🌟 Para of the Month Spotlight! 🌟
We are thrilled to celebrate three incredible staff members who have gone above and beyond for our students, staff, and families — Debbie Turner, Shawna Norris, and La Shell Jones-Herring— our September Para of the Month Award winners! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating these three outstanding people! Their dedication, compassion, and hard work make a tremendous difference every single day. We are so proud and grateful to have them on our team! ❤️🔥 #WeAre409 #PhoenixProud
We are thrilled to celebrate three incredible staff members who have gone above and beyond for our students, staff, and families — Debbie Turner, Shawna Norris, and La Shell Jones-Herring— our September Para of the Month Award winners! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating these three outstanding people! Their dedication, compassion, and hard work make a tremendous difference every single day. We are so proud and grateful to have them on our team! ❤️🔥 #WeAre409 #PhoenixProud
🎨 Our AMS art students are hard at work bringing their creativity to life! Their talent and imagination are shining through. 🌟 #WeAre409 #PhoenixProud #FutureArtists
Congratulations to these AMS SOAR Winners for August! Keep up the great work!! #WeAre409
Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up next week on Tuesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 2. Both days are from 3:30-7:00 pm. #WeAre409
Our AES Kindergarteners took a field trip to Medical Lodge last week! I'm sure everyone had a blast!! #WeAre409
The AES Book Fair is coming up! Don't miss it! #WeAre409
Congratulations to these Central students for earning credits through Edgenuity or their afternoon Electives!! They have been working hard and staying focused!! #WeAre409 #PhoenixProud
AES Phoenix Feather Winner!
Students at AES have the opportunity to earn recognition for positive behavior during the week. When staff members see students showcase one of our 5 learner dispositions, students are rewarded with a Phoenix Feather. Every Friday, the names of every student who earned a Phoenix Feather are read during the morning opening. All student slips are entered into a drawing, and one student is randomly chosen to receive donuts for his or her class.
🎉❤️This week's Phoenix Feather winner is Conner Kempin from Mrs. Gray's 5th grade class.🥳💛
#WeAre409 #PhoenixProud
🌟 Happy IT Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today we celebrate and recognize our incredible IT team—the backbone of our district’s technology, Donna Noll, Katie Martin, Jenni Dryden, and Jen Dean!
From keeping our networks running smoothly, to answering endless questions with patience, to making sure every student and staff member has the tools they need to succeed—our four amazing IT staff members go above and beyond every single day. 💻✨
We are so grateful for their hard work, problem-solving skills, and dedication to keeping us connected and supported.
👏 Please join us in giving a huge THANK YOU to our IT team—you make the impossible possible, and we couldn’t do this without you!
#ITAppreciationDay #BehindTheScenesHeroes #WeAre409
Today we celebrate and recognize our incredible IT team—the backbone of our district’s technology, Donna Noll, Katie Martin, Jenni Dryden, and Jen Dean!
From keeping our networks running smoothly, to answering endless questions with patience, to making sure every student and staff member has the tools they need to succeed—our four amazing IT staff members go above and beyond every single day. 💻✨
We are so grateful for their hard work, problem-solving skills, and dedication to keeping us connected and supported.
👏 Please join us in giving a huge THANK YOU to our IT team—you make the impossible possible, and we couldn’t do this without you!
#ITAppreciationDay #BehindTheScenesHeroes #WeAre409
We have another #PhoenixFace for you, Rosetta Rawls! She has transitioned to a new role as the districts, Student Support Specialist! Check out what she is excited about most in this new adventure! #WeAre409
We are excited to introduce our Homecoming Queen and King Candidates!!
Laikyn White, Avonte Housh-Battle, Kaiya Downing, Brody Barnes, Bella Boyce, Leighton Boldridge, Lily Adams, Kolten Bonnel, Kirrah Duncan, and Yogi Purdy!
#HOCO25 #WeAre409
🌟 Phoenix of the Week 🌟
We are so excited to announce our very first Phoenix of the Week — Erin McKelvy-Patterson!
Erin's impact has been described as nothing short of extraordinary:
💬 “Mrs. McKelvy-Patterson was an absolute godsend to my two daughters. Both had her as their second-grade teacher, and I saw monumental progress in their IEPs during their time in her classroom. She is kind, loves children, and is sunshine in human form. She’s dedicated in a way most teachers are not. She is irreplaceable.” – Laura Randall
💬 “She is a teacher that takes her time with students to learn how they learn best, truly has a heart of gold, and makes her students and their family feel valued.” – Amber Skeen
Erin, your kindness, dedication, and heart for students make you a shining example of what it means to be a Phoenix. Thank you for all you do! ❤️🔥
#PhoenixOfTheWeek #WeAre409 #PhoenixProud
🌟 Phoenix of the Week 🌟
Each week we’ll honor a staff member who goes above and beyond! Students, parents, staff & community can nominate. Check out the Atchison Answers Video for more information!
https://youtu.be/W8UdN6bDpmQ
To nominate a staff member click here: https://shorturl.at/btV71
#WeAre409 #PhoenixPride
Each week we’ll honor a staff member who goes above and beyond! Students, parents, staff & community can nominate. Check out the Atchison Answers Video for more information!
https://youtu.be/W8UdN6bDpmQ
To nominate a staff member click here: https://shorturl.at/btV71
#WeAre409 #PhoenixPride
Laura Walters is our next new #PhoenixFace, we are excited to welcome! She is one of our new Preschool Teachers! Welcome, Laura, to the USD 409 Family! #WeAre409
Please help us welcome Michael Gabbard to the USD 409 Family! You can find out a little bit more about him below! #WeAre409 #PhoenixFaces
Dear Families,
Right before dismissal today, we had a situation where a staff member required medical attention. We are grateful for your patience and understanding during dismissal. The necessary help was provided promptly, and we want to extend a special thank you to Atchison EMS and our AES staff for their calm and swift response.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Laura Batson
Superintendent
Right before dismissal today, we had a situation where a staff member required medical attention. We are grateful for your patience and understanding during dismissal. The necessary help was provided promptly, and we want to extend a special thank you to Atchison EMS and our AES staff for their calm and swift response.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Laura Batson
Superintendent
Help us welcome Whitney Schnabel, a new 1st-grade teacher at AES, to the USD 409 Family! #PhoenixFaces #WeAre409
We are back with a few more new #PhoenixFaces! Please welcome Jason Buschbascher to the USD 409 Family! You can find out more about him below! #WeAre409
You asked, we answered! Listen to Laura answer questions about Early Release!
https://youtu.be/JjrJwApwAvs
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