Enrollment underway

Students encouraged to bring shoes

August 6, 2010

The back-to-school process for the junior high and high school began Monday with enrollment. According to Brad Womack, principal, seniors enrolled from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, and juniors followed from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.  On . . . read more 1

School district takes steps to cut budget

By Randi Billings and Jamie Lockwood | March 5, 2010

Finding ways to save money has been a major priority in the Silver Lake school district. Because of the budget cuts that the district is facing, the board of education is taking necessary steps to save money. These steps include consolidating . . . read more 10

Winter weather raises late start proposal

By Shelby Brokaw | February 3, 2010

This winter in Kansas will undoubtedly be one to remember. The temperature stayed stranded below freezing, and the snow came down mercilessly. The roads seemed to blanket themselves in ice and refused to be exposed. The wind even added to the . . . read more

Silver Lake welcomes York, therapy dog

by Deb Howser | November 9, 2009

Silver Lake is now able to offer the opportunity for our students to work with a trained professional therapy dog.  Deb Howser, Director of Special Services, and York, a Labrador Retriever and Certified Assistance Dog, completed . . . read more 5

Finances force philosophical change in athletics

by Brad Womack | October 13, 2009

    A sign that basketball, softball, baseball, golf, and other sports have started would be the traditional appearance at a board of education meeting to request the aid of another coach. The unwritten policy the board . . . read more 9

3A or 4A? That is the question.

by Katie Barnes | September 23, 2009

    Silver Lake High School’s current enrollment as of Monday, Sept. 21 has increased in the number of students and there is a concern that the current ranking of 3A might be moved to 4A. Kansas State High School . . . read more 2

Local high schools receive letter

Authorities warn against social hosting

May 14, 2009

(The following information and attachment were provided by Judy Wilson, office coordinator, for Safe Streets.) Below is a letter endorsed by Chief of Police Ron Miller, Shawnee County Sheriff Richard Barta, Shawnee County . . . read more

Lindstrom named Athletic-Director-of-the-Year

By Alex Hawkins | April 1, 2009

Jim Lindstrom, junior high/ high school athletic director and assistant principal, is ending his career in impressive fashion. Lindstrom, completing his 34th year in the district and his final year as Silver Lake's AD, was recently . . . read more

Womack hired as new athletic director

By JeriLyn Billings and Katie Barnes | February 24, 2009

After Jim Lindstrom, Silver Lake Junior/Senior High School assistant principal and athletic director, announced his retirement effective at the end of the current school year, the school board began a search to fill his shoes. Ninety-two . . . read more 3

District invites community to open house

By JeriLyn Billings and Katie Barnes | January 26, 2009

Silver Lake Junior/Senior High School will host an open house on Feb. 16 beginning at 7 p.m. Larry Winter, principal, said the administration decided to have an open house to give the community an opportunity to see the new additions . . . read more

Construction: under budget, ahead of schedule

By Katie Barnes | September 24, 2008

New, fresh, beautiful. These are some of the adjectives used by people describing the new construction in the Silver Lake school district. According to Dr. Randy Freeman, superintendent, the construction at the high school is nearing . . . read more 1

Personnel looking for artistic talent

"Eagle Mascot" contest in full swing

September 24, 2008

The Silver Lake school district needs a new eagle mascot design. According to Larry Winter, junior high/high school principal, anyone who wishes to design an original eagle may enter the contest. He said all entries must be submitted . . . read more

New feature added to website

August 26, 2008

The "Eagle Times" student newspaper staff has added a new feature to the web site. The section is called "Student of the Week," and the link can be found on the front page, the "Eagle Times" student newspaper section, and the high school . . . read more 1

It's a go!

Construction does not delay enrollment, school

August 1, 2008

Although there is much construction activity at the elementary and junior/senior high buildings, enrollment, and the start of school, are still on schedule. According to Larry Winter, junior/senior high school principal, enrollment . . . read more

April board minutes released

April 29, 2008

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Meeting April 28, 2008 6:00 pm Members Present: Susan Runyan, Cindy Hill, Cindy Hawkins, Ron Yoder, Sam . . . read more 1

Special board meeting tonight

April 28, 2008

USD 372 Silver Lake Board Of Education Special Meeting Elementary Music Room April 28, 2008 6:00 PM AGENDA 6:00 Call Meeting to Order A1 Bleacher Contract Note: No items can be added to the agenda. read more

