THE HOLTON RECORDER BACK TO SCHOOL AUG. 10-12, 2020 1

Back To Education A Resource Guide for the 2020-2021 School Year in Jackson County A special supplement to The Holton Recorder Monday-Wednesday, August 10-12, 2020 Important Dates: Jackson Heights USD 335 *First day of classes: Thursday, Aug. 20 Holton USD 336 *First day of classes: Monday, Aug. 24 Royal Valley USD 337 *First day of classes: Monday, Aug. 24

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Rieschick, D.D.S. 2020-2021 1100 Columbine Dr., Holton • 785-364-3038 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. School Year! www.holtondental.org THE HOLTON RECORDER BACK TO SCHOOL AUG. 10-12, 2020 2 Countywide plan developed to reopen school buildings A countywide reopening plan able steps that are advisable before clude implementing an alternating submitting assignments in order Hallway traffic and informal is considered to be infectious two for all Jackson County school students and employees return to schedule for students and specific for students to stay engaged. gatherings of students will be lim- days prior to the onset of symp- buildings has been released to school buildings,” according to groups may utilize remote learn- Remote learners must log 6.5 ited or prohibited at the schools. toms through at least 10 days after community members. the plan. ing. hours of instruction each day, Each district is requiring students the onset of symptoms. Each district will be utilizing The tiered approach, based on High Viral Transmission complete all assignments and who eat breakfast at the district Those who test positive must three different learning models the number of active COVID-19 Instructional model: Full re- complete study time every day to do so in their first-period class- remain in isolation at home un- for school instruction based on cases in the county, is listed below: mote learning. school is in session to fulfill atten- room. til they have met the criteria for the “level of community transmis- Low Viral Transmission Response: Short-term remote dance requirements. At Holton and RV, the number release from isolation set by the sion” present in Jackson County, Instructional model: On-site learning or extended remote learn- Using Zoom or other online of lunch rotations will be increased Kansas Department of Health and which is determined by county school model (traditional). ing. tools, remote learners will be to lower the number of students in Environment or the local health health officials, it has been- re Response: School buildings During short-term remote learn- expected to virtually attend their the cafeteria at one time, and face department. ported. will be open and preventative ing, the school facilities will be regular classes at their sched- masks will be required until stu- If there is a confirmed case with- Local school administrators practices will be implemented. closed for students and patrons uled class time. Certain elective dents are seated and ready to eat. in a school building, the school have partnered with the Jackson Administrators, staff and students for deep cleaning for at least two courses may not be available for At Jackson Heights High will contact the local health de- County Health Department and will work diligently to minimize to five days. During extended re- family-choice remote learners, it School, students will have as- partment immediately. The school Jackson County Emergency the risk of transmitting the virus. mote learning, the buildings will was reported. signed seats during their lunch may need to switch to remote Management to develop a plan Moderate Viral Transmission be closed for at least 10 to 14 days Each school district will close- period, and at JHES, students will learning for all students as the to reopen school buildings safely Instructional model: On-site for cleaning. ly follow Gov. Laura Kelly’s eat lunch in the commons area, district works with the health de- after the buildings were abruptly school model (traditional) and hy- All three Jackson County executive order, which requires classroom or outside with other partment to assess factors such as closed last March after spring brid. school districts (Holton, Royal students attending school on-site students in their grade. the likelihood of exposure to em- break in order to reduce the pos- Response: For the on-site mod- Valley and Jackson Heights) will to have their temperature checked Students will be assigned spe- ployees and students, the number sible spread of COVID-19. el, school buildings will be open also offer remote learning options each day and to wear a face mask cific bathrooms to use and areas of cases in the community and The proposed plan was built and more intensive transmission to parents who are not comfortable when they are unable to maintain of the playground to play in at other factors to determine when on guidelines from local and state reduction strategies will be imple- sending their students to school for six feet of social distance. each school district, it was re- the staff and students are safe to health officials, is aligned with mented, as well as more enhanced in-person learning this fall, it was The Jackson County ported. return to on-site learning. guidelines provided by the Kansas social distancing. If positive cases reported. Commissioners gave each district Students will be required to All three district superinten- State Board of Education and is are found in specific classrooms, Remote learning is different the authority to opt out of the or- wash their hands or use hand san- dents have reported that the “designed to prioritize the health grade levels or buildings, those en- from the “continuous learning” der, but school board members itizer every hour. plans in place for each district and safety of students and staff,” it tire areas may be closed. model students used last spring, it still favor students wearing masks Protocols are in place if a stu- are “subject to change” based on was reported. For the hybrid model, the use was reported, and includes addi- when possible. For more on this dent or a staff member tests posi- guidance and recommendations The document “provides a of school buildings will be lim- tional requirements and expecta- executive order, see the article on tive for COVID-19. Based upon from federal, state and county tiered approach with clear, action- ited or staggered, which could in- tions for logging instruction and page 5 of this section. what is currently known, a case authorities. ✶ ✶ Good Luck On A HOLTON Great School Year! WELCOME Welcome back to the classroom, * Furniture/Chairs students and teachers! * Boats, Motorcycles YOU TEAR IT, CHIROPRACTIC * Farm Machinery WE REPAIR IT! Have a great 2020-2021 year! * Cars/Trucks CENTER

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USD #336 Official School Opening Announcement School Starts – Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 2020-2021 Holton FRESH START ADULT IMMUNIZATION/ ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE EDUCATION CENTER BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR STUDENTS Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Kansas law requires that all students Unless participating in the school break- Phone: 785-364-5664 enrolling in a Kansas public school shall fast program, students should not arrive at ENROLLMENT is still available Carolyn Cochren ...... Director have a copy of their birth certificate and a their buildings prior to ten minutes before at your child’s individual school. copy of their immunization record. Pre-K: the beginning of the class bell. There is no HOLTON HIGH SCHOOL Each student must present proof of 4 supervision available prior to that time. In-Person and Remote Learning Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. immunization doses of DTaP and/or DT To prevent misunderstandings, parents are are available at this time. School Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), 3 doses of asked to contact the appropriate school Phone: 785-364-2181 the oral polio vaccines, 1 dose for measles, office when a student is to leave the prem- 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR Rodney Wittmer...... Principal mumps, and rubella (MMR), 1 dose for ises during the school day. Students are to Aug. 24...... 1st Day of Classes Brent Bechard ...... Asst. Principal/A.D. Varicella (Chicken Pox), 2 doses of Hepati- check with the office prior to leaving to Aug. 28...... Staff Development/No School Heather Ent ...... Secretary tis A, 3 doses Hepatitis B, 4 doses Hib ensure that communication has been Sept. 7 ...... Labor Day/No School Vicki Pruett ...... Asst. Secretary received. Oct. 12...... Staff Development/No School (haemophilus influenza type B), and 4 Oct. 16...... End of 1st Quarter doses Prevnar (pneumococcal conjugate). Oct. 21...... P/T Conferences-4 p.m.-8 p.m. HOLTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades K-6th: Each student must present SCHOOL CLOSINGS Oct. 22...... P/T Conferences-8 a.m.-7 p.m. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. proof of 5 immunizaiton doses for DTaP When the superintendent believes the Oct. 23...... No School/Payback Day School Hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and/or DT (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), 4 safety of students is threatened by severe Nov. 16...... Staff Development/No School Phone: 785-364-2441 doses of the oral polio vaccines, 2 dose for weather or other circumstances, parents Nov. 25-27...... Thanksgiving Break Michael Kimberlin...... Principal measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), 2 and students shall be notified of school Dec. 18 ...... End of 2nd Quarter Dawn Pence ...... Secretary doses for Varicella (Chicken pox) and 3 closings or cancellations by announce- Dec. 21-Jan. 1 ...... Winter Break Julie Morris ...... Asst. Secretary doses Hepatitis B. Grades 7-12: Each ments made through the school’s commu- Jan. 4 ...... School Resumes student must present proof of 1 dose (Tdap) nication system, SchoolMessenger, and Jan. 18 ...... Staff Development/No School HOLTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, 4 doses polio, over the Radio/TV station(s): Feb. 24 ...... P/T Conferences-4 p.m-8 p.m. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 2 doses measles, mumps, and doses rubella RADIO: 94.5 FM, 580 AM Feb. 25 ...... PT Conferences-8 a.m.-7 p.m. School Hours: 8:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m. (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), 3 doses TELEVISION: WIBW Channel 13 Topeka Feb. 26 ...... No School/Payback Day Mar. 5 ...... End of 3rd Quarter Phone: 785-364-3251 Hepatitis B. Note: Immunization require- Be sure your phone numbers are Mar. 8-12...... Spring Break Randy Fox...... Principal ments can be found on the Department of updated in your school office so you Apr. 2 ...... No School Taylor Dunham ...... Asst. Principal Health Environment website. receive this information. Apr. 16 ...... Staff Development/No School Pat Tuck ...... Secretary May 15 ...... Graduation-6 p.m. Amber Moses...... Asst. Secretary TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL EDUCATION May 25 ...... Last Day of Classes Holly Ballenger...... Asst. Secretary The district will provide transportation for Holton is the sponsoring district for the May 26 ...... Staff Development Deb Snyder...... Asst. Secretary those students who reside more than 2½ Special Education Cooperative with Jack- May 31 ...... Memorial Day/Offices Closed miles from their attendance center. Bus son Heights, Onaga, Prairie Hills, and ENROLLMENT FEES transportation may also be provided to Royal Valley as participating districts. HOLTON BOARD OF EDUCATION Textbook rental for students grades K - 12 students less than 2½ miles from school Regular classes are offered for children of Allen Arnold, President is $45.00. Special fees may be required for provided there is space available on the all ages and special instruction is available Christina Murphy, Vice President students who take classes requiring special bus; however, this year, transportation may for those children who have specific needs. Dena Swisher Mike Ford equipment and materials i.e. Arts, Crafts, be limited due to COVID-19. We will Shelby Patch Rex Frazier Foods, Ag Ed. Students in grades 7 - 12 who transport students less than 2½ miles based FREE EARLY CHILDHOOD Orin Marshall participate in activities will also pay a on age and other factors if we have room on SCREENING $30.00 activity fee. the bus. In cases where transportation is Early Childhood Developmental Screen- BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE provided to students residing less than 2½ ings are held at Holton Elementary School. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. SCHOOL MEALS from school, transportation will be with- These are free screenings sponsored by Phone: 785-364-3650 Nutritious meals are served to students drawn when space is needed on the bus for Holton Special Education Cooperative. Bob Davies...... Superintendent daily. Menus are printed in The Holton students residing more than 2½ miles from The screening is open to all children resid- Dee Folk...... Board Clerk Recorder and can be found online at school. ing within the Holton USD 336 boundaries. Hailey Mattox ...... Asst. Payroll Clerk www.holtonks.net To schedule an appointment please call Lillie Baumann...... Admin. Asst. Breakfast Prices: PreK-12 - $1.75 SAFETY Holton Elementary School at 364-3251. Doris Yonke ...... Accounts Payable Adults - $2.35 The safety of your child is one of our Lunch Prices: K-5 - $2.60 major concerns. The cooperation of the SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE HOLTON SPECIAL Middle School - $2.80 home is needed to build good safety habits. A statewide school safety hotline, staffed EDUCATION COOPERATIVE High School - $2.80 URGE YOUR CHILD TO: walk on the by the Kansas Highway Patrol, has been Office Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Adults - $3.85 sidewalk or the shoulder of the road; cross established. This toll-free hotline allows Phone: 785-364-2990 Milk Price: $ 0.35 only when traffic is clear of the intersection students to anonymously report possible Amy Haussler...... Director and cross only at marked crossings; never impending violent acts in school. Jeff Price ...... Asst. Director enter a strange vehicle; and go directly to The hotline number is 1-877-626-8203. Joni Woltje ...... Secretary and from school along regularly traveled Lori Spaar...... Sec./MIS Clerk pedestrian walkways. THE HOLTON RECORDER BACK TO SCHOOL AUG. 10-12, 2020 3 Holton welcomes several new staff members to the district

Curtis Becker Carrie Davis Jordan Dunn Mandy Saxton Teri Johnson Terilyn Bufkin

Several new faces will Davis, was previously a middle Kansas State University. V.J., live in Meriden with their reading and spending time Texas, Bufkin attended welcome Holton students back school math teacher, school She has also served as a three children, ages four, five with family and friends. Southeastern Oklahoma State to the classroom this fall. counselor and instructional­ graduate assistant for the KSU and seven. She enjoys reading, Terilyn Bufkin University from 2015 to 2017, Curtis Becker coach elsewhere in the area. Career Center and an instructor watching movies and listening­ Texas native Terilyn Bufkin, then graduated in 2019 from Goodland native Curtis She and Aaric have three chil­ of a freshman seminar­ course to music in her spare time. 23, is joining the Holton Empo­ria State University Becker, 46, joins the Holton dren. at KSU. She is a member Teri Johnson district this fall as a third- with a bachelor of science in Middle School staff this year A 1997 graduate of of the American School Teri Johnson, 39, an alumna grade teacher and assistant education degree in elementary­ as an eighth-grade English Osawatomie High School, Counselor Association, Kansas of Royal Valley High School, cross-country coach. Bufkin education. teacher. Davis earned her bachelor­ of Counseling As­sociation, is return­ing to the Holton previ ­ously was the fifth-grade Bufkin is currently engaged Prior to joining the HMS science in education degree­ Kansas School Counselor school district as a behavior English language arts teacher to Aaron Seele and has a staff, Becker spent the last two in elementary education and Association and KSU Alumni. integration specialist. at Hiawatha Middle School for daughter, Laela Seele. She also years as an English lecturer middle level mathematics in Dunn and her husband, Johnson has served as the a year. enjoys garden­ing, running, at Emporia State University. 2001, her master of science Cameron, have a six-year-old assistant director of early A graduate of Whitesboro writing and spending time with He graduated from Goodland degree in school counseling in son, Taybor. In her spare time, learning at Manhattan-Ogden­ High School in Whitesboro, her family. High School in 1992 be­fore 2006 and her certification in she enjoys fishing, puzzles, USD 383 for the past three earning his bachelor of arts educational administration­ in yoga and “crime TV.” years. Prior to that, she worked de­gree in English from ESU 2015, all from Emporia State Mandy Saxton for 13 years with the Holton in 1997 and his master of arts University. Mandy Saxton, 32, has Special Education Cooperative degree in Eng­lish and creative Jordan Dunn been hired as a full-time as an early childhood special writing from South­ern New Jordan Dunn, 28, will special education teacher at education teacher. Hampshire University in 2014. join the Holton Elementary Holton Elementary School She earned a master’s Becker, a member of the School staff this fall as a for the 2020-21 school year. degree in special education Kansas Authors Club, is also a school counselor after serv­ Saxton previously worked at from Washburn University in published author­ whose book, ing as a counselor for the last HES as a spe­cial education 2005 and a master’s degree “He Watched And Took Note,” three years at Wamego Middle paraprofessional for a year. in building leadership from a collection of poetry and short School. A 2006 graduate of Jefferson Emporia State University stories, was published in 2018. Dunn, a 2010 graduate of West High School, Saxton in 2018. She also earned He enjoys attending “open mic” Beloit Junior-Senior High graduated in 2010 from certifications in early childhood nights, writing, photography, School, earned her bachelor Emporia State University­ with handicapped education from Have a safe and music and reading. of science degree in family a bachelor of science degree­ Kansas State University in Carrie Davis studies and human services in elementary education and 2003 and autism spectrum happy school year! Carrie Davis, 41, has been with an emphasis in sociology is currently working toward disorders from Pittsburg State hired as the new K-12 counselor and her master of science a master’s degree in special University in 2010. for the Holton school district. degree in coun­seling and education-high incidence­ from Johnson and her husband, Reino’s Towing, LLC Davis, wife of Royal Valley student development­ with ESU. Ed, have two children and live dis­trict superintendent Aaric a minor in leadership from Saxton and her husband, in the Delia area. She enjoys Holton, KS • 364-3723 Holton Sport Schedules 2020-21

