Tessa Heinen, Jayden Kasper, Hollie McNaney, and Ethan Perez had the opportunity to compete in the State Personal Finance Challenge at Wichita State University. The team was given two hours to analyze a fictional case study and prepare a presentation addressing the provided questions. They then presented their recommendations in a 10-minute presentation and responded to follow-up questions from the judges.
The judges were highly impressed with the team’s ability to dive deep into the data and use research to make thoughtful recommendations projecting as far as 20 years into the future. The team placed FIRST and qualified to compete at the national level this June in Atlanta, GA!
Peer leaders from GEHS and WMS attended the Sources of Strength KC Round Table, a day filled with games, collaboration, and idea-sharing. The goal? To keep growing the Sources of Strength programs and continue spreading hope, help, and strength across the district.
The #WeAreUSD231 Fire Science students spent a morning at the County Communications Center and learned about how 911 calls are handled as well as job opportunities and the training needed to work there. Students were also able to see some calls in action and ask questions to our host for the day, Ryan Reschke, who serves as a Training Supervisor.
Madison Elementary had a blast "signing" future kindergarteners!✍️ #WeAreUSD231 loved welcoming these soon-to-be superstars — it’s the first step in their big adventure!
The WMS Mathletics Team is hard at work! 💪📐 Sixth, seventh, and eighth graders are sharpening their skills and getting competition-ready for April 23rd.
6th-grade students participated in Gummy Bear Government! They had to make a model of six different types of government that were discussed in the unit for ancient Greece. Of course, they ended up being able to eat their models!
A big shoutout to Mrs. Baier, #WeAreUSD231 school librarian, for organizing a DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) dismissal! 📚✨ This special school-wide tradition brought students together in the gym for a reading sit-in. Paired across different grade levels, students shared stories and enjoyed the joy of reading.
Attendance matters! #WeAreUSD231 5th graders at TRMS were awarded for 97% attendance or better for the 3rd quarter. Way to go!
The 5th-grade Huskies are on a mission to master cubic volume—solving 3D shape challenges like true math wizards!
Choir students from Grand Star, Moonlight, Nike, and Trail Ridge combined to share their voices and talents for the annual joint #WeAreUSD231 concert to celebrate Music In Our Schools Month.
Gardner Elementary’s second graders embarked on a walking field trip to the Johnson County Library! The #WeAreUSD231 students explored the library on a guided tour, immersed themselves in captivating stories, and unleashed their creativity with a fun craft activity.
Blazing Trails Martial Arts visited the afternoon pre-K class at Madison Elementary! The students made a plan to say "I can" to anything they did, and some of them even got to break a board!
Record-breaking news for Wheatridge Middle School! This year, we had our highest-ever number of students selected for the Kansas Music Educators Association State Middle Level Honor Choir! 🎤🎶
To earn a spot, #WeAreUSD231 students had to learn a Latin song and perform it completely unsupported—no piano, no help, just pure talent! With over 1,000 auditions, only the top 183 singers made the cut, and we couldn’t be prouder of our incredible students!
👏 Huge congratulations to Gabe Kabristante, Brantley Evans, Maleah Evans, Alissa Luft, and Mia Smith! 🎉🎶
Our #WeAreUSD231 BBQ team brought the heat to the Grace Baptist Church Chili Cook-Off 2025! 🍲🔥 Troy Branch and Lifted Akobi served up their state-winning chili—the same recipe that placed 4th at State!
ust days after tearing her MCL at regionals, Myranda Rogers fought through and became GEHS’s first-ever Bowling State Champion! Her incredible career is one for the books! Join us in congratulating Myranda on this unforgettable achievement! #WeAreUSD231
#WeAreUSD231 sixth graders put their SPURS tickets to good use by snagging some fun glasses! 🕶️✨ SPURS are earned by demonstrating Self-Control, Preparedness, Unity, Respect, and Safety, and these students are showing off their hard work in style! 👏😎
Moonlight Elementary students celebrated their first Pal-en-Tine's Party! Students practiced social skills by inviting one peer to attend with them. All participants helped decorate snack bags for Kindcraft (a local service group), enjoyed a snack, hammed it up for a photo booth, and received a free book.
All of the district’s Jazz Bands and the three #WeAreUSD231 High School Concert Bands recently took the stage and delivered an incredible performance!
Nine students from the Teaching and Training Career & Technical Education pathway were taken to the Educators Rising State Conference at Wichita State University, where they had an incredible experience.
Four students participated in the Educators Rising Competition Events, and all four qualified to attend the Educators Rising National Conference this summer in Orlando, Florida!
🏆 Sofia Tortolero – 1st Place, Job Interview
🏆 Hannah Irwin – 1st Place, Exploring Non-Core Teaching Careers
🏆 Libby Fry & Morgan MacKinney – 2nd Place, Interactive Bulletin Board for Middle/High School
If you see these students, please take a moment to congratulate them on their hard work, dedication, and passion for education. Their accomplishments are truly worth celebrating! #WeAreUSD231--
#WeAreUSD231 6th grade Social Studies students had a blast with a mini book club, followed by a fun Chat 'n Chew session! 📚🍎 They explored Archaeology in China, shared their thoughts, and enjoyed some tasty snacks along the way! 🏺✨
