March:

   March is the month that we typically get to move from Winter into spring and after the weather we had in February – I am anxiously awaiting the change to spring!   Hopefully the ice and snow are behind us and we can enjoy the new month.

  The month of March is broken up by a week-long spring break for the students.  I hope they all have a happy and safe spring break.

  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