Valley Center Public Schools, USD 262

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Valley Center Public Schools, USD 262 USD 262 serves 3,200+ students through excellence in education, innovative instruction, and outstanding programs. Visit usd262.net for assistance. Thank you.

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If you are looking for more information about the Valley Center School District, U.S.D. No. 262, please visit www.usd262.net. This page is intended to provide updated information and discussion about Valley Center Schools and to serve as a resource for our parents, students, teachers, staff members and our local community. The page provides a limited open forum for you to ask questions and share your opinions and experiences. While we are making this a limited open forum, we ask that you show respect for your fellow users if you comment on our page by ensuring the discussion remains respectful and family-friendly, especially since Facebook allows students as young as 13 to join. In addition to keeping the conversation and content family-friendly, we ask that you adhere to the Commenting Policy we have established below. Valley Center Schools USD 262 reserves the right to remove at any time, and without prior notice, any and all comments or other material posted on this page that does not conform to these rules, school board policy, or any applicable law and to deny access to School District social media sites to any individual who repeatedly violates such rules, policy or law. COMMENTING POLICY

Valley Center Schools USD 262 encourages interaction from Facebook users but is not responsible for comments or wall postings made by visitors to the page. Additionally, the appearance of external links, as posted by fans of this page or other Facebook users, does not constitute endorsement on behalf of Valley Center Schools USD 262. Please be aware that all content and posts are bound by Facebook’s Terms of Use https://www.facebook.com/terms.php). You should not provide private or personal information (phone, email, addresses, etc.) regarding yourself or others on this page. Any posts or comments containing personal information of this nature may be deleted. The School District administration maintains and operates this Facebook site as a limited public forum for dissemination and exchange of information of interest to parents, students, staff and the community. Although Valley Center Schools encourages pertinent and thoughtful questions, comments and concerns, all users must understand that this is not an open forum, but instead is a moderated online discussion site in which all users must adhere to some basic rules for advancement of the School District’s educational mission. We reserve the right, but assume no obligation, in the sole judgment of Valley Center Schools USD 262, to remove content or posts containing:

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The Valley Center Public School District encourages interaction from Facebook users but is not responsible for comments or wall postings made by visitors to the page. Comments posted also do not in any way reflect the opinions or policies of the District. We reserve the right, but assume no obligation, to remove comments that are racist, sexist, abusive, profane, violent, obscene, spam, contain falsehoods, inappropriate, offensive, off-topic, or that defame, libel, incite, threaten or make ad hominem attacks on USD 262 students, employees, guests or other individuals. We also do not permit messages selling products or promoting commercial or other ventures. Comments and postings are also subject to Facebook’s and USD 262’s Terms of Use and Code of Conduct policies as well as USD 262’s board policies. Valley Center Public Schools asks that people making comments on the page show respect for other users and viewers by ensuring the discussion remains civil, especially since Facebook allows individuals 13 and over to join. Remember that your name and photo will be seen next to your comments, visible to all visitors on the page. Facebook and Valley Center Public Schools encourages all users to utilize the “Report” links when they find abusive/offensive content. Facebook does not allow any information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have information posted on our page from a child under age 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible and report that user to Facebook. If you believe that any information has been posted to our page from a child under the age of 13, please contact the superintendent and/or designee. If you have any questions about the Valley Center Public Schools page or desire to report unlawful, inappropriate or offensive material or a violation of intellectual property rights, please email the superintendent and/or designee to review the Terms of Use or Service. Approved: February 14, 2011

Congratulations to Emma Neyens, a pre-kindergarten teacher at West Elementary School, for being recognized recently by K...
11/03/2026

Congratulations to Emma Neyens, a pre-kindergarten teacher at West Elementary School, for being recognized recently by KSN’s Good Day Kansas in its Treat the Teach segment!

KSN and Credit Union of America partner to recognize Kansas teachers who make a difference in the lives of their students. Teachers selected for the recognition receive a $250 Amazon gift card in appreciation of their work.

Emma was nominated for creating a positive classroom environment where everyone feels welcome and for tailoring learning experiences to engage her students and get them excited about learning.

Congratulations, Mrs. Emma! Thank you for helping our youngest Hornets build a love of learning!

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11/02/2026

🎃 A little post-Halloween science!

On Thursday, Oct. 29, first graders at West Elementary School got a special science demonstration from Jason Cheney, a network support technician in our technology department.

Jason carved a pumpkin and combined hydrogen peroxide, iodine, and dish soap to create a foaming reaction. Students watched as the foam bubbled up and out of the pumpkin’s carved openings.

Jason repeated the experiment at Valley Park Elementary School the following day, giving even more of our youngest Hornets a chance to see science in action.

Thanks to Jason for bringing this hands-on science experience to our classrooms!

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📅 No School Reminder!Hornets, please note that there will be no school on Monday, November 2 (Professional Development D...
10/30/2026

📅 No School Reminder!

