🐾🍕 Watch DOGS Pizza with Dads! 🍕🐾
Dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures—come join us for Pizza with Dads and learn all about our Watch DOGS program! 👮♂️🐶
📅 Monday, August 31st
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 IES Gym
Come enjoy some pizza, learn more about the program, and find out how you can become a Watch DOG at our school! We would love to see you there!
Please RSVP to ebutler@usd448.com by August 29th.
We can’t wait to see our Watch DOGS! 🐾
ALSO- you will be able to sign up for your Watch DOG day(s), during this event!
We look forward to seeing you!

Join us on Sunday, August 23 at Zoar Church Field for a community-wide corn hole tournament hosted by the Inman FFA.
There is a $10/team entry fee. Winning team will get 50% of the entry fee money and the other 50% will be donated to Larry & Mary Toews
🔵 Tournament begins at 3:30pm
🟡 Free will donation meal starting at 5:30pm
• All donations will go to Larry & Mary Toews
To sign up your two person team, visit this link to fill out the google form:
https://forms.gle/tJNZz6MgUWVzKxXb6
For any questions feel free to contact Mr. Knapp at dknapp@usd448.com
Dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures—come join us for Pizza with Dads and learn all about our Watch DOGS program! 👮♂️🐶
📅 Monday, August 31st
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 IES Gym
Come enjoy some pizza, learn more about the program, and find out how you can become a Watch DOG at our school! We would love to see you there!
Please RSVP to ebutler@usd448.com by August 29th.
We can’t wait to see our Watch DOGS! 🐾

Join us for our Back to School Open House tonight, August 11, from 4:30–6:00 PM!
This will be a come-and-go event for 1st–6th grade families.
📚 1st–3rd Grade
Come anytime between 4:30–6:00 PM to meet your teacher, bring your school supplies, and explore your classroom.
🍎 4th–6th Grade
Families are asked to attend one of the following informal classroom sessions:
🕟 4:30–4:45 PM
🕔 5:00–5:15 PM
🕠 5:30–5:45 PM
⭐ New to IES?
If you’re new to our school, stop by the office! We’d love to welcome you, share important information, and answer any questions you may have.
✨ While you’re here:
🧡 Bring your school supplies
🖤 Meet your teachers
🧡 Explore the school
📸 Stop by our Superhero Photo Booth before you leave!
🎒 PreK & Kindergarten Families
PreK and Kindergarten students will have a scheduled orientation on August 13 or 14. Teachers have sent out signups for this via SeeSaw!
We can’t wait to welcome our IES Superheroes and kick off an amazing school year together! 💙🧡

test out lockers & tour the building! Please see the schedule below. We look forward to seeing you there!

'I am looking forward to meeting and building relationships with all of the students and staff at IES.'

'This is my 9th year at IES! All in preschool, first as Pre-K3 aide and then ELC aide. I am so excited to step into the Director role and grow and learn together in the ELC. ❤️ Ms. Sarah'

Join us for our Back to School Open House on Tuesday, August 11, from 4:30–6:00 PM!
This will be a come-and-go event for 1st–6th grade families.
📚 1st–3rd Grade
Come anytime between 4:30–6:00 PM to meet your teacher, bring your school supplies, and explore your classroom.
🍎 4th–6th Grade
Families are asked to attend one of the following informal classroom sessions:
🕟 4:30–4:45 PM
🕔 5:00–5:15 PM
🕠 5:30–5:45 PM
⭐ New to IES?
If you’re new to our school, stop by the office! We’d love to welcome you, share important information, and answer any questions you may have.
✨ While you’re here:
🧡 Bring your school supplies
🖤 Meet your teachers
🧡 Explore the school
📸 Stop by our Superhero Photo Booth before you leave!
🎒 PreK & Kindergarten Families
PreK and Kindergarten students will have a scheduled orientation on August 13 or 14. Teachers will contact families closer to the start of school to schedule your orientation time.
We can’t wait to welcome our IES Superheroes and kick off an amazing school year together! 💙🧡


'This will be my 8th year at IES! Five of those as the school counselor, two years as a 2nd grade teacher, now back to counseling. I have loved being a part of the Inman community! My husband is the superintendent of the Sterling Public Schools, therefore I reside in Sterling. My heart lives in Inman! We have five grown daughters with four of them in the nursing profession and one in the finance profession. We love children, dogs, camping, hiking, gardening, and lake time! Family and education are our life. I look forward to serving you in the role as your school counselor at IES! ♥️ Mrs. Tracy Goracke'

'I’m excited to begin this new chapter at Inman Elementary School! I’ve heard so many wonderful things about IES, and I’m looking forward to getting to know my students while learning and growing alongside my new colleagues.'

'I’m truly excited to be joining the IES Family and can’t wait for the first day of school!
I’m looking forward to meeting our students and families, working alongside an amazing staff, and becoming part of the Inman community. I’m grateful for such a warm welcome already and excited for the year ahead! 🧡🖤'

USD 448 Elementary is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Early Learning Center Aide to join our team!
Our Early Learning Center is a daily learning environment designed to support our preschool students as they grow socially, emotionally, and academically. This position is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our youngest learners while working alongside a dedicated team of educators.
If you enjoy working with young children and want to help create a fun, nurturing, and engaging learning environment, we'd love to hear from you!
📧 Interested? Contact Lynette McLean at lmclean@usd448.com for more information or to apply!

Join our elementary school team! We are currently looking for a caring, dependable Elementary Classroom Aide to help support our students and teachers in creating a positive learning environment.
If you enjoy working with children and making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!
📧 To learn more or apply, contact Lynette McLean at lmclean@usd448.com.
We look forward to hearing from you!

The first days of school are just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome our youngest learners! Please take a moment to review our staggered start dates for Preschool and Kindergarten to ensure your child is ready for their first day!
If you have any questions regarding this please email ies_secretary@usd448.com

Inman USD 448 is taking applications for a 5th grade - 12th grade Band Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.
USD 448 takes pride in providing a top notch, well-rounded education to all of our students. Interested applicants should apply through the Educate Kansas website or submit a letter of application and resume to USD 448, Superintendent of Schools, 119 S. Main, Inman, KS 67546 or email Orella Lucas olucas@usd448.com - 620-585-6441 (Central Office - ext. 1 ). Positions open until filled.
Coaching and other supplemental position available.
Benefits Information:
District paid Iife insurance. The district contributes toward a single health policy through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Dental vision and other benefits are available.
Salary Information:
USD 448 has a very competitive salary schedule. The teacher will be placed on the USD 448 salary schedule based on years of experience and education.
Job Contact Information:
Orella Lucas
olucas@usd448.com
620-585-6441 ext 1


We want to thank Lynn for her 9 years of dedication, compassion, and care at Inman Schools. She has made such a positive impact on our students, staff, and community, and we are incredibly grateful for all she has done.
We wish Lynn all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter filled with baby snuggles & new adventures!

To secure your child’s spot, please complete the enrollment form using the link attached. If you have any questions or would like more information about our program, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!
We look forward to a wonderful year ahead!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDxGofDDWgRM8uU3S-u9XntvUgC9TYCpwC4EC-yND9qIYK3w/viewform



