UPDATE: Power Has Been Restored
Good news, Charger Nation! Power has been restored across the district, and we are back to a normal school day.
I want to sincerely thank our parents, students, staff, and transportation team for the patience and flexibility you showed this morning. With buses already on the road and students arriving when the outage occurred, everyone adjusted quickly and did exactly what we needed to do to keep our students safe and cared for.
Our students and staff did a great job, and we appreciate our families working with us while we managed an unusual start to the day.
All is well, school is operating normally, and we are moving forward with our day.
Thank you, Charger Nation!
about 1 month ago, Jeanne Parry
USD 329 is currently experiencing a district-wide power outage. At this time, school WILL remain in session and we are not calling a delay.
Because buses are already on routes and students are currently being transported to school, we will continue with our normal arrival this morning.
Families may choose either option:
• Send your children to school as normally scheduled. We will take care of them and make the best of the situation while we wait for power to be restored.
• If you prefer to keep your children home until power is restored, they will not be counted absent during this period.
We will continue monitoring the outage closely. If power has not been restored within the next hour or two, we will reassess whether we can reasonably continue the school day and communicate immediately with families if plans need to change.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility this morning. We have students already on their way, and our staff will be ready to receive and care for them.
School is open — but families who prefer to wait for power to return may do so without an attendance penalty.
— Dr. Troy Pitsch
Superintendent, USD 329
about 1 month ago, Jeanne Parry
HS🏐 tonight vs West Franklin: JV and V both split, going 1-1
about 1 month ago, Jeron Weisshaar
📣 ADDITIONAL ALMA BOND COMMUNITY SESSION ADDED!
We know Wednesday, September 23, is a busy evening in Alma, with Homecoming festivities taking place at the same time as our scheduled Bond Community Session. We don’t want our families and community members to have to choose between supporting our students and participating in this important community conversation. So, we’re adding another opportunity. Our September 23 session will continue as scheduled from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the WHS Commons, and we have added a second Alma session: 🔵 Wednesday, October 7 ⏰ 6:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 WHS Commons
Both sessions will provide the same opportunity to review the bond plans and renderings, learn about the proposed projects and estimated tax impact, ask questions, and have an open conversation. Enjoy Homecoming. Support our students. We’ll be back on October 7, so you don’t have to choose. Charger Nation | Get the facts. See the plans. Ask questions.
about 1 month ago, Dr. Troy Pitsch - Superintendent
JH🏐 home tri tonight: B team goes 1-1 while A team went 2-0
about 1 month ago, Jeron Weisshaar
The 5th youth entrepreneurship showcase is open for businesses to register (ages 6-16). Only 55 businesses can be accepted, so sign up early. Save the date to shop.
about 1 month ago, Amy Cassell
Varsity 🏈 falls at home to Olpe 35-14
about 1 month ago, Jeron Weisshaar
JH 🏐 came up short against West Franklin while 🏈 won 36-0
about 1 month ago, Jeron Weisshaar
Issue 3 of "The Charger" https://aptg.co/YD-YSy * WHS Fall Sports Preview * Homecoming 2026 Details
about 1 month ago, Amy Cassell
JV🏐 faced tough competition in home tournament today; HS girls cross country was 5th & both JH teams placed 1st at the Silver Lake meet today; Cair Paravel/Wabaunsee soccer defeated Atchison 8-3
about 2 months ago, Jeron Weisshaar
Varsity 🏈 opens the season with a big 45-3 win at home against West Franklin!
about 2 months ago, Jeron Weisshaar
JH results from last night vs Council Grove: (Volleyball) A team went 0-2 while B/C team went 2-0 and football light up the board, winning 54-0
about 2 months ago, Jeron Weisshaar
🐂 CHARGER NATION — LOCAL BEEF FOR LOCAL KIDS!
Wabaunsee USD 329 is excited to officially launch our Livestock Donation Program!
The concept is simple—and it has the potential to be a true win-win for our ranchers, our schools, and our community.
Area producers can donate eligible livestock directly to USD 329. Depending on the animal and the producer’s individual tax situation, that donation may provide a meaningful federal tax benefit. Meanwhile, USD 329 coordinates inspected processing and brings that locally produced beef back into our school kitchens.
That means a potential tax benefit for the rancher, quality local beef for Charger students at a reasonable cost, and more of our food-service dollars staying right here in our local economy.
We have also developed rancher-focused guides to help producers understand the program and have an informed conversation with their own tax professional.
Local cattle. Inspected processing. Local students.
If you are a producer who may be interested, please contact Dr. Troy Pitsch, Superintendent of Wabaunsee USD 329, directly at tpitsch@usd329.org or 785-765-3394. I’d be glad to visit with you about how the program works.
That’s the Charger Nation!
about 2 months ago, Dr. Troy Pitsch - Superintendent
⚠️ **GAME TIME CHANGES — 7:30 PM STARTS**
Due to the continued heat and the potential risk to our student-athletes, officials, coaches, families, and fans, we are moving the start times for both of our upcoming football contests.
**WJHS vs. Council Grove — Tonight, September 3 — 7:30 PM** **WHS Varsity — Friday, September 4 — 7:30 PM**
These are not decisions we make lightly, but when conditions raise concerns about the health and safety of our kids and everyone involved in putting on these events, we will always err on the side of protecting people. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and understanding. Please help us spread the word about the updated start times.
**Take care of our kids. Take care of each other. Go Chargers!**
about 2 months ago, Dr. Troy Pitsch - Superintendent
Issue 2 of "The Charger" https://aptg.co/zFmKMR Phone Ban Underground Drama Excelsior Program Club Fair Bond Corner
about 2 months ago, Amy Cassell
HS🏐 tonight vs Osage City: JV goes 0-1, while varsity battles to go 2-0
about 2 months ago, Jeron Weisshaar
**Bond Community Forum Tonight**
Join us **tonight from 6:00–7:00 PM at Wabaunsee Junior High School in Paxico** for the latest information on the proposed USD 329 bond. We’ll review updated project information, walk through the bond website and resources, and answer community questions.
**Come get informed and bring your questions.**
about 2 months ago, Dr. Troy Pitsch - Superintendent
HS 🏐 opened the season today going 3-3 at their home varsity tournament
about 2 months ago, Jeron Weisshaar
Thanks to those who put these together. Make sure to check the school calendar in case any changes occur.
