District News

Congratulations to Adriana Zaragoza, Special Education Paraprofessional!

Congratulations to Ashley Copple, Early Childhood Coordinator!

The class undertook the project as a community service opportunity.

From Dr. Jason Dandoy, Superintendent of Schools, and Theresa Rangel, Board of Education President.

Congratulations to Julie Howard and Deb Ayers-Geist!

In addition to receiving top ratings, the programs have seen growth in their enrollment numbers.

Thank you to the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office for this opportunity!

The resource is a result of community collaboration.

From Dr. Jason Dandoy, Superintendent of Schools, and Theresa Rangel, Board of Education President.

Princess Horton is in the Class of 2024 at Turner High School

Congratulations Mr. Ricky Gutierrez, Special Education Teacher at Turner Elementary.

Congratulations to Ms. Stump!

Congratulations to Mr. Werner!

The students received a tour of the new facility.

The team earned 4th place out of 740 submissions.

From Dr. Jason Dandoy, Superintendent of Schools, and Theresa Rangel, Board of Education President.

Do you have interest in becoming a teacher but your degree is in something other than education? Educator Academy can help.

The feedback from students and staff has been positive.

The program received a grant from the Kansas Department of Children's Services.

The auto shop is accepting vehicles from the public.

During the presentation, there were moments of both laughter and seriousness as he spoke about his personal life experiences and shared a message of the importance of how to treat others.

The initiative is intended to increase access to books for early childhood families as well as promote children's reading habits outside of the school environment. 

Oak Grove Elementary makes "Grow Your Own" program hire.

The purpose of the program is to provide students a safe place to anonymously submit information.

Funding will be used to enhance the digital citizenship curriculum in library classes for grades K - 5.

From Dr. Jason Dandoy, Superintendent of Schools, and Theresa Tillery, Board of Education President.

The project was completed through a grant from KDHE's "Keep It Clean Kansas"

USD 202 is served by an elected seven-member Board of Education.

The two students spent a week in Topeka this past summer.

Dr. Watson was taken on student-led tours of TMS and Turner Elementary.

Updates on the district strategic plan for the 23 - 24 school year.

Congratulations to our Turner Points of Light recipients, Dr. Chaurice Jacobson and Robert Rowlett.

From Dr. Jason Dandoy, Superintendent of Schools, and Theresa Tillery, Board of Education President.

Congratulations to our three staff members who will be serving in new leadership capacities for the 23 - 24 school year! 

This summer, students were invited to attend the YMCA SPARK program.

The renovations are scheduled to be completed by the end of summer.

Turner Elementary STEM students benefit from the space-centered program.

This year's graduating cohort is the first to go through all four years of the program.

The programs brings the school community together through reading.

The senior fought hard for first place in the 100lb weight class.

Congratulations to Anne Atkinson, Junction Elementary Teacher!

Congratulations to Andrea Pate, TMS English Language Arts Teacher!

Included in the projects is a renovation to the Turner Aquatics Center, which will temporarily close to the public.

The opportunity was possible because of a partnership between USD 202 and KC Ballet's R.O.A.D. Program

Students toured the local General Motors and Owens Corning facilities.

Through collaboration with community partners, student groups have been increasing volunteer work in Turner.

Congratulations to Lexi Furminger and Lisa Frakes for being named one of thirty-two educators in the state to win the 2023 Kansas Horizon Award!

Following the 20 - 21 school year, many students were eager to return to the traditional style classroom, but some preferred the cohort style.

The team will be visiting each elementary school throughout the fall semester to read with elementary students and share what it is like being a basketball player at the college level.

After thoroughly reviewing many programs, the Eureka Math Curriculum was selected.

This year, the football team meals get an upgrade with the help of THS Culinary students.

THS's JV Scholars Bowl team places first at the Eudora Invitational

Congratulations to our Turner Points of Light recipients, Shelby Hanna and Ramla Withers!

Turner DAC was chosen as the site of this year's Kansas versus Missouri All-Star Football game, and featured two Golden Bear athletes!

This school year, USD 202 began a partnership with STARBASE KC, a program with the goal of motivating students to explore STEM options as they continue their education.

Students in USD 202 AVID courses complete student-led community service projects each semester.

All Kids Bike eight week program teaches bike safety to all USD 202 kindergarten students.