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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for May 11th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its May meeting on Monday, May 11th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Driver's Education 2026 Class Lists]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ENROLLMENT IS LIVE!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Patrons can now enroll online for the 2026-2027 school year using these instructions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for the Excellence in Teaching Award!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A cash award of $1,000 will be presented to one classroom teacher employed by USD 353 in grades K-12 at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 school year and returning for the 2026-2027 school year. Nominations must be received by midnight April 17, 2026, and can be made by anyone residing in USD 353.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for April 13th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its April meeting on Monday, April 13th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Drivers Education 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Driver's Education course will be offered this summer for students who have completed their eighth-grade year of school and who will be 14 years of age by June 1, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for March 31st]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Special Meeting to discuss the WHS Graduate Honors Criteria on Tuesday, March 31st at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Driver's Education 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A driver's education course will be offered this summer for students who have completed their eighth-grade year of school and who will be 14 years of age by June 1, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Spring Break]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, March 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
Spring Break - March 13 - 22 - No School
Return to school - Monday, March 23]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for March 9th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its March meeting on Monday, March 9th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bond Issue Press Release - February 18]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2167879</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 Seeks to Transform “Old Ag Shop” into Modern Learning Hub]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Fall 2025 Honor Roll]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School released their lists for Scholastic Honor Roll, Principal's Honor Roll, and Superintendent's Honor Roll for Fall 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:13:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS announces Fall 2025 Honor Roll]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington Middle School released their Scholastic, Principal's, and Superintendent's honor rolls for the fall semester.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:50:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bond Info. Frequently Asked Questions Updated]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Bond Info. page has been updated with the first round of FAQ's and responses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bond Proposal Differences]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 Announces Details of Refined $17.85 Million Bond Proposal for March 3 Election]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:56:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for February 9th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its February meeting on Monday, February 9th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:53:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NHS Blood Drive Scheduled for January 29th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wellington High School NHS is hosting its last blood drive opportunity of the school year on January 29, 2026, and we need donors urgently.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Informational Community Meeting Dates Set on Bond Proposal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2159157</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 Wellington Schools to Host Informational Community Meetings on Scaled-Back Bond Proposal]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:56:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School Monday, January 26th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to road conditions, expected dangerous Monday morning wind chills, and HVAC issues, there will be no school for USD 353 on Monday, January 26th.  Thank you for your patience as we work to make things safe for our staff and students to resume classes on Tuesday morning.  Please stay warm and safe.
Thank you,]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Board Calls Special Election for Scaled Back $17.85 Million Plan]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[January 9, 2026
School Bond Press Release]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:28:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for January 12th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its January meeting on Monday, January 12th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fire Alarm at WHS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Wellington Community,
This morning a fire alarm went off at Wellington High School.  It was not a scheduled fire drill.  All students were escorted outside for safety.  The Wellington Fire Department investigated the building and determined that it was safe for students and staff to re-enter the building.  All students are safe and back in classes.    
Thank you]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meet and Greet and New Member Training Scheduled for January 5th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The public is invited to a come-and-go meet and greet with USD 353 Board of Education members on January 5th, 5:00pm at Central Office. Following the meet and greet, the BOE will take part in the KASB new board member training at 6:00pm at Central Office. All of this is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:59:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for December 8th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its December meeting on Monday, December 8th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Work Session Scheduled for November 24th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Work Session to discuss the Bond Issue on Monday, November 24th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Work Session Scheduled for November 17th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Work Session to discuss the Bond Issue and Elementary Enrollment Trends on Monday, November 17th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:32:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353/WNEA Negotiations Meeting Live Link]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:46:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for November 10th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its November meeting on Monday, November 10th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:24:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Let's Get the Band Back Together!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Band alumni are invited to join the high school performances during the home football game Friday, November 8.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE and WNEA Negotiations Meeting Scheduled for November 6th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2130239</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2130033</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for November 3rd]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2128955</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting to discuss non-elected personnel on Monday, November 3rd at 4:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Activities Newsletter - October 27]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2126225</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From the Desk of the A.D.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall WMS/WHS Choir Concert Set for October 23]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2124564</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wellington Middle School and Wellington High School choirs will hold their fall choir concert tomorrow, October 23.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2120634</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for October 13th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2119393</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its October meeting on Monday, October 13th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353/WNEA Negotiations Meeting Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2118385</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Homecoming Parade Set for October 2nd]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2115593</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Homecoming Parade will take place on Thursday, October 2nd at 6:00 pm on Washington Street from 4th Street to 8th Street.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[9/29 - 10/3 WHS Activities Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2114010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From the Desk of the A.D.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE and WNEA Negotiations Meeting Scheduled for October 7th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2113045</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education and the WNEA negotiations teams will meet on Tuesday, October 7th, at 4:00 pm at Central Office. This meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353/WNEA Negotiations Meeting Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2111498</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE and WNEA Negotiations Meeting Scheduled for September 22nd]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2110075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education and the WNEA negotiations teams will meet on Monday, September 22nd, at 4:00 pm at Central Office. This meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353/WNEA Negotiations Meeting Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2108986</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[9/15-9/21 WHS Activities Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2108272</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From the Desk of the AD]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Work Session Scheduled for September 15th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2107570</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Work Session to discuss the naming of the football field on Monday, September 15th, at 5:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE and WNEA Negotiations Meeting Scheduled for September 16th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2106987</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education and the WNEA negotiation teams will meet on Tuesday, September 16th, at 4:00 pm at Central Office. This meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2105402</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE RNR Hearing, Budget Hearing, and regular Meeting Scheduled for September 8th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2103718</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold an RNR Hearing at 6:00pm, a Budget Hearing at 6:10pm, and its September meeting at 6:20pm. All of these will take place on Monday, September 8th at Central Office. These meetings will be live-streamed and are open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Picture Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2100093</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dates for all school's pictures have been set!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wellington USD 353 to Host Community Meetings on $22.6 Million Bond Election]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2097492</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each school will host informational meetings on the upcoming bond election.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE and WNEA Negotiations Meeting Scheduled for August 25th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2097010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education and the WNEA negotiations teams will meet on Monday, August 25th, at 4:00 pm at Central Office. This meeting will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[REMINDER: High School Orientation Half-Day on August 18]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2095744</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students will attend a half-day for their first day of school at the high school on Monday, August 18.  Usual bus riders need to complete the provided form for transportation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Negotiations Team Meeting Scheduled for August 19th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2095503</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education negotiations team will meet on Tuesday, August 19th, at 1:30 pm at Central Office. This meeting will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2093767</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Wins True Value Foundation’s Painting a Brighter Future Grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2093026</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This summer, USD 353 has been refreshing its learning environment with 20 gallons of donated paint from Mill Creek Lumber in Wellington. Thank you, Mill Creek and True Value, for your support!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for August 11th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2092666</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its August meeting on Monday, August 11th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bond Issue Press Release]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2091545</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington USD 353 Seeks Voter Approval for $22.6 Million Bond to Update Facilities and Enhance Student Learning]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Open House]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2090522</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 will hold an open house on Thursday, August 14th from 4:30 pm to 
6:30 pm at each of our school buildings. Come meet your teachers, drop off your school supplies, and take a tour of your school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Negotiations Meeting Scheduled]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2090239</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A USD 353 Negotiations Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th at 10am at Central Office. This meeting will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Negotiations Meeting Scheduled]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2090238</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Board of Education Negotiations Meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 4th at 1:00pm at Central Office. This meeting will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2089437</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Time to Apply for Preschool at Futures Unlimited]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2089213</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Futures Unlimited, Inc. is thrilled to continue its goal of effectively preparing Sumner County’s young ones for kindergarten at no cost.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for July 28th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2088729</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education has scheduled a Special Meeting to discuss district handbooks on Monday, July 28th at 6:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:52:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kansas All-Star Card Pick-Up Scheduled for August 5th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2086810</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kansas All-Star Visa Card pick-up day will take place on Tuesday, August 5th, from 11 am to 7 pm for returning students who were actively enrolled on the last day of the 2024-25 school year. Those cards can be picked up at your child’s school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Student Enrollment Scheduled for August 5th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2086809</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[New student enrollment will take place on Tuesday, August 5th, from 11 am to 7 pm, at your child’s school building. Returning students can enroll online through their parent portal account.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2086056</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for July 14th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2085579</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its July meeting on Monday, July 14th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2085283</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE to Participate in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2084760</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the new Locker Rooms/Community Center in Sellers Park on Wednesday, July 9th. The event will take place during the Wheat Fest’s Picnic in the Park at approximately 6:00pm in Sellers Park.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for July 9th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education has scheduled a Special Meeting to discuss a board of education vacancy on Wednesday, July 9th at 10:00am at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Negotiations Meeting Scheduled]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2084584</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A USD 353 Negotiations Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8th at 10am at Central Office. This meeting will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Work Session Scheduled for July 8th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2084470</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Work Session on Tuesday, July 8th at 6:00pm at Central Office to discuss the bond issue and the BOE vacancy. The Work Session will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer STEM Camp Announcement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2082969</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’ve registered for the STEM Camp tomorrow, here’s a friendly reminder: the morning session runs from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, while the afternoon session is from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The camp is held at the Wellington Cowley Campus, located in the north building.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 20:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Seeks to Fill Vacant Position]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education is seeking interested community members to fill a vacant board position.  The term of the position will be from the time of appointment by the Board of Education through January 10, 2028.   If interested in filling this position, please contact Russ Sturm, USD 353 Board Clerk at email -  rsturm@usd353.com, address - 221 S. Washington, Wellington, KS 67152, or phone number - 620-326-2058.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2082242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Special Meeting
Wednesday, June 18
3:00pm]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for June 18th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2081429</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education President has scheduled a Special Meeting to discuss a board of education vacancy on Wednesday, June 18th at 3:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2079927</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for June 9th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2078983</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its June meeting on Monday, June 9th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Work Session Scheduled for June 10th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2078424</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Work Session on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:00pm at Central Office to discuss the bond issue. The Work Session will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free Breakfast and Lunch for Kids at WHS During June]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2076655</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Free meals will be offered to all children ages 1-18 from June 2nd to 27th, Monday through Friday, at Wellington High School. No application or registration is needed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CAMP HYPE SUMMER 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2076252</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOLERS: Get paid to learn about careers you might love!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 16:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Work Session Scheduled for May 29th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2073993</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Work Session on Thursday, May 29th at 6:00pm at Central Office to discuss elementary enrollment trends and bond issue discussion. The Work Session will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 16:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduation Has Been Moved to the High School Gymnasium]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2072270</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to potentially severe weather in our area, today's graduation ceremonies have been moved to the high school gymnasium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2025 09:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Driver Education Summer 2025 Classroom Rosters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2070209</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 10:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2070033</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 17:43:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 Commencement for WHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2068713</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School's graduation ceremony will be held at the football field at Sellers Park on Sunday, May 18 at 2pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 16:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wellington High School Class Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2068707</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School will hold Class Night honoring the graduating class of 2025 on Wednesday, May 14 at 6pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 16:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for May 12th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2068700</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its May meeting on Monday, May 12th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 15:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2059116</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for April 14th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2057922</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its April meeting on Monday, April 14th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS drama department to produce Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2056230</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Crusaders of the Stage are performing Rodgers' & Hammerstein's Cinderella April 11-13 at WHS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kansas All-Star Scholars Fund]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2055674</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have received information from Kansas Star that the scholarships awarded to seniors continuing their post-secondary education are worth $1500, not $1000. The deadline, April 15th, is fast approaching, so APPLY TODAY for this free money to continue your education!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2025 16:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Driver’s Education 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2054051</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A driver's education course will be offered this summer for students who have completed their eighth-grade year of school and will be 14 years of age by June 2nd, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Kick-Off Is Coming Up Soon!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2053334</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten Kick-Off is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th, at the high school from 4pm - 6pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join Kennedy Elementary for their 4th Annual Golf Tournament]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2052611</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kennedy Elementary School is taking sign ups to participate in its annual fundraising golf tournament to be hosted May 3 at Wellington Golf Club.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nominations Are Now Being Accepted for the Excellence in Teaching Award!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2041588</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A cash award of $1,000 will be presented to one classroom teacher employed by USD 353 in grades K-12 at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 school year and returning for the 2025-2026 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Champions Parade to be held March 26]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2050764</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join in the celebration honoring the Lady Crusader Basketball team’s state championship with a parade and screening of the title game in downtown Wellington!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Taking Applications for High School Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2046988</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wellington school district is now accepting applications for High School Principal for the 2025-26 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Kick-Off]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2045637</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten Kick-Off is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th at the high school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2044742</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for March 10th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2043298</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its March meeting on Monday, March 10th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:36:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2042003</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353-WELLINGTON TO SURVEY PATRONS REGARDING SCHOOL FACILITY NEEDS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2032903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353-Wellington is conducting a survey of district patrons seeking their input on facility needs and projects.  The board of education is considering needed facility improvements in the district and a potential bond election to finance those improvements.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:31:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for March 4th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2038808</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Special Meeting to discuss the 2024-25 School Calendar on Tuesday, March 4th at 5:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Schools Closed Thursday, February 20th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2035720</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the forecasted extremely cold temperatures expected in the morning and concern for student and staff safety, USD 353 will be closed on Thursday, February 20th. Thursday activities will continue as planned.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:58:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School for Students Wednesday, February 19th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2035133</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There will be no school for students on Wednesday, February 19th. Staff will participate in a 2nd Day of Virtual Professional Development. Thank you for all of your patience as we make our way through this very snowy winter. Have a good evening.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Planning Session Scheduled for February 24th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2035040</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Planning Session on Monday, February 24th at 6:00pm at Central Office to discuss elementary enrollment trends.