Atchison Public Schools

We have two bond project updates to highlight today! The first one is the renovations to our AHS Band and Choir Rooms. Check out the video below. As always, for more information about the 2024 Bond, click the following link: https://www.usd409.net/o/aps/page/bond-information https://youtu.be/P1FkIrNjNAI #WeAre409

We have a second "Just The Facts" Video today that will cover the bond project that addresses the AHS Athletic Renovations. This bond election is February 1, 2024. As always, for more information, you can find all of our bond updates and info on our website at www.usd409.net https://youtu.be/A6A1XtJ2bdM #WeAre409

Happy New Year!! 2023 was such a great year and we are excited for all the wonderful opportunities 2024 brings! Look back at 2023 for USD 409 and help us welcome 2024!! https://youtube.com/shorts/Jinkf-mpLN8 #WeAre409

#2 on our #countdownto2024 is the amazing partnership with Diamond C Food this year! #WeAre409

With the upcoming 2024 bond election, we wanted to highlight today's FAQ page on our district webpage. We continue to add more questions weekly. This is the place where you can get more information and facts about the bond. https://www.usd409.net/o/aps/page/bond-information #WeAre409

We are halfway to our #1 most-liked/reached post of 2023! At #3, we recognize our AHS cross country team as they run the Homecoming Ball from our opponent's field to our 50-yard line! #WeAre409

#4 on our #countdownto2024 for most reached/liked post of 2023 is Keenan and Kesley Martin and LaTisha Downings award from Benedictine College! #WeAre409

We hope you are all enjoying your holiday break! We are about midway through and counting down the most liked/most reached posts from 2023 as we countdown to the new year! #5 recognizes our fantastic maintenance crew! #WeAre409 #countingdsown202024

It's Fact Friday, and we have our second video about a project the 2024 bond will address. Listen to Jay Robinson and Ernest Bautista talk about our district's current needs concerning HVAC and Roofs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FqcZ2Qs10Q #WeAer409

Did You Know? Check out some interesting special education facts about our district! #DYKKansasKids #WeAre409

The AHS Art Club made over forty ceramic ornaments for the residents of Medicalodge. The residents had fun decorating their Christmas tree with the ornaments! #WeAre409

Congratulations to Kelsey Martin, Central School Teacher!! He was recognized yesterday as one of our VFW Teachers of the Year for all he does for students and the wonderful relationships he builds with every student he reaches! We are so excited for him!! #WeAre409

AMS KAYS Club sponsors the KIND award. Each week students are nominated by their teachers when they are seen doing kind deeds. A random winner is drawn from those that are submitted. The student drawn gets a gift card for a free drink downtown at Yellowbrick. Thanks, Yellowbrick, for your support of AMS. Congratulations to Colt Harris for being this week's AMS Kind Award Winner! #WeAre409

Tomorrow, December 13, 2023, is Early Release. #WeAre409

Check out our Monday Minute on Tuesday! Students at AMS and AHS helped create a great video to help reveal our updated mascot for USD 409! https://youtu.be/-9x3KYFuKCg

Thank you to all the families that came out to support Central's Thanksgiving Family Engagement Luncheon last week! It was so fun to see so many families enjoying a wonderful Thanksgiving Lunch prepared by the Central Staff! #WeAre409 #thankful

Students from USD 409 were selected to go to Wichita to participate in the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) first District Showcase of Student Work. USD 409 had two proposals selected, one from Central School and one from Atchison High School! Sarah Beckes and Jasmine Nelson represented Central School, and AHS was represented by Frances Knudsen, Anna Lowe, Emily Fuhrman, Marisol Carroll, Elinor Steinbach, and Jadyn Boldrige. Central talked about the new elective program they started last year, and AHS spoke about the new English offerings that were put in place last year as well! These high school students did a wonderful job sharing the great things happening in USD 409 schools, and we are so proud of their leadership! #WeAre409

AHS Presents Beauty and the Beast at the AMS Auditorium. Friday, 17th at 7 pm, doors open at 6:30 Saturday, 18th at 2 pm, doors open at 1:30 Saturday, 18th at 7 pm, doors open at 6:30 #WeAre409

Look out, Atchison Police Department, AES has a new Safety Patrol! These students help keep the AES hallways and school safe in the mornings! #WeAre409

Congratulations to the following middle school and high school band students for the All-District Band! NEKMEA All-District Honor Band- Sheryl Vanderharr, Austin Smith, and AJ Sinclair NEKMEA All-District Honor Jazz Band- Austin Smith NEKMEA All-District Freshman Honor Band- Ginny Lowe NEKMEA All-District 7th/8th Grade Honor Band- Ava Garoutte and Hailey Peterson Congratulations to each of you!! #WeAre409 🥁