🏫 Your Voice Matters! Help Us Grow.
We want to hear from you! The 5Essentials Survey is officially open, and your feedback is the key to making our school the best it can be.
Why should you take it?
This survey gives us a clear picture of:
Our Successes: Where are we thriving? We want to know what’s working so we can keep that momentum going!
Our Opportunities: What challenges are we facing? Your input helps us identify exactly where we need to focus our improvements.
📝 Important Note for Families:
If you have students in both Elementary and the Jr/Sr High School, please remember to take the survey twice—once for each school. This ensures we get specific feedback for every grade level!
Ready to help? Click the link below to get started: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1
We want to hear from you! The 5Essentials Survey is officially open, and your feedback is the key to making our school the best it can be.
Why should you take it?
This survey gives us a clear picture of:
Our Successes: Where are we thriving? We want to know what’s working so we can keep that momentum going!
Our Opportunities: What challenges are we facing? Your input helps us identify exactly where we need to focus our improvements.
📝 Important Note for Families:
If you have students in both Elementary and the Jr/Sr High School, please remember to take the survey twice—once for each school. This ensures we get specific feedback for every grade level!
Ready to help? Click the link below to get started: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent&p=1
🌟 Huisinga Highlights: January Recap & Big Goals Ahead! 🌟
January was a whirlwind! From 2nd Quarter Awards and Student of the Month celebrations to 3 snow days and a visit from the American Heart Association, our students have been busy! Check out the full recap in our latest newsletter below.
🎯 THE 85% CHALLENGE We are on a mission to improve our attendance! In January, our numbers were:
Elementary: 69.4%
Jr/Sr High: 64.4% Our goal is 85% attendance across the board! Let’s work together to get our students in the classroom "all day, every day." Check out our attached "Attendance Tip Sheet" for ways to help!
📝 WE NEED YOUR VOICE! (5Essentials Survey) Please help us by completing the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This is mandated by the state, but more importantly, it helps us know what we’re doing right and where we can grow. ⏳ Deadline: Friday, Feb. 27 🔗 Take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
❄️ WINTER REMINDERS It’s cold out there! Please ensure your students come to school with a hat, coat, and gloves for outdoor time.
📅 FEBRUARY CALENDAR ALERTS
Feb 11: 2:15 PM Dismissal
Feb 12: 🚫 NO SCHOOL
Feb 25: 2:15 PM Dismissal
Feb 27: 11:30 AM Dismissal (AM Classes Only)
Thank you for being such a supportive community! Let’s crush that 85% goal together! 💪🎓
January was a whirlwind! From 2nd Quarter Awards and Student of the Month celebrations to 3 snow days and a visit from the American Heart Association, our students have been busy! Check out the full recap in our latest newsletter below.
🎯 THE 85% CHALLENGE We are on a mission to improve our attendance! In January, our numbers were:
Elementary: 69.4%
Jr/Sr High: 64.4% Our goal is 85% attendance across the board! Let’s work together to get our students in the classroom "all day, every day." Check out our attached "Attendance Tip Sheet" for ways to help!
📝 WE NEED YOUR VOICE! (5Essentials Survey) Please help us by completing the Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This is mandated by the state, but more importantly, it helps us know what we’re doing right and where we can grow. ⏳ Deadline: Friday, Feb. 27 🔗 Take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
❄️ WINTER REMINDERS It’s cold out there! Please ensure your students come to school with a hat, coat, and gloves for outdoor time.
📅 FEBRUARY CALENDAR ALERTS
Feb 11: 2:15 PM Dismissal
Feb 12: 🚫 NO SCHOOL
Feb 25: 2:15 PM Dismissal
Feb 27: 11:30 AM Dismissal (AM Classes Only)
Thank you for being such a supportive community! Let’s crush that 85% goal together! 💪🎓
Check out the February breakfast & lunch calendars
🍎 Join Our Team! 🧹
We are looking for dedicated individuals to support our students and keep our school shining! If you love working in an educational environment, we want to hear from you.
