Stephen R Linkous

Let go @nuggets

Please see announcement about late start for Teachers Professional Development Monday. Click link: 5il.co/34659

A special luncheon was held on Monday, 12/16, at Neaves Steakbar. We honored the 20 Five Cs winners for the first semester. Everyone had fun. Thank you, Equity Bank, for your donation to the luncheons. Nominate our next group at: bit.ly/nomination5c

The December 2024 Five Cs Award winners were honored at the December 9 Board of Education meeting. Congratulations to all of them. See the video of them receiving the award on YouTube at: bit.ly/dec24fivecs

Over 400 Students and their families turned out for an evening of fun at MacArthur's Bingo Night on Thursday, Nov. 21. There were lots of food and snacks, prize baskets, and fun for everyone. #progresswithpurpose

Liberal High School hosts Market Day 2024. Read more at: usd480.net/article/1887545

Three LHS Athletes signed to continue their athletic careers at the next level. Andy Nguyen, Bentley Fitzgerald, and Janaya Devorce shared their thoughts at their signing event on Tuesday, November 13. Watch the video here: youtu.be/eprguIn4Ioo

Eisenhower Middle School paused to salute our Veterans on Monday. The program featured Scouts presenting the flags, the EMS Band & Choir, Veterans Nancy Baez and Jeff Gardner, and the playing of Taps. Click for the video of the National Anthem: youtu.be/4_bj94M6Oc8

Mr. Linkous was a "WATCH DOG" this morning at Bright Start. (He learned the days of the week!) Mr. Cano also participated. #progresswithpurpose

Monday's Board of Education meeting was a full house. We honored Charito Flores as the Chamber Educator of the Month, the District and Campus Teachers of the Year, and the November Five Cs. Jason Diseker discussed the Apache Advantage program and Seymour Rogers.

Here's the new "Latest from Linkous" newsletter: bit.ly/USD480110424

USD 480 Congratulates our Elementary and Secondary District Teachers of the Year! Araceli Rios, from Cottonwood, is our Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Amandria Hartnett, from Eisenhower Middle School, is the Secondary Teacher of the Year. We salute our other campus winners.

The first group of Five Cs winners were announced at the Oct. 21, 2024 Board Meeting. Watch the video of them receiving the awards at: youtu.be/KLxxsTR4KqA

Had a great time for National Bosses Day eating with my team and district office staff. They spoiled us with great food and even better conversation! I am thankful for the great people I get to work with! @USD480

USD 480 Superintendent Stephen Linkous spoke to the Liberal Rotary Club today. He shared his life story, his love for education, and his vision for the district. #progresswithpurpose

The Path of Latino Leaders, Keeping Your Roots - El Camino De Los Líderes Latinos, Mantener Tus Raices! Join us at this year's Hispanic Male Leaders pre-conference, in Orlando, FL. Registration is open: mcelleaders.org @slinkous7 @DinoMCoronado @HarrisonPeters

Great to have the staff and students back @USD480 !

Very fortunate to work with this great group at the district office @USD480 Looking forward to a great start to the year!

USD 480 Staff getting trained on "Capturing KIds' Hearts" #progresswithpurpose