Ottawa USD 290

Congratulations to Brian Skinner, Newton USD 373, on being named the 2023 Kansas Teacher Of The Year!

We are in Wichita tonight to celebrate educators across the state, including one of our own! Congratulations Jaimie Swindler for being 1 of 8 finalists for Kansas Teacher Of the Year!!!

Ottawa University student, Hanna Copeland, was named a Kansas Teacher Of Promise! Hanna is currently student teaching at Ottawa Middle School. Congrats Hanna!

Congratulations to OHS graduate Autumn Blakesley on being named a Kansas Teacher of Promise for the University of Kansas!

Congratulations to Kelly Whittaker for being named USD 290's Administrator of the Year!

Congratulations to KOFO and Brad Howard for being identified as USD 290's Community Partner of the Year!

Congratulations to Megan O'Neill for her selection as USD 290's nomination for Kansas Elementary Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to Lori Hower for her selection as USD 290's nomination for Kansas Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Congratulations to Mike Neill on being selected as USD 290's Classified Staff Member of the Year!

Good morning everyone. At a time when good news seems to be at a premium I wanted to let everyone know that USD 290 has finalized a bond refinance that will save taxpayers $9.6 million dollars over the life of our construction bonds! It also allows us to complete bond payments 4 years in advance zeroing our bond balance in 2036 instead of 2040! Thank you USD 290 patrons for providing such incredible spaces for our kids and our community!

Riley Meyerkorth has certified in the PAC! Riley was able to quickly and accurately complete his assessment. Riley's scenario was an unamplified performance. Even with no microphones, Riley had to move audio and video through the system. Congrats Riley!

Our third student has certified in the PAC! Congratulations Erin Smith on completing your PAC training, we are excited to have you work your first performance in the near future. Erin completed her scenario based test in record time, with high accuracy!

And just like that, we have TWO certified PAC technicians! Congratulations Alex Chidster on completing your scenario based testing! Our students will be prepared to host outside entities at the PAC in the near future...stay tuned!

Our first student technician has completed training and testing in the Performing Arts Center. Congrats Justin Dennison on passing your certification exam! We are excited for you to work your first event in March!

Ribbon Cutting at the new Performing Arts Center at Ottawa High School

Congratulations Stella Tharp! How deserving you are for the K-ACTE Lifetime Achievement Award!