Monday night, the USD 243 Board of Education approved the budget for the 2026-2027 school year.
Part of that process includes looking at state assessment scores as we prepare the budget and set goals for the year ahead. We are proud of the efforts being made in our schools across all areas tested, with many of our results outpacing the state average.
There is always room to grow, and we will continue working to improve instruction and student outcomes each year. We are proud of the progress being made and look forward to building on it.
Part of that process includes looking at state assessment scores as we prepare the budget and set goals for the year ahead. We are proud of the efforts being made in our schools across all areas tested, with many of our results outpacing the state average.
There is always room to grow, and we will continue working to improve instruction and student outcomes each year. We are proud of the progress being made and look forward to building on it.
📣 Strategic Planning Tomorrow!
🗓️ Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Waverly High School
Join us as we start the conversation about the future of USD 243. Your input matters as we work together to identify priorities and help shape the direction of our district.
We hope to see you there! 🏫
🗓️ Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Waverly High School
Join us as we start the conversation about the future of USD 243. Your input matters as we work together to identify priorities and help shape the direction of our district.
We hope to see you there! 🏫
💻 Happy IT Professionals Day! 🖥️
Today we want to recognize Haley Pierce, who keeps the technology across USD 243 running and keeps the rest of us connected. 🔌📱
From troubleshooting the everyday issues to keeping our systems, devices, and networks working behind the scenes, Haley plays an important role in keeping our schools moving forward.
Thank you, Haley, for everything you do for our students and staff! 👏💻
Today we want to recognize Haley Pierce, who keeps the technology across USD 243 running and keeps the rest of us connected. 🔌📱
From troubleshooting the everyday issues to keeping our systems, devices, and networks working behind the scenes, Haley plays an important role in keeping our schools moving forward.
Thank you, Haley, for everything you do for our students and staff! 👏💻
📣 Community Input for Strategic Planning
We are beginning the next phase of our strategic planning process, and an important part of that work is hearing from the people who know and care about our schools and communities. 🏫
📅 On September 16th in Waverly and September 23rd in Lebo, we are bringing together staff, parents, community members, and board members for strategic planning sessions focused on the future of USD 243. We’ll talk about what is working well, where we have opportunities to grow, and what we want our district to look like in the years ahead. Both meetings will begin at 5:30pm. ⏰
🎯 The goal is to develop a clear direction for our district—one that reflects what our communities value and gives us a roadmap for the decisions we make moving forward. The feedback gathered during these sessions will help guide the Board of Education as it establishes the district's mission, vision, goals, and priorities.
🤝 We want a variety of voices at the table. Whether you have students in our schools, work in the district, or simply care about the future of USD 243, your perspective is an important part of the process.
📝 If you would like to be part of the conversation, please fill out the form below to let us know you plan to attend.
➡️ Strategic Planning Sessions
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e8pmf4ZC2x0AC654b6k-w5qaQg5QH01xaBV1gtNq1NU/edit
We are beginning the next phase of our strategic planning process, and an important part of that work is hearing from the people who know and care about our schools and communities. 🏫
📅 On September 16th in Waverly and September 23rd in Lebo, we are bringing together staff, parents, community members, and board members for strategic planning sessions focused on the future of USD 243. We’ll talk about what is working well, where we have opportunities to grow, and what we want our district to look like in the years ahead. Both meetings will begin at 5:30pm. ⏰
🎯 The goal is to develop a clear direction for our district—one that reflects what our communities value and gives us a roadmap for the decisions we make moving forward. The feedback gathered during these sessions will help guide the Board of Education as it establishes the district's mission, vision, goals, and priorities.
🤝 We want a variety of voices at the table. Whether you have students in our schools, work in the district, or simply care about the future of USD 243, your perspective is an important part of the process.
📝 If you would like to be part of the conversation, please fill out the form below to let us know you plan to attend.
➡️ Strategic Planning Sessions
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e8pmf4ZC2x0AC654b6k-w5qaQg5QH01xaBV1gtNq1NU/edit
🎉 Welcome Back, USD 243 Families!
We’re excited to announce that Rooms, our new two-way communication platform, is officially live!
📱 For the 2026–2027 school year, Rooms will be our preferred communication platform for grades 6–12.
📩 Watch your inbox! If you don’t already have the Lebo-Waverly USD #243 app, you’ll receive an email invitation to get started with Rooms. If you already have the app, Rooms may simply appear in your account.
