Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy

09/03/2026

FCCLA Take Aim Conference

Members of the Hutchinson CTE FCCLA Chapter, as well as over 400 other students from all over Kansa...

08/26/2026

Parenting can be challenging. There's no manual, no dress rehearsal, and no one does it alone — it truly takes a village. 💛 For 15 years, Dolly Parton has been part of the village for Reno County families.

Since the Dolly Parton Imagination Library launched in Reno County back in 2011, United Way of Reno County has delivered over 416,000 free books to nearly 12,000 local kids from birth to age 5 — with more than 24,000 books going out in 2025 alone.

And the impact is real: seven years into the program, kindergarten readiness in Reno County climbed from roughly 48–52% all the way up to 79%. That's what a book a month, straight to a child's mailbox, can do.

As Dolly says: "If you can read, you can do anything."

If you have a little one under 5 at home, enroll them today — it's free, it doesn't matter what your family's income is, and by their 5th birthday they could have a home library of up to 60 books. 📚

👉 Sign up here: https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/KSRENO/?chkAvalAddressData=eyJjYWxsYmFjayI6dHJ1ZSwiYWRkcmVzcyI6eyJjb3VudHJ5IjoiVVMiLCJ6aXAiOiI2NzUwMiIsInN0YXRlIjoiS1MiLCJjaXR5IjoiSHV0Y2hpbnNvbiIsImNvdW50eSI6IlJlbm8iLCJzdHJlZXQiOiIifX0%3D

Thank you, Dolly, for 15 years of helping raise readers in Reno County. 🧡

08/07/2026

Reminder: The USD 308 Board of Education has delayed the start time for Monday's meeting to accommodate parents and staff who plan to attend the elementary and middle school open houses.

The USD 308 Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 10th at the USD 308 Admin Center located at 1520 N Plum Street. The agenda is available at www.usd308.com/boe

08/04/2026

Loading eFunds has never been easier: meet the lunch pre-pay calculator

Just select your child's grade (or reduced lunch price status) and the month you'd like to prepay for—our calculator tells you exactly how much to load onto their eFunds account.

Try it now at www.usd308.com/nutrition.

07/31/2026

The countdown is on! 🎒📚💙💛

The first day of school is filled with excitement, fresh starts, and new opportunities. But we also know that for many students—and parents—that excitement can come with a few butterflies, too. That's completely normal.

At Hutchinson Public Schools, we care deeply about every student. We want each child to walk through our doors feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. A few simple routines before school starts can make a big difference in helping students feel calm and ready for a successful first day.

As we count down to the first bell, we've put together a few easy ways to help your family prepare. Here's to a great start, a great year, and making every Salthawk feel like they belong! 💙💛

07/30/2026

🚨 Attention, early birds (and the parents who love them)!

However your child rolls up to school — on foot🚶, by bike 🚲, scooter 🛴, skateboard 🛹, car 🚗, bus 🚌, or unicorn 🦄 — one thing is guaranteed: a hot, free breakfast will be waiting for them at every building until that first bell rings! 🔔

Check the chart for your school's breakfast start time!

07/28/2026

While our summer meal service has ended, families can pick up lunches via drive-thru on the West side of the Reno County Food Bank building at 921 E. 4th, Monday through Friday, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Service ends on August 12th.

Thank you to the Reno County Food Bank for filling the gap while our kitchens are being cleaned, prepped and outfitted with new equipment for the upcoming school year.

Huge thanks to Pizza Ranch for their partnership and support.

07/22/2026

📚 Tomorrow is the Day! In-Person Enrollment is Here!

Need help enrolling your student for the 2026-27 school year? Join us Thursday, July 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for our districtwide In-Person Enrollment Event!

✅ Visit any Hutchinson Public Schools building to complete enrollment.
✅ You only need to visit one school to enroll all students in your family.
🏫 Hutchinson High School will also be open for self-guided campus tours during the event.
🏫 Midtown is closed during this event. Midtown staff will be at HHS.

Whether you're enrolling a new student or returning for another great year, our staff will be ready to help make the process quick and easy.

We can't wait to welcome our Salthawks back for another amazing school year! 💙💛

Enroll online anytime at www.usd308.com/enroll

07/08/2026

Everything you need to get ready for an amazing year is packed into our brand-new Enrollment Newsletter. Click here to read it now: https://app.smore.com/n/1w3m2

Here's what you'll find inside:

🍎 Welcome Letter — A special message to kick off the new year
📝 Enrollment Link & Information — Secure your student's spot today
🍽️ District Meals Information — Everything you need to know about breakfast and lunch
📅 Start Dates — Mark your calendars!
✏️ School Supply Lists — Get a head start on back-to-school shopping

Don't wait — enrollment is open NOW! Click the link, complete your enrollment, and let's make 2026-2027 the best school year yet.

We can't wait to see your students this fall!