At last week's meeting of the Kansas State Board of Education, 20 additional hours were approved for Professional Development in recognition of the extra work load being placed on classroom teachers, as well as the fact most districts front-loaded the bulk of PD on the school calendar. At last night's Cheney Board of Education meeting, the BOE approved January 5,... READ MORE >
CMS/CHS Parents, The KSHSAA Board of Directors met Tuesday afternoon to reconsider an earlier decision that prohibited spectator attendance at KSHSAA events through January 28. A motion was made and passed 54-24 in favor of the following: Effective Thursday, December 10 through January 28, 2021, interscholastic activities will allow for attendance of up to two... READ MORE >
November 12, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians: I continue to have an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the support this community provides for our schools in good times as well as challenging times. Without question, these are challenging times. Every person in this community should (and I believe they do) have an infinite amount of respect for those in the... READ MORE >
See the attached flyer for updates to school breakfast and lunch that will take effect on September 14. READ MORE >
In order to comply with public health precautions, Cheney High School will be offering digital tickets purchased in advance for Varsity sporting events. Seating capacity will be limited to 25% capacity. Advanced ticket sales will allow us to better monitor our capacity. Purchasing advanced tickets will guarantee fans a seat at the game. We understand that these... READ MORE >
The Central Plains League created a set of guidelines for fans to be aware of as the Fall activities season approaches. Individual schools and venues may have more specific guidelines pursuant to county and local directives. As a league, we realize that many difficult decisions must be made, but we are doing what we can to ensure students have the opportunity to... READ MORE >
The annual Cardinal Club Block Party and Fall Gatorade Scrimmages will look quite a bit different this year. Changes are being made to allow teams to continue to prepare for the upcoming season, while also continuing to practice social distancing in our community and minimize the risk of the spread of illness.There will not be inflatables or a meal served as... READ MORE >
August 14, 2020Dear CHS Parents and Students,Here again are some reminders as we prepare for the first day of school. BUILDING ENTRANCEThree entrances will be used at the beginning of each school day and all students and staff will have their temperature checked before entering the building. The two west entrances will be used along with the bus entrance on the... READ MORE >
Hello Parents and Students, We would like to invite you to Freshman and New Student Orientation on Monday, August 17 at the high school. We encourage you to join us and take advantage of meeting the high school staff. Typically we have invited all students to attend but this year our focus will be on those who are either new to the district or entering ninth... READ MORE >
We are getting closer to getting the school year and Fall sports started! Fall practices will begin August 17th. Typically, Fall sports parent meetings take place on Open House night, but we know that this is not a typical year. The meetings will be held on Thursday, August 13th. We hope that athletes and their parents will be able to participate in the meetings to... READ MORE >
August 7, 2020 Dear CHS Parents and Students, I have included some additional information along with a few reminders as we anticipate the first day of school on Wednesday, August 19. BUILDING ENTRANCE Three entrances will be used at the beginning of each school day and all students and staff will have their temperature checked before entering the building. ... READ MORE >
The school calendar has been updated to reflect recent changes. It will be sent to the printers and mailed home as soon as possible. For a current calendar of events, you can access www.centralplainsleague.com. A digital copy is available here. READ MORE >
August 3, 2020 Dear CHS Students and Parents, I look forward to seeing our students back in the building August 19 interacting with other students and staff. There has been more activity in the building this summer in preparation for an exciting 2020-2021 school year that we are looking forward to. School will begin at 8:00 a.m. this year and will dismiss at... READ MORE >
Click the link below to see how student health and attendance procedures will be different this year.Navigating Change - Health READ MORE >
Click the link below to see how Food Service will be different this year.Navigating Change - Food Service READ MORE >
Click the link to see how operations inside the buildings will be different this school year.Navigating Change in Buildings READ MORE >
Click the link below to see how transportation will be different this school year.Transportation Flyer READ MORE >
A team of administrators, directors, teachers and support staff have been working to create a working document to begin the 20-21 school year. You can take a look at it here to see how school will be different and how you can help prepare your students.Navigating Change READ MORE >
A new school calendar has been approved by the Board of Education for the 20-21 school year. Changes include starting school on August 19 and adding ten minutes to the school day. Both measures are in response to Covid-19 preparedness for school staff prior to the start of and during the school year. READ MORE >
July 14, 2020 Graduating Class of 2020 and Parents, As the Commencement Ceremony approaches, we would like to inform you of a few additional details. Masks will be required of all who enter the high school building for the Ceremony, graduates included. No out of state residents will be admitted to the Ceremony. Rehearsal Reminders (July 18 @ 9:00... READ MORE >
Summer will look different this year for Cheney High School and Cheney Middle School, but we are working to provide opportunities for kids to be involved and to follow health and safety guidelines set forth by the State, KSHSAA, and Sedgwick County. All students participating in activities on campus this summer will need to have read this waiver, along with your... READ MORE >
Parents,Thank you for your patience this past week. I know that you all have been inundated with many emails, surveys, etc., but thank you for responding to our survey and sign-up for meal service. We have been amazed by the overwhelming response, and are excited to be able to continue to serve meals to the students of our community. Our meal service pick-up and... READ MORE >
**At any moment this information could change due to the Corvis-19 circumstance. I just wanted to communicate with parents and students on Drivers Education this Spring/Summer just like I would on any other year. We all know this is not a "normal" year. **Please sign up on the Google Document that is attached to this email if you are planning to take... READ MORE >
Continuous Learning Plan in Cheney The target and goalposts seem to be moving by the hour in the state and the nation. It is certainly true for education in our community. Leadership has been working non-stop creating a learning plan to the best of our ability with the resources at our disposal. During these unprecedented times, it is the District’s intent to... READ MORE >
Continuous Learning Plan in Cheney The target and goalposts seem to be moving by the hour in the state and the nation. It is certainly true for education in our community. Leadership has been working non-stop creating a learning plan to the best of our ability with the resources at our disposal. During these unprecedented times, it is the District’s intent to... READ MORE >
Today, March 17, 2020, Governor Laura Kelly announced all school facilities will close for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. We are working with the Kansas State Department of Education to develop alternative learning opportunities for all students and will share more information soon. We understand the hardships a school closure places on our families... READ MORE >
Dr. Randy Watson from the Kansas Department of Education is coming to Cheney, USD 268 on December 9th, from 6:00-6:45 in the high school library. Dr. Watson will be bringing a message of the vision of KSDE addressing early childhood education in Kansas. We would like to cordially invite all parents, teachers, paraprofessionals, day care providers,... READ MORE >
Written by Paul Morigi for the National Park Foundation WASHINGTON – At 56 schools across the country, students are creating one-of-a-kind ornaments for the 2019 National Christmas Tree display on the Ellipse in President’s Park. These handcrafted ornaments will adorn 56 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. The 56 trees represent each U.S.... READ MORE >
Another school year means another set of all-new experiences — whether it’s a new campus, a new class, or a new group of friends. And as you probably know, different families have different rules when it comes to technology. Chances are that your kids will be exposed to things they may have never seen before — especially on their phones. READ MORE >