Job Opening - High School Math Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION: U.S.D. 504 is currently accepting applications for a High School Math Teacher (Grades 9-12) at our Oswego Jr./Sr. High School building. This position will be for the 2026-2027 school year and will remain open until filled.
Individuals interested in this position should submit the following:
1. Application
2. Resume’
3. Cover Letter
4. Transcripts
5. License
6. Minimum of 3 References
Please direct all correspondence to:
James Dawson II
Superintendent of Schools
P.O. Box 129
Oswego, KS 67356
jdawson@usd504.org
620-795-2126
A certified application can be found on our website at usd504.org or picked up at our office at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS 67356.
Please be aware that we cannot accept Facebook applications. Interested applicants must turn in USD 504 district applications. Those can be found on our website or picked up at our district office.
U.S.D. No. 504 is an equal opportunity
JOB SALARY: Salary will be approved by the board of education and will be based upon experience. Base Salary $45,000.
JOB BENEFITS: Per negotiated agreement; the board of education pays for a Single Option 2 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas health plan. The board of education also pays for a $25,000 term life insurance policy. Additional insurance options for dental and vision are also available.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY: Coaching duties available.
JOB START DATE: August 17, 2026
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: June 1, 2026
Job Opening: Custodian/Maintenance Coordinator
JOB TITLE: Custodian/Maintenance Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION: U.S.D. 504 is currently accepting applications for a full-time, day-shift District Maintenance Coordinator. This opening will remain open until filled.
Individuals interested in this position should submit their application to:
James Dawson II
Superintendent of Schools
P.O. Box 129
Oswego, KS 67356
jdawson@usd504.org
620-795-2126
A classified application can be found on our website at usd504.org or picked up at our office at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS 67356.
Please be aware that we cannot accept Facebook applications. Interested applicants must turn in USD 504 district applications. Those can be found on our website or picked up at our district office.
U.S.D. No. 504 is an equal opportunity
JOB SALARY: Salary will be approved by the board of education.
JOB BENEFITS: The board of education provides a single option 2 Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy. Along with a $25,000 term life insurance policy.
JOB START DATE: Immediately
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: May 5, 2026 or until position is filled.
Parking behind the stadium is closed, except for limited handicap parking.
All other attendees should park by the gymnasium and walk to the stadium.
Date: May 26th, 27th, 28th
Times: (2nd-5th grade) Time: 8:00-9:00 AM
(6th-8th grade) Time: 9:15-10:45 AM
COST: $25.00
The Future Indian Basketball Camp will be held under the direction of high school and junior high basketball coaching staff. This camp is open to any students entering grades 2nd to 8th grade. This camp is focused on base fundamentals, with skills games and competitions at the conclusion of every day. All campers will receive a basketball at the conclusion of the camp. All forms and fees will need to be turned in on the first day of camp. Please return this form with payment. If you have any questions, please contact Zac Dickerson at 620-605-4395.
Registration Form: https://aptg.co/SXcvtR
Job Opening: 5th - 8th Grade Math Teacher Service Valley Charter Academy
JOB TITLE: 5th - 8th Grade Math Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION: U.S.D. 504 is currently accepting applications for a 5th - 8th Grade Math Teacher at our Service Valley Charter Academy building. This position will be for the 2026-2027 school year and will remain open until filled.
Individuals interested in this position should submit the following:
1. Application
2. Resume’
3. Cover Letter
4. Transcripts
5. License
6. Minimum of 3 References
Please direct all correspondence to:
James Dawson II
Superintendent of Schools
P.O. Box 129
Oswego, KS 67356
jdawson@usd504.org
620-795-2126
Applications can be found on our website at www.usd504.org or picked up at our office at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS 67356.
Please be aware that we cannot accept Facebook applications. Interested applicants must turn in USD 504 district applications. Those can be found on our website or picked up at our district office.
