November:

   This is the month that we celebrate Thanksgiving.   It is also a time for all of us to reflect on things for which we are thankful.   I hope all of you get the chance to spend some time with family and friends around the holiday.   I also hope that you find many things that you are thankful for this year.   Personally, I am very thankful to serve as the superintendent of this district.  There is no perfect school district and we will always have obstacles that we have to overcome.  However, most of the time, I have found that people are willing to work together to solve those problems which is what life is all about.  

      Although we have had a pretty mild fall season and November looks to be fairly quiet as well – the days of Winter weather will be here at some point.   As always – I just want to remind parents that if there is a decision to cancel school – we will use the Parent Square app, so make sure your correct number is in the system.   Also, if the decision is made to have school, but the location in which you live makes it unsafe for your student to attend that day – just let the school know.   The final decision for your student on bad weather days is up to you.   In rural Kansas, snow and ice can impact one road considerably, but two miles away may not be bad.  Therefore, where you live does make a difference.   Bad weather days are excused.   Also – if anyone has figured out a way to outguess mother nature – please share your secret, as it seems she has a mind of her own!!

 As always - I truly appreciate the support that this community shows for our students and our school.  Conway Springs is a great place to raise children!!

   ****If anyone is interested in becoming a substitute teacher or substitute bus driver, we are running very low in this area.  Please contact the district office if interested at 620-456-2961*****

Respectfully,

Clay Murphy - Superintendent of Schools