On Monday, the USD 210 Board of Education was presented a draft plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Over 20 district teachers and administrators spent nearly a week, developing this draft to provide high quality learning opportunities for students, in a flexible, safe, and healthy environment. It is the goal of the Board of Education to provide in-person learning... READ MORE >
HUGOTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST PRESCHOOLBackpack (regular size, no wheels)2 boxes of Kleenex KINDERPREP4-Elmer's glue sticks2-plastic 2 pocket folder2-boxes of Crayola Crayons-24 count4 Dry Erase Markers,black, low odor1-plastic school boxBackpack (regular size, no wheels)2 boxes of Kleenex(Please label all your supplies with your child's... READ MORE >
HHS Graduation is scheduled for Saturday, July 11th at 9:00 am at the football stadium. We are encouraging families to sit in family units and socially distance from other family units (minimum 6 feet apart). Seating will be available in both the home and visitor stands. We are also making available the East side of the football field for any who wish to bring... READ MORE >
Mrs. Teeter and her Camp Explore Teachers are busily preparing for 4 weeks of Camp Explore Summer School. Be watching for fun reading, math, STEM, and P.E. activities that you can complete at home this summer on the USD 210 news links. Camp Explore will begin on Monday, June 8th and run through July 3rd. READ MORE >
Mrs. Tonya Hill has decided to retire from her 2nd grade teaching position at Hugoton Elementary School to go to work as a 3rd grade teacher in Oklahoma. We wish her the best in her retirement from Kansas. Today we had a little fun with her at our Virtual Staff Meeting. We completed a “Mad Lib” Retirement Letter and then it was read out loud after completion. ... READ MORE >
Parents,The Summer Slide is a real concern since we were unable to provide our normal high level of education due to the Covid19 school building closure. The numbers highlighted in the above picture are correct for our Hugoton Elementary School students during REGULAR school years and summers. However, it is more than likely that these numbers will increase since... READ MORE >
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND STUDENTS/PARENTS: School instrument return will be May 18th from 8:00-1:00 and 2:00-5:00. Anyone using a school instrument must schedule a time to return your instrument to the BACK OF THE HIGH SCHOOL on May 18th.Also, if you own your own instrument and would like it to be sent in for service (I highly recommend this to everyone) you... READ MORE >
PreSchool Parents, if you have not returned your PreSchool Enrollment Packet or still need to pick one up, this evening is your chance! Miss Shelby will be at the ECDC from 5:00pm to 8:00pm tonight to gather your materials. Please drive up through the ECDC drive and she will come outside to get your packet and make copies of documents as well! If you have any... READ MORE >
Happy Cinco de Mayo from the kitchen staff! The cooks prepared a soft taco meal for students today. Come grab a wonderfully healthy meal on this Taco Tuesday! READ MORE >
You can now download the 2020-21 Athletic Participation Packet using the link below! This packet will have to be turned in before your student can participate in MS or HS athletics next year. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... READ MORE >
Hugoton families, give your child’s teacher something special this Teacher Appreciation Week! One of the best ways to make a teacher smile during these stay at home days is to draw them a picture, write them a poem, sing them a song, do a dance, read aloud a story - the sky is the limit! Your child could simply tell their teachers how much they miss them. Share... READ MORE >
Please enjoy this short video that explains why our true heroes are all of our school lunch ladies. Thank you for all of the cooking that you do for all of us. You are truly appreciated each and every day!https://youtu.be/6ra1MIKlYB0 READ MORE >
Mrs. Lomax, today was supposed to be your retirement party date. Since your party has to be postponed, we chose to send you a virtual party message today! What a strange but memorable way to end your teaching career! We wish you all the best in your last 20 days of teaching and in your retirement! Love, your Hugoton Primary School Colleagues #WeR210 READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to get your 2019-2020 HES yearbook ordered today. It has been a memorable school year so do not miss the chance of having it in pictures forever for just $25.00. The yearbooks will arrive when school starts in the fall.http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09864495 READ MORE >
Intermediate Parents: Need the #1 way to help your child with our Continuous Learning Plan? Check your Seesaw daily. Please contact your child's teacher, if you need anything. READ MORE >
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The Hugoton Primary School Teachers wish everyone well in Week #3 of Continuous Learning. Students, keep up the great work that you are putting into your lessons. We miss you all so much! READ MORE >
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Please spread the word that enrollment packets for Preschool Aged Students are being mailed out to families starting today! If you have a child who will be 4 years old on or before August 31st, 2020, please email Shelby Martin at shelby.martin@usd210.org for an enrollment packet. These packets can then be returned to Central Office on Main Street at any time. ... READ MORE >
Hugoton Middle School Parents,Here is the link for the HUGOTON MIDDLE SCHOOL yearbook. The Josten's Company made the online price of the book $22.75 so when you check out and add a 9% tax, the total price is still $25, just like you would pay in the middle school office. Yearbooks will be for sale until May 15th, but the books will not arrive until August. Order... READ MORE >