U.S.D. No. 504 is an equal opportunity
JOB SALARY: Salary will be approved by the board of education and will be based upon experience and education.
JOB BENEFITS: Per negotiated agreement; the board of education pays for a Single Option 2 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas health plan. The board of education also pays for a $25,000 term life insurance policy. Additional insurance options for dental and vision are available.
JOB START DATE: August 17, 2026
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: June 1, 2026 or until filled.
Job Opening: Neosho Heights Elementary School Teacher
JOB TITLE: Elementary School Teacher
JOB DESCRIPTION: Oswego U.S.D. No. 504 is currently accepting applications for an Elementary School Teacher in our Neosho Heights Elementary building. This opening is for the 2026-2027 school year and will remain open until filled.
Individuals interested in this position should submit the following:
1. Application
2. Resume’
3. Cover Letter
4. Transcripts
5. License
6. Minimum of 3 References
Please direct all correspondence to:
James Dawson II
Superintendent of Schools
P.O. Box 129
Oswego, KS 67356
jdawson@usd504.org
620-795-2126
Certified applications can be found on our website at www.usd504.org or picked up at our office at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS 67356.
Please be aware that we cannot accept Facebook applications. Interested applicants must turn in USD 504 district applications. Those can be found on our website or picked up at our district office.
U.S.D. No. 504 is an equal opportunity
JOB SALARY: Salary will be approved by the board of education and will be based upon experience and education.
JOB BENEFITS: Per negotiated agreement; the board of education pays for a Single Option 2 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas health plan. The board of education also pays for a $25,000 term life insurance policy. Additional insurance options for dental and vision are also available.
JOB START DATE: August 17, 2026
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: June 1, 2026 or until filled.
JOB TITLE: 5th Grade Teacher - Service Valley Charter Academy
JOB DESCRIPTION: U.S.D. 504 is currently accepting applications for a 5th Grade Teacher at our Service Valley Charter Academy building. This position will be for the 2026-2027 school year and will remain open until filled.
Individuals interested in this position should submit the following:
1. Application
2. Resume’
3. Cover Letter
4. Transcripts
5. License
6. Minimum of 3 References
Please direct all correspondence to:
James Dawson
Superintendent of Schools
P.O. Box 129
Oswego, KS 67356
jdawson@usd504.org
620-795-2126
Certified applications can be found on our website at www.usd504.org or picked up at our office at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS 67356.
Please be aware that we cannot accept Facebook applications. Interested applicants must turn in USD 504 district applications. Those can be found on our website or picked up at our district office.
U.S.D. No. 504 is an equal opportunity
JOB SALARY: Salary will be approved by the board of education and will be based upon experience.
JOB BENEFITS: Per negotiated agreement; the board of education pays for a Single Option 2 Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas health plan. The board of education also pays for a $25,000.00 term life insurance policy. Additional insurance options for dental and vision are available.
JOB START DATE: August 17, 2026
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: June 15, 2026 or until filled.
USD 504
Neosho Heights Elementary
Kindergarten Roundup
Tuesday, April 14, 6 pm – 7 pm
Kindergarten roundup is held for all students who will be attending Kindergarten at Neosho Heights Elementary during the Fall of 2026.
Screenings will be held at a later date.
For more information call: 620-795-4541
USD 504
Neosho Heights Elementary
100 Oregon
Oswego, KS
Come to preschool Screening at Neosho Heights Elementary.
Screening will Access:
• Communication
• Thinking/Reasoning
• Adaptive Behaviors
• Motor Skills
• Social Emotional
3-4 Years, April 9th, 8 am – 3 pm
Place: 100 Oregon St.
Oswego, KS 67356
Tel: (620) 795-4541
Call to Schedule an Appointment
* 4-year-olds will be given priority placement in preschool, while 3-year-olds will be considered for enrollment based on availability.
