February Announcements
Feb 2, 2026
Lunch
Chicken Crispitos
Peas
California Blend Veggies
Sliced Peaches
Tropical Fruit
Milk
The Word of the Day is arachnid, which is another word for a spider.
HS Wrestling team and individual photos will be during MTSS next Wednesday. Please wear your warmups for the team picture.
Monday
MS BB vs South Haven - West Gym - 4:30pm
HS BB vs Lebo main gym - Main Gym - 4:00pm
Tuesday
HS BB @ Sedan - 5:00pm - Dismissal at 2:30pm
Wednesday
Middle School Scholars Bowl optional practice at 7:00 a.m. in Mrs. Brown's room.
Please enter through the cafeteria doors.
Butler Presentation for 10th - 12th grader & Parents - 6:00pm
Thursday
Middle School Scholars Bowl practice in Mrs. Brown's room during MTSS.
HS Scholars Bowl Regionals 4:00pm - Dismissal at 2:15
HS Forensics @ Medicine Lodge 1:00pm - Dismissal at 10:00am
HS Wrestling @ Eureka - 3:00pm
MS SCBL Play in Game - TBD
Friday
No School - Staff Dev/Work Day
BCC Spelling Bee 1:00
HS Wrestling @ Circle 1:00
HS BB @ Argonia 4:00pm
Saturday
HS WR @ B/G Circle
MS SCBL Play in Game - TBD
Feb 2, 2026
Lunch
Chicken Crispitos
Peas
California Blend Veggies
Sliced Peaches
Tropical Fruit
Milk
The Word of the Day is arachnid, which is another word for a spider.
HS Wrestling team and individual photos will be during MTSS next Wednesday. Please wear your warmups for the team picture.
Monday
MS BB vs South Haven - West Gym - 4:30pm
HS BB vs Lebo main gym - Main Gym - 4:00pm
Tuesday
HS BB @ Sedan - 5:00pm - Dismissal at 2:30pm
Wednesday
Middle School Scholars Bowl optional practice at 7:00 a.m. in Mrs. Brown's room.
Please enter through the cafeteria doors.
Butler Presentation for 10th - 12th grader & Parents - 6:00pm
Thursday
Middle School Scholars Bowl practice in Mrs. Brown's room during MTSS.
HS Scholars Bowl Regionals 4:00pm - Dismissal at 2:15
HS Forensics @ Medicine Lodge 1:00pm - Dismissal at 10:00am
HS Wrestling @ Eureka - 3:00pm
MS SCBL Play in Game - TBD
Friday
No School - Staff Dev/Work Day
BCC Spelling Bee 1:00
HS Wrestling @ Circle 1:00
HS BB @ Argonia 4:00pm
Saturday
HS WR @ B/G Circle
MS SCBL Play in Game - TBD
January Announcements
Jan 30, 2026
Lunch
Chicken Quesadilla
Broccoli & Cheese
Vegetable Juice
Apple Crisp
Mandarin Oranges
Milk
The Word of the Day is raconteur, as in a person skilled in telling stories.
Friday - HS Basketball photos will be immediately after school today. Please get dressed and report to the gym as quickly as possible.
HS Wrestling team and individual photos will be during MTSS next Wednesday. Please wear your warmups for the team picture.
If you're staying for the game tonight and Monday, please move your car to the back parking lot after school to provide more room for our guests.
If you need community service hours please stay after the game tomorrow to help with trash and cleaning up. Please find Dr. Evans at the game and let him know you can help.
Bellah Hickman and Garrett Jackson are the students of the month. Please stop by the office and pick up a form to fill out.
Friday
Hat Day fundraiser for the Junior/Senior Prom - $1
FFA Kahoot @ 3:00pm
HS BB vs Central 4:45pm - Mustang Strong Night
Saturday
HS JV Boys BB Tournament @ Rosalia 10:00am
Monday
MS BB vs South Haven west gym
HS BB vs Lebo main gym
Tuesday
HS BB @ Sedan
Jan 30, 2026
Lunch
Chicken Quesadilla
Broccoli & Cheese
Vegetable Juice
Apple Crisp
Mandarin Oranges
Milk
The Word of the Day is raconteur, as in a person skilled in telling stories.
