Greetings, USD #243 Families: Thank you for your continued support of our students, teachers, and our school. We wanted to share with you our anticipated plans should there be inclement winter weather in the coming weeks and months that impacts our ability to have students safely attend school. While school districts across Kansas may choose to handle traditional... READ MORE >
WINTER SPORTS TO PROCEED WITH GAMES IN DECEMBER; NO FANS ALLOWED UNTIL JAN. 28 The Kansas State High School Activities Association Board of Directors voted on Tuesday, November 24, to start the winter sports season as scheduled! Competition can begin on December 1. No spectators will be permitted at competition from Dec. 1 to Jan. 28, 2021. Starting on... READ MORE >
Greetings, USD 243 Lebo-Waverly Families We hope this message finds you well as we all find ways to celebrate successes, have fun in safe ways, and as we continue to navigate through any number of challenges this Fall. We wanted to take a moment to simply say “Thank You!” for everything you have done, are doing, and will continue to do to help our students and... READ MORE >
Good news for area schools! If a positive COVID-19 case arises in a school setting, close contacts will no longer require a 14-day quarantine as long as BOTH parties are wearing an approved face masks. These are the types of masks that will keep you out of quarantine: READ MORE >
New on-line payment option for families will be available beginning Monday, August 24, 2020 USD 243 Lebo-Waverly is pleased to introduce a new program called e~Funds for Schools. This program offers various options for parents/guardians who choose to make payments online and is extremely user friendly. Not only will you have the ability to have various school... READ MORE >
Dear USD 243 Families, I would like to welcome everyone back for the 2020-21 school year. Our sincere hope is to provide an educational experience that is as close to normal as possible for you and your family. The best way I can think of to keep school close to normal is to make individual choices that help mitigate the spread of the Covid-19 virus. USD... READ MORE >
Finally! Online Enrollment will open Monday, August 17 after 10:00 am. A link will be posted as soon as we have it completed! A instruction sheet will also be posted. You can still make an appointment if you would like to do in-person enrollment by calling your school. ALL NEW STUDENTS WILL NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO ENROLL! Online enrollment is just for... READ MORE >
Have a Preschooler Planning on Attending Lebo-Waverly PreSchool? Please call the school to make an appointment to enroll!Lebo 620-256-6341Waverly. 785-733-2561 READ MORE >
We are still having issues with our online enrollment. Even if you are doing online only, you will need to enroll. If we don't have our online enrollment up and running by Wednesday noon, we will add another in-person enrollment day for appointment only. We will send out a notification at noon on Wednesday notifying of the enrollment process, READ MORE >
In an effort to be as transparent as possible as we prepare to open schools, the administration team would like to share with you some of the purchases made and modifications that we are making to our school day. It is our hope that this document will help you make an informed decision on whether or not to participate in on-site learning or remote learning. The... READ MORE >
Once again, Coffey County 4-H and USD 243 had three State KAP Award Winners this summer! Isaac Durst, Lebo High School won in Shooting Sports through Western Heritage; Michael Lehmann from Waverly High School, won in Woodworking and Kaylynn Vogts, also from Waverly High School, won in Clothing. The three individuals were recognized in June with a virtual Emerald... READ MORE >
Lebo-Waverly Students, Parents, Patrons, and Families, A lot has happened in the days since the special Board Meeting on July 27th in regards to reopening the schools. We appreciated the feedback from the parents and the support provided by the Board of Education. Our goal is to provide the best learning environment for our students and to accommodate your... READ MORE >
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly is planning for the coming (2020-2021) school year! We need for all of our parents/guardians to complete the survey at the link below. This information is critical to make this year a success in these "Different" times! If you didn't receive an email with the survey, please click this link https://forms.gle/ughNGHCrKeva... to complete the... READ MORE >
Today, the Kansas State Board of Education accepted the “Navigating Change: Kansas’ Guide to Learning and School Safety Operations” document. This is a living document that will be updated continuously to reflect the changing landscape created by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is critical to remember this document contains recommendations only, not mandates, to assist... READ MORE >
