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Oriole Drumline Rocks the House

The Augusta High School Drumline advanced to the final round of the 2013 Wichita Wild Drumline competition after defeating El Dorado High School at halftime of the Wichita Wild Indoor Football game on Saturday, May 11. The Augusta Drumline will play for the championship on June 8 against Hutchinson Trinity High School. Augusta won the 2011 competition and was the runner-up in 2012....

Softball Team Undefeated, Headed to STATE

The Oriole softball team won their regional tournament Tuesday, May 15, in Circle. They had beaten El Dorado in their first regional matchup Monday, then defeated Circle and Hesston Tuesday to earn the regional title. They will go into State (May 23-24 in Salina) with a 21-0 record. GO ORIOLES! Photo by Troy Nordman

New Bluejay Gymnasium

P.E. classes started using the new gym November 6 so that the old gym's floor can be refinished. Gym floors are usually refinished during the summer, but the AMS gym was full of boxes from all the classrooms so that the classrooms could receive their renovation this past summer.

Oriole Basketball SPIRIT

The student section cheers on the Oriole basketball team in Hutter Gymnasium. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Costello/Augusta Gazette.

Garfield Elementary

This is a view of the back (south) side of the new Garfield Elementary building. The playground shown is for PreK and Kindergarten children, and days before this photo was taken, it received its soft surface application due to the fundraising efforts of Project Jai Play.

Relay Recess Preparation

In preparation for Relay Recess, Robinson students raised money for cancer research. One of their fundraising projects was focused on bringing dimes to fill water bottles. Each classroom had a bottle, and students were challenged to bring as many dimes as possible, with the class that brought in the most getting to throw a pie in coach Sean Hayden'...

Great Ideas from Mrs. Smoke

2014 Kansas Teacher of the Year Dyane Smokorowski teaches English/Language Arts at Andover Middle School and defines herself as extremely nerdy. She spent a day and a half in Augusta sharing ideas with both elementary and secondary teachers. Shown here at AHS for a 7:00 a.m. presentation to the whole faculty.

BOE Goal Setting

The USD 402 Board of Education met Tuesday, August 28, to discuss goals for the district. Issues such as Common Core State Standards, College & Career Readiness, Accreditation & NCLB Waiver, and Leadership & Teacher Evaluation are some of the items discussed in the process.

Robinson Student Body

Robinson staff and students, dressed in color-coded (by grade) t-shirts, got together for this portrait by local photographer Brandi Coldwell earlier this fall. The portrait was used as a fundraiser for the Robinson PTO. The organization is selling the picture in different sizes as a fundraiser. Coldwell is also a member of the Robinson PTO.

Bluejay Band Concert

Directed by 'Darth Vader' (Mrs. Manahan), Bluejay 7th & 8th grade bands played Star Wars Episode Four during the AMS February 12 band concert. Photo by Leslie Lewellen

Dancing at Pep Rally

AHS Cheerleaders and Dance Team collaborated for a performance at the Homecoming Fest Community Pep Rally Thursday evening, September 27. In the background, the "powder puff" football team prepares for the traditional contest between the senior/junior girls and sophomore/freshman girls.

Creating Greeting Cards

Ewalt third graders of Leslie Lewellen team up to create holiday greeting cards using Microsoft Publisher. The National Education Technology Standards for Students (NETS*S) require students to use technology to create original products. Photo by Leslie Lewellen

Robinson Pre-K Teacher Time

Robinson's Pre-K students get lots of personal instruction and hands-on learning opportunities.

Senior Recognition Night

Photos and article by Belinda Larsen, Augusta Gazette

Tuesday evening was all about honoring the...

Augusta Middle School

1001 State Street
Augusta, Kansas 67010
Ph: 316.775.6383
Fax: 316.775.3853

Future Pep Band Hopefuls

AMS students and 5th graders from across the district perform with the AHS Pep Band at a home basketball game after completing two sessions of a Youth Pep Band Clinic. The annual clinic was created by AHS band director Todd Hollis and run by AHS Pep Band students.

Peace Day at Lincoln

Lincoln students created a formation that spelled "Peace Day" in recognition of peace efforts such as World Peace Day. Counselor Tonie Apel organized the event and conducted lessons during classroom guidance time. Elementary counselors are teaching from the Peace Builder curriculum this year.

Scholastic Art Awards

Oriole artists once again received recognition for their talents in the Scholastic competitions. This photomontage, by student artist Samantha Brown, shows a snippet of each winning piece of artwork. For more details, click here.