The USD 210 Board of Education will hold a special meeting tonight to approve the district's Continuous Learning Plan. The only other agenda item will be acceptance of a bid for a Ford Transit. Due to the "Stay at Home" order and in compliance with social distancing guidelines, the Board of Education will not be allowing community members into the meeting. If you... READ MORE >
Please note, due to guidelines restricting gatherings to 10 or less people, the BOE will not be able to allow community members into the meeting (in person). If you wish to watch the meeting, please download Zoom at zoom.us and use the link at the bottom of the agenda to access the meeting. You will need to call Central Office on Monday at 620-544-4397 to get the... READ MORE >
Mrs. Nordyke’s Read 180 classes at Hugoton Middle School recently helped organize and facilitate a fundraiser at their school to raise money for WWF-Australia. The money will be donated to help support the care of the koala’s and other animals that have been displaced and injured from the recent fires in the area. The WWF- Australia is part of the WWF... READ MORE >
HES Students: The bracket has been hung! May the best attendance for the next 5 weeks win! READ MORE >
The HES students wish the best of luck to Adam Mendoza and Gerardo Rubio at State Wrestling! Pin ‘Em Boys! READ MORE >
The USD 210 District Site Council met Wednesday evening at 7:00 to discuss how we are beginning to Build Bridges with Stevens County Businesses to give students hands on experiences in local fields of expertise. Discussions were held about what soft skills/technical skills are necessary for students to be college and career ready, what do these opportunities look... READ MORE >
HES wishes you the best in your last semester of High School! READ MORE >
We just love having this many EAGLES in the same room for a Pep Rally! Good luck tonight Eagles! READ MORE >
The Hugoton Elementary School Site Council met today for their February meeting. The Council finished up their lunch meeting with a tour of a few Primary School Classrooms at both the ECDC and ES. They got to see place value lessons from the Preschool level up to the 2nd Grade level. READ MORE >
Hugoton Elementary School participated in a two week fundraiser called Pennies for Patients. Our goal was $1,000.00. We raised a total of $4,019.31! The money will be given to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for all the Heroes that they support. We appreciate everyone for giving and supporting those who need our help. This picture was the culminating... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ferguson's 7th grade science students learned about the Lunar Moon Cycle using Oreo cookies. Students created the "phases of the moon" activity in a hand's on engaging way that was fun as well as educating. Students learned how to identify the different moon phases as well as being able to explain why, and how the moon phases occur. READ MORE >
Please send your children to school wearing ORANGE tomorrow (Tuesday). We will announce the final total of donations that will be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in the honor of our super heroes Asher Meile and Mendy Howe! READ MORE >
Who let the dogs out? There were Dalmatian puppies everywhere in the 1st grade hallway today! Lots of polka dots performed many fun activities throughout the day in class, music, and P.E. READ MORE >
The HES 2nd grade students held their annual 100th Day of School Fashion Show. Students decorated shirts with 100 items to sport on the runway. Special guest “Neigh Bear” even stopped by to let us know she put 100 tally marks on her shirt because she has been in hibernation for 100 days this winter. Fun was had by all! READ MORE >
Hugoton Intermediate School is proud to announce the 2019-20 Sr. Spelling Bee winner, Katie Vazquez and runner-up, Aiden Conner. They will both represent us well at the Stevens County Spelling Bee on Feb. 12th @ 1:00pm in the HES gym. Congratulations to all of the contestants! #WeR210 READ MORE >
The Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair will be open for business on Feb. 3rd & 4th from 9:00am-4:00pm and Feb. 5th & 6th from 8:00am-8:00pm. You can also shop online! Check out our link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/...Thank you for supporting our school library! READ MORE >
The Site Council members from the Elementary School met today over the lunch hour and ended their January meeting with some classroom tours. Great discussions were held regarding the level of instruction and the active learning that takes place each and every day in the classrooms. READ MORE >
HHS Site Council Meeting will be Monday, 1/27/2020 at 4:00 in the front office conference room All parents are invited to attend. We thank you for your support! READ MORE >
The Hugoton Middle School Science Fair is scheduled for February 5th. 7th & 8th grade students in Mrs. Ferguson's and Mrs. Mecklenburg's classes are working hard to prepare for this years fair. Students spend many weeks learning how to research, write, design, test, and present a science fair project. Lot's of hard work by both students and teachers go into this... READ MORE >
Eagle Market, a student run food program at HMS, was started one year ago for both Middle and High School students. This initiative was created to help students who would benefit from additional food on the weekends. Bags are put together each week by student volunteers who use their Seminar time to pack and deliver food bags and stock shelves as needed. What... READ MORE >
The Hugoton Elementary third grade students would like to thank the Hugoton Rotary Club for purchasing a dictionary for each and every third grade student. That may not sound like an exciting gift to many people however, the dictionaries are student-friendly with easy print and colorful pictures. The students were thrilled with their gift. While living in a time... READ MORE >