With Rooms, families can:
✅ Receive messages from teachers, coaches, and staff
✅ Get notifications by text, push, or email
✅ Access everything through one account
✅ Stay connected through the app or web
✅ Translate messages into your preferred language
We’re excited to make communication simpler and more connected for our families! ❤️🧡
Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that Rooms, our new two-way communication platform, is officially live!
📱 For the 2026–2027 school year, Rooms will be our preferred communication platform for grades 6–12.
📩 Watch your inbox! If you don’t already have the Lebo-Waverly USD #243 app, you’ll receive an email invitation to get started with Rooms. If you already have the app, Rooms may simply appear in your account.
With Rooms, families can:
✅ Receive messages from teachers, coaches, and staff
✅ Get notifications by text, push, or email
✅ Access everything through one account
✅ Stay connected through the app or web
✅ Translate messages into your preferred language
We’re excited to make communication simpler and more connected for our families! ❤️🧡
Here’s to a great 2026–2027 school year! 🎉
🐾❤️ USD 243 Lebo-Waverly Families! 🧡🐾
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! 📚🎉
Superintendent Mr. Wilson has a special message for our families as we kick off a new school year. He shares a few words about the year ahead, our amazing staff, and the importance of working together to support our students.
We’re excited to have our students back in our buildings and look forward to a great school year! 🐾❤️🧡
👉 Read Mr. Wilson’s welcome letter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/hwe9q
Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! 📚🎉
Superintendent Mr. Wilson has a special message for our families as we kick off a new school year. He shares a few words about the year ahead, our amazing staff, and the importance of working together to support our students.
We’re excited to have our students back in our buildings and look forward to a great school year! 🐾❤️🧡
👉 Read Mr. Wilson’s welcome letter here:
https://app.smore.com/n/hwe9q
📱 Coming Soon: Rooms by Apptegy! 🎉
USD 243 is excited to introduce Rooms, our new board-approved 2-way messaging application that will make it easier for families to stay connected with teachers, staff, and coaches.
With Rooms, families will be able to:
💬 Send and receive messages with school staff
📢 Receive important school announcements
📱 Get text notifications, even without downloading the app
🔒 Communicate through a safe and secure platform
Rooms will help bring more of our school communication together in one place and support our district’s communication requirements under Kansas HB 2299.
Rooms is not quite ready yet! We’ll share more information and instructions with families as soon as the app is ready to launch.
📧 Be sure to check your email for more details!
Stay tuned! We’re excited to get Rooms up and running and make communication with USD 243 even easier! 🧡❤️🐾
USD 243 is excited to introduce Rooms, our new board-approved 2-way messaging application that will make it easier for families to stay connected with teachers, staff, and coaches.
With Rooms, families will be able to:
💬 Send and receive messages with school staff
📢 Receive important school announcements
📱 Get text notifications, even without downloading the app
🔒 Communicate through a safe and secure platform
Rooms will help bring more of our school communication together in one place and support our district’s communication requirements under Kansas HB 2299.
Rooms is not quite ready yet! We’ll share more information and instructions with families as soon as the app is ready to launch.
📧 Be sure to check your email for more details!
Stay tuned! We’re excited to get Rooms up and running and make communication with USD 243 even easier! 🧡❤️🐾
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🧡🐾❤️ USD 243 Board of Education Meeting ❤️🐾🧡
The USD 243 Lebo-Waverly Board of Education will meet tonight at 6:30 PM in the Lebo Commons.
Everyone is welcome to attend! ❤️🐾
📵 New Kansas Cell Phone Law (HB 2299)
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Kansas House Bill 2299 requires all public schools to implement a "Bell-to-Bell" restriction on personal electronic devices.
📱 Devices include:
• Cell phones
• Smart watches
• Wireless earbuds/headphones
• Tablets
• Other personal electronic communication devices
⏰ Devices must be powered off and inaccessible from the start of the school day until dismissal, including passing periods, lunch, and recess.
📍If a device is brought to school, it must be:
• Securely stored in the student's vehicle, or
• Secured in the designated storage location in the school office upon arrival.
☎️ Need to reach your student?
Parents/guardians may call the school office or email office staff. Students may use a school phone with staff approval.
💬 Staff Communication
School employees may not communicate with students through social media. District-approved communication will take place through district email and Rooms by Apptegy (coming soon!).
✔️ Exceptions
Limited exceptions are available for documented medical needs and students with an IEP or Section 504 Plan.
