Bryce Andy Matteson, 60, of Haven, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa in Wichita. He was born August 23, 1960 in Enid, Oklahoma, the son of Bruce Andrew and Janice Carol (Combrink) Matteson. He graduated from Billings High School in Oklahoma with the class of 1978. He later graduated from Northern Oklahoma College... READ MORE >
It's time again for Kindergarten Round-Up! Your child must be 5 years old by August 31st to be eligible for kindergarten. Call to reserve your spot at 620-465-2501 or go to https://docs.google.com/forms/... to register! READ MORE >
The gating criteria has been adjusted once again to fit more with the needs of USD 312. This newest revision was made on 10-26-20 during a special board meeting. We will continue to collaborate with the Reno County Health Department and area school districts to determine if a change in our learning model is necessary. Any changes will then be shared with our... READ MORE >
The Haven High School Food Service will be providing take home meals to students participating in home learning starting on Tuesday, October 27th. You will be able to pick these meals up from 11am-12pm on Mondays. If school is not in session, lunches will be passed out on the following day. READ MORE >
The Haven Grade School is hosting an online book fair from October 26th - November 8th. All orders ship directly to your home and purchases still benefit our school!Follow the link below!https://bookfairs.scholastic.c... READ MORE >
The gating criteria has been adjusted to fit more with the needs of USD 312. We will continue to collaborate with the Reno County Health Department and area school districts to determine if a change in our learning model is necessary. Any changes will then be shared with our communities/parents by lunchtime each Friday. READ MORE >
COVID-19 SCHOOL GATING FAQ Updated 10/2/2020 When it comes to school gating, who makes decisions? • In late August, KDHE and the Kansas Department of Education provided COVID-19 gating guidelines to all Kansas health departments and schools. • Based on these guidelines, the Reno County Health Department, Reno County Superintendents, and Hutchinson Clinic jointly... READ MORE >
USD 312 continues to work with the Reno County Health Department to establish "Gating Criteria" that will aid the district in making decisions related to Covid-19 and which learning model will be in place. The district's back to school plan that is found on our website outlines three learning models: In-person, Hybrid, and Remote. The district has now adopted... READ MORE >
For those who are wanting information on our new covid screening for students, just follow the instructions below. Every morning, text "Hi" to 833-393-8010. From there you will receive a message from that number with a link. Click the link and follow the instructions. READ MORE >
After School Program! Good News! Haven Grade School will now have an after school program. This is for ages 5-12 and the time is 3:30-5:30. This program is $30 per week with a $10 supply fee when you enroll. If you are interested in after school care please stop by Haven Grade School and fill out an application and pick up a handbook. We are excited to provide... READ MORE >
USD 312's next board meeting will be held virtually on July 20, 2020 at 6:00 pm. You may view the meeting with the link provided below.https://youtu.be/dNpD_8-b2hE READ MORE >
USD 312's next board meeting will be held virtually on July 20, 2020 at 6:00 pm. You may view the meeting with the link provided below. READ MORE >
Online Enrollment is now open. READ MORE >
Haven High School Class of 2020 and USD 312 community. I wanted to send a communication to everyone to update you on our plans for Haven High School graduation. As we are all aware, COVID-19 has changed the landscape for all of our daily functions. Through monitoring current levels of infection and consulting with the Reno County Health Department, it has been... READ MORE >
USD 312's next board meeting will be held virtually on May 11, 2020 at 6:00 pm. You may view the meeting with the link provided below.https://youtu.be/HQEIy_jhYB4 READ MORE >
USD 312's next board meeting will be held virtually on April 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm. You may view the meeting with the link provided below. https://youtu.be/zBJxmPVH0y8 READ MORE >
To all families and community members of USD 312: In order to continue to comply with social distancing, all special and regularly scheduled Board of Education Meetings will be held online. We will provide a link, hosted through YouTube, that will allow you to listen to the meeting. Each board meeting will be provided on a NEW link. Please follow this post to... READ MORE >
In regards to the decision to close school for the remainder of the school year, here is USD 312's response. READ MORE >
USD 312 is aware of the Covid-19 concerns and will continue to keep the district informed. Below is the statement for concerns over spring break. READ MORE >