A district student has been exposed to COVID-19 and is in quarantine. This affects Lebo and Waverly schools and communities! ALL SUMMER ACTIVITIES AND WORKOUTS WILL BE SUSPENDED FOR ONE WEEK, MINIMALLY! Contact a health professional for testing if any of your family have any symptoms of COVID-19, If any person in your family tests positive, please contact the... READ MORE >
Technology Return Computers and Hotspots may be returned to school via appointment. If you are making an appointment to pick up your students' belongings at school, you can also drop off the computer and hotspot at that time. If you would like for us to schedule a pickup from home, please contact Doug Piper via email or phone at the information below. Scheduled... READ MORE >
Technology Return Computers and Hotspots may be returned to school via appointment. If you are making an appointment to pick up your students' belongings at school, you can also drop off the computer and hotspot at that time. If you would like for us to schedule a pickup from home, please contact Doug Piper via email or phone at the information below. Scheduled... READ MORE >
Dear USD 243 Parents, If you have personal items in any of the Lebo and Waverly School Buildings and you want to retrieve those items, please make an appointment with the following individuals to make arrangements. Lebo Students- Crystina Nolan 620.794.5152 (GS) Dawn Williams 785.224.9477 (JH/HS) Waverly Students- Dawn Bartlett 620.340.5846 (GS) Lorri... READ MORE >
ECKAN Head Start provides FREE early childhood development services to families who qualify. Services vary in each county and community, based upon the needs identified through a community assessment process. Families can sign up for the following service options: Home-Based 90-minute, weekly home visits for families with children ages prenatal to 5 years. Head... READ MORE >
Food Service:Starting today, every students ages 1-18 can receive 5 breakfast and 5 lunches. Pickup will be every Monday from 11:00-12:00. (Memorial Day Pickup will be on Tuesday) Student must be present at pickup. Pickup for Lebo Elem. & Lebo High School on the HS front lawn. Pickup for Waverly is on the WHS front Lawn. Please maintain social distancing and... READ MORE >
The Hotspot are here. We are in the process of getting them setup and connected. If you have requested a hotspot, we will be in contact with you on Monday. In the mean time, please look over this "Guide for Parents".Please be aware that the hotspots are for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!!!! Each hotspot has daily data limits and once the limit is reached, the device... READ MORE >
COFFEY COUNTY AREA NETWORK (CoffeyCAN) Serving Coffey County since 1994... The following Wireless Hot Spot locations are either “Active” or “Pending Installation” as provided by the partnership between the Coffey County Commission and the CoffeyCAN Fiber Optic Board of Control. These spots are either school specific or public access as noted with each... READ MORE >
There will be s special USD 243 Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, April 1. The agenda is listed below. You can attend this virtual meeting via livestream at https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/f47a919c-ecc7-40b3-9eac-fccfe8caa88a BOARD AGENDA Special Meeting Wednesday April 1, 2020 7:00 p.m. Call to OrderApprove AgendaRecognize VisitorsTeacher’s... READ MORE >
Lebo Waverly USD 243Dear USD 243 Patrons,I apologize for the disruption of your lives. Things have been flipped upside down for all of us.We are all living in unprecedented times. The good news is...this too shall pass.Your community schools will do our best to continue to provide educational services for yourfamily. Our hope is to make personal contact with your... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon Lebo-Waverly Families As we plan our Continuing Learning adventure, please know that each and every student and family will be contacted about the Continuous Learning Plan that will start March 30th. This contact will be from one of your students teachers or a member of the Admin team. It will explain the process as we begin our venture into... READ MORE >
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly Thank you to everyone for your patience as we deal with our building closure. This has been a difficult situation for everyone involved in education. There is no place we would rather be than in our buildings with our students. The USD 243 Administrative team met today to begin working on our Continuous Learning Plan. Several things came... READ MORE >
March 17, 2020 USD 243 Students, Staff, and Community Patrons: At 4:22pm today, Governor Laura Kelly will issue a proclamation effectively closing school buildings until May 31st, 2020. This closure is in an ongoing effort to limit public gatherings and the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). To that end, the school year is not over, but rather will... READ MORE >