JOB OPENING - FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR
JOB DESCRIPTION: U.S.D. 504 is currently accepting applications for a District Food Service Director. This is a 10-month position. The schedule will be full-time, 40 hours per week, during the 10 months of August through May. This position entails overseeing and managing the daily operations for our 3 district student attendance centers. Duties will include menu development in conjunction with USDA and state guidelines, cost and inventory controls, management of staff, accurate accounting practices, and communications with school district officials. The vacancy is for the 2026-2027 school year and will remain open until filled.
Individuals interested in this position should submit their application to:
James Dawson II
Superintendent of Schools
P.O. Box 129
Oswego, KS 67356
jdawson@usd504.org
620-795-2126
Classified applications can be found on our website at www.usd504.org or picked up at our office at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS 67356.
Please be aware that we cannot accept Facebook applications. Interested applicants must turn in USD 504 district applications. Those can be found on our website or picked up at our district office.
U.S.D. No. 504 is an equal opportunity
JOB SALARY: Salary will be approved by the board of education.
JOB BENEFITS: The board of education provides a single option 2 Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy. A $25,000 term life insurance policy is also provided by the board of education.
JOB START DATE: To be determined.
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: April 9, 2026 or until position is filled.
Job Opening - JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARY
JOB DESCRIPTION: U.S.D. 504 is currently accepting applications for a full-time building secretary at our Oswego Jr.-Sr. High School building. This position will be for the 2026-2027 school year and will remain open until filled.
Individuals interested in this position should submit their application to:
Kali Swisher
OJSHS Principal
P.O. Box 129
Oswego, KS 67356
kswisher@usd504.org
Phone: 620-795-2125
Classified applications can be found at our website at www.usd504.org or picked up at our office at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS 67356.
Please be aware that we cannot accept Facebook applications. Interested applicants must turn in USD 504 district applications. Those can be found on our website or picked up at our district office.
U.S.D. No. 504 is an equal opportunity
JOB SALARY: Salary will be approved by the board of education.
JOB BENEFITS: The board of education provides a single option 2 Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance policy. A $25,000 term life insurance policy is also provided by the board of education.
JOB START DATE: August 2026
APPLICATIONS DUE BY: April 2, 2026 or until position is filled.
JOB OPENINGS - COACHING & SPONSOR POSITIONS
USD 504 is currently accepting applications for the following positions for the 2026-27 Season:
Chess Coach
High School Boys Head Basketball Coach
High School Boys Assistant Basketball Coach
Junior High School Head Football Coach
High School Cheerleading Sponsor
High School Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor
Individuals interested in this position should submit their application to:
Kali Swisher
OJSHS Principal
P.O. Box 129
Oswego, KS 67356
kswisher@usd504.org
Phone: 620-795-2125
Classified applications can be found on our website at www.usd504.org or picked up at our office at 719 4th Street, Oswego, KS 67356.
Please be aware that we cannot accept Facebook applications. Interested applicants must turn in USD 504 district applications. Those can be found on our website or picked up at our district office.
U.S.D. No. 504 is an equal opportunity
Pittsburg Results
Elementary Team Score or 2781 was good enough for 1st place.
