This being Staff Appreciation Week, several USD 247 staff members were recognized on Wednesday afternoon during a relaxed get-together at SHS.

Years of Service Award

5 years: Ronda Coltrane, Cathy Strukel, Tammie Taylor, Carla Thompson, Linda Weston, and Tricia Wyckoff.

10 years: Luke Witt.

15 years: Kevin Snow.

20 years: Tammie Hall and Beth Ulery (inadvertently left off last year).

KU Awards
(Honors colleagues who have served as a teacher of youth for 25 years): Debbie Clawson, Ben Coomes, Ann Cook, Ellen Harrington, Joyce Fox, Joe Martin, Rebecca Martin and Brenda Waugh.

Perfect Attendance Awards
Lyla Gaddy, Rick Grotheer, Ellen Harrington, Sonora Jones, Frank Pittman, Susie Robin, Bruce Washington, and Ray Whitlock.

Retirement
Bunnie Ross – 31 years; Phyllis Meyer – 28 years; and, Geraldine Brackney – 9 years.