📖 Please see the Student Handbook on our website for complete policy details, procedures, and exceptions.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Kansas House Bill 2299 requires all public schools to implement a "Bell-to-Bell" restriction on personal electronic devices.
📱 Devices include:
• Cell phones
• Smart watches
• Wireless earbuds/headphones
• Tablets
• Other personal electronic communication devices
⏰ Devices must be powered off and inaccessible from the start of the school day until dismissal, including passing periods, lunch, and recess.
📍If a device is brought to school, it must be:
• Securely stored in the student's vehicle, or
• Secured in the designated storage location in the school office upon arrival.
☎️ Need to reach your student?
Parents/guardians may call the school office or email office staff. Students may use a school phone with staff approval.
💬 Staff Communication
School employees may not communicate with students through social media. District-approved communication will take place through district email and Rooms by Apptegy (coming soon!).
✔️ Exceptions
Limited exceptions are available for documented medical needs and students with an IEP or Section 504 Plan.
📖 Please see the Student Handbook on our website for complete policy details, procedures, and exceptions.
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly families! 🐾❤️🐾🧡🐾
Check out Superintendent Mr. Wilson’s latest newsletter for all the updates and good things growing around our district. Click the link to read: https://app.smore.com/n/khypn-district-newsletter
Check out Superintendent Mr. Wilson’s latest newsletter for all the updates and good things growing around our district. Click the link to read: https://app.smore.com/n/khypn-district-newsletter
📢 Reminder: The USD 243 Lebo-Waverly Board of Education meeting is tonight at 6:00 PM at the District Office!
📚 Online Enrollment for Returning USD 243 Lebo-Waverly Students Opens July 13! 🖥️
We're excited to welcome everyone back for another fantastic school year! 🍎🎉
✅ RETURNING STUDENTS:
Beginning Monday, July 13, parents/guardians can complete their student's enrollment by logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and completing the Forms section.
🌐 PowerSchool Parent Portal:
https://usd243.powerschool.com/public/
Please Note: Online enrollment is ONLY for returning USD 243 students.
New Students, Preschool (PreK), Kindergarten, and any student NEW to USD 243 will complete enrollment IN PERSON at one of the following locations:
📍 Monday, August 3
🏫 Waverly Grade School – PreK–5th Grade
🏫 Waverly High School – 6th–12th Grade
📍 Tuesday, August 4
🏫 Lebo High School Commons – PreK–12th Grade
Have questions? Please contact your school office. If staff are out of the office, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as they return.
We can't wait to see our students and families again soon! Here's to another great year at USD 243 Lebo-Waverly! 🎒✨
We're excited to welcome everyone back for another fantastic school year! 🍎🎉
✅ RETURNING STUDENTS:
Beginning Monday, July 13, parents/guardians can complete their student's enrollment by logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and completing the Forms section.
🌐 PowerSchool Parent Portal:
https://usd243.powerschool.com/public/
Please Note: Online enrollment is ONLY for returning USD 243 students.
New Students, Preschool (PreK), Kindergarten, and any student NEW to USD 243 will complete enrollment IN PERSON at one of the following locations:
📍 Monday, August 3
🏫 Waverly Grade School – PreK–5th Grade
🏫 Waverly High School – 6th–12th Grade
📍 Tuesday, August 4
🏫 Lebo High School Commons – PreK–12th Grade
Have questions? Please contact your school office. If staff are out of the office, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as they return.
We can't wait to see our students and families again soon! Here's to another great year at USD 243 Lebo-Waverly! 🎒✨
🌟 Free Preschool Screening 🌟
📅 July 31, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Lebo Elementary School
If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old and is planning to enroll in preschool at Lebo or Waverly for the 2026–2027 school year, or if you have concerns about your child's development, we'd love to see you at our free screening.
To schedule an appointment:
📧 Email Rachel Keim at rkeim@usd243ks.org
📞 Lebo: 620-256-6161
📞 Waverly: 785-733-2551
When you contact us, please provide your child's name, your name, and your contact information. We'll reach out to schedule your screening time.
📅 July 31, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Lebo Elementary School
If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old and is planning to enroll in preschool at Lebo or Waverly for the 2026–2027 school year, or if you have concerns about your child's development, we'd love to see you at our free screening.
To schedule an appointment:
📧 Email Rachel Keim at rkeim@usd243ks.org
📞 Lebo: 620-256-6161
📞 Waverly: 785-733-2551
When you contact us, please provide your child's name, your name, and your contact information. We'll reach out to schedule your screening time.
