April –

  Here we are – already in April and not sure where the school year has gone.    Once we get into May, we will only have 14 days of school remaining so there is a lot to get done in the month of April.  

  As we head into the new month, students will be finishing up state assessments and end of the year concerts are being planned.   We also will host the middle school league music contest here on April 2nd which is a major feat in itself.   Add all of this to the spring sports schedule and April is a very busy month for our students.  

  As we head into the final two months of the school year – make sure you push your students to stay focused on their academics.  As the weather begins to warm up, sometimes students begin to look at summer break a little too early.  

  As many of you know – I have decided to retire from public education at the end of the school year.  After 37 years in education it just seems like it is time. I have been very fortunate to have served 6 years here in Conway Springs as the high school principal and the past 24 years here as the superintendent of schools.   A total of 30 years served here in my hometown of Conway Springs.   Like any job – it has had its challenges, but I would not have wanted to serve this role in any other school district. I feel very fortunate to have served here and feel Blessed to have had the opportunity to watch so many students go on and do great things in life.   I will truly miss the staff here and the students, but it is time for me to move on to the next chapter in my life.  I am not planning on going home and sitting around as I have accepted a full-time job outside of the world of education.  

   I want to thank the community for allowing a hometown boy to come home and serve the community.  I want to thank the many board of education members who have served in these past 30 years.  I want to thank the many friends who work in this district who have made this a great place.  Working with you has been a pleasure.   I also want to thank the many students who have allowed me to be a part of their life.   I went into education because I felt that I could somehow help students and make a difference.   I think they have taught me more lessons than I taught them – but I have enjoyed every moment and I will miss them.

  Thank everyone for the support and kindness you have shown over these many years.

Respectfully,

Clay Murphy

 As always - I truly appreciate the support that this community shows for our students and our school.  Conway Springs is a great place to raise children!!

   ****If anyone is interested in becoming a substitute teacher or substitute bus driver, we are running very low in this area.  Please contact the district office if interested at 620-456-2961*****

Respectfully,

Clay Murphy - Superintendent of Schools