Atchison Public Schools

Please help us welcome Daija Coleman, a new 5th-grade teacher at AES! Check out some fun facts about Daija below! 💛 She grew up in Atchison and graduated from AHS and the Class of 2018! 💛 Last year she taught 1st grade in Topeka, KS. 💛 Her favorite subject in school was English! 💛Daija is excited to come back and be a part of such a supportive community. She cannot wait to make a difference in students' lives and remind them they can do anything as long as they believe in themselves! Welcome, Daija, to the Phoenix Family! #WeAre409

Please help us welcome Charles Stillian, our new Transportation Director! Check out some fun facts about Charles below! 💛 Started out teaching social studies in Leavenworth and coaching multiple sports! 💛He was an Assistant Principal for 5 years and an ISS Teacher for 1 year. 💛 He worked in Garden City, KS as an Assistant Principal/Activities Director for 2 years and for the past 8 years as the Transportation Director! 💛"I have heard wonderful things about the district from people across the state, so I am looking forward to joining the team and creating the transportation department as well!" Welcome, Charles, to the Phoenix Family!! #WeAre409

We have 5 days left until the start of school...can you believe it! Today on our countdown, a reminder that all students eat free this year! You must complete the Household Economic Survey to help families with their textbook and tech fees. If you didn't do that during enrollment, there will be copies at each of the schools. #WeAre409

Please help us welcome Mallory Libby, a new 7th-grade Social Studies Teacher! Check out some fun facts about Mallory below! 💛 Mallory is from Leavenworth, KS; this is her first year teaching! 💛 She is a military child and has lived in Texas, California, Oklahoma, Ohio, and Germany. 💛 She went to Kansas State University and played the clarinet in the KSUMB Cat and Concert bands. 💛 She is most excited for her first year teaching and getting to know students, staff, and parents at USD 409! Welcome, Mallory, to the Phoenix Family!! #WeAre409

We are back with day 6 on our countdown to the start of school! This year you will hear a lot about regular attendance. You will hear this often and in every building, "9 Days or Less, For School Success". Any absence counts as one of a child's 9 days. In the next month or so, you will get more information about how we can help ensure students are at school on time every day! #WeAre409

Don't forget...9th Grade Orientation is coming up! This is also for any new student to Atchison High School! #WeAre409

Please help us welcome Lori Adams, our new Middle School Associate Principal! Check out some fun facts about Kenzington below! 💛 Lori and her husband have two grown children 💛 Her husband and son are both police officers and her daughter works in childcare. 💛 Some of her hobbies include traveling, gardening, crocheting, and reading! 💛 She is most excited to help the school and students grow and succeed. Welcome, Lori, to the Phoneix Family!! #WeAre409

We are 7 days until the start of the school year! Today's reminder is to make sure to sign up for the bus if you didn't when you enrolled. The sooner you get signed up the sooner we can get students in the system! #WeAre409

8 days until the start of the 2023-24 school year! Don't forget to pay your iPad fee. Students will not get their iPads until this is paid for. You can do that through enrollment, online, or call your child's school and they can help you! #WeAre409

Please help us welcome Kenzington Hudson, our new Middle School Art Teacher, to the Phoenix Family! Check out some fun facts about Kenzington below! 💛 She was born and raised in Wellsville, KS, then ventured out to Colorado to attend college. 💛 Kenzington is excited to be closer to home but does miss the mountains! 💛 She is so excited to explore the ups (and downs) of my first year teaching and to engross herself in a community of down-to-earth and supportive staff! Welcome, Kenzington, to the Phoenix Family!! #WeAre409

Please help us welcome Cassidy Goering, our new Elementary Art Teacher, to the Phoenix Family! Check out some fun facts about Cassidy below! 💛 She just moved to Atchison from Fairview, KS 💛 Her favorite art medium is, by far, charcoal and oil painting. 💛 She loves to crochet and create crochet figures and stuffed animals and loves t. to dress in fun, bright colors to express my appreciation for art and color theory! 💛 Cassidy is excited about her first year of teaching and looks forward to working with the school district and kids Welcome, Cassidy, to the Phoneix Family!! #WeAre409

We are counting down to the start of the new year!! Any parent or guardian interested in getting more involved in your child's school, consider applying to be a member of a site council! Click the link below to sign up! https://rb.gy/06b7x #phoenixcountdown #WeAre409

There's one more chance to get to a Kindergarten Kick-Off. Check out the flyer below! #WeAre409

Please help us welcome Blaine Clardy, our new AHS Assistant Principal, to the Phoenix Family! Check out some fun facts about Blaine below! 💛 Blain was born and raised in Hutchinson, Kansas 💛 He student-taught at AHS and taught at AHS for three years. 💛 He is the only Kansas born in his family! 💛 Blain is most excited to work collaboratively with colleagues to maximize the learning opportunities for the students and families we serve. Welcome, Blaine, to the Phoneix Family!! #WeAre409

USD 409 is counting down to the start of school! Did you know that this year all back to school nights for all grades except, 6th and 9th ,are on the same night? Mark your calendars for August 11, from 4:00-5:30! #WeAre409

Please help us welcome Hang Yoke, our new AES PE Teacher, to the Phoenix Family! Check out some fun facts about Hang below! 💛 Hang has a golden retriever, two cats, and three hermit crabs! 💛 She loves the outdoors, kayaking, hiking, and eating good food! 💛 She is from Des Moines, Iowa, where she taught Middle School PE. 💛 Hang is very excited about Learning how to navigate a new age group!! Welcome, Hang to the Phoneix Family!! #WeAre409

Check out this week's Monday Minute! We are launching our new USD 409 website this week! Watch to find out more! https://youtu.be/vrOH57Ibpgc #WeAre409

For any Senior wanting or needing to take the ACT test for college, the deadline to sign up is August 4. AHS will be a testing site for the September test. The cost is 68 dollars, but there are waivers you can apply. Check the link below! #WeAre409 https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

Attention all incoming 6th-grade students & families: Nervous about starting middle school? Please join us for "So this is Middle School Night." The evening will include an informative presentation, a scavenger hunt, & prize drawings. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our AMS family! #WeAre409

Live Well Atchison County is holding their annual Backpack Giveaway at the beginning of August! Mark Your Calendars! #WeAre409