These students were surprised with a certificate and medal to wear around their neck this morning for being a winner in the Stevens County Conservation Poster Contest. Great work students! READ MORE >
The Sound Spinner in this picture was spinning so fast at the STEAM Camp today you probably can’t even see it, but they sure were whizzing loudly! READ MORE >
Cotton Ball Launchers were a hit at the STEAM Camp today. Students were excited to see whose cotton ball would fly the furthest! READ MORE >
The students and staff of HES enjoyed a half of a day with SWPRSC in a STEAM Camp. Students worked diligently on creating Sound Spinners, Cotton Ball Launchers, and Robot Hands in cooperative groups. What a fun way to incorporate science, technology, engineering, art, and math this afternoon! READ MORE >
At Hugoton Middle School, students have the opportunity to explore, research, investigate and present a project surrounding a topic they find interesting during Genius Hour. Channing D. is passionate about showing and breeding goats. For her Genius Hour project, she used her extensive background in 4H and personal knowledge, to share with students what it takes... READ MORE >
Unplugged is a block of time set aside daily at Hugoton Middle School from 9:03-9:25 for teachers to meet with students without the use of technology or a technology focus, to work on relationships, and character traits which prepare students for the 21st century. Many different types of activities take place during Unplugged such as team building activities,... READ MORE >
Our GREAT HHS Show Choir is in Branson, Missouri performing in several different venues. Thank you for representing Hugoton, Kansas so well! Thank you for working hard at what you do! Thank you, choir director, Renee Beesley for working so hard to help our students be successful! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Congratulations to our HHS Show Choir as they participate in their annual Branson Showcase. Thank you for working so hard and representing Hugoton, Kansas so well! Thank you choir director Rene Beesley and other support adults who are supporting our great students! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Proud principal, Sonja Watkins, sent this video to KSN of her 3rd through 6th grade students from Hugoton Intermediate School. The video aired on the morning of 12/11/10 but can be seen by clicking the following link:https://www.ksn.com/pledge-of-allegiance/the-pledge-hugoton-elementary/ READ MORE >
Thank you awesome HHS piano students for performing piano pieces for residents of Pioneer Manor this holiday season. Thank you for working so hard! Thank you, Dr. Thrall for being an awesome piano teacher! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Congratulations to Hugoton High School senior, A. Dale, for being a 3 year member of the SWKMEA district honor band. Thank you for working so hard! Thank you, band director, Amy Freeman. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Congratulations to G. Heger, A. Dale, and R. Gerber for being selected, by audition, for the 2019 SWKMEA district honor band. Thank you for working so hard and representing USD210 so well. Thanks also to Ms. Freeman, HHS band director. READ MORE >
Thank you to SCCC in Liberal for giving our prospective HHS nursing students a tour of the new Allied Health Center! #WeR210 READ MORE >
HHS students were given the opportunity to tour the new Allied Health Center at SCCC in Liberal. We appreciate SCCC working with our future nurses. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Congratulations HHS 5 states honor band. Thank yo for your hard work. These students will return to Guymon High School on 12/14 for their clinic and evening concert. Thank you, HHS band director, Amy Freeman for your hard work. READ MORE >
Congratulations to great HHS students G. Heger (1st chair timpani), A. Dale (1st chair tenor sax), and R. Gerber (9th chair trumpet) on their selection to the 2019 SWKansas music educator's district honor band. Thank you for being so hard . Thank you, Ms. Freeman, HHS band director! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Monday afternoon the South West Friends of the Arts Society performed Million Dollar Meatballs by Todd Wallinger of Leoti, Kansas, for the students at HES. This play was a comedy of epicurean proportions! Jewel thieves were on the run and hid out in a restaurant when they were mistaken for being a French chef and interpreter. The diamonds had to be found! Why... READ MORE >
Reindeer Games consist of month long competitions between seminar classes. Students and staff are encouraged to participate in the activities and their seminar class can earn points and become the ultimate HMS Reindeer Games winner. The winning seminar class gets bragging rights, a pizza party, and the traveling trophy! READ MORE >
Welcome to the holiday season! HMS/HHS choirs, under the direction of Renee Beesley, will present their holiday program on Monday, 11/25/2019 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. Please arrive early - the choir will have a special candle light memorial for Harry Ferguson and Edgar Rodriguez at the beginning of the program. READ MORE >
Welcome to the holiday season! HMS/HHS Choirs, under the direction of Renee Beesley, will have their holiday choir program on Monday, 11/25/2019 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Please arrive early - their will be a candlelight memorial for Harry Ferguson and Edgar Rodriguez at the beginning of the program that you don't want to miss. READ MORE >
Thank you to our teachers and staff! BOE members Ed Stevenson, Mike Persinger and Supt. Adrian Howie delivered an over-sized Eagle blanket and a hug or handshake to each and every staff member to show their appreciation for the excellent work our staff performs daily! #WeR210 #WeAppreciateOurStaff #LoveWhatYouDo #PlasterPositive READ MORE >
