USD 399

On Saturday, May 3rd, Natoma's forensics team traveled to McPherson to compete in the Kansas Speech and Drama Championship. 

Team members: Senior Emma Lams, Junior Sophia Robison, Sophomore Lynae Paget, and Freshmen Adee Arnold, Aaleah Christianson, Kennedy Wasson, and Annaleise Bland.

Adee Arnold broke the semifinals and received 12th in Poetry

Sophia Robison and Lynae Paget are state champions in Duet Acting! Congratulations to all the participants!

USD 399 will be adding a new dust collector to the wood shop thanks to generous grant funding. The wood shop received a $7,500 check from the Osborne County Community Foundation, as well as $2,500 from the Russell Area County Community Foundation. The new dust collection system will be located outside to reduce noise and is planned to be installed this summer. This will be a huge improvement to the shop as it will help with better air quality and create a cleaner environment for students. Mr. Broeckelman says, "This new dust collector will allow us to use more machines and do a better job of collecting dust and shavings." Mr. Broeckelman has been the woods teacher for USD 399 for 19 years and has received several grants over the years to help improve the woods shop.

USD 399 greatly appreciates all the support from local community foundations!  

Future plans?: Workforce continuing to be a CNA

Favorite extra-curricular activity and why?: "Girls golf, because it was relaxing and not so fast pace. The coach really helped me improve, and love golf." (Plainville)

Favorite memory made while in high school?: "Girls state golf my freshman year."

What are some important lessons you have learned so far in your life?: "Always remember your surroundings, pay attention, think smart, don't trust everything you see, and be kind."

What advice would you give to underclassmen?: "Try your best, remember it's worth it in the end."

What will you miss about high school?: "Learning new information (especially history)"

What would your dream job be?: Stay at home mom

Name one thing that you would like to do during your lifetime: Travel and have kids

Last Thursday Natoma High School students traveled to Lincoln to compete in the NPL Weightlifting Meet. These students were Trentin Maupin, Austin Housington, Charlie Chin, Neutron Uttayapamonwut, Caylie Lyle, and Makayla Murphy. Trentin: 1st Bench, 2nd Clean & Squat, and 1st overall. Caylie: 3rd Bench. Go Tigers!!!

5th through 8th grade participated in a school spelling bee and after multiple rounds, the finalists were determined and the top three winners were rewarded for their achievements. The  Russell County Spelling Bee was on Wednesday, Feb. 26th at the Ruppenthal Auditorium @1:00pm. Congratulations to all the competitors!

Russell County Results

1st Place: Kaden Meade

2nd Place: Gabe MacConnell

In celebration of Kansas Day on January 29, the 4th grade students presented a Wax Museum. Each student researched an important historical figure from Kansas, developed a speech, and decorated a poster. The students pretended they were wax statues until the visitors pushed a button that would make the character "come to life."  Then they presented their speech about the life and impact of their historical person on the state of Kansas.  

The class also had their book titled “What Makes Our State Great?” on display for people to see. This was an ABC book the class had published back in December. Students wrote paragraphs connected to each letter of the alphabet about topics that showed a variety of topics that make Kansas a great state!

There are currently still 2024 yearbooks on sale for $20. 

2025 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.  Or be in contact with Rylee, Jordan, MaKayla, Lillian, Andreya, Hayden, Lucy, Aaleah, or Kennedy.

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!

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