PowerSchool access has been taken offline for summer maintenance. Parents/students are asked to notify the District Administration Office at 785-483-2173 if information is needed. Requests can also be emailed to jcline@usd407.org. Information requests will be routed to the appropriate school for any action needed. Access to PowerSchool will return in mid July.
The Board of Education will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday - June 17th at 5:30 p.m. in the District Administration Office located at 400 N Elm St. See the agenda for details. Agenda: https://5il.co/3j5jm
The USD 407 Food Service Department successfully assisted 79 students with negative meal balances this school year, utilizing $1,688 from the Angel Fund thanks to generous donations. Your support has made a meaningful difference in alleviating financial burdens for families and students, ensuring they can access nutritious meals without the stress of negative balances. We sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed to the fund and allowed us to provide this vital support. See this link for the press release: https://5il.co/3ixxe.
USD 407 will be holding their monthly meeting on June 9, 2025 at the District Administration office located at 400 N Elm St in Russell, KS. See the agenda for details. BOE Agenda: https://5il.co/3i9v5 | Livestream: https://tinyurl.com/5kjxf2xa
USD 407 is recruiting school bus drivers! The district will pay for the required training course for individuals interested in obtaining the necessary endorsements. A commitment to work after course completion is required. For more information, please contact Barb Evans at 620-767-3621. https://5il.co/3i2pa
Thank you to everyone who participated in our summer food program today, where we served 308 meals to 154 children. We invite more families to join us; the menu is available on our website under the dining tab. Please remember that only parents and guardians are permitted to pick up meals, and children must be present unless a completed authorization form is submitted through this link: https://forms.gle/nB9b9bG5zGRqUsKX7 or completed on site. Siblings, babysitters, and neighbors are not authorized to pick up meals. Please contact Angie McKenna, Food Service Director, at 785-483-2173 or amckenna@usd407.org with any questions or concerns.
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time benefit of $120 per year for each eligible child to help purchase groceries during the summer months. Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs. Receiving SUN Bucks will not affect children's or families' immigration status. If a child's household did not receive a letter from DCF in January 2025 regarding SUN Bucks eligibility, they can apply through the DCF self-service portal at dcfapp.kees.ks.gov. Applications for 2025 SUN Bucks must be submitted by 5 pm on August 29, 2025. The SUN Bucks benefit distributions, expected to begin in mid to late April 2025, have been delayed. An updated distribution timeline has not been determined, but updates will be provided on the DCF website and Facebook page - @KansasDCF. More information on SUN Bucks can be found at https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/SUNBucks.aspx
USD 407 device sale will proceed until all remaining iPads are sold, with payment options limited to checks and cash only. Devices can be paid for and picked up at the district office, which can be reached at 785-483-2173 for further inquiries. Please enter using the main entrance on the east side of the building.
The USD 407 Summer Food Program begins on June 2nd and continues through July 24th at Simpson Elementary School in Russell, offering free grab-and-go meals daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for students aged 1-18, with adults able to buy breakfast and lunch for $9.00. A hot lunch will be provided along with the next day's breakfast. Please enter the school through the south door by the gym and proceed to the serving area to pick up the meals. Parents can pick up meals without children present if documentation is on file with the program. Here is the link for the parent meal pick-up form: https://forms.gle/j4oT43Q9Q5PsKQ769. If you are unable to access the online form, paper forms will be available at the site. Any questions or concerns, please contact Angie McKenna, Food Service Director, at 785-483-2173 or by email at amckenna@usd407.org.
State Send Off Times 2: Help us line 281 twice tomorrow, Thursday May 29th, to send off our baseball and track teams to state. Baseball leaves the high school at 8:30am, and track leaves at 12:00pm. Go Broncos!!
USD 407 will hold a device sale on May 28th, 2025, where devices can be paid for and picked up at the district office. Payment options are limited to checks and cash only. For additional details, please refer to the flyer or contact the district office at 785-483-2173.
State Golf Send Off: Jake Mooney, and coaches, will depart for state golf from the high school parking lot at 1:00pm tomorrow, Monday May 26th. Lets line Highway 281 as he heads out of town to wish him luck! Go Broncos!
Interested in being a part of shaping the future of our students, schools, and community? School board elections will be held in November 2025. Deadline to file with the Russell County Clerk is June 2nd. For more information, refer to the attached flyer. https://5il.co/3dp2b
USD 407 Summer Food Program will start on June 2 and run through July 25. Until then, Feeding the Future, a supplemental meal program, begins next week. Meals are available to pick up on the following dates: May 19, May 21, May 23, May 28, and May 30. Children, ages 1-18, must be present to pick up these meals. Meals will be picked up from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the USD #407 District Office. Please use the Kansas Street door to enter.
USD 407 Russell County to host the USDA Summer Food Service Program beginning on June 2 and ending on July 24. The program site will be Simpson Elementary School, 1323 N Main Street, in Russell. Students aged 1-18 can eat free each day. Grab-and-go style meals will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. No meals will be served on Friday, July 4. A hot lunch will be provided along with the next day's breakfast. Adults are allowed to purchase lunch and breakfast for $9.00.
Please enter the school through the south door by the gym and proceed to the serving area to pick up the meals. Parents can pick up meals without children present if documentation is on file with the program. Here is the link for the parent meal pick-up form: https://forms.gle/j4oT43Q9Q5PsKQ769. If you are unable to access the online form, paper forms will be available at the site.
We look forward to serving you at the summer meal program. Any questions or concerns, please contact Angie McKenna, Food Service Director, at 785-483-2173 or by email at amckenna@usd407.org.
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the USD 407 Steering Committee will host two informational sessions along with a public forum to gather final feedback from the community regarding our district facilities. Your attendance and participation are strongly encouraged as we continue to shape the future of USD 407 together. These sessions are an important opportunity to hear updates, ask questions, and share your thoughts before any final recommendations are made. Flyer: https://5il.co/3f0kb
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the USD 407 Steering Committee will host two informational sessions along with a public forum to gather final feedback from the community regarding our district facilities. Your attendance and participation are strongly encouraged as we continue to shape the future of USD 407 together. These sessions are an important opportunity to hear updates, ask questions, and share your thoughts before any final recommendations are made. Flyer: https://5il.co/3f0kb
The Board of Education will be holding a meeting on Monday - May 12th at 5:30 p.m. in the District Office located at 400 N Elm St in Russell. See the agenda for details. Agenda: https://5il.co/3fnb8 | Live Feed: https://tinyurl.com/ycke5v62
Athletics Update: Tomorrows baseball games at Larned originally scheduled to start at 4:00pm, will now start at 12:00pm in order to get the games in before the weather.
Due to projected rain on Tuesday, next weeks home softball games against Haven have been moved to Monday May 5th, starting at 4:00 pm. Senior recognition will take place between games 1 and 2.