Fall Schedule Oct. 23 Jeff West Jeff West 7 p.m. Nov. 23 Royal Valley Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 30 Perry Perry 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30 TBA TBA 7 p.m. Nov. 30 Jeff West Holton 4:30 p.m. May 4 Royal Valley Holton 4:30 p.m. VARSITY/JV VOLLEYBALL Nov. 6 Regional Playoffs @ TBA 7 p.m. Dec. 3 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. May 8 Holton Tourn. Holton 9 a.m. Sept. 1 Royal Valley / Hiawatha Holton 5 p.m. Nov. 13 Sectional Playoffs @ TBA 7 p.m. Dec. 7 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8 Nem. Cent. / Riverside Nemaha Central 5 p.m. Nov. 20 Sub-State Playoffs @ TBA 7 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Sept. 10 Silver Lake Quad (JV) Silver Lake 5 p.m. Nov. 28 State Championship @ TBA 1 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Mar. 27 Pre-Season Tourn. (JV) Holton 9 a.m. Sept. 12 Riley Co. Tourn. (V) Riley County 9 a.m. Jan. 4 Jeff West Holton 4:30 p.m. Mar. 30 Topeka West (V/JV) Holton 4 p.m. Sept. 12 Holton Tourn. (JV) Holton 9 a.m. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Jan. 7 Hiawatha Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 8 Riverside (V/JV) Holton 4:30 p.m. Sept. 15 Sabetha / Perry Holton 5 p.m. Sept. 14 Chapman Holton 6 p.m. Jan. 11 Perry Perry 4:30 p.m. Apr. 12 Jeff West (V/JV) Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 Rossville Tourn. (V) Rossville 9 a.m. Sept. 28 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Jan. 14 Nemaha Central Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 14-15 Sunflower Classic (V) TBA TBA Sept. 19 SFT Tourn. (JV) Santa Fe Trail 9 a.m. Oct. 5 Royal Valley Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Jan. 18 Royal Valley Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Apr. 19 Sabetha (V/JV) Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 Sabetha / Jeff West Sabetha 5 p.m. Oct. 12 Hiawatha Holton 4:30 p.m. Jan. 21 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Apr. 22 Nemaha Central (V/JV) Holton 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26 Wamego Tourn. (V) Wamego 9 a.m. Oct. 19 Rock Creek Rock Creek 6 p.m. Jan. 25 Sabetha Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 26 Hiawatha (V/JV) Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29 Riverside / Royal Valley Riverside 5 p.m. Oct. 26 Jeff West Holton 6 p.m. Jan. 28 Riverside Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 29 Perry (V/JV) Holton 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6 Jeff West Holton 5 p.m. Jan. 30 7th Tourn. Holton 9 a.m. May 3 Royal Valley (V/JV) Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10 Osawatomie Tourn. (JV) Osawatomie 9 a.m. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Jan. 30 8th Tourn. Royal Valley 9 a.m. May 8 Holton JV Tourn. Holton 9 a.m. Oct. 13 Hiawatha / Nem. Cent. Hiawatha 5 p.m. Sept. 28 Sabetha Sabetha 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. May 17-20 Regional Tourn. TBA TBA Oct. 17 Sabetha Tourn. (V) Sabetha 9 a.m. Oct. 8 Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe Trail 4:30 p.m. Feb. 4 Perry Holton 4:30 p.m. May 27-28 State Tourn. TBA TBA Oct. 20 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecompton 5 p.m. Oct. 26 Basehor Holton 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8 Nemaha Central Nemaha Central 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 Sub-State Tourn. TBA TBA Feb. 11 Royal Valley Holton 4:30 p.m. BOYS GOLF Oct. 30-31 State Tourn. Hutchinson TBA MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL Feb. 18 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Apr. 9 V Hiawatha 3 p.m. Sept. 3 Hiawatha Holton 4:30 p.m. Feb. 22 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Apr. 9 JV Sabetha 3 p.m. FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL Sept. 10 Perry Perry 4:30 p.m. Apr. 12 JV Hiawatha 3 p.m. Aug. 29 Wamego Tourn. Wamego 9 a.m. Sept. 17 Nemaha Central Holton 4:30 p.m. VARSITY/JV WRESTLING Apr. 12 V Sabetha 3 p.m. Sept. 1 Royal Valley / Hiawatha Holton 5 p.m. Sept. 24 Royal Valley Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3 V/JV Holton 5 p.m. Apr. 19 League Quad (V/JV) Holton 3 p.m. Sept. 8 Nem. Cent. / Riverside Nemaha Central 5 p.m. Oct. 1 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 V Spring Hill 2 p.m. Apr. 22 V Nemaha Central 1 p.m.

