Because of increasing issues with COVID-19, Meade gyms and weight rooms at this time are not allowed to be used by the general public without district supervision. This includes those who have an approved Facility Use Application on file. Facilities can only be used when supervision or coaching is provided by a Meade USD 226 staff member. Rec. Practices for 3rd-6th teams may continue with supervision by Rec. coaches. Even during this time, proper safety protocols and sanitation requirements must be followed.
Kenneth Harshberger, Meade USD 226 Superintendent
Meade Community - Meade Schools Need Your Help
With COVID cases on the rise and with the holidays coming, we need your help in reducing the spread of COVID-19 to keep our kids in school and in activities. We need you to follow similar safety protocols in the community as our students and staff do at school. That includes the following:
• Wearing masks in public
• Physically distancing
• Hand sanitation
• Avoiding large or small gatherings where physically distancing is not possible or at least being careful with distancing and wearing masks
• Stay home when you don’t feel well
• If you have COVID-19 symptoms, contact the Meade County Health Department or your medical provider
It is essential that we all band together as a community and are wise and methodical in our actions, so we can slow the spread. The Meade County Health Department and Meade Schools encourage you to join others in our community in this effort to help keep students in face to face instruction and in activities.
The JH Boys will play SWH on Monday November 23rd at Meade HS. C-Team boys will begin at 4:30 followed by B-Boys at 5:30, and A-Team Boys at approximately 6:45. Attendance tickets will be required to attend these contest.
The JH GIRLS basketball games vs Bucklin are cancelled tonight due to a COVID related issue. The BOYS games will be played and begin at 5 pm at the HS.
Meade USD 226 this week remains in YELLOW based on the District Gating Criteria. County cases have increased dramatically over the last 2 weeks. Students out of the building has more than doubled in the past 2 weeks and is expected to increase. Multiple schools in the area have gone to remote learning and the Task Force doesn't want Meade to get into that situation. Because of the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases, KSHSAA is considering delaying competition for winter sports until Jan. 15th. The governor has also issued an executive order to require face coverings in Kansas. Our local hospital is seeing many COVID-19 patients and finding a hospital in Kansas to take severe cases continues to be difficult because of the large increase in cases state wide. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
> 26 Students out of the buildings (quarantine, positive, or ill) 11/18
> 2 Staff members out of the buildings (quarantine, positive, or ill) 11/18
> 51 County Active Cases (11/18)
> 7.5% - 2 Week County Positive Case Rate (11/18)
> 37.5% - 1 Week County Positive Case Rate (11/18)
Meade High School XC is excited to offer apparel commemorating their victory at the 2020 Boys 1A State XC Championships! Orders and payment are due to the high school office by Nov. 24th. Order forms can be found in the office or at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4B99MotNuGJJzoODx45E6Rb_m8pHLCY5p103yQmgjskxgeQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Game Day Information for MJH Basketball vs. Bucklin @ MHS
Good luck, MJH!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MJHBasketball
Seating Limited for Meade Basketball Season
Because of increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and to help keep Meade students in school and activities, the Meade USD 226 Gating Task Force has recommended limited seating during the basketball season. Both the visiting team and home team will be allotted 4 tickets for each player for the school to distribute as they choose. Only spectators with tickets, players, and workers will be able to attend the games. SPIAA League and District guidelines require masks to be worn for all indoor activities. All Jr. High and High School games will be played at the MHS Gym this year because of the higher seating capacity. The district should have a streaming system installed by December 12 which will allow community members to live stream the games in the future.
Today's MHS Scholar's Bowl in Minneola has been postponed. They are looking for an alternative date. The new date will be posted as soon as the information has been made available.
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes
JH GAME TODAY AT MHS...We have been able to find a game vs Spearville. The game will be played at Meade High School beginning at 4:15. Order of play B-Girls, B-Boys, A-Girls, A-Boys. If you attend the games you will need to use your South Central tickets to attend and no more than four family members per athlete.
The Meade Junior High basketball games scheduled today at South Central have been POSTPONNED. This game will be played on to the regularly scheduled date of December 3rd. This change is due to a South Central COVID issue today.
Meade USD 226 this week has moved to YELLOW based on the District Gating Criteria. County cases have spiked and school cases are increasing. More quarantines are expected yet this week. The Gating Task Force is concerned that the district may soon move to orange and have concerns about what will happen after Thanksgiving. The Task Force has also recommended that seating be limited for JH and HS basketball games. More information will be provided as the details are finalized. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
> 13 Students out of the buildings ( quarantine, positive, or ill) 11/11
> 1 Staff member out of the buildings (quarantine, positive, or ill) 11/1
> 35 County Active Cases (11/9)
> 7.6% - 2 Week County Positive Case Rate (11/7)
> 48% - 1 Week County Positive Case Rate (11/9)
GREAT NEWS! Meade USD 226 has been selected by KDHE for a Pilot COVID-19 Testing Program that will be FREE to ALL students and staff who show symptoms of COVID-19. Appointments should be made with the Meade County Health Department (MCHD) where testing will be completed in a drive by fashion. If parents are unable to take a child to the MCHD, an isolation room has been established in each building where a county nurse will come to complete the FREE testing. The antigen test is a simple nose swab test that does not go way up into the nasal passages. Results will take about 15 minutes. Even though the accuracy of the test is 97.1%, KDHE recommends a follow up PCR test with a health care provider when the antigen test shows up positive. This FREE testing is available starting tomorrow November 12, 2020. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
Yesterday, 11/10/20, the Meade District was notified that a student at the GS and a student at the HS had tested positive for COVID-19. Staff and students that need to be quarantined have been contacted by the Meade County Health Department. As a reminder, individuals who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 should not come to school. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
Our MJH basketball teams will travel to Protection on Thursday. Games begin at 3:10pm.
Attached is the game day information and South Central's COVID-19 Protocol.
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MJHAthletics
HS Sports Banquet Tuesday 11.10.20 at 6:30. The banquet will be held in the HS gym and we will recognize VB, XC, Tennis, and FB. We ask that you sit in family clusters and wear your mask at all times while inside the school. Food will not be served this year.
MES/MJH is proud to announce the students achieving High Honors and Honors for the first term. Students receiving High Honors have earned all A's for the term. Students receiving Honors have earned all A's and B's for the term. Well done, MES/MJH students!
As with so many other events this year, our MES/MJH Library Book Fair is going virtual. Parents and students can shop online with access to over 200 book titles, activities, and value packs. Orders of $25.00 will ship free straight to your home address. Our school library will still earn great rewards, allowing us to keep a diverse array of books on our shelves. We appreciate your support! The book fair begins Monday, November 9th and ends Sunday, November 22nd. To visit our book fair, please visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=meadeelementaryschool.
MES & JH parents fall pictures for students and staff are tomorrow. (Monday)
JH Basketball - Schedule Change - Both Boys and Girls will travel to Protection to play S. Central on Nov. 12th. C Boys @ 3:10 #MJHAthletics #GoBuffs
Meade USD 226 continues to be in the GREEN based on the District Gating Criteria. The school still has very low numbers of quarantines and positive cases. However, county COVID-19 active case numbers have more than doubled the last two weeks. State wide cases are at an all time high and large city hospitals are at capacity and opening up additional COVID-19 ICU units. Several schools in our area have had to cancel activities and are moving to hybrid or remote learning. We all have to be vigilant in following the 3 W's so high numbers don't creep back into Meade. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
> 2 Students out of the buildings (in quarantine or positive) 11/4
> 1 Staff member out of the buildings (in quarantine or positive) 11/4
> 19 County Active Cases (11/4)
> 1.4% - 2 Week County Positive Case Rate (10/31) 1 Week 15.4% (11/1)
Meade JH Basketball for Nov.12th in Kiowa has been moved to January 11th. #GoBuffs
Proud of our MHS Scholars Bowl Team. They placed 2nd tonight at SWH losing only to a 6A HS. Way to go Scholars
Our Lady Buffs finished 4th as a team at State XC today! The highest finish in School History
Our Meade Buffs are STATE CHAMPS!!
Follow the Buffaloes as they race in the Class 1A KSHSAA Cross Country Championships! Boys race at noon and girls at 12:30pm. Live streams and or results can be found at the following links:
http://www.heartlandtiming.com
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com
https://ks.milesplit.com
Buffalo XC is off to STATE! First race is at noon tomorrow!
Meade USD 226 continues to be in the GREEN based on the District Gating Criteria. County COVID-19 active case numbers have crept back up, but school numbers in quarantine have continued to decrease. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
> 0 Students out of the buildings (in quarantine or positive) 10/28
> 1 Staff member out of the buildings (in quarantine or positive) 10/28
> 15 County Active Cases (10/28)
> .4% - 2 Week County Positive Case Rate (10/24)
*Correction to add the September BUFFS of the month list to the previous BUFFS post.
Congratulations to our September & October BUFFS of the month! Students are recognized monthly for good character as defined by our BUFFS acronym: Bold. Understanding. Friendly. Focused. & Studious.
Congratulations and keep up the good work, BUFFS!
The Halloween Parade today will begin outside on Grant street at approximately 2:15 and will travel east to the nursing home. Parents may take pictures along Grant street and around the nursing home area. The students will return to their classrooms for treats and movies following the parade.
HS FB will travel to STAFFORD tomorrow night. Stockton was forced to cancel due to uncontrollable circumstances. We look forward to watching the Buffaloes play at 6pm AT Stafford
Our Buff Runners are headed to State XC! We will have sendoff for them tomorrow 10/29 at 9am. They will leave the HS out of the west door and travel to the GS. You are welcome to follow them from one school to the other and/or park at the GS to encourage them!
Per KSHSAA, All races at all sites for KSHSAA State Cross Country will be streamed LIVE on @NFHSNetwork
Because of the additional snow, Meade Schools will be closed today instead of being delayed - Oct. 27.
Meade Schools will have a 2 hour delay today - Oct. 27. There will be no AM Preschool.
HSFB will travel to Stockton this Thursday10/29 Game time will be moved up to 6pm, NOT 7 as the calendar states. Go Buffaloes!
HS Scholar’s Bowl team will NOT be traveling to Satanta this evening. The meet has been canceled due to weather
In the final Kansas Cross Country Coaches Poll ahead of the State Cross Country Meet in Victoria, your Buffaloes are both ranked in the top 7 in 1A. The girls stay steady at #4, meanwhile the boys jumped all the way to #1 after defeating then #1 La Crosse!
The Lady Buffs are Sub -State Runners Up. Couldn’t be more proud of this team and their coaches.
All tied up at 1. Buffs and Lancers headed to the 3rd set of the Championship match! Love those Buffaloes!
Buffs beat Stanton Co in 2. Moving on to the Championship! Roll On!!
Buffs beat Stanton Co 25-14 in the 1st set of semi final round. Keep Rollin’ Buffs
Meade Boys' and Girls' Cross Country teams both take first at 1A Regionals in Tribune. State - here we come!
Buffs beat Sublette in the first round of Sub State. Thanks, in large part, to the SDB the parents provided this morning before they left! SDB =Socially Distanced Breakfast
Sub State action is underway! Let’s Roll Buffaloes 💜
Attached is the seating plan for sub-state volleyball at Syracuse. Please remember the following guidelines:
1. Masks required at all times
2. No food or drink allowed in gym.
3. Non-compliant fans will be asked to leave the tournament.
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
Come celebrate Homecoming 2020 tonight!
Meade High School will crown our Football King and Queen tonight at the football stadium at 7 pm. See you there
Meade USD 226 continues to be in the GREEN based on the District Gating Criteria. Numbers continue to improve in almost every area. THANKS for all your help! Now is not the time to let down our guard. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
> 3 Students out of the buildings (in quarantine or positive)
> 1 Staff member out of the buildings (in quarantine or positive)
> 7 County Active Cases (10/21)
> 1.45% - 2 Week County Positive Case Rate (10/17)
A BIG BUFFALO THANK YOU to Meade State Bank for covering the admission for all Friday night football fans at the MHS vs. Hodgeman Co. game! We appreciate your generosity! Senior Recognition is at 6:45pm. Kick-off is at 7:00pm.
