Reminder, to all Father Figures!

🐾🍕 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!
about 4 hours ago, Leah Schmitz
watchdog

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

7 days ago, Kate Sanchez
Cornhole for a Cause
🐾🍕 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! 🐾
7 days ago, Leah Schmitz
pizza
Reminder! Tonight is IES Open House!

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! 💙🧡
13 days ago, Leah Schmitz
open house
IJHS/IHS parents & students, you're invited to join us for our Back to School Open House on Wednesday, August 12! This is a great opportunity to hear about changes for the new school year, an opportunity to meet teachers, a chance to
test out lockers & tour the building! Please see the schedule below. We look forward to seeing you there!
14 days ago, Kate Sanchez
Open House Flyer
🧡🖤Please join us in giving a warm welcome to one of the newest members of our Elementary team! We are excited to introduce Katie Regehr, our new School Nurse. Welcome aboard—we're so glad you're here! 🧡🖤

'I am looking forward to meeting and building relationships with all of the students and staff at IES.'
19 days ago, Leah Schmitz
KR
🧡🖤Please join us in giving a warm welcome to one of our Elementary Staff Members, who is stepping into a new role here in our Elementary this year! We are excited to introduce Sarah Krehbiel, previously our Early Learning Center Aide, as our new Early Learning Center Director. We're so glad you're here! 🧡🖤

'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'
26 days ago, Leah Schmitz
photo
IES Families - Mark Your Calendars!

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! 💙🧡

26 days ago, Lynette McLean
Back to School Open House
Our IJHS cheerleaders are back with their annual car wash fundraiser on Friday, August 7th from 4:00-7:00 pm in the IHS parking lot! Come out & support the JH cheer squad!
26 days ago, Kate Sanchez
JH Cheer Car Wash
🧡🖤Please join us in giving a warm welcome to one of our Elementary Teachers, who is stepping into a new role here in our Elementary this year! We are excited to introduce Tracy Goracke, former 2nd Grade teacher, as our new Elementary Counselor. We're so glad you're here! 🧡🖤

'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'

27 days ago, Leah Schmitz
new staff member
🧡🖤Please join us in giving a warm welcome to one of the newest members of our Elementary team! We are excited to introduce Linda Herring, our new Elementary Speech Language Pathologist. Welcome aboard—we're so glad you're here! 🧡🖤

'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.'
27 days ago, Leah Schmitz
new staff
🧡🖤Please join us in giving a warm welcome to one of the newest members of our Elementary team! We are excited to introduce Lynette McLean, our new Elementary Principal. Welcome aboard—we're so glad you're here! 🧡🖤


'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! 🧡🖤'
about 1 month ago, Leah Schmitz
spotlight
🍎We're Hiring! Join Our Early Learning Center Team! 🍎

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!
about 1 month ago, Leah Schmitz
job opening
We're Hiring! 🍎

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!
about 1 month ago, Leah Schmitz
now hiring
📚 Preschool & Kindergarten Families – We're Excited to Welcome You Back!

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
about 1 month ago, Leah Schmitz
back to school dates

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

about 1 month ago, Gay Jordan
Add for band teacher
Inman Jr/Sr High School and MCCSEC are looking for exceptional applicants to serve as paraprofessionals for the 26-27 school year! Contact Mr. Schroeder should you have any questions!
3 months ago, Tyler Schroeder
IHS para openings
Today we had the joy of celebrating our amazing nurse, Lynn Nightingale, as she prepares to welcome a new baby! While we are so excited for her growing family, we already know she will be greatly missed next year.

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!
3 months ago, Leah Schmitz
nurse
Enrollment is now open for the 2026–2027 school year at our Early Learning Center! We are excited to welcome new and returning families for another year of learning, growth, and fun.

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
4 months ago, Leah Schmitz
elc
elc
Help us celebrate our 6th grade students at their Promotion Ceremony and D.A.R.E. Graduation on Thursday, May 14 at 1:30 PM in the IHS Auditorium.
4 months ago, Leah Schmitz
graduation