Effects of laptop and flashdrive ban reviewed

By Shelby Brokaw | April 11, 2008

Technology has long been an essential tool in education. In fact, without computers, many students would have trouble getting through their everyday lives. Unfortunately, with such resources made available to students, there are some . . . read more

School dismissal for Mid East League Speech

by Alex Hawkins | February 21, 2008

    School will be dismissed on March 11 at 1:00 for both the high school and grade school due to our hosting of the Mid East League Speech competition. School bus services will be available. Because of the dismissal, . . . read more

Faculty promotes positive start to spring testing

by Alex Hawkins | February 11, 2008

       Tuesday, February 19th is the first day for testing in the spring. In promoting a positive start, faculty will be serving a pancake breakfast to all students beginning with the Junior High at 7:45. . . . read more

Dr. Freeman stays

Board votes unanimously to keep interim superintendent

By Jeri Lyn Billings | October 31, 2007

The Silver Lake school board recently and unanimously hired Dr. Randy Freeman as the permanent superintendent. Susan Runyan, school board president, felt that the board made a logical decision in hiring Freeman. "I'm very . . . read more 2

September board minutes released

October 4, 2007

  SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539   U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting September 12, 2007   Members Present:   . . . read more

School district sees change in administration

Dr. Freeman serves as interim superintendent

By Lindsey Schroeder | September 24, 2007

Walking down the hallways of either the high school or the grade school this year, students and faculty are seeing a new face. Dr. Randy Freeman is currently serving as interim superintendent of schools, a position he is grateful to have. . . . read more

School sets ACT record

Graduates shine brightest in Shawnee County

By Colby Killinger | August 29, 2007

Last year, most 2007 graduates took the ACT, a college entrance exam. The ACT scores were released Aug. 14. Along with earning the coveted Governor’s Award, Silver Lake boasted the highest scores in the county, earning a 23.5 average. . . . read more 1

Students can expect changes at enrollment

August 1, 2007

For the first time in school history, school pictures for junior and senior high students will be taken during enrollment as opposed to during the school year. LifeTouch photographers will set up during enrollment from noon to 3 p.m. . . . read more

Special board meeting scheduled for Wednesday

August 21, 2007

  USD 372 Silver Lake Board Of Education Special Meeting Silver Lake Elementary Music Room August 22, 2007 6:00 PM     AGENDA   6:00 . . . read more

Board meets in May

May 7, 2006

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting May 10, 2006 Members Present: Brad Bryant, Sam Grant, Clint Wichman, Cindy Hawkins, Cindy Corwin, Cindy Hill and . . . read more

April board minutes shared

April 16, 2006

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting April 12, 2006 Members Present: Brad Bryant, Sam Grant, Clint Wichman, Cindy Hawkins, Cindy Corwin, Cindy Hill . . . read more

Winter receives prestigious honor

By Jill Lira | November 12, 2005

Being a principal of a school that has earned many titles and awards, both academic and athletic, would be considered quite an honor in itself to most. However, Larry Winter, principal of Silver Lake High School, had the tables turned when . . . read more 4

March Board of Education meeting held

March 10, 2006

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting March 8, 2006 Members Present: Brad Bryant, Sam Grant, Clint Wichman, and Cindy Hawkins. Entered meeting at . . . read more

December Board meeting held on Dec. 14

December 16, 2005

SILVER LAKE SCHOOLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting December 14, 2005 Members Present: Brad Bryant, Sam Grant, Susan Runyan, Clint Wichman, . . . read more

Regular November board meeting held

November 10, 2005

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting November 9, 2005 Members Present: Brad Bryant, Sam Grant, Susan Runyan, Cindy Hawkins, Clint Wichman, Cindy . . . read more

Special Board of Education Meeting held on Nov. 2

November 7, 2005

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Special Meeting November 2, 2005 Members Present: Brad Bryant, Cindy Hawkins, Cheri Corwin, Cindy . . . read more

Flood relief planned

November 1, 2005

Brenda and Russel Mcabee are hosting and sponsoring a chili feed for Shane Saia for his loss of all personal items and his home in the recent flood on Oct. 2.   Listed below are the time and place. Where: Mac's Bar in Silver . . . read more

School board meets in October

October 13, 2005

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting October 12, 2005 Members Present: Brad Bryant, Sam Grant, Susan Runyan, Cindy Hawkins, and Clint Wichman. Cindy . . . read more

