Hesston Elementary

A parent/student/staff forum to discuss the cellphone-personal electronic device policy for school year 2025-2026 will be held on 05-28-25 at 7pm in the Hesston Performing Arts Center. Hope you can attend. An FAQ document regarding this policy is on the district website.

No school tomorrow; Wednesday, Feb. 19.

February 12, 2025--USD 460 Hesston Schools are closed today and all activities cancelled.

USD 460 Hesston is happy to welcome Mr. Pete Bastain as our second candidate to interview for USD 460 Superintendent. Mr. Bastian currently serves as the superintendent of the Belle Plaine School District USD 357.

USD 460 Hesston is happy to welcome Dr. Ben Proctor today as he is our first candidate to interview for USD 460 Superintendent. Dr.Proctor currently serves as Assistant Commissioner of Education for the state of Kansas.

Due to the extremely low temps and wind chills forecasted for tomorrow morning, USD 460 will start classes 2 hours late.

Hesston Schools will be closed tomorrow. All activities are either canceled or will be rescheduled.

Hesston schools will open two hours late tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan 7.

November 23 at Hesston Middle School; Organized by The Hesston Recreation Commission.

Hesston Schools will start classes 2 Hrs late today, Jan 22.

Due to extremely low temps/wind chill and drifting snow; no school Jan 16.

Hesston Schools are closed tomorrow Jan 10 due to rural road conditions. No activities

No School or Activities tomorrow for Hesston Schools. Stay safe!

Huge congratulations to Hesston Elementary 1st grade teacher Alison Nikkel for being named a 20-21 Horizon Award Winner. This award recognizes the very best first year teachers in Kansas. We are incredibly proud of you Alison! @KsCommissioner @HESSwathers

We used Inside Outside Circle to talk to a partner about our math drawings! I love that despite some extra spacing and small modifications we are still rocking Kagan structures in kindergarten. I love these kids! @HESSwathers @jenAtKagan

Hesston Elementary is getting to know our newly hired employees in “The Newly Hired Game.” Welcome to our Swather Tribe.

May 4 - 8 is Teacher Appreciation Week. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a talented, caring, and hard-working staff! hs.hesstonschools.org/o/hhs/staff

We have updates including our lunch program over the Easter holiday, tech support, staying informed and connected, and how parents can provide feedback on our Continuous Learning Plan in Hesston. For all the latest information, click bit.ly/2VfvxAC

So grateful for our food service workers, delivery crew, and volunteers! Week 1 average kids fed per day = 198; Week 2 Average = 253 kids per day; Week 3 Average = 291 kids per day...Total Meals Served in 3 Weeks = 6,840.