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSFootball
Meade USD 226 was notified today by the Meade County Health Department of a MHS staff member who test positive for COVID-19. The individual was already in quarantine, so no other students or staff members were impacted. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
Parents - Next week on Monday and Tuesday P/T conferences will be made available virtually or via phone by the GS and JH teachers. Information has been sent home with students regarding conferences and scheduling them.
CONGRATULATIONS to our MHS Lady Buffs Volleyball team! They have earned the 1st seed at their sub-state tournament. They will take on Sublette at 1:00pm on Saturday in Syracuse!
Let's go, Lady Buffs! Win Sub-State!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
Lady Buffs take care of Kiowa County and Satanta, each in 2. Great Job
MHS Scholar’s Bowl 2nd place in the 1st meet of the season at Ashland. Great job scholars and Coach Big.
HS JV Volleyball beats Ingalls 3 straight in best of 5. Great job Buffs!
MHS Volleyball @ Minneola
Tuesday, October 20th at 4:00pm
Good luck, MHS Volleyball!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
MHS Volleyball Dual @ MHS
Monday, October 19 > 5:00pm
Good Luck, Lady Buffs!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
MJH Volleyball take 4th in SPIAA League Tournament to end their season. Congratulations ladies! #MJHAthletics
GREAT NEWS FOR FAMILIES! The district has been notified that FREE meals for ALL students will continue through the end of the school year.
MJH - BASKETBALL - practice begins Monday (19th) @ the GS, Girls first-2:50-4:30, Boys 4:30-6:00 PM. Bring a water bottle. #WeR226 #MJHAthletics
The Junior High SPIAA Volleyball Tournament will be live-streamed thanks to Kiowa County Maverick Media. To watch the matches you can access the KCMA YouTube site at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtwvUlBK6jK8M0PE939krmA or by accessing the Maverick Athletics Facebook Page.
Please check the Mavericks Athletics Facebook page for the match and court schedule. It should be posted Friday evening or Saturday morning. USD 226 appreciates Mavericks Athletics for providing our fans the opportunity to watch our MJH Lady Buffs compete at league. #WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MJHAthletics
JH SPIAA League VB tournament will be live streamed from the following link on Saturday! Good Luck Lady Buffs!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtwvUlBK6jK8M0PE939krmA
Our MJH Lady Buffs will compete in the league tournament tomorrow in Greensburg. Please see the attachments for the tournament bracket. Live streaming information will be posted soon.
GOOD LUCK, MJH Lady Buffaloes!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MJHAthletics
MJH finish the Football and Cross Country season with a Pep Rally outside. League Volleyball tomorrow @ Greensburg.
Ashley Martin was the Buffaloes lone JH runner today at the SPIAA League Meet. She hit the gas in the 2nd half of the JH race to take 5th place on the girls side. Go Ashley!
Boys medalists from the SPIAA League Meet:
Logan Keith—3rd
Trent Roberts—4th
Brock Keith—7th
Vance Shewey—9th
Go Buffs!
Girls medalists from the SPIAA League Meet:
Katie Welsh—4th
Haley Thompson—5th
Alley Ross—7th
Kyra Shewey—9th
All girls in the top 10!
Girls and Boys XC teams both win the SPIAA League Meet in a landslide! Go Buffs!
GREAT NEWS! Meade USD 226 gating criteria for COVID-19 continues to improve. Criteria has gone from RED in mid-September to now GREEN in almost every area. Quarantines have declined from a high of nearly 100 staff and students to 16 as of 10/15/20. Kenneth Harshberger, Supt.
Sports in Kansas features Meade Lady Buffaloes after their SPIAA HS Volleyball Championship last Saturday. Check out the article below.
http://kansas-sports.com/ks/news/?id=12397&t=sports-in-kansas-statewide-volleyball-notes-10/14/20
MJH & MHS League Cross Country Information
Thursday, October 15th at Coldwater
Good Luck Lady Buff and Buffalo Runners!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #BuffaloCrossCountry
Meade JH VB parents and fans, at the SPIAA JH league volleyball tournament fans and spectators are not permitted to attend. The games will be live streamed and accessible to everyone. We will share the link later in the week when it is received. Thank-You!
Tyler Flavin - Meade Elementary/JH Principal
MJH Football game Oct. 15th is moved to Protection, kick off at 3:30 against South Central. MJH VB remains at home - 4:00 @ MHS
MHS will NOT be playing VB in Cimarron tonight. This decision was made in the interest of our student athletes while considering future goals.Thanks for your continued support!
MHS Volleyball @ Cimarron
Tuesday, October 13th
Good Luck, Lady Buffs!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
Meade girls and boys continue to climb in the Kansas Cross Country Coaches Poll. The girls team has moved up to 4th in 1A and the boys have moved up to 3rd! Just under two weeks till the Regional meet at Tribune.
Meade Lady Buffs are SPIAA League CHAMPIONS.
THEY BEAT Spearville in the championship match and went undefeated on the day! Incredibly proud of this team and coaches
Lady Buffs take game 1 from the Lancers. Keep rollin’ Ladies
The Buffs earned three medals at the Lakin XC Meet today. Ashley Martin took 11th place (7th grade girls), Maya Doney took 5th place (8th grade girls), and Logan Keith was 14th (Varsity boys). The last meet before postseason is in the books! Ready for more medals!
The Lady Buffs are going to the SHIP! They defeated KC in the second game 25-15.
In game 1 of bracket play, the Buffs defeat KC 25-11
We will play Kiowa Co next
Mighty Buffaloes prevail in 3 over Bucklin! 4-0 in pool.
Lady Buffs battle back and claim the second game vs Bucklin! On to 3. Let’s GO!
Lady Buffs drop first set against Bucklin 25-22. Get next!
Buffs over Ingalls in 2.
3-0! Way to go Buffs
25-14 over Ingalls in the 1st game.
VolleyBUFFball is 2-0 on the day to start the SPIAA Tournament after defeating Ashland and South Central in 2. Great start Lady Buffaloes
Buffs win first set 25-14 over South Central.
Lady Buffs defeat the Bluejays of Ashland in 2. Second set 25-6. Great start to the day!
Livestream points were wrong. Buffs defeat Ashland 1st set 25-11. Great job ladies
SPIAA Volleyball has begun! Go get em Lady Buffs!
These girls and their Coaches worked hard and battled all season long. Proud of them!
The SPIAA Volleyball Tournament in Kiowa County is being live streamed tomorrow on YouTube at Kiowa County Maverick Athletics and on Facebook at Maverick Athletics. Links can be found on the Mavericks Athletics Facebook page. Let’s go Buffs!
The XC teams got their medals from Pratt. Medaling in the top twenty were Katie Welsh (13th), Haley Thompson (19th), Trent Roberts (3rd), Logan Kieth (4th), and Brock Kieth (13th). The boys team took 2nd overall! Great job Buffs!
These young ladies and their Coaches have battled hard this season! Well done.
MJH & MHS Cross Country @ Lakin
October 10, 2020
#WeR226 #MHSBuffaloes #MJHBuffaloes #BuffaloCrossCountry
MHS Buffaloes are excited to play Leoti tonight at 7:00 PM at home. Masks are not required for outdoor events, but are recommended. The district encourages families to sit in clusters and physical distance as much as possible. GO BUFFALOES!
VolleyBUFFball defeats SWH in 2! Way to work !
VolleyBUFFball defeats South Central in 2!
The SPIAA Volleyball Tournament will be live-streamed thanks to Kiowa County Maverick Media. To watch the matches you can access the KCMA YouTube site at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtwvUlBK6jK8M0PE939krmA
or by accessing the Maverick Athletics Facebook Page.
The following Information was provided to us by Kiowa County:
General access: Kiowa County Maverick Athletics on YouTube is the primary platform and Mavericks Athletics on Facebook is the secondary platform. Once KCHS know the format, the Media Center will post specific Facebook links (either Friday night or Saturday morning) for each court and the schedule for that court.
USD 226 appreciates Mavericks Athletics for providing our fans the opportunity to watch our Lady Buffs compete at league.
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
GREAT NEWS! Meade USD 226 gating data regarding COVID-19 continues to go down or remains stable as of 10/7/20. The chart below has areas marked in GREEN and YELLOW because several gating criteria remain in the yellow, but several have moved to the green. This has been a community effort. THANKS and keep it up! Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
MHS Volleyball @ Cimarron
October 8, 2020
Good Luck, Lady Buffs!
#WeR226 #MHSBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
Our MES/MJH PTO is hosting their annual PTO Px4 next Friday, October 16th. Order forms have been sent home. The order forms and money are due by Friday, October 9th. We appreciate your support!
Great night of HS Volleyball. Varsity wins in 2 over South Gray and Ingalls. Awesome student section on hand to celebrate our Seniors!
Our MJH Lady Buffalo Volleyball and Buffalo Football teams will travel to Leoti-Wichita County Thursday. Please note the early start times. Volleyball begins at 4:00pm. Football will begin at 5:00pm. See the photos for more details.
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MJHBuffaloes
MJH Lady Buffs in action at home in SPIAA league play.
MHS Volleyball @ Meade - SENIOR NIGHT
Good luck, Lady Buffaloes!
#WeR226 #MHSBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
Meade is excited to host JH Volleyball tonight at 5:00 PM and HS Volleyball on Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Three teams will be here each night, so the district recommends that only family members attend to help limit attendance in the MHS Gym. Family members are also encouraged to sit together. All spectators are required by SPIAA League and district guidelines to wear masks for indoor activities. Matches may be stopped, if this guideline is not followed.
Meade Varsity and JV played in a round-robin tournament at SWH October 3rd.
The varsity swept the tournament taking first place. The JV went 4-1 placing them in a 3-way tie. After points and matches were counted the team took 3rd place.
Great playing Lady Buffs!
MJH A-Team Volleyball @ MHS
Monday, Oct. 5th
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MJHVolleyball
Meade Varsity Lady Buffs go 5-0 at the Southwestern Heights VB Tournament today. Congratulations!
Meade Varsity Lady Buffs win their first 2 matches to start the day at the SWH tournament.
Meade USD 226 was notified today that a student at the grade school had tested positive for COVID-19. Addtional quarantines will be notified by the health department.
MHS VB Please Note: Admittance to the VB matches at SWH tomorrow will be pass gate only. Each player and coach is limited to two people and those names are submitted via a pas list. You will not be able to attend if you are not listed on the pass gate. Good Luck Lady Buffs!
MHS Volleyball @ SWH October 3rd
Order of Play
#WeR226 #MHSBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
MHS Football @ Montezuma/South Gray
6:52pm - announce players
6:55pm - National Anthem
7:00pm - Kick-Off
Attached is the SGHS Activities COVID-19 Protocol.
#WeR226 #MHSBuffaloes #MHSFootball
HS VB: Lady Buffs lose a close one to Spearville. Keep getting better!
Buffalo Volleyball back in action. 1-0 to start the day beating South Central in 2! Great job Lady Buffs
Meade Patrons: The Meade Gating Task Force met this morning to determine gating levels for each building and the district. The gating data has improved significantly for the grade school and as a result the grade school will resume FULL ON SITE instruction starting TOMORROW, Wednesday, 9/30/2020. Students still in quarantine will not be able to return until their release date. Attached is a gating chart which will be used in the future to indicate risk levels for each building and the district. Also a table has been included showing current numbers as of 9/28/20. There will be a large number of GS students who come out of quarantine tomorrow and another large group on Thursday which will drop those quarantined to below 10% from a high of over 30%. A BIG THANKS goes to parents for helping out during these challenging times. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
The Meade USD 226 Gating Criteria which was posted earlier today had a number reversed. The correct version has been posted.
Order of Play for Volleyball @ South Central
Good Luck, Lady Buffs!
