“Where the Buffaloes Reign”
USD# 226 Newsletter
February 2017
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USD 226 District Office
409 School Addition, PO Box 400
620-873-2081
Meade High School
409 School Addition
620-873-2981
Meade Elementary School/Jr High
310 East Grant
620-873-2671
Meade Community Learning Center
147 North Fowler
620-873-2169
For the 2nd straight year the
Lady Buffaloes won the
High
Plains
League
Basketball Championship
by defeating the Elkhart
Wildcats by a score of 6441. Currently the Lady
Buffaloes are undefeated
and ranked 2nd in state by
the
Kansas
Basketball
Coaches’ Association.
By
Tuesday, February 14
Contact – Mrs. Marceau
Text – 620-253-2645
[email protected]
The Meade Buffaloes were
the Runner-Up in the High
Plains League Tournament
on January 21st. After
winning their two first
round games, they lost a
tough battle in the finals.
Even though the Buffaloes
led almost the entire game,
the boys were overtaken by
the Cimarron Bluejays.
from Mr. Moshier
Forensics season is underway and the team and
coaches are very excited to get started and they
have a full slate of meets this month. We will be
hosting a meet on Thursday Feb. 16th starting at
3:00.
State Scholars Bowl will be held Saturday Feb.
11th at Scott City High School. Our Scholars Bowl
team has had a great year and we are excited for
them and their coaches; Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Byer
as they look forward to the State meet.
The Hi-Plains League BB tournament was held in
Elkhart and Garden City during the week of Jan.
16 - 21. The boys finished the tournament 2-1
placing 2nd and the girls finished up 3-0 and are
the 2017 HPL Champions. We are very proud of
both our teams and coaches!
The end of the regular season is fast approaching
but we have a very busy month of Feb. with
games just about every Tues. and Fri. night. We
will finish the regular season at home versus
Spearville on Tuesday. Feb. 21st. We are
anticipating on be hosting the 1st round of SubState on Monday February 27th and Tuesday
February 28th. The Sub-State tournament will be
held at Stanton Co.
“Count Your Kid In”
Developmental Screening Clinic
(For children from birth to 5 years of age)
Your child’s hearing, vision, and overall development
(Self-help, thinking, social & communication skills, and muscle development)
Will be screened by trained professionals.
ARROWHEAD WEST, INC.
&
SKACD # 613
ARE OFFERING A FREE SCREENING
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-203 N. PARK-MEADE
Friday,
February
24, 2017
Friday, March
6, 2015
9:30 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
MES Celebrates 100th Day with Reading
To make an appointment call: 873-2671
Developmental challenges can be identified early and help is
available!
Daily reminders and manners parents should reinforce
and teach at home:
•Magic words such as hello, please, you’re welcome, I’m sorry, and
thank you.
•To be honest, on time, diligent, show friends their sympathy, as
well as show the utmost respect for their elders and all teachers.
•To be clean, not talk with your mouth full, and how/where to
properly dispose of garbage.
•To be organized, take good care of their belongings, and that it is
not okay to touch others.
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Meade Wins 5th Annual Kayettes’ Tug-O-War Contest
On Tuesday, January 10th, Meade Kayettes hosted the 5th annual Tug-O-War against Southwestern Heights. Participants from Meade and Heights,
went head to head to raise money for Molly Brenner (pictured in the middle below) and her family. Meade came out victorious. In the end, $2,160 were
raised. What a treat to have Molly back in the high school for a picture with the Kayette members.
Molly
Exchange Students Bring Culture
to the Junior High Classroom
The Junior High classes enjoyed hearing from the six exchange students studying at
MHS. The students learned about differences in culture, schools and food in Spain,
Norway, Japan, Thailand, and Italy. The exchange students did a fantastic job of
sharing what life is like elsewhere and the joy of experiencing life here in Meade,
Kansas! The junior high would like to send a big THANK YOU to each of them for
sharing and giving us a glimpse of their lives!
H – To Support Hooker Student Who Passed Away
4th Graders Spend Lunch Sampling Chinese Food
To Put Information in The Open Range
Please Contact
Kenneth Harshberger,
[email protected] or 873-2081
Or
Tyler Flavin, [email protected] or 873-2671
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6th Graders Qualify for Honor Band
Seven 6th grade students were recently selected to perform in the
Southwest Honor Band which will be held in Minneola on Feb. 15, 2017.