Individual Results
Boys Elementary
Oakley Gatton 264 1ST
Jackson Gilley 255 2ND
Stephen House 231 3RD
Bryson Royer 229 4TH
Brogan Marquardt 228 5TH
Owen Foster 222 6TH
Holden Hoppes 221 7TH
River Rauniker 200 8TH
Gunner Fountain 9TH
Jaxson Cowen 10TH
Girls Elementary
Addison Long 236 1ST
Zoey Dodge 230 2ND
Adelynn Queen 227 3RD
Xitlally Santana 222 4TH
Madison Spencer 216 5TH
Kamree Shouse 210 6TH
Persephone Fuller 174 8TH
Izzabella Bradley 169 10TH
Alia Heape 150
Malayah Queen 121
Middle school team score of 3032 was good enough for 1st place
Boys Middle School
Teagan Davis 281 1ST
Jr. Martin 278 2ND
Cage Miller 254 5TH
Kobe Hazell 207
Girls Middle School
Odalys Santana 262 1ST
Teazly Higgins 254 3RD
Sydney Huebner 253 4TH
Aralynn Tun 250 5TH
Makayla Ekhoff 247 6TH
Amelia Head 243 7TH
Cadence Campbell 8TH
McKenna White 238
Maicee Wimp 236
Amelia Owens 236
Emma Barnett 234
Gabe Spencer 230
High School Individual Results
Girls Results
Chloe Rhodenbaugh 282 2ND
Brooklyn Hazell 279 4TH
Elizabeth Dalton 271 10TH
Ella Shouse 251
Boys Results
Axel Santana 271 10TH
Matthias Shaw 270
Dominic Smith 236
Bullseye
Elementary 1ST place with a team score 2982. That is our best score of the year. That score moves us into 26th place in the US out of between 700-800 teams.
Ryder Collins 263 1ST place elementary boys
Oakley Gatton 259 2ND place elementary boys
Madison Spencer 256 1ST place elementary girls
Adelynn Queen 255 2ND place elementary girls
Hawke Fuller 252 3RD place elementary boys
Jackson Gilley 252
Xitlally Santana 247 3RD place elementary girls
Holden Hoppes 245
Bryson Royer 244
Brogan Marquardt 240
Owen Foster 238
Addison Long 231
River Rauniker 212
Jaxson Cowen 209
Ember Waggoner 209
Gunner Fountain 207
Alia Heape 195
Zoey Dodge 190
Kenzie Rion 165
Malayah Queen 145
Khloie Rehmert 143
Dwain Duecy 131
Middle School 1ST place with a team score of 3056.
Teagan Davis 271 2ND place middle school boys
Maicee Wimp 267 1ST place middle school girls
Odalys Santana 264 2ND place middle school girls
Skyler Neblett 261 3RD place middle school boys
Aralynn Tun 261 3RD place middle school girls
Emma Barnett 254
McKenna White 253
Teazly Higgins 251
Gabe Spencer 247
Amelia Head 245
Cadence Campbell 243
Cage Miller 239
Mikayla Ekhoff 236
Sydney Huebner 233
Jaxson Blair 225
Elias Smith 224
Jazlyn Folk 224
High School
Michael Varner 287 2ND place high school boys
Chloe Rhodenbaugh 279 3RD place high school girls
Elizabeth Dalton 272
Matthias Shaw 270
Axel Santana 268
Brooklyn Hazell 266
Ella Shouse 244
3D
Elementary team score 1391. 1ST place elementary team
Jackson Gilley 263 1ST place elementary boys
Xitlally Santana 251 1ST place elementary girls
Bryson Royer 234 2ND place elementary boys
Owen Foster 222 3RD place elementary boys
River Rauniker 216
Oakley Gatton 215
Hawke Fuller 205
Gunner Fountain 205
Ember Waggoner 205
Kenzie Rion 137
Middle school team score 1438. 1ST place middle school team
Odalys Santana 255 2ND place middle school girls
Amelia Head 3RD place middle school girls
Jazlyn Folk 243
Teazly Higgins 237
Cage Miller 229
Makayla Ekhoff 228
Gabe Spencer 222
High School team score 1596. 2ND place high school team
Chloe Rhodenbaugh 274 3RD place high school girls
Elizabeth Dalton 271
Brooklyn Hazell 267
Axel Santana 265
Matthais Shaw 265
Ella Shouse 254
Service Valley Charter Academy Kindergarten Round-up and Screening
You & your child are INVITED to our annual Kindergarten Round-up and Screening
March 26, 2026, from 9 am – 3 pm by appointment.
