USD 361
Home of the RoadRunnners
ATTENTION!
Due to technical difficulties online enrollment is currently unavailable.
We will notify you when it is back up.
Thank you for understanding!
Due to technical difficulties online enrollment is currently unavailable.
We will notify you when it is back up.
Thank you for understanding!
💙 Make a difference where it matters most! Chaparral Schools is hiring Paraeducators. 🏫✨
If you are caring, patient, energetic, and love helping children grow, learn, and thrive, this is the perfect role for you! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support our most vulnerable learners in a positive, engaging classroom environment.
🙌 Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today!
How to Apply:
📧 Email your application or inquiries to: Sheldon@usd361.org
🌐 Visit the website to learn more: www.SCKSEC.com
#ChaparralSchools #NowHiring #Paraeducator #EducationJobs #MakeADifference #JoinOurTeam #SchoolJobs
If you are caring, patient, energetic, and love helping children grow, learn, and thrive, this is the perfect role for you! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support our most vulnerable learners in a positive, engaging classroom environment.
🙌 Ready to make a meaningful impact? Apply today!
How to Apply:
📧 Email your application or inquiries to: Sheldon@usd361.org
🌐 Visit the website to learn more: www.SCKSEC.com
#ChaparralSchools #NowHiring #Paraeducator #EducationJobs #MakeADifference #JoinOurTeam #SchoolJobs
✨ Help Keep Our Schools Shining! Join the Chaparral Team as a Custodian 🧹
Chaparral Schools is looking for a dependable, hard-working Custodian to join our team! Help us keep our school facilities clean, safe, and shining for our students.
👉 How to Apply:
Visit our website: usd361.org
Or submit your resume and cover letter directly to Curt Miller at curtm@usd361.org
#ChaparralSchools #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreHiring #SchoolJobs #NowHiring #CustodianJobs
Chaparral Schools is looking for a dependable, hard-working Custodian to join our team! Help us keep our school facilities clean, safe, and shining for our students.
👉 How to Apply:
Visit our website: usd361.org
Or submit your resume and cover letter directly to Curt Miller at curtm@usd361.org
#ChaparralSchools #RoadrunnerPride #WeAreHiring #SchoolJobs #NowHiring #CustodianJobs
📌 Attendance Tip: Help Your Student Stay on Track!
Did you know that missing just 2 days a month can put a student behind academically?
We want to partner with you to keep our students thriving! To make family scheduling easier, please refer to our 2026-27 Vacation Planner when booking trips, appointments, and family getaways.
Plan Around the Calendar: Whenever possible, please align family vacations with our scheduled breaks (like our 9-day Thanksgiving Break or 10-day Spring Break!).
Why Daily Attendance Matters: Consistent attendance builds strong reading skills, keeps math concepts fresh, and helps kids stay socially connected to their peers and teachers.
Thank you for your continued support in making school a priority. We can't wait to see what our students achieve this year!
Did you know that missing just 2 days a month can put a student behind academically?
We want to partner with you to keep our students thriving! To make family scheduling easier, please refer to our 2026-27 Vacation Planner when booking trips, appointments, and family getaways.
Plan Around the Calendar: Whenever possible, please align family vacations with our scheduled breaks (like our 9-day Thanksgiving Break or 10-day Spring Break!).
Why Daily Attendance Matters: Consistent attendance builds strong reading skills, keeps math concepts fresh, and helps kids stay socially connected to their peers and teachers.
Thank you for your continued support in making school a priority. We can't wait to see what our students achieve this year!
🛠️ WE’RE HIRING: VEHICLE MECHANIC 🛠️
The USD 361 Transportation Department is looking for a skilled Mechanic to join our team and keep the Chaparral Roadrunners moving safely! 🐦💨
If you're ready for a reliable, community-focused role maintaining our school buses and district fleet, we want to hear from you.
📍 Apply Online: www.usd361.org
📧 Questions? Contact Curt Miller at curtm@usd361.org
Please share this post or tag anyone who might be a great fit for our Roadrunner team! 👇
The USD 361 Transportation Department is looking for a skilled Mechanic to join our team and keep the Chaparral Roadrunners moving safely! 🐦💨
If you're ready for a reliable, community-focused role maintaining our school buses and district fleet, we want to hear from you.
📍 Apply Online: www.usd361.org
📧 Questions? Contact Curt Miller at curtm@usd361.org
Please share this post or tag anyone who might be a great fit for our Roadrunner team! 👇
💙 We're looking for the heart of our office! 💙
Chaparral Junior/Senior High is hiring a dynamic Secretary! Do you have great communication skills, love helping people, and are organized? Then we want YOU!
Be a vital part of what makes our school great every day. 🏢💙
Chaparral Junior/Senior High is hiring a dynamic Secretary! Do you have great communication skills, love helping people, and are organized? Then we want YOU!
Be a vital part of what makes our school great every day. 🏢💙
Parents/Grandparents/Guardians,
Please join SRO Hadsall on July 23rd, 7-8:30 PM at the Anthony Theatre for an adults only educational session about social media and the dangers your children face in today's world.
Please join SRO Hadsall on July 23rd, 7-8:30 PM at the Anthony Theatre for an adults only educational session about social media and the dangers your children face in today's world.