Sept. 12 Marysville Tourn. Marysville 9 a.m. Oct. 8 Sabetha Holton 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10 V/JV Santa Fe Trail 5 p.m. Apr. 27 V Village Greens 3 p.m. Clip and Save Sept. 15 Sabetha / Perry Holton 5 p.m. Oct. 15 Riverside Holton 4:30 p.m. Dec. 11 JV Santa Fe Trail 4 p.m. Apr. 29 V Rolling Meadows 9 a.m. Sept. 22 Sabetha / Jeff West Sabetha 5 p.m. Dec. 12 V Clay Center 9 a.m. May 3 League Quad (V/JV) Perry 3 p.m. Sept. 28 Nemaha Quad Nemaha Central 5 p.m. GIRLS GOLF Dec. 12 JV Olathe Northwest 9 a.m. May 5 JV Jeff West 8 a.m. Sept. 29 Riverside / Royal Valley Riverside 5 p.m. Oct. 25 JV Paola CC 3 p.m. Dec. 17 V/JV Sabetha 6 p.m. May 12 League (V) Royal Valley 10 a.m. Oct. 6 Jeff West Holton 5 p.m. Sept. 2 V Village Greens GC 9 a.m. Dec. 19 V Ottawa 9 a.m. May 17 Regional Tourn. TBA TBA Oct. 10 Pleasant Ridge Tourn. Pleasant Ridge 9 a.m. Sept. 8 V Dubs Dread 3 p.m. Dec. 19 JV Topeka High 9 a.m. May 24-25 State Tourn. TBA TBA Oct. 13 Hiawatha / Nem. Cent. Hiawatha 5 p.m. Sept. 10 V Wamego 3 p.m. Jan. 2 V/JV Spring Hill 11 a.m. Oct. 20 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecompton 5 p.m. Sept. 14 Holton Tourn. Holton CC 3 p.m. Jan. 7 V/JV Eudora 6 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL TRACK (BOYS/GIRLS) Sept. 23 V Paola CC 3 p.m. Jan. 15-16 V Tourn. Newton 9 a.m. Mar. 30 Holton Invit. (V) Holton 3:15 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Sept. 28 V Village Greens GC 1 p.m. Jan. 22 JV Tourn. Holton 3:30 p.m. Apr. 6 Riverside Invit. (V) Riverside 3 p.m. Aug. 31 Atchison (A Team) Atchison 4 p.m. Sept. 30 V Village Greens GC 3 p.m. Jan. 23 Sadowski Tourn. (V) @ Holton 9:30 a.m. Apr. 8 Atchison Invit. (V) Atchison 3 p.m. Sept. 3 Hiawatha Holton 4:30 p.m. Oct. 5 V Lake Shawnee 3 p.m. Jan. 28 V/JV ACCHS 5:30 p.m. Apr. 8 Jeff West Invit. (JV) Jeff West 4 p.m. Sept. 10 Perry Perry 4:30 p.m. Oct. 8 V Falcon Lakes 1 p.m. Jan. 30 V Tourn. Baldwin 9 a.m. Apr. 13 ACCHS Invit. (V) ACCHS 3:30 p.m. Sept. 14 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 Regional Tourn. @ TBA TBA Feb. 4 V/JV Rock Creek 5 p.m. Apr. 20 Jackson Hts. Invit. (JV) Jackson Heights 3 p.m. Sept. 17 Nemaha Central Holton 4:30 p.m. Oct. 19-20 State Tourn. @ Emporia TBA Feb. 5 JV Onaga 2 p.m. Apr. 27 League Quad (V) Holton 3 p.m. Sept. 19 Holton Tourn. Holton 9 a.m. Feb. 6 JV Tourn. Silver Lake 8 a.m. Apr. 29 Hiawatha Invit. (V) Hiawatha 4 p.m. Sept. 21 Sabetha Holton 4:30 p.m. Winter Schedule Feb. 11 V/JV Tonganoxie 5:30 p.m. Apr. 30 Seaman Relays (V) Seaman 3 p.m. Sept. 24 Royal Valley Holton 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 Regionals @ TBA TBA May 3 Perry-Lecompton (JV) Perry 4 p.m. Sept. 26 Jeff West (B Team) Jeff West 9 a.m. V/JV/FRESHMAN BASKETBALL (BOYS/GIRLS) Feb. 26-27 State Tourn. @ Salina TBA May 10 Onaga Invit. (JV) Onaga 3 p.m. Sept. 28 Riverside Holton 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3 Burlington Burlington 4:30 p.m. May 13 League Meet (V) Sabetha 3 p.m. Oct. 3 7th League Tourn. Holton 9 a.m. Dec. 8 ACCHS Holton 4:30 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING May 21 Regional Meet TBA TBA Oct. 3 8th League Tourn. Perry 9 a.m. Dec. 11 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Tonganoxie 4 p.m. May 28-29 State Meet Wichita 8 a.m. Dec. 15 Jeff West Holton 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10 JW/Perry/Seaman Holton 4 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY Dec. 18 Hiawatha Holton 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Onaga Quad Onaga 4 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK Sept. 5 Manhattan 8:30 a.m. Jan. 5 Royal Valley Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Nov. 14 SL Tourn. Silver Lake 8:15 a.m. Apr. 8 Silver Lake Invit. Silver Lake 3 p.m. Sept. 10 Holton Invit. Holton 4 p.m. Jan. 8 Nemaha Central Holton 4:30 p.m. Nov. 17 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Apr. 15 Jeff West Invit. Jeff West 4 p.m. Sept. 17 Hiawatha 4 p.m. Jan. 12 Perry Holton 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Rock Creek Rock Creek 4 p.m. Apr. 20 Perry-Lecompton Perry 1 p.m. Sept. 24 Royal Valley (JV) Royal Valley 4 p.m. Jan. 15 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Nov. 21 Clay Ctr. Tourn. Clay Center 9 a.m. Apr. 22 Royal Valley Invit. Royal Valley 4 p.m. Sept. 26 Rim Rock 10 a.m. Jan. 18-23 Mid-Season Tourn. @ Tonganoxie (V) TBA Dec. 1 Nemaha Central Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 26 Holton Invit. Holton 2 p.m. Oct. 1 Perry 4 p.m. Jan. 23 9th Boys Tourn. Jeff West 9 a.m. Dec. 5 League Tourn. Jeff West 9 a.m. Apr. 29 Rossville Invit. Rossville 12:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Sabetha 4 p.m. Jan. 29 Chapman Chapman 4:30 p.m. May 3 Jackson Hts. Invit. Jackson Heights 2 p.m. Oct. 15 League Meet Banner Creek 4 p.m. Feb. 2 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Spring Schedule May 11 League Meet Sabetha 2 p.m. Oct. 24 Regionals TBA 10 a.m. Feb. 5 Sabetha Holton 4:30 p.m. Oct. 31 State TBA 10 a.m. Feb. 6 JV Girls Tourn. Jeff West 10:15 a.m. VARSITY BASEBALL Feb. 9 Royal Valley Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 1 Falls City Holton 4 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY Feb. 12 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Apr. 8 Riverside Holton 4:30 p.m. Sept. 3 Jeff West 3:30 p.m. Feb. 16 Riverside Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 12 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 Holton Invit. Holton 4 p.m. Feb. 19 Nemaha Central Nemaha Central 4:30 p.m. Apr. 19 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Sept. 14 Jackson Heights 4 p.m. Feb. 23 Perry Perry 4:30 p.m. Apr. 20 Sabetha Holton 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 Hiawatha 4 p.m. Mar. 1-6 Sub-State Tourn. @ TBA TBA Apr. 22 Nemaha Central Holton 4:30 p.m. *Schedules subject to change. Oct. 1 Perry 4 p.m. Mar. 10-13 State Tourn. @ TBA TBA Apr. 26 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Sabetha 4 p.m. Apr. 27 KC Christian KC Christian 4:30 p.m. Visit www.holtonks.net for more information. Oct. 20 Jackson Heights 3:45 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL Apr. 29 Community America Tourn. @ TBA TBA Oct. 19 Hiawatha Holton 4:30 p.m. May 1 Community America Tourn. @ TBA TBA VARSITY FOOTBALL Oct. 26 Nemaha Central Holton 4:30 p.m. May 3 Royal Valley Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Sept. 4 Nemaha Central Nemaha Central 7 p.m. Oct. 27 Royal Valley Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. May 6 Perry Holton 4:30 p.m. Sept. 11 Chapman Chapman 7 p.m. Nov. 2 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. May 17-20 Regional Tourn. TBA TBA Sept. 18 Perry Holton 7 p.m. Nov. 3 Perry Perry 4:30 p.m. May 27-28 State Tourn. TBA TBA Cattitude Nov. 5 Sabetha Holton 4:30 p.m. Sept. 25 Sabetha Holton 7 p.m. Nov. 7 Tournament (7th) Shawnee Heights 9 a.m. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL Cheer Clinic Nov. 7 Tournament (8th) Silver Lake 9 a.m. Apr. 1 Falls City Holton 4 p.m. Oct. 2 Royal Valley Holton 7 p.m. Nov. 9 Riverside Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 9 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Homecoming Nov. 12 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Apr. 13 Jeff West Holton 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Hiawatha Hiawatha 7 p.m. Nov. 16 Perry Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 23 Nemaha Central Nemaha Central 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Rock Creek Holton 7 p.m. Nov. 19 Nemaha Central Nemaha Central 4:30 p.m. Apr. 27 Hiawatha Holton 4:30 p.m. THE HOLTON RECORDER BACK TO SCHOOL AUG. 10-12, 2020 4 Many changes planned as students return to schools By Brian Sanders program will continue. Although how to start the “With restrictions in place for 2020-21 school year safely for stu­dent and staff safety as we students and staff alike remains return to school, the staff at HHS one of the most important issues will be revisiting­ the goals and in the Holton school district, objectives of the Apollo redesign administrators in the district say and revising our pilots to see they are ready to move forward what we can implement this fall with the Apollo I redesign and what we need to reevaluate­ project and some changes in and or revise,” Wittmer said. “In the way things are done in the essence, we will regroup and district. continue the process with a de­ “We’re still reeling from when students or staff are not layed launch.” every­thing that’s happened able to attend on-site classes due At Holton Elementary School, since March,” said Holton to quarantine or facility closure, there are a handful of changes to Superintendent Bob Davies, while the “hybrid learning” be overseen by the school’s two referring to the statewide model will be implemented new administrators, Principal shutdown of school buildings when the dis­trict is limited on Randy Fox and Assistant this past March in an attempt to the number of students­ allowed Principal Taylor Dun­ham. prevent the possible spread of in a facility and all students may One major change at the COVID-19 (coronavirus) and not be able to attend on-site elementary­ school will involve Randy Fox (left) is the new principal at Holton Elementary School, and Taylor Dun- subsequent events. classes due to such limits. student pick-up and drop-off. ham (right) is the school’s new assistant principal. Photo by Brian Sanders However, Davies said the Attendance is expected of all Previously, buses dropped success­es of a three-week stu­dents, regardless of learning children off and picked them summer school session in model, according to the district’s up in the bus lane along Dakota the district bodes well for the reopening guide. Attendance Avenue while parents could drop upcoming fall semester. will be taken for all students, and off and pick up their children at Fox, Dunham to lead HES “The kids did what we asked parents are required to sign off the school’s south entrance. This By Brian Sanders influential teachers and mentor,” Fox said of Bechard, them to do and the masks on their children’s daily learning year, the buses will use the south Holton Elementary coaches,” he said. as the two worked together weren’t a big issue,­ even though logs. entrance and parents will use the School is getting­ ready to Fox’s first teaching in the Kansas Interscholastic­ with the younger kids, it was “While we may not know bus lane. begin the 2020-21 school job, after graduating Athletic Administrator’s a little tougher,” he said. “I 100 percent­ of everything we’re The ones who will benefit year with new leadership.­ from Friends University Association. think our staff who did summer going to do with the remote the most from that change, Fox Joining the staff at HES in 1991 with a degree in Fox has two adult school came out with a new learning that we’re doing, it’s said, would be pre-kindergarten this year are new principal elementary education, was children, a son who works under­standing that while it’s going to be more rigorous and students who attend classes in Randy Fox, 51, who is getting as a third-grade instructor­ as a financial analyst in uncomfort­able, it’s doable. We more in line with what we’re the school’s east wing. ready to begin his 30th year in the Winfield school dis­ Wichita and a daughter who can still do stuff, and it’s much do­ing in the classroom,” Davies “That’s something that we had in education and his 19th trict, where he also “did is cur­rently working on a easier to do it that way than to said. “It’s going to be tough, but talked about when we first started year as an administrator, some combination­ third master’s degree­ in higher try to do 30 minutes with first- it’s going to be doable. I think wrapping our heads around how and new assistant­ principal and fourth-grade teaching” education administration­ at graders over Zoom.” we can keep kids functioning to best get our kids into the Taylor Dunham, 35, getting as well and served as an The University of Kansas. A “remote learning” option and moving along at a better school building efficiently,” Fox his start in the administrative instructional coach. The 2020-21 school — similar to what school pace and doing what’s good for said. “It re­ally helps the pre-K field. His administrative career year marks the first as an districts around the state had to them.” students, be­cause now those Fox, who replaces Karen started in 2002, when he administrator for Dunham,­ scramble to make available for At Holton’s middle and little ones aren’t having to walk Williams, was most recently was named an elementary­ who has taught in the Topeka students follow­ing the shutdown high schools, Apollo I, part of to and from their school a block the principal for pre- school principal at Winfield. area for the past 12 years. A of school buildings in March the Kansas State Department away, up and down a bunch of kindergarten through 12th He would go on to serve as native of Hesston, Dunham — will still be available for of Education’s Kansans Can steps.” grade at Wilson in the Central a middle school principal at said he looked forward to Holton district students who School Redesign Project, is The district is asking families Plains school district, while Wellsville and an elementary the opportunity to serve in a would prefer to get their lessons entering into its second year. that can self-transport their Dunham, previously a school principal at community such as Holton. at home. “It’s progressing,” Davies students to do so, but for those physical education­ teacher Wellington before accepting “I felt like this was going For students opting for remote said, “but it’s not going to go who take the bus to school, in the Auburn-Wash­burn the principal’s job at Wilson. to be a good fit for me,” he learning, the “family choice as fast, because­ right now, several protocols will be in place school district for seven Fox said he has a great said. “This is an extremely remote learner” model allows everybody is wor­ried about how to prevent the possible spread years, replaces Chris Kasson affinity for northeastern supportive community. They them to switch to in-person they’re going to start school.” of COVID-19, including use as assistant principal. Kansas and has had a love their athletics, and they learning on or before Sept. 15, Holton High School Principal of hand sanitizer, face masks, A native of Burden in connection to the Holton love their schools.” after which students may only Rod Wittmer said that with the temperature screenings and Cowley County, Fox knew he school district­ through Rich Dunham has a bachelor’s switch to on-site learning at onset of the COVID-19 pandemic assigned seats. Stu­dents will not wanted to work in the field Bechard, former Holton degree in education from the end of each quarter or with in the spring, the district did not be permitted on district buses of education and scholastic High School assistant princi­ Washburn University­ and a special permission from the get the chance to implement any without face masks in place, it athletics from an early age. pal and athletic director. master’s degree in educa­ building admin­istrator. new interventions­ or strategies, was reported. “I’ve had some very “He was a really good tional leadership from The “district choice remote also known as “pilots,” involved Face masks will also be Pittsburg State University. learn­er” model will be in the Apollo redesign­ project. required of all students, staff and implemented by the district Still, Wittmer said, the redesign visitors entering­ district school buildings, according­ to the Have A Great School Year! district’s reopening guide. All who enter school buildings­ will be checked for face coverings,­ Buy One Pizza, given hand sanitizer and a tem­ perature screening, and students with a temperature of greater Get One FREE! than 100 de­grees Fahrenheit will be escorted to a “symptom room” to await parent pick-up. Parents and visitors should not WOW! Two Pizzas For Just en­ter district buildings without a scheduled­ appointment, Call ahead or just stop by! according to the reopening $7! guide. Full versions of the district reopening guide and remote learning handbook are available at the district’s Web site, holtonks.net Tips for

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Kelly’s mask requirement explained An executive order by Gov. tivity during which it is unsafe Laura Kelly requires all stu- or impossible to wear a face dents, faculty, staff, vendors and covering. other visitors at both public and * Face coverings are not re- private schools to cover their quired for children who are not mouth and nose with a mask or students and five years old or other face covering at all times. younger. On Monday, the Jackson * Face coverings are not re- County Commissioners ap- quired for persons with a medi- proved a resolution that leaves it cal condition, mental health up to each school district wheth- condition or disability that pre- er they want to implement Gov. vents wearing a face covering. Kelly’s order. * Face coverings are not re- The order requires coverings quired for persons who are deaf for students and staff except as or hard of hearing or communi- described below: cating with a person that is deaf * Face coverings are not re- or hard of hearing, where the quired while eating. ability to see the mouth is es- * Face coverings are not re- sential for communication. quired while working (other * Face coverings are not re- than to prepare food) in a room quired for persons for whom or office that is not open to stu- wearing a mask or other face dents or visitors and in which all covering would create a risk related to their work, as deter- Members of the Royal Valley USD 337 Board of Education are shown above and include (front row, left to right) individuals present can maintain a six-foot social distance from mined by local, state or federal Cindy Broxterman, Pat Tuck, Ann Kelly, Linda Hegemann, (back row, from left) Boone Smith, Jacob “Tug” Wamego workplace safety guidelines. and Nathan McAlister. Photo by Ali Holcomb other individuals with only in- frequent or incidental moments * Face coverings are not re- of closer proximity. quired for persons engaged * Face coverings are not re- in any lawful activity during quired while engaged in an ac- which wearing a face covering Adjustments made at RV as is prohibited by law. students return to classrooms By Ali Holcomb buildings in person or completely schedule as RVMS and RVES, it which now prohibits staff mem- The upcoming school year online as a “family choice remote was reported. bers and district visitors from us- will include many changes and learner.” Start and dismissal times for ing tobacco products at any dis- It’s Back To School Time! unknowns at Royal Valley due Many precautions will be taken each school building are as fol- trict facility and school-owned Look Your Best While Learning Your Best! to COVID-19 (coronavirus), but at the school buildings to reduce lows: or operated properties. Superintendent Aaric Davis is the possible spread of COVID-19, RVES: 8:05 a.m. to 3:24 p.m. The staff policy also states th reminding parents and students including temperature checks at RVMS: 8:05 a.m. to 3:39 p.m. that staff members are prohib- It’s Our 34 Year that RV is still “your school, your the entrance of all buildings and RVHS: 8:09 a.m. to 3:22 p.m. ited from possessing or promot- community and your choice.” requiring students and staff to This summer, the Royal Valley ing tobacco products at facilities, Of Business! “The COVID-19 pandemic wear face masks when social dis- Board of Education approved the school vehicles, at school-spon- has dramatically change our lives tancing is difficult. purchase of Math Expressions sored activities, programs or in the past four months,” Davis “Symptom rooms” are being math curriculum for a total events and other school property. wrote in the districtwide newslet- established at all three school $89,130.70. Besides cigarettes, prohibited Ginger Snips ter. “When our students left for buildings to house students who The curriculum is for students tobacco products listed in the Salon of Beauty spring break on March 6, I never have a fever or display other in kindergarten through sixth policy also include electronic 119 West 4th • Holton • 785-364-3069 imagined that would be the last COVID-19 symptoms until a par- grade and includes resources, on- cigarettes, chewing tobacco and time I would see your kids in the ent is available to pick them up. line access and materials for six snuff, as well as any smoking building for the remainder of the Large group gatherings in years. paraphernalia, such as filters school year. Many of our educa- commons areas and hallways A new transportation policy and rolling papers. It does not tors were heartbroken by the way are being eliminated in all will go into effect at the start of include nicotine patches, gum or we had to say goodbye.” buildings. Elementary school the school year which limits the lozenges. Hey Kids! Davis said he has visited with students will not share cubbies number of temporary transporta- The policy was approved at the teachers and parents, and he this year, and middle school tion changes for students to three recommendation of the Kansas Time to Quit Hanging Around! knows that anxiety exists from all students will be asked to collect since “changes can create confu- State Board of Education. about returning to school. two class periods of materials in sion and hardships,” according The biggest physical change “I don’t have a magical an- order to stagger locker and hall- to the new transportation hand- in the district will be the new swer to immediately relieve those way use by students. book. renovated entrance at RVMS for anxieties, however, the RV school For recess at the elementary A temporary change in a pick improved security. district has published a plan that school, playground areas will up or drop off location on the Completed this summer, the allows each family to make a be divided into three differ- route will be allowed up to three renovations include a new dou- choice on what learning format ence areas (playground, asphalt times per year with a note for ble set of doors, bollards (secu- is best for their student. Those and grassy area) and classroom each occurrence issued by the rity posts) and an outdoor seating It’s BACK TO SCHOOL Time! choices can be updated each groups will rotate between these transportation office. area for students. quarter if the needs of your fam- areas. Another new policy in the A new bench area, with ad- ily change. I hope you find some The RVHS bell schedule has district takes effect this year that ditional landscaping and a new Haug Construction, Inc. comfort in knowing you can re- been modified to add 15 minutes prohibits any tobacco or tobacco flag pole, has also been added. Steve & John Haug turn when you are ready.” of instruction a day, which in- product on school grounds and A few bollards were added Like Jackson Heights and cludes reducing the length of the facilities. to the drive right in front of the 13136 222nd Rd., Holton Holton, Royal Valley parents school’s morning nutrition break. The board of education recent- building to protect the front doors have the option of sending their This will also help the school ly approved updated wording from a vehicle driving through 364-3375 children to the district’s school remain on the same snow day to the district’s current policy, them. Royal Valley Sport Schedules 2020-21

