Our very own Jedd Casey auditioned and made the All-State Band as First Chair Euphonium! An Atchison High School Student has held this chair for the last 3 years. We are so proud of Jedd and his accomplishments. He will be headed to Wichita in February! #WeAre409
We are in the final stretch of January's Board Appreciation Month! Take a minute to find out why Doug Tschauder ran for the USD 409 School Board!
#boaardappreciationmonth #WeAre409
#boaardappreciationmonth #WeAre409
Dear Phoenix Families and Staff,
Due to extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chill values, USD 409 schools will be closed on Monday, January 26th, to ensure the safety of our students and staff. All district offices and buildings will be closed.
The forecasted conditions present a significant risk for frostbite and other cold-related concerns, particularly during transportation and outdoor exposure. After careful review, this decision was made with student safety as our top priority. There will be no school activities to include before, during, or after school practices tomorrow. At this point, athletic games for basketball and bowling are still scheduled, and your coach will follow up with more specific information.
All maintenance and facility staff, please report by 8:00 a.m., and we are so very thankful for these employees making sure our buildings and parking lots will be ready for us on Tuesday morning. All other school staff, including classified staff, certified, and administrative staff, are not required to report. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate any additional updates as needed.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Please stay safe and warm.
Sincerely,
Laura Batson
USD 409
Due to extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chill values, USD 409 schools will be closed on Monday, January 26th, to ensure the safety of our students and staff. All district offices and buildings will be closed.
The forecasted conditions present a significant risk for frostbite and other cold-related concerns, particularly during transportation and outdoor exposure. After careful review, this decision was made with student safety as our top priority. There will be no school activities to include before, during, or after school practices tomorrow. At this point, athletic games for basketball and bowling are still scheduled, and your coach will follow up with more specific information.
All maintenance and facility staff, please report by 8:00 a.m., and we are so very thankful for these employees making sure our buildings and parking lots will be ready for us on Tuesday morning. All other school staff, including classified staff, certified, and administrative staff, are not required to report. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate any additional updates as needed.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Please stay safe and warm.
Sincerely,
Laura Batson
USD 409
Great showing this weekend at the Tonganoxie Tournament!! Girls took home 3rd place and our boys took 1st! Congratulations s to both teams!! #WeAre409
Dear Phoenix Families and Staff,
Due to forecasted extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chill values, USD 409 schools will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
The forecasted conditions pose a significant risk of frostbite and other cold-related injuries, particularly during transportation and outdoor exposure. After careful review, this decision was made with student safety as our top priority.
The only USD 409 staff expected to report for duty are the custodial and maintenance staff, who should report to their designated location at 8:00 am to prepare our buildings for the winter weather. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate any additional updates as needed for next week.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Please stay healthy, safe, and warm.
Phoenix Proud!
https://youtu.be/fYHPUvrnCYk
Sincerely,
Laura Batson
USD 409
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Due to forecasted extremely low temperatures and dangerous wind chill values, USD 409 schools will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
The forecasted conditions pose a significant risk of frostbite and other cold-related injuries, particularly during transportation and outdoor exposure. After careful review, this decision was made with student safety as our top priority.
The only USD 409 staff expected to report for duty are the custodial and maintenance staff, who should report to their designated location at 8:00 am to prepare our buildings for the winter weather. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and communicate any additional updates as needed for next week.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Please stay healthy, safe, and warm.
Phoenix Proud!
https://youtu.be/fYHPUvrnCYk
Sincerely,
Laura Batson
USD 409
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Thank you, Brandi Ross, for your commitment to leading and supporting students and staff at USD 409! #WeAre4o9 #thankboe
January is School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you to all of our school board members who give their time and support to lead USD 409 schools! #thankboe #WeAre409
❤️ USD 409 is hiring! Your next step starts here. Join the Phoenix Family. Check the flyer below to see what positions are open. Apply here: https://atchison.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx 💛
At Monday's Board meeting, the board recognized AHS student Zaryah Burge for her outstanding character on and off the court. They also recognized AHS Teacher Camille Shump for her positive impact on student success through her Event Management/Culinary CTE Pathway! Congratulations to both of you! #WeAre409
Last night at our January Board meeting our new board members took the Oath of Office. Thank you to Kathy Hines, Janet Smith, and Doug Tschauder for your commitment leading to USD 409. #WeAre409
#thankaboardmember this month for School Board Appreciation Month!! #WeAre409
Thank you to Mrs. Wilson and her AHS Art students for partnering with the elementary students at Central! Students learned the glazing and firing processes and produced ceramic mugs for their families. They had a great time and loved working with the high school students. #WeAre409 #PhoenixProud
🎉 Welcome Back, Students and Staff! 🎉
We’re excited to kick off a brand-new semester tomorrow, January 6! Fresh starts, new goals, and countless opportunities are ahead.
