Judy Parsons, long time Stevens County 4-H Horse Project Leader, receives the Friend of 4-H award at the Stevens County 4-H Achievement Banquet.
Scary figures haunt the yards of some of the residents in Hugoton. Just drive down Main Street if you dare!!!
In recognition of School Transportation Week we are honoring the HHS Bus Drivers. Left to right are, John Moser, Barb Trujillo, Christy Esarey, Jackie Anderson, Frankie Rotolo, Rusty Callahan and Jerry Guerrero. Not pictured are Dave Burrows, Greg O’Loughlin, Jack Hickey, Mike Holley, Ray Kennedy and Tommy Romero. Thank you drivers for keeping our precious little ones safe. Photo courtesy of John Moser.
Homecoming King and Queen. King Cade Mecklenburg stands next to Queen Ella Martin.
The Stevens County Fire Department members from left to right are Brent Peitz, Cole Younger, Phillip Gooch, Perry Crane, Bailey Esarey, Hayden Harris, Carlos Rojo, Cuylor Miller, John Bartsch, Rickey Burrows and Rafael Maldanado.
Where in the World is the Hermes? Shane, Clara and Aneta Morris are at Mitchell, SD in front of the Corn Palace for the National Pedal Tractor Pull with their Hermes. Hugoton’s girls shined at the Nationals. Aneta won fourteenth out of 29, with Morgan following close behind, Maddison in the 8 to 9 year olds came in fourth and Katelynn finished sixth in the 11 year olds. Congratulation girls – you make us proud!!
Hugoton is well represented by these four girls during the Kansas State Fair. From left to right, Maddie Niehues, Morgan Niehues, Aneta Morris and Katelynn Willis earned the opportunity to travel to Mitchell, South Dakota this weekend to compete in the National Pedal Tractor Pull! Maddie and Morgan, daughters of Jamie and Brad placed first in their competition, Aneta daughter of Keri and Josh placed third and Katelynn daughter of Amanda and Warren placed first. Wishing you the best of luck girls!! We are all so proud of you.
Eagle Scouts join together to celebrate Kenny’s achievement. Pictured left to right are Mark Goudy, Monte Fosdick, Ben Hutchinson, Kenneth Fosdick and Ted Bansemer. Photo courtesy of Trina Fosdick.
Kenneth Fosdick, son of Trina Fosdick and Robert Fosdick, was honored in the Rolla City Park Sunday, September 12, 2021 for earning his Eagle Scout honors. Kenny is a junior at Rolla High School and has worked very hard to achieve this remarkable goal. He is a member of Troop 189. Congratulations Kenny!
Saturday, September 11 is the High Plains Music Fest. It is slated to take place at Hugoton’s Dirtona Raceway again this year from 6:00 p.m. until midnight.
Featured artists will be Granger Smith, William Clark Green, Lindsey Lane and Weston Wilkerson. Get ready for an incredible night of Red Dirt Country, Classic Country and Southern Rock. Ticket sale proceeds will benefit local charities.
The High Plains Music Fest will be special this year in honor of 9/11. The fireworks will be larger than ever and at 8:15 p.m.the National Anthem will be played with a fly over. Granger Smith is planning some great pyrotechnics. Glow stick necklaces will be handed out to all the audience for the 9/11 tribute. There will also be an auctiion between the two headliners Granger Smith and William Clark Green. Great items will be in the auction.
Saturday is also the High Plains Fall Fling Vendor and Craft Show at the Eagle RV Park in conjunction with the Music Fest. It is located right across the road from Dirtona Raceway. Vendors will sell their wares all day Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Giant Kites, courtesy of Great American Kites & Events, sponsored by Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce, will be here again from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
KSCB and National Beef Cornhole tour will be at the Eagle RV from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. It is the last tournament before the finale. Eagle RV is sponsoring it and first place wins $500, second $350 and third $250. In order to enter into the finale you must have participated in all of the cornhole tournaments.
Bring the whole family for some great fun.
The USD 210 Board of Education met Tuesday, August 31 for a special meeting at the Central Office at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order and the agenda was approved. The board discussed the phases for the district before a group of concerned parents. The number of covid related absences has risen to 65 in the district, with eight active cases. After much discussion a motion was made to move to Phase 3 at the high school and Phase 2 at the ECDC, elementary and middle school. Phase 3 is masks are required for all staff and students. Phase 2 is face masks are encouraged for all staff and students. The motion passed 5-2. The board also approved Mr. Howie to pursue the KDHE testing grant. A motion was made and approved to recommend masks for spectators at activities if they are unable to socially distance. The meeting adjourned. The next board meeting will be Monday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Central office.
The USD 210 Board of Education met Monday, August 30 for a special meeting at the Central Office at 6:30 a.m. The board approved the hires of Helena Giesbrecht for food service at the MS/HS building and Maria Caballero for food service at the elementary. The board also accepted the resignations of Janeth Castro as ESL aide at the high school and Cash Anthony as athletic director/assistant principal.
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