Friday - HS Basketball photos will be immediately after school today. Please get dressed and report to the gym as quickly as possible.
HS Wrestling team and individual photos will be during MTSS next Wednesday. Please wear your warmups for the team picture.
If you're staying for the game tonight and Monday, please move your car to the back parking lot after school to provide more room for our guests.
If you need community service hours please stay after the game tomorrow to help with trash and cleaning up. Please find Dr. Evans at the game and let him know you can help.
Bellah Hickman and Garrett Jackson are the students of the month. Please stop by the office and pick up a form to fill out.
Friday
Hat Day fundraiser for the Junior/Senior Prom - $1
FFA Kahoot @ 3:00pm
HS BB vs Central 4:45pm - Mustang Strong Night
Saturday
HS JV Boys BB Tournament @ Rosalia 10:00am
Monday
MS BB vs South Haven west gym
HS BB vs Lebo main gym
Tuesday
HS BB @ Sedan
Notice to any parents who planned on attending the opening reception at the Coutts Museum of Art: there has been a change of dates due to plumbing issues. The new reception dates are February 14 & 21. The show will still run the original dates.
Interested in taking college classes?
Join us for a college information night!
February 4, 2026
6 pm
High School Auditorium
Butler representatives will present the opportunities for high school students interested in taking college classes through Butler. Parents and students 10th grade through 12th grade are encouraged to attend.
Join us for a college information night!
February 4, 2026
6 pm
High School Auditorium
Butler representatives will present the opportunities for high school students interested in taking college classes through Butler. Parents and students 10th grade through 12th grade are encouraged to attend.
January Announcements
Jan 29, 2026
Lunch
Breaded Chicken Patty on
Bun
Sweet Potato Fries
Cauliflower
Lettuce & Tomato
Sliced Pears
Milk
The Word of the Day is verbose, as in using or containing too many words
Thursday
HS Baseball Meeting @ lunch
MS BB @ Sedan 4:00pm - Dismissal at 1:19
Sophomores Seminar please report to Mr. Sorum’s room
Senior Seminar please report to Ms. O’Banion’s room
HS Scholar’s Bowl @ Rosalia 4:30pm - Dismissal at 3:00
HS Wrestling @ Bluestem 6:00pm
Friday
Hat Day fundraiser for the Junior/Senior Prom - $1
FFA Kahoot @ 3:00pm
HS BB vs Central 4:45pm - Mustang Strong Night
Saturday
HS JV Boys BB Tournament @ Rosalia 10:00am
Jan 29, 2026
Lunch
Breaded Chicken Patty on
Bun
Sweet Potato Fries
Cauliflower
Lettuce & Tomato
Sliced Pears
Milk
The Word of the Day is verbose, as in using or containing too many words
Thursday
HS Baseball Meeting @ lunch
MS BB @ Sedan 4:00pm - Dismissal at 1:19
Sophomores Seminar please report to Mr. Sorum’s room
Senior Seminar please report to Ms. O’Banion’s room
HS Scholar’s Bowl @ Rosalia 4:30pm - Dismissal at 3:00
HS Wrestling @ Bluestem 6:00pm
Friday
Hat Day fundraiser for the Junior/Senior Prom - $1
FFA Kahoot @ 3:00pm
HS BB vs Central 4:45pm - Mustang Strong Night
Saturday
HS JV Boys BB Tournament @ Rosalia 10:00am
February Menu
January Announcements
Jan 28, 2026
Lunch
Little Smokies
Mac. & Cheese
Peas
Steamed Carrots
Tropical Fruit
W.G. Muffin
Milk
A reminder to all boys basketball teams. High school boys will have their sports pictures taken immediately after school followed by middle school boys. Please get your uniforms on as quickly as possible and report to the gym.
The Word of the Day is cacophonous as in a large, harsh, unpleasant sound
Wednesday
MS optional Scholar’s Bowl practice 7:00am please enter through the
cafeteria doors.