Hugoton Middle School choir students attended the KMEA middle level honor choir auditions in October. These students, directed by Renee Beesley, auditioned in October for the middle level honor choir and were chosen to perform in Wichita, Kansas in February, with other honor students from across Kansas . Pictured from left to right are : 1st alternate Bass Roman... READ MORE >
Did you know that...* Family mealtime can contribute to greater academic success. * Family mealtime is linked to fewer behavior problems, and* Families who share mealtimes at least three times a week are more likely to eat healthy.Check out this collection of tools and activities to get started with your family's first #DeviceFreeDinner.... READ MORE >
On Friday, November 22nd, students had the opportunity to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) activities with Mr. Losey in the cafeteria. Student built marshmallow launchers and spaghetti towers. This type of learning requires thinking outside of the box, and imagination. Students were provided with a few basic supplies and given latitude... READ MORE >
Fight Song Fridays is a event held each Friday at Hugoton Middle School. Different teams and clubs are invited to help Hugoton Middle School students & staff celebrate "Eagle" spirit. Among the guest who have helped us celebrate include the HS VB team, HS Show Choir, HS FB Team, HS Band, HS Art Club, MS FB Team, MS VB Team, and Mr. Witt. Our guest share... READ MORE >
Congratulations A. Dale, HHS senior, for being chosen as the 1st chair tenor sax in the Southwest Kansas Music Educators honor jazz band. He is also eligible to participate in the live auditions for the all state jazz band in January. Thank you for working so hard and for representing HHS so well! #WeR210 READ MORE >
8 HMS band students learned audition music, submitted an audition, and all 8 were selected for the Kansas Music Educators Middle School Honor Band. They traveled to Dodge City Middle School Saturday, November 9 to participate in an all day clinic to prepare music for their afternoon concert. The students had a great day. Pictured from left to right: T. Grubbs, J.... READ MORE >
HMS students participate in patriotic readings during our USD210 annual Veteran's Day program on 11/11/2019. Thank you to all who participated and honored our local veterans. Thank you, veterans for your service to our country. #WeR210 READ MORE >
We thank and appreciate everyone who attended, supported, and participated in our annual USD210 Veteran's Day program! Veterans, thank you for your service to our community and country. We appreciate you! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Thank you local Hugoton, Kansas veterans for your service to our community and our country. We appreciate all who helped and attended our annual USD210 Veteran's Day program! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Local Hugoton, Kansas veterans stand as their name is called at the annual USD210 Veteran's day program. Thank you for your service to our country! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Tomorrow is the 18th Annual Veterans Day Program beginning at 9am and can be viewed live at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXibd7SW4p602m46LwQhbRQ READ MORE >
Today, 7 teachers from USD 210 are being trained on Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) learning with the zSpace system at SWPRSC in Sublette. This is great hands-on learning for students that makes it real world learning for them. READ MORE >
USD 210 schools will be honoring our local veterans on Monday, Nov. 11th. Please have your children wear their red, white and blue clothes on that day. #WeR210 READ MORE >
HHS students were able to speak with college and military representatives today as they make plans for the "next step" after high school graduation. Thank you to those colleges who were represented today and to Ms. Leininger and Ms. Burnett for organizing this event. #WeR210 READ MORE >
HHS students have the opportunity today to speak with college and military representatives as they make plans for their "next step" after high school. Thank you, Ms. Lininger and Ms. Burnett for organizing this annual event. Thank you to all of the colleges who came to speak with our great students! #WeR210 READ MORE >
These ladies at the ECDC take Super Nacho Day seriously! Students are served with a smile and an arriva! Thank you lunch ladies for your service with a smile! READ MORE >
Hugoton Intermediate School is wondering what reading looks like in your home. Please take one picture of your child(ren) reading and email it to sonja.watkins@usd210.org. It will be posted to the Intermediate School Facebook Page. According to the National Reading Campaign sources, reading for as little as 6 minutes can reduce stress by 60%, slow heart rate,... READ MORE >
SECOND EAGLE STORE NOW OPEN! What to start your Christmas shopping, get new Eagle Apparel AND help out the Hugoton Elementary School Student Activity Fund? Click on the link below and take a look at the cool styles and the AFFORDABLE PRICES! Be sure to click on the link because the photo doesn't show all of the options. :) . Orders will arrive by Dec. 20th (and... READ MORE >
Thank you 4th graders for passing out apple snacks to the students at the ECDC this afternoon! This was a special way to wrap up Red Ribbon Week and to promote being drug free! READ MORE >
Thank you HHS FFA for having a fun Halloween afternoon for our 1st graders! #WeR210 READ MORE >
HHS FFA held their annual Pumpkin fun day with out district 1st graders. So much fun! #WeR210 READ MORE >
The Hugoton Elementary School has opened a new online Eagle Store to help you with your Christmas shopping! Click on the link below to start shopping. It's AFFORDABLE, EASY and the elementary school student fund will make a few dollars from your purchase. The store is open from now until Sunday, Nov. 17th. All merchandise, with the possible exception of the... READ MORE >
