USD 239 Provides Online Survey to Collect Community Input for 5-Year Strategic Plan
On Monday, January 27, USD 239 Superintendent Curtis Stevens emailed a survey link to the families of North Ottawa County Public Schools. In his email, he wrote, "Over the past several months, the school district conducted various community listening sessions in Ada, Delphos, Minneapolis, and Wells. The USD 239 Board of Education will use the information to guide the development of a five-year strategic plan. "
Despite having four positive community listening sessions, Superintendent Stevens is seeking to collect more information from patrons who could not attend one of the sessions. He stated, "I know how busy everyone gets during the school year; our community sessions provided an excellent opportunity to interact with patrons, but I also know not everyone could attend the meetings. The survey link will provide another opportunity for our families to give crucial feedback to our district."
Superintendent Stevens stated, "The survey is also on the USD 239 district webpage. Please feel free to forward the link to anyone in the community who wishes to provide feedback to our district on what we are doing well and what we need to improve. If someone would rather complete a paper survey, he or she can do so at the district office (716 E. 7th St. Minneapolis, KS)."
On February 10, the district will transition from Strategic Planning Phase 1 (Seeking Input) to Phase 2 (Setting Direction), beginning at the USD 239 Board of Education's February Meeting. Superintendent Stevens stated, "At the end of May, the board will complete the five-year strategic planning process. Next, the board will begin implementing the vision and strategic plan to guide their decision-making for the next five years."
If you would like to provide input, please use the following link. The deadline for submitting a response is February 5.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB1-33sdlN_JOnoIkKzbz9xA83oYw7nKyrJgwP0-vAQ7BuNA/viewform
The Minneapolis Lady Lions defeated the Ellinwood Eagles to win the Hoisington Winter Jam for the second consecutive season. All-tournament selections Maci McClure, Braedee Weatherman, and Baylee Randall-Hurt.
Q. Bohl 2nd at Osborne 130 lbs. #LionPride
A. Just 2nd at Osborne 125 lbs. #LionPride
A. Sharp 4th at Osborne 120 lbs. #LionPride
R. Johnson 1st at Osborne 100 lbs. #LionPride
J. Johns 6th at Beloit 138 lbs. #LionPride
B. Peters 4th at Beloit 132 lbs. #LionPride
K. Wheeler 4th at Beloit 113 lbs. #LionPride
MHS girls defeated Ellsworth 45-42 and advance to the Championship game on Saturday. Maci had a game high 26pts.
MJH girls wrestling from Abilene tonight will be livestreaming at the link below. #LionPride
https://www.abilene5starstudios.com/
Unfortunately, this group's lunar lander did not successfully protect their "astronauts".
This group made a lunar lander that successfully protected their "astronauts".
This group made a lunar lander that successfully protected their "astronauts".
This group made a lunar lander that successfully protected their "astronauts".
MHS girls wrestling from Osborne on Saturday will be livestreaming at the link below. Action begins at 9:00. #LionPride
https://youtube.com/@usd392?si=zcAydh9ymUISmtWl
MHS boys wrestling from Beloit will be livestreaming at the link below. Action begins at 2:00 on Fri. and 10:00 on Sat. #LionPride
https://openspacessports.com/wp/live-broadcasts/
Another successful Acorns to Oaks in 1st grade!
MHS boys lost 46-33 to Pratt last night. Boys will play on Thursday at 5pm and the girls will play Friday at 6:30. Both games at the Hoisington Activity Center.
MHS girls basketball defeated Victoria 56-37 in the first round of the Hoisington Tournament. Bradee led all scoring with 22, tying a school record with 6-3's; and Macy added 14.