Let’s make this semester positive, productive, and full of growth. We’re glad you’re here—let’s make it a great one!
#WeAre409 #PhoenixProud #NewSemester
We’re excited to kick off a brand-new semester tomorrow, January 6! Fresh starts, new goals, and countless opportunities are ahead.
Let’s make this semester positive, productive, and full of growth. We’re glad you’re here—let’s make it a great one!
#WeAre409 #PhoenixProud #NewSemester
Our school board members help make crucial decisions for our students and staff. Be sure to thank your school board members this month for School Board Recognition Month! #ThankBOE #WeAre409 #PhoenixProud
Congratulations to our December Para's of the Month, Madeline Streitenberger, Brooke Thompson, and Trudy Goodpasture! Thank you to each of you for all you do for our students, staff, and district! We are so lucky you chose to work at USD 409!
#WeAre409 #PhoenixProud
#WeAre409 #PhoenixProud
As we welcome 2026, we’re stepping into a new year filled with hope, possibility, and pride in all that makes #WeAre409 so special.
Our students continue to amaze us…
Our staff continues to inspire us…
And our community continues to support us in ways that truly make a difference.
Thank you for being part of a district where great things happen every single day—both big and small. As we turn the page to a new year, we can’t wait to continue sharing the stories, successes, celebrations, and everyday moments that make Atchison Public Schools shine.
Here’s to a year of growth, connection, and endless opportunities for our students and staff.
✨ Cheers to 2026! ✨
#WeAre409 #PhoenixProud #NewYearNewPossibilities
Our students continue to amaze us…
Our staff continues to inspire us…
And our community continues to support us in ways that truly make a difference.
Thank you for being part of a district where great things happen every single day—both big and small. As we turn the page to a new year, we can’t wait to continue sharing the stories, successes, celebrations, and everyday moments that make Atchison Public Schools shine.
Here’s to a year of growth, connection, and endless opportunities for our students and staff.
✨ Cheers to 2026! ✨
#WeAre409 #PhoenixProud #NewYearNewPossibilities
We are getting close to our number-one most-viewed post...I wonder what it will be! In our #2 spot for most viewed posts on Facebook is this year's homecoming King and Queen post! This post received 36,059 views!
#WeAre409 #countingdownto2026
In 4th place with 29,539 views is our shoutout to the Atchison Police Department for helping us get a deer out of our soccer nets!!
#WeAre409 #countingdownto2026
#WeAre409 #countingdownto2026
Over the next 5 days, we will count down to 2026 with our most-liked, most-watched, or most-engaged-with posts from 2025! We will conclude with a recap video of all the accomplishments in 2025!
To kick off our countdown to the new year, in 5th place, with 23,000 views is....This year's Homecoming Dance! https://www.facebook.com/reel/1452771129289338
#WeAre409 #countingdownto2026
As we look ahead to January, we want to take a moment to recognize three dedicated board members who will not be serving in the next term. Their time on the board has been marked by commitment, thoughtful leadership, and a genuine dedication to doing what is best for our students, staff, and community.
Serving as a board member requires countless hours, careful decision-making, and a willingness to step up when it matters most. These individuals brought steady leadership, meaningful insight, and a deep respect for public education to every discussion and decision.
We are incredibly thankful for Diane Liebsch, Debbie Eplee, and Sean Crittendon for their service and the lasting impact they have made. Their contributions have helped shape our district and will continue to benefit our schools for years to come.
Thank you for your service, your leadership, and your heart for our students and community. ❤️💛
Serving as a board member requires countless hours, careful decision-making, and a willingness to step up when it matters most. These individuals brought steady leadership, meaningful insight, and a deep respect for public education to every discussion and decision.
We are incredibly thankful for Diane Liebsch, Debbie Eplee, and Sean Crittendon for their service and the lasting impact they have made. Their contributions have helped shape our district and will continue to benefit our schools for years to come.
Thank you for your service, your leadership, and your heart for our students and community. ❤️💛