Randy Watson, Commissioner of Education, has recommended closure of schools that are coming off spring break this week. The Governor supports this recommendation. I have meetings tomorrow with County Emergency, Health, and School Leaders. I will let you know what comes from this meeting. Moving forward all district activities are cancelled including sports... READ MORE >
Americans drive 3.3 miles distracted every day February 21, 2018https://gotruemotion.com/blog/ Millions of people hit the road every day, but what does daily driving behavior look like for the average American? We dug into the data and looked at over 3,000 drivers to find out. The average American is in the car 72 minutes per day and travels 40 miles. They... READ MORE >
GreatSchools-Newsletters@email.greatschools.orgSexting in middle school? Texting sexy pictures can get tweens into hot water. Here’s the lowdown on sexting in middle school. by: Christina Tynan-Wood | December 8, 2016Versión en español Your tween daughter is so self-conscious about her body that getting her into a dressing room to try on her first bra required... READ MORE >
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly has implemented an anonymous reporting app, allowing students to alert school officials to bullying, hazing and other inappropriate behaviors or dangerous situations without identifying themselves. Through the STOPit app, by tech company STOPit Solutions, students can send reports complete with text, images and video. Designated district... READ MORE >
January 31st, Audrey Durst, junior at Lebo Jr/Sr High School, and Morgan Vogts, seventh grader at Waverly Jr/Sr High School, accompanied Janet Reese to the 2020 KSDE Wellness Workshop. While at the workshop, the students and Mrs. Reese participated in many activities. "Audrey and Morgan did a great job and represented USD 243 very well," stated Mrs. Reese. READ MORE >
Exercise May Keep Your Brain Healthy En Español SATURDAY, Jan. 4, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise may do more than build body strength: New research shows it might also keep brain cells in shape. According to the study, exercise helps maintain the brain's gray matter, which is linked to various skills and thinking abilities. So, keeping your gray matter... READ MORE >
BY JAMES GELINAS, KOMANDO.COMJANUARY 16, 2020 Cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender have published a new list of malicious apps available for download on the Google Play store. All of these apps were previously vetted and approved by Google, and they likely remained online due to their special “delayed” effects that happen days after download. It’s all part of... READ MORE >
BY MARK JONES, KOMANDO.COM • DECEMBER 2, You may already know some of the dangers of having Internet of Things (IoT) appliances in your home. Those are products that connect to the internet like smart lightbulbs, smart refrigerators and smart doorbells. One problem with things like virtual assistants, including Google Home or your Amazon Alexa-enabled Echo, is... READ MORE >
Getting a new computer for Christmas?? WOW, Lucky You!!! Before you dive into the latest, greatest game, or make that awesome post on social media, there are several thing to do that will make you computing experience more successful.Update or Install an Anti-Malware ProgramIf you new computer has an Anti-Malware program already installed, it won't be updated, so... READ MORE >
Parents as Teachers has a new website! You can view it at https://sites.google.com/a/greenbush.org/usd243pat/ or the menu page of each schools webpage READ MORE >
Nineteen USD 243 Juniors were able to visit Wichita State University on Monday, October 28th. They were able to visit with an admissions representative, current WSU students and get a campus tour. Lilly McWilliams, a 2019 Waverly HS graduate, allowed the group to tour her dorm room which was an added bonus to the day. READ MORE >
Teen Social Media Statistics 2019 (What Parents Need to Know) October 23, 2019 By Smart Social Teen Social Media Statistics 2019 (What Parents Need to Know) A survey from Common Sense Media sheds light on teens’ changing social media habits and why some kids are more deeply affected by — and connected to — their digital worlds. The survey... READ MORE >
Two years ago, USD 243 started a college visit program in which staff host trips for junior students to their college alma mater. Juniors are able to pick up to four colleges to visit during the fall. This is a wonderful program that gets the students on the campus to experience college activities and staff is able to share about their own college experience. READ MORE >
Even though the USD 243 summer meal program has ended, you can still find a summer meal program no matter where you are! Text “Summer Meals” to 97779, call 1-866-348-6479 to find Summer meal sites that are still serving or go to https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks. READ MORE >
Join us for a FREE Lunch! Open to all Children 1-18 Dates: June 3-28 M-F Lebo School Cafeteria Contact Janet Reese (jreese@usd243ks.org, 620.256.9024) To view the menu, follow this link: Summer Lunch Menu This institution is an equal opportunity provider. READ MORE >
