#WeAreUSD231 sixth graders put their SPURS tickets to good use by snagging some fun glasses! 🕶️✨ SPURS are earned by demonstrating Self-Control, Preparedness, Unity, Respect, and Safety, and these students are showing off their hard work in style! 👏😎
Moonlight Elementary students celebrated their first Pal-en-Tine's Party! Students practiced social skills by inviting one peer to attend with them. All participants helped decorate snack bags for Kindcraft (a local service group), enjoyed a snack, hammed it up for a photo booth, and received a free book.
All of the district’s Jazz Bands and the three #WeAreUSD231 High School Concert Bands recently took the stage and delivered an incredible performance!
Nine students from the Teaching and Training Career & Technical Education pathway were taken to the Educators Rising State Conference at Wichita State University, where they had an incredible experience.
Four students participated in the Educators Rising Competition Events, and all four qualified to attend the Educators Rising National Conference this summer in Orlando, Florida!
🏆 Sofia Tortolero – 1st Place, Job Interview
🏆 Hannah Irwin – 1st Place, Exploring Non-Core Teaching Careers
🏆 Libby Fry & Morgan MacKinney – 2nd Place, Interactive Bulletin Board for Middle/High School
If you see these students, please take a moment to congratulate them on their hard work, dedication, and passion for education. Their accomplishments are truly worth celebrating! #WeAreUSD231--
#WeAreUSD231 6th grade Social Studies students had a blast with a mini book club, followed by a fun Chat 'n Chew session! 📚🍎 They explored Archaeology in China, shared their thoughts, and enjoyed some tasty snacks along the way! 🏺✨
The Pioneer band, orchestra, and choir hit all the right notes on their #WeAreUSD231 elementary tour! 🏫🎺🎻
⚡🍎🔬 Mrs. Taylor's class is lighting up science with their electrifying experiments! Students tested the electrical conductivity of fruits and vegetables for their science fair projects! #WeAreUSD231
Empowering futures at #GetOnTheBus2025! Kauffman ambassadors and #WeAreUSD231 students, Alise McVey and Alex Marks, joined 30+ metro school districts in celebrating Real World Learning, where students connected with business partners and showcased their incredible real-world achievements.
❄️ As a Special Olympics Champion School, Moonlight Elementary kicked off the new year with peer buddy rooms! Inspired by the frosty weather, they celebrated the idea that—just like snowflakes—we are all unique. ✨ #WeAreUSD231 buddies enjoyed a fun-filled day with a Snowflake Ninja brain break, reading together, and creating their own one-of-a-kind snowflake-themed bookmarks! 📚❄️
At Moonlight Elementary, students put their winter break relaxation behind them and worked hard to review behavior expectations all around the school. Their dedication paid off in a big way! As a fun reward for reaching their goal, Mrs. Beach transformed into a Cranky Old Granny, delighting everyone with surprise visits to classrooms throughout the day! 🎉👵
#WeAreUSD231 transformed the classroom into a lively grocery store! With a friendly greeter, a speedy cashier, an efficient bagger, and enthusiastic customers, everyone had a blast with pretend play. It's amazing to see students learning and growing through these fun, hands-on experiences!
This past weekend nine #WeAreUSD231 band students earned the right to participate in the Kansas John Philip Sousa All-State Honor Band!
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The honor band is made up of the top 6th - 9th grade students in the entire state of Kansas. The students from PRMS, TRMS, WMS and GEHS earned their spot by auditioning last October and they performed with the band on Saturday at the Lied Center at the University of Kansas.
#WeAreUSD231 sixth-graders were hard at work problem-solving how to get across the electric river without getting zapped in PE! Flexing their brains and muscles allowed them to team build to accomplish the task!
Mrs. Miller's 4th-grade class at Madison Elementary crafted meaningful bracelets, each student choosing a word for 2025 as a daily reminder of what it means to them. 🌟📿 #WeAreUSD231
Wheatridge students are laying the groundwork for success by reviewing expectations and strengthening their 5th and 6th-grade teams. With this solid foundation, they are ready to soar into the 2nd quarter! 🚀💪 Let's do this!
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Congratulations to the at TRMS student winners who really cashed in by rocking the money machine after selling the most chocolate in their annual fundraiser!
Sunflower 4th graders embrace their "One Word" project by setting goals and choosing a word to guide them through 2025!
Five days of dedicated snow clearing at TRMS looked like this! ❄️⛄ A heartfelt thank you to everyone working tirelessly to ensure our schools are safe and ready for all #WeAreUSD231 students and staff. Your hard work and commitment are truly appreciated! Let's keep the spirit high and the paths clear. 💙
Mrs. Claus visited Madison preschoolers to read a book, decorate cookies, and collect their letters to Santa. 🎅📚🍪✉️
The #WeAreUSD231 TRMS Band, Choir, and Orchestra traveled to Nike Elementary and Grand Star Elementary to perform for the 4th-grade students who will be future members of the programs! 🎼🎻
