Twin Valley USD 240

Tescott parents, Teachers are making plans for Monday's eclipse. Elementary teachers will communicate specific plans and needs through email and/or class dojo as appropriate. To clarify, students should not look at the eclipse without proper eyewear or specific viewing tools. Thank you, Dr. Graves

Tescott Pre-K screenings are scheduled for April 22. We want to meet and visit with 3- & 4-year olds and parents. Mark your calendars and share with others.

Please share and join us on April 10 for Tescott Kindergarten and Pre-School round-up.

No school on Friday or Monday for students. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, Feb 20. Enjoy the time off!

St. Xavier just informed us that they will only be able to play Varsity boys basketball this evening. The game will begin at 6 PM. No JV nor girls games tonight.

Huge congratulations to Kellian Peterson, TGS 6th grader, on winning the Ottawa County Spelling Bee. He moves on to the KS State Bee at Kansas Wesleyan University, March 23.

Congratulations to 3 of our THS Football players on being selected to play in the 1st annual KS vs CO 6-man all-star game in Dodge City on June 1st.

Due to the weather forecast for Sunday, January 14th, the 3:00 Ottawa County Republican Forum has been canceled.

We are accepting applications for a part time custodian at Bennington and Tescott Schools. For details and how to apply, go to Employment Opportunities or contact Lisa Everhart; leverhart@usd240.org, phone 785-488-3325 ext. 403.

Bennington Jr High is looking for coaching help in the following areas: JH Girls Basketball Assistant Coach and JH Wrestling Assistant Coach. If you are interested in learning more about the positions, please contact Mr. Feil by email, jfeil@usd240.org or by phone, 785-488-3321 ext. 246. A Classified Application, background check and health screening are required for employment at USD 240.

Join us this Friday, 6 PM, to tour the building and see the improvements to our facility. Then, join us at 7 PM for the kickoff to our Trojan FB season!

Due to inclement weather, USD 240 is canceling the following events for today, May 9th; Bennington baseball and softball, Bennington PreK graduation, the Bennington Snack and Chat, and all sports practices at both the Bennington and Tescott campus. The Bennington PreK Graduation has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 11th at 5:00 pm in the West Gym. The Bennington Snack and Chat has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 16th at 7:30 pm in the cafeteria.

All classes at Bennington Schools will dismiss at 1:00 on Wednesday, March 8th to allow students and staff to attend the Bennington Boys State Basketball game vs Medicine Lodge at Manhattan's Bramlage Coliseum with a 4:00 start time. Lunch will be served and buses will run as normal at dismissal time.

Thank you to all our Students and Patrons that supported the BGS Book Fair this month and made it the success it was. A special shoutout goes to Mrs Serrien, Mrs. Gourley, Kristin Gans, Tristan Blundred, Shelby Walker, Angela and John Koerperich, Emily and Noah, who without it would not have been possible. Thank you Bennington Community! Mrs. Wolf

Bennington High School Presents HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Performance schedule is this Friday and Saturday, November 11th-12th at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, November 13th at 2:00 pm. Dinner and Performance (Fri./Sat. only) - Adult: $12 Child/Student: $10 Family of 4: $40 Performance Only - Adult: $7 Child/Student: $5 Call the BHS office if you have questions; 785-488-3321.

We are accepting applications for a full time Math Aide at Tescott Grade School. This position offers support to the At-Risk Math teacher and students. Full days Monday-Friday during the school year. This position is benefit eligible for health, KPERS, life insurance, and sick leave. To apply, complete and send the Required Classified Application to: Lisa Everhart, leverhart@usd240.org or mail to USD 240, PO Box 38, Bennington, KS 67422. Questions - call Lisa @ 785-488-3325 ext. 403. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired and successfully passes a background check and health screening. Classified Application link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1942942/Required_-_Classified_Application.pdf

Tescott Schools has an open full time paraprofessional position. The position is hired through USD 305, Salina Public Schools. To apply, copy and paste the link below and scroll down to the heading: Paraeducator - USD240 Twin Valley School District (Bennington/Tescott) - and select "Apply." This will direct you to create an account and complete the application. You may contact Lisa Everhart if you have questions, 785-488-3325. https://www.applitrack.com/usd305/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff&subcategory=Paraeducator+for+Sped

Twin Valley Angel Tree

Here are some upcoming post-secondary exploration opportunities for our Twin Valley students.

Here is the flyer for the Better Futures for Twin Valley Angel Tree project. Scan the QR code if you are interested in participating.