Addisen Gallagher and Brandon Albright are #MovinOnUp to amazing things next year! Best of luck to both of you! #WeAre409 #ClassOf25
The AMS Kay Club made bunny goodie bags for the preschoolers at AES! Some members will be delivering them and helping with the preschool spring party. Such a fun way to build relationships with the younger students!! #WeAre409
Congratulations to AHS English Teacher Dawn “Doc” Smith for being honored as 2025-2026 USD 409 Teacher of the year! Well deserved!!
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Congratulations and best of luck to Marisol Carrol and Johnathan Hanzel as you are #MovinOnUp after graduation to do great things!
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Central had a busy week celebrating Quarter 3 accomplishments! Congratulations to these students who had a 90% attendance or above, a gpa of 3.0 and above, or who raised their gpa from Quarter 2 to 3! #progressiskey #WeAre409
Congratulations and best of luck to Miles Greenly and Piper Urban as you both are #MovinOnUp after graduation! #WeAre409 #ClassOf25
Best of luck to Ryan Dudley and Olivia Pennington who are #MovinOnUp to great things next year!! #WeAre409 #ClassOf25
Congratulations on #MovinOnUp to great things next year!! Best of luck to Kaysee Forgey and Jake Cook! #WeAre409 #ClassOf25
USD 409 is seeking feedback on the qualities and characteristics you want to see in our next superintendent. Your voice is crucial in helping guide this important decision. Please take a moment to complete our brief survey and share your thoughts: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/usd409ss Let's shape the future of our district together! #WeAre409 #CommunityVoice #LeadershipMatters
Congratulations and best of luck to Lance Norris and Tayla Masteller! We are so excited to see what you will accomplish in the future! #WeAre409 #MovinOnUp #ClassOf25
Our next two seniors are Hugh Davis and Kathryn Nieder-Nazarenko! Best of luck to each of you as you head to college next year!
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We have 10 new seniors we will highlight this week!! Let's kick it off with recognizing Xavier Tisdale and Chandler Dunn! Best of luck to both of you! ❤️💛
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Congratulations, and best of luck to Lily Oertel and Addison Bottorff next year! You both will do amazing things in the future! #WeAre409 💛❤️
It's time again to start celebrating the Class of 2025! Each day until graduation, we will celebrate two seniors and their plans for after graduation! Our 1st two seniors we are excited to celebrate are Devon Warman and Kionna Sharp! Best of luck next year! #WeAre409 💛❤️
Congratulations to Molly Cook, who found out a couple of weeks ago that she was a recipient for the Rudd Foundation Scholarship!! A four year, full ride to Emporia State!! Read more from Molly on this amazing accomplishment.
"Thursday, my life was changed for the better in a way I could never have imagined. I was honored to be awarded a full ride through the Rudd Foundation Scholarship. This incredible opportunity is a blessing, and it's made possible by a group of truly wonderful people. I’m overwhelmed with gratitude, and it’s heartwarming to know that all of my hard work and dedication has meant something. I can't fully express how thankful I am for this life-changing opportunity.
Of course, the road to this moment wasn't without its challenges. The application process was extensive and required me to demonstrate my involvement in both community and educational activities. I wrote two essays and had to prove my eligibility for a Pell Grant. At times, it felt like a shot in the dark. That the next stage was out of reach, but I tried my hardest and got a call saying out of almost 800 I made it to the top 75 and was on to the interview stage!
I traveled to Wichita for the interview with my cousin and their partner, feeling both prepared and nervous. The committee was incredibly kind and welcoming. Waiting to hear the outcome was a nerve-wracking experience, knowing how much this scholarship could change my life. So, when I found out yesterday that I had been selected of the top 50, I was completely taken by surprise and filled with immense gratitude. This scholarship is more than just financial support—it’s the start of a community that will guide and encourage me as I take the next step in my life.
I couldn’t have done this alone. The support I received from my community was invaluable. I’m deeply grateful for the mock interviews I had with Dr. Nugent and Mrs. Young, and for the amazing letters of recommendation from Miss Martin and Dr. Smith. I’m sure their words helped me stand out, and I’m so thankful for their belief in me.
This scholarship represents not just a chance to continue my education, but also a reminder of the incredible people who have invested in my success. I’m excited to move forward, knowing I have such a strong foundation to build on." -Molly Cook, AHS Senior
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Central's had a busy day today and this week! Some of the students went out to see the Mobile Dairy Farm, the elementary students took their first walking field trip to the train depot and the middle schoolers were able to deliver some of their 3D prints to ACCA! #WeAre409
Check it out! Our Special Education Director is a published author!! Her article is on pages 9-11 in the magazine below and its focus is All Means All, when it comes to Inclusion!
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/70064230/under-the-umbrella-volume-7-issue-8
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Dr. Nugent has announced her resignation as the Superintendent of USD 409 as she steps into an incredible new opportunity as the Deputy Commissioner for the KS Department of Education. While this change is bittersweet for the district, we are also incredibly proud and grateful for her leadership, dedication, and the positive impact they have had on our students, staff, and community.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Nugent on this well-deserved achievement! We wish them all the best in this next chapter and know they will continue to make a difference in education at an even greater level.
To learn more click the link below.
https://www.ksde.gov/Home/Quick-Links/News-Room/ArtMID/3386/ArticleID/4151/Nugent-named-KSDE-Deputy-Commissioner-of-the-Division-of-Learning-Services
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The boys basketball team was able to make a quick stop yesterday at AES so our elementary students could wish them luck before they head state basketball this morning! Let's help cheer them on to a victory today!! #WeAre409
Please help us congratulate Jordan Malcom as the new AHS Head Football Coach!! Coach Malcom, a native of Moreno Valley, California, brings passion, dedication, and a winning mentality to his new role as Head Football Coach. A former collegiate athlete, where he played football at Benedictine College while earning his degree, laying the foundation for his leadership both on and off the field. After two successful seasons leading Atchison as the defensive backs coach, Coach Malcom is eager to take over the program and continue building a culture of excellence. His commitment to hard work, discipline, and player development has already proven successful, and he looks forward to instilling those same values in the team. Off the field, Coach Malcom is a devoted father to two beautiful daughters and is building a future in real estate alongside his fiancé, Lauren. His leadership extends beyond football, shaping young athletes into outstanding individuals prepared for success in all aspects of life. ❤️#WeAre409💛