Position 1: Anticipated Opening for a Classroom Aide
Start Date: February 15, 2026 (Anticipated)
Pay: $15.00 per hour
The Role: Help in the classroom with students and tasks that the teacher will need done
Position 2: Night Time Custodian
Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year
Hours: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Pay: $18.00 per hour
The Role: Help us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming school for our kids. Ideal for those who prefer a later schedule and take pride in their work.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Send resume and letter of interest to Superintendent Cindy Spencer at 310 S. Front St., Kansas, IL 61933 or spencerc@kansas.k12.il.us
Please share this post with anyone who might be a great fit!
We are looking for dedicated individuals to support our students and keep our school shining! If you love working in an educational environment, we want to hear from you.
Position 1: Anticipated Opening for a Classroom Aide
Start Date: February 15, 2026 (Anticipated)
Pay: $15.00 per hour
The Role: Help in the classroom with students and tasks that the teacher will need done
Position 2: Night Time Custodian
Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year
Hours: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Pay: $18.00 per hour
The Role: Help us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming school for our kids. Ideal for those who prefer a later schedule and take pride in their work.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Send resume and letter of interest to Superintendent Cindy Spencer at 310 S. Front St., Kansas, IL 61933 or spencerc@kansas.k12.il.us
Please share this post with anyone who might be a great fit!
❄️ KANSAS CUSD #3 SCHOOL CLOSURE
Kansas CUSD #3 will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, due to wind-blown roads and windchill.
Regarding extracurriculars: A decision on sports and after-school activities will be made later tomorrow. Please stay tuned for further updates.
Stay safe and warm!
Kansas CUSD #3 will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28, due to wind-blown roads and windchill.
Regarding extracurriculars: A decision on sports and after-school activities will be made later tomorrow. Please stay tuned for further updates.
Stay safe and warm!
❄️ KANSAS CUSD #3 SCHOOL CLOSURE
Kansas CUSD #3 will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, due to weather and hazardous road conditions.
Regarding extracurriculars: A decision on sports and after-school activities will be made later tomorrow. Please stay tuned for further updates.
Stay safe and warm!
Kansas CUSD #3 will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, due to weather and hazardous road conditions.
Regarding extracurriculars: A decision on sports and after-school activities will be made later tomorrow. Please stay tuned for further updates.
Stay safe and warm!
❄️ NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 26
Due to extreme cold temperatures, school is cancelled for tomorrow, Monday, January 26.
Please note:
🏫 All school buildings will be closed.
🏀 All sports practices and games are cancelled.
Stay warm and safe, everyone! 🧣☕️
Due to extreme cold temperatures, school is cancelled for tomorrow, Monday, January 26.
Please note:
🏫 All school buildings will be closed.
🏀 All sports practices and games are cancelled.
Stay warm and safe, everyone! 🧣☕️
🎉📚 Academic Excellence Alert! 📚🎉
Congratulations to our Junior High and High School students who earned a spot on the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll!
That’s over half of our Jr./Sr. High students being recognized for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning — an incredible accomplishment!
We are so proud of you. Way to go! 👏👏
Congratulations to our Junior High and High School students who earned a spot on the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll!
That’s over half of our Jr./Sr. High students being recognized for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to learning — an incredible accomplishment!
We are so proud of you. Way to go! 👏👏
📘 Yearbook Reminder 📘
The final day to order the 2024–2025 yearbook is this Friday, January 16. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please be sure your order is submitted to the school office by then.
If you previously ordered yearbooks from the 2019–2020 or 2020–2021 school years, please contact the school office to arrange a refund. Unfortunately, we do not have copies of yearbooks from those years and are unable to obtain any yearbooks prior to the 2024–2025 school year.
We will begin working on the 2025–2026 yearbook in February, and those will be available for purchase at the end of this school year (May 2026). I would like to offer my sincere apology for not having yearbooks available from prior years. It is my hope that we can make this right and rebuild your trust in our ability to provide a yearbook annually for you and your family.