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:48:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Closed Wednesday, February 12th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2032126</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to weather conditions, USD 353 will be closed on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025.  Please stay safe and warm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 05:21:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2031306</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for February 10th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2029864</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its February meeting on Monday, February 10th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS BPA Students Now Collecting New/Gently Worn Shoes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2022728</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School’s Business Professionals of America students are collecting gently worn/new shoes as a fundraiser for students to help pay state and national competition expenses. Their goal is to collect 2,500 pairs of shoes by March 7.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Second Semester Days Off Schedule for Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2019500</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To help USD 353 families plan ahead, here is a list of days off for our students during the second semester of the 2024-25 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2019397</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for January 17th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2018111</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Special Meeting to discuss the middle school boiler on Friday, January 17th at 10:00am at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:27:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2017251</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 17:45:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Sports Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2015881</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 basketball games at Clearwater will be played tonight as scheduled. The wrestling tournament scheduled at Rossville has been canceled due to heating issues in their building.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:17:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Closed on Friday, January 10th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2015559</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to weather conditions, USD 353 will be closed on Friday, January 10th.  A decision on Friday evening activities will be made by Noon tomorrow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 18:55:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for January 13th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2015351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its January meeting on Monday, January 13th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Closed Tuesday, January 7th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2013036</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to poor road conditions, USD 353 will be closed on Tuesday, January 7th.  Please stay safe.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:02:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Closed Monday, January 6th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2012228</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to the winter weather conditions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 14:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Closed for Holiday Break December]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2010211</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 offices will be closed from December 23rd  through January 1st. There is no school for students from December 20th through January 3rd. Students return to school on January 6th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:04:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Work Session Scheduled for December 16th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2008136</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Work Session on Monday, December 16th at 6:00pm at Central Office for further discussion on a possible bond issue.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:23:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusader Christmas '24]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2006797</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WHS and WMS choirs present Crusader Christmas '24 on Friday, December 13th at 7:00 pm in the WHS Auditorium]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:29:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2006525</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 17:53:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Meeting Scheduled for December 9th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2004875</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its December meeting on Monday, December 9th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:22:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Work Session Scheduled for December 2nd]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/2001316</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Work Session on Monday, December 2nd at 6:00pm at Central Office to discuss elementary enrollment trends.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 22:08:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1994738</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for November 11th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1993443</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its November meeting on Monday, November 11th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:52:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Veterans Day Celebration Scheduled for November 11th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1993357</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us in the high school auditorium for a Veterans Day celebration on November 11th at 10:00 am. This program is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kennedy Elementary To Hold Annual Glow Run]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1988888</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come support Kennedy and join in on some Glow Run fun, Saturday, November 16th from 5pm - 7pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Presents "Radium Girls"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1988876</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Crusaders of the Stage will perform "Radium Girls" on November 15th and 16th at 7 p.m. and November 17th at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Work Session Scheduled for October 21st]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1982655</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Work Session on Monday, October 21st at 6:00pm at Central Office to discuss a potential bond issue project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1980924</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for October 14th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1979521</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its October meeting on Monday, October 14th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS is Participating in Kansas Apply Free Days]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1974586</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School is participating in the Kansas Apply Free Days on October 7-9. During these days, any KS resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of our 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 technical colleges, and 21 private institutions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1973967</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for September 30th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1972316</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Special Meeting to discuss negotiations on Monday, September 30th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Press Release - Incident at WHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1967096</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click on the headline for information on a recent incident at WHS.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:49:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1963451</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 17:48:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for September 9th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1961533</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:52:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School on Friday or Monday for Labor Day Weekend]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1958233</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There will be no school on Friday, August 30, or Monday, September 2 for all Wellington Public Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:57:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1956587</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:40:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for August 26th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1955020</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Special Meeting to discuss district insurance on Monday, August 26th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:35:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1953366</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:50:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Online Registration/Enrollment Now Open]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1941014</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:13:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Budget Hearing/Special Meeting Scheduled for August 19th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1952024</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Budget Hearing/Special Meeting on Monday, August 19th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:51:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Threat and Safety Training]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1951713</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To enhance our preparedness for emergency situations, we will be conducting active shooter training for students in the coming weeks.  If you would like to opt your student out of this training please contact your school’s office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:29:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Big Donation Received for the Locker Room/Community Center Project]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1950791</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wellington Recreation Commission and the Wellington Recreation Foundation team up to donate $8000 for the Locker Room/Community Center project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:15:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1950646</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for August 12th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1949454</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its August meeting on Monday, August 12th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:34:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pre-K Slots Still Available at Kennedy Elementary School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1948831</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Will your child be 3 years old by August 31, 2024? Half-day, M-F slots are available at Kennedy Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 15:47:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MILL CREEK LUMBER’S PAINT DONATION HELPS USD 353 YOUTH ACHIEVE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1947759</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 was selected as the winner of a paint grant through Mill Creek Lumber’s partnership with True Value Foundation’s Painting a Brighter Future program. Partnering with True Value Foundation, Mill Creek Lumber nominated USD 353 for a 20-gallon paint grant to help refresh youth learning spaces.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:14:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1946976</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:41:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 First Day of School Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1946907</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year the first day of school falls on a Monday, but not for every student! Check out this schedule to see when or if your child needs to attend on that first day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:21:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wellington High School Partners with WSU Tech to Launch Kansas, Choose Aerospace Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1944864</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School students who are interested in enrolling should contact their school counselor for more information. Students must be enrolled by August 16th. This class is open to juniors and seniors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:21:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for August 1st.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1945140</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, August 1st at 6:00pm at Central Office to discuss District Goals, Strategic Plans, Building Needs Assessments, Handbooks, 2024 - 25 Budget, Community Building Agreement, and Meal Prices. This meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:05:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kansas All-Star Reward Cards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1943735</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kansas All-Star Reward Card pick-up for returning students is set for Tuesday, August 6th from 11am to 7pm at the school your child will be attending.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:18:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sports Officiating Class Offered at WHS This Fall]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1942969</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS will be offering an elective class on Sports Officiating this fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:10:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NEW CELL PHONE POLICY AT WHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1942708</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cell phones and electronic devices are to be silenced and placed in the Classroom Caddy when students enter the classroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 12:24:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1941793</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:45:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for July 8th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1941415</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its July meeting on Monday, July 8th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 12:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Special Joint Meeting with the Wellington City Council Scheduled for July 2nd.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1940677</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a special joint meeting with the Wellington City Council on Tuesday, July 2nd at 5:30pm at the City Building, 317 S. Washington, to discuss the Community Center/Locker Room project at Sellers Park.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:48:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Closed for Juneteenth]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1938588</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 District offices and schools will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. There will be no summer school and no STEM camp at Cowley College.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:11:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Planning Session Scheduled for June 17th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1937575</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Planning Session on Monday, June 17th at 6:00pm at Central Office to discuss District Goals, Building Needs Assessments, State Assessments, and District Handbooks. This meeting will be open to the public but will not be live-streamed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1936580</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:43:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for June 10th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1935650</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its June meeting on Monday, June 10th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:38:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Access State Assessment Scores]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1930945</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/guardians can now access their child's state assessment scores through the Kite Parent Portal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 16:41:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Spring 2024 Honor Roll]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1932958</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School has announced the lists of students who made the spring superintendent's, principal's, and scholastic honor rolls.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 13:17:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Spring 2024 Honor Roll]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1932315</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington Middle School has released the names of students who made the superintendent's, principal's, and scholastic honor rolls for Spring of 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 10:45:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Futures Unlimited Now Taking Preschool Applications]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1930915</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If your child will be 3 years old by August 31, 2024, now is the time to begin taking steps toward preschool.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 16:04:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Commencement held May 12 at WHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1929098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The high school presented the graduating WHS Class of 2024 to the world on Sunday, May 12.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 13:54:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1926139</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 17:45:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seniors recognized at Class Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1926122</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS held Class Night on Wednesday, May 8, to celebrate senior accomplishments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 16:49:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Jen Kern Retiring from USD 353]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1925313</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for a retirement celebration honoring Dr. Jen Kern on Thursday, May 16 at the USD 353 District Office, 221 S. Washington in downtown Wellington. It is a come-and-go party from 2pm to 4pm and is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 16:21:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Driver Education Summer 2024 Classroom Rosters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1925106</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 12:16:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for May 13th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1924813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its May meeting on Monday, May 13th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 19:59:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Site Council Meeting at Wellington Middle School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1922628</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 11:37:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 High School Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1921661</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2024 Graduation ceremony will take place at Wellington High School in the gym this year due to work being done at the football field.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 11:57:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Communication Specialist Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1925111</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 12:21:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kids Summer Quest]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1920407</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Catch up on lost learning and have fun while doing it!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 15:25:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Sports Banquet Scheduled for May 1st at 5:30pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1913562</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year’s sports banquet will be held at Wellington High School as our football field is undergoing some field renovations. Crusader Club will start serving food at 5:30, and the banquet will start at 6 PM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:40:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Celebrates Students in Career and Technical Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1913121</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of CTE students will showcase their work in the high school commons on Wednesday, April 24th from 6 pm to 8 pm. The public is invited to attend and support their endeavors.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:28:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kansas All-Star Scholars Fund]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1912558</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kansas All-Star Scholars Fund Program has increased the funding for seniors who move on to post-secondary education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:12:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Site Council Meeting at Lincoln Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1911722</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lincoln Elementary will hold a site council meeting on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00 pm. This meeting will be held at the Lincoln Elementary School building.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:32:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prom Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1910141</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Information about tickets, schedule, out-of-district dates, and After Prom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:21:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board Of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1909399</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:49:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Driver’s Education 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1907718</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A driver's education course will be offered this summer for students who have completed their eighth-grade year of school and will be 14 years of age by May 31st, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:17:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nominations Are Now Being Accepted For the Excellence in Teaching Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1900391</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A cash award of $1,000 will be presented to one classroom teacher employed by USD 353 in grades K-12 at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year and returning for the 2024-2025 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:28:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for April 8th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1907903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its April meeting on Monday, April 8th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:08:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Project Prom - After Prom Parent Permission Form]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1906995</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents must complete this form for all juniors and seniors (including information for all out-of-town town guests) to attend Wellington After Prom 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:03:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS students' work featured in Kansas Youth Art Month Exhibit]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1904563</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS seniors Emma Gooch and Jae Shamblin each had artwork displayed the Topeka art exhibit.  Shamblin won 3D Best in Show for her ceramic piece and was honored at the event's March 23 reception.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:58:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wellington receives sportsmanship award in aftermath of state basketball]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1904553</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School was recognized with a plaque and medals for all participants' conduct during the Class 4A Girls State Basketball Tournament.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:58:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Site Council Meeting at Eisenhower Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1902764</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eisenhower Elementary will hold a site council meeting on Monday, March 25th at 11:00am. The meeting will be held at the Eisenhower school building.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:41:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Meeting Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1900709</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:36:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for March 18th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1899330</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its March meeting on Monday, March 18th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:36:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 School Canceled on Wednesday, March 6th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1894817</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The #1 Lady Crusaders (21-1) will take on #8 Andale (14-8) at 2pm on Wednesday, March 6, in Salina. Due to the amount of staff and students that will be attending the game, all USD 353 schools will be canceled on Wednesday, March 6.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:35:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Picture Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1889456</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:34:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Planning Session Scheduled for February 26th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1888855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Planning Session on Monday, February 26th at 6:00pm at Central Office to discuss district bonds and the Community Center/Locker Rooms project. This meeting will be open to the public but will not be live-streamed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:34:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Fall 2023 Honor Roll]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1885860</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington Middle School has released the names of students who made the superintendent's, principal's, and scholastic honor rolls.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:33:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Fall 2023 Honor Roll]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1885540</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School has announced the lists of students who made the fall superintendent's and principal's honor roll.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:25:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Donation Drive Announced for New Community Building/Locker Rooms]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1884042</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A donation drive to raise funds for a new Community Building/Locker Rooms in Sellers Park was announced at Monday night’s BOE meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:32:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1883913</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:32:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Homecoming Coronation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1882607</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday, February 9th at Wellington High School. Coronation will take place during halftime of the boys basketball game.