#WeR226 #MHSBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
The USD 226 Board of Education approved new "gating criteria" last Thursday. "Gating" refers to when students may be moved (gated) between on site or remote instruction. A task force made up of 2 board members, 2 teachers, the health department administrator, and the school administration was created to look at the criteria each week to determine the risk level for the district and each building. Each risk level is color coded to make it easier for everyone to identify levels (green - low; yellow - moderate; orange - moderately high; red - high). All criteria will be used as a whole to determine risk levels, but one exceedingly high level may be used as a determining factor. The task force will also look at grade bands and specific activity groups to see if they might be able to be at school when other grades or activity groups cannot be on site. If the task force recommends that a building and/or district go fully remote, the board of education will make the final decision. If risk levels change, information will be announced when available. Hopefully this information will be helpful to patrons when certain restrictions are put in place or eased. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
Results of the second coaches poll for 1A XC are in and the girls (6th) and boys (tie-7th) teams are both ranked in 1A. Keep up the hard work Buffs!
Meade USD 226 was notified today, 9/25/20, by the health department that there was another COVID positive student at the GS. Some additional quarantines will be required as a result. Kenneth Harshberger, Supt.
USD 226 Student Meal Count Survey.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11JDNLb9ZXAWrhUJgC2E0yfDKwwWYRLlpbdCGqeeTPKA/edit
Curbside Meals for students enrolled in the high school and grade school will resume on Monday, Sept. 28th from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Students in the building will eat as normal, but meals for students quarantined at home or in remote learning may be picked up at the main GS front entrance and the HS west entrance. Meals for those students required to stay home will continue throughout the rest of the year. When lunch is picked up, a breakfast for the next day will be sent home too. Remember these meals are FREE to ALL students through December. A survey link will be sent out soon to help determine the number of meals to be picked up. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
The Meade Board of Education tonight approved reopening the High School for on site instruction in the building starting tomorrow, Sept. 25. Activity practices may also begin for High School. Because of staff availability, high numbers of quarantines, and positive cases moving to on site instruction in the Grade School building will NOT be considered until next week. The board also approved new Gating Criteria and created a task force to make decisions in the future about when instruction will be on site or remote. When changes are finalized, this information will be placed on the district website and Facebook page.
Special Board Meeting - September 24, 2020 @ 5:30 PM at the MHS Library.
Reminder: There will be NO school tomorrow, Sept. 24th, for PS-12th grade due to a Teacher In-service.
Meade USD 226 was notified today, Sept. 23, 2020, by the Meade County Health Department of 2 new students that tested positive for COVID-19: one at the high school and one at the grade school. Those requiring additional quarantine will be contacted by the health department. Fortunately since the district was in remote learning additional quarantines should be limited.
Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
Meade continues to have new positive cases of COVID-19. If you have some of the following symptoms, please seek medical advice.
Symptoms: fever, chills, headache, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, muscle pain, and loss of taste or smell.
Meade USD 226 Patrons:
The district was notified this morning by the Meade County Health Department that they had received new information regarding contact tracing of possible exposures at the high school. As a result 19 HS students and 2 HS staff members listed yesterday as being quarantined will in fact NOT be quarantined due to COVID-19. This is very positive news for our students, staff, high school, and community.
Below is a new graphic that shows information about positive cases and quarantines at both the grade school and high school as of 9/21/20. With the new information today, the number of new students and staff expected to quarantine at the high school went down by 21 individuals. This information will be used by the administration and board at a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24th to examine the possibility of returning to in person instruction soon at the high school.
The number of students and staff out at the grade school is significantly larger than the high school, so hopefully these numbers go down soon. Factors to be looked at include staff availability, number of students quarantined, positive COVID numbers, county positivity rate, and possibly other factors. New positive cases and quarantines continue to show up almost daily. Any information to resume in person instruction at either building will be announced as soon as available.
Kenneth Harshberger Superintendent
Meade Patrons:
Meade USD 226 was notified today, 9/21/20, by the Meade County Health Department of new positive COVID-19 cases: 2 staff members at the grade school and 1 student at the high school. County health officials will contact additional individuals who need to be quarantined. The chart below shows the number of positive cases and quarantines that have been required just today for staff and students. The district plans to provide additional information later this week to help everyone better understand all the quarantines and positive cases the district is facing. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
We Need Your Help
Meade School Patrons: The district was notified today that another high school student had tested positive for COVID-19. The Meade County Health Department will contact students and other individuals who may be required to quarantine. As always, if a student shows symptoms of COVID-19, please seek medical attention immediately.
Parents are asked to call the Meade High School (873-2981) by 11:00 AM this morning if they have no home internet access. Hopefully the district can get routers in place by Monday as we move to Remote Learning.
Meade Community: Due to the high rate of positive COVID-19 cases in Meade, additional staff members who have tested positive or are in quarantine, students in quarantine, and now a positive student from each building, Meade Schools are forced to make a difficult decision. On Friday, September 18th there will be NO SCHOOL for ALL students. On Monday, September 21st remote instruction with teachers will begin for PS-12th grade. Teachers will connect with students through Zoom, Google Classroom, Seesaw, or some other means. Be on the lookout for further announcements. Remote instruction will continue at least through next week and possibly longer based on the number of positive cases and quarantines that continue to impact students, staff, and the community. Students are being asked to take home necessary materials, books, and Chromebooks today to prepare for Monday. If a parent does not have internet access, they are asked to contact the school. All activities and practices have been canceled until at least through next week and possibly longer. Individuals who need to be quarantined will be contacted by the Meade County Health Department. It is recommended that other students stay at home as much as possible and not congregate to help reduce the chances of further transmissions. We understand this will be difficult for many, but based on state and local health officials’ guidance, this is in the best interest of our students, staff, and community to help mitigate the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in Meade. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
The Jr. High Volleyball and Football game at Kiowa Co. tonight September 17th has been canceled.
Meade School District Patrons: We all know that with the spike in cases in Meade our school district has been impacted. As always, when a positive case is reported, the Meade County Health Department works with guidance from the state epidemiologists to make recommendations about any quarantine. The school district then follows that guidance. Every situation is different, so state recommendations may very as well. The district is working to communicate these recommendations when appropriate, all while trying to protect student and staff privacy as much as possible. Unfortunately there has still been some misinformation about cases. As of this morning (9-16-20) there has been NO report of any Meade student testing positive for COVID-19 according to the Meade County Health Department. This can change at any time, so we all need to be vigilante in taking necessary precautions. There are several staff members who have tested positive and have been quarantined. On a regular basis the state and county health officials have recommended that a number of students and some staff members be in quarantine who have NOT tested positive. As a result, some students are taking classes remotely and some teachers are teaching from home. The district will continue to follow recommendations from health professionals during this difficult time. While we hope that COVID-19 case numbers subside, it is likely new cases will surface off and on during the school year. Thank you for your help and understanding during these unusual times. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
Our Lady Buffs win against Kiowa County was Coach Krier's 100th win as the MHS volleyball coach. The 2nd win of the season at Bucklin moved her into second place on the Meade all-time list.
Way to work, Coach Krier! We are proud of you.
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
On Sept. 15, 2020 the Meade School District was notified that another staff member had tested positive for COVID-19 at the grade school. Staff and students that need to be quarantined have been contacted after following guidance from the state and the Meade County Health Department. Additional sanitation has already been completed. As always individuals who are showing symptoms of COVID-19 should not come to school. Meade County currently has a large spike in cases and as a result the Meade County Commission issued a mask order for the county to help protect against further spread. As a result students, staff, and visitors should put on masks well before entering the building. We appreciate all your help in protecting our students and staff. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
Great Job Lady Buffs! 2-0 on the day beating Kiowa County and Kinsley, both in 2.
VolleyBUFFball beats Kinsley in 2! Great job girls
There will be NO SCHOOL in Meade for PS-12th grade students next Thursday, September 24th to allow teachers to participate in an additional In-Service. The district apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Learning continues even during a pandemic. Freshman students complete an activity measuring speed in Physical Science.
Attached are the Fall Activity Guidelines for Kinsley.
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes
MHS Volleyball at Kinsley schedule of play
Good luck, Lady Buffs!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
Announcement: MHS C team VB scheduled for tomorrow @ Meade vs Ingalls has been cancelled.
Announcement: Meade High JV FB for Monday, 9.14.20 has been cancelled.
USD 226 Patrons: After school on September 11 and on September 12, 2020 the district received notification from the Meade County Health Department that two staff members from the grade school had tested positive for COVID-19. Because one individual was in quarantine for nearly a week, no students or other staff members were impacted. The other individual has been quarantined along with close contacts since testing positive. The state and Meade County Health Department has not recommended quarantine for other students or staff at this time because they are not considered close contacts. Symptoms of COVID-19 should continue to be monitored by everyone and individuals should not come to the school if symptoms are present. As always the district will continue to take measures to maintain a safe learning environment for everyone. Already additional sanitation has been completed in the buildings. Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
Junior high volleyball takes first in Lakin tournament today.
VolleyBUFFball beats SWH in 2 which makes them 2-0 on the day! Awesome
VolleyBUFFball beats Sublette in 2. Great start to the day! 25-15, 25-12
Buffs exercise the mercy rule right after half beating Ingalls 64-16! Well done!
Buffs leading BIG at half!
YouTube link for Meade vs. Ingalls football game tonight at 7:00 PM.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dho5RZpchzo
MJH Volleyball and Football vs. South Gray Scores:
Volleyball:
A-Team lost. (11 & 16)
B-Team lost. (4 & 9)
C-Team won. (10 & 9)
Keep working hard, Lady Buffs!
Football
MJH 20 SGJH 14
Way to go, Buffs!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MJHBuffaloes
MJH & MHS Cross Country Update:
The Hugoton Cross Country meet scheduled for Saturday, September 19th has been cancelled.
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MeadeCrossCountry
MHS Volleyball @ Sublette - September 12th
Good Luck, Lady Buffs!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
Announcement for HS VB @ Sublette 9.12.20: There will be no general admission. Each player needs to make sure Coach Krier has their 2 names and money. No other fans will be admitted. Players 2 guests will identify at the gate which girl they represent.
MHS JV Volleyball Scores from 09.08.2020
Meade over Ashland in two sets- 25-18 and 25 -8
Meade over Hodgeman Co. in 3 sets- 20-25, 25-13, 15-10
C Team: Meade over Hodgeman Co. in 2 sets - 25-10, 26-24
Way to work, ladies!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
MHS Volleyball Update: Sublette has decided to NOT host the JV tournament scheduled for Saturday, September 19th.
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
MHS Volleyball Scores from 09.08.2020
Our Lady Buffs went 3-0 in their home opener.
MHS over Rolla in two sets. (15 and 9)
MHS over Hodgeman Co. in two sets. (21 and 19)
MHS over Ashland in two sets. (19 and 20)
Way to work, ladies!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
Buffs go 3-0 at home quad beating Hodgeman Co in 2. Way to go!!
Buff VB dispatches Rolla in two. Next up, Hodgeman Co
Lady Buffs go two and out vs Ashland! Next up, Rolla. Great start to the evening
Meade USD 226 will host a stress management/suicide prevention & awareness program on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Presenting will be Dr. Leslie Bissell from SW Guidance Center. This program is for all 7-12 students. Parents, if you wish for your student not to attend, please call HS 873-2981 or GS 873-2671.
MHS Volleyball @ Meade Schedule of Play
Good luck, Lady Buffs!
#WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSVolleyball
MHS Volleyball Update: Our Lady Buffs will NOT compete in Hugoton and Jetmore on Saturday, September 12th. Instead both our JV and varsity teams will travel to Sublette to participate in their triangular. Play begins at 9:00am. #WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes
Tennis Update: Due to the threat of unpredictable weather the tennis meet scheduled for tomorrow in Cimarron has been postponed. A possible make up date is October 2nd. #WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes
MHS Varsity Volleyball from 09.01:
Lady Buffs went 2-1 at Bucklin.
MHS over Kinsley (16 & 23).
MHS over Pawnee Heights (17 & 15).
MHS loses a close one to Bucklin (25-23, 20, & 22).