Hillier Stadium

Named after long-time athletics director Armand Hillier, Hillier Stadium received an upgrade of artificial turf over the summer of 2011. Varsity football and soccer games were held on the new turf during the Fall 2011 season. This photo was taken by former Oriole teacher and wrestling coach Terry Alley.

League Champions!

7th grade boys' and girls' Bluejay basketball teams are the 2013 Pioneer League Champions! Click here for details.

Aaaaarrrrgggg Matie!

Lincoln students met their monthly reading goal in their ongoing Million Minute Challenge and had a Pirate Day to celebrate. Here, Mrs. Roberts' 2nd grade students show off their handmade pirate hats! For more information, go to Million Minute Challenge.

Sixth Grade Spirit

Sixth grade little league football "Orioles" cheerleaders performed at the Community Homecoming Pep Rally: Karen C., Madylan M., Brianna C., Emily W., Lindsey B.

Honoring our 2013 Retirees

USD 402 and Augusta Education Association honored its seven 2013 retirees at a reception May 8. Shown here with Dr. John Black, Superintendent, and Bob McCalla, BOE President: Peggy Cyphers, Eileen Dreiling, Barbara McCalla, Tami Ibarra, Janet Clark, Kathey Gibbs. Not pictured: Ellen Lewis. Click...

AHS Oriole Marching Band 2012

Photo courtesy of Augusta Daily Gazette.

Recognizing Our 2014 Teachers of the Year

USD 402 Teachers of the Year received special awards at a reception given May 8, 2013. BOE President Bob McCalla, Elementary Teacher Cathy Shaffer, Secondary Teacher Rachel Simmons, and Superintendent John Black.

Augusta Junior High c. 1938

This stone inlay marked the main entrance to the one-building Augusta Junior High. Built in 1938, it was located north of the Augusta High School on State Street. In 1970 when the new high school was built, the old high school building became part of the Augusta Junior High complex joining the 1938 Augusta Junior High building and the Manual Arts building located in between.

Ewalt Elementary

2340 Greyhound Drive
Augusta KS 67010
Ph: 316.775.0056
Fax: 316.775.1556

Stock Market Winners!

Kansas Council for Economic Education held its award ceremony recognizing high performers in its Stock Market Game. More info

Greyhound Pride

Ewalt Elementary's mascot is also the name of its street! For details on Ewalt history, go to http://www.usd402.com/ewalt-elementary-history.

Celebrating Seuss's Birthday

Garfield staff dressed up as characters from Seuss stories and performed a skit for the student body as part of the school's celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday. The beloved children's author's birthday provides a great opportunity each year for an engaging way to focus on the fun of reading.

Art Students Study Culture

AMS students in Johnna Smith's art classes were introduced to Los Dias de los Muertos (Days of the Dead) and developed an understanding of the reasons behind this holiday. Students then created their own "calaveras" based on their learning. For more info, click here.

Skeletons in the hallway!

Fifth graders of Diane Lowery and Jamie Buckley made life-sized skeletons and labeled the bones during their study of the parts of the body--apt wall decorations for the coming of Halloween!

AMS Students Visit Channel 12

photo by Gus Garcia

The AMS yearbook staff, sponsored by Gus Garcia, took a field trip to KWCH Channel 12 studios October 10.

Mommy-Son Mash

The Robinson PTO hosted a mother-son dance on Friday night, October 19. It was well attended, and the mothers and sons reported having a great time. Ron Reavis was the DJ, and the Mommy-son Mash, as the dance was called, was a big hit.

Robinson Blue Ribbon Banner

Congratulations to Robinson Elementary for being a National Blue Ribbon School!

Garfield Elementary School

1053 Osage Street
Augusta KS 67010
Phone: 316.775.6601
Fax: 316.775.1669
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Go Pink!

Kerry Unrein's pink tractor was parked outside of the AMS gym to help celebrate AMS Pink Out Night. He also made the "Pink Out" signs for the the team. More info and full photo: Click here.

Meet the Author at Robinson

caption and photo by Greg Taylor, Robinson Principal

Elementaries across the district participated again this year in the annual "Meet the Author" program. Davied Nieves, herpatologist who has written two books, visited Augusta to talk about his love of writing nonfiction books about amphibians and reptiles. Shown here speaking to Robinson grades PreK, K, 1, and 2, David...