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:31:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for February 12th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1882286</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its February meeting on Monday, February 12th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:31:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for February 12th.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1882284</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, February 12th at 5:00pm at Central Office to take part in a Kansas Open Meetings Act training session with KASB. This meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:30:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Yearbooks on Sale Now]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1880110</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2023-2024 WMS yearbooks are on sale now! You can purchase a yearbook in the middle school office for $30. The deadline to order is Friday, April 5th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:27:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dynamic Dukes Basketball Game]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1878085</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come join us in supporting our Dynamic Dukes basketball team as they take on Maize South on Friday, February 2nd at 10:00 am in the main high school gym.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:33:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Every Kid Sports Grant Opportunity]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1875318</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is a grant available through Every Kid Sports that could help your children participate in recreational sports. Click on the headline for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:08:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Virtual Career Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1873926</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A virtual Career Day with Healthcare Ks. will be held for high school students on February 1st. Register now!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:37:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attendance Matters, Absences Add Up]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1873546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Missing just two days a month means a child misses 10% of the school year! Learn more here about attendance and keeping your young ones on the right track.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:11:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 School Canceled Tuesday, January 16]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1868872</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the extremely cold temperatures and HVAC issues, USD 353 will cancel school on Tuesday, January 16th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:08:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 No School on Monday, Jan. 15th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1868382</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Schools will be closed on Monday to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 15:07:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Why Attendance Matters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1868381</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jan 2024 14:59:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1867013</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:40:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Canceled Today, Tuesday, January 9th, Due to Severe Weather Conditions]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1864152</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:39:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for January 11th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1863868</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its January meeting on Thursday, January 11th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:51:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Schools Canceled Friday, January 5th, Due to Weather Conditions]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1862673</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 07:21:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Planning Session Scheduled for January 3rd]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1860853</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will have a Planning Session on Wednesday, January 3rd at 6:00pm at Central Office to hold a New Board Member training and to discuss the Strategic Plan and District Goals.  This meeting will be open to the public but will not be live-streamed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:38:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Reception To Be Held on January 3rd, 5:00pm at Central Office.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1860848</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 will hold a come-and-go reception on Wednesday, January 3rd to welcome our new Board of Education members for 2024. The reception will begin at 5:00pm at Central Office and will be open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:09:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Winter Break]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1860456</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Winter Break is from December 20th through January 3rd. Teachers return to school on January 2nd, all students and staff return on January 4th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:32:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1857230</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:54:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for December 11th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1855772</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its December meeting on Monday, December 11th at 6:10pm at Central Office following the Public Hearing on Non-Resident Enrollment at 6:00pm. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:47:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE to Hold a Public Hearing on December 11th.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1849850</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Monday, December 11th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The purpose of this meeting is to gather public input on the Non-Resident Enrollment Policy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:17:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Meeting Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1848583</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:45:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Break - No School November 20 - 24]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1847956</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 will be closed for Thanksgiving break from November 20 - 24. Students and teachers return to class on Monday, November 27th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:22:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for November 20th.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1847928</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 20th at 6:00pm at Central Office to take action on the Non-Resident Enrollment Policy. This meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:56:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Meeting Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1845615</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 17:47:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for November 13th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1844243</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its November meeting on Monday, November 13th at 6:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:03:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Football Game Friday November 10]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1842011</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Wellington Community,
We are very excited that our WHS football team has advanced to the next round of the playoffs on Friday at Wamego.  Due to the large number of staff and students leaving WHS to travel to the game on Friday, WHS will be released one hour early at 2:05 pm.  The other district schools will follow their normal schedules.  Thank you for your flexibility and support.  Go Crusaders!
Thank you]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:28:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Veterans Day Celebration to be held November 13th.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1840266</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington's annual Veterans Day Program will be held on Monday, November 13th at 10:00am in the high school auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:49:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Planning Session Scheduled for October 23rd]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1832675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a planning session on Monday, October 23rd at 6:00pm at Central Office. The board will discuss the policy on Enrollment of Non-Resident Students. The planning session is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:33:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attention ALL parents and guardians]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1828789</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please fill out the form linked in this document so that we can continue to offer curriculum and learning activities through Google Workspace and 3rd party apps.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:18:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Children's Play Auditions]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1827990</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:17:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Parent Teacher Conferences]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1828114</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 17th from 4pm to 7:30 pm and Thursday, October 19th from 8 am to 7:30 pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:12:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting 6:00 PM]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1827356</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:52:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS STEM Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1827207</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for family fun on October 11th, 5:00pm at the middle school. This event is open to all WMS students and their families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:04:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Student-Led Parent Teacher Conferences]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1826132</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Student-led Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at Wellington High School on Tuesday, October 17th, and Thursday, October 19th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:37:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for October 9th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1825841</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its October meeting on Monday, October 9th at 6:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2023 16:04:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Forty-one new members inducted to NHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1824711</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wellington chapter of National Honor Society held its induction ceremony Monday night, October 2.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:10:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lyric Cornejo Crowned 2023 Duchess]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1824047</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lyric Cornejo was crowned Duchess at Friday night's Homecoming football game.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:53:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Parade set for September 28th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1819836</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353's Homecoming Parade is set for Thursday, September 28th at 6:00pm from 4th Street to 8th Street on Washington, followed by a short pep rally at Heritage Park.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:20:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KS All-Star Reward Cards for New Students Available Sept. 21 - Sept. 25]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1817114</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kansas All-Star reward cards for new USD 353 students actively attending school are available for pick up from Thursday, September 21st through Monday, September 25th, 8:00am to 3:30pm, at your child’s school. You will need to provide a photo ID and be listed as the guardian in order to receive the card.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:51:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 School Board Candidates Forum]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1816094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come and meet USD 353's BOE candidates and learn about their vision for our schools on September 19th at the Regent Theater.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:23:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS announces Duchess candidates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1815021</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School announced Duchess candidates ahead of the September 29 Fall Homecoming.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:14:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1814464</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:48:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for September 14th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1812972</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, September 14th at 7:00pm at Central Office. This meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:58:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1812346</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:57:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for September 11th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1810418</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its September meeting on Monday, September 11th at 6:20 pm at Central Office following the RNR hearing at 6:00 pm and the Budget hearing at 6:10 pm. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 16:20:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Incident at USD 353 Sports Practice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1806492</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 20:14:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Fall Picture Schedule Released]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[School Fall pictures will begin on September 12 for the middle school and end on September 21 for Washington Elementary. Here is the full schedule.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:38:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Special Meeting
Monday, August 28th at 6:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:59:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusader Football Hamburger Scrimmage Canceled]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1802038</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The annual Crusader Football hamburger scrimmage scheduled for Thursday, August 24th has been canceled due to the extreme heat. The scrimmage will not be rescheduled.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:10:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gatorade Scrimmage Scheduled for Thursday, August 24th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1801854</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come support the Crusader Volleyball team at the annual Gatorade scrimmage on Thursday, August 24th at 4:00 pm in the WHS gym.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:42:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Meeting Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1795838</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:52:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for August 14th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1794498</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its August meeting on Monday, August 14th at 7:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:20:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Opt In-Opt Out Form for the SAEBRS Assessment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1793682</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are requesting that all parents of students grades 2-12 respond to this short SAEBRS questionnaire by August 17th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:57:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 To Hold Open House on August 14th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1793649</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 Open House will take place on Monday, August 14th from 4:30 to 6:30 at each school building.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:42:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Back to School on August 15th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1793443</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 students return to school on Tuesday, August 15th. Here is the schedule for the first day back to school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 16:17:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 School Starts August 15th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1788295</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 school starts on August 15th. Online enrollment is now open for returning students. New student enrollment is on Thursday, August 3rd from 11am to 7pm at your child's school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:46:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kansas All Star Reward Cards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1787662</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reward Card pick-up for returning USD 353 students is set for Thursday, August 3rd from 11am to 7pm at the school that your child will be attending.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:51:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 New Student Enrollment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1787869</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[New student enrollment for USD 353 will be held on Thursday, August 3rd from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the school the student will be attending.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Planning Session Scheduled for July 24th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1786574</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a planning session on Monday, July 24th at 6:30pm at Central Office. The board will discuss Building Needs Assessments, State Assessments Review, Strategic Plans and District Goals. The planning session is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:37:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wellington Football Fish Fry Fundraiser]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1785830</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come and support the WHS Crusader Football Program and enjoy a fabulous meal!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 13:50:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1784610</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:51:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for July 10th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1784129</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its July meeting on Monday, July 10th at 6:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:19:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Summer School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1783813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The second session of USD 353 summer school will begin on Monday, July 10th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:22:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Host an Exchange Student!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1783087</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:45:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Planning Session Scheduled for June 26th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1778762</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a planning session on Monday, June 26th at 6:00 pm at the Cowley College Campus in Community Room 113 in the Short General Education Building. The planning session is open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:38:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Assessment Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1776759</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in grades 3-11 took state assessments this year. Parents may access these preliminary results using the email address registered with Infinite Campus.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:52:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1776747</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:54:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for June 12th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1775717</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its June meeting on Monday, June 12th at 6:15 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:10:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Budget Meeting Scheduled for June 12th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1775714</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a special budget meeting on Monday, June 12th at 6:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:08:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Preschool Available to any Child Residing in USD 353 School District]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1773132</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Futures Unlimited, Inc. and USD 353 have partnered again this year to offer up to 60 preschool slots this coming 2023-2024 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:18:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sunflower Summer 2023: Free Access to over 100 Kansas Attractions and More!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1771543</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Free admission opportunities for USD 353 Families]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 15:25:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Employee Appreciation Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1770829</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The district held its annual employee recognition assembly at WHS on Wednesday, May 24, where the district recognized retirees and honored staff with longevity awards, Classified Employee of the Year, Para Educator of the Year, and other special recognitions.  Betty Zeka of the USD 353 School Foundation, Inc., also presented Daphne Adams with the Excellence in Teaching Award for 2023!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 14:39:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Class of 2023!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1769492</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Commencement for the Class of 2023 was held Sunday, May 21, at Sellers Park.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 14:02:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Assessment Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1769278</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[State Assessment results are in. Please go to the following link to access the KITE Parent Portal. You will register/login with the email address in Infinite Campus. Students in grades 3-8, 10 & 11 took the assessment.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 08:27:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusader Wall of Recognition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1767550</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Betty Sue Anderson, Dr. Todd Diacon, and Erik Stalcup were inducted into the Wellington High School Wall of Recognition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2023 13:53:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1767053</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 21st at 2:00 pm. The ceremony will take place at the football field in Sellers Park.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 16:16:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer STEM Opportunities for July]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1764496</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Engage your children in STEM activities July 17-21 at Cowley College]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 14:44:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer STEM Opportunities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1764490</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 14:38:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1762796</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 17:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for May 8th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1761273</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its May meeting on Monday, May 8th at 6:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2023 16:53:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Sit Down with the Supt." episode 7 now available!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1760111</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The seventh episode of the sophomore season of the Crusader Radio podcast "Sit Down with the Supt." has dropped! Check it out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 08:51:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ag foundation fellow Linda Chase honored at WHS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Linda Chase was honored for her selection for the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture fellowship program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:43:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ernie Barrett, known as "Mr. K-State," died at age 93.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1754902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ernie Drew "Black Jack" Barrett (August 27, 1929 – April 21, 2023) was an American basketball player from Wellington Kansas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:41:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1755769</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:49:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Excellence in Teaching Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1746183</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nominations are being accepted for USD 353's Excellence in Teaching Award. A cash award of $1,000 will be presented to one certified classroom teacher employed by USD 353 in grades K-12 at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year. Nominations must be received by midnight April 20th, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:30:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for April 24th and BOE Planning Session Scheduled for May 1st.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a special meeting on Monday, April 24th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting will be live-streamed and open to the public. The BOE will also hold a planning session to discuss the strategic plans and district goals process on Monday, May 1st at 6:00pm at Central Office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 14:17:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Opt In-Opt Out Form for the SAEBRS Assessment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1753128</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The SAEBRS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) is a brief, norm-referenced tool for screening all students to identify those who are at risk for social-emotional behavior (SEB) problems.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:55:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Washington Elementary Receives Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1751804</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[State Board of Education member Jim McNiece presents the Challenge Award to Washington Elementary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:03:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Roundup]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1751366</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten roundup will take place on Tuesday, May 2nd from 4:00 - 6:30 pm at Wellington High School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wellington Virtual School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1750102</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interest is being gathered for grades 9 - 12. Please follow the link on the graphic to see if you qualify and fill out our interest survey. Limited spots will be available.