HMS teachers are being challenged to identify and use checks for understanding from the book, "Check For Understanding - 65 Classroom Ready Tactics. Checking for understanding is an important step in the teaching and learning process. Checking for understanding is part of a formative assessment system in which teachers identify learning goals, provide students... READ MORE >
The HHS Site Council meeting will be on Monday, 10/28/2019 from 4:00-5:00 in the front office conference room. All parents are welcome to attend. READ MORE >
Our great HHS FFA Greenhand wins the Southwest Greenhand contest! Thank you for working hard! READ MORE >
Thank you HES for another AWESOME Senior Pep Rally! We appreciate all of your support! #WeR210 READ MORE >
The 2nd grade students are finding out with this hands-on activity how their digestive system works. This is just one of the four rotations that students work through during their annual Human Body Fair. Students also learn about nutrition, organs, and the circulatory system. READ MORE >
Thank you HMS for inviting our HHS football team and Coach Nick O'Loughlin to participate in your fight song Friday activities this morning. Let's all come out and support our great students tonight, 10/25/2019, at home - Hugoton Eagles vs Holcomb Longhorns - 7:00 kickoff. READ MORE >
G. Heger attended the first annual GCCC KMEA music learning day. READ MORE >
R. Gerber attended the first annual GCCC KMEA music learning day. READ MORE >
Two HHS students, R. Gerber, G. Heger, and band director, Amy Freeman, attended the first annual Garden City Community College KMEA music learning day. Band and choir students from area schools gathered to work with high school directors, GCCC staff, and college miscue majors to help get their audition music ready for district and all state music auditions. #WeR210 READ MORE >
The Preschool students were fortunate enough to go on their annual Pumpkin Patch field trip Wednesday and as a cumulative activity afterwards, the students are working hard in class on Q-tip Painting which helps strengthen their fine motor skills. READ MORE >
Due to the memorial service for our friend, Edgar Rodriguez, being held on Saturday, 10/26/2019, the decision was made by the band to cancel their performance at the NWOSU marching competition. The HHS band WILL NOT be performing in this competition on Saturday. READ MORE >
#PeaceOutAtHES #WeR210. Today is National Unity Day to stop bullying! Don’t be a By-Stander, an Out-Stander or a Bully. Be an UP-STANDER!! Rah Rah RahRahRah! HES! Unified! Strong! No Bullying!! Thanks for the last minute picture idea, Mrs. Omo! READ MORE >
Many students at HES participated in Unity Day today by wearing orange. This table of 2nd graders is stepping up to be upstanders when it comes to bullying. They are not only great readers, but also practice being kind to all of their peers! READ MORE >
These 2nd grade students have all read a lot of books! They have earned at least 25 Accelerated Reading points which qualifies them to eat with their principal, Mrs. Boxum. Their goal for the year is 200 AR points so that they can be Principal for the Day! Happy reading 2nd graders! READ MORE >
HHS parents are invited to attend our site council meeting on Monday, October 28, 2019 from 4:00-5:00 pm in the front office conference room. Come out and hear what exciting things our campus is doing this year. READ MORE >
Thank you AWESOME HHS staff for getting our 9th graders ready for today's PreACT test . Data from our GREAT students will help guide their decisions regarding future classes and career choices. #WeR210 READ MORE >
More great things happen at Hugoton Elementary from 3:30-5:00. Our LEAP and KRR programs help 130+ students with literacy, math and enrichment activities. We also offer multiple family activities. Tonight we celebrated #LightsOnAfterSchool. We were challenged to light up a local landmark. Thank you Richard Barnes for “prettifying” our local landmark. READ MORE >
Just a reminder to check your closet to make sure you have your ORANGE ready to wear on Wednesday! We hope parents and the community, as well as the Middle and High Schools will join us in becoming "upstanders" to bullies. READ MORE >
Congratulations to our 2019 HHS KU Honors Scholars! These hard working seniors were recognized last week in Garden City by KU for being in the top 10% of their class. We are proud of you! READ MORE >
8 middle school band students auditioned for the Southwest Kansas Music Educators middle school honor band. All 8 students were selected to participate and will attend an all day clinic and perform a concert open to the public on November 9 at Dodge City Middle School. Students pictured left to right: Tobias G., Kaylee N., Jayden B, Roman M., Whitley C., Lelani G.,... READ MORE >
Hugoton High School FFA has the state winning Agriculture Research team! How do popular energy drinks affect the growth of plants? Congratulations ladies and Mr. McNally! READ MORE >
Teachers spent part of their Professional Learning day studying student data and how it impacts student learning - attendance data, academic grade data, ACT and KAP data. How are our students doing? How can we improve learning of our great high school students? How can data guide our instruction? READ MORE >
HHS teachers are studying formative assessment this year as we strive to improve our instruction of our students. We ask the question, "Is the student learning?" at the end of each lesson. If not, why not... READ MORE >
WEAR ORANGE FOR UNITY DAY Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 Every October, individuals from across the nation – and around the world – unite in a campaign to keep all youth safe from bullying. Every day thousands of young people experience bullying from their peers while at school, after school in their neighborhoods, and even when they are at home, through social... READ MORE >
Monday, October 14th, HMS staff had a day of learning culminating in a challenge. Staff have been discussing Project Based Learning and how it might look at HMS. Staff were given a set of rules and challenged to build a catapult that would shoot a ping-pong ball the furthest. The winning team shown in the link below catapulted their ball 34 ft & 1 inch. Video... READ MORE >