Hornets, please note that there will be no school on Monday, November 2 (Professional Development Day).

Enjoy your long weekend, Hornets!

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Valley Center High School seniors Ava Burbach and Leiloni Guerrero earned second place and a $200 award in a marketing c...
10/28/2026

Valley Center High School seniors Ava Burbach and Leiloni Guerrero earned second place and a $200 award in a marketing competition for the Kansas Association of Education Service Agencies (KAESA) Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Conference.

The challenge was to bring the conference theme, From Ideas to Impact: Learning Today. Leading Tomorrow., to life through three coordinated marketing pieces: a conference logo, a digital banner, and a conference information sheet.

Ava and Leiloni entered the competition for extra credit and were surprised when their work earned second place. They started with pen and paper to jot down ideas, then used Canva, an online graphic design platform, to bring their concepts together. Their efforts earned them both extra credit and $200!

Entries were evaluated by conference and industry representatives on creativity, originality, connection to the theme, visual communication, audience appeal, consistency, and professional quality. As finalists, Ava and Leiloni also participated in a virtual interview with a panel of judges, explaining their design choices and the thinking behind their work.

Congratulations to Ava and Leiloni on this accomplishment and for showcasing the creativity and real-world skills they are developing through Career and Technical Education!

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Fourth graders at Valley Park Elementary School enjoyed a special virtual author visit last Friday with Kansas-born auth...
10/27/2026

Fourth graders at Valley Park Elementary School enjoyed a special virtual author visit last Friday with Kansas-born author Marsha Diane Arnold.

Marsha read her book Big Boy 4014 and the Steam Team, which tells the story of a restored steam engine. Students also watched a video of the actual steam engine traveling through Kansas and heard answers to questions they had submitted ahead of the visit.

The visit was made possible by USD 262 bus driver Chuck Asbury, a family friend of the author, who arranged the virtual visit and donated an autographed copy of the book to the school library.

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The Ark Valley Special Education Cooperative invites families to the annual Fall Transition Resource Fair on Thursday, N...
10/26/2026

The Ark Valley Special Education Cooperative invites families to the annual Fall Transition Resource Fair on Thursday, Nov. 19. This free event connects individuals with disabilities and their families with community organizations and resources to support a wide range of needs across all ages and stages of life.

More than 20 organizations and vendors will be available to share information and provide guidance on services, including employment opportunities, day programs, guardianship and more. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Event Details:
📅 Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026
⏰ 5 to 7 p.m.
📍 USD 262 Supplemental Learning Center | 1596 N. Meridian, Valley Center (next to Valley Center High School)

The event is free and open to the public.

Questions? Contact Chris Edwards at [email protected] or 316-755-7160.

Second graders from Wheatland Elementary School and West Elementary School recently visited the USD 262 district office ...
10/22/2026

Second graders from Wheatland Elementary School and West Elementary School recently visited the USD 262 district office as part of their studies on local government.

Superintendent Greg Lehr met with students and shared how district staff supports schools and the community. Students also learned some impressive facts about district operations, including that USD 262 served 374,293 meals and district bus drivers traveled 285,371 miles during the last school year!

The visit gave students a closer look at our school community, including the schools, people, and resources that support students throughout the district.

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We are hiring! USD 262 has an opening for a dedicated Afternoon/Evening Custodian to join our team at Wheatland Elementa...
10/21/2026

We are hiring! USD 262 has an opening for a dedicated Afternoon/Evening Custodian to join our team at Wheatland Elementary School.

Why Join Us?
✅ 12-month position
✅ 8-hour shift (Noon - 8:30 p.m.)
✅ Fully benefited!

Be a vital part of what makes USD 262 great.

Apply today! Visit https://www.usd262.net/employment

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Reminder! There will be no school for Hornets on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and Friday, October 16, 2026. Have a great ...
10/14/2026

Reminder! There will be no school for Hornets on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and Friday, October 16, 2026. Have a great long weekend, Hornets!

📆 Access the USD 262 school year calendar here: https://www.usd262.net/about/calendar1

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West Elementary School Rockstar Writers were featured during last night’s Hornet Highlights at the USD 262 Board of Educ...
10/13/2026

West Elementary School Rockstar Writers were featured during last night’s Hornet Highlights at the USD 262 Board of Education meeting!

Students proudly presented their work and read their expository writing projects aloud to board members, showcasing skills from Dragonfly, the district’s new English language arts curriculum.

Using Dragonfly, these talented students have been diving deep into research and critical thinking by:
• Identifying real-world problems and developing thoughtful solutions
• Comparing schools in different parts of the world
• Exploring learning challenges across the globe
• Researching poets and uncovering the inspirations behind their poetry

Principal Mark Hoy shared that Dragonfly is doing a great job of getting students writing, supported by the excellent instruction of their teachers.

Congratulations to these West Elementary writers on sharing their work during Hornet Highlights!

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143 S. Meridian
Valley Center, KS
67147

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