USD 403 News
March 2021
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Principal's Note:
Principal's Note:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank a great staff and student body on what has been one of the toughest and most challenging years of my career. While I'm not thankful for this pandemic and the new "normal" we are forced to work with, I'm proud of the efforts of our staff, students, and community to get through this trying time together. It has been great watching our Student-Council step it up and offer a variety of activities such as digital escape rooms, sexy leg/staff baby photo contests, and team building just to name a few to help keep student spirits up. A special thank you goes out to sponsors Janelle Maier and Jessica Funk for leading these fun activities.
Sincerely, Brandon Rice
Student Led Conferences on Monday March 8th.
Student Led Conferences on Monday March 8th.
Nice work to all students who created new presentations/materials for this years SLC. I am pleased with your efforts and thanks to all the parents who made time to meet with your child. Anyone who needs to make up their conference times please have your student meet with their seminar teacher to reschedule.
Otis Bison elementary school celebrated Read Across America March 1st-5th with a week of reading activities in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. This annual event focuses on the fun and importance of reading. Teachers had the option of promoting dress up days and with the help of the junior high and high school students all classes had the chance to buddy up and read. The students looked forward to this time all week! Thank you teachers for encouraging reading every day!
Spring Break March 15th-19th 2021
Spring Break March 15th-19th 2021
Cougars on Camera:
Cougars on Camera:
Staff Spotlight
Staff Spotlight
¡Hola! My name is Ann Baus. I teach Spanish I and II at Otis-Bison High School, and I also oversee the Virtual Learning Classes (VLC) and the English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. In addition, I have taught a variety of science classes and served as the director of Barton County Academy in my 25+ of teaching.
I have a Bachelor of Arts In biology and Spanish from McPherson College and a Master of Science in Developmental Plant Genetics from Oklahoma State University.
I am married and have three daughters, two sons-in-law, a granddaughter and two grandsons!
In my spare time, I volunteer in the community and my church. I also like to read, write, garden, travel (especially to Spanish-speaking countries), take pictures and spend time with my family!
Congratulations to Ann who is also the 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year nominee for USD #403. She will compete for the Regional 1 award on Saturday, March 27, 2021 via the following live YouTube link: https://youtu.be/1_2pEsQMeLQ
High School Track Practice begins March 9th
High School Track Practice begins March 9th
Junior High Track Practice begins March 22nd
Cheer tryouts March 22nd-26th
No School April 2nd and 5th. Happy Easter
State Assessments TBA
Senior Trip May 10th-12th
Graduation May 15th @ 10am
8th Grade Graduation May 18th @ 6:30pm
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