Wildcat Academy

10/08/2026

📚 NO SCHOOL — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 🐾

There will be no school at USD 263 on Friday, October 9, as our teachers take part in a Professional Learning Day.
We appreciate the time and effort our teachers put into continuing to learn, grow, and find new ways to support our students! 💚

Enjoy the long weekend, Wildcats!

09/23/2026

📸 Retake Picture Day is Coming!

Retake Picture Day is Monday, October 12, 2026!

If your student missed our original picture day, this is their opportunity to have their school picture taken and be included in the annual yearbook. We want to make sure every student has a picture! This is also the time to get your pictures retaken if you were not happy with the originals. Please see the policy from Inter-State below.

📍 Mulvane Middle School

🕓 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

📷 Important Information for Families

If your family ordered pictures from the original picture day and would like a retake photo printed, please remember to bring the original photo package and envelope with you and return them when the retake is taken.

Please also note that once a retake photo is taken, the new image replaces the original image for:

📖 Yearbook
💻 Skyward
🖼️ All Photo Products

A quick reminder: Please make sure your student has parent/guardian permission before coming in for a retake. We want to make sure everyone is on the same page!

Thank you for helping us make Picture Day a success! We look forward to seeing our students on October 12th! 📸😊

09/11/2026

📣 Join Our Team & Make a Difference!
Looking for a rewarding way to support students and serve our community? We’re looking for caring, dependable people to join our Mulvane School District team!
We currently have opportunities for:
🚌 Bus Drivers
🚐 Van Drivers
🍎 Food Service Staff
📚 Paraprofessionals
✏️ Substitute Teachers
🧹 Custodians

Whether you’re looking for a new career, a flexible schedule, or simply a meaningful way to give back, there’s a place for you on our team!

Every role in our district plays an important part in helping our students learn, grow, and succeed. 💚

👉 Make a difference for our students. Make a difference in our community. Apply to join our team today! https://www.applitrack.com/mulvane/onlineapp/

08/20/2026

📢 **Reminder, Wildcats!** 🐾💚

There will be **NO SCHOOL this Friday, August 21, 2026, for Old Settlers!**

Stay cool and enjoy the long weekend and festivities! 💚

07/30/2026

🎒🍎 Back to School Night is almost here! 🐾💚

We can't wait to welcome our Wildcat families back for the 2026-27 school year!

📅 Thursday, August 13
🕓 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 At each school building

Back to School Night is a great opportunity to:
🎒 Drop off school supplies
👋 Meet your teachers
🏫 Explore your school and get familiar with the building before the first day of class

💻🛜 Wildcat Academy Students, Parents, & Learning Coaches will also have virtual school orientation.

🏈 Families of middle and high school fall athletes: Parent meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Mulvane Middle School and Mulvane High School immediately following Back to School Night.

We look forward to seeing everyone as we kick off another amazing year of learning, growth, and Wildcat pride.

We are Mulvane Wildcats! 💚🐾

07/29/2026

🎒 Back-to-School Reward Card Pickup Starts Today!🎒

Parents and legal guardians of returning USD 263 students can pick up their $100 Back-to-School Reward Cards at Mulvane High School during the following times:

📍 Mulvane High School (1900 N. Rock Rd.)
🗓️ Wednesday, July 29: 4:00–7:00 p.m.
🗓️ Thursday, July 30: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Before you come, please remember:
✅ Complete enrollment.
✅ Bring a valid photo ID.
✅ Only a parent or legal guardian may pick up the cards.
✅ You will sign to acknowledge the cards will be used for school-related clothing and supplies.
✅ Please return all purchase receipts to your child's school by September 15.

🛍️ New students will become eligible for their $100 reward cards after completing their first two weeks of school. Additional information will be shared at that time.

⚠️ Please note: Only parents or legal guardians should come to pick up the reward cards.

Thank you to the Kansas All-Star Scholars Fund for helping our Wildcat families prepare for a great school year!

06/11/2026

🎓 Going to be a SENIOR in August?
Get a head start on your college and scholarship applications this summer! Here's one opportunity:

Join the FREE College Essay Guy Personal Statement Boot Camp on Tuesday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. CT. This 90-minute workshop will help you tackle one of the most important parts of the college application process—the personal statement.

Students will learn how to:
✅ Understand what colleges are looking for in an essay
✅ Identify meaningful topics and stories
✅ Brainstorm and begin outlining their essay
✅ Gain tools to continue writing and revising

The session is led by Ethan Sawyer (College Essay Guy), author of College Essay Essentials and a trusted college admissions expert.

Don't miss this great opportunity to get started on your college essay before senior year begins!

Register Here: https://site.act.org/free-personal-statement-boot-camp-for-students-with-college-essay-guy

05/01/2026

💚

🎉 Happy National School Principals’ Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who make a difference in USD 263 every single day. Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and community do not go unnoticed.

👏 Thank you to our amazing principals:
🏫 MHS – Jeromy Swearingen, Chantel Johnson, Dave Fennewald
🏫 MMS – Colin Cathey, Heather Parrott
🏫 MGS – Erica Mize
🏫 MPS – Renee Sweetwood

Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are grateful for all that you do to support and inspire our Wildcat family. 💚🐾

04/28/2026

🎓💻 Apply Now for Virtual School!

Wildcat Academy Virtual School is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year!

Open to Kansas students entering grades 6–12, Wildcat Academy offers a flexible, high-quality learning experience designed to meet students where they are.

📌 Learn more and complete the Interest Form here:
https://www.usd263.com/vnews/display.v/SEC/Wildcat%20Academy

04/21/2026

We are Hiring!!
Are you wanting to work approximately the same schedule as your kids? Consider our para, food service, and health aide positions, which follow a calendar that is similar to our student schedule.
Are you looking for a flexible schedule? Consider subbing, and some drivers work a split day schedule, allowing flexibility mid-day.
Apply today to make a difference in the lives of Mulvane students!
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