To ensure the safety of our students & staff, all classes & activities are cancelled for Thursday, Jan 9th.
Due to the road conditions in Woodbine. The bus will pick up all Woodbine students at the COOP Tomorrow and Friday. Parents, please have your students to the pick up locations by 7:05.
Due to the current road conditions Rural Vista Schools will not be in session on Wednesday January 8th.
Rural Vista schools will not be in session on Tuesday January 7th, 2025.
All classes and activities will be canceled for Monday January 6th for Rural Vista schools.
Tomorrow's HS JV Boys tournament at Hope has been postponed and has been moved to January 18th!
Rural Vista Electronic Device Policy
To help facilitate an optimal learning environment, Rural Vista Schools will follow a cell phone free policy. Cell phones or any other, none district assigned, electronic device that can communicate with other devices will not be allowed during the school day. Students will be required to power down their devices and place them into their assigned box once they enter the school. Devices will be able to be retrieved at the end of the school day or when a student leaves for the day.
Special exceptions may be made and must be approved by the building principal and superintendent.
If at any time a cell phone or electronic device capable of communicating with another device is identified during school hours, this will be deemed a violation of district policy and will be given the appropriate consequences.
Consequences for Violation of District Policy:
First Violation: A student's first violation will result in confiscation of the device for the remainder of the day. The device will be taken to the office and put into the designated lock box. The office will notify the parent/legal guardian of the violation. Students may pick up the device at the end of the school day.
Second Violation: A student's second violation will result in confiscation of the device for the remainder of the day. The device will be taken to the office and put into the designated lock box. The office will notify the parent/legal guardian of the violation and the parent/legal guardian will be required to pick the phone up at the end of the day.
Third Violation: A student's third violation will result in confiscation of the device for the remainder of the day. The device will be taken to the office and put into the designated lock box. The office will notify the parent/guardian of the violation and the parent/guardian will be required to pick the phone up at the end of the day.
Subsequent Violations: Any subsequent violations will result in confiscation of the device for the remainder of the day. The device will be taken to the office and put into the designated lock box. The office will notify the parent/guardian of the violation and the parent/guardian will be required to pick the phone up at the end of the day and an ISS will be assigned to the student.
Policy Refusal: If a student refuses to turn over his/her phone or electronic device that is in violation of the policy, he/she will immediately be given a 1-day ISS. 2-days ISS may be issued if the student has multiple refusals.
False Device: If any student is caught turning in a fake device so that he/she can keep their real device, this will be treated as a refusal to turn in your device and “Policy Refusal” consequences will be followed.
School Sponsored Activities: Use of cell phones and electronic devices on school sponsored activities will be left up to the discretion of the supervising teacher. Students will be expected to respect and follow the supervising teacher’s wishes. Students will be made aware of the supervising teacher’s expectation before the trip leaves the school.
College Class Student’s Electronic Device Agreement
As a student taking a college course through a district approved program, students will be exempt from turning in their cell phones or any other, non district assigned, electronic device that can communicate with other devices. Student will still be subjected to the same consequences for violating the following:
Students will only be allowed to be on their phones to access their dual login with teacher permission. Once the student has completed his/her login, the cell phone needs to be powered off and put away in the student's bag.
If a student is caught on their phone, outside of logging in for class, they will be subject to the same consequences outlined in the district policy.
If a phone is confiscated, per district policy, the student will be unable to login for their classes for the remainder of the school day and work will need to be completed outside of school hours.
Both students and parent/guardian(s) must read and sign this agreement before students will be allowed to enroll in online college classes.
I, ______________________________, have read and understand this agreement. I agree to
(Student’s Printed Name)
follow the policy and only use my electronic device to login in for my college class.
Student Signature:_________________________________ Date:_____________
I, ___________________________________, Have read and understand this agreement that
(Parent’s Printed Name)
my student will abide by.
Parent/Guardian:_____________________________________ Date:____________________
Gym will be open tonight from 6-7 at both schools. HSBB will start practice tomorrow at 10am in Hope. The bus will leave WC at 9:15.
More pictures from the White City Christmas Concert
Directed by Ben Schierling
White City Christmas Concert
Directed by Mr. Ben Schierling
Bruce Graham from Cloud County Community College shared his love of science with White City & Hope students on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Regular BOE Meeting
December 9th, 2024
White City, KS- School Library
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consent Agenda Approval
a. Approval of November Minutes
b. Treasurer’s Report (Cash Summary)
c. Approval of Warrants
4. Adoption of the December Meeting Agenda
5. Public Presentation
a. Citizen’s Open Forum
b. Correspondence
c. Governmental Relations
6. Old Business
a. Cell phone policy
7. New Business
a. Supplementals
b. New Hires
c. Superintendent Vehicle
8. Administrative Updates
a. White City Principal
b. Hope Principal
c. Superintendent
9. Adjournment
White City After School Program invoices will be sent home today with students. If you have a negative balance, you will be receiving an invoice.
Regular BOE Meeting Agenda
November 11th, 2024
Hope, KS- School Library
7:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Consent Agenda Approval
a. Approval of October Minutes
b. Treasurer’s Report (Cash Summary)
c. Approval of Warrants
4. Adoption of the November Meeting Agenda
5. Public Presentation
a. Citizen’s Open Forum
b. Correspondence
c. Governmental Relations
6. Old Business
a. Presentation-Ben Schierling
7. New Business
a. Supplementals
b. Executive Session-Personnel
c. Executive Session-Acquisition of Real Property
8. Administrative Updates
a. Hope Principal
b. White City Principal
c. Superintendent
9. Adjournment
Exemplary Teacher and Student Award
Evan Tate was recognized by the MW Grand Lodge of AF and AM of Kansas for his perfect attendance the first quarter of this school year. Evan received a certificate and a $25 gift card.
Mrs. Kim Stilwell was recognized by the MW Grand Lodge of AF and AM of Kansas for being an exemplary teacher at White City Schools. Mrs. Stilwell received a certificate and a $50 gift card.
High School Football will play at Axtell on Friday. Kick off is set for 7pm and the game will be live streamed on NFHS Network! (It will either be on Axtell's NFHS network or KSHSAA's)
With a majority of our staff having children and wanting to participate in the Halloween parade, we are short 2 gate workers for the Football game. If you are interested in helping please contact the school! We would need you to work from 5:30-7:30ish. Thanks!
JH Basketball and HS Football practices will end at 5:00 today. As always, if you do not feel comfortable sending your child to practice let us know and we will send them home. P/T Conferences will continue as planned!
NCAA INITIAL ELIGIBILITY
Free Webinar for College-Bound Student-Athletes and Families
Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level.
Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level! Copy link to register: https://mc97gsxn49y6wmpf4p2n764zq7z1.pub.sfmc-content.com/vinse4n4gju
High School Football Week 9 will be played at White City on 10/31 with a 7pm kick vs Waverly. Go Heat!