Fall Schedule JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Jan. 29 Mission Valley Mission Valley 4:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Sept. 8 Riverside Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Feb. 2 Perry-Lecompton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Mar. 23 Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe Trail 4:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Sept. 14 Nemaha Central Nemaha Central 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Mar. 25 Marysville Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Aug. 29 Marysville V Tourn. Marysville 9 a.m. Sept. 21 Christ Prep Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 Holton Holton 4:30 p.m. Mar. 27 Pre-Season JV Tourn. Holton 9 a.m. Sept. 1 Hiawatha / Holton Holton 5 p.m. Sept. 28 Jeff West Jeff West 5 p.m. Feb. 12 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Mar. 30 Wamego Wamego 4:30 p.m. Sept. 5 Jeff West V Tourn. Jeff West 8 a.m. Oct. 5 Holton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Feb. 13 JV Tourn. Royal Valley 9 a.m. Apr. 8 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8 Jeff West / Perry-Lec. Perry-Lecompton 5 p.m. Oct. 12 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 Hiawatha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Apr. 12 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12 Horton JV Tourn. Horton 8:30 a.m. Oct. 19 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Apr. 19 Hiawatha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Sept. 15 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 5 p.m. Oct. 26 Rock Creek Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23 Silver Lake Silver Lake 4:30 p.m. Apr. 22 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecompton 4:30 p.m. Sept. 22 Hiawatha Hiawatha 5 p.m. Mar. 1-6 Sub-State TBA TBA Apr. 24 JV Tourn. Rock Creek 9 a.m. Sept. 29 Holton / Riverside Riverside 5 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL Mar. 10-13 State TBA TBA Apr. 26 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Oct. 3 Silver Lake V Tourn. Silver Lake 8 a.m. Sept. 3 Sabetha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Apr. 29 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Oct. 6 Sabetha / Riverside Royal Valley 5 p.m. Sept. 10 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING Apr. 30 Jeff West (JV) Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10 Rock Creek JV Tourn. Rock Creek 9 a.m. Sept. 17 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5 Burlington HS Tourn. Burlington 9 a.m. May 3 Holton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10 C Team Tourn. Pleasant Ridge 9 a.m. Sept. 24 Holton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Dec. 10 Topeka HS Topeka HS 5 p.m. May 8 JV Tourn. Holton 9 a.m. Oct. 12 Wamego / SL (C Team) RVES 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecompton 4:30 p.m. Dec. 12 Melvin Douglas Invit. Highland Park 9 a.m. May 17-20 Regional Tourn. TBA TBA Oct. 13 Perry-Lec. / Sabetha Sabetha 5 p.m. Oct. 8 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18 JV / Girls Tourn. Council Grove 3 p.m. May 27-28 State Tourn. TBA TBA Oct. 17 Wabaunsee JV Tourn. Wabaunsee 9 a.m. Oct. 15 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7 Perry-Lecomp. Mixer Perry-Lecompton 5 p.m. Oct. 17 Abilene V Tourn. Abilene 9 a.m. Jan. 9 Louisburg Tourn. Louisburg 9 a.m. HIGH SCHOOL GOLF Oct. 20 Jeff West / Nem. Cent. Royal Valley 5 p.m. Winter Schedule Jan. 16 St. Marys Invit. St. Marys 9 a.m. Apr. 6 Jeff West (JV) Village Greens GC 3 p.m. Oct. 24 Sub-State Tourn. TBA TBA Jan. 19 Burlington/Rosvle/Sab. Royal Valley 5 p.m. Apr. 9 V Hiawatha CC 3 p.m. Oct. 30-31 State Tourn. TBA TBA MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 22 Holton JV Tourn. Holton 3:30 p.m. Apr. 9 JV Sabetha 3 p.m. Oct. 19 Sabetha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 ACCHS Tourn. (girls) ACCHS 9 a.m. Apr. 12 JV Hiawatha CC 3 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Oct. 22 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Jan. 28 Holton / ACCHS ACCHS 5:30 p.m. Apr. 19 League Quad (V) Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Sept. 3 Sabetha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Jan. 29 Manhattan JV Tourn. Manhattan 4 p.m. Apr. 26 Centralia Invit. (JV) Onaga GC 1 p.m. Sept. 10 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29 Holton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30 Atchison HS Atchison 8:30 a.m. May 3 League Quad (V) Nemaha Central 4:30 p.m. Nov. 2 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecompton 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12 8th Grade Quad St. Marys 9 a.m. Feb. 4 Nem.Cent./Hayden/SL Royal Valley 5:30 p.m. May 4 MH-MA Tourn. (V) Bellevue CC 10 a.m. Clip and Save Sept. 12 7th Grade Quad Royal Valley 9 a.m. Nov. 5 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6 Silver Lake JV Tourn. Silver Lake 8 a.m. May 5 Jeff West (JV) Village Greens GC 8 a.m. Sept. 14 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecomp. 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 SL/Shawn.Hts. (7th) Holton 9 a.m. Feb. 6 Silver Lake V Tourn. Silver Lake 9:30 a.m. May 6 PLHS (V) Lake Perry CC 4 p.m. Sept. 17 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 SL/Shawn.Hts. (8th) Silver Lake 9 a.m. Feb. 12 Big 7 League Tourn. Jeff West 4 p.m. May 10 Big 7 League Tourn. (JV) Firekeeper GC 3 p.m. Sept. 19 Perry-Lecomp. A Tourn. Perry-Lecomp. 9 a.m. Nov. 9 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12-13 Girls Regionals TBA TBA May 12 Big 7 League Holton CC 9 a.m. Sept. 21 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19-20 Boys Regionals TBA TBA May 17 Regional Tourn. TBA TBA Sept. 24 Holton Holton 4:30 p.m. Nov. 16 Hiawatha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Feb. 24-25 Girls State Tourn. TBA TBA May 24-25 State Tourn. TBA TBA Sept. 28 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Riverside Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Feb. 26-27 Boys State Tourn. TBA TBA Oct. 3 8th League Tourn. Perry-Lecomp. 9 a.m. Nov. 23 Holton Holton 4:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD (BOYS/GIRLS) Oct. 3 7th League Tourn. Holton 9 a.m. Nov. 30 Perry-Lecompton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING Apr. 6 League Quad Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Dec. 3 Nemaha Central Nemaha Central 4:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecompton 4 p.m. Apr. 13 RV April Invit. Royal Valley 4 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY Dec. 7 Jeff West Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 Manhattan Tourn. Manhattan 9 a.m. Apr. 20 Jackson Hts. Invit. Jackson Heights 3 p.m. Sept. 5 Silver Lake Holder’s Course 9:30 a.m. Nov. 12 Osk./Rossvle/Sabetha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Apr. 23 Abilene Invit. Abilene 3 p.m. Sept. 10 Holton Invit. Holton 4 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Nov. 17 Seaman MS Seaman MS 3:30 p.m. Apr. 27 League Quad Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 Hiawatha Invit. Hiawatha 4 p.m. Jan. 7 Sabetha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19 Rock Creek Rock Creek 4 p.m. Apr. 30 DeSoto Invit. DeSoto 3:30 p.m. Sept. 24 Royal Valley Invit. Royal Valley 4 p.m. Jan. 11 Hiawatha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Nov. 21 Rossville Tourn. Rossville 8:30 a.m. May 4 Nem. Cent. Invit. Nem. Central 3 p.m. Sept. 26 Rim Rock Rim Rock TBA Jan. 14 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Nov. 23 ACCJHS/Riverside/SL ACCJHS 4:30 p.m. May 6 RV May Invit. Royal Valley 4 p.m. Oct. 1 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecompton 4 p.m. Jan. 18 Holton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5 Big 7 MS League Tourn. Jeff West 9 a.m. May 13 Big 7 League Meet Perry-Lecompton 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Sabetha Sabetha 4 p.m. Jan. 21 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecompton 4:30 p.m. May 21 Regional Meet TBA TBA Oct. 10 Riley County Riley County 10 a.m. Jan. 25 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Spring Schedule May 28-29 State Meet Wichita TBA Oct. 15 Big 7 League Meet @ Holton 4 p.m. Jan. 28 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 Regionals @ TBA TBA Jan. 30 SL/Shawn.Hts. (8th) Royal Valley 9 a.m. VARSITY BASEBALL MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD Oct. 31 State @ Rim Rock TBA Jan. 30 SL/Shawn.Hts. (7th) Shawnee Hts. 9 a.m. Mar. 23 Santa Fe Trail Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Mar. 31 Emporia Invit. Emporia 3:30 p.m. Feb. 1 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Mar. 25 ACCHS ACCHS 4:30 p.m. Apr. 8 Silver Lake Invit. Silver Lake 3 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY Feb. 4 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Mar. 30 Wamego Wamego 4:30 p.m. Apr. 20 Perry-Lecomp. Invit. Perry-Lecompton 1 p.m. Sept. 5 Silver Lake Invit. Silver Lake 11 a.m. Feb. 8 Riverside Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Apr. 8 Sabetha Sabetha 4:30 p.m. Apr. 22 Royal Valley Quad Royal Valley 4 p.m. Sept. 10 Holton Invit. Holton 4 p.m. Feb. 11 Holton Holton 4:30 p.m. Apr. 12 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Apr. 26 Nemaha Central Invit. Nemaha Central 2 p.m. Sept. 14 JH Invit. Jackson Heights 4 p.m. Feb. 15 Perry-Lecompton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Apr. 19 Hiawatha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. May 4 Eudora Invit. Eudora 3:45 p.m. Sept. 17 Hiawatha Invit. Hiawatha 4 p.m. Feb. 18 Nemaha Central Nemaha Central 4:30 p.m. Apr. 22 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecompton 4:30 p.m. May 11 Big 7 League Meet Sabetha 2 p.m. Sept. 24 RV Invit. Royal Valley 4 p.m. Feb. 22 Jeff West Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Apr. 26 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Big 7 MS League Perry Lake 4 p.m. Apr. 29 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL (BOYS/GIRLS) May 3 Holton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. *Schedules subject to change. VARSITY FOOTBALL Dec. 4 Jackson Heights Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. May 7 Riverside Riverside 4:30 p.m. Visit www.rv337.com for more information. Aug. 28 Jamboree Holton 7 p.m. Dec. 8 Jeff West Jeff West 4:30 p.m. May 17-20 Regional Tourn. TBA TBA Sept. 4 Riverside Riverside 7 p.m. Dec. 11 Riverside Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. May 27-28 State Tourn. TBA TBA Sept. 11 Nemaha Central Royal Valley 7 p.m. Dec. 15 Perry-Lecompton Perry-Lecompton 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 Christ Prep Acad. Christ Prep Academy 2 p.m. Dec. 18 Nemaha Central Nemaha Central 4:30 p.m. JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL This Sports Calendar Sponsored by ... Sept. 25 Jeff West Royal Valley 7 p.m. Jan. 5 Holton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Mar. 22 Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe Trail 4:30 p.m. Oct. 2 Holton Holton 7 p.m. Jan. 8 Sabetha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Mar. 30 Wamego Wamego 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9 Sabetha Royal Valley 7 p.m. Jan. 9 C Team Tourn. (boys) Nemaha Central 9:30 a.m. Apr. 9 Sabetha Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16 Hiawatha Royal Valley 7 p.m. Jan. 9 C Team Tourn. (girls) Sabetha 9:30 a.m. Apr. 13 Riverside Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23 Rock Creek Rock Creek 7 p.m. Jan. 11 C Team Tourn. (boys) Nemaha Central 6 p.m. Apr. 20 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29-30 ------7 p.m. Jan. 11 C Team Tourn. (girls) Sabetha 6 p.m. Apr. 23 Perry-Lecompton Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Nov. 6 Regional Football @ TBA TBA Jan. 12 Jeff West Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Apr. 27 Nemaha Central Nemaha Central 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13 Sectional Football @ TBA TBA Jan. 15 Hiawatha Hiawatha 4:30 p.m. Apr. 30 Jeff West Royal Valley 4:30 p.m. Proudly serving the USD 337 Royal Valley area Nov. 20 Sub-State Football @ TBA TBA Jan. 21-22 Panther Classic Royal Valley 3:30 p.m. May 4 Holton Holton 4:30 p.m. Nov. 28 State Football @ TBA TBA Jan. 23 Panther Classic Royal Valley 12 p.m. 210 Hwy. K-214 • Hoyt, KS 986-6100 • dsbks.com THE HOLTON RECORDER BACK TO SCHOOL AUG. 10-12, 2020 6

Royal Valley welcomes 10 new teachers Good Luck to the Students and Staff at Holton, Royal Valley and Jackson Heights Schools.

MEDICAL PHARMACY

• Frank Gilliland, R. Ph. • Joseph Gilliland, Pharm. D. • Lesley Harris, R. Ph. • Jeff Tobaee, Pharm. D. 1110 Columbine Drive, Holton • 785-364-2114 Savannah Bechard Amanda Rutledge Marizona Chapman Chris Brown Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. • Saturday 8 a.m. to noon

Welcome Back To All Students and Teachers!