On Thursday, October 10th, HMS students celebrated the end to the first 9 Weeks with their EPIC party. EPIC parties are earned by students who meet the following criteria during the given 9 week grading period; 90% attendance, 4 marks or less on student “Conduct Card” and all grades at 60% or higher. During this first EPIC, students were able to choose what they... READ MORE >
This school year Ghumm’s Automotive purchased a water bottle for every Elementary School student - Preschool through 6th grade. The students are then able to stay hydrated throughout the school day without leaving their desk. A thank you note signed by all of the students was delivered yesterday to Ghumm’s. Thank you Jim & Stacy for giving so graciously to... READ MORE >
Thank you, Ms. Sosa, for helping our GREAT HHS seniors apply to college today, fill out scholarship applications, and FAFSA applications! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Happy Apply Kansas Day ay HHS! Today, HHS Seniors are applying to colleges, universities, applying for scholarships and filling out FAFSA applications! Thank you to all of our HHS faculty and staff for encouraging our GREAT seniors to dream big. #WeR210 READ MORE >
October is NOT “Bullying Awareness Month”. October IS “Bullying Prevention Month”. It’s amazing how one word can change the meaning of a phrase. At Hugoton Elementary, the students and staff are fully aware of what bullying is. We are ready to move toward preventing it in our halls, classrooms and playground. What we have realized is that we have less of a... READ MORE >
Eagle Fans! You can now order Hugoton Eagle Apparel online at very affordable prices! Using the link at the bottom of this page, order a hoodie, t-shirt, 1/4 zip Hoodie, cheerleader uniform, and more from now until Wed, Oct. 16th. A portion of all proceeds goes to the Hugoton Elementary School Student Activity Fund so while you are looking awesome in your... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, Sept. 3rd, Mrs. Watkins presented a challenge to the Intermediate Grades: The grade level with the highest percentage of daily attendance for September would win an "Ice Cream Buffet". Before school started each morning, Mrs. Watkins encouraged the students to remember that attendance matters- "Every day- All day" and that whether or not absences are... READ MORE >
The Elementary Site Council met today. We are proud of the record number of parents who volunteered their lunch hour to learn about our KESA Goals, Seesaw, USD 210 Live app, meet our new staff members, and much more. If you would like to be a part of this group and would like to learn more about our Pre-6th grade school, please contact Tiffany Boxum or Sonja... READ MORE >
The students and staff at Hugoton Elementary School created their 19th Annual Playground Picture this morning to resemble an artist’s palette. A special THANK YOU goes out to all of those who helped build the 46’ paintbrush and to Brad Niehues for piloting the first ever drone pictures! Good luck tonight EAGLES! READ MORE >
These two ladies, Clara Delgado and Maria Garcia, have helped create a spotless reputation here at Hugoton Elementary School. Their windows are so clean that birds frequently fly into them! Thank you ladies for making the view into our courtyard a beautiful site! READ MORE >
The Hugoton ECDC & Elementary School offices are run by a bunch of hippies, but they all love their job and do their very best for each and every child every day! We hope that everyone had a Happy Hippie Day! Peace! READ MORE >
The Hugoton Primary School students have enjoyed participating in the annual Fall Homecoming Spirit Days this week. There were a lot of cowboys and cowgirls stomping through the hallways today! READ MORE >
USD 210 is seeking information from the past to the present. If you know of a teacher and/or administrator who has received an award or recognition while employed at USD 210, please send the recipient's name and award/recognition to: sonja.watkins@usd210.org. READ MORE >
The HES Sunshine Committee provided a Popcorn Bar to all HES Staff this morning for the first day of Fall. The best part was getting to add their favorite Autumn Goodies to the bag of popcorn! 🍁🍂 READ MORE >
Tonight, at the September Board of Education meeting, several 2nd grade students shared a story with board members. They demonstrated fluency skills, along with utilizing technology to add sound effects, using Garage Band, on the district provided iPads. READ MORE >
The Scholastic Book Fair is being held this week at Hugoton Elementary. Visit the library any time during the day to browse through the colorful and dynamic book titles. It isn't too early to begin shopping for Christmas! There truly is something for everyone- even adults! Book Fair Hours: Monday & Tuesday, 8:30am-4:00pmWednesday & Thursday: 8:00am-8:00pm READ MORE >
Hugoton Elementary has a long-standing history of saving BoxTops to purchase extra classroom supplies throughout the year. It has just been made easier and we would love to extend the invitation to help our school and students by asking relatives and friends from across the world to use the new BoxTop App. Just download it on your phone, sign up for Hugoton... READ MORE >
Online enrollment is open for all returning students. Please visit www.usd210.org to find links and instructions. READ MORE >
August 2nd and August 5th. Hugoton High School Cafeteria 215 W. 11th Street 8:00 am - 5:00 pm *District staff will be available to help any new student enroll. They will also be available to help returning family enroll their child(ren) as well. READ MORE >
The 2019-20 school year will be here before we know it, so I put together an informational video to hopefully answer a lot of your questions in regards to sports & activities at the Middle School & High School.2019-20 Sports/Activities Information READ MORE >
