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Future plans?: Attend Fort Hays State University for a degree in Fine Arts

Favorite extra-curricular activity and why?: "I enjoyed scholars bowl the most because it challenged me while still being fun."

Favorite memory made while in high school?: "Art class, learning new things and when we got stranded in a blizzard with Mr.P during scholars bowl."

What are some important lessons you have learned so far in your life?: "It's important to stay true to your own values despite what others think. You don't have to be friends with everyone but being kind can go a long way." 

What advice would you give to underclassmen?: "Don't be worried about what other people think or limit yourself because of it, it really doesn't matter overall."

What will you miss about high school?: "The four day school weeks along with the individuality of a small school."

What would your dream job be?: "Muralist, Tattoo artist or an art teacher."

Name one thing that you would like to do during your lifetime: "See the ocean and visit at least 5 countries."

 

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

 

USD 399 PERSONNEL
Click on Faculty/Staff Member for separate page and on e-mail to link to their account
Faculty/Staff	Position	Email
Bill Bagshaw	Superintendent/Principal	bbagshaw@natoma-usd399.net
Cambria Ellis	Board Clerk	cellis@natoma-usd399.net
Megan Broeckelman	NHS Secretary	mbroeckelman@natoma-usd399.net
Cynthia Beisner	IDL Director	ican@natoma-usd399.net
Felisha Bland	Psychologist
Neal Bray	6-12 Building Custodian
Chris Broeckelman	Industrial Technology	cbroeckelman@natoma-usd399.net
Bonnie Burkland	Kindergarten	bburkland@natoma-usd399.net
Adrienne Chrisler	PreK - 12th Art	adanner@natoma-usd399.net
Shawna Dunlap	NES Secretary	sdunlap@natoma-usd399.net
Dale Eickhoff	NES Custodian & Transportation Director	deickhoff@natoma-usd399.net
Ally Eledge	Special Education Para (Elem)	aeledge@natoma-usd399.net
Carmen George	Special Education Para (Elem)	cgeorge@natoma-usd399.net
Denton George	Technology Coordinator	dgeorge@digitaldomainks.com
Kris Grafel	6-12 Resource Rm Facilitator	krgrafel@natoma-usd399.net
Kurt Grafel	6-12 Business/Computers	kgrafel@natoma-usd399.net
Talley Hickman	Instrumental & PreK-12 Vocal	thickman@natoma-usd399.net
Kim Hoisington	6th LA & Science, PreK-9 PE/Health	ahoisington@natoma-usd399.net
Dayna Kocinski	Library/Para	dkocinski@natoma-usd399.net
Kelly Legleiter	1st Grade	klegleiter@natoma-usd399.net
Mark Legleiter	At-Risk Para	mlegleiter@natoma-usd399.net
Dana Livingston	Special Education Para (Elem)	dlivingston@natoma-usd399.net
Abraham Marintzer	5th Grade	amarintzer@natoma-usd399.net
Tyler Masters	7-12 Math	tmasters@natoma-usd399.net
Audrey Maupin	Paraprofessional	amaupin@natoma-usd399.net
Frank McManus	Food Service
Kristi Mettlen	Title I	kmettlen@natoma-usd399.net
Rhonda Murphy	Counselor	rsmurphy@natoma-usd399.net
Shari Paget	7-12 Language Arts	spaget@natoma-usd399.net
Danielle Pruter	7-12 Agriculture Education	dpruter@natoma-usd399.net
John Pustejovsky	7th - 12th Science	jpustejovsky@natoma-usd399.net
Jacob Rielle	6th - 12th Social Studies	jrielle@natoma-usd399.net
Sonya Robison	NES Cook	srobison@natoma-usd399.net
Sophia Schofield	3rd Grade	sscholfield@natoma-usd399.net
Janene Sparke	4th Grade	jsparke@natoma-usd399.net
Elizabeth Switzer	Special Education Para (6-12)	eswitzer@natoma-usd399.net
Korte Warren	Elementary Resource Rm Director	kwarren@natoma-usd399.net
Amanda Wise	2nd Grade	awise@natoma-usd399.net
Annette Zeigler	Preschool	azeigler@natoma-usd399.net

 

For CTE data information click on KSDE Data Central

For information about the first grade class, click on the 1st Grade Newsletter