MARISSA MEIS
USD 308
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools has been recognized by the Kansas State Department of Education with multiple awards based on quantitative and qualitative measures of student success in the district.
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) has recognized USD 308 with the Copper Award in Social-Emotional Growth and the Bronze Award in Individual Plan of Study through their 2022 Kansans Can Star Recognition Awards Program. The Copper Star Recognition distinguishes the district’s work in achieving student development in social, emotional and character competencies that promote learning and success in life. The Bronze Star Award recognizes the district’s use of personalized learning.
The Kansas Star Recognition Program seeks to provide Kansas districts an opportunity to validate the coherent, rigorous and sustained commitment required to improve adult and student outcomes.
“This recognition should be celebrated throughout your district and be used to help guide your strategic focus in the coming year. Congratulations to everyone at Hutchinson Public Schools for their exceptional work!” said Kansas Commissioner of Education, Dr. Randy Watson.
“We are proud to be recognized once more by the Kansas State Department of Education through their Kansans Can STAR Recognition Program. Our Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment team have been working hard to ensure the success in these areas and this recognition reflects the excellence of our staff and students throughout USD 308,” said USD superintendent Dr. Dawn Johnson.