School and education

Superintendent encourages board, community to voice budget concerns to legislators
February 8, 2010
With the Basehor-Linwood School District 2009-2010 budget being affected to the tune of about $1 million by Gov. Mark Parkinson’s state public education cuts, Superintendent David Howard is urging community members to speak out.
Spelling bee canceled
February 5, 2010
The Leavenworth County Spelling Bee has been canceled because of inclement weather.
Students chosen for state choir
February 4, 2010
Fourteen songbirds in the Basehor-Linwood School District have recently been recognized for their musical abilities.
On the agenda
February 4, 2010
Basehor-Linwood Board of Education agenda for the Feb. 8, 2010, meeting.
Basehor-Linwood Dazzlers earn competitive awards
February 4, 2010
At the Miss Kansas Dance competition, the Basehor-Linwood High School Dazzlers dance team earned a Sweepstakes Award, Shining Star Award, two Precision Awards and a Choreography Award.
Students meet governor during January program
February 4, 2010
The USD 458 coordinator of the Basehor-Linwood YouthFriends and YouthFriends Corps participated in the proclamation signing by Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson in January in the state capitol.
BLMS 7th-graders fall to PRMS, Lansing
January 28, 2010
The Basehor-Linwood Middle School seventh-grade boys basketball teams hit a few bumps in the road last week.
Pittsburg State counselor to visit Basehor-Linwood
January 28, 2010
A Pittsburg State University admissions counselor will be visiting Basehor-Linwood High School Monday, Feb. 1.
Veterans share military memories
January 27, 2010
Voices of history echoed through Basehor-Linwood High School as students gathered Wednesday to hear stories from the Basehor Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Basehor-Linwood announces Courtwarming candidates
January 26, 2010
The votes are in, and eight students are finalists for the Basehor-Linwood High School Courtwarming royalty.
Workshop aims for higher scores
January 21, 2010
Four Basehor-Linwood educators recently devoted a day to exploring methods for improving the test scores of students in USD 458.
Glenwood Ridge Honor Roll
January 21, 2010
Glenwood Ridge Elementary School announces its second-quarter honor roll.
VFW recognizes Basehor teachers
January 21, 2010
A fourth-grade teacher at Basehor Elementary School is in the running for a statewide citizenship education award that could lead to national recognition.
BLMS 7th-graders fall to Lexington Trail
January 21, 2010
The Basehor-Linwood Middle School seventh-grade boys basketball teams were swept by Lexington Trail.
BLMS 8th-grade boys off to fast start
January 21, 2010
The Basehor-Linwood Middle School eighth-grade boys basketball teams opened the season with a pair of games. The varsity squad went 2-0 and the junior varsity went 1-1.

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