NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Jessica Thomas, principal of Allen STEM Magnet School, wants to remind parents that their students who are in kindergarten through 6th grade in the 2024-2025 school year are welcome to apply.
"Everyone has an equal shot at getting in, regardless of if you live in the USD 308 boundaries or if you're outside of them," Thomas said. "STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. A magnet school is just a school that has a specific focus. That's what we specifically focus on. We are all about hands on education, giving kids opportunities to do things that they would do in the real world, to practice for careers."
There is a special open house event Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the school at 403 West 10th in Hutchinson.
"We specifically focus on engineering," Thomas said. "We have an engineering curriculum that all of our kids, K-6, get to participate in, where they are building things, designing things, testing out their designs. Those are things we try to incorporate daily."
There will be students and staff members there to meet anyone interested, answer your questions, and show what the school is all about. There will also be special activities for incoming kindergarten students.
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