Paradise USD 399

--- Friday, 4/24 = HS Track @ Osborne 3:00 --- Monday, 4/27 = HS Track @ Tescott 3:00 --- Tuesday, 4/28 = Spring Music Concert --- Thursday, 4/30 = JH Track @ Lincoln 1:00 --- Friday, 5/1 = HS Track @ Quinter 3:00 and FHSU Tech Fair (all day)--- Saturday, May 2 = State Speech --- Monday, 5/4 = JH Track @ Logan 2:00 --- Tuesday, 5/5 = HS Track @ Tescott 3:00 --- Friday, 5/8 = HS Track @ Lincoln 3:00 ---

Sophomore English Class News

The Natoma High School English 2 class traveled to FHSU on Monday, April 13, to tour the new Tebo Library and receive instruction on research in a university setting. Students learned about using university databases as well as the Kansas State Library databases for research on their English 2 research paper. Mrs. Shari Paget teaches English 2.

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Natoma High School Sends Record Number of Students to State Speech and Drama Championship
Natoma High School’s Forensics team is making history this spring, sending a record 11 students to the Kansas State Speech and Drama Championship on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in McPherson.

As a team, Natoma will compete with 16 total entries against other 1A schools from across Kansas, marking one of the program’s strongest showings to date.

The students representing NHS at the state level include:
- Seniors: Sophia Robison
- Juniors: Lynae Paget, Sierra Jackson, Reese Taylor
- Sophomores: Adee Arnold, Annaleise Bland, Aaleah Christiansen, Kennedy Wasson
- Freshmen: Kyla Erickson, Gabriel MacConnell, Jade Jackson, Aden Oathout
This year’s qualification is especially significant, as it represents the largest number of students Natoma High School has ever sent to the State Championships.

The team is coached by Mrs. Shari Paget, who has guided the group through a successful season of competition leading up to this milestone achievement.

The Natoma community wishes these students the best of luck as they compete at the state level and represent their school on a larger stage.
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Volleyball and Basketball All Star Games
Sophia Robison has been selected to play in the NPL vs the Twin Valley Conference(Nebraska) in volleyball on Friday June 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Red
Cloud Jr/Sr High School in Red Cloud, Nebraska. She was coached by Chris Broeckelman and Heather Lyle in high school.

Lillian Carter and Sophia Robison will play in the NPL vs the Twin Valley Conference(Nebraska) basketball game on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Red Cloud Jr/Sr High School in Red Cloud. The girl’s game is scheduled to begin at 3:00 with the boy’s game to follow. They were coached by Kurt and Kris Grafel.

Congratulations to both girls and good luck!

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Trentin Maupin Signs Letter of Intent for Football
Trentin Maupin signed on to play football at Kansas Wesleyan University next year. Congratulations and good luck at KWU!

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USD 399 Daycare
The USD 399 Board of Education has been working diligently to offer daycare services to patrons of the district and surrounding communities. With a tentative opening date of January 12, 2026, work to complete necessary requirements of daycare licensing is underway. Applications for enrollment are currently being accepted and can be located on the website or are available in the district office. Any questions can be directed to the district office at 785-885-4843. Click on the following link for an application. DAYCARE ENROLLMENT APPLICATION

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Yearbooks On Sale
There are currently still 2025 yearbooks on sale for $20.

2026 yearbooks are going on sale for $25 and if you buy 2 or more they will only cost $20 each after the first book purchase.

If you would like to order one please contact the school and someone will be in touch with you.

Older books are also available at reduced prices. If you did not buy one of these and would like to, contact Mr. Grafel at the high school. Get yours, today!

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NFHS Live-Stream Information
The high school and junior high activities will be live-streamed through the NFHS network. All home activities and some away activities will be available. Information to register for an account is on the following link. NFHS Registering and Viewing Information

For viewing games once registration if complete go to: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/natoma-high-school-natoma-ks

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37° F Natoma

Current conditions as of 1 May 05:53 am CDT

Fair

Location:: Natoma
Feels like:: 31°
Humidity:: 89
Wind:: SW 8 mph

37°

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Areas of frost between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Tonight

Areas of frost after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday

Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

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