FFA Meats Judging @ Fort Scott
Junior Class meeting @ MTSS
Thursday
MS BB @ Sedan 4:00pm - Dismissal at 1:19
HS Scholar’s Bowl @ Rosalia 4:30pm
Friday
FFA Kahoot @ 3:00pm
HS BB vs Central 4:45pm - Mustang Strong Night
Saturday
HS JV Boys BB Tournament @ Rosalia 10:00am
Jan 28, 2026
Lunch
Little Smokies
Mac. & Cheese
Peas
Steamed Carrots
Tropical Fruit
W.G. Muffin
Milk
A reminder to all boys basketball teams. High school boys will have their sports pictures taken immediately after school followed by middle school boys. Please get your uniforms on as quickly as possible and report to the gym.
The Word of the Day is cacophonous as in a large, harsh, unpleasant sound
Wednesday
MS optional Scholar’s Bowl practice 7:00am please enter through the
cafeteria doors.
FFA Meats Judging @ Fort Scott
Junior Class meeting @ MTSS
Thursday
MS BB @ Sedan 4:00pm - Dismissal at 1:19
HS Scholar’s Bowl @ Rosalia 4:30pm
Friday
FFA Kahoot @ 3:00pm
HS BB vs Central 4:45pm - Mustang Strong Night
Saturday
HS JV Boys BB Tournament @ Rosalia 10:00am
January Announcements
Jan 27, 2026
Lunch
Chicken Fajitas on Flour Tortilla
Corn
Refried Beans
Lettuce & Tomato
Peppers & Onions
Applesauce
Milk
The Word of the Day is edify, as in to understand and enlighten someone
Tuesday
MS Scholar’s Bowl practice @ MTSS
HS BB @ Classical 4:00pm - Dismissal at 1:45
Wednesday
MS optional Scholar’s Bowl practice 7:00am please enter through the cafeteria doors.
FFA Meats Judging @ Fort Scott
Junior Class meeting @ MTSS
Thursday
MS BB @ Sedan 4:00pm - Dismissal at 1:19
HS Scholar’s Bowl @ Rosalia
Friday
FFA Kahoot @ 3:00pm
HS BB vs Central 4:45pm - Mustang Strong Night
Saturday
HS JV Boys BB Tournament @ Rosalia 10:00am
Jan 27, 2026
Lunch
Chicken Fajitas on Flour Tortilla
Corn
Refried Beans
Lettuce & Tomato
Peppers & Onions
Applesauce
Milk
The Word of the Day is edify, as in to understand and enlighten someone
Tuesday
MS Scholar’s Bowl practice @ MTSS
HS BB @ Classical 4:00pm - Dismissal at 1:45
Wednesday
MS optional Scholar’s Bowl practice 7:00am please enter through the cafeteria doors.
FFA Meats Judging @ Fort Scott
Junior Class meeting @ MTSS
Thursday
MS BB @ Sedan 4:00pm - Dismissal at 1:19
HS Scholar’s Bowl @ Rosalia
Friday
FFA Kahoot @ 3:00pm
HS BB vs Central 4:45pm - Mustang Strong Night
Saturday
HS JV Boys BB Tournament @ Rosalia 10:00am
Meal Schedule Update for Tomorrow!
Please note a change to our meal schedule. Tomorrow we will be serving the breakfast and lunch that were originally planned for Monday:
Breakfast:
Red sauce breakfast pizza
Fruit
Juice
Milk
Lunch:
Chicken Fajitas on Flour Tortilla
Corn
Refried Beans
Lettuce & Tomato
Peppers & Onions
Applesauce
Milk
We will be skipping Tuesday’s menu and will resume with Wednesday’s meals and the rest of the week as originally printed.
Please note a change to our meal schedule. Tomorrow we will be serving the breakfast and lunch that were originally planned for Monday:
Breakfast:
Red sauce breakfast pizza
Fruit
Juice
Milk
Lunch:
Chicken Fajitas on Flour Tortilla
Corn
Refried Beans
Lettuce & Tomato
Peppers & Onions
Applesauce
Milk
We will be skipping Tuesday’s menu and will resume with Wednesday’s meals and the rest of the week as originally printed.