Derek Smith William McKenzie SaraJo Cole Tiffany Zule Belveal Law Office, Inc. Ten new teachers have Brown, 35, will serve as the In Fresno, he served as outdoors. Jason Belveal Alexandria Belveal been hired at Royal Valley physical education teacher the campus facilitator for Tiffany Zule Attorney-at-Law Attorney-at-Law USD 337 schools for the 2020- at RVES, as well as the head Fellowship of Christian Tiffany Zule has been hired Family Law • Divorce • Traffic Wills • Trusts • Probate 21 school year. coach for the boys basketball Athletes. to teach first grade at RVES Child Support • Criminal Defense Adoption • Criminal Law Savannah Bechard team this year. SaraJo Cole this year. Zule worked as a Savannah Bechard, 30, will Brown spent the last six SaraJo Cole, 23, is a first- teacher and Title I reading 111 W. 4th St./P.O. Box 366, Holton • 785-364-0158 serve as a business teacher at years at Jackson Heights. year teacher who will teach specialist at Jackson Heights RVHS, as well as an assistant He graduated from Emporia eighth-grade math at RVMS for 11 years. She also taught volleyball coach. State University in 2011. this school year. at elementary schools in east Bechard spent the last year A native of Syracuse, he Cole grew up in Texas for four years. employed by Washburn Tech. and his wife, Katy, have Leavenworth County and She graduated from Welcome Back, She also worked for student one child. His hobbies in- graduated from Pleasant Centerville High School in services at The University of clude cooking, traveling and Ridge High School in 2015. Groveton, Texas, and re- Teachers & Students! Kansas School of Medicine spending time with his fam- She graduated from Emporia ceived a bachelor’s degree Good Luck In The and for admissions at Baker ily. State University this spring. in early childhood education University. Derek Smith She previously served as from Stephen F. Austin State 2020-2021 Year! A native of Texas, she grad- Derek Smith, 39, has been the lead teacher at the St. University. She also received uated from Mansfield High hired as the health science Paul Lutheran summer pro- a master’s of science degree Chris School in Mansfield, Texas, pathway instructor at RVHS. gram. as a reading specialist from in 2008 and received a bach- Smith previously taught sci- She married her husband, Fort Hays State University in Gross elor of science degree in busi- ence at Valley Falls for one Luke, this summer, and her 2016. Construction ness management and market- year. hobbies include reading, She lives in Soldier with ing from Baker University in Smith grew up in fishing, crocheting, hiking her husband, Tracy. They Let us help you with all 2012. She received her master Cochranton, Pa., and gradu- and camping. have two children, Shelby, of arts degree in organiza- ated from Cochranton High Sierra Wilson 20; and Jaxon, 14. your building needs! tional leadership from Baker School in 1999. He served Sierra Wilson, 27, is a new She enjoys spending time in 2016. in the Air Force for 12 years, fifth-grade reading teacher with her family, raising cat- 12423 Memory Lane Bechard’s husband, Connor, retiring in 2011. He also at RVMS. Wilson previ- tle and her two dogs and out- Holton, KS 66436 teaches and coaches in the previously served as a fire ously served as a fourth- door activities. Holton school district. She medic and basic training in- grade teacher at McLouth Madison Greene 785-364-5600 enjoys gardening and playing structor. Elementary School for one Madison Greene will be a volleyball. He received a bachelor of year. sixth-grade teacher at RVMS Amanda Rutledge science degree in biology and Wilson grew up in Wichita this year. Greene graduated First-year teacher Amanda completed the UKanTeach and graduated from Haysville from Jefferson West High Rutledge, 22, will be a second- program from The University High School in 2010. She re- School and received a de- grade teacher in the district of Kansas in 2016. ceived a bachelor of science gree from Emporia State Fresh Start this year. He and his wife, Brittany, degree in education from University. This is her first Rutledge recently graduated have two sons, Everett, 2; Fort Hays State University in year teaching. from Emporia State University and Hank, 1. His hobbies in- 2018. She will begin a mas- Learning with a bachelor’s degree in el- clude hunting, fishing, work- ter’s program this fall at Fort ementary education. ing on a classic Jeep and rid- Hays to become a reading She is a native of Emmett ing his Harley. specialist. Center and graduated from St. Marys William McKenzie Prior to teaching, Wilson High School. She married her Williams McKenzie, 55, was a special education para- husband, Nicholas, this sum- will teach fourth grade at professional for three years, is Enrolling! mer. RVES this school year. which led her to pursue a de- Her hobbies include arts and For the past 15 years, gree in education. Enrollment Available Now! crafts, reading, going to car McKenzie has taught various She and her husband, shows and riding all-terrain grade levels (third through Wade, have three children. Classes begin August 14th. vehicles. sixth) at elementary schools Her hobbies include riding Marizona Chapman in Fresno, Calif. bikes, playing soccer, spend- Call 364-5664 Royal Valley alumna A native of Fresno, ing time with her children, Marizona Chapman, 25, is McKenzie graduated from reading and spending time or stop by 501 Dakota (old fair building), Holton the new physical education Herbert Hoover High School and health teacher at RVMS. in 1983. He received a bach- Come back to school and finish Chapman has worked for the elor of science degree in your High School Diploma. district since 2017, serving as business administration/ac- Welcome Back to School! a substitute teacher and as a counting from Fresno State University in 1991 and his RVHS assistant girls basket- • Flexible Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ball coach. teaching credentials from Have a Good (2020-2021) She graduated from RVHS National University in 2005. • in 2013 and received a bach- He has a master’s degree in Online Curriculum: Work from home elor’s degree in pre-kindergar- education technology from School Year! • ten through 12th grade physi- Ashford University. Lots of Teacher Help: 24/7 Availability cal education from Washburn He was self-employed as University in 2017. a swimming pool contractor Chapman grew up in Mayetta for 20 years prior to receiv- “We Want You” so don’t delay. and enjoys spending time with ing his teaching credentials. See us today to obtain your High School Diploma! her family, which includes her He and his wife, Becky, husband, Christopher. She also have two adult children, If you are 18 years or older, you can get your enjoys landscaping and going William and Taylor. His hob- bies include fishing, travel- Insurance • Investments Rob areham high school diploma. Twenty-one students completed the on walks. .fbfs.om Chris Brown ing, playing disc golf, play- ihell iol requirements to earn a high school diploma last year. ing bass guitar and spending Former Jackson Heights 6th & Hwy. 75, Holton • 364-2111 asey Paerson teacher and coach Chris time with his family, which Make it your year – get yours! includes a grandson, Jamie. WELCOME BACK TO Have a Great 2020-2021 School Year! HAVE A GREAT AND SCHOOL! Don’t miss a single issue! SAFE SCHOOL YEAR! We report on all area school news, WELCOME BACK! including student awards, honor rolls, special events, school board meetings Boomers’ and sports. Steakhouse & Catering Patio Is Open! THE HOLTON C&D’s Food Mart & Curbside pick-up also available! RECORDER 109 W. 4th St. 4th & Colorado • 785-364-2468 Williams Company, Inc. OPEN: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 785-364-3141 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday & Saturday [email protected] Whiting, KS • 785-873-3454 THE HOLTON RECORDER BACK TO SCHOOL AUG. 10-12, 2020 7 USD #337 Official School Opening Announcement School Starts – Monday, August 24, 2020 2020-2021 Royal Valley

