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100th Day at Garfield

Mrs. Riley's 2nd grade class celebrated the 100th day of school by bringing 100 items in a bottle. Students had to come up with 3 clues to see if the other students could guess what was in their bottle.

100th Day at Robinson

Students work on a coloring activity during Robinson's 100th Day Celebration.

Scholastic Art Awards

A peek at AHS art students' Scholastic Art Award winning pieces.For details, see "Achievements" on USD 402 home page.

Robinson Elementary School 2011-2012

Robinson Elementary School
1301 Helen St.
Augusta, Kansas 67010
316.775.7561
fax 316.775.0867

2012 Retirees - Best Wishes!

Ann Bradford, Ruth Lawlor, Tricia Lehr, Shirley Stueven, Tom Sullivan, Dorothy Boucher, Ann Cox, Joan Slusser, Ada Novak. For more on retirees: http://www.usd402.com/sites/default/files/2012%20retirees.pdf

Tech & Learning

AMS students have lots of access to computers and other technology to use in their learning experiences.

Kansas Honor Scholars

The top ten percent of Augusta High School's senior class was honored by the University of Kansas Alumni Association earlier this school year. Congratulations to these students!

Adult Diploma Graduate

Brandon Seeney displays his Augusta High School diploma after receiving it February 28 at a reception attended by family and friends. Congratulations to Mr. Seeney for achieving this milestone!

Simulated Emergency Promotes Sober Prom

AHS students gathered north of the high school Thursday afternoon to watch a simulation of the aftermath of a car wreck involving alcohol. The event, sponsored by Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), involved students acting as victims, police, EMS, fire, and the Lifewatch helicopter. AHS prom will take place this Saturday (April 28). Photo by Bart Hamilton

AHS Online Learning

AHS offers opportunities for some students to earn high school credit in an online format during the school day.

Collecting PB&J

Lincoln 4th graders pose here with caring center representative Ms. Boerup when she came to the school and picked up their peanut butter & jelly donations in November.

Lincoln PTO Supplies Bins

The Lincoln PTO purchased recycling bins for the building so that there are recycling bins in each classroom and in several locations throughout the building.

National Fire Prevention Week

As part of National Fire Prevention Week, kindergarteners at Lincoln Elementary had a visit from the Augusta Department of Safety and one of its big red fire trucks. The children waited in line to view the inside of the fire truck. Students also learned fire safety concepts such as "stop, drop & roll" during Fire Prevention Week.

Band Performs at Lincoln Memorial

During their spring break trip to Washington, D.C., the AHS band performed in front of the Lincoln Memorial. For more photos, visit our Facebook page!

Garfield Elementary

1801 Dearborn Street
Augusta, Kansas 67010
Ph: 316.775.6601
Fax: 316.775.1669

Oriole Football Banquet

In late November, Oriole football players enjoyed a smoked meat meal with their families and received recognition from the coaches for individual and team accomplishments.

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 clinic was created by AHS band director Todd Hollis and run by AHS Pep Band students.

Garfield Blue Ribbon Banner

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

AHS Animation Class

Students in Mr. Baldwin's Animation class collect images in various ways, including through digital photography, to create animated files such as video games. Mr. Baldwin is pictured on the right.

YEK Market Day at AHS

Youth Entrepreneurs of Kansas (YEK) students set up booths to sell their products, applying business concepts learned through involvement in the organization.

Ewalt Freedom Wall

Ewalt third graders drew what they had learned about American freedoms on murals that are on display in Ewalt hallways.

Delicious Geometry!

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.

Robinson Pre-K

Students in Robinson Elementary's Pre-K program learn hands-on.

Lincoln Ribbon Cutting

The new Lincoln Elementary School was officially welcomed into the community by the Augusta Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony August 12, 2011. The ceremony was followed by a Community Open House.

Interactive Studying

High school students use the Promethean interactive whiteboard in Rick Hess's classroom to study and review during seminar.