Way to work, Lady Buffs!
MHS Football update:
Meade wins over South Central 40-20.
Way to work!
MHS Tennis at South Barber Team -12 points for 4th place
Kaya H (1S) 4th place
Abby K (2S) 3rd place
Hailey E & Karsen J 91D) 3rd place
Lily R & Holly R (2D) 4th place
Way to go Lady Buffs!
XC @ Meade
Lady Buffs
Katie W - 18th place
Kyra S - 35th place
Haley T - 36th place
Alley R - 45th place
Buffaloes
Team 4th place - 92 points
Trent R - 2nd place
Logan K - 7th place
Vance S - 27th place
Kody H - 33rd place
Arron O - 41st place
Great work, MHS!
MJH Results for Thursday Sept. 3rd
Cross Country @ Meade: Jobjosiah Muthiani - 9th place
Volleyball: A Team girls win over Pawnee Heights 7 & 4 and Hodgeman Co 21 & 25; B Team girls lost to Hodgeman Co
Football: MJH wins over Hodgeman Co 28-0
Good work MJH Student-Athletes!
GREAT NEWS FOR FAMILIES!
Because of a new federal program just released, starting today ALL children ages 1-18 can receive free breakfast and lunch at school through December 2020. The district will serve these free meals to ALL students currently eating at school and will consider plans to provide these free meals to children not in school. Payment for meals already received will roll over to the next semester.
Lady Buffs over Kinsley in 2! Great start to the VB season.
USD 226 Students, Staff, and Parents:
On Monday, August 31, 2020 the district received notification that two students at the high school and one staff member at the grade school tested positive for COVID-19. None have been in school since last Friday. Rest assured the district takes this matter seriously. The Meade County Health Department reached out to the school and to close contacts of those testing positive. Proper quarantine protocol has been instituted as necessary.
Although this is new for everyone, the district will continue to take measures to maintain a safe learning environment for our staff and students. Extra sanitation has been performed in both buildings this evening.
Out of an abundance of caution, staff and students are requested to contact their physician if COVID-19 symptoms appear and also continue to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. Meade USD 226 apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the building principals, superintendent, or the Meade County Health Department.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent.
This week our MJH and MHS athletes will begin their fall sports season, and we are so excited to be able to support our student athletes! Attached is the USD 226 activities attendance guidelines. We appreciate your support. #WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes
School Communication About COVID-19 to the Public
Because of federal guidelines the school district is restricted in communication about staff or students effected by COVID-19. After considering input from both legal and health organizations, the district will be cautious about releasing information regarding those impacted by COVID-19. Based on the best guidance, the district will only release information directly to the public when an individual who has been in the school facility tests positive for COVID-19. No individual will be identified and the notice will be general in nature to protect all those involved. Going forward, if a student or staff member is quarantined because of being just a close contact of someone who tests positive, no information will be released unless the person later tests positive for COVID-19.
This week brings us into September. Enjoy a great weekend!
*The school bulletins and menus are always subject to change. =]
The Meade Recreation Commission will have a special meeting Wednesday, August 26th at 5:00 in the Meade Elementary School lounge to discuss the Wellness Center.
The Meade Recreation Commission will meet for it's monthly meeting on September 2nd at 5:00 PM in the Meade Elementary School Lounge.
Wowzers! We made it through week one. Now it is on to week two. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing weekend. #WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes
*These weekly bulletins are always subject to change.
Welcome back! We are so excited to be back in school with our students and USD 226 family! #WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes
~These weekly bulletins are always subject to change.
We are sad to announce that our annual Booster Club Buffalo Bonanza has been cancelled. We appreciate all the support our Booster Club offers our students and staff, and are looking forward to a GREAT year of activities and athletics. #WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes
Reminder: XC practice starts at 6am on Monday. Athletes should bring their own water bottle and mask (to be worn inside only).
If you haven't completed the 2020 Census then now is the time! Meade Thriftway is hosting a census assistance program for citizens with questions or would like some assistance. Assistance is available today and tomorrow from 3:00-7:00pm at Meade Thriftway. Please remember our census numbers help us receive funding for EMERGENCY SERVICES, HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS, ROADS, and more! Your input is IMPORTANT! We appreciate your commitment to our community.
Hey tennis players!
Practice Schedule for next week:
Mon, Tues, Wed- 2:30-4:00pm
Thurs- 1:15-3:00pm
Fri- begin regular after school practice.
We will have a parents' meeting next week Friday (8/21) at the end of practice at 5:15pm. A parent or guardian is required to attend!
Meade needs your help! If you haven't completed the 2020 Census please stop by the Meade Thriftway on Friday, August 14th or Saturday, August 15th from 3:00-7:00 PM. Completing the census helps fund our school and entire community. Thank you for your time and support!
Meade needs your help! If you haven't completed the 2020 Census please stop by the Meade Thriftway on Friday, August 13th or Saturday, August 14th from 3:00-7:00 PM. Completing the census helps fund our school and entire community. Thank you for your time and support!
HS and JH football conditioning is cancelled tonight (Monday) due to lightning.
ATTENTION XC Athletes - This is for YOU:
Junior High and High School Cross-Country August 11th-14th from 6:00am until no later than 7:30am.
Wake up early and beat the heat!
You need your running clothes, running shoes, and your own water bottle. Meet in the stand
Attention all MJH Volleyball athletes - this information is for YOU!
MJH Volleyball Camp
Dates: August 10-12
Time: 9:00-10:30am
Place: DP Gym
Bring: kneepads, shoes, and a water bottle
Attention ALL MHS Volleyball athletes: This is for YOU!
August Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Meade USD 226 is excited to have students back in school for the coming year. Last night the Meade Board of Education approved the "Return to Learn" reopening plan. The plan has different options for learning as well as guidelines as to how the school year will operate. There will be numerous changes that many of us will not like, but to get students back into school and into activities all of us will have to do our part during this challenging time. The link to the reopening plan has been provided. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
https://bit.ly/3fBSkP7
MES/MJH Enrollment
Is Thursday from noon - 7 pm. and Friday from 9 am - 3pm. To assist with physical distancing during enrollment we are requesting that one adult come to enrollment and that parents only bring children if necessary. Masks will be required during enrollment.
Reminder: Meade HS enrollment is Monday, Aug 10th from 9-3 and Tuesday, Aug 11th from 12-7pm. Masks will be required for all who enter.
KSHSAA Physicals for Meade are this Friday, Aug. 7th at the MHS Gym & Locker Rooms. Because of unforeseen circumstances there will only be one male provider and a nurse to complete physicals. Please make sure to:
*Enter south side of MHS Gym
*Last names A-M come from 8-12
*Last names N-Z come from 1-4`
*Fill out physical forms in advance (available at offices)
*Have payment of $25 in cash or check made out to the Meade Rural Health Clinic
* Please wear masks when entering the building
Football camps for JH and HS football players will be Monday-Friday next week from 7 - 9pm at the HS practice field. Athletes must bring their own water bottle.
Physicals for Rec. and 7th - 12th grades will be at the HS gym on August 7th. Last Name A-M 8am-12 - M-Z 1 -4pm. Physical forms must be complete upon arrival and mask are required for everyone. Attached is the KSHAA physical link for Rec-JH-HS athletes. Forms will also be available at GS during enrollment.
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Reminder: Due to 8th grade promotion, Evening weights for the week of 7.27.20 will be Tues, Wed, Thur. @7pm. HS girls may lift after BB camp.
Attached is the link for the 2020-21 MES/MJH School Supply List. We are excited to share another great year with our students!
https://bit.ly/39yvNla
Meade High School Graduation will be live streamed via the USD 226 Facebook page. It will begin 5 minutes prior to the ceremony which kicks off at 3pm this Sunday, July 26th.
Next week will be the last week for the Meade School summer lunch and breakfast program. The last day of service will be Friday, July 31st. Thanks goes to all who participated and helped out the last 5 months.
Yesterday the State Board of Education did not approve delaying the start of school. As a result, last night the Meade Board of Education approved starting school with students on August 20th. This is two days later than the original start date which allows staff more time to prepare. PS-K will not begin until August 24th. Enrollment information will be out next week. The district is committed to providing three learning models for students: 1) Face to face learning; 2) Remote learning if a student has to remain at home for a short time; and 3) An online program for those who choose to be solely at home.
Senior Graduation (July 26th - 3:00 pm) and 8th Grade Promotion (July 27th - 7:00 pm) are still planned at the MHS Gym. However, due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases, local health officials recommended additional precautions be considered. As a result the Meade Board has added the following guidelines: 1) All participants will be required to wear masks or a face covering; 2) Those attending are limited to immediate families; 3) Individuals who have been in a hot spot or state that KDHE says requires a 14 day quarantine are requested to not attend. Thank you for helping to make this a successful and safe time for our graduates!
This is just a friendly reminder to our parents and community. The school gyms and the weight rooms are not open to the public at this time. They are only open to student groups that have planned activities organized by coaches. These scheduled events help the district maintain sanitary precautions to keep everyone as safe as possible. Thank you for your help.
We are excited to celebrate our 2020 MHS Seniors and 8th grade students! Please read the attached guidelines and procedures that will be in effect for both ceremonies. We appreciate your cooperation in making each event safe and enjoyable.
Reminder for ALL 7th and 8th grade boys AND girls interested in basketball. There will be a team camp for you to attend, if you like, from 10:30am-12:00pm July 20th-23rd at the high school gym. Please bring a water bottle and basketball shoes. Coach Daugherty will have the doors open around 10:15am each day. See you there!
ATTENTION all MHS girls interested in playing volleyball: Coach Krier would like to have a Zoom meeting tomorrow, Thursday, July 16th at 11:45am. Please email her at krierl@usd226.org for the Zoom login information.
ATTENTION all 7th and 8th grade boys interested in basketball: There will be a team camp July 20th-23rd from 10:30am-12:00pm at the high school gym. Please bring a water bottle and basketball shoes. Coach Daugherty will have the doors open around 10:15am each. See you there!
Meade HS Tennis camp this week!
7-9:30 PM for High School students interested in playing this year. Camp will run Monday-Friday at the courts North of the High School.
This crew right here! They moved ‘mountains’ this morning and brought us one step closer to completion of the bleacher project. Thanks MHS Football players and Coaches Powell and Luetters!
Friday, August 7th has been set for Meade 7th-12th students to take physicals at the MHS Gym/Locker Rooms. Rec. physicals for students in 3rd-6th grade playing football will also be available that day. Jr. & Sr. High sports' practices begin August 17th and students are not allowed to participate without a signed KSHSAA physical on file. Cost of each physical is $25. Students with a last name starting with A-M are to come from 8 AM to 12:30 PM. Students with a last name starting with N-Z are to come from 1-4 PM. Meade Medical Clinic staff will be completing the physicals.
Wanted: Meade USD 226 - Full Time Head of Maintenance; Benefits include: paid vacation, sick leave up to 60 days, discretionary leave, paid holidays, insurance package, and KPERS retirement. Applications available at the Meade USD #226 District Office or at usd226.org. All applicants subject to background check. Equal Opportunity Employer. For information call or 873-2081
"Return to Learn "- Parent Survey. All Meade USD 226 parents are asked to complete the following survey to help provide the school with information as the district makes plans to reopen school in August. Please complete the survey by Wednesday, July 8th. Thank You!
https://forms.gle/b4CoJXPfX2APAHT77
Attention ALL potential MHS Lady Buffs and Buffalo tennis players - Evening team camp will be July 13th through the 17th from 7:00-9:30pm. ~Drills ~ Skills ~ Match Play ~
See you there!
Wanted: Meade USD 226 - Full Time Head of Maintenance; Benefits include: paid vacation, sick leave up to 60 days, discretionary leave, paid holidays, insurance package, and KPERS retirement. Applications available at the Meade USD #226 District Office or at usd226.org. All applicants subject to background check. Equal Opportunity Employer. For information call or 873-2081
We are looking forward to the 2020-21 school year! "Our goal is to reopen school in an effective and safe manner and provide the best education
possible for all students during this pandemic."