Please read the latest update on HB2299 regarding student communication devices in USD 243 and across the state of Kansas.
https://app.smore.com/n/2jzye
Thank you, and enjoy the holiday weekend!
📚 USD #243 Online Enrollment for Returning Students opens Monday, July 13, 2026!
📬 Be sure to keep an eye on your mailbox for important enrollment information that will be arriving soon.
In-Person Enrollment Dates:
🏫 Waverly Schools – Monday, August 3, 2026
🏫 Lebo Schools – Tuesday, August 4, 2026
In-person enrollment is available for:
• Families needing assistance with online enrollment
• All new USD #243 students
• All preschool and kindergarten students
• Families new to the district
🌞Enjoy the rest of your summer!
📬 Be sure to keep an eye on your mailbox for important enrollment information that will be arriving soon.
In-Person Enrollment Dates:
🏫 Waverly Schools – Monday, August 3, 2026
🏫 Lebo Schools – Tuesday, August 4, 2026
In-person enrollment is available for:
• Families needing assistance with online enrollment
• All new USD #243 students
• All preschool and kindergarten students
• Families new to the district
🌞Enjoy the rest of your summer!
The nonresident enrollment window is open through June 30 for the upcoming school year!
✅ We have not set a capacity limit for this year, which means all applications received by June 30 will be accepted, provided the student is in good standing at their current school.
📚 Families interested in enrolling are encouraged to complete the application process as early as possible to ensure timely review and placement before the start of school.
🔗 Our nonresident enrollment policy, procedures, and application form can be found on our website at www.usd243ks.org under the "Enrollment Projections & Nonresident Enrollment Capacity and Policy" tab.
We look forward to welcoming new students and families to USD 243!
✅ We have not set a capacity limit for this year, which means all applications received by June 30 will be accepted, provided the student is in good standing at their current school.
📚 Families interested in enrolling are encouraged to complete the application process as early as possible to ensure timely review and placement before the start of school.
🔗 Our nonresident enrollment policy, procedures, and application form can be found on our website at www.usd243ks.org under the "Enrollment Projections & Nonresident Enrollment Capacity and Policy" tab.
We look forward to welcoming new students and families to USD 243!
Don't forget to join us for FREE lunch starting tomorrow!! This is open to all kids and teens ages 1–18, with no registration or ID required for the month of June. Meals will be served Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at two convenient locations: Lebo School (12 W 4th St, Lebo, KS) and Waverly Grade School (607 Dane St., Waverly, KS). A daily sign-in sheet will be available at both sites. For more information, contact Danelle Foster at 785-733-2651 or dfoster@usd243ks.org. Eat smart, play hard, and we'll see you there!
The latest superintendent's update can be found here: https://app.smore.com/n/gv0zd
Dear USD 243 Families,
We are monitoring the weather forecast for today, April 17. Current information shows a potential for severe weather in our area between 3:00–4:00 PM.
We will continue to track conditions throughout the day. If you prefer to pick up your student early, you’re welcome to do so using your building’s normal check-out procedures.
At this time, we do not anticipate an early release, but that could change depending on how conditions develop over the coming hours. Also, we recommend having a backup plan in place this afternoon in case schedules change.
Any updates, including changes to after-school activities, will be shared through our usual communication channels.
We will continue to review conditions and make decisions based on student and staff safety. Thank you for your cooperation.
Dustin Wilson, Superintendent of Schools
We are monitoring the weather forecast for today, April 17. Current information shows a potential for severe weather in our area between 3:00–4:00 PM.
We will continue to track conditions throughout the day. If you prefer to pick up your student early, you’re welcome to do so using your building’s normal check-out procedures.
At this time, we do not anticipate an early release, but that could change depending on how conditions develop over the coming hours. Also, we recommend having a backup plan in place this afternoon in case schedules change.
Any updates, including changes to after-school activities, will be shared through our usual communication channels.
We will continue to review conditions and make decisions based on student and staff safety. Thank you for your cooperation.
Dustin Wilson, Superintendent of Schools
Free Preschool Screening on May 8 (8:00–3:00) at Waverly Grade School for new 3–4-year-olds enrolling at Lebo or Waverly—or if you have any developmental concerns—email Rachel Keim at rkeim@usd243ks.org
or call the elementary offices to sign up today! 🧸📚📞✨
or call the elementary offices to sign up today! 🧸📚📞✨