Excited to recognize all of our students great accomplishments this school year. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Please come out and join us for our 1st annual talent show. If you attend please park in the north parking lot and enter through the gymnasium entrance. READ MORE >
The Eagle Market marketing team has been giving presentations to those interested in learning more or want to know how to help. Call (620)544-4341 or email Karie.gaskill@usd210.org if you would like to hear about how our students are helping students! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Thank you Marissa Mendoza & Karson Perez! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Mrs. Nordyke has donated this awesome blanket that she made to HMS to help raise money for our students. We are going to hold an auction on this blanket. The auction will open up May 1st and close at 3:30 May 10th. To place a bid you can call the HMS Office at 620-544-4341. You can place one bid and see if it holds up or you can call back in from time to time to... READ MORE >
Thank you Marrine Williams! #WeR210 READ MORE >
Please take a moment to watch this video on our HMS Eagle Market and what it is and how you can help. If the link does not work please go to USD 210 Facebook page to watch it there. https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F1359134817540927%2Fvideos%2F584383295389424%2F&show_text=0&width=267 READ MORE >
American Implement management was on hand this morning to present Hugoton High School senior, Jose Renteria with a $50,000 scholarship to Garden City Community College. Jose will be enrolled in the John Deere Tech program. This is a two year program, completely paid for with the scholarship. Upon completion, Jose will have $17,000 worth of tools and job with... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our March winners. 8th grade: Yanira Moreno and Christian Gomez7th grade: Javier Bustillos and Raeleigh AngellThank you to Stevens County Farm Bureau Association for sponsoring this great program at HMS. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Thank you Kerigan Rawlins for our Week At A Glance. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Last week ended our March Madness Book Tournament for the Intermediate School. Mrs. Watkins set up the tournament as a way to get students talking about titles and authors... explaining why they liked some books better than others. It worked! Students made posters and videos campaigning to get votes. The large bracket was a talking point as students gathered in... READ MORE >
Than you Carmen for our Week At A Glance! #WeR210 READ MORE >
HMS Students finish in the Top 25 at GWAC League Art. Congratulations on the honor. Zane Poulsen: Found Object Hand Sculpture, Zane Poulsen: Stocking Sculptor Design, Effie Kolb: Photography, Julienne Salazar: Scratchboard. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Middle School Ribbon Winners:Grace Farris. Hand Sculpture Izeyah Harris. Hand SculptureLuci Cowser. PhotographyNelly Friesen. Mixed Media DrawingNelly Friesen. Stocking SculptureTristan Kiley. PhotographyYanira Moreno. PaintingYanira Moreno. PaintingEffie Kolb. ScratchboardJulienne Salazar Printmaking READ MORE >
Thank you Natanael Chavez! READ MORE >
Hugoton HS will have Pre-registration of all current 8th -11th graders on Friday, April 12, 2019. 9-11th graders will pre-register beginning at 8:15, starting with seniors 2020. SCCC reps will be available for those students who qualify for college courses in the fall to help them get registered. If a student qualifies to take a SCCC course next year, they will... READ MORE >
Thank you Jace Bonsall! #WeR210 READ MORE >
The HMS Choir under the direction of Mrs. Beesley had a very successful day at the GWAC League Music Competition. The choir received superior 1 ratings from all the judges. Many of our students had success in their solo performance as well. READ MORE >
The HMS Band under the direction of Ms. Freeman had a very successful day at the GWAC League Music Competition. The band received superior 1 ratings from all the judges. Many of our students had success in their solo performance as well. READ MORE >
Thank you Marissa Mendoza for our week at a glance. #WeR210 READ MORE >
HMS February Students of the Month. 8th Grade: Gianna Voss & Jovany Baeza. 7th Grade: Brianna Ordonez & Zane Poulsen. Thank you to Stevens County Farm Bureau Association for sponsoring this program. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Lyla Evans of Hugoton Middle School has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Lyla volunteer’s... READ MORE >
HMS Week At A Glance! Thank you Christian Ornelas Cruz. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Please watch the short video from Coach Ferguson if your child is going out for track at HMS. https://www.useloom.com/share/1e83b353479740dd8ffe39342d09d787 READ MORE >
Thank you Marissa Mendoza! #WeR210 READ MORE >
The HMS Scholastic Art winners were presented with their scholarship awards last Friday at SCCC. We are proud of all of them and can’t wait to see what they do in the future. Left to Right:Mr.Terrill, Julienne Salazar, Yanira Moreno, Nelly Friesen, Effie Kolb, Luci Cowser, Tristan Kiley, Zane Poulsen. Tristan, Nelly and Effie’s works will go on to compete at the... READ MORE >
What is Happening Outside of School: As technology continues to advance, so do outside pressures that our students face. These pressures range from YouTube Challenges to marketing of hazardous items. The only way to stay abreast of all of it is through daily research. Our hope at USD 210 is that the information provided in this message can give parents a... READ MORE >
Thank you Marrine Williams for putting this together. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month! 7th Grade: MaKenna Plummer & Marquis Rivas-Brown 8th Grade: Adam Mendoza & Mary Beth Crawford. Thank You Stevens County Farm Bureau Association for sponsoring the program. #WeR210 READ MORE >