USD 226 Lunch & Breakfast Menu for June 22 - 26.
Have a GREAT week!
Prom attire clarification: The choice of evening wear includes - prom dresses, tuxedos, suits, party dresses, nice jeans, and even shorts! The committee is asking that you make it school appropriate.
Reminder to contact Mr. Flavin about your child attending summer school if you received information regarding summer school. Also G.S. yearbooks will be available for purchase during fall enrollment.
USD 226 Breakfast & Lunch Menu for June 15-19.
Enjoy a great week!
Summer Conditioning for Jr & Sr. High students begins next Monday, June 15. Students can choose from 2 sessions: 6 AM - M-W-F - Bryan Luetters; 7:00 PM - M-T-Th - Brandon Haynes
Meade Jr. High and Sr. High (7-12) students interested in Cheer or Dance next year are asked to sign up at the Meade High School by June 23.
To enroll in summer Driver Education, please fill out the attached form. Classroom instructional days are planned for June 22-July 2. It is important that students be in class every day. The "Behind the Wheel" portion will be arranged individually during the month of July. Mrs. Marceau will mail out more information before class begins.
https://forms.gle/YgzEQvxrgaKAWy6z9
ATTENTION MES/MJH PARENTS:
The Spring pictures have arrived, but, there are a few mistakes. If you are missing pictures & do not have the picture code from the packet then please call the Lifetouch Call Center at 1-800-736-4753 or visit www.MyLifetouch.com & scroll to the bottom of the page to use the Chat feature & let them know you need your codes to view pictures from event EVT3KSWBW.
If you have your students picture code from the packet then just go to MyLifetouch.com & use the access code to view your images online & to create or to correct your order!
MES/MJH CLASS PICTURES ARE HERE!
If you purchased a class picture for your student you may pick it up at the MES/MJH Office on June 2 or 3 from 9am-3pm.
SPRING PICTURES HAVE ARRIVED!
If you purchased a Lifetouch spring picture packet of your student it has safely arrived & ready to be picked up at the MES/MJH Office. The office will be open for pickup on June 2 & 3 from 9am-3pm.
Ready to start planning for 2020-21? Attached is the USD 226 approved calendar. Happy Summer!
Please see the attached image for our rescheduled activities and our summer activities guidelines. We look forward to a GREAT summer!
USD 226 Menu for June 01 - 05
Enjoy a GREAT week.
Reminder: Meal pickup at MHS this summer will be from 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM each day. Please email June Glasgow at glasgowj@usd226 the day before if you have 4 or more meals that will not be pickup the next day. Thanks!
USD 226 Menu for May 26 - 29
Enjoy a great week!
*Update on Meade Events
+MHS Graduation, July 26 - 3:00 PM - HS Gym
+MJH 8th Promotion, July 27 - 7:00 PM - HS Gym
+MES Summer School, July 6-31
+MHS Credit Recovery School, June 1-July 2
+Driver's Ed. Classes June 22-July 2; Driving July
*May be altered due to state guidance
USD 226 Breakfast & Lunch Menu for May 18-22.
Enjoy a great week!
Although the last day of school in Meade is May 20, Grab & Go Meals will continue to be served FREE ALL summer to kids 18 and under through this federal program. Dates when no meals will be served are Memorial Day, May 25 and July 3. Summer meals will end August 14.
Curbside check-in for Meade students is set for next Wednesday, May 20th. Items to check-in include Chromebooks w/chargers, textbooks & library books. MES/MJH students go to curb near home classroom - 12 PM to 2 PM. MHS students go the west side of school - 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM.
Spring Picture Update: Life Touch has shut down their processing plants because of Covid-19. That is the reason for the delay, more information will be shared about a delivery timeline when it is received.
USD 226 Breakfast & Lunch Menu for May 11 - 15. Enjoy GREAT week!
Why did the student eat his homework?
Because his teacher said it was a piece of cake! =]
Don't miss out on purchasing your 2019-2020 MHS Yearbook! Please visit https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1070638/Meade-High-School/2020-Yearbook/20200429041555510112/CATALOG_SHOP/ to order yours today.
Beginning today, Meade USD 226 will have packaged food items available for pick up for any family in need during curbside delivery of meals at MHS. These will be available every Wednesday until further notice. The packages are provided by the Meade Food Bank.
Congratulations Jonathan! We are proud of you.
Meade Seniors, we have watched you shine brightly -through difficulties-we are confident that you will light the path for many to follow!
USD 226 Breakfast & Lunch Menu for May 04 - 08
Enjoy a GREAT week!
Mark your calendars, the date has been set! Meade High School will have GRADUATION for Seniors 2020 in the HS Gym at 3pm Sunday, July 26th. We can’t wait to celebrate and honor our SENIORS! As the date approaches, we will put out attendance restrictions, if any.
Parents/Grandparents- This form is due to MCN by April 30th if you want to honor your Senior in the paper.
USD 226 Breakfast & Lunch Menu for April 27 - May 01.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
Hatch.
Hatch who?
God Bless You! =]
Enjoy a great week and stay safe.
Meade residents are being asked to complete the 2020 Census. Please take time to complete this by calling (844-330-2020) or going online at https://2020census.gov/
Many funds for our state, county, and school depend on an accurate count. Thank You!
I want to thank our teachers and ALL of our Meade USD 226 staff for everything they are doing during this challenging time. Kenneth Harshberger, Meade Superintendent
USD 226 Breakfast & Lunch Menu for April 20 - 24.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
A little old lady.
A little old lady who?
Dang! All this time, I had no idea you could yodel. =]
Enjoy a great week and stay safe.
Parents: Meade USD 226 is conducting a survey to get feedback regarding the "stay at home learning plan" started 3 weeks ago. Please use the following link to complete this by next Monday, April 21st. Thanks! https://forms.gle/oXf5m5b5c7ErMrDB8
Meade USD 226 is trying to recognize our seniors by putting a sign like this in all their yards. Thanks to Tanya Marceau, Lori Bigler, and the MHS staff for their work on this.
We are still waiting on spring pictures here at the GS. Once we receive them we will deliver them personally or via mail.
Meade residents are being asked to complete the 2020 Census online at my2020census.gov or by phone at 844-330-2020. Sadly, Meade city residents will not receive a mailer to complete a written census form. Thank you for your help! This short video explains why it is so important.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df6_rDFyVOQ
Meal pick up resumes at the high school today. Pick up today will be on the west side of the high school. Please go to the south entrance off of the park road, drive through the south parking lot, and line up on the west side of the HS building to pick up meals. Thank You!
USD 226 Breakfast & Lunch Menu for April 13 - 17. Enjoy a great week and stay safe.
On Thursday, April 9 breakfast & lunch will be sent home for Good Friday. Breakfast for the Monday after Easter will be sent home as well. As a result, there will be no meal pickup this Friday. Meals will be served as normal on April 13. HAPPY EASTER! Kenneth Harshberger, Supt.
GREAT NEWS for Families! Meade's waiver was approved by the state allowing meals to be picked up without children present. Forms will be handed out during meal pick up. These need to be signed & returned ASAP to qualify. You may email June Glasgow at glasgowj@usd226.org for one.
Dr Seuss greeted us this morning at the front doors of the elementary school. Thank-you Miss & Mrs. Marceau for sharing your time and talents!!
Good Friday and the Monday after Easter, listed on the Meade USD 226 calendar, will be observed as Easter Break. If possible, enjoy your stay at home time with family during the break. Kenneth Harshberger, Supt.
USD 226 Breakfast & Lunch Menu for April 06 - 10.
Enjoy a great week and stay safe.
‼️FOOD BAGS‼️
The food bags normally disbursed at school are located at the community food bank (old Lone Tree Lodge/west building behind the health department).
You can snag food bags this coming THURSDAY, APRIL 9th from 11:30-12:30 and also during normal food bank operating hours (2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 2-4pm & the 3rd Tuesday from 5-7pm).
Monday, April 6th our staff will participate in CHALK the WALK. Make plans to take a family outing to enjoy fresh air and all the positive vibes we are sending our students, families, and community. Please remember to follow ALL social distancing guidelines. Stay safe & healthy!
NEED MORE INTERNET ACCESS? Meade USD 226 has a solution - outdoor wireless access points. One is installed by the MHS Shop parking lot and the other by the MES 5th/6th grade parking lot. Cars can park, log on to "guest parking," and get a good signal. Kenneth Harshberger, Supt.
High school girls eating lunch at school and practicing social distancing appropriately. Everyone stay safe.
USD 226 Daily Menu
April 01 - 03
*Please remember these are subject to change.
More of our Buffalo Fans supporting our school! Thanks to so many who came out to line the streets and support our staff and students.
This picture says it all. Thank you
Meade USD 226 Staff circle the town to say hello to the families and students we are missing. Our continuous education plan starts next Monday March 30th. Thanks to all those who showed up and wished us well.
Parents & Students: Please go to the link provided to review guidelines for the Meade USD 226 Continuous Learning Plan for the remainder of the year. Kenneth Harshberger, Supt.
https://sites.google.com/view/clp/home
And So It Begins! Students picking up their belongings at the grade school and high school today. It's so good to see our students and their parents. WE MISS YOU!!
Friendly reminder of the details today for the curbside pick-up at the elementary and high school. Please note the traffic flow guidance for everyone.
Reminder - Curbside pick up for student belongings & K-6 Chromebook checkout starts today. Designated times by student's last name are: A-E 12-12;30; F-K 12:45-1:15; L-P 1:30-2:00; R-U 2:15-2:45; V-Z 3:00-3:30. If time is missed, please make arrangements through each office.
💜Teachers-We will line up in our vehicles in front of the elementary building prior to 10am. We will then “cruise” town to honk and wave at our students/families. Our parade will end when we arrive back at the grade school. (Feel free to decorate your vehicle, blare your music, etc.!)
💜Country kiddos/families-Feel free to come in and sit in your vehicles at the park or in front of a friend’s house and honk back!
💜EVERYONE- *We will be traveling roads that run north & south throughout the community!*
‼️We are excited to see our kiddos but remind everyone that we are doing it in this manner to continue respecting social distancing! Please do the same!‼️
Parents if you haven't done so, please go the USD 226 website or Facebook page and fill out the survey to help us plan for distance learning which starts next Monday, March 30. You can also find a schedule for students to pick up "school stuff" curbside on Thursday March 26th.
Meade Public Schools Schedule for Curbside Pick-up on Thursday, March 26th.
https://www.smore.com/z1vdk
These ladies served over a 130 lunches yesterday. Today we will be delivering meals to the country. We expect to serve between 150 to 200 today. FREE lunch is served at 11:30 to 12:30 with a FREE sacked breakfast sent home for the next day for children ages 1 to 18. Thanks !!
USD 226 Parents: Please take a few minutes to complete the attached form by Wednesday, March 25th at 7:00pm. Your input will provide guidance in creating our Continuous Learning Plan. We appreciate your time. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSev7HbFeDzX6ecqWkTmdw8KnctR_PLqzkk0PQDcgICmqX17Pw/viewform
Don't forget - FREE breakfast (7:30-8:30 AM) and lunch (11:30 AM to 12:30 PM) starts Monday for ALL kids 1-18. Pick up meals at the back of the HS Gym. Children must be present. Don't forget to read detailed posts on the district's Facebook or Website for upcoming school plans.
Parents/Students - please check out the Meade USD 226 website and/or our Facebook page for details regarding staff planning for educating students to hopefully start by March 30. Meals will be served FREE to ALL children 1-18 starting Monday, March 23.
Kenneth Harshberger, Supt.
Plans for Meade USD 226 Due to COVID-19
Stay safe and stay healthy!
YIKES! My apologies to you regarding my Dr. Seuss Day reminder. Dr. Seuss Day has been canceled.
