
Each year in May we honor nurses everywhere for their contributions to their patients and the profession. USD 447 is blessed to have a great nurse, Aimee Strickland. Thank you, Nurse Strickland for all that you do for our student patients and our district!



Each year the first full week in May is dedicated to the nation's teachers as National Teacher Appreciation Week. USD 447 is fortunate to have some of the most caring dedicated teachers in the business! This week when you see a teacher, thank them for their efforts with students and for helping to shape lives everyday. Thank you, teachers for all that you do to help shape the future!



The first Friday in May, schools across the nation celebrate National School Lunch Hero Day. USD 447 Cherryvale Thayer has the best food service staff in the land! In fact, it was recently reported by a student that they were "EXEMPLARY"! Thank you, ladies, for all that you do for our students and staff, to keep us healthy and well fed!




Every May 1st, schools across the nation celebrate National Schools Principal's Day. USD 447 Cherryvale Thayer is blessed to have some of the most dedicated, caring, and hardworking Principals in the business. Mr. Renfro, Mr. Knight, and Mr. Rehmert, thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and patrons every day!



USD 447 is blessed with great support staff. A big part of that support comes from the administrative support staff that helps in all of our school offices every day! Thank you for the work that you do to help our students, staff, parents, and community!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!


USD 447 is blessed with a great library staff! They do great work with our students in helping kids develop a love of reading that will last a lifetime! Thank you for all you do!


USD 447 has some of the most dedicated paraprofessionals who help students in so many ways every day! Thank you for all your efforts!


Information for Sports Physicals for the 2024-25 school year for any 6-12 grade student.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ml_MYgr343vgnt-D-EXkSQNcQ2Q_aMYJ7JV9vfsjHnc/edit?usp=sharing

Interested in becoming a substitute teacher? USD 447 has a spot for you!
Please reference the infographic for more information.


Here's a big thank you to all USD 447 school bus drivers who transport kids to and from school and events safely each day throughout the year! Take time to thank a driver when you see them. Happy National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!



USD 447 family, this is a reminder that USD 447 Cherryvale - Thayer Schools will not be in session February 16th and February 19th 2024. We hope that you enjoy the extended weekend! See you back in class on Tuesday 2/20/2024.

USD 447 Family. This is a reminder that there is no school scheduled for this Monday 2/12/2024. Classes resume Tuesday 2/13/2024. See you all Tuesday!


This week is National School Counseling Week 2024. School counselors are vital to helping our students with their mental health needs. Thank you for all that you do for our students and staff in USD 447!


Congratulations to the Thayer Flyers for winning both the boys and girls Mineral Belt League Basketball Championships after a great season!




Due to weather and road conditions on county and side roads in our district, there will be no school tomorrow, Tuesday Jan. 23, 2024 for all USD 447 Cherryvale – Thayer schools.
Stay safe, everyone.


Due to inclement weather and worsening road conditions during the overnight hours, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday Jan. 22, 2024 for all USD 447 Cherryvale – Thayer schools. Stay safe!


Due to windchill conditions tomorrow morning, Classes in USD 447 Cherryvale - Thayer will be cancelled for Tuesday January 16th. All activities will be cancelled with the exception of the HS basketball tournament at Iola. Please stay warm!


Did you know? Some information regarding special education funding is attached in the infographic below. About 33% of special education costs are funded locally through our general fund and our supplemental general fund (LOB). #DYKKansasKids


Did you know? Some information regarding special education funding is attached in the infographic below. About 33% of special education costs are funded locally through our general fund and our supplemental general fund (LOB). #DYKKansasKids


8th Grade Multimedia
