USD 243 Lebo-Waverly Names Dustin Wilson as Next Superintendent
Board of Education to Interview Joseph Worthington for Superintendent Role
Board of Education to Interview Dustin Wilson for Superintendent Role
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly is currently hiring for a Deputy Board Clerk/Accounts Payable Clerk. For full job details, qualifications, and responsibilities, please visit the link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bwVht3KfgUsp3bR3w2m95yOb1wgLyUt25u3Ru5GjTrg/edit?usp=sharing
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly is currently hiring for a Director of Facilities and Maintenance. For full job details, qualifications, and responsibilities, please visit the link. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QQSiId26SL5liZ_moS5_zamR51qx9i0HtTmFmcoqrKw/edit?usp=sharing
USD 243 is excited to announce that Mrs. Alice Preeo has been selected as the new Principal of Waverly Grade School!
Mrs. Preeo comes to us from Neosho Rapids Elementary, where she served as Head Teacher and a third-grade teacher. She brings a wealth of experience in classroom instruction, teacher mentorship, and school leadership. Mrs. Preeo has also worked closely with Emporia State University to support future educators through mentoring and evaluation.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Science in Educational Administration, both from Emporia State University. She is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Her professional certifications include a K-6 Elementary Education license and a pending K-12 Building Leadership endorsement.
What sets Mrs. Preeo apart is her passion for supporting both the academic and emotional growth of students, her commitment to staff development, and her deep understanding of small, rural school communities. She’s led professional learning communities (PLCs), implemented behavior support systems, and contributed significantly to school culture initiatives such as PBIS.
Mrs. Preeo and her husband, Gage, live in Hartford with their two sons—Hayden (9) and Laiken (5)—who will proudly be joining the Bulldog and Bullpup family this fall.
Please join us in giving a warm Waverly welcome to Mrs. Preeo! We are excited for the leadership, energy, and heart she brings to our school.
As we begin the important process of selecting a new superintendent for USD 243 Lebo-Waverly, we value your input. In partnership with the district, the Kansas Association of School Boards is conducting an online survey to gather feedback on the qualities and characteristics our next superintendent should have. This survey will take only about five minutes to complete, but your insights will play a key role in shaping the future of our schools. We invite you to share your thoughts by completing the survey at the link below before the deadline on 3/21.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/USD243SS
Please read this important letter from the USD 243 Board of Education regarding the superintendent search and our commitment to our schools and community. Click the link below to read the full letter.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SKA3Gb3bM2lhIh-pnCZAtQL5rdZZCLenrfAjwpZSZGg/edit?usp=sharing
Wolf Creek Summer Training Opportunity
*Candidates must be 18 years of age or older by end of August 2025.
** Candidates will not be employed or compensated to participate in the training.
***This course is provided to entry level nuclear worker candidates with NO applied or alluded to employment **
A letter of interest should include a resume with contact information, mailing and E-mail addresses and a phone number. Please submit interest letter to Bob.French@Evergy.com by May 7th.
Lebo-Waverly Schools Closed Thursday, February 20th
Due to forecasted extremely cold temperatures, Lebo-Waverly schools will be closed on Thursday, February 20th for the safety of our students and staff. Please stay warm and stay safe. We appreciate your understanding and will keep you updated on any further developments.
School Closure Notification
Due to the severe weather forecast and road conditions, Lebo-Waverly Schools will be closed on Wednesday , February 19th for the safety of our students and staff. All school activities and events scheduled for the day are also canceled.
USD 243 School Closure Notification
Due to the severe weather forecast, USD 243 Lebo-Waverly Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 18th for the safety of our students and staff. All school activities and events scheduled for the day are also canceled.
Please stay safe and monitor district communications for any further updates.
Duane Ford, Ed.S.
Superintendent, USD 243
Interested in shaping the future of USD 243 Lebo-Waverly? See this information put out by KSDE if you think this is something you are interested in for the future!
Dear USD 243 Families,
Due to the forecasted winter weather and potentially hazardous conditions, USD 243 Lebo-Waverly schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12th. This closure includes all school activities and events scheduled for the day.
The safety of our students, staff, and community is our top priority. Please stay safe and use caution if you must travel. We will provide any further updates as needed.
Thank you for your understanding.
Duane Ford, Ed.S.
Superintendent, USD 243 Lebo-Waverly
Kindly review this letter from our superintendent and technology director, which provides the latest update on identity protection measures, credit monitoring services, notifications to affected individuals, and ongoing response and investigation efforts.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SjlDrG66vHJ8-x5Pgm_I8bFgDF2UqDsZA1hPHZcQ7D0/edit?usp=sharing
PowerSchool has shared a public statement and community-facing FAQ's. Please click on the link below to access this and we appreciate your patience as we continue to receive information on this incident.
https://www.powerschool.com/security/sis-incident/
Please read this letter linked below regarding password resets for your PowerSchool Parent/Student portal. We appreciate your patience and understanding while we navigate through this situation.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YgUeF37uxYqSRsNQIyb7AcTVix2xURZYxjRXQjLiTAY/edit?usp=sharing
Due to weather and road conditions, Lebo Waverly schools are closed today, Friday, January 10, 2025. Stay safe!
Due to anticipated weather conditions, there will be a 2-hour delay for all USD 243 schools on Friday, January 10, 2025.
• Buses will run 2 hours later than normal.
• Morning preschool classes are canceled.
• Daycare will open at 9:15 AM.
• No breakfast will be served.
Please travel safely, and thank you for your understanding as we prioritize everyone’s safety.
USD 243 Families,
We are writing to inform you about a data breach involving PowerSchool, the platform we use to manage student and staff information. On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool identified unauthorized access to certain customer data through their PowerSource portal, which is used for community and customer support.
This breach impacted data belonging to families, students, and staff in our district. PowerSchool has assured us that the breach is now contained and that no other PowerSchool products were affected. They have also taken measures to address the issue, including deactivating the compromised credentials, resetting passwords, and enhancing security protocols.
At USD 243, the security and privacy of your information are of the utmost importance. We are working closely with PowerSchool to understand the full scope of this incident and its potential impact. As of now, PowerSchool has not identified evidence of misuse or further dissemination of the data, and they are offering credit monitoring services to affected adults and identity protection for minors as a precaution.
In the coming days, we will provide more information about how this incident may affect you and the steps you may need to take. PowerSchool is preparing a communications package with resources and FAQs to help address your concerns.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we address this issue and will keep you updated with any new information as it becomes available. If you have immediate questions, please feel free to contact our district office.
Thank you for your trust and partnership as we work through this situation together.
Sincerely,
Duane Ford
Superintendent
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly
https://www.wibw.com/2025/01/08/student-teacher-information-exposed-powerschool-software-cyberattack/#yssxrh70e8v88la6ej7uevjqnzmetne