ROYAL VALLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RV PAT PROGRAM ROYAL VALLEY VISION STATEMENTS Lisa Balaun ...... Coordinator ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • Each staff member will make a commit- Vanessa Osborn...... PAT Amy Pruyser ...... Preschool ment to each student’s educational success Melissa Peven ...... PAT Tammy Conley...... Kindergarten • Each staff member will actively partici- Lisa Hickman...... Kindergarten pate in professional collaboration focused on CUSTODIAL PERSONNEL Cherise Smith...... Kindergarten student learning Adam Bryan...... District Maintenance Melanie Binkley...... Grade 1 • Each staff member will set high expecta- Jay Diamond ...... Head Custodian Randee Bontrager...... Grade 1 tions for both instruction and learning RVHS/RVES Tory Kanicki ...... Grade 1 • Each staff member will use research based Scott Ribelin ...... Head Custodian Megan Knopp...... Grade 1 on effective school instructional practices RVMS Tiffany Zule ...... Grade 1 • Each staff member will engage in David Copeland ...... RVES Beth Bechard...... Grade 2 periodic, ongoing evaluation of student Kimberly Muller ...... RVES Rachel Boucher...... Grade 2 learning W.D. Montgomery...... RVHS Amanda Rutledge...... Grade 2 ROYAL VALLEY • Each staff member will implement a rigor- Mike Moseley ...... RVHS Chanity Daily...... Grade 3 MISSION STATEMENT ous, viable and defined curriculum Russell Neilson ...... RVHS Brittanie Triplett...... Grade 3 The mission of the Royal Valley Public • Each staff member will be provided Tammy Force ...... RVMS Elizabeth VanHoutan ...... Grade 3 Schools is to ensure that each student is quality staff development time and support Scott Starkson ...... RVMS Jolene Dressman ...... Grade 4 actively engaged in the learning process and Joshua Chavez...... RVMS Angie Easum...... Grade 4 in developing the citizenship skills neces- BUS ROUTES Bill McKenzie...... Grade 4 sary to become a responsible, productive It is the policy of the Board of Education to FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL Lisa Balaun ...... Counselor member of the global workforce. provide transportation for all students living Jessica Bryan...... Director, District Office Kathy Belt ...... Math Coach more than 2.5 miles from school. In some Darlene Dillner-Cashman ...... Kitchen Belinda Brandt ...... Literacy Coach 2020-2021 SCHOOL CALENDAR cases it will be necessary for students to meet Manager, RVHS Chris Brown...... PE Aug. 4...... Enrollment at RVHS for all the bus at some point other than their home, Donna Doherty...... RVHS Esther Cumpton ...... Reading returning students. One stop enrollment! depending on road and weather conditions. It Allison Gier...... RVHS Melissa Kimble ...... Vocal Music Aug. 5...... Enrollment at all schools for is also the policy of the Board of Education Joan Pahmahmie ...... RVHS Tracey Koch...... Librarian students new to the district that rural students living less than 2.5 miles Dietra Troxel ...... RVHS Dawn Shupe...... Reading Aug. 10...... Orientation for all new from school may ride the bus if the regular Paula Henry...... Kitchen Manager, RVMS district staff route goes by their home and IF SEATS ARE Debbie Albright...... RVMS ROYAL VALLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD Aug. 11...... Orientation for new teachers AVAILABLE. Also, those students may meet Sandra Crites...... RVMS SPECIAL EDUCATION Aug. 12-19 ...... Staff Development Days the bus at a designated point and ride IF Therese Falls ...... Teacher Aug. 20...... Duty Day SEATS ARE AVAILABLE. PARAPROFESSIONALS Janet Golightley...... Speech Pathologist Aug. 21...... Work Day The bus drivers will schedule their routes Brenda Lambrecht...... RVHS Danelle Hermesch...... Teacher Aug. 24 ...... First Day of Classes so that each bus will arrive at the first school Brenda Hainey ...... Computer/ETS, RVMS for ALL Students stop between 7:45 a.m. and 7:50 a.m. Cynthia Murphy...... RVMS HOLTON SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP Aug. 28...... Staff Development Day Specific schedules will be announced later to Becky Schuetz...... RVMS Amy Haussler...... Director Sept. 7 ...... Labor Day/No Classes students riding the buses. If families new to Cathy Blazic...... RVES Jeff Price ...... Asst. Director Oct. 5...... Staff Development Day the district have questions about bus routes, TBD ...... RVES Lori Spaar...... Secretary Oct. 16...... End of first quarter (37 days) they should contact Neale Sutton, Director, Susan Cochran ...... RVES Joni Woltje ...... Secretary Oct. 28...... Full Day of Classes- at 785-986-6251. Adjustments in bus routes Michelle Ensley ...... RVES Carlene McManigal ...... Gifted Facilitator grades 5-12/ will be made only after careful consider- Jakki Nagy ...... RVES Keri Miller ...... Gifted Facilitator K-4 Parent-Teacher Conf. (8 a.m.-4 p.m.)/ ation. Stephani Preston...... RVES Helen Edwards...... Gifted Para K-12 Parent-Teacher Conf. (4 p.m.-8 p.m.) We ask for your help and cooperation by Alyssa Prentice...... Preschool, RVES Rebecca Eisenbarth...... PDT Para Oct. 29...... No Classes not allowing students to arrive at school until Brenda Stithem...... Computer Lab, RVES Addie Larson...... Psychologist Parent-Teacher Conf. (8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) 5 minutes before the buses arrive or classes Bailey Ashcraft...... ECE Kelli McClintock ...... Speech Pathologist Oct. 30...... No Classes/Non-contracted day begin. Elementary and middle school Claudia Smith ...... ECE Darci Stockman...... Speech Para Nov. 25-27...... Thanksgiving Holiday students will not be permitted in the build- TBD ...... ECE Teri Johnson...... Behavior Coach Dec. 18 ...... End of 1st Semester ings until 5 minutes before classes begin. TBD ...... ECE Bus Para Tara Ladusch...... Behavior Coach (39.5/76.5)/Classes dismiss at 11 a.m. Wanda White...... ECE Bus Para Liza Warner...... Physical Therapist Dec. 21-31...... Christmas Break TRANSPORTATION PERSONNEL Jude Benton, Kayle Ribelin, Jan. 1 ...... New Year’s Holiday Neale Sutton...... Director ROYAL VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Kenny Swart...... RVHS IRC Jan. 4 ...... Work Day Melaine Kester...... Secretary Stephanie Allen ...... English/Speech Kelli Bryan, Lana Dillner, Elaine Hageman Jan. 5 ...... Second Semester Begins Mike Henry...... Mechanic David Boucher...... Social Studies Wileta Hughes, Wilma Shupe ...... RVHS Jan. 18 ...... Staff Development Day DRIVERS Thomas Broxterman...... Math Para Feb. 17-18 ...... K-12 Parent/Teacher Cheri Bawden Tanya Greeve Kim Clark...... Agriculture Education Jessica Bienhoff, Thresa Lassiter...... RVMS Conferences (4 p.m.-8 p.m.) Wayne Berry Barbara Harter Savannah Bechard...... Business IRC Feb. 19 ...... No Classes/Non-contracted day Kellie Bryan Christi Ingels Erin Colley...... English Becky Andreasen, Lori Banks, Mar. 5 ...... End of third quarter (42/118.5) David Criqui Clayton Montague Jennifer Gilbert ...... Instrumental Music Rachel Boyett, Kala Koons, Lori Eck, Mar. 8-12...... Spring Break Lana Dillner Joan Pahmahmie Teri Griffiths ...... Business/Audio Visual Jaime Hazlett...... RVMS Paras Apr. 2 ...... Good Friday Roxanne Fraunfelter Randy Spencer Joshua Jackson...... Social Studies Haleigh Bradley, Kimberly Markham, May 15 ...... High School Commencement Tom Fraunfelter Dale Traxler Emily Jennings...... English Ronette Oestreich...... RVES IRC (6 p.m.) Carrie Kahle...... Vocal Music Krystal Adams, Nikki Bell, Abby Davidson, May 19 ...... 8th Grade Promotion (7 p.m.) ADMINISTRATION Rick Kern...... Math Dawn Fink, Jaclyn Long, Mollie Mulanax, May 20 ...... End of 2nd semester (47.5/166) Aaric Davis ...... Superintendent, Melissa Kimble ...... Drumline Mary Stoll ...... RVES Paras K-12 classes dismiss at 11 a.m. District Office Monique Litherland ...... FACS May 21 ...... Snow Day/Teacher Work Day Noah Slay...... Dir. of Curr. & Inst., Jacob Lott...... PE SENIOR CITIZEN PASSES May 24 ...... Alternate Teacher Work Day District Office Keith Pelton ...... PE/Health Again this year, the Board of Education is May 31 ...... Memorial Day Justin Moore ...... Principal, RVES Dawn Rottinghaus...... Science making available lifetime Senior Citizen Heather Hundley...... Principal, RVMS Derek Smith ...... Science Passes to all USD 337 residents who are 65 Nathan Smith ...... Math LATE START WEDNESDAYS Joel Hesed ...... Principal, RVHS years of age or older. The Board also Tiffany Spencer...... Art (9:30 a.m.) David Schooler...... Asst. Principal, RVHS/ provides a pass to qualifying non-resident Samantha Swank...... Science Sept. 2, Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, Athletic Dir. Senior Citizen grandparents of Royal Valley Stephanie Switzky...... Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 14 students, if requested. If you do not have a English/Publications SCHOOL MEALS SUPPORT STAFF pass and would like to have one, please go to Taryn Temple ...... Spanish The first day for school meals will be Sherri Schulte...... Business Manager the high school office in Hoyt or the Ashley Wick...... Counselor Wednesday, August 19. First meal payment District Office superintendent’s office in Mayetta with proof Barb Williamson ...... Librarian should be paid at the time of enrollment. Tammy Ruddy...... Secretary/Treasurer of age. You will then receive a complimen- Cassidy White ...... JAG-K Cost of meals are as follows: District Office tary pass to all Royal Valley home games and Lunch K-4 $2.55.. K-4 Bkfst. $1.75 Anita Evans...... Title VI Director, Dist. Off. activities (post season games and tourna- ROYAL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Lunch 5-8 $2.70.. 5-8 Bkfst. $1.80 Connie Peters ...... Title VI Tutor, RVMS ments are not included). Bill Higley...... Grade 5 Lunch 9-12 $2.70.. 9-12 Bkfst. $1.80 Mark Haefke ...... Tech. Coordinator, RVHS Lisa Wege...... Grade 5 Adult Lunch $3.80.. Adult Bkfst. $2.25 Trevor Krogman.... Asst. Tech. Coor., RVHS Sierra Wilson...... Grade 5 Ala Carte $1.10.. Extra Milk $.50 Penny Carey...... Head Secretary, RVHS Mystel Bausch...... Grade 6 www.RV337.com (5-12) Lori Winter...... Secretary, RVHS Suzanne Conger...... Head Secretary, RVMS Madison Greene...... Grade 6 Joy McKinley...... Secretary, RVMS Jill Stithem ...... Grade 6 Check it out! ROYAL VALLEY SCHOOLS Cindy Dahl...... Head Secretary, RVES Joe Baumchen ...... Science/Technology TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Kelly Haefke ...... Secretary, RVES Shelly Bausch...... Media Center Manager Superintendent ...... 966-2246 Keri Bausch...... Social Worker Sarajo Cole...... Math You will find: RVHS ...... 986-6251 Amy Mosier...... School Nurse, RVHS/Dist. Laura DelToro...... History RVHS TOLL FREE ...... 877-434-2741 Shannon Akins ... Vocal Music Accompanist, Laura Douglas...... Counselor • School Supply Lists RVMS ...... 966-2251 RVHS/RVMS Jennifer Gilbert ...... Instrumental Music RVMS TOLL FREE...... 877-434-2862 Steve Hardesty...... Math/Science • Sports Schedules RVES...... 986-6286 RV CLC PROGRAM Heidi Hawkinson-Penny...... Social Studies RVES TOLL FREE...... 877-434-2841 • Calendars Jessica Bryan...... CLC Child Care Carrie Kahle...... Vocal Music Bus Garage...... 966-2473 Coordinator, RVES Marizona Chapman...... PE/Health • Enrollment Dates William McClane...... PE/Health • Activities BOARD OF EDUCATION Connie Peters ...... Math/Assistance Jacob Wamego Boone Smith TBD ...... Language Arts • Lunch Prices Pat Tuck Linda Hegemann Lisa Stumpf...... Language Arts Nathan McAlister Ann Kelly Cory Triplett...... Art/Assistance • Book Fees Cindy Broxterman • Staff and much more! THE HOLTON RECORDER BACK TO SCHOOL AUG. 10-12, 2020 8 COVID-19 terms, facts for parents Exposure is contact within cation and symptoms have im- six feet for 10 minutes or more proved. of a person sick with COV- What are the symptoms of ID-19. COVID-19? What counts as contact? People with COVID-19 have * You were within six feet of had a wide range of symptoms someone with COVID-19 for at reported – ranging from mild least 10 minutes. symptoms to severe illness. * You provided care at home Symptoms may appear two to to someone who is sick with 14 days after exposure to the COVID-19. virus. * You had direct physical Students exhibiting COV- contact with the person (i.e. ID-19 symptoms without other touched, hugged). obvious explanations should * You shared eating or drink- not be at school. People with ing utensils. these symptoms may have CO- * They sneezed, coughed or VID-19: somehow got respiratory drop- * Fever (temperature of lets on you. 100.4o or more) or chills Quarantine is used to keep * Cough someone who might have been * Shortness of breath or dif- exposed to COVID-19 away ficulty breathing from others. Quarantine helps * Fatigue prevent spread of disease that * Muscle or body aches can occur before a person * Headache knows they are sick or if they * New loss of taste or smell Members of the Jackson Heights USD 335 Board of Education are shown in the photo above. Front row, from left: are infected with the virus with- * Sore throat Konrad Coe, Dr. David Allen (president) and Neal Keeler. Back row, from left: Doug Amon, Melinda Wareham, Kelly out feeling symptoms. * Congestion or runny nose Kennedy and Ed Rostetter. Photo by Brian Sanders The Jackson County Health * Nausea or vomiting Department will determine the * Diarrhea length of quarantine for county What can be done at home students up to 14 days. to keep everyone safe and Travel quarantine applies to healthy? Virtual learning option now available anyone in Kansas who has re- Parents can perform health By Brian Sanders was reported. participation in such activities. Diederich. “She brings a lot cently traveled from a location checks prior to sending their Parents living in the Jackson Participating students in Families will need to set up a to us as an asset, through her on the Kansas Department of children to school. Keep chil- Heights school district who kinder­garten through sixth meeting with middle and high experience­ and her years in Health and Environment travel- dren at home and report any of are concerned­ about the grade will receive­ virtual school counselor Dani Alley education.” related quarantine list. The most the following to the school: possible spread of COVID-19 lessons through the Calvert to start the process of course Other personnel changes, up-to-date list can be found at * Temperature check. A stu- (coronavirus) have a new Learning curriculum, while selections. in addition­ to new teachers https://www.coronavirus.kd- dent must be fever-free without enrollment option during the students in seventh through District families will have the throughout the district, include heks.gov/175/Travel-Exposure- using fever-reducing medica- 2020-21 school year for 12th grades will get virtual on-site option of “face-to-face the expansion of school nurse Related-Isolation-Quaran. tion such as Ibuprofen or Ty- “virtually” educating­ their lessons through the Educere instruct ion­ five days a week, Terri Oswald’s services from Isolation keeps someone lenol (acetaminophen) for 72 children at home. platform. with precautions”­ as long as the part-time to full-time and the who is sick or tested positive hours before coming to school. At their July 13 meeting, Even though those curriculum district is able to offer the option addition of a therapist on-site at for COVID-19 away from oth- * Symptoms of COVID-19. the Jackson­ Heights USD 335 platforms are different, Walsh in accordance with Jackson the middle and high school one ers. Students in isolation should * Exposure to a person diag- Board of Education­ voted noted, they have benefits for County health guidelines, day per week, Walsh said. stay home at least 10 days since nosed with COVID-19. to offer enrolled students­ a students who participate. according­ to the learning In the realm of curriculum, symptoms first appeared and * Travel to an area that Kan- “virtual school” plan, where “They’re self-pacing. It’s framework for the 2020-21 elementary­ school students will at least 24 hours with no fever sas requires quarantine upon learning­ will be done daily at good for students who might school year as ap­proved by be working with an updated without fever-reducing medi- return. home through online platforms need to be able to work outside school board members in July. version of the Envision math for students in all grades. of school hours, or even on the The learning framework curriculum that Walsh said will District Superintendent weekend, if that’s a better­ fit,” also includes­ provisions for “go really nicely into Google Adrianne Walsh said school she said. “We want students in “remote learning,”­ similar to Classroom in the event that Welcome officials had originally­ looked the virtual program to be able the “continuous learning” plan we need to go into remote at a “virtual school” option­ as to have access to teachers when in place while school buildings learning.” “a good way to help maintain they need them.” across the state were closed And at the high school, she Back enrollment numbers in different At the high school level, the this past spring to prevent the said, “a different program” will years,” long before COVID-19 pro gram­ will open up more possible spread of COVID-19, be in place for individual study was discovered. elective choices, Walsh noted. and “hybrid learning,” in which plans for students working with Students Now, Walsh said, the virtual “It (virtual school) does take some students are at school and Xello, a program­ that allows op tion­ is being offered on a sepa rate­ teachers,” she said. some are in remote learning on students and their parents to semester-to-semester basis “It’s not really­ something that a block schedule.­ be involved in the students’­ and Teachers! to families who don’t feel teachers can necessarily­ do dur­ Students at the elementary education and career planning. comfortable sending their ing the day and teach all their school have a new principal The district’s “one-to-one” children back to the district’s on-site courses as well.” starting this year — Annie computer­ initiative is also being school buildings when classes High school students Diederich, who will fill the expand ­ed this year, Walsh said. begin on Thursday, Aug. 20. involved in the Educere position previously held by Previously, computers and The virtual option will curriculum may also participate Cody Witte. 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It won’t be the first small, rural school district that Diederich has worked for, as one of her first teaching­ jobs after graduating in 1991 from Fort Hays State University Remington Beckner Shelby Carpenter Karen Zost was in Palco, located about a 20-year career at Seaman. Diederich notes that both 30 miles north and west of her That included five years as her work as an elementary Five new teaching staff hometown. assistant principal and athletic principal and a district­ athletic members have been hired as the “I loved my time there,” she director­ at Logan Junior High director will be complicated­ Cobras prepare for the 2020-21 said. “I love the small-town School, followed by 10 years as by COVID-19, and she notes school year feel. It’s not as fast-paced, but principal at Elmont Elementary an old saying that “uncertainty Remington Beckner it’s so wholesome in a sense that School. causes­ stress” as the prevailing Sabetha native Remington they really are focused around She moved to the Seaman theme during the pandemic. Beckn er­, 23, is starting her their school — their school is district office to serve as director “There’s so much uncertainty teaching career this year as a their identity.” of elementary­ and secondary with what school’s going to first-grade teacher at Jackson Diederich noted that there’s education, including­ one year look like now, versus October, Heights Elementary School. a similar­ sense in the four where she split her duties as versus January,” she said. “We Beckner graduated from communities­ — Circleville, education director and middle­ cannot predict­ the future, and Sabetha High School in 2016 Netawaka, Soldier and Whiting school principal before taking so we have to make sure that and from Peru State College — that make up the Jackson over as middle school principal we’re constantly planning. It’s in December of 2019 with a Heights school district. full-time for three years. During the same thing for our athletic bachelor’s degree in elementary­ “With Jackson Heights that time, she also followed program. Being proactive is education. being four small communities her two children’­ s youth sports going to be huge when it comes She enjoys spending time with coming together, this school careers — something­ she said to the health and safety of our friends and family. is the identity of these four would help her in her new students, whether it’s in the Shelby Carpenter communities, unifying and position as Jackson Heights’ classroom or on the athletic The 2020-21 school year coming­ together. That really athletic director. field. That doesn’t mean that marks the first year of teaching appealed to me,” she said. “I was the one who the high everybody’s going to be happy for Wichita native Shelby Diederich said she had always school administrators would with every decision.” Carpenter, 22, who joins the Shelby Pruett Madison Stewart known that she wanted to be ask, ‘Are you going to that What’s important in this time, Jackson Heights staff this year as away game for this sport, and she said, is keeping everyone Madison Stewart a teacher­ , although becoming a first-grade teacher. master’s degree in reading a school administrator­ wasn’t can you be the administrator­ focused on the “big picture” A 2015 graduate of Maize High from Chadron State College in Madison Stewart is joining the “the path that I necessarily in charge?’” she said. “We all — in other words, if one young School, Carpenter graduated northwest­ern Nebraska. Jackson Heights district staff this selected.” She credits an worked together and helped person on a Cobra team is from Kansas State University Zost said she looks forward to year as middle and high school administrator she worked with each other, so that part of it is infected with COVID-19, it in December of 2019 with a making Kansas her home. physical­ education and weights during­ her teaching years in not necessarily completely new will impact not only the team, bachelor of science in elementary “I have family in Nebraska teacher, as well as head coach western Kansas with setting her to me.” but it could also have an impact education, along with minors­ in and Texas, so Kansas is a great of middle school volleyball, on that path. Today, her two children on the entire Northeast Kansas political science and leadership­ place to live to be closer to both,” basketball and track, it was “I had a principal who told are sharing­ her passion for League. studies. She previously worked she said. reported. me, ‘Annie, you need to be a education. Daughter Mallory is Lessening that impact, she as an educator at Flint Hills In addition to reading, Zost A native of Burlington, Stewart principal. I want you on my a middle school math teacher said, means that all schools Discovery­ Center in Manhattan. also enjoys cooking, playing majored in physical education at leadership team.’ He introduced and coach in the Blue Valley in the league must continue Carpenter’s hobbies include with her animals­ and visiting Ottawa­ University, where she me to my college professor­ that school district in Kansas City to work together­ and keep an reading,­ hiking, cooking and historic locations. was a member of the women’s got me started,” she said. “It and a former teacher at Royal open line of communication­ spending time with family Shelby Pruett basketball team and holds the really set my way of helping Valley Middle School, while with local health departments­ to and friends. She loves being Shelby Pruett, 28, a 2010 record for single season scoring people,­ and I could help more her son, Ma­son, who is starting mitigate­ any problems with the outdoors, trying new things and alumna of Holton High School, and is fourth in overall­ scoring kids, more teachers that way.” his educational career this year dis­ease. meeting new people. has been hired as a new fifth- in school history­ , it was reported. She went back to FHSU and as a middle school social studies “There’s going to be a lot “I’m looking forward to grade teacher at Jackson Heights Stewart’s first teaching job earned her master’s degree in teacher and coach at Wamego. of challenges­ and a lot of building relationships with Elementary School for the 2020- was at Emporia High School, education­ administration in “I am very proud that both unknowns, but we just have to the students,” she said. “I’m 21 school year. where she taught PE and was 1996, then moved to Topeka in of them have followed me continue to work together­ and excited to be a part of the Cobra Prior to coming to JHES, Pruett an assistant coach on the high 2000 with her family, starting into education,­ as it is such a put the safety and health of our community.” was a Title I math paraeducator school girls basketball team rewarding profession,”­ she said. students first,” Diederich said. Karen Zost at Holton Elementary School for for three years. She also taught Karen Zost is joining the one year. She graduated from aquatics, lifeguarding and CPR/ Jackson Heights Elementary Highland Community College first aid. School staff this year as a Title in 2016 with an associate I reading teacher, it has been of arts degree, received her reported. limited license from Wichita Hoping all area Welcome Back, “I have taught students from State University this year and three years old all the way up is working toward a bachelor children have a Students & to 12th grade,” Zost said. “I of science degree in elementary productive and am looking forward­ to teaching education, which she expects to Teachers! reading, because it is a subject I earn next May. fun school year! love.” She and her husband, Ben, Have A A graduate of Peru State live in Holton with their three College in Nebraska, Zost has children. She enjoys spending WORK HARD! 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Contact Information: Faculty & Certified Staff: District Office ...... 364-2194 High School & Middle School Enrollment: Families have two Elementary School...... 364-2244 Brad Alley...... Social Science enrollment options to start the High School/Middle...... 364-2195 Anna Straubmeier ...... English Vern Andrews...... Tech Director 2020-21 school year. Class Supply Lists: Gary Baldridge...... Math Available on the website www.jhcobras.net Madison Stewart ...... PE Denise Visocsky...... Math 1. On-Site – This is 5 days a week at Board of Education: Jeff Folger...... English school. Dr. David Allen ...... President Brett Plattner...... Social Studies Konrad Coe ...... Vice President Alana Seddon...... Band & Vocal 2. Virtual Program – This is 5 days a Doug Amon...... Member Gary Keehn ...... Science week at home. Neal Keeler ...... Member Paul Lierz...... Vocational Agriculture Kelly Kennedy...... Member Travis Henry ...... Science • Calvert Learning for grades K-6 Ed Rostetter...... Member Katie Morris...... Art Melinda Wareham...... Member Dan Shupe...... Business & PE • Educere for grades 7-12 Sheri Dibbern...... Clerk of the Board Robin Sides ...... Math Michaela McKenzie...... FACS & Ag Fees: Textbook Fees: $45 for grades Pre-K – 12 Administration: Marie Valiente...... Spanish Computer Insurance: $15 per device Adrianne Walsh...... Superintendent Jim Childs ...... Woods ACT Prep Class Fees $37 Annie Diederich...... Elementary Principal Danielle Alley ...... Counselor Darren Shupe ...... High School/Middle Principal Vocational Fees: $25 per high school class Elementary School: School Owned Instruments: $50 rental fee Secretaries/Support Staff: Janice Mulroy...... Preschool Brandi Fritz ...... District Office Jamie Wells ...... Kindergarten Rachel Thomas...... High School/Middle School Gera Cochren ...... Kindergarten Breakfast Prices: PK-6...... $1.25 Nancy Sipes ...... Elementary Remington Beckner ...... First Grade 7-12...... $1.35 Annie Diederich...... Athletic Director Shelby Carpenter...... First Grade Shelly Riedley...... Second Grade Adults...... $2.35 Samantha Carson ...... Athletic Director Terri Oswald...... School Nurse Greg Nilges ...... Second Grade HB Keithline ...... Technology Jessica Rogers ...... Third Grade Lunch Prices: K-6...... $2.40 Kristi Altenburg ...... Third Grade Olga McAlpine...... Fourth Grade 7-12...... $2.60 Special Education Faculty/Staff: Adults...... $3.85 Breanne Latham...... Fourth Grade Amy Haussler...... Director, Holton Office Shelby Pruett...... Fifth Grade Jeff Price ...... Asst. Dir., Holton Office Jeremy Melvin ...... Fifth Grade Free and reduced meal prices are available to students of Stacy Fannin...... High/Middle School Caleb Wick...... Sixth Grade families meeting federal income guidelines. Applications Kay Smith ...... Preschool Diane Keeler ...... Sixth Grade are available at all the school offices, on the district Melissa Peven ...... Elementary Amy Roth...... PK-6 Music website. Completed lunch applications can be turned into Annette White ...... Elementary Samantha Carson ...... PK-6 PE the district office prior to enrollment. John Wehrbein...... Psychologist Karen Zost...... Title I Audra Strube ...... Social Worker Upcoming Events: Special Ed. Paraprofessionals: Aug. 17...... Pre-K-6th Grade Open House (last name A-L Heather Amon, Nikki Wiecken, Tara Williams, Food Service Personnel: 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m., last name M-W 5:15 p.m.-6 p.m.) Sharri Sellens, Tanya Ahlgren, Carrie Schuetz, Laura Sharp, supervisor; Lisa Joiner, Kristy Streeter, Aug. 19...... 7th Grade Orientation 6 p.m. Angela Webster, Jordan Ramey, Samantha Wichman, Angela Chalmers, Phyllis Shupe Kim Mellies Aug. 17...... First Day of Practice Facilities Personnel: Robin Caudle, director, Aug. 20...... First Day of School Aides: Lynne Purvis, Dorothy Carr, JT Troxel Marilyn Banaka, Sheryl Kuglin, Lori Messer, Micah Moore Bus Drivers: Jackson Heights Schools Nancy Blum, Art Davis, Mark Grollmes, Bob Powers, 51 Years of Cobra Excellence Dave Williams, Tara Williams, Terry Smith, Small Class Sizes / Family Atmosphere Larry Holliday, Herbert Streit