Due to weather conditions, Flinthills Schools will be closed tomorrow -Monday, January 26. No evening activites.
The SCBL tournament at Cowley College is running 30 minutes ahead of schedule at this time. Games are likely to start ahead of schedule.
No Middle School Basketball Practice Tonight!
HS Games @ CCC may start a little early today. Games are being played one after another to try to speed up the day because of the weather.
HS Boys play at 4:30pm. and HS Girls play at 6:30pm.
Photo credit: Emily Scribner
HS Boys play at 4:30pm. and HS Girls play at 6:30pm.
Photo credit: Emily Scribner
One week from today!
January Announcements
Jan 23, 2026
Lunch
Chicken & Noodles
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Pineapple Tidbits
W.G. Rolls
Milk
The Word of the Day is monolith, as in a large, uniform structure
There is a sign up sheet available for the jungle book in Mrs.McCrieght’s room at this time.
Next week’s Scholars Bowl meet has been moved to Thursday, January 29th @ 4:30pm.
Friday
Scholars Bowl practice @ lunch in the library
HS Boys BB @ CCC 4:30pm - Dismissal at 12:45
HS Girls BB @ CCC 6:00pm - Dismissal at 12:45
HS WR @ Eureka & Council Grove
Tuesday, January 27th
HS BB @ Classical 4:00pm - Dismissal at 1:45
Jan 23, 2026
Lunch
Chicken & Noodles
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Pineapple Tidbits
W.G. Rolls
Milk
The Word of the Day is monolith, as in a large, uniform structure
There is a sign up sheet available for the jungle book in Mrs.McCrieght’s room at this time.
Next week’s Scholars Bowl meet has been moved to Thursday, January 29th @ 4:30pm.
Friday
Scholars Bowl practice @ lunch in the library
HS Boys BB @ CCC 4:30pm - Dismissal at 12:45
HS Girls BB @ CCC 6:00pm - Dismissal at 12:45
HS WR @ Eureka & Council Grove
Tuesday, January 27th
HS BB @ Classical 4:00pm - Dismissal at 1:45
January Announcements
Jan 22, 2026
The Word of the Day is mellifluous, as in pleasing to the ear
Attention : There is a sign up sheet available for the jungle book in Mrs.McCrieghts room at this time.
Thursday
Middle School Scholars Bowl Practice during MTSS
StuCo Meeting @ lunch
Mr. Jackson’s 6th hr please report to the library - Please bring your chromebook or homework to complete
6th grade seminar please report to Ms.O’Banion’s room
MS BB @ Cedar Vale 4:00pm - Dismissal @ 1:30pm
HS Boys BB @ CCC - 8:30pm
Friday
Scholars Bowl practice @ lunch in the library
HS Boys & Girls BB @ CCC TBA
HS WR @ Eureka & Council Grove - TBD
Saturday
HS WR @ Eureka & Marion
Lunch
Mini Corn Dogs
Green Beans
Cauliflower
Tropical Fruit
Strawberries & Bananas
Milk
Jan 22, 2026
The Word of the Day is mellifluous, as in pleasing to the ear
Attention : There is a sign up sheet available for the jungle book in Mrs.McCrieghts room at this time.
Thursday
Middle School Scholars Bowl Practice during MTSS
StuCo Meeting @ lunch
Mr. Jackson’s 6th hr please report to the library - Please bring your chromebook or homework to complete
6th grade seminar please report to Ms.O’Banion’s room
MS BB @ Cedar Vale 4:00pm - Dismissal @ 1:30pm
HS Boys BB @ CCC - 8:30pm
Friday
Scholars Bowl practice @ lunch in the library
HS Boys & Girls BB @ CCC TBA
HS WR @ Eureka & Council Grove - TBD
Saturday
HS WR @ Eureka & Marion
Lunch
Mini Corn Dogs
Green Beans
Cauliflower
Tropical Fruit
Strawberries & Bananas
Milk
January Announcements
Jan 21, 2026
The Word of the Day is nemesis, as in a personal enemy
Due to the HS girls game being moved to tonight, FCA will be canceled . The next meeting will be February 11th @ MTSS.
