Sarah Thompson

Someone forgot the bread for communion, so they used what was on hand. The body of Christ today was Daylight Donuts! 😂😂😂

Avery made some new buddies on our morning walk today. 🐐

We're seeking volunteers to join our Convention & Visitors Bureau Committee. This position is a great way to stay involved in exciting events happening in our community. Apply online at: cityofliberal.org/FormCenter/Cit…

HAPPY PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION DAY! Our appreciation is beyond words and goes well beyond a single day. Thank you, USD 480 Principals, for all you do as the face of your building and the enormous role you play behind the scenes! Join us in celebrating our nine wonderful principals!

Farmers Market, thrift shop, Ranchito for some guac. That’s a great start to the weekend!

Yesterday, the Annual Liberal Chamber of Commerce Academic Awards Banquet reminded us of what a generous and supporting community we live in! The Liberal High School Class of 2026 was award over $150,000 in local scholarships to help them post-graduation. Thank you, Liberal!

Mark your calendars now for the 22nd Annual Breeze Master Golf Tournament! All proceeds support scholarships for students majoring in energy programs at SCCC.

The Annual USD 480 Bike Rodeo is this Saturday at Sunflower Elementary (310 W. Pine St.) from 10 AM until noon! Everyone is welcome to stop by and get their bike tuned up and some safety training before Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 6th! We will see you all there!

Stated by a young female carpenter apprentice about changing your path to find what works best for you: “The longer you stay on the wrong train, the pricier it is to get off.” Mic drop.

Regarding the importance of apprenticeships to fill gaps in the workforce: “We don’t have a talent problem, we have a pathway problem.” DeAngela Burns-Wallace

Learning & enjoying the Kansas National Apprenticeship Week Summit in Topeka. Fantastic educators, companies, & unions offering their models of apprenticeship & the specific successes they have experienced.

Create smarter forms in minutes w/ our Google Forms class. Learn how to design surveys, collect responses, automate workflows, & turn data into clear insights-no tech experience needed. Get better feedback, faster. Register now: tinyurl.com/4b8kufrb Questions? 620.417.1170.

This Week at USD 480 - Week of April 27, 2026

We went to the SCCC Spring choir & band concert & then ran over to the rest of the athletics awards banquet. Olivia got photos with Coach Austin & her fave player, Awit. Fun night on campus.

Some exciting classes coming up to boost your creativity and grow professionally! Take a look and register for any of these great classes today. Register now: tinyurl.com/4b8kufrb Questions? Call 620.417.1170.

Attention D1 Jucos.. We are still looking for 1️⃣ more participant to join our classic this upcoming season! If you are still needing 2 games, get with me!

I just got the tetanus shot. Hopefully I live another day. 😆

USD 480 2026-2027 Pre-enrollment begins on Monday, April 20th! Find all the information and important links here: English: usd480.net/article/2829370 Español: usd480.net/article/2829358

What did you do this weekend? Oh not much. Just stepped on a board in the old milk house at the farm with 2 rusty old nails that went through my shoe & into my foot. Then spent hours convincing myself I surely had a tetanus shot in the last 10 years. Guess we’ll find out. 😂🤦🏼‍♀️

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