Jackson Heights Sport Schedules 2020-21 Fall Schedule Oct. 8 HS/MS Sabetha 4 p.m. Nov. 16 Valley Falls Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 Jeff. Co. North Jeff. Co. North 5 p.m. Oct. 15 NEKL Meet Jackson Heights 4 p.m. Nov. 19 Pleasant Ridge Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Feb. 19 McLouth Jackson Heights 5 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Oct. 20 HS/MS Jackson Heights 3:45 p.m. Nov. 23 St. Benedict St. Benedict 4:30 p.m. Queen of Courts Sept. 1 V/JV Tri. Oskaloosa 5 p.m. Oct. 24 Regional Meet TBA TBA Dec. 3 Jeff. Co. North Jeff. Co. North 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23 Effingham Jackson Heights 5 p.m. Sept. 3 V/JV Tri. Mission Valley 5 p.m. Oct. 31 State Meet Wamego TBA Dec. 7 NEKL Quarterfinals TBA Senior Night Sept. 8 V/JV Tri. Pleasant Ridge 5 p.m. Dec. 10 NEKL Semifinals @ McLouth TBA Feb. 26 Maur Hill Maur Hill 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12 V Tourn. Frankfort 9 a.m. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Dec. 12 NEKL Finals @ McLouth TBA Mar. 1-6 Sub-State TBA TBA Mar. 10-13 State Tourn. Manhattan TBA Sept. 15 V/JV Tri. Jackson Heights 5 p.m. Sept. 4 Oskaloosa Oskaloosa 7 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL Sept. 21 JV Quad McLouth 5 p.m. Sept. 11 Horton Jackson Heights 7 p.m. Jan. 7 Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge 4:30 p.m. Spring Schedule Sept. 22 V/JV Tri. Valley Falls 5 p.m. Sept. 18 Centralia Jackson Heights 7 p.m. Jan. 11 St. Benedict Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29 V/JV Tri. Jackson Heights 5 p.m. Homecoming Jan. 14 Xavier Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL TRACK Oct. 3 JV Tourn. Jeff. Co. North 9 a.m. Sept. 25 Wabaunsee Wabaunsee 7 p.m. Jan. 18 Jeff. Co. North Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Mar. 30 Holton 3:15 p.m. Oct. 3 V Tourn. Valley Falls 9 a.m. Apr. 6 Oskaloosa 4 p.m. Oct. 2 Troy Troy 7 p.m. Jan. 21 Oskaloosa Oskaloosa 4:30 p.m. Apr. 13 Royal Valley 4 p.m. Oct. 6 V/JV Tri. Effingham 5 p.m. Oct. 9 Olpe Jackson Heights 7 p.m. Jan. 25 Effingham Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Apr. 15-16 Pre-State Wichita TBA Jan. 28 Everest Everest 4:30 p.m.