Special Education Parent Survey Recently, Kansas parents of students with disabilities who have IEPs received a notification letter asking them to complete an online Parent Survey. The survey responses are used to help guide efforts to improve services and results for children and families receiving special education services. If you are a parent who... READ MORE >
Updates from The Tech Edvocate Authoritative EdTech News & Commentary By Matthew Lynch on Jan 23, 2019 Studies show that teenagers are spending more than one-third of their days using technology, amounting to nearly nine hours on average. But is this merely an obsession with technology, or is it a technology addiction? Officially, Internet addiction is not... READ MORE >
Most people have been a part of a team during their lives and proudly worn "the team" uniform. The KSHSAA is looking for former team members to be part of a "new team" and join the officiating ranks. Trade in your old uniform for a new official uniform and give back to the game . you enjoyed when . you played. One of the best ways to maintain interest in... READ MORE >
Between the girl's and boy's varsity contests, at the Lebo-Waverly High School Basketball Game at Waverly Friday, December 14th, ALL Veterans in attendance will be recognized in appreciation from USD 243 Lebo-Waverly for your service. Please plan to be in attendance! Thank you! READ MORE >
ACT PREP WORKSHOP WHEN: January 8, 2019 WHERE: Waverly Community Building, 8:30 am – 12:45 pm COST: $45 for the workshop; include an additional $5 for lunch if you choose to eat there REGISTER by JANUARY 4, 2019 The registration form and money can be turned in to your high school office. Transportation is not provided but the absence will be a... READ MORE >
KANSASWORKS recently rolled out a free mobile job search app for our job board, in an effort to connect students to jobs/internships in Kansas. READ MORE >
November 6th is the General Election in Kansas. Below is a link to register to vote. Registering is an online process that takes 2 minutes or less. You do need your driver's license information. There is a link below that will take you to the registration website, as well as, an article that speaks about the 3 main candidates and their perspectives on... READ MORE >
The Lebo Junior High Study Skills Class is sponsoring a book drive for the Waverly Little Bullpup Daycare! Give the Treat of Reading September 12 to October 10! Donate books for children ages 2 to 5. New or gently used books are greatly accepted. Donation boxes are located in the Lebo School Commons area, Lebo High School Office, and the Lebo public library!!! READ MORE >
Candice was born with a liver disease, Biliary Atresia. With Biliary Atresia, there is destruction of the liver bile ducts inside and outside of the liver. This disease is very rare and impacts 1 in 12,000 infants born. Most children born with Biliary Atresia require a liver transplant by the age of 18. Candice is now on her journey toward a transplant. She plans... READ MORE >
Seniors and Parents-Remember, you both MUST have an FSA ID to complete the FAFSA. You can get this prior to the FAFSA opening on October 1, 2018. Parents, if you have multiple children that are filling out the FAFSA, you can use your ID for ALL of your children BUT each child MUST have their own, personal FSA ID. READ MORE >
USD 243 Lebo-Waverly School will hold all school enrollment on the following dates:Waverly Schools - Friday, August 3 from 8:00am - 8:00pm in the high school commonsLebo Schools - Monday, August 6 from 8:00am - 8:00pm in the high school commons READ MORE >
From KSHSAA:A rolling schedule means that once a game is completed the amount of time between games will be enough for field crews to get the field ready (varies based on site) and team infield warm up. While facility management is getting the field ready, teams can run/stretch/throw in the outfield area or in other areas designated by host management. Once the... READ MORE >
WolfDog Softball opens STATE Tournament play Thursday 5/24/18 at 5:00 on field A in Pratt. GREEN SPORTS COMPLEX IS LOCATED ON THE EAST EDGE OF PRATT DIRECTLY SOUTH (BEHIND) THE WAL-MART SUPER CENTER. The Address for Green Sports Complex is 2007 E Sixth Street, Pratt, KS 67124 Hotel, dinning, and directions to the sports complex can be found at this link: ... READ MORE >
In a program that started just 3 years ago, the 2-1A Lebo-Waverly Wolfdogs are State Tournament Bound for the first time in history! This co-op program is lead by coaches Josh Oswald and Troy Botkin. The Wolfdogs will enter state action as the number 8 seed and will take on number 1 seeded Udall. Official tournament brackets will be released from the KSHSAA at a... READ MORE >
State Softball bracket will be announced on Thursday by the KSHSAA. The links below have info about directions to the Green Sports Complex where the 2-A/1-A State Tournament will be held. The address of the Green Sports Complex is 2007 E Sixth Street, Pratt, KS 67124 Here are the teams that qualified for the State Tourney: Records posted are... READ MORE >