-Andrew Martin, Trombone
-Kela Schnelle, Bassoon
-Kaylee Bunting, Trombone
-Leilani Schnelle, Percussion
-Lexi Potter, Clarinet
-Lisa Garber, Saxophone
-Grayden Stapleton, Trumpet
These students have worked incredibly hard and they should be very proud
of their hard work and talents.
Say “I love you” with a
Singing Valentine!
Nothing tells someone you care like a Singing
Valentine from the Meade High School
Kayettes. For only $3.00, your loved one will be
serenaded at home, work, or wherever you
choose on Tuesday, Feb. 14th. To make
arrangements for purchase, call or text Mrs.
Marceau at 620-253-2645 or email your
requests to [email protected]. One of our
group captains will contact you with a list of
songs.
Middle School Students Take Book Challenge
7 Students of Meade Elementary (grades 5-8) took the library's challenge and read 5 of
James Patterson's Middle School books in the 2nd nine weeks. To celebrate we
The second semester is underway and we are already busy watched the movie, "Middle School, the Worst Years of My Life" and enjoyed popcorn,
preparing for many exciting activities here at the elementary and drinks and snacks. A new challenge will be coming soon!
junior high school. Our fifth through eighth grade students
Mr. Marceau - Librarian
participated in the Hi-Plains League Math Contest on January 25th.
This contest consists of the students taking three separate tests in
geometry, problem solving, and mental math.
The County Spelling Bee is January 31st. Twenty Meade
students fifth through eighth grade will vie for the opportunity to
represent our county at the state spelling bee on the campus of
Fort Hays State University.
Our elementary and junior high music and band students have
league and state competitions that are quickly approaching. The
fifth and sixth grade music students have had an exciting and
rewarding year with many receiving local and state honors.
Congratulations students and their teachers Mr. Rempel and Mr.
Klaker for their hard work!
The rec. basketball season is underway and boys and girls in
third through sixth grade are traveling to schools in Southwest
Kansas on Saturdays playing basketball. The junior high basketball
season is coming to an end as they are in their final week of regular
season action and will conclude the season the first week of
February with their league tournament. The Junior High Quiz Bowl
team is preparing for another successful season. Through the end
of January into March they will compete against league schools in
preparation for the culminating league bowl, which will crown the
Pictured: Alyssa Gipson, Holly Reimer, Kayla Rocha, Vincent Lynn, Brian Reimer, April Hough, and Tori Carpenter
Hi-Plains League Champion.
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8th Graders Begin a Living History Project
at Lone Tree Retirement Center
The 8th grade class spent time getting to know some special residents at the Lone
Tree Retirement Center as they embarked on a project highlighting living history.
The students prepared interview questions and sat with residents to find out about
their childhood experiences, career highlights, military involvement, and lifetime
experiences throughout their journeys. The students enjoyed their time so much,
that they've requested more time to visit! The students will prepare presentations
about the lives of their resident and share them at LTRC during the month of
February. Many thanks to the staff at LTRC and these residents for helping us learn
about the rich history that resides right here in our home town.
Recently our high school boys and girls
competed in the High Plains League
Tournament. Both teams won their first
round games and played in the
championship games. I also had the
Mr. Harshberger
privilege of taking the high school and Jr.
high band to play during those last two games. It was exciting to watch the
boys play their hearts out to a team that clearly outsized our Buffaloes and
to nearly win the championship. The girls worked as a team to once again
win the tournament.
Even with all this said, what impressed me the most was our students
and staff during this long week of the tournament. I was told directly by an
individual how great our kids were. I totally agree! I watched our players
listen to their coaches and do everything they could to become league
champions. Win or lose – working together as a team at such a high level
makes you a winner in my books. Our coaches pushed the players, all while
requiring our athletes to be respectful and represent themselves and the
school well during these games.
When I took the band students, they helped to load and unload even in
the rain. They had to move from one side of the stands to the other side for
the 2nd game and I never heard them complain. They cheered and played
their hearts out to support our Buffaloes. Even our bus driver commented
on how good these band members where. By-the-way we were the only
band at the tournament from any school – Thanks Meade Pep Band!
People sometimes talk about how bad “these kids are now-a-days.”
Well, I am here to tell you this past week was a proud moment to be the
superintendent of “these kids.” And oh by-the-way “these kids” helped raise
well over $2,000 for Molly Brenner and her family just the week before. Just
this week “these kids” assembled in the gym, dressed in blue to form the
letter “H,” and posted a picture on Twitter and Facebook to show support
for the young man who died in Hooker last week. I see things like this every
week, so there are many instants I am very proud of “these kids.”
