Herington USD 487 -

ATTN: Seniors If you are planning on having a senior banner, we will be taking ALL senior photos for banners on Tuesday, August 16th starting at 1:00-3:45. There will be ONE banner with multiple images on it.Please meet with your coaches to get uniforms. This includes: volleyball, football, cross country, basketball, track, golf, cheerleading, dance, and band.

HES needs teacher/cafe/library aides and paraeducators! These are very important positions for our students! For the USD487 teacher aide positions, please visit the HES office or USD487 BOE office to pick up an application for one of our teacher/cafe/library aide positions we have available. If you are interested in one of the USD305 CKCIE cooperative paraeducator positions (these positions report for duty on site at Herington Elementary School but are employed through USD305) please follow the link below: https://www.applitrack.com/usd305/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff&subcategory=Paraeducator+for+Sped Click on the Apply button under the "Paraeducator - USD 487 Herington Unified School District" tab (you will need to scroll down and the tab is located about halfway down the web page). If you have any questions please call 785-258-3234 or e-mail Nick Morgan at nmorgan@usd487.org.

Breakfast/Lunch Menu for August Welcome Back!!

Morning weights will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:30 for this school year starting Monday, August 22nd. Thank you

HHS and HMS Fall Sports Practices for Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country, will beging Monday, August 15th at 3-45pm. MS practice will end between 5:30 and 5:45. All student athletes competing in a fall activity must have a physical on file before they can participate in practice. Observing practice would be allowed. Physical forms can be picked up in the HS/MS offices or at the Herington Health Clinic.

There will be a Middle School Cheer Meeting for students who signed up for cheer in the spring and their parents on Tuesday, August 9th at 5:30 pm at the Middle School Room 313.  Please bring your physical if you haven't turned it in yet.  

HES is still in need of teacher/cafe/library aides and paraeducators! This is a great opportunity to join a great group of professionals serving a great group of students! For the USD487 teacher aide positions, please visit the HES office or USD487 BOE office to pick up an application for one of our teacher/cafe/library aide positions we have available. If you are interested in one of the USD305 CKCIE cooperative paraeducator positions (these positions report for duty on site at Herington Elementary School but are employed through USD305) please follow the link below: https://www.applitrack.com/usd305/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff&subcategory=Paraeducator+for+Sped Click on the Apply button under the "Paraeducator - USD 487 Herington Unified School District" tab (you will need to scroll down and the tab is located about halfway down the web page). If you have any questions please call 785-258-3234 or e-mail Nick Morgan at nmorgan@usd487.org.

Herington Elementary School is in need of teacher/cafe/library aides and paraeducators! For the USD487 teacher aide positions, please visit the HES office or USD487 BOE office to pick up an application for one of our teacher/cafe/library aide positions we have available. If you are interested in one of the USD305 CKCIE cooperative paraeducator positions (these positions report for duty on site at Herington Elementary School but are employed through USD305) please follow the link below: https://www.applitrack.com/usd305/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff&subcategory=Paraeducator+for+Sped Click on the Apply button under the "Paraeducator - USD 487 Herington Unified School District" tab (you will need to scroll down and the tab is located about halfway down the web page). If you have any questions please call 785-258-3234 or e-mail Nick Morgan at nmorgan@usd487.org. We hope you will consider joining a terrific team!

https://fancloth.shop/ZLQED Less than 48 hours left to purchase items from the Railer Volleyball Store!! Thanks for your support.

Megan Mein and Lisa Beye presented at the K-ACTE Conference in Wichita today. They presented on IPS and Electronic Career Portfolios. Sophia Weber helped facilitate sessions with other CTSO State Officers.

Last call for backpacks. I need to know today if you are interested in ordering one. Please email lbeye@usd487.org.

USD 487 is looking for an Elementary instructional aide, and a HS instructional aide. Interested parties are encouraged to apply at the District office located at 19 N Broadway in Herington.

The Railer Volleyball Store closes one week from today! Don't miss out on ordering your Railer Gear! Thanks for your support! https://fancloth.shop/ZLQED

FBLA members and adviser Lisa Beye are spending the day at Emporia State University at the FBLA State Leadership Seminar. Members Kenzie Castleberry, Leslyn Kremeier, Harley LaRosa, Ashley Mascareno and Aiden Thibadou are participating in leadership workshops and gearing up for a new FBLA year. State Officers Eleanor Silhan and Sophia Weber are leading workshops with the members of the state officer team.

We are once again offering backpacks. In order for us to have them by the end of August we will need to order by August 1st. The price of the backpacks are $50. There is no additional charge for the personalization. Payment for the backpack needs to be made before the order is made. Payments can be dropped off at the district office. To order please contact Lisa Beye at lbeye@usd487.org.

Herington middle schools students will be serving concessions at the mud run on Sunday, July 24th from 12-6pm. We will have pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs , Smithville sausages: smoked, cheddar, and jalapeño cheddar. Togo orders are welcome at the East gate by the concession building if you choose to not attend the mud run. Come out and support our students.

HHS Football Store Open Support your 2022 Railer Football team and get your team gear! The Football team will be doing a team gear sale through Fancloth. All orders will be taken online at https://fancloth.shop/SSLEX The shop will be open until August 3rd. At that time your order will be processed and shipped out 2-3 weeks after August 3rd directly to your house. https://fancloth.shop/SSLEX

https://fancloth.shop/ZLQED This is our volleyball store. It ships right to your house. Put a player name in the box so they get the credit for the sale. The store closes Aug 3rd so we can get our items before volleyball starts. Let me know if you have any questions. lbeye@usd487.org

The Friday (7/15) Junior High camp session will be the community pool from 4-5 PM. Cost will be covered. At 5 students are free to go home. It will be hot so water and sunscreen is advisable. Please pick up and drop off your student at the pool.

Now Hiring Director of Childcare Services – The childcare Lead teacher/Director will be responsible for management and coordination of staff schedules and assigned duties. Other duties may include completion of State and Federal reporting as required for licensure/operation of the facility, communication with USD 487 administration/staff, creation of lesson plans, serving meals, changing diapers, writing daily reports, recording attendance, engaging in play, assisting to put children to sleep, and creating a safe environment where the children will play and learn. Partner and communicate with the parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children. Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners. SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. • Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality. • Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. • Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information. • Teamwork - Ability to work well in team-oriented facility. Treats others in a fair and caring manner. Helps create an environment of teamwork that results in quality care. • Ethics - Treats people with respect; upholds organizational values. • Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures. • Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. • Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently • Professionalism – Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. • Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality. • Quantity – Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. • Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. • Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. • Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent. • Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. • Initiative – Volunteers readily; Seeks increased responsibilities; Asks for and offers help when needed. • Leadership - Demonstrates good leadership and communication skills. • Remains positive in all situations involving customers, as well as co-workers. Job Types: Full-time Pay: Annual Salary commensurate with experience/qualifications Benefits: * KPERS retirement * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance* Personal and Sick leave * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Location: Herington USD 487 Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30-4:30 This will be a school year job, With the possibility for year-round employment. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Early Childhood development/early education degree from post-secondary institution is preferred. Must be a licensed childcare provider in the state of Kansas. Child Development Association (CDA) credential from KDHE required. CPR certification required. Background verification check 18 hours of clocked KDHE approved trainings within 30 days of hiring. Will provide CPR and first aid trainings. Health assessment on file Complete and pass a physical and TB skin test