Wrestlers Make Trip to State

March 1, 2010 • Jackson DeLay  
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Holton qualified five wrestlers for the state tournament.  Two out of the five placed.  Kane and Drake Lovvorn finished 5th and 4th respectively.  The Lovvorn cousins each entered with a hefty resume and high finishes at regionals.  Senior Kane finished 1st in regionals, while Junior Drake took 2nd.... Read more »

Financial Meeting Completed

February 15, 2010 • Jackson DeLay  
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Several community members, the school board, and those employed in the district gathered Monday night to talk about USD 336’s current budget situation.  A paper with potential budget cuts was handed out and then those present were able to ask questions and voice their opinion.  A few letters... Read more »

Washburn Tech Scholarship and Information

February 5, 2010  
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Consortium Scholarship Students may be eligible for up to $1000 in tuition savings!  To qualify, students must graduate from a high school that is a member of the Washburn Tech consortium during the year in which they request the tuition discount.  Eligible individuals may continue a program started... Read more »

Potential Budget Cuts Announced

January 22, 2010 • Jackson DeLay  
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Potential budget cuts for next year have been released.  These are not final decisions, just potential cuts.  View the cuts here. A meeting will be held February 8th at 7:00 P.M. at the Holton High School.  Community members are welcome to come and discuss  the financial situation and the potential... Read more »

New Budget Information

January 15, 2010 • Dr. Karleskint  
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No doubt many of you are aware that Governor Parkinson gave his State of the State address on Monday night. In it he asked the legislature to consider passing a one cent sales tax increase for three years and raise the tobacco tax significantly. These increases would help the state get out of a budget... Read more »

Kiosk Keeps Memories

January 13, 2010  
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If you have lost your yearbook, don’t worry, you can still go back and look at your classmates.  The kiosk is a virtual way to remember your classmates.  This system is a touch screen machine that allows people to scroll through and look at different years’ graduating classes.  This has... Read more »

Snow Days Add to Already Blacked Out Days

January 11, 2010  
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Due to the budget cuts, days of school have been “blacked out” in order to save the district money.  On these blackout dates everybody except for teachers and administrators will not be in school.  These cuts are projected to save up to $200,000. For students, these days allow them time... Read more »