I thought I was going to get ahead of the game, so prior to leaving for Spring Break I scheduled a Dr. Seuss Day reminder to appear at 2:00am today. Unfortunately, due to current events, our Dr. Seuss Day has been cancelled. Equally unfortunate, I forgot to remove the scheduled post. I know many people saw the post. Some sent DMs about it (THANK YOU!). I immediately deleted the post from our Live Feed, Facebook, and Twitter. Again, I apologize for the confusion.
Have a great day and stay safe,
Stacy Cordes
*This post is WAY to long to be a tweet, so hopefully our Twitter followers are FB and LF followers as well.
Even though school buildings have closed in Kansas, education will not end. A KSDE Task Force will release ideas today to help schools provide continuous learning. In turn it will take Meade USD 226 some time to put local plans in place for meals as well as learning. Expect more announcements in the next several day.
Kenneth Harshberger, Superintendent
This afternoon, Gov. Kelly announced schools would be closed until the end of the school year due to COVID-19. KSDE will give guidance soon on how schools provide "continuous learning" for students during this time. Offering take home meals is also something which may be allowed.
The Commissioner of Education, Randy Watson, along with the Kansas BOE, KSDE, KSHE and the Speaker of the House is strongly recommending all schools in Kansas close March 16th through the 20th. While Meade USD 226 is on Spring Break, the school will be closed for all activities.
Yesterday KSHSAA canceled Regional Music and today they announced - "Effective Monday, March 16, all spring sports and activities are suspended through Sunday, March 22. This includes cancellation of all practices and competitions." Please monitor our social media for updates.
The Fifth and Sixth grade students spent an afternoon in the shoes of Old McDonald as they visited two area farms. A big thank-you to the Lynn an Ingram farms for sharing their animals with our students!!
It’s a Gatsby party in Jr English! With Mrs Bigler, learning is NOT PROHIBITED!!
Mr. Rempel and the Fourth through Sixth grade musical at Meade Elementary performing “Hats” -“The perfect hat for you...the hat that is right for you!”
ATTENTION AREA FARMERS! Help MES/MJH by nominating us for a ‘Grow Rural Education’ STEM grant! The nomination process is simple and these funds would help us to enhance our science, technology, engineering and/or math programs! Click the application link to nominate our school! We can’t thank you enough for your support!
https://www.americasfarmers.com/grow-rural-education/
MHS Forensic students have a great "performance " (presentation) at last night's school board meeting .
KSHSAA has adjusted the start times for Saturday's Sub-State games in Pratt. The girls championship will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the boys scheduled for 8:00 p.m. #WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes #MHSBasketball
Meade Boys advance to Sub-State Championship Game at Pratt Community College on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. after beating Stafford 63-43!
Meade Elementary Kindergarten students present their project based learning projects on fairy tales to their classmates and parent project volunteers.
CONGRATULATIONS to our MJH Quiz Bowl B-Team! Bradon B., Holly R., Sam R., Tayte F., and Vincent L. took FIRST place at the HPL meet! The team is coached by Mr. Gleason. GOOD WORK, Buffaloes!
The following link contains our March edition of the Open Range. #WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes
https://5il.co/dehe
The attached link contains a coronavirus factsheet published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More information can be found at www.cdc.gov.
https://5il.co/dehg
Mr. Daugherty’s PE classes had a great time navigating through his obstacle coarse on scooters.
Congratulations Buffaloes! Girls are Regional Runner-Up and the Boys are Regional Champions! Both will advance to Sub-State in Pratt at the college. (See bracket attached) We appreciate all who travelled to Rolla and look forward to seeing you all in Pratt this week!
Girls and boys both advance to the Regional Championship game tomorrow at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm in Rolla.
Lady Buffs are victorious and will play South Gray for Reg Championship Saturday at 6pm. Boys play S Gray for Reg Championship at 7:30. Let’s GO Buffs!
Lady Buffs lead Rolla at half. Regional Semifinals
Our Kindergarten students created some
incredible fairytale structures during one of their project-based learning activities.
Our Kindergarten students created some
incredible fairytale structures during one of their project-based learning activities.
MES Students participate in Kid Wind Challenge at Dodge City.
CONGRATULATIONS, MHS Music Department! Our talented musicians had a great showing at the HPL Music Festival today. GOOD Work, Buffaloes! #WeR226 #MHSMusic
Our 6th grade KidWind team of Kate P., Ashley, M., Ryker V., Bethany R., and Abbie G., participated in the KidWind Challenge 2020, an annual event that allows students to explore the power of wind by building and testing their own wind turbines. Although our students didn't place, they had a great learning experience. GOOD WORK, Buffaloes!
CONGRATULATIONS to our first place, gold medal winners: Walker Koons, Maya Doney, Harrison Bachman, Jace Jones, and Cole Papay! This team of five took first place at the Syracuse Quiz Bowl. GOOD WORK, Buffaloes!
There will be no school in Meade today February 20th. The Forensics Meet has been canceled for today.
Additional Info for MHS BB vs Stanton Co. 2.21.2020 Coaches vs Cancer evening planned. See attached flyer
MHS at Stanton County - Friday, February 21st
Basketball Game Schedule:
4:45pm - JV Girls in the SCHS gym; JV Boys in the SCMS gym
6:00pm - C Boys in the SCMS gym
6:30pm - Varsity Girls in the SCHS gym
8:00pm - Varsity Boys in the SCHS gym
GOOD LUCK, MHS Basketball!
Regional brackets have been posted. Our Lady Buffs earned the 3rd seed. They'll play Fowler Tuesday at 7:00pm at MHS. Our Buffaloes earned the 2nd seed. They'll play the winner of the Satanta vs. Rolla game on Thursday at 7:00pm in Rolla. GOOD LUCK, MHS Basektball! WIN Regionals!
MHS Basketball at South Gray Game Schedule
3:30pm - JV Girls (2 quarters)
4:00pm - JV Boys
5:00pm - C Boys
6:30pm - Varsity Girls
8:00pm - Varsity Boys
GOOD LUCK, MHS Basketball!
Cupcakes for Valentines Day in the elementary compliments of Love’s
HS BB. Meade Vs Minneola today! All 4 games in HS gym starting at 4pm with C Boys followed by B boys. No JV girls. Varsity girls at 6:30. Meade Rec has paid for your ticket so the game is free. Walking taco meal for after prom. Come support our Buffs!
Central Plains school and community give a check of $1,000 to the Treston Cook family at tonight's game to help with his fight against cancer. What a tremendous display of compassion!!!
MHS vs. Central Plains game day information:
ALL of the Meade vs. Central Plains games will be played at MHS.
*JV Girls @ 3:30pm
*JV Boys @ 4:30pm
*Varsity Girls @ 6:00pm
*Varsity Boys @ 7:30pm
GOOD LUCK, MHS Basketball!
Games in Meade tonight will all be played at the high school. C boys will start at 3:30 followed by 2 quarters of JV girls before the JV boys take the floor. The V girls will start at 6:30 p.m. followed by the V boys.
Don't miss the Key Club and Kiwanis chili and vegetable soup supper at tonight's ball game. Funds raised support community service projects.
GOOD LUCK MJH Basketball! Our Lady Buffs will play for 3rd place Saturday at 3:30pm in the DP Gym. Our Buffaloes will play for the championship on Saturday at 4:45pm at MHS. Let's go, MJH!
Meade JH boys win against Lakin (48-14) to advance to the HPL championship on Saturday in Meade. The game will be at the high school at 4:45 PM.
Meade JH girls lose a tough semi-final game against Elkhart 41 to 34. They will play in Meade this Saturday at 3:30 PM in the GS Gym for 3rd in the HPL Tournament.
Valentine Date Night Murder Mystery Dinner Theater - The Meade High School Forensics Team proudly presents "Dead 2 Rights" by Lee Mueller. At the annual meeting, Archetypical Corporation CEO Gordon Mullens believes profits are looking up. But the meeting takes a turn for the worse as the administration deals with technical difficulties, a double booking, and finally, a murder! Now, if only they could find someone to help solve the mystery. #MeetingsAreMurder. Come join in the excitement and use your detective skills to solve the case! February 13th, 2020, 6:30 pm in the high school commons. Dinner tickets are $10/person. Childcare services available for $3/child (kid friendly meal will be served). Contact Amanda Barnum, Lori Coles, or any forensics student to purchase a ticket (must be purchased in advance by Monday, February 10th).
"We Stand Together" Meade vs. Minneola
Show your Valentine's Day love this year by helping the Meade and Minneola Student Honors Societies in their quest to support local families!
Let's wear these shirts as a sign of solidarity between our communities in the fight against cancer. All profits from the sale of the shirts will be donated to local families to assist in their respective battles against cancer.
This year, on February 14, MHS National Honor Society has partnered with Minneola High School’s Honor Society to unite our communities! Both of our towns have been hit hard with cancer this year. We want to use this opportunity to provide support to local families who are battling cancer. Both schools will be selling t-shirts that will be worn at the Meade basketball game against Minneola on February 14th. All proceeds made through Meade students will go towards Meade’s local families and all proceeds made through Minneola go to their local families! Shirt sizes range from Youth Small to Adult 3XL they are $20 ea. Pick up for shirts will be at the game! If you would like one comment or message me! Payments are due Wednesday, February 5th! Please donate to your local cause and use this opportunity to unite communities! Let’s “purple out” cancer at the game!!
Shirts are light purple w/ black and white writing!!
“M” is on the front
“We stand together” is on the back!
Online ordering is also available!! Just follow this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8mBjr_OS1MXvGCEIiMvMht3_Xq6At2CoA4282f92RSTTSGA/viewform
EVERYONE is invited! Please join us for our annual MHS Glow Rally. The fun and games will begin at 12:30pm on Friday, February 7th at MHS. See you there!
Meade 6th Grade Enrichment Students present ideas to participate in the Kansas Kid Wind Challenge 2020. Competition is February 25.
The induction ceremony for MHS Activities Hall of Fame will take place Friday evening immediately following the varsity girls' basketball game. This year's individual inductees include Leon Burtnett, Shirley Branson, Ron Ryckman, and Heather Easterday. We will also induct the 1980 State Champion Volleyball team and the 1980 State Champion Football team. Congratulations to our 2020 Hall of Fame inductees!
Important Info for HS BB 2.4.20 AT Kiowa County
4:30 JV Girls in auxiliary Gym (3 quarters)
JV Boys will follow in the Auxiliary Gym
6:30 Varsity Girls in main gym
Varsity Boys to follow in main gym
Our MJH Basketball teams will participate in the HPL tournament this week. Play begins in Lakin on Wednesday. GOOD LUCK MJH Basketball!
Congratulations to the MHS Powerlifters. Korben 2nd overall
Cullen 3rd overall
Brayden individual 3rd, 4th
Grayden individual 4th, 6th
Great job buff, Buffs.
Buffs make it a clean sweep against Sublette Homecoming 2020 a huge success. Congrats to King Treston and Queen Ali. Thanks to all who contributed this week. What a fantastic evening for our kids and community.
Team Treston at Meade's Homecoming to show support, so he doesn't fight his battle with cancer alone.
MHS BB Homecoming tonight. JV games start @ 4:45, Varsity Girls @6:30, Varsity Boys to Follow. Coronation at half of Boys game. Sophomore Lasagna meal and Skills Silent Auction. Come out and support the Buffs and wear your Chiefs colors to show support for Treston!
Meade High School will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow. The grade school does not have class due to the HPL Math Contest, but it has been moved back 1 hour until 11 AM.
Meade Grade School and JH will not have school on Wednesday due to hosting the HPL Math Contest. The contest will begin one hour late at 11 am. Meade HS will have regularly scheduled classes on Wednesday.
Meade will have no school today, Tuesday, January 28th.
Leon Reimer receives the High Plains League Service Award for his many years of service to Meade USD 226. He has done everything from driving a bus to running the clock for both football and basketball games for years.
Lady Buffs fall to Lakin in HPL Tournament 45-36
HS Girls taking on Lakin in HPL Tournament. Let’s Go Buffs!
Meade boys win over Cimarron tonight. They will play in the championship game Saturday at 7:45 PM at GCCC. Girls play at 4:00 PM.
