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! 💙🧡
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! 💙🧡
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!
🧡🖤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'
'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'
🧡🖤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.'
'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.'
🧡🖤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! 🧡🖤'
'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! 🧡🖤'
🍎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!
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!
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!
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!
📚 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
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
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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.
🧁 Join us for a Bake Sale on the porch of IES on May 4th right after school! 🍪
This event is hosted by Girls On The Run, and all proceeds will support the IES Gym Renovation and Pleasant View Home. 💛
Come grab a treat and support a great cause! 🎉
This event is hosted by Girls On The Run, and all proceeds will support the IES Gym Renovation and Pleasant View Home. 💛
Come grab a treat and support a great cause! 🎉
Today was full of music and smiles!
🎶 Our 3rd graders had a blast playing their recorders in music class with Dr. Horton. From squeaks to sweet melodies, everyone gave it their best and had so much fun learning together. Keep up the great work, musicians! 🎵
🎶 Our 3rd graders had a blast playing their recorders in music class with Dr. Horton. From squeaks to sweet melodies, everyone gave it their best and had so much fun learning together. Keep up the great work, musicians! 🎵
Friendly Reminder! 📣
It’s time to complete your Preschool Pre-Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year!
Please take a few minutes to fill out the appropriate form:
New Students: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwRAGi7zFJR3XPZmDXdRyJGMmYE0mDq435auVJrryRwELH4g/viewform
Returning Students: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI0bQzOR0t5iRJRHVpf2UQnwbXOK-Z4FPHTGExHNmSONY-ZA/viewform
Completing this process early helps us plan for a great year ahead. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!
Thank you!
It’s time to complete your Preschool Pre-Enrollment for the 2026–2027 school year!
Please take a few minutes to fill out the appropriate form:
New Students: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwRAGi7zFJR3XPZmDXdRyJGMmYE0mDq435auVJrryRwELH4g/viewform
Returning Students: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfI0bQzOR0t5iRJRHVpf2UQnwbXOK-Z4FPHTGExHNmSONY-ZA/viewform
Completing this process early helps us plan for a great year ahead. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!
Thank you!
🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨
🧵✨ Cozy Up for a Cause! ✨🧵
Don’t miss your chance to win a beautiful, locally handcrafted quilt—made with care by IES parent Katie Albers! ❤️
All raffle proceeds will support important upgrades for our students, including painting the IES gym and purchasing new safety mats.
🎟️ Tickets available now — sales end TOMORROW, Friday April 24th!
📍 Buy in the IES office
💲 1 for $5 or 5 for $20
🏁 Winner will be drawn at the IES Track & Field Day on Friday, April 24!
Hurry—this is your final chance to get tickets and support our school!
🧵✨ Cozy Up for a Cause! ✨🧵
Don’t miss your chance to win a beautiful, locally handcrafted quilt—made with care by IES parent Katie Albers! ❤️
All raffle proceeds will support important upgrades for our students, including painting the IES gym and purchasing new safety mats.
🎟️ Tickets available now — sales end TOMORROW, Friday April 24th!
📍 Buy in the IES office
💲 1 for $5 or 5 for $20
🏁 Winner will be drawn at the IES Track & Field Day on Friday, April 24!
Hurry—this is your final chance to get tickets and support our school!
IES students made a BIG splash by reaching their 80% AR reading goal of 9,600 points!
To celebrate, Mrs. Herron kept her promise and dressed up like a silly shark 🦈.
Everyone joined in for a fun ocean-themed dance party! There was music, dancing, and smiles as students celebrated all their hard work in reading. Great job, IES readers! 📚✨
To celebrate, Mrs. Herron kept her promise and dressed up like a silly shark 🦈.
Everyone joined in for a fun ocean-themed dance party! There was music, dancing, and smiles as students celebrated all their hard work in reading. Great job, IES readers! 📚✨
REMINDER!!
🎉 IES Pop Tab Contest🎉
Our annual Pop Tab Contest is running now through May 1st!
Students are encouraged to bring in pop tabs from cans, which will be collected and donated to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. This is a fun and meaningful way for our school community to come together and make a difference for families in need.
All classrooms will be competing, and the class that collects the highest total weight of pop tabs will win a pizza party! 🍕
Start saving and sending in those pop tabs today—every little bit adds up! Thank you for your support and enthusiasm as we work together for a great cause!
🎉 IES Pop Tab Contest🎉
Our annual Pop Tab Contest is running now through May 1st!
Students are encouraged to bring in pop tabs from cans, which will be collected and donated to support Ronald McDonald House Charities. This is a fun and meaningful way for our school community to come together and make a difference for families in need.
All classrooms will be competing, and the class that collects the highest total weight of pop tabs will win a pizza party! 🍕
Start saving and sending in those pop tabs today—every little bit adds up! Thank you for your support and enthusiasm as we work together for a great cause!
IES Gym Fundraiser Reminder!
Our school is raising money to help make our IES Gym better for our students!
This summer, we plan to give the gym a fresh new look with updated paint, install new safety mats, and add an upgraded audio system for an even better experience for our students and community.
Your support makes a difference! Donations can be dropped off at the IES office.
Thank you for helping us create a safer and more vibrant space for everyone! 💙
Our school is raising money to help make our IES Gym better for our students!
This summer, we plan to give the gym a fresh new look with updated paint, install new safety mats, and add an upgraded audio system for an even better experience for our students and community.
Your support makes a difference! Donations can be dropped off at the IES office.
Thank you for helping us create a safer and more vibrant space for everyone! 💙