Tonight's Football Game vs Peabody-Burns will be moved up to 6PM to try to avoid incoming weather, that is in the forecast. Roll Tribe!
The HS Redskin Football Team will be competing in a Jamboree against Central Christian, Meade and Satanta at the Don Michael Field, 17th & Severance, Hutchinson, KS, at 7 p.m. tonight. Admission is a bottle of water, Gatorade or Powerade. There will be a concessions consisting of drinks and pizza.
Please find below the link for USD 444 Little River's COVID-19 Reopening Plan for 2021-2022.
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Picture packets were sent home today, after practice, for HS/JH Fall Athletics. York will be here this Thursday morning, August 19th, at 9 am to take Team and Individual pictures.
If your student is interested in joining Little River Athletics, we will start practice Monday, August 16th @ the following times and locations. Come be a part of the Tribe. Roll Tribe!
USD 444 staff is looking forward to the upcoming school year. School will begin on September 7th for students with in person instruction. Safety protocols will continue to be in place. Masks will be optional at this time and are a parent and staff choice. Any other decisions regarding future protocols will be evaluated with local data. Masks will be required on the bus as it is a federal requirement for all transportation and is not a local decision. Final reopening plan will be board approved and sent home for your information later this month. We look forward to a great school year in our new facilities. Enrollment packets will be mailed home this week.
If you are planning on participating in a Fall Sport, you will need to turn in a completed sports physical and concussion form. These need to be turned in preferably by Friday, August 13th, so they can be entered into the state for eligibility. If you must turn in on the 16th, that will be allowed as well. If your student athlete was not at weights to get the concussion form, there will be forms at the District Office to pick up and fill out. Please turn all paperwork into the District Office this week. Look forward to a successful Redskin Season! Roll Tribe!
Attention High School and Junior High Athletes and Parents
Sports physical are due this next week Friday, August the 13th. Please make sure you get your athlete's physical and concussion form turned in to the district office before then. They must be turned in before they can practice on August 16th.
Have a Great Weekend and Roll Tribe!
FALL 2021 College Courses:
Mrs. Wohletz has sent emails to students who had a college course on their pre-enrollment schedule. Please CHECK YOUR EMAILS and RESPOND.
If you did not receive an email, but want to TAKE A COLLEGE COURSE, please email Mrs. Wohletz (ewohletz@usd444.com) ASAP.
**College Courses will begin Aug. 18th and we need to get enrolled ASAP before courses fill up.
USD 444 Little River Enrollment for all students will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 19th at the respective buildings.
HCC students who will need a computer will be able to check out a computer on August 18th with the time to be determined.
A new program that will help children stay engaged in learning throughout the summer months while spending quality time with family members and friends touring some of Kansas’ greatest attractions – all for free. Sunflower Summer Program Information can be found at this link https://www.usd444.com/article/491052.
Junior High Football Camp will be held July 12, 13 & 14 8:30-10:00 A.M. @ the practice field. Cost is $15.00. Please bring cleats, water jug and a great attitude. Please e-mail or call Coach Renken with any questions at trenken@usd444.com or 620-897-7525.
Also, the High School Baseball team will be hosting a free skill development/practice for the next two Wednesday nights, July 14 & July 21, at the baseball field. Grades: 4th-7th at 6:00-7:30 P.M. and 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. for grades 8th-12th. Please contact Coach Renken with any questions at trenken@usd444.com or 620-897-7525.
The location for the JH and HS physicals tomorrow being conducted by Cordell Chiropractic will be at the new bus barn.
Cordell Chiropractic will be here tomorrow morning, June 16, for sport physicals. Students will need to bring a SIGNED physical form and $20, check or cash. Checks should be made out to Cordell Chiropractic. We will follow this schedule:
7:00 am - HS Boys
8:00 am - HS Girls
9:00 am - JH Boys & Girls
Physical forms can be picked up at district office. Be sure the forms are signed correctly, parent and athlete, before going for the physical on June 16.
USD #444 Recreation Commission Swimming Lessons will be held July 5th through July 16th at the Marquette Swimming Pool. The cost of swimming lessons will be $20.00 per child and checks should be made payable to the Marquette Swimming Pool. Registration forms are available at the USD 444 District Office or can be found at https://5il.co/tybw and will need to be turned in NO LATER than Monday, June 21st, to either the District Office or mailed to the USD #444 Recreation Commission at PO Box 471, Little River, KS 67457.
Little River Basketball Camp correct link for the registration form. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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Reminder of the upcoming Little River Basketball Camp for 2nd-6th Grade Boys on June 21 to June 24.
The USD 444 Recreation Commission is sponsoring a Summer Basketball Camp for boys, who will be in the 2nd through 6th grade for the 2021-2022 school year, to be held June 21st through June 24th at the Little River Gym from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Little River High School Basketball Team will be helping with this camp. The registration form can printed off at this link https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-usd-444/browse/219724 or you may stop in at the District Office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to pick up a form. Registration deadline is the first day of camp or registration forms can be turned in at the USD 444 District Office. Checks need to be made payable to USD 444 Recreation Commission.
The summer skills workouts for 2nd-6th graders will be considered after the June camp, but will not take place in June. More information will be coming out later.
Little River
Summer Football Camp
Who: Grades 2 through 6
Dates: July 12, 13 and 14th
Time: 9:30-10:30 A.M
Location: Practice Football Field (South of HS BB Gym)
Cost: $15.00 (Coach Ayers) kayers@usd444.com
*Bring $ on the first day of camp - scholarships available
Dress: Water Jug, Shorts, and t-shirt
Objectives: Have fun, learn skills, fundamentals and develop a love for the game of football
Summer Lunch Program FREE to ALL children 1-18 in the Little River and Windom Community beginning June 1st through July 30th. This will be a drive through service with serving time at Windom from 11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and at Little River from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It is a Grab 'N Go Lunch with a breakfast for the next day.
Windom Location: Parking Lot southeast of the School - please enter from the west drive and exit the east drive.
Little River Location: 425 Waverly Street (old lunchroom/bus garage) - please drive from the south end of Waverly Street heading north - also be cautious of the construction.
If you have any questions, you can contact Andrea Hundley at andrea.hundley@mcpherson.com.