Civic engagement is one of Kansas Education Commissioner Randy Watson’s visions for a successful high school graduate. In a brainstorming session earlier this year, staff members of USD 243 Lebo-Waverly came up with the idea of a “Community Service Day” for students. A Community Service Day is one example of striving toward the “Kansans Can” vision of KSDE as... READ MORE >
Each year, 4-H members keep a record of each of their project areas by completing a Kansas Award Portfolio (KAP). The KAP's are narrowed down to the best in their project area first at the club level, then the county level, then the area level, and finally at the state level. In the end, only one 4-H member in the entire state of Kansas comes out as the winning KAP... READ MORE >
USD 243 9-12 students and staff had the opportunity to attend a screening of Audrie and Daisy a Netflix original movie dealing with sexual assault. After the screening, there was a session with Daisy Coleman and her brother Charlie in which students could ask questions. Thank you to SOS for sponsoring this event. READ MORE >
Wednesday, March 14th, 16 USD 243 Juniors were able to visit Kansas State University. The students met with an admissions rep, financial aid reps, had a campus tour and were able to see some of the sights in Manhattan. READ MORE >
On Tuesday, March 13 Waverly Elementary School got to put their monthly fire drills to the test. An electric motor overheated in the gym causing smoke to fill the gym. The fire alarm where sounded and students put their practice to use. Classes exited the building just as they have practiced every month, without any problems! A HUGE THANKS to the Waverly Fire... READ MORE >
Four students moving on to regional competition MANHATTAN, Kan. – Four Kansas State University animal science students will be moving on to regional competition after winning the school’s academic quadrathlon recently. The team of Joel Nelson (Soldier, Kan.), Shane Newton (Waverly, Kan.), Joel Martin (Bucklin, Mo.) and Will Patterson (Holton, Kan.) beat 14 other... READ MORE >
The Coffey County Schools are excited to announce a great series of presentations that will be held next Monday and Tuesday in the Burlington High School Theater. The Title of the Presentation is: Public and Permanent: Motivate Responsible Use of Technology and Preventing Digital Abuse. Students in all the county schools will be included in these presentations on... READ MORE >
Lebo Waverly will have a 2 hour start delay on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018. No preschool. As of now all activities are still on for Friday. School starts at 10:00 READ MORE >
School is not in session for USD 243 Lebo-Waverly today, THURSDAY, Feb. 22, 2018. READ MORE >
2-hour Delay for Wednesday, February 21st. School will start classes at 10 am.This delay will give the county time to get roads treated in the morning and allow safe transportation for all of our students! READ MORE >
Seven times a year school is dismissed for inservice. Monday, February 19 is our next day! Have you ever wondered what goes on during these inservice days? Listed is a schedule for the teachers and staff for Monday's inservice. Monday, February 19, 2018 Half Day Workday/Half Day In-service 9:00-10:00 Assessment Training BSC (In your Building) Waverly Grade... READ MORE >
Due to the extreme cold and extended wind chill below 0, NO SCHOOL IN USD 243 LEBO WAVERLY ON TUESDAY, JAN. 16. School activities will be rescheduled on a later date! READ MORE >
Due to winter weather conditions, there will be NO School in USD 243 Lebo-Waverly. School Activities will be postponed to a later date. READ MORE >
School start time will be delayed 2 hours on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Start time is 10:00. Check your local TV and Radio stations for possible additional cancellations. READ MORE >
The new alert system tied to our new web site has malfunctioned several times lately. As happens with new systems, there are a few bugs that need to be worked out. We appreciate you patience and understanding as we work on getting the messaging system working correctly. All messages will have the district office phone number on your caller ID. Please check the... READ MORE >
NEW WEB PAGE USD 243 Lebo-Waverly's presence on the web took a leap today! A new webpage went live on Wednesday, January 3. It is full of new features and presents much easier navigation to information. It also makes the updating of the pages and events more convenient for the staff and webmasters. In addition to the new webpage, USD 243 Lebo-Waverly now as a... READ MORE >
Losing sleep can have the same effects on your grades as binge drinking and chronic marijuana use, according to a new study published in the journal Sleep. Researchers at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. scoured through 43,000 responses to the 2009 American College Health Association National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey, looking for the... READ MORE >