Kathy “Coach Kat” Russell is new to Inman High School, but has been coaching volleyball for 25 years. “This is exciting times for Inman volleyball,” Russell said. “I have a deep passion and love for the game. I am excited to be able to have the
An artist's display at the TECH Art Gallery located at 10 S. Main in Hutchinson offers a variety of gift ideas and ways to purchase items from the artist. This display was one of many available at the TECH Uncorked fundraiser in downtown Hutchinson on August
CREDIT PAM PAULSEN Pam Paulsen has been the Horticulture Agent and County Director for the K-State Research & Extension– Reno County for 25 years.Paulsen’s passion for plants might as well be genetic. “I grew up as the child of a botanist and agronomist so I have been
CAPTION: Superintendent of USD 313 Cindy Couchman, left, and members of the Buhler Board of Education celebrate the opening of Ad Astra Academies in Hutchinson. CREDIT USD 313
By Michael Glenn
Buhler USD 313 celebrated the grand opening of Ad Astra Academies Friday morning, located at 1800 East 23rd Avenue in Hutchinson.
The new facility will be host to three different education curriculums offered by USD 313, including a virtual school, an alternative learning center and an adult education program.
Superintendent Cindy Couchman said the virtual school began one year after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and has continued ever since. Couchman said the virtual school was originally organized to meet student needs during the pandemic but has grown to serve students of all types.
“It’s been very successful,” Couchman said. “The program Erica Shook has built has been unique, as the virtual students still come together often. They take field trips and unique learning experiences.”
Director of the Ad Astra Academy Erica Shook said the virtual academy has grown to serve roughly 200 students throughout the state of Kansas. Shook said the academy serves students from preschool through high school.
“COVID taught a lot of people that some students thrive in a different learning model than a traditional brick and mortar setting,” Shook said. “[USD 313] decided to keep their mission to provide an excellent experience for education.”
The new facility will also host the Ad Astra Alternative Academy. The alternative school serves students who use a hybrid approach to a completely virtual education and a traditional education. Couchman said the program began with only high school students but has since expanded to include middle school students as of this year.
The program requires students to attend in-person classes but also complete work remotely.
“Sometimes it’s family life, mental health or the education setting itself,” Couchman said. “It’s a small group, in-person learning environment. We want it small. It’s in person and they have to come to the building.”
The final education curriculum offered at the new academy is the adult education program, which serves adults who did not earn a high school diploma to finish the required credits and graduate. Couchman said the program has been successful in its novice years.
“They enroll in our virtual platform but they walk them through and they can get an actual high school diploma,” Couchman said. “We’ve had a few go through that. We have staff members who never received their diploma and finished it through the program.”
Couchman said education has changed drastically in the past five years, and educators have adapted since the pandemic. She said USD 313 is working to meet the needs of all students.
“I think we had a very narrow view on how to do education, and I think we’ve gotten more open to delivering information,” Couchman said. “You’re seeing it even at the college level. We have asynchronous, synchronous, in-person, hybrids and I think education across the state is starting to realize we can do it in many different facets. We can meet the kids where they are and meet the needs of families.”
The virtual and adult education academies serve any students in the state. The alternative academy is reserved for in-district students in grades 7-12 to keep the size of classes and groups steady.
Those interested in learning more information about the academies or educational opportunities can contact Erica Shook at eshook@usd313.org or call 620-694-1043.
CAPTION: Superintendent of USD 313 Cindy Couchman, left, and members of the Buhler Board of Education celebrate the opening of Ad Astra Academies in Hutchinson. CREDIT USD 313 By Michael Glenn Buhler USD 313 celebrated the grand opening of Ad Astra Academies Friday morning, located at 1800
Left to right: Buhler High School students Claire Lewis and Aleigha Mitchell hold foster dogs up for adoption along with founders of Redemption Animal Rescue and other pets available for adoption at the Third Thursday Dog Days of Summer event on August 15 in DCI
On 2024-08-15 @ 13:46:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 412 E 4th Ave
STEPHFON K. HUNTER, BM/20, 1420 WOODLAWN ST, was arrested for 1) FTA original charge EXCEED MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS.
On 2024-08-14 @ 19:21:00Hrs
Disorderly Conduct at 14 W 14th Ave
TIMOTHY PETERS, WM/60, 1405 N MAIN, was arrested for 1.) Disorderly Conduct
On 2024-08-13 @ 22:09:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 322 E 4th RM 342
CHAVEZ M WILLIAMS, WM/29, 322 E 4TH AVE RM 342 was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA
On 2024-08-13 @ 21:20:00Hrs
Traffic – Impounded Vehicle at 300 block of N. Poplar
TROY OTTINGER, WM/54, 406 W. 1ST AVE. APT B, was issued Citations for 1.) DWS, 2.) FALSELY ALTER A LICENSE PLATE, and 3.) NO PROOF OF INSURANCE. OTTINGER’S vehicle was towed.
On 2024-08-13 @ 14:57:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 315 E 8TH AVE
ALEXUS CANADY, WF/23, 315 E 8TH AVE, was arrested on a HPD warrant for 1.) FTA; Original Charge Illegal Display
On 2024-08-13 @ 12:45:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at Undisclosed
KATLYN O. NALL, WF/27, was arrested for (1)-BATTERY-DV.
