Holton Unified School District 336

TEEN TALK: Because Parenting Doesn’t Come With a Manual

📅 Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
🕠 5:30–6:30 pm
📍 Holton High School

Over the past few months, our school community has faced deep heartbreak. These moments have reminded us how urgently our kids need support, connection, and care — not just at school, but at home and in the wider community.

This upcoming Teen Talk event, hosted by Kanza Mental Health, offers parents and caregivers a safe space to learn, reflect, and connect. It’s not a lecture — it’s a conversation. One rooted in understanding, resilience, and practical tools you can use with your teen right away.

If you’ve ever wondered how to better support your child, or how to navigate the hard stuff — you’re not alone. Please consider attending, even if things are going well. Preventative conversations matter just as much as responsive ones.

➡️ Kanza is also collecting feedback through a brief survey (QR code on the flyer). Your voice helps shape the services available in our area.

We can’t undo the pain we’ve experienced, but we can move forward by showing up — for our kids and for each other.

📘 Week 1: A Strong Start — Supporting Mental Health as We Head Back to School

As we prepare for a new school year, we’re launching a 3-week series focused on helping families support their children’s mental health and emotional readiness.

Coming back to school can bring excitement—but also anxiety, grief, or uncertainty. And after the tragic loss of two of our students to suicide, we know many families are asking: How do I help my child feel safe, supported, and connected as school begins?

Over the next three weeks, we’ll share practical, research-based tips you can use at home. These aren’t just “nice to have”—they’re protective factors that support mental wellness and even reduce suicide risk. This week’s theme: set the emotional tone early.

🧠 Why it Matters:
Research from the American Psychological Association and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center shows that kids who feel emotionally connected to family and school are more resilient and less likely to experience crisis in isolation. It all starts with what happens at home.

✅ What You Can Do This Week:
• Start conversations now – Don’t wait for Day One. Ask how they’re feeling about returning. Normalize mixed emotions. ("Are you feeling nervous or excited—or a little of both?")
• Acknowledge hard feelings – If your child is grieving or anxious, reflect it without trying to fix it. ("It makes sense that you're still thinking about what happened.")
• Rebuild routines gradually – Help your child ease into earlier wake-up times, regular meals, and screen-free wind-downs.

💬 You set the emotional tone. If your child feels seen, heard, and supported, they’re more likely to seek help when they need it.

Stay tuned next week as we talk about building a sense of belonging and how you can help your child feel connected at school from day one.

🎓 Now Hiring Substitute Teachers! 🍎

Looking to make a difference in your community and support our students? Join our team as a substitute teacher!

✅ Earn $120 per day
✅ Enjoy a FREE lunch when you sub
✅ Flexible schedule — work when it fits YOU
✅ Supportive school environment with great students and staff

Recent changes from the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) have made it even easier to become a substitute. If you've been thinking about stepping into the classroom, now is the perfect time!

📘 TEAL (Temporary Emergency Authorized License) Requirements:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Hold a high school diploma (or GED)
• Complete an online application through KSDE


With the TEAL license, you don’t need a college degree to start subbing — just a heart for helping students and a willingness to learn.

📌 Apply today and help shape the future — one student at a time.
📞 For more info or to get started, contact us at j.lovitt@holtonks.net or apply at https://tinyurl.com/ym65f8f2.

🎉📚 775 students and counting! 📚🎉

We already have 775 students enrolled for the 2025–2026 school year — thank you to everyone who’s completed the process!

On our website: https://www.holtonks.net/o/holton-usd-336/page/enrollment

✅ If you haven’t enrolled yet, please do so soon.
🚍 Any student enrolled after August 1 is not guaranteed transportation for the month of August.

🍎 The meal application is now live! You can find it:

On our website: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?cid=YTc0NTJiYTgtMzUwNi00ZTc3LWIyNWQtMjFlN2YzZTdhZGU0


Or pick up a copy at the District Office:
📍 515 Pennsylvania Ave, Holton, KS 66436

If you need help filling out the meal application, please contact Rhonda Ivey at 📞 785‑364‑3650 or 📧 r.ivey@holtonks.net.

If you need your PowerSchool login reset or have questions about enrollment, reach out to Samantha Miller at 📞 785‑364‑3650 or 📧 s.miller@holtonks.net.

Let’s keep the momentum going — enroll today and get ready for another great year! 🦉✨

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Enrollment is NOW OPEN for all students!

We’re excited to welcome everyone back for the 2025–2026 school year. So far, just over 50% of our students have already enrolled — thank you! If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to complete your student’s enrollment online today.

The Free & Reduced Meal Application will be released soon — stay tuned for more details.

If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact:
Samantha Miller – s.miller@holtonks.net
District Office – 785-364-3650

You can also book an appointment with Samantha online here:
Book an Appointment

Let’s keep the momentum going and make it a great year, Wildcats!

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