Attention : There is a sign up sheet available for the jungle book in Mrs.McCrieghts room at this time.
Wednesday
TSA Meeting @ lunch
NHS Meeting @ lunch
HS Girls SCBL BB game @ Argonia- 5:00pm - Dismissal at 1:45pm
Wednesday - Middle School Scholars Bowl Practice at 7:00 in Mrs. Brown's room. Please enter through the cafeteria doors.
Thursday
Middle School Scholars Bowl Practice during MTSS
StuCo Meeting @ lunch
MS BB @ Cedar Vale 4:00pm
HS Boys BB @ CCC - 8:30pm
Friday
Scholars Bowl practice @ lunch in the library
HS Boys & Girls BB @ CCC TBA
HS WR @ Eureka & Council Grove - TBD
Saturday
HS Forensics @ Clearwater
HS WR @ Eureka & Marion
Lunch
Hamburger on Bun
Baked Beans
Tater Tots
Pickles/Tomatoes/Onions
Sliced Peaches
Cookie
Milk
Jan 21, 2026
The Word of the Day is nemesis, as in a personal enemy
Due to the HS girls game being moved to tonight, FCA will be canceled . The next meeting will be February 11th @ MTSS.
Attention : There is a sign up sheet available for the jungle book in Mrs.McCrieghts room at this time.
Wednesday
TSA Meeting @ lunch
NHS Meeting @ lunch
HS Girls SCBL BB game @ Argonia- 5:00pm - Dismissal at 1:45pm
Wednesday - Middle School Scholars Bowl Practice at 7:00 in Mrs. Brown's room. Please enter through the cafeteria doors.
Thursday
Middle School Scholars Bowl Practice during MTSS
StuCo Meeting @ lunch
MS BB @ Cedar Vale 4:00pm
HS Boys BB @ CCC - 8:30pm
Friday
Scholars Bowl practice @ lunch in the library
HS Boys & Girls BB @ CCC TBA
HS WR @ Eureka & Council Grove - TBD
Saturday
HS Forensics @ Clearwater
HS WR @ Eureka & Marion
Lunch
Hamburger on Bun
Baked Beans
Tater Tots
Pickles/Tomatoes/Onions
Sliced Peaches
Cookie
Milk
Students Supporting Soldiers – T-Shirt Information
We did it! Thanks to your generosity, we raised enough donations to send a shirt to each soldier. We also received a donation large enough to provide every middle school student with a Students Supporting Soldiers t-shirt.
Please complete the information below and return this note to school as soon as possible. Shirts will be ordered by the end of this week or early next week.
Thank you for helping make this goal a reality!
Student Name: ___________________________
T-Shirt Size: ___________________________
PS-If your child doesn't bring home a form, feel free to email me or text me names and sizes. j.mooney@usd492.org or 316-755-6522. Anyone else may also order a t-shirt. Shirts are $10.
We did it! Thanks to your generosity, we raised enough donations to send a shirt to each soldier. We also received a donation large enough to provide every middle school student with a Students Supporting Soldiers t-shirt.
Please complete the information below and return this note to school as soon as possible. Shirts will be ordered by the end of this week or early next week.
Thank you for helping make this goal a reality!
Student Name: ___________________________
T-Shirt Size: ___________________________
PS-If your child doesn't bring home a form, feel free to email me or text me names and sizes. j.mooney@usd492.org or 316-755-6522. Anyone else may also order a t-shirt. Shirts are $10.
We are excited to introduce our new High School Science teacher, Mrs. Kathleen House.
Mrs. House graduated from Friends University and is working as a substitute teacher at Flinthills this spring.
She will start teaching full time in the fall. Please help us welcome Mrs. House!
Game Day - SCBL First Round (Boys)
Tonight @Flinthills
FHS JV - 5:15
FHS Varsity -6:00