Oct. 8 V Quad Valley Falls 5 p.m. Oct. 16 Valley Heights Jackson Heights 7 p.m. Apr. 20 Jackson Heights 3 p.m. Clip and Save Oct. 12 JV Quad Jackson Heights 5 p.m. Senior Night Feb. 1 McLouth McLouth 4:30 p.m. Apr. 23 Rossville 2 p.m. Oct. 13 V/JV Tri. Maur Hill 5 p.m. Oct. 23 Jeff. Co. North Jeff. Co. North 7 p.m. Feb. 4 Valley Falls Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Apr. 27 Silver Lake 3 p.m. Feb. 8 Pleasant Ridge Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. May 4 Nemaha Central 3 p.m. Oct. 15 V/JV Tri. Jeff. Co. North 5 p.m. Oct. 30 Bracket Play TBA 7 p.m. Feb. 11 St. Benedict St. Benedict 4:30 p.m. May 13 NEKL Meet Jackson Heights 3 p.m. Oct. 17 V Tourn. Sabetha 9 a.m. Nov. 6 Regionals TBA TBA Feb. 15 Xavier Xavier 4:30 p.m. May 21 Regionals TBA TBA Oct. 17 JV Tourn. Wabaunsee 9 a.m. Nov. 13 Sectionals TBA TBA Feb. 18 Jeff. Co. North Jeff. Co. North 4:30 p.m. May 28-29 State Meet Wichita TBA Oct. 20 Regionals TBA TBA Nov. 20 Sub-State TBA TBA Feb. 22 NEKL Quarterfinals TBA Oct. 24 Sub-State TBA TBA Nov. 28 State TBA TBA MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK Feb. 25 NEKL Semifinals @ Oskaloosa TBA Apr. 8 Oskaloosa 3:30 p.m. Oct. 30-31 State TBA TBA Feb. 27 NEKL Finals @ Oskaloosa TBA Apr. 15 St. Marys 2 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL Apr. 22 Jeff. Co. North 1 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Sept. 3 St. Benedict Jackson Heights 6:30 p.m. HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL (BOYS/GIRLS) Apr. 26 Holton 2 p.m. Aug. 31 Oskaloosa Oskaloosa 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4 Royal Valley Royal Valley 5 p.m. Apr. 29 Rossville 12:30 p.m. Sept. 3 St. Benedict Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 McLouth Jackson Heights 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 Oskaloosa Oskaloosa 5 p.m. May 3 Jackson Heights 2 p.m. May 6 NEKL Jackson Heights 10 a.m. Sept. 10 Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24 Bye Week Dec. 11 Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge 5 p.m. Dec. 15 Valley Falls Jackson Heights 5 p.m. Sept. 14 Tri. Everest 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1 Effingham Jackson Heights 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 Jeff. Co. North Jackson Heights 5 p.m. Sept. 17 McLouth Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Oct. 8 Oskaloosa Oskaloosa 5:30 p.m. Jan. 5 Maur Hill Jackson Heights 5 p.m. *Schedules subject to change. Sept. 19 A/B Tourn. Perry-Lecompton 9 a.m. Oct. 15 Valley Falls Jackson Heights 5:30 p.m. Jan. 8 McLouth McLouth 5 p.m. Visit www.jbcobras.net for more information. Sept. 21 Tri. Jeff. Co. North 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Jeff. Co. North Jeff. Co. North 5:30 p.m. Jan. 12 Effingham Effingham 5 p.m. Sept. 26 A/B Tourn. Silver Lake 8 a.m. Jan. 15 Horton Horton 5 p.m. Sept. 28 Tri. Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Winter Schedule Jan. 19 Horton (girls) Jackson Heights 5 p.m. Oct. 1 Effingham Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Jan. 19 NC Tourn. Seneca TBA This Sports Calendar Sponsored by ... Oct. 3 NEKL Tourn. St. Benedict 9 a.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL Jan. 21 NC Tourn. Seneca TBA Oct. 19 Pleasant Ridge Pleasant Ridge 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 NC Tourn. Seneca TBA CROSS COUNTRY Oct. 22 St. Benedict Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Jan. 26 Horton (boys) Jackson Heights 5 p.m. Oct. 26 Silver Lake Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. The Farmers State Bank Sept. 10 HS/MS Holton 4 p.m. Jan. 26 Tourn. Hiawatha TBA Oct. 29 Jeff. Co. North Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. 209 Montana Avenue • Holton, KS 66436 Sept. 14 MS Jackson Heights 4 p.m. Jan. 28 Tourn. Hiawatha TBA Nov. 2 Oskaloosa Oskaloosa 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30 Tourn. Hiawatha TBA Phone 785.364.4691 • Fax 785.364.4330 Sept. 17 HS/MS Onaga 4 p.m. Nov. 5 Effingham Jackson Heights 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5 Oskaloosa Jackson Heights 5 p.m. Hometown Banking with Your Neighbors and Friends Sept. 24 HS/MS Royal Valley 4 p.m. Nov. 9 Everest Everest 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9 Pleasant Ridge Jackson Heights 5 p.m. Oct. 1 HS/MS Horton 4 p.m. Nov. 12 McLouth McLouth 4:30 p.m. Feb. 12 Valley Falls Valley Falls 5 p.m. www.fsbks.bank THE HOLTON RECORDER BACK TO SCHOOL AUG. 10-12, 2020 11 Health And Safety Tips on preparing for the school year By Dave Ramsey while also giving the school budget. The things you need to How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering It’s back-to-school time (and kids!) some breathing buy might be new sneakers and again! room to keep things safe. glue sticks or extra snacks and Right now, most of us know All Online Learning peanut butter and jelly sand- Wear Your Face Covering Correctly very little about what the 2020- Then there’s this option, the wich fixings (depending on 21 school year holds. But one one we’re all oh-too-familiar what route your school takes • Wash your hands before putting on your face covering.  thing we do know is it’s going with. When the world shut with class — online or in-per- • Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin. to look a lot different than it down back in March, most son). But either way, your bud- • Try to fit it snugly against the sides of your face. did in the pre-COVID-19 days. schools went into 100 percent get will be ready to go.   And even though the online mode all of a sudden. 3. Be sure that your electron- • Make sure you can breathe easily. American Academy of And while it was a klutzy pro- ic devices are ready. • Do not place a mask on a child younger than 2. Pediatrics has encouraged cess for some schools, there’s If your school decides to schools to let students come hope that (with a little more take the hybrid route or go back to the classroom, parents notice and planning) a fully completely online, then you’re Use the Face Coverings To Help Protect Others are still torn on the issue. online learning experience going to need to be ready. This year, 56 percent of par- would be way better this sec- Make sure you have your fam- • Wear cloth face coverings in public settings and when around ents want a traditional, full- ond time around. ily computer or your kid’s iPad people who don’t live in your household, especially when other time, in-person school setting If you do end up having the ready to go. for their kids, and 37 percent kids at home this fall, be pre- Some schools are provid- social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. want a hybrid of part-time pared for that to really impact ing laptops and e-readers to • Don’t put the covering around your neck or up on your forehead. school mixed with some online your budget (kind of like it students so that no one has a • Don’t touch the face covering, and, if you do, wash your hands. learning. But no matter what did this last spring). Sure, you barrier in between them and happens, it’s true that things might not be spending money learning. If you need a device will be different. on gas to cart them around for distance learning, reach out Follow Everyday Health Habits What Back To School Could from soccer games to dance to your school and see if they Look Like recitals, but you’ll have a dif- can help. • Stay at least 6 feet away from others. There’s no one-size-fits-all ferent set of things to pay for. 4. Try to keep some sort of • Avoid contact with people who are sick. as we navigate this return back If your kids usually eat normalcy. • Wash your hands often, with soap and water, for at least 20 to the classroom — whether breakfast and lunch at school No matter what the school that’s in the school building five days a week, you’ll need year is going to look like, try seconds each time. physically or around an iPad to buy (and budget for) food to make an effort to keep some • Use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available. screen at home. The Centers that they’ll be eating at home. kind of “normal” in place. We for Disease Control came up Do you usually give the ther- know you’re thinking, ‘What with guidelines for schools to mostat a break when no one’s the heck does normal mean Take Off Your Cloth Face Covering follow as they start to reopen at the house? With the kids at anymore?’ Good question. Carefully, When You’re Home again, but depending on your home, you’ll have to cool or Maybe that’s keeping your region, state and even county, heat the house throughout the usual school routine in place • Untie the strings behind your head or stretch the ear loops. each school’s plan is going to day too. each morning (eat breakfast, • Handle only by the ear loops or ties. look different. Items To Add To The Back- get dressed, start school) or it’s • Fold outside corners together. Here are a few of the most to-School List just sticking with the norm of popular options being tossed Your school always hands taking the kids back-to-school • Place covering in the washing machine. around right now: out a back-to-school supply shopping. You know your kids • Wash your hands with soap and water. Revised In-Class Learning list, right? You stock up on and your lifestyle best — the Don’t forget to add a face markers, pencils and lined pa- important thing is to do some- mask to your back-to-school per and stuff that backpack to thing that feels like it used supply list this year. If your the brim. But this year, there to feel back before all this Helping children cope with stress school opts to keep students in are some useful (and unique) COVID craziness started. By Sarah Gonser “inoculate us against the intoler- mary focus should be physical, class, they’re most likely go- items that you should probably 5. Lead by example. As the pandemic grinds on, able stress of the scary, uncer- emotional and identity safety,” ing to require students to wear add to that list. Look, we get it — life has young people are coping with tain world we now live in,” she which are the necessary precur- a mask, sit in desks at least six These things might help out been completely turned upside high levels of stress and uncer- writes. sors to academic work, writes feet apart (or more), and wash your student whether they’re down these last few months. tainty, writes Dr. Pamela Cantor Cantor suggests adults focus Cantor. Teachers can continue their hands a lot — like they’re in the classroom or in a hybrid There’s no denying things have in “The Stress of This Moment on a new take on the “Three to establish routines in the class- preparing to go into surgery. learning setup. Just be sure you been weird. But remember that Might Be Hurting Kids’ Rs,” which are relationships, room with lists and sticky notes. By this point in the game, add any extra expenses like this your kids hear what you say Development” for Education routines and resilience. Resilience: Built over time, that doesn’t sound all that dif- to your back-to-school budget. and notice what you do. Next. Relationships: When stu- the skill of resilience “begins ferent from how we’ve all been * Face mask If you’re constantly com- With the likelihood that re- dents are learning from home, with learning how to regulate living these past few months. * Hand sanitizer plaining that the kids have mote learning will continue in teachers can maintain relation- emotions and behaviors from But it’s going to be an entirely * Noise-canceling head- been at home too long or that some form this fall, many chil- ships by connecting through vir- role models through a process new way of interacting in a phones your school isn’t acting the dren will once more be sepa- tual advisory groups and indi- called co-regulation,” Cantor classroom for students. * Blue light blocking glass- way you want them to, maybe rated from the support systems vidual online meetings. Cantor says. And the differences don’t es (for the computer/tablet it’s time to step back, take that that help balance their lives by recommends a strategy called During remote learning, stop there. Students might screen) deep breath in and get a good keeping them connected to rou- two-by-ten: A teacher makes a teachers can foster resilience by even be grouped together in How To Prepare For The look at your attitude. tines — and to the people out- specific goal of talking one-on- reminding students that we all “bubbles,” where they only in- 2020-21 School Year The easiest way to give your side their immediate families one with a struggling student for “need to manage ourselves and teract with the same, few stu- 1. Stay up to date with your attitude a kick in the pants? who care about them. two minutes for a 10-day stretch. our fears every single day,” and dents (and teachers) for things school. Cultivating a heart of grati- It’s a difficult set of circum- These quick, focused interac- families can help by encourag- like recess, lunch and teach- This should go without say- tude. Start by making a list of stances that Cantor, founder tions can build relationships and ing teamwork and creative ing sessions. The idea here is ing, but be sure to stay in the all the things you’re thankful and senior science advisor of provide emotional boosts that problem-solving, celebrating that you keep a small number loop as things unfold and deci- for — right here, right now, in Turnaround for Children, calls may produce oxytocin. successes and modeling healthy of people interacting together sions are made in your school this really messy season of life. “the Covid-19 paradox.” To reinforce connections with strategies for managing anxiety and if one of them comes down district. Once you start listing things, “In order to be safe and keep families, teachers can check in and stress. with the virus, you could quar- 2. Make a budget. you’ll be surprised by how others safe from the virus, we with them regularly via video Guiding kids so they develop antine the “bubble” and not the Here’s the thing: It doesn’t quickly your whole outlook must be physically distant. But chat. If needed, a set of prede- the ability to recognize their entire classroom (or school!). matter if your kids are going can change. that means disrupting the com- termined questions can help emotions and strengthen their Hybrid In-Class/Online back to school in the classroom Note: Dave Ramsey is an munities and relationships in educators gain insight into how resilience during distance learn- Learning or around your kitchen table American radio show host, au- our lives — classrooms, teach- students and families are cop- ing will help prepare them for Another option is a best- — you need a back-to-school thor and businessman. ers, teams, coaches, churches, ing with issues like homework, the return to physical school in of-both-worlds kind of deal. friends and extended families organization and keeping up the new year. Some schools are planning to — that are the very connections with the daily routine of online When kids do return to the allow only a few students in on we need to feel safe, to cope classes. classroom, educators should certain days of the week and FREE with stress and to surmount this Another way to encourage strive to create a “safe, support- then learn online during their crisis,” writes Cantor. “On top caregivers and kids to stay con- ive environment; strong, devel- “off days.” This way they can Small Cone of this, there is a crisis of trust, nected at home — Cantor calls opmental relationships; and in- keep the school below capac- particularly for young people of them “oxytocin boosters” — is tegrated and rigorous academic, ity, give plenty of space for for all students! color, because of what they are by suggesting they pursue ac- skill and mindset development,” students and teachers to social witnessing: Officers who should tivities together, like cooking a Cantor concludes. distance and allow plenty of With Any Purchase. protect them, but don’t, won’t or family dinner as a unit or call- When these elements are time to wipe down the place Good only at Holton Dairy Queen. can’t.” ing a grandparent. One New prioritized, they provide an before the next batch of kids One coupon per customer per visit, When people experience York teacher even organized “ecological vaccine, rich in arrives. not to be used with other offers. stress, the hormone cortisol is “Tasty Tuesdays” during which protective factors that ignite So, what does this tweaked Expires Sept. 30, 2020. released in the body, produc- her second-grade students share the developing brain, promote schedule look like when it’s ing the fight, flight or freeze breakfast via Zoom. wellness and protect children actually played out? It’s pret- aiy een impulse. Some stress may be Routines: Our brains, writes from the damaging effects of ty simple really. Your student useful in preparing kids for Cantor, are “prediction ma- stress.” might be in class Tuesday challenging tasks like tests and chines that like order, and when Note: Sarah Gonser is and Thursday and then con- o Holton performances. our environments are orderly, a contributing editor. Her tinue school online from home 915 W. Fourth Street “This is the limbic system in the brain is calmer.” work has been published in on Monday, Wednesday and (785) 364-3110 the brain at work — attention, To establish predictable rou- The New York Times and The Friday. With this option, you concentration, focus, memory tines at home, families can Washington Post. get a little bit of normalcy back and preparation,” writes Cantor. create weekly schedules that But persistently high levels of include time allotted for aca- stress can become toxic, affect- demics, unstructured time for ing attention and memory. The playing or working on projects hormone oxytocin, however, and even regular family meet- Have a can help protect children from ings. Schools can support fami- these harmful effects. lies by encouraging routines “Relationships that are strong like healthy family meals, daily Great and positive cause oxytocin’s exercise and mindfulness prac- release, which helps produce tices such as deep breathing and feelings of trust, love, attach- journaling. School Year! Welcome Back, Students And ment and safety,” Cantor writes. During distance learning, “This not only helps children teachers can create fun activi- Teachers! Have A Great Year! manage stress but also offsets ties that address both emotional the damaging effects of cortisol and academic needs and map to Bell We sell the best and service the rest! and produces resilience to future the students’ schedules. 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Talk to children about home, school and play to help Control and Prevention (CDC) how some stories on COVID-19 protect against the spread of has created recommendations to on the Internet and social media COVID-19. help adults have conversations may be based on rumors and in- What happens if you get sick with children about COVID-19 accurate information. Children with COVID-19? COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ways they can may misinterpret what they hear can look different in different avoid getting and spreading the and can be frightened about people. For many people, being disease. something they do not under- sick with COVID-19 would be Children may worry stand. a little bit like having the flu. about themselves, their fam- * Teach children everyday People can get a fever, cough ily and friends getting ill with actions to reduce the spread or have a hard time taking deep COVID-19. Parents, family of germs. Remind children to breaths. Most people who have members, school staff and other wash their hands frequently and gotten COVID-19 have not trusted adults can play an im- stay away from people who are gotten very sick. Only a small portant role in helping children coughing or sneezing or sick. group of people who get it have make sense of what they hear Also, remind them to cough or had more serious problems. in a way that is honest, accurate sneeze into a tissue or their el- If you do get sick, it doesn’t and minimizes anxiety or fear. bow, then throw the tissue into mean you have COVID-19. Tips for talking to children the trash. People can get sick from all * Remain calm. Remember * Discuss any new actions kinds of germs. What’s impor- that children will react to both that may be taken at school to tant to remember is that if you what you say and how you say help protect children and school do get sick, the adults at home it. They will pick up cues from staff. will help get you any help that the conversations you have with Facts about COVID-19 to you need. them and with others. discuss with children If you suspect your child * Reassure children that they Try to keep information sim- may have COVID-19, call your Members of the Holton USD 336 Board of Education are shown above and include are safe. Let them know it is OK ple and remind them that health healthcare facility to let them (top row, from left) Rex Frazier, Christina Murphy, Orin Marshall, Shelby Patch, Mike if they feel upset. Share with and school officials are working know before you take your child Ford, Allen Arnold and Dena Swisher. them how you deal with your hard to keep everyone safe and to see them. own stress so that they can learn healthy. how to cope from you. What is COVID-19? * Make yourself available to COVID-19 is the short name listen and to talk. Let children for “coronavirus disease 2019.” More than 11 percent know they can come to you It is a new virus. Scientists and when they have questions. doctors are still learning about * Avoid language that might it. Hey Kids! of county students blame others and lead to stigma. Recently, this virus has made * Pay attention to what chil- a lot of people sick. Scientists dren see or hear on television, and doctors are trying to learn Welcome Back To School! to learn from home radio or online. Consider reduc- more so they can help people tt ood dto High School — have not enrolled­ who get sick. More than 11 percent of ing the amount of screen time yo t t students enrolling in Jackson yet, and district officials are in the focused on COVID-19. Too Doctors and health experts process of contacting the parents are working hard to help people County schools for the 2020-21 much information on one topic semester are opting to get their of those students. can lead to anxiety. stay healthy. The Jackson Heights USD What can I do so that I lessons at home due to concerns * Provide information that is over COVID-19 (coron­avirus) 335 Board of Education learned truthful and appropriate for the don’t get COVID-19? 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