Andover BOE approves staff reductions
Released 2010-03-09 by Adam Knapp
About 20 positions are expected to be cut. More may be coming, depending on what happens in the Kansas Legislature over the next month. "It's kind of like being in an F-3 tornado," Andover BOE president Roger Elliott said. "We're survived it, there's still a few shingles left on the roof. But if there's an F-5 around the corner, that's a little scary."
Andover schools brace for the big one
Released 2010-03-06 by Adam Knapp
Monday night, the Board of Education is expected to accept two recommendations by a budget advisory committee to reduce millions. Meanwhile, Sen. Ty Masterson is hearing it from both ends - those pleading with legislators not to further cut educations funds, and those pleading not to raise taxes.
Artists from Andover District pick up several awards
Released 2010-02-27 by Staff reports
Andover Central's Alicia Hladky and Trey Conrad take home Gold Keys in Scholastic Art Award competition.
Andover's "Kindergarten Round-up" is March 2
Released 2010-02-23 by Staff reports
Parents with kindergarten-aged children this fall need to call their school office at one of these phone numbers.
Cottonwood fifth-graders tops in state for Knowledge Master Open
Released 2010-02-22 by Staff reports
The computer-based competition covers the areas of math, geography, government, sports, spelling, science, literature, English, history and general information.
Sunflower third-grader represents Andover at regional spelling bee
Released 2010-02-18 by Staff reports
Elizabeth Waldrip finished as second runner-up in the Butler County spelling bee. The results from the spelling bees of all six Andover elementary schools.
Andover school reps emphasize the word 'crisis'
Released 2010-02-16 by Adam Knapp
Superintendent Mark Evans fields several questions at Monday night's public meeting. Because of state legislative cuts, Andover schools will have had about 10 percent of their budget slashed in less than a year.
Andover High hoping for positive impact
Released 2010-02-02 by Heather Eslick
Its students, according to a climate survey, need reminding to treat other with respect. Wednesday, Andover High School Counselor Robin Anderson will bring that reminder with "Rachel's Challenge," a powerful presentation that is open to the public.
Cutting a million or two never gets easier for Andover School District
Released 2010-01-11 by Adam Knapp
Its Budget Advisory Committee is trying to figure out how to deal with yet another round of state cuts. This one is expected to be at least $1.4 million, and teachers will be a casualty.
ACHS students, parents raise $3,312 for hospitalized band member
Released 2009-12-25 by Adam Knapp
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The Jaguars' holiday band concert produced the check to benefit Kyle Nyberg, who undergoing extensive rehabilitation for severe head trauma.
Tonight's ACHS band concert will benefit hospitalized student
Released 2009-12-12 by Staff reports
Donations will be taken at the door Monday night for Kyle Nyberg, who has sustained severe head trauma after a car accident.
Tonight's basketball games postponed for Trojans, Jaguars
Released 2009-12-08 by Staff reports
Weather, icy roads force rescheduling.
Andover Middle School, ACMS Veterans Day Program
Released 2009-11-12 by Staff reports
8th Annual Veterans Day Assembly
Blood drive to be held Wednesday at AHS
Released 2009-11-09 by Staff reports
Event is sponsored by the National Honor Society.
Meadowlark reopening signifies final project in Andover bond issue
Released 2009-10-26 by Staff reports
Students, teachers and staff put together a time capsule that includes books, pictures and hand sanitizer to fight against the Swine Flu.
Durano, Repp named regional finalists for Kansas Teacher of the Year
Released 2009-10-21 by Staff reports
Award will be announced Nov. 21 in Wichita.
Cookout to be held prior to Friday's ACHS football game
Released 2009-10-21 by Staff reports
Proceeds will benefit the Andover Board of Education Student Scholarship Fund.
Newly remodeled Meadowlark Elementary on display
Released 2009-10-15 by Staff reports
Saturday's celebration, which includes a tour, hot dogs and filling of a time capsule, is open to the public.
'Mrs. Smoke' to be honored in Denver
Released 2009-10-13 by Staff reports
Dyane Smokorowski, an eighth grade language arts teacher at Andover Middle School, is one of the National School Boards Association's "20 to Watch" educators for technology education.
Chastain, Phillippi win homecoming crowns at Andover Central
Released 2009-10-13 by Staff reports
Queen and king were named prior to Jaguars' football rout of El Dorado.
It's all Greek to them
Released 2009-10-09 by Adam Knapp
Trojan Nite, which started as a fun little experiment in 1967, has turned into an annual phenomenon at Andover High School.
Christopherson, Stout named AHS homecoming queen and king
Released 2009-10-06 by Staff reports
Seniors were honored before Friday's kickoff.
Early-morning power outage leaves ACHS students in limbo
Released 2009-09-29 by Adam Knapp
School didn't start until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday because of an electrical problem.
AMS eighth-grade class gets a virtual visit from Hollywood
Released 2009-09-14 by Adam Knapp
Dan Glickman, chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America, takes questions via Skype call to help with a class project.
School budget cuts have everyone feeling the pain
Released 2009-08-29 by Katy Johnson
The Andover school system has made some controversial decisions to curb its $1.5 million deficit. Superintendent Mark Evans says if you're hurting because of them, join the club.
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