The 7th and 8th Grade teams finished up their seasons on Tuesday night in Holcomb. All teams came away with wins in by doing so secured the GWAC League Championship’s At both levels. We are very proud of the players and coaches and want to thank the parents and community for their support throughout the season. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Thank you Mrs. Mecklenburg’s Yearbook Class! #WeR210 READ MORE >
HMS had two students represent them at the Stevens County Spelling Bee on February 6th in Moscow. It was a great competition and in the end 7th grade student Montserrat Gonzalez finished as Runner-Up. We are very proud of her here at HMS. #WeR210 READ MORE >
HMS Students & Mr. Terrill presenting to the Board of Education about how students are using their IPads & Logitech Crayon Pencil to create Art work. The students did an amazing job presenting and then demonstrating how it works to the BOE members. READ MORE >
Thank you Kerigan R. #WeR210 READ MORE >
This year, the Hugoton High School and Hugoton Middle School art departments entered their first art competition of the year, what is known as the Scholastic Art Competition. Each year this competition provides an opportunity for students to compete at a local and national level with the artworks created in class each day.Past notable winners in this competition... READ MORE >
Thank you Carmen Don J. On Wednesday we have Stevens County Spelling Bee at 1:00 in Moscow and Art goes to Liberal at 10:00. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Thank you Nathan C for creating this. #WeR210 READ MORE >
The 2019 HMS Science Fair is fast approaching and will be held on January 30th. Families & the public are welcomed to view the projects between 9:00-11:00. Awards will be given out at 12:10 in the auditorium. Please come in through the middle school if you are coming for awards. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Elena Z. and Monserrat G on the HMS Spelling Bee. Elena was our champion and Monserrat was runner-up. They will compete on February 6th at 1:00 in Moscow for the Stevens County title. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Busy week at HMS as we celebrate homecoming week with HHS. Many basketball games as well for our boys basketball team. Parents please come be apart of the HMS Site Council. Meeting Tuesday night 6:00 to 7:00 at HMS Library. READ MORE >
Thank You Gianna V. #WeR210 READ MORE >
Congratulations to Miss Mylee! She is the first HIS student to reach the lofty goal of earning 200 AR points. We enjoyed a Pizza Hut lunch- dessert had to be included! I hope more students reach this goal. I was able to learn so much about Mylee. I can't wait for her to earn 100 more points so that she can be "Principal for the Day" and I can spend the entire... READ MORE >
Today, Rotarians from the Hugoton Rotary Club presented third graders at Hugoton Elementary with dictionaries. Rotary is a civic organization that raises money to help the local community through gifts and service. Rotarians have also been instrumental in helping the fight to eradicate polio both domestically and around the world. READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Community Members, Hugoton Elementary School will be participating in the SchoolStore program this year. This online shopping program helps our school earn cash without students selling door-to-door, collecting money or delivering products. Over 400 merchants, including Sears, Target and WalMart.com, have joined together to offer up to 50% of... READ MORE >
Hugoton Middle School has had a great month when it comes to staff being recognized for all of the great things that they do in our district. I wanted to take a minute to write a short letter recognizing these two individuals and their accomplishments. Mrs. Nordyke along with her family, Mr. Howie and myself all got to attend the Kansas Teacher of the Year... READ MORE >
Thursday, August 30, 2018 Parents, Grandparents, and all who love our HES students, It has been on my heart and mind to write this letter for an entire week. I’ve shut my office door and this is the moment… I’m going to get it done. It might seem long but it is written with great pride. I want to share what has been happening under our roof... READ MORE >
The HMS Parent Teacher Conferences will be held September 12th from 4:00 to 8:00 and then September 13th from 8:00 to 8:00. School will not be in session on September 13th or 14th. All conferences are by appointment only, so please call the HMS office and get yours scheduled today. READ MORE >
We had an awesome gathering of HHS students and staff on Friday evening, 8/17/2018, to get together as a campus and set the tone for this new school year. I can't say enough good things about our great students, staff, parents, local businesses and our HHS StuCo! We all played pretty hard! Thank you for supporting this event! I encourage our students to keep this... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, August 15th, the Hugoton FFA Chapter hosted an annual back to school luncheon for the HHS and HMS staff. This event, is planned completely by the students. The leadership skills these students hone, from FFA are invaluable. READ MORE >
On Monday, August 13th, fall sports practices began. READ MORE >
On Friday, August 10, USD 210 welcomed new staff to the USD 210 family. New staff include: Abel Medina - MS/HS Spanish Jacy Knoth - 7th Grade Math Nick O’Loughlin - HS Weights Ray Kennedy - HS Social Studies Craig Wind - HS ELA Angela Heger - HS Social Studies Jaclyn Yowell - HS ELA Kathy Cooper - HS Special Education Kara DeLaurentis - HS Special... READ MORE >
Hugoton USD 210 is proud to announce a makeover of the district website. The new site has all the content you were able to find previously on our old site but in a more modern design.Some added benefits to the update include a design specifically for mobile devices, including dining menus at a glance, easy to read athletic and school events, and a live feed section... READ MORE >