Happy 160th Birthday Kansas

Happy 160th Birthday Kansas!

Kansas marked its 160th birthday on January 29 and across USD 305, Kansas Day activities adapted to the circumstances of this year.

 

Schilling Elementary held a Kansas Spirit Week that included state symbols, western wear and more.

Schilling 

 

At Stewart, kindergarten students drew pictures of the Kansas flag in Sarah Mehl's classroom.

Stewart 

 

Using the Zoom platform, singer/songwriter Ann Zimmerman brought Kansas history to life for Mr. Brungardt and Mr. MacKinney's students at Lakewood Middle School.

Ann Zimmerman

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The Smoky Hill Museum created teaching videos about corn shelling, butter churning and packing a wagon to move your family to Kansas.

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