Wanna WIN a 65” Smart TV ?
The MHS Cheerleaders are selling
chances to win a 65” Smart TV~valued
at over $750!!
1 chance for $10 or 6 for $50!!
Buy your chance from any of the
MHS Cheerleaders
by Friday, Feb. 17th!!
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5th-8th High Plains League Math Contest Held in Meade
High Honors
5th grade
Harrison Bachman
Kynlee Flavin
Liz Hawley
Holly Reimer
Paige Sions
Lily Viney
6th grade
Alyssa Gipson
Andrew Martin
Kyra Shewey
Grayden Stapleton
7th grade
Korben Clawson
Melia Friesen
Michala Goff
Zach Hawley
Joshua Hughes
Cheyenne Meairs
Allie Miller
Meagan Reimer
Kylin Rudzik
Haley Thompson
Ian Unruh
Zach Volden
8th grade
Tori Carpenter
Hailey Ellis
Logan Kane
Breanna Quillin
Vance Shewey
Honors
5th grade
Susie Driedger
Brock Keith
Logan Keith
Vincent Lynn
Cole Papay
Trent Roberts
Alan Rodarmel
Ryan Urquidez
6th grade
Wyatt Ellis
Lisa Garber
Emberlynn Miller
Brayden Norris
Harley Norris
Kate Orr
Brady Papay
Lexie Potter
Yanet Ramirez
Kayla Rocha
Kela Schnelle
Leilani Schnelle
Problem Solving
Geometry
Mental Math
Derrick Gipson (8) - 3rd
Alley Ross (8) - 4th
Derrick Gipson (8) - 3rd
Joshua Hughes (7) - 7th
Derrick Gipson (8) - 7th
Breanna Quillin (8) - 10th
Korben Clawson (7) - 8th
Korben Clawson (7)- 7th
Vance Shewey (8)- 10th
Alyssa Gipson (6) - 4th
Liz Hawley (5) - 7th
Korben Clawson (7) - 8th
Andrew Martin (6) - 9th
Harrison Bachman (5)- 8th
Joshua Hughes (7) - 8th
Harrison Bachman (5)-6th
Holly Reimer (5)- 9th
Alyssa Gipson (6) - 7th
Holly Reimer (5) - 7th
Kynlee Flavin (5) - 10th
Harrison Bachman (5) - 6th
Holly Reimer (5) - 10th
"Count Your Kid In" Developmental Screening
Clinic (for children from birth to 5 years of age)
is being offered February 24, 2017, from
9:30am-3:00pm at the United Methodist
Church in Meade.
7th grade
Emily Flowers
Hayden Golliher
Kaya Hartnett
Trace Hegwood
Caleb Howard
Myles Kelsay
Giselle
Mercado
Ashton Miller
Brian Reimer
Xannica Szary
Call 873-2671 to Register
8th grade
Madison Bergkamp
Derrick Gipson
Abby Klassen
Wyatt Kramer
Bree Neel
Alley Ross
Tyler Salyer
Katie Welsh
Haydn Weston
Trinity Woods
NO SCHOOL PS-12
February 20
President’s Day
February 2017
MES/MJH hosted the HPL Math Contest last week. Our mathletes made a good showing
on the day. Overall, our 8th grade team finished in 3rd place, and our 5th grade team
came in at 4th place. Lakin won the 8th grade division. Wichita County took first place
overall for 5th, 6th, and 7th grades. All four MES fifth grade students placed in the top ten
in the Geometry division. At least one MES/MJH student from all four grade levels placed
in the top ten for both Problem Solving and Mental Math. Congratulations to our MES/MJH
Mathletes and their teachers on another great contest!
Kansas is pushing for its students to answer the question, "What am I going to do after
high school?" If your student is not confident in his/her response, Wichita State University
is hosting an event called Major Exploration Day to help students find some direction. It is
open to students of any grade 9-12.
The event kicks off with speaker Daniel Seddiqui, author of 50 Jobs in 50 States. He
will talk about his experience of graduating college without any idea what to do and share
what he learned. Next, students will work with the Career Development staff and complete
an aptitude test to help find strengths and match those to possible majors and careers. The
rest of the day will be filled with lunch, time with alums, current students, faculty and staff to
answer any questions about any areas of interest.
If this sounds beneficial to your student, please RSVP at wichita.edu/visit.
