USD 112 will NOT have any classes district wide on Wednesday, April 16th, to allow students/faculty/staff the option of attending funeral services due to the recent passing of a fellow student.
Today Keren the Comfort Dog visited CPES. We are so thankful for Keren and her caregivers for coming and making our day a little brighter. Keren and her caregivers will be at CPJSH tomorrow.
USD 112 Central Plains is currently taking applications for a pre-school teacher for the 4-year old classroom at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, KS for the 2025-2026 school year. CPES - Holyrood houses grades Pk-6th, and is located in Holyrood, Ellsworth County, KS. Interested applicants must have a current Kansas teaching license with the proper endorsements, or in the process of obtaining a license. Applications are available on-line at www.usd112.org and clicking on "career opportunities", "certified application" or contact the district office at 620-588-4200. Other required materials include the following: updated resume`, cover letter, copy of teaching license, college credential files and/or letters of recommendation. Central Plains USD 112 will take applications until filled.
Currently base salary for a first-year teacher is $38,300 (BA Step 1). The district will also pay $7,248 annually towards the group health insurance plan which is Blue Cross/Blue Shield through the Greenbush Consortium.
Other benefits include KPERS retirement plan, vision and dental insurance available, 403(b) and 457 retirement plans and FREE employer-paid life insurance; 13 days of discretionary leave annually which can accumulate to 67 days to be added to a sick leave bank at the end of each fiscal year (536 hours max).
Clean-up Day is May 7th! Let is know if there is something we can help you with!
Applications for Out of District enrollment is now open (new students only). Visit www.usd112.org click on Enrollment tab, Nonresident Enrollment Information for application. You may call District Office (620-588-4200) with any questions.
Central Plains Jr/Sr High School
Honor Roll Announced for Quarter 3
USD 112 Central Plains is currently taking applications for an early elementary teacher at Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood, KS for the 2025-2026 school year. CPES - Holyrood houses grades Pk-6th, and is located in Holyrood, Ellsworth County, KS. Interested applicants must have a current Kansas teaching license with the proper endorsements, or in the process of obtaining a license. Applications are available on-line at www.usd112.org and clicking on "career opportunities", "certified application" or contact the district office at 620-588-4200. Other required materials include the following: updated resume`, cover letter, copy of teaching license, college credential files and/or letters of recommendation. Central Plains USD 112 will take applications until filled.
Here are the results from the Conservation District Poster Contest:
K - 1st Grade
Honorable Mentions -
Cooper Wirth
Anistyn Robl
4th - 6th Grade
1st Place - Haylee Hollingshead
2nd Place - Lily Zink
3rd Place - Hartlyn Zink
Honorable Mentions –
Regina Owings
Dori Rupe
Allie Thrush
Huntley Kirmer
USD 112 Central Plains is currently taking applications for a middle school English/Language Arts teacher at Central Plains Jr-Sr High School for the 2025-2026 school year. Grade levels taught will be 7th and 8th grade. There may be possible coaching duties with this position. Central Plains Jr-Sr High School is currently a 1A school, located in the City of Claflin, Barton County, KS. Interested applicants must have a current Kansas teaching license with the proper endorsements, or in the process of obtaining a license. Applications are available on-line at www.usd112.org and clicking on career opportunities, "certified application", or contact the district office at 620-588-4200. Other required materials include the following: updated resume`, cover letter, copy of teaching license, college credential files and/or letters of recommendation. This position will be posted until filled.
USD 112 Central Plains is currently taking applications for a substitute daycare provider for the Wilson Daycare Center, located at Wilson Elementary School. First Aid and CPR training is preferred. This position will pay $12.00 per hour. For additional information, contact Karin Mohr at Wilson Elementary School at 785-658-3555 or email kmohr@usd112.org. Access an application on –line at www.usd112.org, click on Employment and Non-certified application. Taking applications until filled.
New livestream link for Oiler athletics!!!
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/claflin/organization/39578/central-plains-high-school
CPES Library is ready for the Christmas Holiday! Mrs. Kempke read a brand new book, Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho. to PK3, PK4, Kdg. and 1st grade. Mrs. Thompson's PK4 students decorated a Christmas tree to go along with the book. The second Christmas tree is full of ornaments of CPES staff's favorite Christmas books.
Kendrick, Sierra, and Cale performed in the 2024 NWKMEA band concert Saturday, December 7 at Fort Hays State University. All 3 will be auditioning in January for State Band. Congratulations and good luck on your next audition!
Brace Your Elves—the O&Co freshman are releasing their generic apparel just in time for the holidays. Order by December 6 to ensure delivery by Dec. 20. Thank you!!
Link to watch the CPHS school play
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OcAtXGxi7qPFgEDEPTbHw_wzfSxHT-YW/view?usp=sharing
Thank you for supporting the CPES Library!
CPES had a "PAW"SOME time this morning with an extra special greeting from Keren the Comfort Dog. She was also able to visit all of the classrooms where her caregivers Carol and John shared what makes Keren a comfort dog. We can't wait for her to come back!
USD 112 Central Plains is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers for all grade levels. Applications are available on the district’s website at www.usd112.org and clicking on the employment tab and then the substitute teacher application tab. Applicants must provide a current teaching license, substitute teaching license or an emergency substitute teaching license. To apply for an emergency substitute license, the applicant must have 60 college credit hours. For additional information, please contact Diane Ney 620-588-4200.