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:31:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Meeting Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1749907</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 17:41:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEAM Camps Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1749366</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In order to better prepare for summer STEAM camps for students entering the 5th - 9th grades next year, we would like to know how many families would be interested in attending the camps. Please click the headline to fill out the survey.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 21:02:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[THINK BEFORE YOU POST PARENT NIGHT CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1749617</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The "Think Before You Post" seminar at WHS on April 11th has been canceled until further notice.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:35:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for April 10th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1749355</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its April meeting on Monday, April 10th at 6:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:36:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[12th Annual WHS Career & Technical Education Showcase]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1747260</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WHS CTE Showcase is this Wednesday, April 5!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:23:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Sit Down with the Supt." Episode 6 Now Available!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1747006</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The sixth episode of the sophomore season of the Crusader Radio podcast "Sit Down with the Supt." has dropped! Check it out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:09:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kennedy Elementary's Annual Golf Fundraiser is May 6!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1746413</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get your team together and join the fun!  Kennedy Elementary School will hold their annual golf fundraiser on May 6.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:42:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Think Before You Post]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1745689</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas will be presenting to parents and the community on Tuesday, April 11th at 6:30 PM at WHS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:24:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 WMS Yearbooks Are On Sale Now!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1745539</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[You can purchase a yearbook in the middle school office. The deadline to order is Tuesday, April, 11th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:02:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to FFA Advisor Linda Chase!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1742982</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS Agricultural Instructor and FFA Advisor Linda Chase has been selected as a Farm Bureau Foundation Fellow.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 11:54:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Athletic Facilities Survey Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1741734</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The results from the recent USD 353 Athletic Facilities Survey have been released. You can see the results here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:24:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1741487</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:45:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for March 20th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1740091</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold their March meeting on Monday, March 20th at 6:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:07:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Basketball Tournament]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1734137</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both boys' and girls' basketball teams will compete in the state basketball tournament this week. All USD 353 schools will be closed on Thursday, March 9th. (Click on headline to see tournament brackets)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:11:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Sit Down with the Supt." episode 5 now available!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1732480</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The fifth episode of the sophomore season of the Crusader Radio podcast "Sit Down with the Supt." has dropped! Check it out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:47:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Threat is a Hoax]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1732055</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:52:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Meeting Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1731031</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:53:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kami Reichenberger Signs with Bethany College]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1730865</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kami Reichenberger will compete in tennis and track for Bethany College.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:55:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for February 27th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1730097</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, February 27th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:07:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hunter Lough Signs with Newman University]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1728640</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hunter Lough will run Cross Country for Newman University in the fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:05:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Picture Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1727480</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Spring school pictures will be taken by Susan's Portrait Designs in February and March.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 09:18:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students across 353 enjoy Special K game]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1724618</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students from all Wellington schools attended last Friday afternoon's home Special K Basketball game against Derby.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 11:17:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1724586</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington Police Department to conduct enforcement campaign near high schools]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:44:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1724316</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:47:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for February 13th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1722689</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold its February meeting on Monday, February 13th at 7:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:39:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National School Counseling Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1721416</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to recognize our USD 353 counselors this week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:11:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cornejo crowned Duke]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1720535</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jax Cornejo was crowned Duke of Wellington in a ceremony held February 3.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:48:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Super Bowl Sendoff Spirit Week, 2/6 - 2/10]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1720351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All USD 353 schools are invited to participate in the Super Bowl Sendoff Spirit Week to show support for the Kansas City Chiefs!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:18:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Seniors Rogers and Tate Sign with Butler Community College]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1719416</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Malachi Rogers and Montel Tate will play football for the Butler County Grizzlies this fall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 12:15:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Starnes Commits to Sterling College]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1718202</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 Senior Philip Starnes was awarded a scholarship package for academics, band, and drama to attend Sterling College.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:03:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Sit Down with the Supt." episode 4 now available!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1717435</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The fourth episode of the sophomore season of the Crusader Radio podcast "Sit Down with the Supt." has dropped! Check it out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:44:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Threat Investigation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1714985</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 15:04:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Think Before You Post-Parent Presentation Postponed Due to Weather]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1713591</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 6:00 PM Think Before You Post-Parent Presentation brought to us by SportsInKansas has been Postponed Due to Weather.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:14:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1713087</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:48:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Think Before You Post]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1711846</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas will be presenting to students on January 24th during the day and parents at 6:00 PM at WHS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:34:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for January 23rd]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1711306</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a special meeting on Monday, January 23rd at 6:00 pm at Central Office. The meeting is live-streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:36:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Now Hiring!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1710795</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To apply visit www.usd353.com and click on the Employment tab]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:06:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NHS to hold blood drive February 6]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1708899</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The high school's chapter of National Honor Society is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on February 6 and is taking volunteers to donate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:40:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1706588</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:40:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS & WHS Events for 1/9 - 1/14]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1706025</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WMS & WHS Schedules of Events for the Week]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:18:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Think Before You Post]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1705736</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas will be presenting to students on January 24th during the day and parents at 6:00 PM at WHS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:09:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for January 9th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1705185</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold their January meeting on Monday, January 9th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:12:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 is Accepting Applications for an ESL Facilitator]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1704483</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interested parties should complete the online Certified application found on our website under Job Opportunities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:44:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-23 DARE Graduation Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1704427</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2022-23 DARE Graduation for the Wellington 5th grade classes will be held on Wednesday, January 11th at 6:00pm in the high school auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:39:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Sit Down with the Supt." episode 3 now available!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1704221</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The third episode of the sophomore season of the Crusader Radio podcast "Sit Down with the Supt." has dropped! Check it out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 15:00:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Job Opportunities at USD 353]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1700387</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:44:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1699646</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:50:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for December 12th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1698195</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold their December meeting on Monday, December 12th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:41:48 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS/WMS "Crusader Christmas" choral production to be held December 15]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1697723</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get in the holiday spirit with the Wellington Middle and High School choirs!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:07:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Sit Down with the Supt." episode 2 now available!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1696910</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The second episode of the sophomore season of the Crusader Radio podcast "Sit Down with the Supt." has dropped! Check it out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2022 16:09:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Special Education Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1694950</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all USD 353 Special Education Teachers and Support Staff!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:06:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Band Fundraiser on December 9th, 5:30-7:00]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1694733</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come support the band, listen to them play Christmas songs and enjoy a Taco Feast $10 Dinner Plate!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 16:23:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Planning Session Scheduled for December 5th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1693139</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a Planning Session on Monday, December 5th at 6:00pm at Central Office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:02:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fire Alarm at WHS is False Alarm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1691089</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The fire alarm at WHS went off today due to a malfunction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:07:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[American Education Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1689420</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This week is American Education Week and we would like to thank our outstanding teachers and staff!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:51:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Weekly Activities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1688532</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS Activities for the week of 11/14 - 11/19]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:11:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Weekly Activities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1688509</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WMS Activities for the week of 11/14 - 11/19]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:55:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Live Link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1688220</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:47:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusaders of the Stage presents: Once Upon a Mattress]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1688100</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars!  The Crusaders of the Stage are performing the musical "Once Upon a Mattress" based on the "Princess and the Pea" fairy tale.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2022 14:40:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for November 14th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1686954</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold their November meeting on Monday, November 14th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:11:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Glow Run Party on Saturday, Nov. 12th at Kennedy Elementary 5:00 pm-7:00 pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1686711</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[You won't want to miss this traditional family event! We will have a DJ keeping the party going while students will walk or run our AMAZING Glow Track!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:28:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle School Teacher Wins Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1685695</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lindy Fike wins Martha Streeter New Achievers Award]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:49:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heisman High School Scholarship Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1685659</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jensen Lynnes, Wellington High School Senior, left it all on the field and became a school winner in the Heisman High School Scholarship Competition Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:09:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Weekly Activities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1685367</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS Activities for the week of 11/7 - 11/12]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:53:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Weekly Activities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1685364</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WMS Activities for the week of 11/7 - 11/12]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:34:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Season 2 premiere of "Sit Down with the Supt." released]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1680280</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first episode of the sophomore season of the Crusader Radio podcast "Sit Down with the Supt." has dropped!  Check it out!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:07:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boys Basketball Spirit Wear Now Available]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1679595</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Order gear from the boys basketball team store now until November 4th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:07:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Girls Basketball Spirit Wear Now Available]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1679587</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spirit gear is available from the girls basketball team store now until November 17.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 10:03:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Weekly Activities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1677306</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS Activities for the Week of 10/24 - 10/29]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:12:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[100’s Chart - Crusade to Good Behavior]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1675387</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Owen Swett wins the "Big Prize Package"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:40:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wellington Police Department warns: Strict seatbelt enforcement to save lives]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1674659</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting on October 24 through October 28, 2022, law enforcement across Kansas will be extra-vigilant when patrolling around schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:46:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent/Teacher Conferences held on Tuesday and Thursday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1674446</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 Parent/Teacher conferences will be held today (Tuesday, October 18th) and Thursday, October 20th from 4:00pm to 7:30pm at each school building.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:29:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cowley College Ag Fun Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1672137</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the agriculture experience! Learn how to get involved in 4-H, FFA, Collegiate Agriculture and much more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:29:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fifth annual RealityU opens eyes about personal finance]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1672686</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School hosted the 5th annual RealityU event for WHS sophomores and surrounding schools on Friday, October 7.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:45:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WRC Youth Day Camp on October 14th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1670382</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is no school on Friday, October 14th so the WRC is offering a Youth Day Camp for K-5th grade. Sign up deadline is Wednesday, October 12th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 15:11:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE meeting scheduled for October 10th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1668906</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold their October meeting on Monday, October 10th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live streamed and open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:30:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Preschool Census Data]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1665177</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please fill out this short census survey regarding 3 and 4-year-olds in the Wellington district. Thank you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 16:35:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Choir Concert Postponed]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1666067</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today's choir concert has been POSTPONED to a later date. A new date will be posted as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 08:46:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Choir concert slated for Sunday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1665443</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The fall choir concert for WMS and WHS will be Sunday, October 2.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:43:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NHS inducts new members to organization]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1662787</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wellington High School chapter of National Honor Society held induction for over 30 new members on September 25.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:03:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Heidi Gulick crowned Homecoming Duchess]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1659244</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gulick was crowned the 2022 Fall Homecoming Duchess at halftime of Friday night's football game against Wichita Collegiate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:45:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District students participate in fall homecoming parade]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1658505</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students across all four elementary schools joined the high school in the annual homecoming parade on Washington Ave.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:06:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting Scheduled for September 19th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1658040</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 19th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live streamed and open to the public. (Click headline for agenda)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 11:40:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Homecoming Parade]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1657662</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:08:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Meeting Live link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1656333</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:41:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS & WMS Weekly Events]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1655770</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Events for the Week of September 12-17]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:09:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter to Parents from Superintendent Adam Hatfield]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1655043</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click on the headline to read the Letter to Parents from Superintendent Adam Hatfield.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:44:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Spirit Week Dress Up Themes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1654952</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spirit Week is September 12-16.  Student Council has announced the themes for the WHS dress up days!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:18:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for September 12th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1654622</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 will hold their September meeting on Monday, September 12th at 6:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live streamed and open to the public. (Click for agenda)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:48:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rumor at WMS is not a serious threat]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1654188</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Wellington Community,
This morning, USD 353 administration intercepted a rumor about a potential
shooting that would occur at Wellington Middle School today. Our school is
committed to the safety and education of all our students and these types of
rumors are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. We also want to clearly
communicate with parents about safety concerns when they arise.
