Turner USD #202

06/11/2026

There's a lot of learning happening at summer school this year, but our staff is making sure there is also plenty of fun! Each week of summer school, staff and students take time out of the classroom for Fun Friday activities. This is an opportunity to celebrate all their progress and growth from the week while also being active and getting in social time with their classmates.

06/11/2026

🏈 Our THS Golden Bear football team hosted a youth camp for students in grades K - 8! We absolutely love seeing our secondary students and coaches interact with and encourage our elementary students - all while inspiring future Golden Bear football players!

Did you know that several of our high school teams are hosting youth camps this summer? For the full list, check out our summer programs newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/s02ce

06/10/2026

Each year, our Q4 Strategic Plan update covers the June Strategic Plan day and the top outcomes for each goal area that school year. You can watch the full video through the link below.

Student Achievement
- Selection of Magnetic Literacy curriculum resource for kindergarten through fifth grade English Language Arts.
- Selection of Career & Technical Education (CTE) curriculum resources at the secondary level.
- Our district has successfully completed Modules 1 - 5 of John Hattie’s Teacher Clarity professional development.

Employee Support
- The Turner Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program (RTAP) has been incredible growth with twenty-one paraprofessionals participating in the program next school year.
- Creation of USD 202 student internship program for secondary students.
- Competitive salary and benefits for all Turner employees, including a 403b match and additional stipends for hard to fill positions.

Community Connection
- Secondary student engagement at the elementary level, including student groups volunteering in classrooms, district student council summit, and Learn to Teach students helping at Toddler Tuesdays.
- Increase in district storytelling through video content, including Golden Bear awards, “Day in the Life of a THS Student,” and the Lady Bears documentary commercial.
- Additional translator support at district office and continued access to bilingual resources for families.

Positive Learning & Work Environment
- Better alignment for behavior interventions (BIST) in kindergarten through sixth grade via collaborative monthly TLT meetings and continuity in practices at the secondary level.
- Improved school attendance district-wide and an emphasis on proactive communication with parents.
- 5Essentials data showed for the first time a ‘Strong’ ranking in two categories: Leadership and Collaboration.

Operations
- Turner Technology purchased a new platform to onboard students and staff through an automated system, which has increased efficiency in this process.
- Turner Transportation continues to replace vehicles following a consistent rotation.
- Turner High School weight room and Turner staff childcare facilities continue to see progress and movement towards completion next school year.

https://youtu.be/5vuEFc1n9D

Each year, our Q4 Strategic Plan update covers the June Strategic P...

06/10/2026

Introducing Jasmine Cervantes, who began her Turner Board of Education term at tonight's meeting.

When asked why she wanted to serve on the USD 202 Board of Education, she shared, "I have seen what this district is capable of, both as a student and now as a parent. My background is in data and operations, and I want to apply that alongside my lived experience in Turner to support thoughtful, informed decision-making at the board level. This community has given a great deal to my family, and this is an opportunity to give something back."

You can learn more about her through a Q&A on our district website: https://www.turnerusd202.org/about-tusd/district-news/news-story/~board/general/post/meet-jasmine-cervantes

06/10/2026

Introducing Kim Rowland, who began her Turner Board of Education term at tonight's meeting.

When asked why she wanted to serve on the USD 202 Board of Education, she shared, "I wanted to serve on the Board because I care deeply about the future of Turner and the opportunities available to our students. I am a parent, business owner, lifelong resident, and Turner graduate, and also have two kids in the Turner schools. I understand how important our schools are to the success of our community. I want to be a voice that listens, works collaboratively, and helps make decisions that support students, staff, and families."

Learn more about her through a Q&A on our district website: https://www.turnerusd202.org/about-tusd/district-news/news-story/~board/general/post/meet-kim-rowland

06/09/2026

What happens when high school student leaders are given the chance to inspire the next generation?

At Turner USD 202, it looks like the LEAD Summit.

This spring, Turner High School Student Council members hosted elementary student council leaders from all four elementary schools for a morning focused on leadership, empowerment, accountability, and dreams.

Planned and led by high school students, the event gave younger students the chance to connect with peers from across the district, learn from older student leaders, participate in team-building activities, tour Turner High School, and begin imagining what leadership can look like in their own futures.

For the high school students, the day was an opportunity to bring the energy and inspiration they have gained from out of district leadership conferences back home to Turner.

For the elementary students, it was a chance to meet new friends, see what opportunities are ahead, and recognize that they already have what it takes to make a difference in their schools.

Read more about the LEAD Summit and how Turner students are building leadership across USD 202:

This past March, leadership was on full display as the Turner High School Student Council hosted elementary student council leaders from all four elementary buildings.

06/07/2026

🤩🐻 CONGRATULATIONS to Ti'Rell Clark, who placed second at KSHSAA State Track & Field in triple jump with a mark of 46-10!! Ti'Rell recently committed to continuing track and field at Washburn University.

About his success, THS Track and Field Coach Josh Reuting said, "Ti'Rell's legacy at Turner will be felt for a long time. He decided to give the sport a try his sophomore year to see if he would like it, and learned a random event the day of our first meet. Fast forward two years later, and he has shattered the school record in that event multiple times, placed second at the state championship, and has received countless scholarship offers to compete in college. This is not the result of jumping a good mark one time - this is the result of showing up every single day and always putting forth his best effort. Success is earned, not given, and Ti'Rell embodies that wholeheartedly."

Congratulations, Ti'Rell - we are so proud of you!

06/05/2026

This was the first week of Camp Discovery! This summer STEM camp is provided by USD 202 for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

This week at Camp Discovery, students had a blast learning about ecology through LEGO STEM! 🌎 Students explored topics like animal habitats, recycling, and bird migration while tackling the question: how can we make the world better for everyone? The students then went to work bringing their ideas to life using LEGOS!

06/04/2026

🏀🤩 🐻 When we asked the team about their favorite part of filming, they of course said it was meeting Caitlin Clark!

For us, a highlight of this experience has been hearing from community members and alumni who have loved getting to learn about the inspiring story of the Turner Lady Bears! Have you seen the commercial yet?

It's been so special to have the Lady Bears - and our Turner community - shared with people across the country through this beautiful story of how these girls show up for one another, how they have grown as individuals and as a team, and the positive, supportive culture they have built together.

We couldn't be more ! 💛

06/03/2026

The below message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jason Dandoy and Board of Education President Steve Russell was shared in our spring Turner Today, which will be in mailboxes in the coming weeks.

From Dr. Jason Dandoy, Superintendent of Schools, and Steve Russell, Board of Education President.