Attention All Incoming Kindergarteners

Don't forget about our FREE summer feeding program!

J's for Days
Congrats to our 4th nine weeks J’s for Days winners!
J.J. Shields (KG) and Amelia Beckley (4th Grade)
A BIG Thank You to Josh and Casi Addis for sponsoring these winners.

Honoring Our 2025 Retirees from USD 447 Cherryvale Thayer Schools!
Please join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of Mrs. Liz Hucke - CMHS, Mrs. Julie Hucke - Lincoln Central, and Mrs. Carol Wright - Lincoln Central, who are retiring this year after a career of unwavering dedication to our students and community! Your years of service have shaped generations of USD 447 students, and your legacy will live on in our schools.
Thank you for your heart, hard work, and dedication! 💙
Wishing you joy, relaxation, and new adventures in retirement! 🎉


Here is a great opportunity for our current 3rd-5th graders.

Passing this along as a PSA for our friends at the Cherryvale Public Library. Check out the Summer Reading Program Schedule for June and July!


🌟 Happy National School Nurse Day 2025! 🌟
Today, we celebrate and honor the incredible contributions of our very own school nurse, Aimee Strickland! 💙
Aimee’s dedication to the health and well-being of our students and staff across all three USD 447 Cherryvale-Thayer buildings is truly remarkable. Whether it's providing a comforting smile, expert care, or ensuring our schools are safe and healthy, Aimee goes above and beyond every day for our students.
Thank you to school nurses everywhere who help to keep our schools and communities healthy!

🍎✨ Today is National Teacher Appreciation Day 2025. We would like to celebrate the incredible teachers at USD 447 Cherryvale - Thayer Schools! 📚💙
From sparking curiosity in the classroom to guiding students on their educational journey, teachers go above and beyond every day!
As you reflect on your education, take a moment to thank a teacher who has made a positive difference in your life or the life of your child. They would love to hear from you!
Thank you to all our USD 447 teachers for all that you do for our students, families, and our community!



🌟 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible school nutrition professionals at USD 447 Cherryvale Thayer Schools who work tirelessly to prepare and serve delicious meals to our students every day! 🍎🥪
We are so proud to have some of the best school lunch heroes in the business! 👩🍳💙
Join us in thanking our amazing team for everything they do. Drop a comment below to share your appreciation! 🥳👏
#SchoolLunchHeroDay2025 #LunchHeroes #USD447

Don't forget that Library books are due tomorrow! If you have a lost or damaged book, please send an exact payment or a check made out to USD 447 to be included in the Popsicle Party!

The carnival preparations are underway! Check out the photobooth and the silent auction baskets!!!
We hope to see you all there!
Saturday, April 26th from 5-7pm
Stay after for Family Movie Night in the gym!







Come join us at the school carnival this Saturday from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Lincoln Central.
Located in the Cafeteria:
Ticket Booth
Food Orders & Tables
Silent Auction Baskets
Photo Booth
Located on the Blacktop/Playground:
Carnival Games
Information Booths/Vendors
*Rain does NOT cancel. We will just move into the gym.
All proceeds go toward new equipment and other needed items for Lincoln Central students.
Join us after in the LC Gym for Family Movie Night! $5 Admission gets you snacks/drink and you get to watch Inside Out 2 as a family!

Don't forget your registration for your child's free sports physical! Let us help you, by signing your child for a physical, who anticipates to participate in activities/athletics grade 7-12 (6 for Thayer). Wednesday May 7th, students and parents who complete the required forms and return them to school, will be bussed to Labette Health Clinic in Cherryvale from 8-12. This is a FREE event.

Today, we honor our incredible school administrative assistants at USD 447 Cherryvale Thayer Schools! Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering support in keeping our schools running smoothly every day. Your contributions are truly invaluable. Happy Administrative Assistants Day!

🚌💛 Happy National Bus Driver Appreciation Day 2025! 💛🚌
At USD 447 Cherryvale - Thayer Schools, we are beyond grateful for our amazing bus drivers, who are simply the BEST!
Every day, rain or shine, they work tirelessly to ensure our students arrive safely and on time. Their dedication, hard work, and care do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to make a difference every single day!

Any student who will be in 7th - 12th grade (6th graders in Thayer) for the next school year, and participate in sports or KSHSAA sanctioned events must have a physical on file at the school.
If you'd like for your child to complete the requirements for next year, please scan the QR code and we will email you the documents you must fill out.
Wednesday May 7th, students and parents who complete the required forms and return them to school, will be bussed to Labette Health Clinic in Cherryvale from 8-12.
This is a FREE event.

Block Party

📚✨ Today is National School Librarian Appreciation Day, and we’re giving a huge shoutout to the incredible Library Staff in USD 447!
📖 CMHS – Sara Dreisbach
📖 Lincoln Central – Jessica Wilson , Melanie Blaes
📖 Thayer – Sherry Welch
Thank you for inspiring a love of reading and supporting student learning in our schools. We appreciate all you do! 💙
#SchoolLibrarianDay #ThankYouLibrarians



