environment to prepare all students

as independent, life-long learners and

positive productive citizens.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY AGENCY

South Brown County Unified School District #430 does not discriminate on

the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its pro-

grams and activities. The following person has been designated to handle

inquiries regarding the non-discrimination notices:

Superintendent of Schools, USD 430

522 Central Ave., Horton, Kansas 66439

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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.