Audits, salaries discussed at September board meeting

September 19, 2005

SILVER LAKE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting September 14, 2005 Members Present: Brad Bryant, Sam Grant, Susan Runyan, Cheri Corwin, Cindy . . . read more

Board meets in July

September 1, 2005

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 Members Present: Sam Grant, Susan Runyan, Cindy Hill, Cindy Hawkins, Cheri Corwin, and Clint Wichman. Others Present: Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Jim Lindstrom, . . . read more

Board of Education meeting conducted on June 8

Transcribed by Calla Mounkes | August 31, 2005

UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting June 8, 2005 Members Present: Sam Grant, Brad Bryant, Susan Runyan, Cindy Hill, Cindy Hawkins, and Cheri Corwin. . . . read more

Board of Education meets in August

August 24, 2005

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting August 10, 2005 Members Present: Sam Grant, Susan Runyan, Cindy Hill, Cindy . . . read more

Students achieve six "Standards of Excellence"

By Nick Clark and Rachel Stover | May 14, 2005

For the third year in a row, Silver Lake students continued to achieve academic excellence at the state level. Dr. Steve Pegram, Silver Lake superintendent, recently announced that students achieved the state Standard of Excellence in six . . . read more

Board of Education meets in May

May 14, 2005

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting May 11, 2005 Members Present: Sam Grant, Brad Bryant, Susan Runyan, Cindy Hill and Cheri . . . read more

Board of Education meets in April

April 11, 2005

U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting April 13, 2005 Members Present: Sam Grant, Cindy Hawkins, Mike Perry, Brad Bryant, Susan Runyan, and Cheri Corwin. Entered meeting at 6:12p.m.: Cindy Hill Others Present: Dr. Steve Pegram, . . . read more

Board of education meets in March

March 15, 2005

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539   U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting March 10, 2005     Members Present: Sam Grant, Cindy Hawkins, Cindy . . . read more

Baseball field to light upcoming season

By Jill Lira | March 1, 2005

Baseball season is just around the corner, and this year, they are expecting to really shine. The board of education voted in favor of installing new baseball lights because of safety concerns. The board chose Midwest Lighting located in . . . read more

Board of education meets in February

February 10, 2005

February 9, 2005 Members Present: Sam Grant, Cindy Hawkins, Mike Perry, Brad Bryant, Susan Runyan, and Cheri Corwin. Absent: Cindy Hill Others Present: Dr. Steve Pegram, Superintendent; Larry Winter, Jr/Sr High Principal; Jim Lindstrom, . . . read more

Booster Club promotes Eagle pride

Items still on sale

February 9, 2005

According to Lori Klein, secretary and apparel coordinator for the Silver Lake Booster Club, Eagle merchandise is still available. She said the club is selling items ranging from 50 cents to over $50. Tattoos, spirit bands, Eagle . . . read more

Standard of Excellence list released

By Rachel Stover | February 1, 2005

For the past several years, Silver Lake has been striving to achieve the Standard of Excellence in the state assessments. The list was recently published for those who obtained this honor in 2004. They are as follows: . . . read more

Board meets despite icy weather

January 17, 2005

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539 U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting January 12, 2005 Members Present: Sam Grant, Cindy Hawkins, Mike Perry, and Brad Bryant. Entered at . . . read more

December Board Meeting Minutes

Posted By Abby Cunningham | December 16, 2004

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539   U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting December 8, 2004 Members Present: Cheri Corwin, Sam Grant, Cindy Hawkins, Cindy . . . read more

November 10 Board Meeting Minutes

By Megan Bowers | December 15, 2004

SILVER LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 372 SILVER LAKE, KANSAS 66539   U.S.D. 372 BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting November 10, 2004   Members Present: Brad Bryant, Cheri Corwin, Sam Grant, . . . read more

Agenda announced for November board meeting

November 8, 2004

USD 372, Silver Lake Board of Education Regular Meeting Silver Lake District Office November 10, 2004 6:00 PM . . . read more

Booster Club activities in full swing

August 10, 2004

One way to support Silver Lake schools is by joining the local Booster Club. According to Janet Brunner, Booster Club president, the organization is currently promoting increased membership and selling merchandise. The membership levels . . . read more 1

District fees released

August 5, 2004

Enrollment, for most, is the first step toward the reality of summer ending and school beginning. Silver Lake administration recently released this year's fees and charges that will be collected during enrollment. The 2004-2005 textbook . . . read more