Local law enforcement investigated and found the origin of this rumor. It was
determined that it was an unsubstantiated threat. Additional police were also on
the scene as a precaution.
The district will follow all safety guidelines and protocols set forth in our policies
and will continue to monitor the situation. We wanted you to have the facts so
you can discuss them with your child and emphasize the seriousness of this
issue.
Please feel free to call Superintendent Adam Hatfield at 620-326-4300 or email
him at ahatfield@usd353.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you very much for your patience this morning as this situation was
investigated.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:49:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusader Alumni Golf Tournament deadline approaching]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1650260</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are a graduate of WHS or have a former or current student in the USD353 schools, you are eligible to register for the Alumni Golf Tournament on September 17.  Entries due by SEPTEMBER 1.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:23:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kennedy Elementary Produce Sale]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1649369</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From 3-3:45 pm on September 1, Kennedy Elementary is holding a produce sale featuring organic vegetables grown in the school garden.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:14:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School schedule for the week.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1649024</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS Events for the Week of 8/29 through 9/3]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:22:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle school schedule for the week.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1649020</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WMS Schedule for the Week of 8/29 - 9/3]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:10:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free and Reduced Meals]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1630288</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Federal funding that has been providing FREE breakfast and lunch for all students will be ending this school year 2022-2023. Please be advised that families will pay full price for student meals for the 2022-2023 school year unless they apply and qualify for FREE/REDUCED meals through the KSDE application process. The application can be found on the USD 353 website by clicking on 'FORMS' under the Parent tab or by clicking on the following link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Opt In-Opt Out Form for the MySAEBRS Assessment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1645267</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The SAEBRS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) is a brief, norm-referenced tool for screening all students to identify those who are at risk for social-emotional behavior (SEB) problems.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:26:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Chartwell's Food Service Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1644468</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 13:42:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Special Meeting scheduled for August 22nd]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1644506</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 22nd at 7:00pm at Central Office. The meeting is live streamed and open to the public. (click for agenda)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:34:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 to hold Open House on August 22nd]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1641862</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:34:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS starts with half-day orientation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1641286</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington High School will convene on August 23 with a half-day orientation for all students.  Freshmen/sophomores attend in the morning and juniors/seniors attend in the afternoon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:13:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Food Service newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1640883</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out Chartwells welcome back newsletter here. Also, make sure to check out the school menus under Students and Parents in the Food Service link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:52:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Meeting Live link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1639905</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:47:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Get Your Volleyball Gear Here!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1639701</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 13:11:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Opt-In/Opt Out Form for Safety Training]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1638850</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:24:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Future's Preschool Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1633318</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:05:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PSQ Sign Up-No Deadline]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1632811</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Iron Duke Summer Program is a weight and speed development program sponsored by the athletic staff. This program is designed to increase your speed, strength, agility, and flexibility. It has a proven track record that involves weight training, form running, agility, plyometrics, aerobics, and flexibility training. Your athlete can and should expect improvement in each of these areas and in
overall conditioning.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:01:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New student enrollment and KS All Star student Visa card pick up]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1635075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[August 4th, 11am-6pm: New student enrollment and KS All Star student Visa card pick up will be held at each school building. Please remember, you must bring a picture ID and be listed as a guardian to pick up your student's card. Please contact Central Office at 620-326-4300 with any questions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:19:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Online Enrollment Now Open!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Online enrollment for the 22-23 school year is now open.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Education Meeting Live link]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1631569</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:52:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE meeting scheduled for July 11th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold their July meeting on Monday, July 11th at 6pm at Central Office. The meeting is live streamed and open to the public. (Click for Agenda)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:36:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bob Meyer hired as WMS Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1629704</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:24:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kennedy will get new Principal in July]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1629703</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:22:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM Camp, July 11 - 13 at Cowley College. Sign up soon!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1628498</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:35:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Schedule for 5/2-5/6]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1606046</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 15:54:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Forms for Drivers Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1595158</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Forms for Drivers Education can be found here]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:10:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Schedule for the week!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1597635</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:10:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NOMINATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1597402</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Excellence in Teaching Award is sponsored by the USD 353 School Foundation, Inc. and seeks to encourage and recognize the professional and leadership excellence of Wellington educators essential for quality education; increase awareness of the positive  aspects of education in Kansas; and promote pride in the school and the community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:09:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sit Down with the Supt. Podcast]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1600984</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each month, USD 353 Superintendent Adam Hatfield sits down with the Crusader Radio to give district updates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:09:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KDHE survey regarding Covid testing in schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1602021</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is undergoing a review of the COVID-19 Testing Programs implemented in schools across the state this past year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:09:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Sports Banquet to be held May 4th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1602300</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS is inviting all athletes and their families to the 2022 all sports banquet. Food will be served at 5:30pm with the program beginning at 6pm at Hibbs Hooten Field.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:08:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eleventh Annual Career and Technical Education Showcase set for April 27th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1603596</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join WHS CTE students on Wednesday, April 27th from 6-8pm in the WHS commons as they celebrate their accomplishments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:08:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wellington Middle School Robotics Team wins first place at Robotics Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1603726</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The team placed 1st out of 24 teams from Kansas and Oklahoma.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:08:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lions Club announces Junior Lions Award recipients]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1604780</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Twelve juniors were recognized by the Wellington Noon Lions Club for outstanding character in an assembly at the high school on April 20.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:07:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Nance named new WHS Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1607041</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wellington School District is pleased to announce that John Nance has been selected as the next principal of Wellington High School, and will be joining the District beginning July 1, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:06:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Futures Preschool is Expanding and Enrollment is Now Open!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1609831</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you have a child who will be 3 or 4 by Aug. 31? At the start of the 2022-2023 school year, USD 353 school district will partner with Futures to open two new preschool classrooms at Kennedy Elementary School, offering a total of four preschool sessions. This means additional preschool slots will be available to the community with expanded eligibility criteria enabling more families to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:06:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Employee Recognition Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1616949</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The district honored employees at the annual end-of-year program at the high school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:05:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enrollment now open for USD 353 FREE Summer Learning Program.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1597994</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[JOIN US IN OUR QUEST TO KEEP LEARNING! USD 353 will be offering a FREE Summer Learning Program for students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:05:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting Scheduled for June 13th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1624784</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold their June meeting on Monday, June 13th at 6 pm at Central Office. The meeting is livestreamed and open to the public. (Click for Agenda)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:04:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusader IT Camp Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1622286</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in 4th-8th grade can learn Animation, Programming and Coding from June 20-24th 9:00 am-noon at no cost. Sign up on the link below. Kids attending summer school will have access to the camp.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:03:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[LIVESTREAM link for 6/13 BOE Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1625678</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:51:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Drivers Education Information!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1590269</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:13:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Eisenhower Color Run to be held April 29th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1588450</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Contact Principal Cherity Elder to donate or sponsor!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:03:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-23 School Calendar has been released]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1588231</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:22:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE monthly meeting will be held March 14th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1583988</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The regularly scheduled March BOE meeting will be held Monday, March 14th at 6pm in the WHS Choir Room. It will be open to the public and livestreamed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:54:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Masks no longer required on district transportation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1579713</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In accordance with recently updated guidance from the CDC, masks will now be optional while utilizing district transportation including buses and school vehicles. The USD 353 Safety and Operation Plan has been updated to reflect this change.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Calendar Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1574378</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Seniors last day has been moved to May 13th]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:10:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE approves to eliminate mask mandate]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1570675</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The BOE approved revisions to the USD 353 Safety and Operation plan at last night’s meeting that eliminates the mask mandate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:57:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sign up Today for the Kennedy Elementary Golf Tournament!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1567526</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:14:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Covid Testing Available!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1565869</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:55:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Feb. 8th, 2022 proclaimed as Steve Sturgis Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Wellington City Council and USD 353 BOE sign a joint proclamation deeming Feb. 8th, 2022 as Steve Sturgis (Mr. Crusader Day)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:06:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Statement from USD 353 Regarding the Death of Steve Sturgis]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1558895</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:04:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Letter from USD 353 Nurses]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1556381</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see letter from the USD 353 nurses regarding the current change in the USD 353 Safety and Operation Plan]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:31:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Substitute Teach for USD 353!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1552504</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kansas State Board of Education has temporarily reduced substitute licensure requirements by passing an emergency declaration to assist in the substitute teacher shortage. Click to apply!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:54:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Approves revisions to the District's Safety and Operation Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1554357</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[-Under this plan the district will no longer be doing daily testing of close contacts.
-There will be no more testing in the WMS Aux gym in the mornings. Staff can still receive testing as long as testing supplies are available. They will set up testing times with nursing staff.
