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Superintendent encourages board, community to voice budget concerns to legislators: By Kaitlyn Syring; 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: By Kaitlyn Syring; 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: By Kaitlyn Syring; 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: By Kaitlyn Syring; 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: By Kaitlyn Syring; 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: Special to The Sentinel; January 21, 2010; Glenwood Ridge Elementary School announces its second-quarter honor roll.
VFW recognizes Basehor teachers: By Kaitlyn Syring; 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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