Your child will spend time with Mrs. Godfrey, our Kindergarten teacher, and will have the chance to explore the opportunities offered at SVCA. • AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 12 • One to one iPads • MATH PROGRAM: Engage Eureka2 • READING: Amplify Structured Literacy Program • OUTSIDE LEARNING AREAS — *Animal habitat *School gardens *Greenhouse
“Just 10 Minutes East of Parsons”“Just 10 Minutes East of Parsons”
BUS STOP LOCATIONS: BUS STOP LOCATIONS:
• Parsons: 300 E Main (Old Walmart)Parsons: 300 E Main (Old Walmart)
• McCune: 403 Brunetti DriveMcCune: 403 Brunetti Drive
Please call 620-421-3449 to schedule today!
Oswego @ Oxford
6:00 PM
Live Stream:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ks/oxford/organization/40251/oxford-high-school/team/138559/boys-varsity-basketball/schedule?date=2026-02-01T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Month&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2OWEwOWIwNTRkNjQyMmI2MTYxMTJhNTU%3D&ss=2025&shared=true
Thursday Feb. 26th 2026 (Girls)
Udall @ Oswego
6:00 PM
https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6343
Friday Feb. 27th 2026 (Boys)
Oswego @ Oxford
6:00 PM
https://www.kshsaa.org/react/bracket/6322
Oswego hosted our own archery tournament on Saturday. Our teams enjoyed great success on the individual level and team level at the tournament. We awarded trophies for the top three teams and medals for the top five individuals. Winning medals on the day was:
Elementary
Oakley Gatton 1ST bullseye and 2ND 3D
Jackson Gilley 3RD bullseye and 1ST 3D
Bryson Royer 4TH bullseye
Stephen House 5TH bullseye and 5TH 3D
Addison Long 1ST bullseye
Madison Spencer 2ND bullseye
Adelynn Queen 3RD bullseye
Owen Foster 3RD 3D
Gunner Fountain 4TH 3D
Xitlally Santan 1ST 3D
Ember Waggoner 2ND 3D
Kenzie Rion 4TH bullseye and 3RD 3D
Ryder Collins 2ND bullseye
Middle School
Odalys Santana 3RD 3D
Eric Martin 1ST bullseye,
Teagan Davis 3RD bullseye,
Skyler Neblett 4TH bullseye,
Aralynn Tun 4TH bullseye,
High School
Elizabeth Dalton 1ST bullseye
Michael Varner 3RD bullseye,
Matthias Shaw 1ST 3D,
Chloe Rhodenbaugh 1ST 3D and 4TH bullseye
We also had several shoot a PR on Saturday.
Season/Career Best Score:
Elementary School
Oakley Gatton bullseye and 3D
Addison Long bullseye
Hawke Fuller bullseye and 3D
Owen Foster bullseye and 3D
River Rauniker bullseye
Brogan Marquardt bullseye
Persephone Fuller bullseye
Holden Hoppes bullseye
Kamree Shouse bullseye
Dwain Duecy bullseye
Malayah Moore bullseye
Madison Spencer bullseye
Jackson Gilley 3D
Xitlally Santana 3D
Gunner Fountain 3D
Ember Waggoner 3D
Middle School
Eric Martin bullseye
Tucker Brush bullseye and 3D
Patience DeMoss bullseye
Cadence Campbell bullseye
Teazly Higgins bullseye and 3D
High School
Elizabeth Dalton bullseye
Dominic Smith bullseye
Matthias Shaw 3D
Elementary team 1st place 3D and Bullseye. Middle school team 1st place 3D and bullseye. High School team 2nd place 3D. Chloe Rhodenbaugh overall champion 3D. Elizabeth Dalton overall champion bullseye. Matthais Shaw overall chamion 3D and Junior Martin overall champion bullseye.
Start time of 5:00 Big gym JV Girls
Gym Assignments:
Little Gym: JV Boys after JV Girls are over. (5:30-5:45ish)
Ike Cearfoss Gym: 5:00 2 quarters JV Girls, Varsity Girls (6:00 start), Varsity Boys