☀️ Happy Summer from your 2026-2027 Chaparral Schools Principal Team! ☀️
We hope you are all having a wonderful, safe summer and getting some well-deserved rest. Even though school is out, you are still on our minds, and we are already getting excited to see everyone back in August!
To help you plan ahead, here are the key enrollment dates for the upcoming school year:
💻 Returning Students
July 27th- Online enrollment begins!
🏫 New Students, Pre-K, & Kindergarten (In-Person Enrollment)
August 4: Early Childhood Program Enrollment (at HES)
August 4: Chaparral High School (CHS) On-Site Enrollment
August 5: Anthony Elementary School (AES) On-Site Enrollment
August 7: Harper Elementary School (HES) On-Site Enrollment
Enjoy the rest of your summer break, Roadrunners! See you soon! 💙💛
#ChaparralSchools #RoadrunnerPride #BackToSchool #Summer2026
USD 361 Families,
To comply with Kansas HB 2299, USD 361 will be implementing communication changes beginning with the 2026–27 school year.
Effective August 1, 2026, all social media communication pages, classroom applications, and communication platforms such as BAND and similar apps will be discontinued. The USD 361 Board of Education has approved ParentSquare as the district’s official communication platform moving forward.
The only Facebook pages that will remain active are:
• USD 361 Chaparral Schools
• Chaparral Jr/Sr High School
• Anthony Elementary
• Harper Elementary
These pages will serve as informational pages only ran by the school and district office.
In addition, our district website, www.usd361.org, will continue to be updated routinely with important information and announcements.
We are excited to let you know that USD 361 will be using ParentSquare to communicate with families at the district, school, classroom, and group levels. ParentSquare provides a simple and secure way for everyone in our school community to stay connected.
With ParentSquare, families will be able to:
• Receive district, school, and classroom communication via email, text, or app
• View school and classroom calendars and RSVP for events
• Sign up to volunteer and/or bring items
• Securely receive important student documents
You will soon receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare. Please click the link to activate your account. Activation takes less than a minute. Support will be given during enrollment and can currently be found on our website under Parent Resources
ParentSquare can be accessed on any device through the free iOS or Android app or online at www.parentsquare.com.
Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and stay engaged with our school community. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school office.
Thank you for your continued support of USD 361!
📣 FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS! 🍎☀️
Please help us spread the word — we would love to see more kids take advantage of this amazing program!
Any child ages 1–18 in the community can pick up:
🥪 Lunch for today
🍳 Breakfast for the next day
📍 Pick-up locations:
• Anthony Methodist Church
• HES
✅ Children do NOT need an adult present to pick up meals.
✅ Adults CAN pick up meals for children — just provide the names of the kids.
✅ At the Anthony location, students are welcome to stay and eat there!
Menus are available on OPAA’s website.
Last day will be June 26th so make sure to get it while you can!
Please share this post so families in our community know these meals are available ! 💛
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Date: 6/8/2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: @AES FEMA Shelter
May 27th, 2026
Special Board Meeting Briefs
Special Board Meeting Briefs
When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Where: Anthony Elementary (inside the FEMA shelter)
Please note the new location! All future board meetings will start being held at this location moving forward.
Where: Anthony Elementary (inside the FEMA shelter)
Please note the new location! All future board meetings will start being held at this location moving forward.
2025–2026 Kansas Assessment Results
📢 Important Update for USD 361 Families 📢
Beginning August 2026, new Kansas state legislation requires all school districts to implement policies prohibiting student use of personal electronic devices during the school day.
USD 361 is currently developing district procedures to align with these new requirements. We are sharing this information now to give families plenty of advance notice to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year.
Please read the full letter below for details on what items are included and next steps. Additional updates will be shared as our district plans are finalized over the coming months. Thank you for your partnership! 👇
Beginning August 2026, new Kansas state legislation requires all school districts to implement policies prohibiting student use of personal electronic devices during the school day.
USD 361 is currently developing district procedures to align with these new requirements. We are sharing this information now to give families plenty of advance notice to prepare for the 2026-2027 school year.
Please read the full letter below for details on what items are included and next steps. Additional updates will be shared as our district plans are finalized over the coming months. Thank you for your partnership! 👇
🎵 Now Hiring: 7-12 Band Teacher for 2026-27! 🎷🥁
Chaparral Schools USD 361 is seeking a talented, student-centered educator to lead our music program at Chaparral Jr/Sr High School. Come be a part of a close-knit community that truly values the arts, offers instructional autonomy, and boasts strong local support in Anthony and Harper!
👉 Ready to inspire our student musicians? Apply online today at usd361.org.
For inquiries, contact Superintendent Chris Whetzel at chrisw@usd361.org or (620) 842-5183.
Now Hiring: High School Science Teacher at Chaparral Jr/Sr High School
Chaparral Schools USD 361 is officially accepting applications for a High School Science Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.
At Chaparral, we believe in fostering an environment where teachers have the autonomy and structural support they need to make a true, student-centered impact. Located southwest of Wichita in the welcoming communities of Anthony and Harper, our district boasts strong community backing and a close-knit school culture.
USD 361 Board Briefs
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
New Course Offerings for the Upcoming School Year
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