Big congratulations to Jersey Fisher and Boomer Foster—the future is bright as they #MovinOnUp! 🌟 #WeAre409 #ClassOf2026
It's that time of year to start celebrating our Seniors and the Class of 2026!! Each day until graduation, we will be celebrating seniors and their plans for next year! To kick off the graduation countdown, we are excited to highlight Desiree Lowery and Zachary Tschauder! Best of luck next year! #MovinOnUp #WeAre409
Tomorrow, March 25, is Early Release. #WeAre409
Please take a minute to listen and watch the following video from Superintendent Batson about Wednesday's State Basketball game and what it means for USD 409. #WeAre409
https://youtu.be/loUgXCJUUTI
https://youtu.be/loUgXCJUUTI
Central High School students had an incredible opportunity to experience history firsthand with a visit to the Kansas State Capitol and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka.
Walking through the Capitol gave students a chance to see where important decisions are made for our state, while the Brown v. Board site reminded us of a pivotal moment in American history that changed education forever.
Learning about the fight for equal educational opportunities right here in Kansas helped bring history to life for our students. What an amazing day exploring the past and connecting it to the future!
#WeAre409 #PhoenixPride #LearningBeyondTheClassroom
This past Friday, our JAG-K Students and Ms. Downing organized a wonderful Black History Month Assembly! The students took ownership of every piece of the assembly. There were poems, acrobats, dress-for-success segments, Guess Who, crowd involvement, dancing, basketball, singing, and more! Each portion is about making history right here and right now, mixed with Black History Facts. Great job by all. There are pics below, as well as a link to the recording of the entire assembly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbMHV69UmI
#WeAre409
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbMHV69UmI
#WeAre409
Please help us welcome Hunter Hempen, the newest face in our Phoenix family!
Hunter is passionate about creating a bus system that is safer, more efficient, and stronger for students, families, and staff!
We’re excited to have him on board, and we know he’ll make a positive impact on our district.
Welcome to the Phoenix family, Hunter!
🔥🚌 #WeAre409 #PhoenixPride
Bell bottoms, high socks, and full-court hustle! 💛
Today we’re throwing it back to the 1976 Girls Basketball Team — a group of fierce competitors!
Long before social media highlights and digital scoreboards, these athletes brought grit, teamwork, and school pride to the hardwood. Their legacy? Still going strong today. 💪
If you recognize someone in this photo, tag them below! Let’s celebrate these women! 🏀🔥
#TBT #GirlsBasketball #SchoolPride #WeAre409
This past Thursday we had our Career Speaker Fair for Freshmen and Sophomores. Students were able to hear from 3 different Career Speakers. This goes along with our Individual Plans of Study. Students were able to explore possible career paths. Thank you again to members of the community that came and spoke to students about potential careers. #WeAre409
Join us for our next "Two Cent Tuesday" tomorrow in the Board Office Community Room! #WeAre409
Join us for our next "Two Cent Tuesday" next Tuesday at the Board Office Community Room! #WeAre409
At Monday's Board Meeting Misti Wilson was recognized as an exceptional educator and a vital part of the AES team. As an interventionist, she provides intentional, high-quality support that makes a real difference for both students and teachers. She goes above and beyond to learn new initiatives and ensure staff feel confident and prepared—especially with Literacy Task requirements.
In addition, Misti serves as our district’s ELL teacher, supporting multilingual learners with expertise and compassion while collaborating with staff across buildings. Her leadership and dedication make her an incredible asset to our school community! 💛❤️ #WeAre409
Congratulations to our AMS Soar Winners!! #WeAre409
This week's AES Phoenix Feather winner is Amora Smith from Miss Miller's second grade class!
Thank you, Daylight Donuts, for partnering with us in this special recognition for our students!
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Congratulations to Mr. Clardy's Super Star Attendance Winners of the Week at AHS! #WeAre409
We always love when our schools have their book fairs!! #WeAre409
Tuesday and Thursday this week are Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:30-7:00 pm. #WeAre409
Congratulations to our Royal Courts King and Queen, Nae'Onna Sanders and Keyantroi Heyward! They were recognized Friday during half-time of the boy's basketball game!! #WeAre409
Congratulations to the 2026 Royal Courts Royalty,
Kelsey Rebant, Nae'Onna Sanders, Gracie Noll, Ivorianna Jolly, and Adriana Delgado,
Kael Williams, Keyantroi Heyward, Finnan Patterson, Jackson Snowden, and Michael Fuhrman.
The King and Queen will be crowned at halftime of the Boys' Basketball Game this Friday.
Good luck to all of you!
#WeAre409
Thank you to each and every board member in our district and those across Kansas! Our Kindergarteners want to leave you with some final thoughts as we close our School Board Appreciation Month! #thankboe #WeAre409
https://youtu.be/u7kvBJq88VE
https://youtu.be/u7kvBJq88VE