Because of a heating issue at the grade school there will be NO classes at the Meade Grade School today, January 21st. The high school will be in session.
Open gym at the HS for grades 7-12 will be 5-7 pm today.
The high school basketball games tonight in Meade have been postponed until February 3 at 4:45 PM.
The Meade Count Your Kid In Clinic is cancelled for today.
School has been canceled in Meade for today, January 17th. Evening basketball is to be determined.
Meade Schools will have a 2 hour delayed start tomorrow, Friday, January 17th. There will be no morning Pre-K.
The JH basketball games today vs Syracuse have been cancelled.
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2020 Spelling Bee Champion, Kate Parker, and Runner-up, Brock Keith! All our spellers did a fantastic job. GOOD WORK, MES/MJH!
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2020 Spelling Bee Champion, Kate Parker, and Runner-up, Brock Keith! All our spellers did a fantastic job. GOOD WORK, MES/MJH!
HS BB Friday 1.10.20 Time change. Syracuse doesn’t have enough for JV Girls. We will play all games at the High School.
3:30 C Boys
4:30 B Boys
6:30 Varsity Girls
8:00 Varsity Boys
Meade After-Prom will be serving Chili and/or Potato/Ham/Green Bean Soup. See you there!
NEW MEETING UPDATE: The MHS Clay Target Team has added a new informational meeting date - January 6th at 6:30pm. All 6th-12th grade USD 226 students interested in being part of the team are invited to attend. Contact Jay Boley, Rocky Hawley, or Randy Henson for more information.
The MES preschool students spent time this morning constructing their own gingerbread houses.
Great night to be JH Buffalo!!A Team girls and Boys win, and the B Team won an overtime thriller with a last second game winner. Very proud of our kids and how they support one another!
Family, friends, and everyone within our community is invited to view our 5th and 6th grade students' "Christmas Around the World" projects. The projects will be on display Wednesday, December 18th, from 1:30-2:15pm in the cafeteria. They're excited to share what they've learned!
Calling all 6th-12th grade USD 226 students - it is time to join the MHS Clay Target Team. There will be an informational meeting at 6:30pm this evening at MHS. Contact Jay Boley, Rocky Hawley, or Randy Henson for more information. We hope to see you on the team!
Meade Schools will have a 2 hour delay this morning Dec. 16. There will be no AM Preschool
Cimarron Invitational: Lady Buffs fall to Sublette 25-34.
Cimarron invitational: Buffaloes defeat Sublette 58-29. Great job!
Lady Buffs lead Sublette at half 16-12.
The CHS After Prom invites us to enjoy a delicious hamburger meal Friday evening. They appreciate our support.
WOW! Santa's Workshop, an annual display created by our MHS Skills USA and shop students, was featured on KSN. We are so proud of our students and their teachers!
https://www.ksn.com/news/newsfeed-now/school-builds-christmas-display-to-give-back-to-the-community/
MJH Basketball: Today our MJH teams will travel to Stanton County. Thursday they will host Sublette. The Lady Buffs will play in the DP Gym. The Buffaloes will play at MHS. GOOD LUCK MJH Basketball!
TOURNAMENT UPDATE: Attached is the UPDATED game schedule for the Bluejay Invitational Basketball tournament. Play will begin for MHS on Tuesday, December 10th. GOOD LUCK, MHS Basketball!
The 2020 Basketball Regional & Sub-State assignments have been posted by KSHSAA. Meade will compete in the Rolla Regional Tournament to be played February 24-29th. Other teams include: Fowler, South Gray, Moscow, Rolla, & Satanta. Visit www.kshsaa.org for more information.
Looking Ahead: Attached is the game schedule for the Bluejay Invitational Basketball tournament. Play will begin for MHS on Tuesday, December 10th. GOOD LUCK, MHS Basketball!
The MHS vs. Elkhart basketball game of has been selected to be the United Wireless "Game of the Week." Be sure to tune in at 6:00pm for the pregame show. A BIG BUFFALO THANK YOU to The Bull, KGYN radio and all the sponsors! We appreciate your support
Our MES/MJH students and staff celebrated Thanksgiving with a Thanksgiving feast and program. Our PK through 6th grade students provided their family and friends with great entertainment through song, dance, and poems. Members of our staff shared their Hollywood talents with an award-winning performance of Tom the Turkey. The celebration ended with the students enjoying a Thanksgiving feast sampling featuring some traditional Thanksgiving favorites. A BIG BUFFALO SHOUT OUT to our MHS Leadership class for helping where needed. We appreciate YOU! A BIG BUFFALO SHOUT OUT to all our special guests - parents, grandparents, other family members, and friends. Thank you for celebrating Thanksgiving with us! We are thankful for YOU! We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
We love sharing and experiencing the world together! Mrs. Lauppe's 1st grade class has a new student, Lyra. Being from the Philippines, Lyra hasn't experienced the fun of playing in the snow. That changed today! It was a fun day for her and her 1st grade friends
CONGRATULATIONS to our MJH Football team - HPL League Champions! Way to work!
The PTO teacher giving tree is now up at the MES/MJH main entrance. It’s simple—grab a snowflake, shop for the item, then return the item to the teacher before Christmas break! 🎄🎁 ❄️ ⛄️ Thank you for supporting our teachers! -PTO-
The PTO teacher giving tree is now up at the MES/MJH main entrance. It’s simple—grab a snowflake, shop for the item, then return the item to the teacher before Christmas break! 🎄🎁 ❄️ ⛄️ Thank you for supporting our teachers! -PTO-
WOW! You are NOT going to want to miss our MHS musical production of Oklahoma! Performances will take place at MHS on Thursday, November 21st and Friday, November 22nd. Showtime is set for 7:00pm. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased at the door. Thank you for your support!
Don't forget to come out for the musical "Oklahoma" on Thursday and Friday November 21st and 22nd at 7 p.m. at the high school.
A big Buffalo THANK YOU to our lunch ladies for their delicious Thanksgiving meal they prepared for us today!
Congratulations to Harrison Bachman, Kynlee Flavin, and Holly Reimer for their participation in the District Honor Band at Dodge City Middle School on November 9. They were selected to perform with over 80 other southwest band members in a concert that afternoon. They did an excellent job of representing MJH!
Mr. Powell's fourth grade class visited the Lone Tree retirement center to introduce themselves and share some of their completed classroom activities with them.
A reminder to all: The MHS production of Oklahoma! will be next Thursday and Friday Nov 21,22. This is a CHANGE from the printed calendar. Showtime will remain 7pm on both nights NEXT WEEK. See you then!
CONGRATULATIONS to our MHS Football players on being selected to the HPL All-League teams. Cullen Lumry was selected to the 1st Team offensive line. Preston Woodruff earned recognition for defensive back on the 2nd Team. Korben Clawson also earned a spot on the 2nd Team as linebacker. GOOD WORK, Buffaloes!
MES students enjoyed the Wichita Children’s Theatre productions in Satanta this afternoon. Thank you to the Satanta Arts Council for sponsoring this fun event!
Join us tonight for the PTO spaghetti meal and the Scholastic Book Fair! (Located in the MES cafeteria from 5:30-7:30pm.)
The MES first grade students dressed up in their respected professions on their career day today. Big shout out to our parents and community members who joined them. Thank-you for helping make our students day memorable!!
Please note the gate admission for Friday's regional football game in Sedgwick is set by KSHSAA. Passes will NOT be accepted. Adult tickets are $7 person and students are $5 each. GOOD LUCK, Buffaloes! WIN Regionals!
CONGRATULATIONS Corbyn Carr, Shelby Christensen, & Kiana Unruh! These MHS Volleyball Lady Buffs received HPL recognition. Corbyn was selected to the 1st Team and named MVP for the league. Shelby also received 1st Team honors. Kiana was selected to the 2nd Team. GOOD WORK, ladies!
MES/MJH is proud to announce our students in the 5th-8th grade earning Honors and High Honors. Congratulations!
Meade Cross Country Girls' Team takes 8th place at state. Madison Sutterfield is the 1A state runner-up. Highest finish for a girl in school history at State Cross Country.
Buffs lead Syracuse 35-6 headed into 4th.
Grade school Halloween parade a big hit!
MJH Girls are the 2019 HPL Volleyball Tournament Champions!
It's time already time for our Fall Athletic Banquet! Our fall athletes and their families are invited to a taco bar meal on Tuesday, November 5th at 6:30pm in the MHS Commons. Please note the time change. Our Booster Club will provide the meat, cheese, tortillas, drinks and table service. Each athlete and family is asked to bring a side dish and/or dessert. It will be a great evening of celebrating our student-athletes and their accomplishments.
CONGRATULATIONS to our MJH Volleyball team. They went 4-0 during pool play to advance to the finals of their HPL tournament. Our Lady Buffs will take on Elkhart today at 4:00pm on the south court at SWHJH. GOOD LUCK, ladies!
MJH Lady Buffs go 4-0 and advance to the Championship pool tomorrow in SWH at 4 pm
GOOD LUCK to our MHS Football team! They will begin post-season play Friday at Syracuse. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00pm CST. Let's go, Buffaloes!
Join us Thursday as we send our MHS Cross Country Lady Buffaloes off to the State meet. The send-off will begin at approximately 12:20pm at MHS, proceed through the stoplight, and then on to MES/MJH. GOOD LUCK Lady Buffs! We are proud of you!
Results from today’s 1A Regional XC Meet:
-Boys finish 8th place
-Girls finish 3rd place and qualify for state!
-Madison Sutterfield is your girls regional champion!
The 1A KSHSAA State XC Championships will be held next Saturday at the Wamego Country Club.
BUFFS students of the month and attendance being recognized during the Rise & Shine Assembly today!
Can your gingerbread house stand up against the ‘wind tunnel’ and an ‘earthquake’? Wind=yes, Quake=Not so much
Youth Entrepreneurs go to Garden to check out some small business ventures!
CONGRATULATIONS to our MHS Lady Buffalo Volleyball team! Our girls have advanced to Sub-State! The tournament will be held in Greensburg on Saturday, October 26th beginning at 1:00pm. GOOD LUCK, Lady Buffs!
MJH-HPL League Volleyball
Our MJH Lady Buffs will compete in the pool play portion of the league tournament on Monday, October 28th in Cimarron. Play begins at 10:00am. Finals will be held at SWHJH on Tuesday, October 29th beginning at 4:00pm.
GOOD LUCK, Lady Buffaloes!
Buffalo Volleyball finishes as the 1A Regional Runner Up and punches their ticket to Sub State!
Meade Recreation Commission
Informational Meeting on Proposed Health & Wellness Facility
7:30 PM
Meade City Library Meeting - October 24, 2019
There will be an informational meeting on the proposed health and wellness facility on October 24th at 7:30 PM in the Meade City Library Meeting Room. Meade Recreation Commission board members will be in attendance. No official business will be conducted as this is just informational.
Meade USD 226
There will be an informational meeting on the proposed health and wellness facility on October 24th at 7:30 PM in the Meade City Library Meeting Room. Meade Board members may be in attendance. No official business will be conducted as this is just informational.
Lady Buffs take runner-up in the HPL Tournament. Congratulations!! Third year in a row in the championship finals. Played tough against a 3A Lakin team vs. the 1A Meade Lady Buffs.
Lady Buffs ready to play for the HPL Championship against Lakin. Go Buffs!🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐
Lady Buffs getting ready to play in the semifinals for the HPL Tournament. Won all 3 matches in pool play.
There will be an informational meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24th @ 7:30 PM in the City Library Meeting Room about the proposed Health & Wellness Facility. Citizens interested in this project are encouraged to attend.
The Buffaloes take home two medals from the HPL XC Championships!
Trent Roberts—1st place (8th boys)
Madison Sutterfield—3rd place (Varsity girls)
State Tennis sendoff for Ali, Monica, Coach Bigler and Coach Cordes. Love this community and these kids and coaches!