On 2024-08-13 @ 09:14:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 800 BLK E 5TH AVE
TIMOTHY ALLEN, WM/27, NICKERSON, was arrested for 1.) Possession of Marijuana; 2 Prior Convictions 2.) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3.) Interference with LEO 4.) Driving While License Suspended 5.) No Insurance 6.) Illegal Display 7.) Expired Registration
On 2024-08-13 @ 00:33:00Hrs
Drug Offense at 100 block E. 5th Ave.
DAVID B. TERRY, WM/30, 620 N. STAR ST., was arrested for 1.) DISTRIBUTION OF MARIJUANA, 2.) CRIMINAL USE OF WEAPONS, 3.) TAX STAMP VIOLATION, 4.) POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, 5.) POSSESSSION OF PARAPHERNALIA, 6.) POSSESSION OF FENTANYL, and 7.) TRAFFIC CONTABAND INTO CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
On 2024-08-12 @ 22:21:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 700 E. SHERMAN ST.
JOSHUA I. NEITFELD WM/39 626 S. HIDDEN VALLEY DR. WICHITA, KS was arrested for 1.) DUI 2.) Failure to Provide proof of Insurance 3.) Leaving the scene of an accident, and 4.) Fail to give info at a property accident after the vehicle he was operating struck 3 parked cars in the 700 Blk East Sherman.
On 2024-08-12 @ 19:24:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at CITY OF HUTCHINSON
ALISSA D. MEAD, WF/33, 1011 E 3RD AVE. was arrested for 1.) DV; Criminal Restraint.
On 2024-08-12 @ 12:05:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 24 E 6th Ave
MARIAH TAYLOR, WM/30, HOMELESS. was arrested for a HPD Warrant for Failure to appear, Original Charge DUI
On 2024-08-11 @ 23:04:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson
CHRISTOPHER GINGERICH, WM/52, was arrested for Battery DV
On 2024-08-11 @ 21:01:00Hrs
Firearms; Criminal Use/Possess at 1006 W. 19th Ave
MATTHEW A. COLLINGWOOD, WM/32, SAME, was arrested for 1) CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY FELON, 2) CRIMINAL USE OF WEAPON, 3) POSSESSION OF STOLEN FIREARM, 4) POSSESSION OF OPIATE, NARCOTIC, OR CERTAIN STIMULANT, 5) DISTRIBUTION OF MARIJAUNA, and 6) POSSESSION OF PARAPHERNALIA.
On 2024-08-11 @ 15:42:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson
RACHEL RATLIFF WF/41 was arrested for 1)DOMESTIC BATTERY, 2)POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, 3)POSSESSION OF PARA, 4)TRAFFICING CONTRABAND INTO A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, 5)INTERFERENCE WITH LEO.
On 2024-08-11 @ 00:46:00Hrs
Drug Offense at Emerson Loop & S. Plum St
LUKE COPLEY, WM/44, NEBRASKA, was arrested for 1.) Possession of Methamphetamine 2.) Possession of Paraphernalia 3.) Saline Co Warrant
On 2024-08-10 @ 23:24:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 400 N MAIN ST
MIGEL MARQUEZ, HM/20, 400 N MAIN, was arrested on a HPD and SHPD warrant.
On 2024-08-10 @ 01:13:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 1401 E 4th Ave
AARON HICKS WM/52 403 JUSTICE ST, was arrested for 1)FTA OPERATE WITHOUT DL
On 2024-08-09 @ 20:32:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 800 E AVE A
RICARDO K. ALVAREZ, HM/22, 13 S MONROE ST, was arrested for 1)DUI, 2) NO DRIVER’S LICENSE, and 3) INTERFERENCE WITH LEO
On 2024-08-09 @ 10:10:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 115 W 1ST AVE
RYAN DOUGLAS, WM/49, NICKERSON was arrested for 1) A&D
On 2024-08-09 @ 01:25:00Hrs
Domestic Violence at City of Hutchinson
BESSIE J. HENDERSON , WF/31 was arrested for 1.) Battery-DV. KALEB M. STOUGHTON, WM/29 was arrested for 1.) Battery-DV.
On 2024-08-08 @ 21:24:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 101 E. 1ST AVE.
ALICIA L. LEROY WF/43, HUTCHINSON was arrested for X4 Hutchinson Municipal Court Failure to Appear Warrants.
On 2024-08-08 @ 19:32:00Hrs
Warrant Service at 400 block of E. 5th Ave.
JULIA A. MAYO, WF/34, HOMELESS was arrested for 1.) HPD FTA WARRANT.
On 2024-08-10 @ 21:37:00Hrs
Traffic – DUI at 9315 E BOUNDARY
Elida Hernandez 19 yo of Wichita, was eastbound on Boundary Rd when she lost control of her 1984 Chevy C10. No airbags deployed, seat belt was worn and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed by Hook’em to their lot. Hernandez was arrested for DUI and MIC
NOTE: ALL SUBJECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW
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