Wichita State University
Friday, February 10, 2017
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $15
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​(Front L to R) Kellie Miller, Kierra Ingram, Abbie Gipson, Trenton Klein, Piper Klaker, Johnny McAtee, Henry, Tacha, Rachelle Neeley, Evan Inlow
(Back L to R) Kate Parker, Kolby Knavel, Preston Miller, Kylin Rudzik, Jaryn Knott, Grayden Stapleton, Myles Kelsay, Lauren Goff.
Monday
Tuesday
Breakfast is listed 1st each day.
Grab & Go Breakfast is 2nd.
Lunch is listed 3rd & 2nd Choice
is listed below the line.
Sometime options are just for
HS or GS or for 5th-12th grades.
Wednesday
Thursday
Waffles
G & G – Mini Pancakes
1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hamburger, French Fries
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
2nd Ch-Hot Dog, French Fries
Chef Salad (5th-12th)
Breakfast Bites
6
G & G – Muffins
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BBQ Beef Sand., French Fries
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk___
2nd -Roast Bf. Cheese Wrap, FF
Crispy Chicken Salad (5th-12th)
Sausage, Hashbrowns
7
G & G – Breakfast Burrito
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chicken Wrap, Chips
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
2nd Ch.-Corn Dog, Chips
Pancakes
G & G – Waffle Sticks
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Apple Strudel
14
G & G – Donuts
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Meatball Sub, Potato Salad
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
2nd Ch.-Roast Beef Wrap, Potato
Salad
Scrambled Eggs, Toast
15
G & G – Egg Bake
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Nacho Supreme, Refried Beans
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_
Waffles
21
G & G – Breakfast Burrito
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Pulled Pork Sand., Tator Tots
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_
2nd Ch. – Ham Cheese Wrap,
Tator Tots
Breakfast Pizza
G & G – Bagel Bites
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
13
Sloppy Joe, Tator Tots
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
2ndCh.Turkey Cheese Sand, Tator T
Chef Salad (5th-12th)
20
NO SCHOOL PS-12
Presidents’ Day
French Toast Sticks
27
G & G – Sausage Cheese Biscuit
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beef Cheese Burrito, Chips/Salsa
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk _
2nd Ch-.Roast Beef Wrap,
Chef Salad (5th-12th)
February 2017
Waffles
G & G – Breakfast Pizza
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
8
Chicken Quesadilla, Bl. Bean Salsa
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
2nd Ch.-Turkey Cheese Wrap
Chef Salad (5th-12th)
2nd Ch.-Chicken Sandwich, Chips
Grilled Chicken Salad
(5th-12th)
22
Little Smokies, Mac & Cheese
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
2nd C.-McRib Sand, Mac & Cheese
Chef Salad (5th-12th)
Donuts
G & G – Breakfast Burrito
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BBQ Chicken, Rice
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk
2nd Ch.-Roast Beef Cheese
Wrap, Rice
Friday
2
Poptarts
G & G – Donuts
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Pizza, Dessert
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk
3
2nd Ch.-Riblet Sand., Dessert
Grilled Chicken Salad (5th-12th)
Breakfast Pizza
9
G & G – Croissant Sandwich
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Fish Sandwich, French Fries
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
2nd Ch. – Gilled Chicken
Sandwich, French Fries
Muffins
10
G & G – Pancake on a Stick
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chicken Fajitas, Rice
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
Cinnamon Twist
G & G– Cinnamon Roll
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Fruit Bar
17
G & G – Poptarts, Fruit Roll-up
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Corn Dogs, Chips
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk _
16
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes,
Gravy, Corn, Roll
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk________
2ndCh.-Ham Cheese Wrap, Chips
Grilled Chicken Salad (5th-12th)
2ndCh-Ham Cheese Sub., Chips
2nd Ch.Chicken Nuggets, SameSide
Chef Salad (5th-12th)
Sausage Cheese Biscuit
23
G & G – Biscuit & Gravy
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Crispy Chicken Sand, Cole Slaw
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
2nd Ch. – Club Sub, Cole Slaw
Donuts
24
G & G – Cherry Strudel
Chicken Wrap, Chips
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
2nd C. Turkey Cheese Sub., Chips
Crispy Chicken Salad (5th-12th)
Poptarts
28
G & G – Waffles
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Steak Fingers, French Fries
Salad Bar, Fruit, Milk_________
2ndCh.- Chicken Sandwich,
French Fries
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