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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

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.

The 3rd grade Wax Museum was a smashing success as usual! From Milton Hershey to Neil Armstrong, the icons were well-represented at Thayer Schools today.

📚✨ 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

Today, USD 447 would like to honor our amazing paraprofessionals in classrooms across our district. Paras are the key to the success in helping to provide our students a great education. Happy Para Appreciation Day 2025! We could not do this important work without you ~ Thank you!

Great News! USD 447 is partnering with Jock's Nitch in Parsons. Be on the lookout for new apparel to be offered in store. All Adidas branded products are 30% off for all students, teachers, faculty, and families.

Congratulations to one of our own, Mr. Gene Cox. He was recognized as the NFHS 2024 Active Official of the Year for Section 5, which includes Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. He’s spent many years working hard and giving his best to high school athletes. He also finds time to help coach our middle school Chargers and Flyers in football and basketball. Thanks for your dedication, Gene!

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the Cherryvale USD 447 app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email or sms with instructions to sign up and access new features.

USD 447 Patrons. Please see the following information regarding an update to the 2024-24 school calendar.

Activities and Athletic Schedule Update

Dear Parents and Patrons, Due to road conditions still poor for travel in the morning and the extremely cold windchills called for Thursday morning, USD 447 schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20th. We are prioritizing the safety of our students and staff during these hazardous weather conditions. Please stay safe and warm as we continue to allow for conditions to improve and windchills to improve. .

USD 447 Family: Reminder that USD 447 Schools remain closed Wednesday February 19th due to snow and extremely cold temperatures. Stay safe and warm everyone!

USD 447 Parents and Patrons, Due to the forecast for the accumulation of heavy snow and extremely cold temperatures, we are informing you that all USD 447 schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 18th, and Wednesday, February 19th. The safety for our students and staff during these hazardous weather conditions remains priority. Campuses will be closed with no school or activities. Please take all necessary precautions to stay safe and warm these next two days. We will keep you updated with any further information updates. Thank you for your understanding and support. Stay safe and warm!

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the Cherryvale USD 447 app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians check your email or sms with instructions to sign up and access new features.