-There was no change to the masking guidance. Masks will be required for all schools this week (1-18/-21st)

All changes will take effect beginning tomorrow (Tuesday, January 18th)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 14:03:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Mr. Allen Hisken Band Members]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1552528</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[I am pleased to let you know the following students from WHS were selected for the 2022 WSU High School Honor Band.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:12:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Statement from Superintendent Regarding Recent District Restructuring Conversations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1548108</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see statement from Superintendent Adam Hatfield regarding recent district restructuring conversations]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:58:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December Sit Down with the Supt. Segment Now Available]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1526803</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This months topics:
*Renovation Projects
*Safety and Operation Plan Update 
*Restructuring Update
*Mr. Halling and Mr. Auftengarden are this month’s guests and give an update on all things WMS
*Student Questions]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 09:38:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[James Ginter Recognized by NFHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1543087</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Coach Ginter has been named the NFHS Section V 2021 boys golf coach of the  year. This makes him one of 8 finalist for the NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:01:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lincoln Elementary Kindergartners Celebrate Christmas with a Program!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1542917</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lincoln Elementary Kindergarteners celebrated the upcoming holidays Tuesday evening at Lincoln. The youngsters performed numerous numbers during the program, under the direction of Instructor Cathy Shuck. A nice crowd was on hand - the performances were superb. Enjoy the pics - click the  link for all the pictures! Merry Christmas from the youngest of Patriots!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:28:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Leadership Group Benefits Local Humane Society]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1542285</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cards were taken from tree at Orscheln's Monday]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:41:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Senior Kaitlyn Hain Signs to Wrestle at Indian Hills in Iowa!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1540042</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Also someone that excels at Softball, with her parents and coaches at her side, Hain will be a WARRIOR next school year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:43:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kansas All-Star Scholars Fund Donates Winter gear to USD 353 Schools!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1536002</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kansas All-Star Scholars Fund donated winter gloves, hats, gloves, socks, coats, and shoes to each USD 353 school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 15:43:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Conner Walker Most Recent KINDNESS COUNTS Awardee @ WHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1535372</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The program, sponsored by IMPACT BANK, rewards those spotlighted by others for being "KIND"!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:57:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The WMS Leadership Team and Knights - all about COMMUNITY!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1530702</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Patriot League had a food drive these past couple weeks, today the goods were counted and delivered. The KNIGHTS SHINED!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:15:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wellington Walmart Pharmacy Now Administering Covid-19 Vaccinations for ages 5 and Up]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1529770</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington Walmart Pharmacy is administering COVID-19 vaccines and they currently have available appointments.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 08:34:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Veterans Day Program Well Attended!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1528034</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The annual event features, servicemen, WHS, WMS, and 5th grade choirs, the WHS Crusader Band and Crusaders of the Stage, and the WHS student body! A wonderful event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:23:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS National Honor Society has 21 NEW MEMBERS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1524938</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ceremony was held Sunday afternoon at WHS!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:31:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Latest Newscast from WHS Digital Media and KWHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1524806</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Josey Wolf, Carson Rademacher, Kendall Janzen, Mikayla Elmore, and Brody Weir update viewers on recent events at WHS and WMS.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 07 Nov 2021 02:49:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Motivational Speaker Bill Cordes Visits WHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1524020</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mr. Cordes presented to the staff and all the students over a 3 day period. The event was sponsored by Mrs. Karla Defore's WHS Leadership Class.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 05:09:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Veterans Day Program Slated for Nov. 11th @ WHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1522915</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Public is invited for this wonderful 10AM event...a must see!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:00:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Your SEPTEMBER 2021 Students of the Month!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1521825</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sponsored monthly by IMPACT BANK of Wellington]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 07:20:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Boys Cross Country Team Competes at 4A State Meet]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1520914</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is the first time since 1989, a WHS CC TEAM has qualified for State as a "TEAM"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:23:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Crusader Marching Band Performs @ K-STATE!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1516971</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Crusaders take part in the Central States Marching Festival!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 04:30:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Our Crusader Students and Student-Athletes are into HEAVY "MEDAL"!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1515310</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[If your "MEDAL" detectors have been acting up lately, blame it on Philip Starnes, Riley Anderson, Claire Norris, Rachel Ewing, Lyric Cornejo, Jensen Lynnes, Ashley Gerten, Kadynce Aufdengarten, Kami Reichenberger, and Kasiah Richmond!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 04:28:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 to Begin District Restructuring Discussions]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1511779</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 Administration is set this month to begin discussions with stakeholders regarding the restructuring of the USD 353 school district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:38:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Morning Covid Testing Available for Staff and Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1509418</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Covid testing is available Monday-Friday, from 6:30-7:30am in the Auxiliary Gym at Wellington Middle School]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:06:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SPIRIT WEEK PICS Including CORONATION PRACTICE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1508953</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's been an exciting week in the district, and it will culminate with the crowning of a new Duchess, during halftime of the El Dorado vs Crusaders football game.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:57:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KSHSAA Releases District Football Assignments]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1507381</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Effective for 2022-2023]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:46:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[See Statement from Superintendent Adam Hatfield]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1504925</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:17:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4-H Enrollment Opening Soon!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1503969</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:45:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Note from Nurses Regarding Routine Standard Vaccinations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1492663</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:03:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Senior Deitrek Gill, named "Commended Student"!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1501759</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Crusader shines in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:56:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusaders & Knights Run Well @ 30th Annual Oxford Invite!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1500581</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the BOYS VARSITY 5K, the Crusaders, as a team, came in 2nd! In the JV BOYS 2M, Rome Hunt finished on top - 1st Place!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:03:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Note from USD 353 Nurses]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1499952</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:46:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusader CORNHOLE BOARDS could be in YOUR FUTURE!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1500079</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Washington Elementary is raffling off a couple!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:10:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[This Week's WMS / WHS Extra-Curriculars! NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1497394</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here's this week's schedule for WMS and WHS events! Please note, this Friday, September 24th, there will be NO SCHOOL for students / Teacher In-Service]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2021 10:09:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021-2022 Duchess Candidates are Announced!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1497183</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Coronation is slated for Friday, October 8, 2021. Many other activities on slate as well - stay tuned for all the details!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:15:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Work Hard.  Play Hard.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1494977</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come support Crusader Athletics!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:32:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Your WEEKEND Events Brief]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1493645</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[First Pep Assembly, Crusader & Knight Cross Country, Lady Crusader Tennis, and Crusader Football - an action packed weekend!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:01:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Live link for BOE Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1494396</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:01:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated WHS Bell Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1489924</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 12:59:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WEEK 1 - Weekend Sports Wrap]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1489727</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Football outcomes from area schools of interest for Friday, Sep. 3, 2021]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:32:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Statement from Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1488094</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see statement from Superintendent Adam Hatfield regarding the Safety and Operation Plan.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:48:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Statement from Athletic Director]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1488092</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see statement from Athletic Director, Luke Smith regarding USD 353 athletics and activities plan]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:13:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tonight's (WEDS) AGENDA and LIVE STREAM LINK for Special BOE Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1488040</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The meeting gets underway at 6PM in the WHS Auditorium. The PUBLIC is welcome. Below is a LIVESTREAM link for the meeting - it will be posted shortly before the meeting begins.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:45:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Latest Statement on Temporary School Closure]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1484982</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see statement from Superintendent Adam Hatfield on the temporary closure of USD 353 schools.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:15:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Note from USD 353 Nurses]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1485392</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A NOTE FROM THE NURSE:
If staff or students are tested outside of the the school and have a positive test result, even during the temporary shut down period, please send those results to nurse Holly Parkey at hparkey@usd353.com  We are still tracking positive cases for the district. 
Additionally, if your student was in quarantine before the temporary shut down, please continue to quarantine your student at home and have them tested if they exhibit symptoms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:51:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALL USD 353 Schools Temporarily Closed Beginning August 27th -September 6th.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1484606</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sumner County Health Department and USD 353 have deemed 3 of our 6 buildings as COVID-19 outbreak schools. Therefore, we will be temporarily closing all schools and suspending sports practices and other school related events. This closure will be from tomorrow August 27th to return on September 7th. Adjustments for learning will be made once school resumes on September 7th. See full letter here]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:01:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[COVID Information Center Page]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1483337</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The COVID information center page is a helpful resource for updated information and policies]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:15:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual Scrimmages Coming Thursday, Aug. 26th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1480774</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The volleyball (GATORADE SCRIMMAGE) and the football (HAMBURGER SCRIMMAGE) are back!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:59:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The "BRIDGE" Tradition Continues - with STYLE!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1481744</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A group of WHS 2022 classmates worked hard Friday thru Sunday, preparing the BRIDGE for more magic soon!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 05:10:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Day Pics!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1478974</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 Schools are back in session!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 14:22:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome to USD 353!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1478413</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Will you join us?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:21:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome Back!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1478062</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Important time and dates: 
Elementary Schools: 
-Arrival/Drop off time (no earlier than): 7:50am
-School begins: 8:00am (Tardy bell rings at 8:10am)
-Dismissal time: 3:25pm

Middle School: 
-August 17th- 6th graders ONLY
-August 18th- 6th, 7th and 8th graders
-Arrival/Drop off time (no earlier than): 7:30am
-School begins: 8:00am
-Dismissal time: 3:10pm

High School: 
-August 17th- Juniors and Seniors will attend from 8-11:10am
Freshmen and Sophomores will attend from 12:10-3:05pm 
-Arrival/Drop off time (no earlier than): 7:30am
-School begins: 8:00am
-Dismissal time: 3:05pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:16:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Test to Stay Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1478087</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Details and consent form regarding the approved USD 353 COVID-19 testing policy]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:29:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Sports "Practice Schedules" for WHS & WHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1477754</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Week One
Monday, August 16th to Friday, August 20th]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:38:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Statement Regarding USD 353 21-22 District Safety and Operation Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1474792</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The BOE has approved a District Safety and Operation Plan. Read the statement from Superintendent Adam Hatfield here.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:03:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The CRUSADERS have an ACTIVITIES TRAILER!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1473274</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Crusader Club and USD 353 brought the project to fruition. Thank you BANK OF COMMERCE for sponsoring the graphics!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:58:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusader Student-Athletes DOMINATE at the 2021 Catchy Awards!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1471275</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["3" Individual nominees and "1" Team nominee - IT WAS A SWEEP - ALL #1's!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:31:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CANCELLED USD 353 BOE Planning Session Set for August 5th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1470823</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The August 5th planning session has been cancelled.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2021 20:01:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Have questions or input regarding USD 353's Goals and Strategic Plan?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1465785</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[District Administrators and BOE are seeking stakeholder feedback on USD 353's Goals for the 21-22 school year as well as their five year Strategic Plan.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 14:02:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Online Enrollment Now Open!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1464401</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Online enrollment is now open]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:03:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall Sports Parents Meetings for WMS / WHS Coming in Early August!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1465715</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[August 9th, to be exact! 6PM in the WHS Auditorium. This meeting is for WHS and WMS parents of students in grades 7 thru 12 that will be participating in a Fall Sport this school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 12:08:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Football Camps Underway This Week @ WHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1464344</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WMS Camp concludes today (WEDS)...the WHS Camp wraps up on Friday with a full pads scrimmage at Goddard HS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2021 03:04:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BOE Meeting July 12th @ Central Office]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1463220</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE held their regular monthly meeting July 12th. It was open to the public and also livestreamed on www.usd353.com - that link is posted below!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:30:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[50 Stories for 50 Years of Title IX]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1462642</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KSHSAA introduces campaign to recognize trailblazers of Title IX in 1972!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 02:50:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["From the Beginning" Wellington the First 50 Years!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1462048</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A 1931 WHS Yearbook entry written by Frances Wible, describes the first 50 years in Wellington and Wellington schools!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:42:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FREE Breakfast and Lunch in 2021-2022 for Kansas students!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1461392</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[National School Lunch Program will continue to cover the costs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:18:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[121st Kansas Wheat Festival Schedule of Events]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1460417</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Entry forms for all of the contests are available at the Chamber website and in the Chamber office!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:46:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Work Session Scheduled for June 29th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1459804</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The USD 353 BOE will hold a work session on June 29th to discuss District Goals. Session will be at 6pm at Central Office]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 01:57:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[14th Annual "CATCHYS" Voting Underway!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1459688</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["Catch It Kansas" sponsored state-wide sports awards and recognitions. 
