Parents & Students
School Closings & Emergency Notifications
When weather conditions or emergencies make it necessary to close schools, Haysville Public Schools will notify families through:
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District Website
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Television & Radio Announcements (see below)
TV Stations
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KAKE-TV Channel 10
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KWCH-TV Channel 12
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KSN-TV Channel 3
Parent & Community Involvement
At Haysville Public Schools, we believe in the power of partnership. When families and educators work together, students thrive. We encourage you to get involved in any of the following ways:
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Attend Parent/Teacher Conferences
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Visit during Open House
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Join your school’s SITE Council
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Participate in PTA/PTO
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Volunteer in classrooms or at school events
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Serve as a Room Parent
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Attend Family Nights, Athletic Events, School Programs, and more
Your involvement makes a difference in creating positive outcomes for every student.
Volunteer Requirements
Volunteers are a vital part of our school community. Whether you're helping in a classroom, chaperoning a field trip, or supporting an event, your time and energy are appreciated.
Before volunteering, all individuals must:
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Complete a Volunteer Application
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Sign a Volunteer Agreement and Authorization Form
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Complete a district-conducted background check
Please contact your school office for application forms or assistance.
Latchkey (Before & After School Care)
Latchkey services are provided through the Haysville Activity Center (HAC) for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Latchkey Hours:
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Morning Care: Begins at 6:30 a.m. until breakfast is served
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Afternoon Care: Begins at dismissal and ends at 6:00 p.m.
- Students not eating breakfast will be released to class at 8:15 a.m.
The program also offers:
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Drop-in care on non-school days
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Full-day care (registration required)
For details about fees, schedules, or registration, please contact HAC at (316) 529-5922.
S.P.A.R.K. (Middle School Before & After School Program)
S.P.A.R.K. is a before-and-after-school program available to middle school students in Haysville USD 261. The program operates during the school year alongside the district’s Before and After School Programs, and also offers a Summer Program for middle school students.
What S.P.A.R.K. Offers:
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Homework and tutoring assistance
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Sports and recreation
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Arts and crafts
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Performing arts
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Service learning and leadership opportunities
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Field trips (during the summer)
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Social events
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Guest speakers
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Use of iPads, laptops, and computers
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A snack each day
The S.P.A.R.K. Homework Site Coordinator monitors student grades and missing assignments while collaborating with school-day teachers to support academic achievement and goal setting.
For more information about S.P.A.R.K., please contact your middle school or the district office.
SPEAK UP! – Anonymous Tip Program
Speak Up! is a confidential way for students, families, and staff to report safety concerns.
Operated by Crime Stoppers of Wichita/Sedgwick County, the program allows users to submit anonymous tips that are securely routed to the USD 261 Speak Up Coordinator. Messages are encrypted, and users receive a unique ID and alias, allowing for two-way anonymous communication.
How to Submit a Tip:
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💻 Click here to report online through a secure website
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📱 Download the P3 Tips App on the App Store or Google Play
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☎️ Call (316) 267-2111
For more information about school safety and the Speak Up program, visit our safety page.