🩺 Health Update: Flu season is in full force. Please see the note attached from Nurse Hayley for important information. We are encouraging regular handwashing and are doing our very best to keep our school clean and healthy.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office.
— Mrs. Huisinga
The final day to order the 2024–2025 yearbook is this Friday, January 16. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please be sure your order is submitted to the school office by then.
If you previously ordered yearbooks from the 2019–2020 or 2020–2021 school years, please contact the school office to arrange a refund. Unfortunately, we do not have copies of yearbooks from those years and are unable to obtain any yearbooks prior to the 2024–2025 school year.
We will begin working on the 2025–2026 yearbook in February, and those will be available for purchase at the end of this school year (May 2026). I would like to offer my sincere apology for not having yearbooks available from prior years. It is my hope that we can make this right and rebuild your trust in our ability to provide a yearbook annually for you and your family.
🩺 Health Update: Flu season is in full force. Please see the note attached from Nurse Hayley for important information. We are encouraging regular handwashing and are doing our very best to keep our school clean and healthy.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school office.
— Mrs. Huisinga
We had a great first day back at school! It was wonderful to see our students again—we missed them and are excited to continue a strong rest of the school year. Be sure to check out our December Huisinga Highlights for updates, celebrations, and upcoming important dates! 😊
📘 It’s yearbook time!
Orders are now open for the 2024–2025 school year yearbook.
Orders are now open for the 2024–2025 school year yearbook.
School is closed Monday, December 15 due to weather
January Lunch & Breakfast menus below
📢 Dance Update
After careful consideration, we’ve decided it’s in our students' best interest to postpone tomorrow night’s Homecoming dance due to the approaching weather.
The new date will be Saturday, December 20.
✨ Coronation starts at 6:45 PM
🎉 Dance is from 7–9 PM
We’ll share more details early next week. Thank you for your understanding!
After careful consideration, we’ve decided it’s in our students' best interest to postpone tomorrow night’s Homecoming dance due to the approaching weather.
The new date will be Saturday, December 20.
✨ Coronation starts at 6:45 PM
🎉 Dance is from 7–9 PM
We’ll share more details early next week. Thank you for your understanding!
Check out our Extra-Curricular events update!
You’re not going to want to miss this!
Can’t make it to our Christmas concert at 6pm tonight? Watch it live on our Facebook page!
🎄✨ Welcome to the Holiday Season, Kansas Families! ✨🎄
We’re stepping into one of the most joyful times of the year, and we’re excited to share a few updates with you!
📎 Our November Huisinga Highlights newsletter is now available!
👑 We’re proud to announce our 2025 Homecoming Court!
👕 Plus—check out our Homecoming Dress-Up Days so your students can join in the fun!
All items are attached below.
Wishing everyone a warm, cheerful, and peaceful start to the holiday season! 💙🎅🏼🦌
We’re stepping into one of the most joyful times of the year, and we’re excited to share a few updates with you!
📎 Our November Huisinga Highlights newsletter is now available!
👑 We’re proud to announce our 2025 Homecoming Court!
👕 Plus—check out our Homecoming Dress-Up Days so your students can join in the fun!
All items are attached below.
Wishing everyone a warm, cheerful, and peaceful start to the holiday season! 💙🎅🏼🦌
🎄 Christmas Concert Tonight! 🎶
We’re excited to see everyone this evening at 6:00 PM in the old gym for our Christmas concert!
Please have your student wear a nice outfit—and if possible, something in red or green to help us spread the festive cheer. ❤️💚
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
We’re excited to see everyone this evening at 6:00 PM in the old gym for our Christmas concert!
Please have your student wear a nice outfit—and if possible, something in red or green to help us spread the festive cheer. ❤️💚
We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
All practices and games scheduled for this evening have been cancelled due to inclement weather. Stay safe & warm!