WHS has numerous nominees - please go in and VOTE for them!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:14:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Track & Golf Recognized by a City of Wellington Proclamation!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1459255</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Mayor signed "proclamation of recognition" honors both the WHS Track & Golf teams this Spring, for their "state-level" achievements!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:55:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The CRUSADER QUEST Summer Learning Program is underway!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1457333</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Classes are being held at Lincoln Elementary, Wellington Middle School, and Wellington High School]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:05:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IRON DUKE Summer 2021 - Up and Running!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1457573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[1st thru 12th grades, meet at assigned times, 3-4 times per week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:01:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Staff gather for "END OF YEAR" District Assembly Friday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1445837</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Awards, honors, reflection, and eager anticipation for the future, as administrators and staff join students, for a break. Have a safe and fun summer!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2021 00:07:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Basketball Camps Conclude]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Boys & Girls 2021 Basketball Camps for WMS and WHS conclude.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 02:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021 Lions Award Winners Announced!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1443772</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Annually, the NOON LIONS CLUB here in Wellington, recognizes 12 WHS Juniors for their outstanding citizenship and positive social engagement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 14:53:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[IRON DUKE Summer 2021 Info]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1446918</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summer PSQ 1st thru 8th grade commenced June 9th / runs through July 29th!
Summer PSQ 9th thru 12th grade commenced June 7th / runs through Aug 6th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 02:25:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AVCTL DIV IV League Honors Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1450056</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["7" WHS Baseball and Softball student-athletes are spotlighted.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2021 06:24:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["2" More STATE CHAMPIONS plus "10" MEDALS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1450055</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["13" WHS Track & Field participants were in State 4A action Friday at WSU. The WHS Girls as a team, finish in the TOP 10!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2021 06:04:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusader Golf Boys Win 4A State Tournament @ Dodge City]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1447643</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jr. Deitrek Gill is the 2021 State 4A Golf Champ, his teammate, Sr. Blake Saffell was runner-up! (out of approx. 90 participants)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 17:02:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS BAND Performs at Spring Concert!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1444980</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WMS Band, under the direction of Mr. Allen Hisken, took to the stage on Thursday, May 13th - here are video highlights from the performance!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 04:23:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Horticulture Students Enjoy Recent Field Trips]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1443308</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Horticulture students at WHS, under the instruction of Mrs. Linda Chase, have "been on tour" as of late, visiting water production and waste water plants. A tour of Neosho Gardens as well, one of the largest automated greenhouses in the state!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 01:41:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Graduation 2021 Ceremony Held at Football Field!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1441451</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A large crowd of family and friends, were on hand to celebrate WHS Graduation as around 100 Seniors received their diplomas, with rain lurking nearby.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2021 17:23:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Statement from USD 353 Superintendent Adam Hatfield]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1440845</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Regarding the wearing of masks on USD 353 property.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 12:02:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Last Day of School for Students is May 20th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1441646</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 09:30:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Class Night 2021 - Awards, Recognitions, and More]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1440499</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The traditional event was back after a 1 year covid-related hiatus. A small taste of normalcy the result.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 07:25:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NEW Crusader Band Uniforms Debut @ WMS / WHS Spring Concert!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1440473</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There were "2" separate concerts Thursday at WHS. Both the WMS and WHS Bands performed under the direction of Mr. Allen Hisken. "7" Seniors honored as they prepare to got out in the world very soon!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 04:37:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Former Crusader Donates Jersey Back to WHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1439692</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ernie Barrett - Wellington Crusader, KSU Wildcat, and Boston Celtic remembers his high school alma mater. Ernie and his teammates were the last WHS Basketball Team to win a State Championship. His basketball career wasn't over - read on!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 05:22:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 101st Graduating Class at WHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1427207</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are some important dates and info for you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 03:11:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS 7/8 Track Dominates @ Patriot League West Tournament Tuesday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1439210</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both the 7th grade boys and girls, and the 8th grade girls, finished first! The 8th grade boys finished 2nd! Way to represent KNIGHTS & LADY KNIGHTS! (Courtesy Pic)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2021 11:14:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Softball and Baseball Seniors & Parents Honored!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1438109</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It was the last HOMESTAND for "3" Softball Seniors and "6" Baseball Seniors Monday evening at Worden and Hibbs-Hooten.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2021 06:22:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School / Middle School Girls Basketball Camp Information!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1436518</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[High School Camp:  June 7th-10th / 10AM - NOON
Middle School Camp: June 7th-10th / 1PM - 2:30PM
(incoming 6th thru 8th grades)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 10:51:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated Information About Upcoming Band Concerts!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1434915</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both Middle School and High School concerts slated for May 13th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 10:06:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th Annual Eisenhower "COLOR RUN" A Success!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1433752</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2021 IKE COLOR RUN - "OPERATION SOARING EAGLE"]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 03:48:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Profitable Friday for the Young Entrepreneurs at WHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1432837</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["Market Day" is part of a class instructed by Mrs. Melissa Buchanan. Students experience the many phases of retail and hopefully make a profit in the end.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 06:10:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Weather-Perfect Day for a PATRIOT DASH!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1432668</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just ask Lincoln Elementary School!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2021 10:51:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Senior Peyton Linker - Will Soon Be A MOUNDBUILDER!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1431033</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Linker, with his parents, coaches, and friends at his side, signed to play golf next school year with Southwestern College in Winfield.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:58:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Round Up is this Wednesday, May 5th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1432974</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 08:52:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Sports Banquet Scheduled for May 5th @ 5:30PM!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1418905</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Will take place at Football Field, to allow for more efficient social distancing and participation! Thank you Crusader Club for steppin' up to help make it happen!
Food will be served beginning at 5:00PM. Coaches begin presentations @ 5:30PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 14:24:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Students Participate in Cowley College ROBOTICS CHALLENGE!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1429048</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WMS Team, all girls and the only ALL GIRLS team in the competition!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:58:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 D.A.R.E. Graduation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1426138</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This school year's D.A.R.E. graduation for USD 353 "5th" Graders is scheduled for May 19, 2021 @ 6PM // WHS Auditorium]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 03:37:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PROM is BACK! A New Lord & Lady Reign!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1424416</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PROM 2021 was a success Saturday evening at WHS. Following the arrival of participants and their walk into the school, the "PROMSTERS" danced away in both gymnasiums, all beautifully decorated with awesome sound and lights in both.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:18:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Last Day of School for Students will be May 20th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1421994</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:25:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enrollment Now Open for USD 353's FREE Summer Learning Program!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1421563</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:04:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KWHS "PROM 2021" UPDATE w/ Maddie Nance]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1421082</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An overview of PROM 2021 coming up this Saturday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:22:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Monthly Meeting April 12th]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1420994</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here is the agenda for April 12th's meeting and the video link. Meeting was open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:25:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Prom and Graduation Information Released]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1416695</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A podcast and a couple letters from WHS Principal Zack Hood Ed.D regarding Prom 2021 and Graduation 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 03:25:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KWHS Bulletin Update for March 31, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1416013</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reminder viewers - NO SCHOOL FRIDAY or MONDAY! Classes resume TUESDAY!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:09:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Excellence In Teaching Award Nominations Are Now Open!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1414442</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:11:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Drivers Education 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1413495</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[June 1 - June 18 and June 21 - July 9]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 13:24:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lincoln's Annual "Patriot Dash" Coming April 30th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1413090</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The event which features an exciting obstacle course and fun physical challenge.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:44:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS moving to CASHLESS TICKETS this SPRING]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1411567</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click link below for helpful information regarding the TICKET SPICKET process and how to purchase tickets through the service for Spring Sports events.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:23:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th Annual Eisenhower COLOR RUN Coming Soon!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1411645</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the video and more below!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 08:39:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kennedy's GLOW RUN EVENT scheduled for April 16, 2021!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1411584</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cardinal supporters can get on board though, beginning this Friday, the 26th!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:33:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Round Up Set for May 5th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1410963</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:00:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KWHS NEWS BULLETIN UPDATE for March 22, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1410822</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The students are all back, KWHS takes a look ahead for the week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:39:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kansas All-Star Scholars Fund Application Process is underway SENIORS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1406228</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 15th is the launch date, applications will be received until April 17, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:30:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Resumes Today - All Schools, Elementary and Secondary Will Be Full Time]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1409118</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At their March monthly meeting, the USD 353 BOE voted to suspend temperature checks in the mornings. Drop off procedures will still remain the same at all schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:07:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 FREE Summer Learning Program!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1404305</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 will be offering a FREE Summer Learning Program for all students K-12! More details and official sign up to come. However, we do need to know the interest level and basic information in order to begin planning. Please fill out the brief form below by March 26th if you are interested in your student attending. PLEASE FILL OUT A SEPERATE SURVEY FOR EACH STUDENT YOU HAVE. Thank you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353's Middle School & High School will resume "Full-Time" Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1402503</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grades 6-12 will begin a full-time schedule on Monday, March 22, 2021. Remote learning will still remain an option for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:42:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Agenda & LIVESTREAM LINK for tonight's USD 353 BOE Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1400487</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[@ Kennedy Elementary 6:00PM / Will be livestreamed and closed to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:53:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Patriot League MATH RELAY Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1399579</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Held at Wellington Middle School, the WMS 7th graders place 3rd!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:46:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National School Breakfast Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1399528</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[March 8-12, 2021]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:22:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Virtual School Interest Survey!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1403433</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This survey is for interested current 10th and 11th graders. Click for more information]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:40:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BPA State Leadership Conference Results are in!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1397855</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["4" WHS Students will represent at the National Conference in May!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:04:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Make March the Month You Learn to Adult!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1398775</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sponsored by McPherson College]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:35:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The PATRIOT LEAGUE WEST BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS - They SPLIT!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1397854</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two close battles - Prairie Hills MS claims one, Wellington MS the other.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:09:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th & 8th Grade Knights Advance to the Patriot League Championships Monday!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1396706</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2021 WMS Basketball season ends Monday vs Prairie Hills for all the marbles.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 01:52:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Anna Cullens is 109 lbs. STATE CHAMPION in Wrestling!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1396545</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cullens secured the title in a "Sudden Victory OT" Friday in Salina!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 01:21:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FREE COVID-19 TESTING]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1395312</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Available Every Tuesday in March at Cowley College, Sumner Campus]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:14:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Susan's Spring Picture Dates Announced!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1395169</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sibling & friends pictures welcome.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:05:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["3" Lady Crusaders Hit the Mats Friday @ State DIV II Wrestling!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1394493</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Action gets underway at NOON at the Tony's Pizza Events Center in Salina!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:56:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[4A Sub-State Brackets for Girls & Boys Basketball are Released!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1394138</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Boys will play at Rose Hill TUE 3/2/21 @ 7PM // Girls will host Rose Hill WED 3/3/21 @ 7PM // Winners will advance & losers' seasons will end.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:43:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lady Crusaders Down Lady Spartans in OT!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1393602</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[4th Qtr. Rally Seals the Deal for the Lady Crusaders!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:46:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Girls Wrestling Squad are PATRIOT LEAGUE WEST CHAMPIONS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1393544</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[TEAM RESULTS: WMS 125.0 / Haysville West 81.0 / Haysville 73.5 / Clearwater 60.0]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:45:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Statement Release from USD 353 Superintendent Adam Hatfield]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1392868</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click link or images for Superintendent Hatfield's statement regarding "Class Size".]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:24:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Gas Odors @ WHS Alter Plans]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1393277</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS was dismissed at 2PM and tonight's basketball games location changed.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:46:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[This is NATIONAL FFA WEEK!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1392584</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Participate in their SPIRIT WEEK & Dress Up Days and you may win a SONIC GIFT CARD!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:03:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Senior Basketball Manager "HOOPS" it up on SENIOR NIGHT @ WHS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1391538</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rayce Koerner, WHS Boys Basketball manager, became Boys Basketball player - the result Friday was EXULTATION with no LIMITATION! KAKE and KSN News covered the story!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:56:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Crimson Dancers Compete in Innovative Dance Classic]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1391542</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Won the INNOVATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 07:53:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["3" WHS Girl Wrestlers are STATE 1A-4A Tournament Bound!