Abilene Public Schools
Building Leaders for Today and Tomorrow
We appreciate all Junior Rotarians speaking at Rotary every Friday and share what's going on in our schools.
THANK YOU !
E. Lady & H. Dannefer on September 26th
K. Vilcott & R. Goodale on October 3rd
J. Richardson & A. Guillan on October 10th
THANK YOU !
E. Lady & H. Dannefer on September 26th
K. Vilcott & R. Goodale on October 3rd
J. Richardson & A. Guillan on October 10th
Congratulations to Tim Wilkins!
Mr. Wilkins, an English teacher at Abilene High School, has been named the USD 435 Secondary Teacher of the Year!
Known for his compassion, authenticity, and ability to connect with students, Mr. Wilkins inspires learning through trust, fairness, and enthusiasm. We’re proud to have him represent USD 435!
USD 435 defines cooperation.
▪️We offer and ask for help when needed.
▪️We communicate clearly and openly as a team for a common goal.
▪️We are patient, flexible, and willing to compromise.
▪️We offer and ask for help when needed.
▪️We communicate clearly and openly as a team for a common goal.
▪️We are patient, flexible, and willing to compromise.
Congratulations to Nicole DeMars!
Mrs. Demars, Kindergarten teacher at Kennedy Primary School, has been selected as the USD 435 Elementary Teacher of the Year!
She is an exceptional educator who creates a classroom environment that is both fun and engaging. Mrs. Demars is an excellent representative of USD 435, and we are proud to celebrate her dedication to students and excellence in teaching.
HELP US TO CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING PRINCIPALS THIS MONTH !
SCHOOL CUSTODIAL RECOGNITION DAY !
Our school buildings look amazing thanks to our hardworking custodians. They make our facilities great places to learn and work.
Our school buildings look amazing thanks to our hardworking custodians. They make our facilities great places to learn and work.
USD 435 defines respect.
▪️We listen to and value other's views and ideas even if we don't agree.
▪️We treat others with kindness and good manners.
▪️We leave things better than we find them.
▪️We listen to and value other's views and ideas even if we don't agree.
▪️We treat others with kindness and good manners.
▪️We leave things better than we find them.
REMINDER - Back to School Carnival TODAY !!
NO SCHOOL DAY on Monday, September 29,2025. Teachers will be participating in professional learning.
Teachers are continuing their learning after school with LETRS Training.
We appreciate our Opaa! Team! The team provides breakfast, lunch, and after school snacks for students. Thank you for preparing healthy meals.
USD 435 defines accountability.
▪️ We are responsible for our decisions, behaviors, and performance.
▪️We own our mistakes and work to fix them.
▪️We honor and follow through on our commitments.
▪️ We are responsible for our decisions, behaviors, and performance.
▪️We own our mistakes and work to fix them.
▪️We honor and follow through on our commitments.
Congratulations to Megan Berry, AHS History, Government, & Social Studies teacher for being recognized by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American
History for her lesson plan, Building Better Citizens, created in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Her lesson plan earned 2nd place in a national contest for lessons built around a question from the U.S. citizenship test. Ms. Berry was recognized last week during the same time the district was celebrating Constitution Day & Celebrate Freedom Week. We celebrate Ms. Berry’ and her expertise in History, Government, & Social Studies instruction.
History for her lesson plan, Building Better Citizens, created in honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Her lesson plan earned 2nd place in a national contest for lessons built around a question from the U.S. citizenship test. Ms. Berry was recognized last week during the same time the district was celebrating Constitution Day & Celebrate Freedom Week. We celebrate Ms. Berry’ and her expertise in History, Government, & Social Studies instruction.
We appreciate all Junior Rotarians speaking at Rotary every Friday and share what's going on in our schools.
THANK YOU !
M. Simenson & E. Hottman on August 29th
M. McGivney & A. Waite on September 5th
M. Meneley & K. Barbieri on September 12th
THANK YOU !
M. Simenson & E. Hottman on August 29th
M. McGivney & A. Waite on September 5th
M. Meneley & K. Barbieri on September 12th
📌NEW DATE FOR THE BACK TO SCHOOL CARNIVAL !📌
Mark your calendar
Mark your calendar
Did you know USD 435 has a Family Athletic Pass for regular season home games? The passes are good for AMS & AHS events and are a GREAT deal compared to individual ticket prices. Full Pay - $200, Reduced Eligibility - $150, Free Eligibility - $100. SCAN CODE BELOW TO ORDER !
USD 435 Teacher of the Year Nominations Are Open!
We’re excited to announce that USD 435 will be participating in the Kansas Teacher of the Year Program — a celebration of outstanding educators who inspire through excellence in teaching, leadership, and dedication to student success.
This year, our district will nominate:
1 Elementary Teacher
1 Secondary Teacher
Who can nominate? Parents, students, staff, and community members!
How to nominate:
Fill out the nomination form by Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
(Please submit a separate form for each nominee.)
https://forms.office.com/r/Z8RHrLCg9m
The selected honorees will be recognized at the October Board of Education meeting.
Let’s celebrate the remarkable teachers who make a difference every single day!
When you pick up your child from ABC this Friday at Kennedy,McKinley and Eisenhower, make sure you help decorating the sidewalks 🌻🦋🍄 We cannot wait to see all the art !
USD 435 defines perseverance.
▪️We push through challenges, obstacles and difficulties.
▪️We set achievable goals and celebrate each step.
▪️We embrace productive struggle.
▪️We push through challenges, obstacles and difficulties.
▪️We set achievable goals and celebrate each step.
▪️We embrace productive struggle.
The Back to School Carnival is canceled for this evening!