Join us tomorrow as we send Monica and Alison off to State Tennis. The send-off will begin at approximately 12:20pm at MHS, proceed through the stoplight, and then on to MES/MJH. GOOD LUCK Ali and Monica! We are proud of you!
MHS Regional Volleyball will take place in Moscow on Tuesday. Play begins at 2:00pm. Our Lady Buffs are seeded #2 and will play the second match of the day. GOOD LUCK, Lady Buffaloes!
http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScoreCenter/Brackets/Volleyball/1ARegional.cfm?Activity=5&Class=6&WeekID=3424
CALENDAR UPDATE: The MJH Volleyball game against Leoti-Wichita County will take place AT Meade, NOT Leoti. Play will begin at 4:30pm at MHS. GOOD LUCK, Lady Buffs!
MHS Volleyball @ MHS Tuesday, October 15th beginning at 5:00pm.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Senior Volleyball & Tennis Lady Buffaloes! We will recognize our seniors and their parents prior to the MHS vs. Ingalls match at approximately 7:00pm. Come out to support our Lady Buffalo volleyball team and show your appreciation to our senior Lady Buffaloes and their parents.
CONGRATULATIONS to our MHS Lady Buffalo Cross Country team! They are officially ranked 7th in 1A State and 3rd in the coaches' poll! Way to work, ladies!
The Buffaloes took home three medals from the Lakin XC Invitational this morning:
Maya Doney—8th place (7th girls)
Trent Roberts—1st place (8th boys)
Madison Sutterfield—1st place (Varsity girls)
Sutterfield broke her own school record with a time of 19:12!
It's a GREAT day to be Lady Buffalo! Our Lady Buffs are the 2019 Regional Runner-Up! Nice work Lady Buff team!
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2019 Regional CHAMPIONS, Monica Gleason and Alison Unruh! They will play at State next weekend in Prairie Village. Nice work, ladies! Good luck at State!
Braving the cold to cheer on our Buffs! Regional Tennis 2K19 in Meade🎾 Ali and Monica qualified for State!
Day 1 of the 3-2-1A Regional Tennis Tournament is in the books. Play will resume Saturday morning at 10am.
Mini Cheer Performance Information
It is going to be a cold evening so bundle up and stay warm!
MHS is hosting 321A Regional Tennis on 10.11.19. Come cheer on our Tennis team as they battle for a State berth! Good luck ladies. We are all rooting for you!
HS FB 10.11.19. Come cheer on the Buffaloes and grab a bite to eat!
WAY TO WORK, Hailey & Lisa! 1st place & undefeated at the Ashland JV meet. CONGRATULATIONS to our JV Lady Buffaloes on a great season. We are proud of you!
Some of our 6th grade leadership students shared what it means to be a ‘BUFFS’ student through sidewalk art this afternoon!
•Bold
•Understanding
•Friendly
•Focused
•Studious
#BUFFS
MHS Volleyball @ Johnson-Stanton County Tuesday, October 8th beginning at 4:00pm GOOD LUCK, Lady Buffaloes!
Congratulations #1 Dbls Alison and Monica! Undefeated 5-0 at the Coaches Classic in Dodge. Super proud of you. Best of luck at Regionals next Friday in Meade!!
Catch the Buffaloes in action tonight if you are not able to make the trip to Elkhart. The game will be streamed and broadcast online at openspaces sports.com.
This bulletin board in Martha Friesen's classroom so wonderfully expresses the character traits we hope for in all of our students. Take a minute to read it. Mr. Harshberger
Reminder: There will be NO school Monday, October 7th. Our teachers will be participating in an in-service. Enjoy a great three-day weekend!
Our MES students and teachers hard at work building their skills in the classroom.
JV FB over Stanton Co 28-0.
The Buffaloes picked up four medals today at Stanton County!
Madison Sutterfield—1st (Varsity Girls)
Katie Welsh—25th (Varsity Girls)
Trent Roberts—1st (8th Boys)
Maya Doney—7th (7th Girls)
Community Pep Rally in the park for Homecoming. GO BUFFALOES!!
MJH A-Team and B-Team both winners in 2 games vs Sublette. The MJH football team also victorious tonight 46-0
Walking Tacos for Friday night's Homecoming Game against Stanton County. Come and enjoy!
MJH & MHS XC @ Stanton County -Saturday, September 28th
GOOD LUCK, Lady Buffs and Buffaloes!
Just another day in the lab......Making Butter!
Dodgeball finals. Homecoming week 2019
Tennis gets 2nd as a team!
Abby 3rd in 2 singles.
Sigrid and Karsen 3rd in 2 doubles.
Monica and Ali 1st in 1 Doubles and only give up 1 game all day!! Proud of you all.
Tuesday, September 24 - MHS Volleyball @ Cimarron
GOOD LUCK, Lady Buffaloes!
Meade beats Dodge in 1st set, 25-21. You go girls
Buffaloes take care of Hugoton in 2! Great job team
Buffs beat Hugoton in the 1st set 25-12. Get it!
Buffs come away with three medals at the Hugoton XC Invitational:
Maya Doney—8th place (7th grade girls)
Trent Roberts—1st place (8th grade boys)
Madison Sutterfield—6th place (Varsity girls)
Buffs beat Colby in the 2nd and we’re headed to a 3rd! Let’s go Buffaloes
Lady Buffs takin on Maize South. We ain’t shy.
Buffs beat Dodge and are headed to a 3rd set!
Saturday morning VB in Liberal. Taking on the Red Demons from Dodge.
Meade vs SWH 0-0 end of 1
September 21st: MHS Volleyball @ Liberal
GOOD LUCK, Lady Buffaloes!
MHS JV Volleyball at Sublette
GOOD LUCK, Lady Buffs!
SWH will host a Pregame Carnival Friday evening from 6:00-7:00pm. Go early and enjoy the fun activities and plan to eat a great sloppy joe meal!
Meade Jr. High football wins in quadruple overtime against Cimarron. What a spectacular game for both teams!
Meade Jr. High Volleyball wins both JV and Varsity matches against Cimarron.
It's always a GREAT day for Lady Buffalo tennis! Good work, ladies!
HS VB wins in 2 over Kinsley!
A....B.....C-ya!
MHS Volleyball schedule for Kinsley Quad
GOOD LUCK Lady Buffs!
~start time is 4:00pm
MHS Volleyball at Kinsley tomorrow, Sept. 17th, has been moved up to 4:00 PM for both Varsity and JV.
Congratulations MJH Lady Buffs and Coaches on a great day at the Lakin tournament and a 2nd place finish!
The Meade Forensic Team is selling a pulled pork sandwich meal at tonight's football game against Cimarron. Come and Enjoy!
6th grade Grounds Crew cleaned up trash around the building today. Thanks, BUFFS!
MJH Volleyball and Football at SWH Thursday night. Lady Buffs lost in 3 games and the FB boys victorious 24-0.
Don't Forget - FREE Admission to Friday night's football game against Cimarron thanks to the Meade State Bank!
As many are aware Meade has had several sightings of snakes this summer. The school is not exempt and had to deal with a rattlesnake outside of the high school this afternoon. No one was in danger, but we ask that everyone keep on the lookout and report sighting immediately.
Friday Night Lights! First HS football game at Lakin.
First Cross Country meet in Meade. Madison Sutterfiield takes 1st in HS girls. Trent Robert's takes 1st in Jr. High boys.(Trent not pictured)
Congrats to our varsity Lady Buffs! Ali U. 1st place at 2S. Moni G. 2nd place at 1S. Sigrid H. & Lily R 3rd place at 2D. #WeR226 #MHSBuffaloes #10s-Nuts
MES and MJH showcasing their love for the Buffaloes at the Pep Rally
Our JV Girls are braving the heat and loving the brand new courts @SCHSBeavers. It's a great day for Lady Buffalo tennis! #WeR226 #MHSBuffaloes
Congrats to our MHS Lady Buffaloes - third place at the Cimarron meet! Sigrid (1S) and Karsen (2S) both earned 2nd place in their division. Way to work, ladies!
Meade VB over Ulysses. Great start to the year, Buffs!
First VB action of the year!
Ali, Monica, and Coach Bigler sporting the new Tennis warmups!
Look Good
Feel Good
Play Good (well)
In case of rain, we will be in the HS gym and HS commons for food.
Mrs. Henson will host a meeting Thursday, August 29th for the next EF trip to Puerto Rico. Any 8th-12th grade student, parent, or grandparent interested in traveling with the group should attend the meeting. It will be held in the MHS Commons beginning at 7:00PM.
Beautiful day for JH sports' pictures yesterday. Love the new VB uniforms.
Hello September!
Attached is the September menu. Click on the link to read the September issue of our Open Range. http://bit.ly/2HuaHHD #WeR226 #MeadeBuffaloes
Our staff continues to incorporate technology in the classroom in many ways. Kudos to Stacy Cordes who is our Tech Specialists. She's a great help to our staff and provides terrific information to the community through our website, Twitter, Facebook and now our own school app.
Our MHS Lady Buffaloes are enjoying this great tennis weather!
Our Meade Students were greeted this morning before school with our very own community dinosaur.
Please be cautious whenever you see a yellow school bus picking up and unloading students. State Law - IT IS UNLAWFUL TO PASS A SCHOOL BUS FROM ANY DIRECTION WHEN THE BUS STOP SIGN IS EXTENDED. Thanks for your help in keeping our children safe!
Haircuts and Hotdogs a hit for everyone at MES/MJH open house this evening. A Great Big Thank-You to Mrs. Zimmerman for her efforts to organize the evening, and the community volunteers who graciously shared their talents with our students.
Rec. Info: All 3rd-6th grade students interested in playing rec. volleyball or football this season need to sign up by Monday, August 19th. Please contact Ben Roberts at for more information.
Don't forget Meade has new school hours this year. The first day on Aug. 15 will be from 8:05 AM to 1:00 PM for 1st-12th grade. Regular hours will start on Friday, Aug. 16. No classes for PS, Kinderprep, or Kdg. until Monday, Aug. 19.
PTO News: Our PTO will have a booth set up during the MES/MJH Open House, Wednesday, August 14th. Be sure to stop by and put your name in for the drawing. You won't want to miss it!
Join us Wednesday evening for the Meade Elementary & MJH open house along with our ‘Haircuts and Hot Dogs’ back to school social. Doors open at 5:00pm. We hope to see YOU there!
Meade Staff learning how to help students who are impacted by trauma in their life.
Enrollment is underway!
Only 2 days until enrollment starts for Meade Schools on Friday, August 2 at 9 am.
We are getting ready for the start of our 2019-20 school year! Our August menu is ready.
The Meade United Methodist Church will be giving out free school supplies to Meade students on Saturday August 3rd from 9:30-11:30am and Friday August 9th from 1:30-3:30pm. Distribution will be in the Mission Mart room. Enter on the south side of the church. (Kids can also get free clothing from the Mission Mart those days too!)
Purple Calendars will be available again during enrollment thanks to the Meade County News. Thanks to Backroom Printing pocket calendars will be available in businesses again this year. A Google Calendar is also available this year. Go to usd226.org and find these under the Menu.
Enrollment will be August 2nd from 8 AM to 3 PM and August 5 from 12 PM to 7PM. New MHS students Aug. 6 from 9 AM to 3PM. Meade Learning Center every day August 5th - Sept. 19. 9 AM to 3 PM.
2019-20 Immunization Requirements
We’re thrilled to announce Meade USD 226’s new
app! It’s everything Meade, in your pocket. Download the
app on Android: http://bit.ly/2MTPmMV or iPhone:
https://apple.co/2N9HzuP.
Check out the 2019-20 Supply List for Meade Schools here! https://5il.co/8vnp
Enrollment begins August 2 from 9am to 3pm at both schools.
It's a great day at Meade USD 226!
CALENDAR CHANGE: Due to regional tennis being rescheduled for Thursday, our NHS Induction has been moved to Monday, May 6th at 6:30pm.
It's never too early. For those of you who like to get a head start on planning for next school year, here is the 2019-20 district approved calendar.