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1391539</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Anna Cullens, Kaitlyn Hain, and Averie Burns are headin' to Salina on Friday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 06:49:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Varsity Knights Move to 13-1 on the season!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1390698</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[7/8 squads win 3 of 4 vs Mulvane Thursday]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 21 Feb 2021 06:34:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lady Knight Wrestlers DOMINATE Thursday @ Haysville Quad!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1390600</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WMS squad went 25-1 in individual mat action!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:04:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A NEW DUKE Reigns @ Wellington High School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1382414</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to DUKE RAYCE KOERNER, a tradition that continues after nearly 3/4's of a century!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:30:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ALL SPIRIT WEEK WINNERS Announced! Congratulations STUDENTS!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1382288</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[RED RAVE POSTERS and the CRUSADER WEBSITE gave away $200 this week - here's who the winners were!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:53:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Lady Wrestlers Division 2 District 3 CHAMPS!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1382218</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WHS Girls Wrestling Team came home Champions from Rose Hill Friday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:53:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Statement from USD 353 Superintendent Adam Hatfield]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Updates present status of schools and schedules, upcoming covid vaccinations for staff, and more.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:54:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Week Continues - Thursday was "The Office vs Parks & Recreation Day"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1381487</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 20:47:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Scholars Bowl Team is 4A State Tournament Bound!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1381474</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The top 2 Regional finishers advance, Thursday @ Pratt HS, WHS finished 2nd, behind Augusta.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:08:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Week Continues - Wednesday was "College / Comfy Day"!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1380687</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday's THEME - "The Office vs Parks & Recreation" The participation pics contest is being sponsored by RED RAVE POSTERS and your CRUSADER WEBSITE!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 04:11:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Week Continues! Tuesday was "Stranger Things - Decades" Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1379646</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wednesday's THEME - "College / Comfy Day" The participation pics contest is being sponsored by RED RAVE POSTERS and your CRUSADER WEBSITE!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:05:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th Grade Scholars Bowl Team Places 2nd @ Patriot League Tourney!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1379898</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[8th Grade miss medal by just 1 outcome!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:44:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First 100's Chart Winner @ WMS Announced!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1379651</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 100's Chart is a cumulative chart that recognizes GOOD behavior!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:06:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Week is Underway! Monday was "Cartoon Characters" Day!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1378699</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tuesday's THEME - "Stranger Things - DECADES" The participation pics contest is being sponsored by RED RAVE POSTERS and your CRUSADER WEBSITE!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:33:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Meet your 2020-2021 WHS Duke Candidates!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1377507</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is SPIRIT WEEK - dress to daily themes and win $$ - details below...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:44:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[OVERALL Details / Guidelines / Expectations for WINTER HOMECOMING 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1375451</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Spirit Week Daily Themes, WHS Door Decorating, Friday Duke Pep Rally, Basketball Games & Coronation Information (Photo - the original DUKE OF WELLINGTON!)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:44:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Senior Payton Ginter Signs to Play Golf @ Dodge City Community College!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1376690</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A plethora of family and friends were present for the occasion!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:56:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sports Wrap for Thursday, January 28, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1376149</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Varsity Basketball Lady Crusaders, the WHS Wrestlers (Senior Night), and the WMS 7/8 Basketball Boys were all in action Thursday, here and away!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 13:37:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Cheerleaders Stoke the Gym with FUN & PRIDE!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1374555</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An athletic and "LOUD" group of young ladies that like to keep the crowd pumped!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:40:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Message Regarding Upcoming WHS Prom & Graduation 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1370735</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Zack Hood, WHS Principal / Click Attached File for Video Message]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:53:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KSHSAA Board Votes to Allow "4" Spectators Per Participant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1370745</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Approved by a vote of 46-27 / takes effect January 29th]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 06:51:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Varsity Lady Crusaders Win in OT Tuesday Evening @ WHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1370057</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Airalyn Frame led all scorers with 19!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:16:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November Students of the Month!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1369002</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Impact Bank of Wellington sponsors this yearly program to promote the achievements of students across our district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:19:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KSHSAA Press Release - New Participation Guidelines to be Discussed]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1368797</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE / January 14, 2021]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2021 04:20:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Scholars Bowl Teams Fare Well!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1368663</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 7th & 8th Grade Knights Win 4 out of 5!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:23:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 DUKE CANDIDATES Announced @ WHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1368485</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2020-2021 Duke Candidates were announced Friday @ Wellington High School!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:48:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No School Monday, January 18th for K-12 Students!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1367921</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[School will resume Tuesday, January 19th.  Grades K-5 will begin full-time. Grades 6-12 will remain in the established hybrid phase. Click 
 Read Full Story for important reminder.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:56:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Patriot League SPELLING BEE Results Are In!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1367002</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:10:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Wrestling Rankings Out Today - 3 Crusaders Are in the SPOTLIGHTS!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1366018</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Anna Cullens, Kaitlyn Hain and Hagan Wright are in the building!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 14:47:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[USD 353 Latchkey After School Program begins Jan. 19th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1362905</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 04:23:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KSHSAA Changes Postseason Format for Wrestling]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1364351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Health concerns fuel the changes...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2021 04:04:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS S.A.D.D. Group Provides a Holiday Boost for a Local Family]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1361011</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Crusaders answer the call!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:10:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School will resume for ALL grades in the hybrid phase on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1360634</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:53:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Ag Students Finish 2nd in "Online" FFA School Academy Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1360635</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Out of 72 overall participants, WMS placed "9" in the top 20!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:11:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Senior Ironduke Kenny Fehrman Shrine Bowl Selectee for 2021!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1360584</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fehrman will participate as a DL for the "WEST" Team!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:30:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Christmas Concerts / Presentations - Now Posted!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1359184</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["It's A Wonderful Life", the WHS Band Christmas Concert, and the WHS/WMS Choral Christmas Concert, are all viewable now...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2020 04:54:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kenny Fehrman Signs with Mount Marty University in South Dakota!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1359116</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fehrman will play football (DL) with the Lancers, located in Yankton, S.D.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2020 03:48:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Reminders!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1357725</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 11:43:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The WMS & WHS Choral Groups Present "A CRUSADER CHRISTMAS"!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1358544</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Crusader Singers, the 6th, 7th & 8th grade choirs performed a myriad of Christmas favorites, in a colorful atmosphere added by Brad Ewings' lights and creative displays.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:26:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The 2020 Part of the 2020-2021 School Year is Nearly Complete!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1358304</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The last day of classes is Friday, December 18th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 08:44:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Busy Week for the Elves in the USD 353 Kitchen!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1356569</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that food is an important part of the holiday season!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 06:36:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusader Boys Down Andale Tuesday evening, 62-59!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1356560</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's been 3,959 days since that's happened...Feb. 12, 2010]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:45:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Statement Released After BOE Meeting 12.14.20]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1355670</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Superintendent Adam Hatfield, announces mode of operation plans for USD 353 schools this upcoming semester.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:59:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Leadership Team - Doing Their Part for an Angel Tree Child]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1355783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Terri Driskell and members of the WMS Leadership Team Visited WalMart Sunday...]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:43:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Here is LIVESTREAM LINK for 12.14.20 BOE Monthly Meeting!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1355612</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[USD 353 BOE Monthly Meeting Livestream LInk]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:58:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Varsity Boys * JV Boys * 2 Games * 2 Victories @ Cheney!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1354669</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Great day on the hardwood for the Wellington Boys - Both Varsity & JV down Pratt @ Cheney Invite!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2020 06:24:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Wrestlers End Season @ 7-3!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1354658</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here's an update on the end of season "Patriot League" Tournament, that was held at Haysville West MS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 12 Dec 2020 15:33:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Holiday Food Truck Extravaganza @ Eisenhower Tuesday, Dec. 15th!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1354140</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[From 5:30-7:30PM on the 15th, FOUR different food trucks and more!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 13:12:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder from USD 353 Nurses regarding COVID-19 Communication]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1353973</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please continue to communicate with your school nurses or school secretary if your student: 
-has any Covid symptoms
-is required to quarantine 
-is tested for COVID-19 
-tests positive for COVID-19 
We need this information for data tracking purposes and to make informed decisions for our schools. 
Please email Holly Parkey at hparkey@usd353.com or Audrey Greene at agreene@usd353.com with questions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:08:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusaders of the Stage present "It's A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1353757</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Under the direction of Bob and Michelle Brown, the COTS shine again!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:08:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Leadership Class Shops for Gifts to Benefit Aahn's Angel Tree]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1353651</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Karla Defore's leadership students are bringing cheer to the Christmas Season]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:41:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The "NEW" Process with Parents/Guardians Attending Events]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1352967</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The AVCTL League and the WHS Administration have put this information together to address questions anyone may have.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 09:11:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WMS Leadership Team Makes Annual Trip to Food Bank!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1352852</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KNIGHTS held their annual trek downtown to the Food Bank on Wednesday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:21:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KSHSAA Board of Directors / Revise "No Fans/Spectators" Policy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1352851</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[By a vote of 54-24, the policy previously adopted on Nov. 24th, has been revised to allow limited parent / guardian attendance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 04:42:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crusaders of the Stage Present - IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE - A Live Radio Play!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1352383</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The one time performance is slated for Thursday, Dec. 10th @ 7PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:18:25 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Varsity Boys & Girls Win on the Road Monday!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1351293</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Lady Crusaders move to 2-0, the Crusaders 1-1, after wins over El Dorado in Game #1 of this week's CHENEY TOURNAMENT]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2020 05:10:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Latest COVID-19 USD 353 Incidents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1351239</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Here are the numbers for last week, thru December 4, 2020]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 19:04:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Senior Julia Starnes Named QuestBridge Recipient!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1351226</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Julia Starnes, daughter of Chris and Donna Starnes, was recently named a 2020 QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship Recipient!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:46:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SCCDAT News / November 2020 Edition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1350672</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ENGAGE! EMPOWER! EDUCATE!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:14:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Callaway Wickham CTE November Student of the Month!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1350373</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Callaway Wickham, November 2020's CTE Student of the Month! Callaway is a concentrator in "Web & Digital Communications & Visual Arts."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 05:32:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KSHSAA per Appeal Board Ruling Will Reexamine NO SPECTATOR Ruling]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1350153</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KSHSAA Board will meet on Tuesday @ 1pm to discuss and revote on the issue.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2020 07:35:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1350484</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[79 years ago today, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, killing over 2,400 Americans. The attack led to the United State declaring war on Japan and entering WW II.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 08:53:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["5" IRONDUKES Receive AVCTL DIV IV Football Honors for 2020!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1345824</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fehrman, Schettler, H. Wright, Clark, and Haskin-Ybarra secure the honors!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 02:01:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[More Music Coming Soon to WHS!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1339103</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WHS Band, under the direction of Allen Hisken will perform Dec. 14th and on Dec. 17th, the WMS & WHS Vocal Music groups, under the direction of Mrs. Jennifer Ault, will present their concert, all the above at WHS! These concerts will be videotaped and played back on this website and Sumner Cable CH 55, shortly after the respective performances.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:20:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October 2020 Students of the Month!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1345154</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each school year, IMPACT BANK sponsors a monthly recognition program at all "6" local public schools. Criteria for the monthly awardees is determined by their respective school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 06:05:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[All Kansas Students Can Receive Free Meals!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1339014</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The program runs through June 2021!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:05:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The WMS Bands Performed @ WHS Tuesday!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.usd353.com/apps/news/article/1345509</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Covid-restricted crowd was on hand for the 30 minute performance and enjoyed the multiple musical presentations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:51:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September 2020 Students of the Month!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:41:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KSHSAA Board Meets / Winter Activities Are On But No Spectators]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:21:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Project Prom Needs Parent Volunteers!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wellington Project Prom is in transition and needs to pass the torch to the next set of high school parents. Due to attrition our board needs several new members as soon as possible.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:15:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 KSHSAA Classifications/Enrollment Figures]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Based on ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades. Schools are listed in descending order.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2020 09:15:13 -0600</pubDate>
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