April 2024

An experienced school superintendent will take an assistant superintendent role in USD 373 following the retirement of current assistant superintendent, Sheila Wendling.Joe Sample, who has served as superintendent for two different districts will take the role of Assistant Superintendent/Director of Instructional Services for Newton USD 373.“During the interview process, I had the opportunity to meet with a number of staff and community members and they were so warm and welcoming.

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While a Newton elementary school is getting new leadership, a middle school is now seeking the same.Joey Menninga, current principal of Chisholm Middle School, will take the role of principal of South Breeze Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year.“I am excited to continue in the Newton School District in a new role.

The city has turned to an old method of weed and grass control for a number of acres of empty land in the Kansas Logistics Park.About 190 yearling goats have been released on city-owned industrial land to help clean up saplings and brush.It’s a pilot program that could be used on other city property if found to be effective.The goats, from Restoration Grazing LLC in Beaumont, are grazing about 24 acres of land between Southeast Ninth and Southeast 12th Streets in the Kansas Logistics Park.