Scholars Bowl @ SWH
We went 4-3 and didn’t make it out of pool play.
Excited for the opportunity to host all the HPL meetings in Lakin this year. #HPL
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Red Ribbon Week at LHS this week. Yesterday the students did drunk driving with simulation goggles.
Congrats to Taegan Bachman on being named HPL Player of the Year.
Congrats to the following Lady Broncs on their all league honors. #getBETTER
The 4 Junior Beef Raffle ticket winners. Congratulations!!!
USD 215 will be hosting a Veterans Day program on November 11 from 10:00 to 11:00 am in the LMS gym. Anyone who has served in the military is invited to stay for a meal that will begin at 11:00 am. Please join us in honoring those who have served in the military! 🇺🇸
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Sophomores will be taking the ASVAB Career Exploration exam on Monday, Nov. 8th. This is a great tool to help students see a variety of careers that they may be successful in based on their strengths. If you prefer your child not take the exam, please contact the LHS office.
Congratulations Kevin Zarate on your acceptance to Lincoln Tech!
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“To give teachers additional time for professional development and collaboration, classes will be dismissed at 1:00 PM on Thursday, November 11th “.
All student fees are due today!
Attached link allows you to pay with a card.
Any questions call your school.
https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_9157a801
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Activities Week at a Glance
SCHOOL BOARD SPOTLIGHT:::
With the upcoming election, Lakin Broncs will be posting spotlights on the school board members and school board elects. Our spotlight is Sheila Hendershot. Please read the document to learn a little about Sheila!
Dear friends of Lakin USD 215,
It is with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to talk to each of you concerning the upcoming election of school board members. I wish I had the opportunity to speak to you in person and get to know each of you better. But this way, I get to do all the talking! I will get long winded, so please don't give up reading this.
1. What do you believe are the major issues facing our district? How do you plan to tackle these concerns?
There are several issues that I feel we are facing in our district today. One concern is communication. Communication on all levels; community, administration, faculty, staff and the school board members. Talking openly without fear of retaliation. Better communication will build trust between us.
A second issue of concern would be the success of our students in todays world. This is a shared responsibility between the schools, parents and the community. We must work together to do the best we can for all students attending USD 215. If you have not read the vision statement for USD 215 I highly recommend you look it up. It melts together as the “personalized learning” and the "development of self-thinkers” for “positive interactions at school and in the community”. Students of all ages continually watch how school personnel interact with each other, the students families and the community. We must teach them that accountability is on everyones agenda. Respectful interactions to work together to solve issues that may arise between them. The education process begins at birth. The first five years of a child's life is one of the most critical time periods in their life. The child's early experiences and their relationships are critical to their health, wellbeing and the over all success of their future achievements. After they master the first five years, the child will be placed in an appropriate school to prepare him/her for those achievements. Whether it be continuation in an academic college, a trade school or the work force, USD 215 is accountable for their success.
2. Why should I be elected the school board?
Education has always been part of my life. As a little girl, I remember lining up my dolls so I could teach them everything I knew. After graduation from Garden City High School and Emporia State University, majoring in Education K-12 with an emphasis in early childhood, I was the director of a child development center in Kansas City for four years. We were licensed for 72 children. Moving to Lakin to raise my girls, I opened my own center, Bullfrogs and Butterflies. I received my Masters in Education from Fort Hays State University in 1987 and
began work as Director of the Campus Child Care Center at Garden City Community College. Here I also started teaching college courses in the Social Science Division. I retired from GCCC in 2001. Eventually I moved back to Lakin and continued working with children; I was a para professional at Lakin Middle School for a year and later I was a substitute teacher for three or more years. As you can see I take education very seriously. My current philosophy for education is: "Teaching is a continuous learning experience for students, teachers, parents and the Community. Lifelong learning that incorporates each unique child in developing their own potential and learning styles."
3. If you have a stakeholder come to you with a problem, how are you going to address it?
When a stakeholder comes to me with a problem, my first response is to listen to what they have to share. I do not claim to have answers on the spot, but I promise to respectfully listen and assure them that I will look into their problem and research as to the truth of the problem or a misunderstanding in communication. Throughout my life I have served on many boards; locally, state and nationally. I have a wide variety of experience working with many people.
4. What is your vision for education in this community?
Vision within a school board may vary from year-to-year. These changes come from growth of a school or perhaps with the policy and mandates changes from the Kansas Department of Education. Working within the these guidelines a board member must first and foremost focus on the teaching and learning improvements of their district. A board must work together on setting and holding people to high standards and instructional improvements, just as a teacher should do in his/her classroom. As a USD 215 board member it is not my job to interfere with the teachers or administration on how to do their job, but to listen and support them so they can do their job. This is not a place for personal agendas, but rather a place to lead, serve and advocate for our students, faculty and administrators.
5. What would you change, if anything, about decisions regarding the budget in our district?
Coming on new to a school board will be like jumping on a moving train. Other members will understand the finances and budgets. They will know why they were set like they are. I will be the new "woman" on the block, learning the procedures and policies. Not just on budget concerns but on all decisions that affects each student's achievement and success. Budgets are important and need to be monitored on a regular basis. School funding comes from a variety of sources, at the state, local and federal level. Proper use of these monies has to be taken into consideration for each allocation. As a new board member I will work within these guidelines to support our district. With the recent economic recession, budgets will most certainly be falling and school districts will find less funding. Creative use of our monies will be essential for us to provide the necessary educational needs for our students. As a member of the Lakin community for over 30 years, I appreciate this opportunity to serve you as an elected member of the USD215 school board. Two of my children were raised here and graduated from Lakin. Both are very successful members of their communities and have successful jobs that comes from a good, sound and effective background of education. I also have two grandchildren who are attending Lakin High School. Please, consider me as you go to vote next Tuesday for one of the positions on the USD 215 school board.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila Hendershot