Here is USD 312's statement on Covid-19.Follow these links to learn more about the symptoms and prevention of Covid-19.https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.htmlwww.cdc.gov/COVID19https://www.slrma.org/news/health-wellnesshttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html READ MORE >
USD 312 is proud to recognize the following past employees between the varsity basketball games this coming Friday, February 7th. This is part of the district's on-going efforts to recognize past employees who served for at least 25 years. Any past employee who has previously been recognized is invited to attend a reception beginning at 5:45pm in the HHS... READ MORE >
Haven High has some exciting news! We have received our first harvest from our new greenhouse that is being tended by our Agriculture classes! The district approved the purchase of the greenhouse last year, and the Ag classes got in there as soon as it was completed this fall. After a meeting with the students and Agriculture teacher, it was decided that the first... READ MORE >
USD 312 is looking to fill a seat on the school board. Candidates need to reside in the "green" area outlined on the provided map. This will be an appointed position. Interested parties should contact the district office at 620-465-3445 to visit with Superintendent Clark Wedel. READ MORE >
Renovations are nearing completion at Wildcat Stadium! READ MORE >
The Haven High Alumni Association has selected three Haven High graduates, Andy Dirks, Beth Coleman and Lyle Koontz, for induction into the Alumni Association Wall of Honor. The induction ceremony will be held on October 11, 2019 at the High School. The induction ceremony will be part of the program for the Association’s annual meeting. “This class of inductees... READ MORE >
Haven Middle School staff is finishing up their second day of Summit training in Wichita. The staff is very excited for next year’s instructional approach. Today, they learned about the Mentoring and Self-Directed components, as well as, dove deeper into their content areas. READ MORE >
On Saturday, June 1, 2019 retired USD 312 teacher Paul Rice was inducted into the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame. Mr. Rice made an incredibly positive impact on his students, parents, and also on all those colleagues that worked with him over the years. Congratulations, Mr. Rice, on a very well deserved honor. READ MORE >
Rural High School Students First in Nation to Earn STEM/STEAM Stackable Industry Certifications Haven, Kansas May 6, 2019 – Three Haven High School Students are the first in the nation to earn Associate Level Web Developer International Industry Certifications by stacking certifications from two separate courses at Haven High School. Additionally, nine more... READ MORE >
Annual James "Buddy" Bryant Memorial Scholarship Golf TournamentThe James "Buddy" Bryant Memorial Scholarship was established in 2006 to honor the memory of Buddy, who was a senior at Haven High School. The tournament is a four-man scramble with 18 holes of golf. Lunch will be provided and awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. This tournament is to benefit the James... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our seniors who have signed letters of intent to be collegiate athletes next year! Nathan Wells will play tennis at Sterling College; Quinton Miller will run cross country and track at Sterling College; Ryan Williams will play football at Iowa Western CC; Corey Smith will play football at Ottawa University; Julie Wilhite will play volleyball at... READ MORE >
Congratulations to retired USD 312 teacher, Paul Rice, who has been elected into the Kansas Teaching Hall of Fame! Great Job and a well deserved honor! Go Cats! READ MORE >
Come join us on Thursday, March 28th at 6pm at Haven Grade School for Parent University. Childcare and dinner will be provided. We will be covering social, cognitive, and emotional health and how to prepare children for preschool and kindergarten. READ MORE >
The LifeSmarts team of James Budge, Nathan Wells, Payton Paramore, Hayden Peirce and Cory Miller placed 1st at the State competition on Wednesday. They will compete at the National Competition in April in Orlando, FL. James placed 1st on his individual test in Technology, and Nathan placed 1st in his individual test on Personal Finance. READ MORE >
Due to the weather forecast, the high school CKL music festival scheduled for 2/27/19 at Bethany College has been postponed. READ MORE >
Due to the weather forecast, the basketball games have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. See you next week for sub-state basketball! Go Cats READ MORE >
Due to the weather forecast, tomorrow's basketball games against Smoky Valley have been moved up. New start times are:JV Boys/Girls - 3:00pmVarsity Girls/C Boys - 4:30pmVarsity Boys/C Girls - 6:00pm READ MORE >
The varsity high school basketball games originally scheduled for tonight, February 15, have been postponed and will be played Saturday, February 16. Varsity girls will play at 1:00 pm and the Varsity boys will play at 2:30 pm in the Wildcat Gymnasium. There will only be Varsity games. Go Cats! READ MORE >
Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday, Feb. 1, signed a proclamation designating Feb. 4-8 as School Counseling Week in Kansas. More than 100,000 school counselors across the country, including 1,247 licensed public school counselors in Kansas, will be participating in the week’s festivities. The number of school counselors in Kansas has increased 6.4 percent (80... READ MORE >
Come join us for a fun night of dinner, entertainment, and auction to raise funds that support our schools! There are a few ways you can help support the Foundation and our schools: 1) Sponsor a table ($250) - this includes 2 dinner tickets, 2) Attend the dinner and consider bidding on the auction items - dinner ticket ($30 per person), 3) Donate items to be... READ MORE >
Robbie Hays was recognized as the 2nd quarter Impact Award winner for USD 312. Congratulations on a great job. It is a well deserved honor. READ MORE >
Preschool Parents should be receiving information, but as a reminder we want to let you know about the following.At our preschool, Mommy's Day will be Thursday, December 20th. Both classes will attend the morning session. Each student in attendance must be accompanied by an adult. There will be no buses for preschool that date (that only applies to the... READ MORE >
Join us as we celebrate past employees who helped make Haven USD 312 great! We are recognizing selected individuals who have worked for the district for 25 years or more. The ceremony will take place at the high school gymnasium in between the varsity basketball games. Come show your support for our teams and for the people who have given many years of service to... READ MORE >
Students from Haven Middle and Haven High schools worked on October 18 on projects as part of Make A Difference Day. Students worked on projects in the communities and at schools. This undertaking allows an opportunity for students to learn about Civic Engagement, Community Service, as well as School and Community Pride. Go Cats! READ MORE >
There is an important election coming this November in Kansas, and we urge you to vote. Your vote can make a real difference to our schools, community, and state. November 6th may be weeks away, but there are two things you would need to do first: 1. Confirm you are registered to vote. The deadline for voter registration is October 16th. You can check your... READ MORE >
Parents and the community are invited to join us on September 24th at 6pm at Haven High School for an opportunity to learn how USD 312 plans to continually protect and educate their students and staff. Multiple topics will be covered including: Crisis Intervention, Current Plans/Procedures in place across the District, Safety Drills for staff/students, Current... READ MORE >
All USD 312 schools will have their first late start on September 5. Schools will begin 2 hours later than usual and buses will run their normal bus route 2 hours late. READ MORE >
Administrators, with a great deal of help from our food service department, cooked pancakes for faculty and staff for a back to school celebration. Thanks to First National Bank for their donation to allow this to happen. Go Cats! READ MORE >
Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson started the year off with a presentation for USD 312 faculty and staff. Dr. Watson gave a great presentation. READ MORE >
In accordance with KSHSAA guidelines, each middle school and high school student who plans on participating in a sanctioned athletic competition this school year must be trained in concussion symptoms and protocols. In the past, we have done this throughout the year; so, in an effort to streamline this process for our athletes and coaches, we are now going to offer... READ MORE >
Congratulations, Haven High senior Jaron Caffrey, son of Paul and Tammy Caffrey. He has been selected to serve in the United States Senate Youth Program in 2018. USSYP is an extremely competitive program for students who have proven dedication and talent for public service and leadership positions in their home state. Two delegates are selected from each of the 50... READ MORE >
Haven School District is asking for your help to identify past employees who have worked 25 or more years for the district. Please help us identify these employees and determine their years of service to the district. Past Employee Recognition Form READ MORE >
Vicki Galloway was awarded financial literacy teacher of the year. READ MORE >
HHS will host their annual Make A Difference Day on September 27. READ MORE >
The purpose of this corporation is to be an independent community-based organization for the purpose of improving the quality of education by directing its resources toward areas of identified need. The Foundation will provide a mechanism through which community resources can be allocated for worthwhile programs in a stable, equitable, and timely manner, by... READ MORE >