Augusta Middle School

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

Ewalt Elementary

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

Third Grade Wins 2nd Place in State

Ewalt Third Grade won 2nd place in the state for their community service letter writing project. More info: http://www.usd402.com/achievement/students-succeed-national-dar-contest.

AMS Rachel's Challenge Pledge

These AMS students signed the "I Accept Rachel's Challenge" banner pledging to create an environment of kindness and compassion.

Administrative Office

2345 Greyhound Drive
Augusta, Kansas 67010
Ph: 316.775.5484
Fax: 316.775.5035

Bluejay Spirit

Bluejay gets into the spirit at Bluejay White-out Night Jan. 30.

Garfield Recess Helpers

Some Garfield fifth graders choose to give up their noon recess to serve as recess helpers for the younger students.

Garfield Mystery Night

Garfield students participated in Mystery Night Tuesday, March 28.

Lincoln Thank You Sign

We are continually grateful for a community that supports its school children with fine educational facilities.

'Friends of Education' Award Recipients

Augusta Recipients: Back - Frank Walker, Earl Cox, Armand Hillier, Glenn Hoskinson, Tony Madrigal. Front - Michele Ridder, Yolanda Black, Amanda Fox. Not pictured: Cherie Dodds, Tom Leffler, Mike Martin (for IDEA), John Nolde. FOR DETAILS GO TO http://www.usd402.com/headlines/friends-education-award-winners.

Lincoln Elementary

Our thanks to the Augusta Daily Gazette for this photo of our brand new Lincoln Elementary School building. Our thanks to our supportive community for providing our children with this fine educational facility.

Lunch with Teachers

In celebration of a successful canned goods drive for the Augusta Community Caring Center, Garfield students were randomly chosen to pick a teacher to have lunch with.

Lincoln Elementary School 2011-2012

Lincoln Elementary School
1812 Cron St.
Augusta, Kansas 67010
316.775.5415
fax 316.775.5355

AHS Newspaper Journalism

AHS newspaper students are part of our vocationally funded program. They publish the student newspaper, The Oriole, each month during the school year.

Robinson Thank You Sign

We are so grateful to have a community that supports its schools with top-notch facilities!

Artist's Rendering of New Garfield

This is one rendering of how the new Garfield Elementary will look. The building project is underway, and completion is expected in December of 2012. To follow progress, go to "Construction Update" on BOE page.

Rachel's Challenge

Teary-eyed students hugging -- one indication of the impact that the Rachel's Challenge presentation had on AHS and AMS students.

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.

AHS Standards of Excellence

AHS students consistently perform well on the Kansas State Assessments.

Robinson Ribbon Cutting

Surrounded by Robinson staff and representatives from USD 402 and the Chamber of Commerce, Robinson principal Greg Taylor performs the official ribbon cutting for the newly completed addition.

Purple Up! for Military Kids!

April is Purple Up! for Military Kids! month, and AMS students and staff celebrated on Friday, April 13. For more details, go to http://www.usd402.com/headlines/ams-celebrates-purple-military-kids.

Chemistry Magic Amazes Students

Robinson 5th graders visited the AHS chemistry lab Feb. 1 for a magic show performed by AHS chemistry students.

Augusta High School

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

Project Dream Rocket On Its Way

Photo and caption courtesy of Augusta Daily Gazette/Belinda Larsen

Ewalt Elementary students launched balloons in honor of the Dream Rocket Project. Attached to the balloons were their names, contact information, and a dream.

See full article at Gazette Online: http://www.augustagazette.com/topstories/x1942572856/Project-powered-by-dreams

Robinson Pre-K Teacher Time

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

Robinson Blue Ribbon Banner

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

Garfield Pancake Relay

Pancake Relay is a long-standing tradition at Garfield Elementary, having taken place for over 20 years.

USD 402 Service Center

502 E. Seventh Ave.
Augusta, Kansas 67010
ph. 316.775.5333 (facilities)
ph. 316.775.1171 (transportation)
fax: 316.775.5336

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