Augusta High School

2020 Ohio Street
Augusta, Kansas 67010
Ph: 316.775.5461
Fax: 316.775.3484

Welcoming the New Garfield

Garfield students hold the ribbon as BOE President Bob McCalla (front, right of center) cuts it, officially welcoming the new Garfield Elementary into the school district and community. Joining Principal Kim Clark (back, second from right) on stage were construction oversight committee members Armand Hillier and Dr. Glen Hoskinson; BOE members Andy Hall and Bill Rinkenbaugh; Dr. John Black,...

Fire Safety Lessons

caption and photo by Greg Taylor, Robinson Principal

Members of the Augusta Dept. of Public Safety visited Robinson Elementary October 8 for a fire prevention assembly. Safety Officers Danny Strobbe and Michael Thompson reminded students about what to do should their clothing catch fire, showed what equipment a firefighter wears to a fire, and reminded...

Bosses' Day at Lincoln

The staff at Lincoln Elementary wore ties October 16 in honor of their boss, Mr. Lyle Dosser.

Blast from the Past

This stone inlay proudly labeled the old Augusta High School on State Street, which became part of the Augusta Junior High (south building) when the new Augusta High School opened in 1970. The inlay was saved when the old building was demolished for the construction of the current Augusta Middle School in 1995. It was then placed in its current position, above the doors leading out to the...

Chemistry Magic Amazes Students

Robinson 5th graders are transfixed during a "magic show" performed by AHS chemistry students. This show is a yearly occurrence for AHS chemistry students and local elementary audiences.

Lincoln Elementary

1812 Cron St.
Augusta, Kansas 67010
316.775.5415
fax 316.775.5355

How to be a Pirate

Wearing their pirate hats, Robinson grades 2-3, under the direction of Mrs. Kathy Jones, presented a music concert entitled "How To Be a Pirate in Seven Easy Songs" Thursday, March 7. Photo by Greg Taylor

Boxtop Collection Has Perks

Paula Keefer's fourth grade class at Ewalt enjoyed a rare break to watch a movie for being the class that brought the most cereal boxtops in the Ewalt PTO boxtop fundraising drive. Keefer said her students were excited with this first class "win" in the friendly competition.

Gathering Toys for Tots

Robinson third graders in Mrs. Proehl and Miss Hawley's classes sold lemonade to earn money so that they could contribute to Toys for Tots. See article for more info. Photo by Ashley Proehl

Top-notch Marching Band

The Augusta High School Marching Band competed in two competitions the week of Oct. 22: Southern Plains Marching Festival in Andover and the Arkalalah Marching Festival in Arkansas City. The band earned I (superior) ratings at both contests. Photo by Tiffany Johnson. Click here for more!

Delicious Geometry!

Elementary teachers across the district use hands-on activities to make math lessons fun and effective. Here, Lincoln first graders created shapes using sticks and marshmallows. They worked together in groups to choose a shape and come up with a method for making it.

402 Transportation Crew

They start their day early and end it late getting students to school, teams to competitions, groups to field trips, and staff to workshops. Not pictured: Larry Cody. Lori Jones, Dale Mooney, James Stanely, Ralph Swanson, Rick Volkman. Click here for more information.

USD 402 On the Road

The USD Transportation Department logs many miles each year taking students and staff to various events using its fleet of 17 buses, 4 vans, 6 SUV's, and 1 sedan. For more transportation information, click here.

Cooperative Cup Stacking

Merek Holtzinger (3rd grade teacher), Eli F. (5th grade) and Devin I. (5th grade) finish one part of the cup stacking event at the 27-second mark during Garfield's Kidzworld assembly. The team finished the whole task in 37 seconds! Photo by Deb Kroeker

Oriole Baseball Strong in League

Oriole Baseball is chasing the league AVCTL championship! As of April 25, the varsity record was 10-4, and a win against Andale on the 29th would clinch the deal. Coach Doug Jefferson says it has been an exciting season and identifies the team's 6-0 start as a highlight. Left: Sophomore Mason Hiser slides into home to score for the Orioles. Hiser plays shortstop and pitcher for the Orioles....

Community Partner Congratulates Teachers of Year

The White Eagle Credit Union recognized our District Teachers of the Year on the digital sign in front of their business. Elementary Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Cathy Shaffer, Garfield fourth grade, and Secondary Teacher of the Year is Ms. Rachel Simmons, AHS vocal music. Photos by Jaime Simpson, Necessities Media Group http://www....

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