Haysville USD 261

News and Information for Parents

Start The School Year Off Right

A little preparation can make the transition easier for the whole family. Going back to school doesn't have to mean homework fights and bedtime protests. Make going back to school a smooth transition. Read more...

Register Now for Haysville Boys and Girls After-School Program

Any students in grades 6-8 for the 2010-11 school year is eligible to attend our after-school program. The program includes tutoring, snacks, and recreational activities. All this for only $30 for the entire year. Hurry...space is limited to the first 120 participants. The program starts August 30 and meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45 PM - 5:30 PM.

Send your application to:

Lydia Loveland

Boys &Girls Club

900 W. Grand

Haysville, KS 67060

For more information call Lydia Loveland at 680-5196 or call Tiffany at 554-2331, ext. 111.

Program Flyer with all the details

Membership Application Packet

Prescription Discount Card Available

Sedgwick County is proud to offer the Prescription Discount card; a resource for all Sedgwick County citizens to help with the rising cost of prescription drugs. The Sedgwick County Prescription Discount Card is not insurance, but provides discounts to persons without prescription drug coverage. Many pharmacies in the area are participating, and on average people save 20 percent when they use the card. Best of all, the card is free and there are no forms to fill out. For more information you may visit www.caremark.com/naco

If you are interested in receiving a card have your child stop by the Helath Room at the school to obtain one.

Haysville Public School Opens the Doors

The USD 261 BOE approved Limited Open Enrollment allowing out-of-district students to register for
enrollment in the Haysville School District for the 2010-2011 school year.
How to Apply and additional information

Accelerated Reader and Math

Now you can check your child's progress in Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math from home. Renaissance Learning has released a Home Connect program. Follow this link and use the same log in information your child uses at school. https://hosted42.renlearn.com/199928/HomeConnect/Login.aspx

The Parent Helpline (1-800-CHILDREN or 316-263-KIDS)

The Parent Helpline is a free, anonymous telephone counseling service. It is a voice on the other end of the line that can empathize with what you're going through. It's a trained person who will listen and help you with simple questions or complex situations. There's no question too small or problem too big. The Helpline counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can refer you to services anywhere in Kansas. Call the Parent Helpline whenever you have a question or a problem. Don't wait until "the next time"; when you feel frustrated, upset or confused. Someone at the Parent Helpline will listen and help.

When To Let Your Child Stay Home Sick

There have been many cases of different kinds of illnesses diagnosed in our schools and we have had a large amount of students out sick. Many children come to the Health Room soon after they arrive a school with a variety of complaints. Sometimes all they need is to stay home for some rest, fluids, and perhaps medication to help with some of these symptoms. We recommend that children with symptoms such as: fever over 100 degrees F, diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat, rashes, red draining eyes, ....... Read the entire Memo From The School Nurse.

Understanding Grades and Grading

How you react to grades can affect your child's success in school. It's important to know what they represent - and what they don't. A lot has changed since you carried home handwritten report cards for your parents to sign. Now class websites and teacher emails give parents a greater insight into how their kids are doing in the classroom.. Read more....

Be Net Smart

Parents all over the world are concerned about keeping their children safer, both on- and offline. Communication is an effective tool for parents and guardians when helping their children avoid the dangers that exist on the internet.

NetSmartz® is a dynamic website that offers a variety of internet safety tips and presentations, geared toward every age level. Take the time to browse http://www.netsmartz.org/index.aspx and talk with your child about internet safety, your child is worth it.

Get Involved

Being an involved parent at school and at home will make a huge difference in the success of your child's education. Foryour Go-To Guide for School Success, visit SchoolFamily.com to find expert insight, ideas and tips for a successful school year.

Help Us Improve Our Schools

We are always looking for ways to be more efficient, to improve services, and to help our employees and students be successful. Please fill out our SOS form and tell us your ideas or send us an email at SOS@usd261.com. Leave your name or remain anonymous. Go to form

School Reach Notification System

Haysville School District utilizes School Reachl to notify parents of school closings or district-wide announcements. This system is capable of placing thousands of calls in just a matter of minutes. In order for this system to be successful, it is vital that the schools have accurate contact numbers at all times. see more...

Lunch Money

Students may bring lunch money to school to put on their lunch accounts. Checks should be payable to USD 261. Our district utilizes the online program, mylunchmoney.com, which allows parents/guardians the ability to manage their child's lunch account online. Go to www.mylunchmoney.com to view details of this time saving program.

Directory Information

For purposes of FERPA, USD 261 has designated certain information contained in educational records as directory information which may be disclosed for any purpose without your consent. The following information is considered directory information: name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent previous school attended by the student, class designation, major field of study, and photographs. Such information may be used in publications such as yearbook, honor roll lists, playbills, web-site and newsletters. If you do not want USD 261 to disclose directory information from your child’s education records, you must notify the District in writing by September 5, 2008. Send such notification to: Superintendent of Schools, 1745 W. Grand, Haysville, KS 67060. If refusal is not filed, USD 261 assumes there is no objection to the release of the directory information as designated. Annual notification is given per District policy JRB approved by BOE on July 7, 2003.

Volunteer Information

U.S.D. 261 is always looking for people interested in becoming a district volunteer? Check out our guidelines for Teachers, Parents/Families, and Volunteers striving for a professional learning community. One hour a week, one day a week, one day on a special project - your efforts make a difference for students.

Volunteer Guidelines
Volunteer Application