MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Even though school’s out for the summer, it’s anything but quiet at Hutchinson Public Schools.
USD 308 Director of Communications Stacy Goss says the district is taking full advantage of the student-free months to deep-clean every classroom and tackle major maintenance projects. One big item on the list — Don Michael Field will be closed June 23rd through July 3rd for track repainting. Goss says the field is well-used by the community and asks folks to stay off during that time.
Ferris Elementary is also getting a facelift this summer with new flooring, fresh paint, and new blinds. The district rotates building improvements each summer, and Ferris is this year’s focus.
Goss tells us, "It’s not just cleaning desks — we’re deep-cleaning, fixing, painting, upgrading. The work never really stops."
Meanwhile, USD 308’s free summer lunch program is in full swing. Kids 18 and under can receive free grab-and-go meals at several locations — no paperwork or income requirements needed. Goss says last summer, the district served more than 66,000 meals, and they expect similar numbers this year.
"If you’ve ever been on the fence about it, please come out. Every meal helps a family and helps support the program." Goss said.
Enrollment for the fall opens online on July 11, with reminders going out via email, text, social media, and the district app. Open houses will be scheduled closer to the start of the school year once all summer projects are wrapped up.
And a quick congratulations to Hutch High’s Terrell King, who’s representing the Salthawks in this year’s Shrine Bowl football game, alongside Coach Mike Vernon.