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SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time benefit of $120 per year for each eligible child to help buy groceries during the summer months. Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs. Receiving SUN Bucks will not affect children or families' immigration status. For families who were pre-approved in January or applied and received a notice of approval since the application opened, benefits were recently distributed as follows (based on the primary applicant’s, not the child’s, last name): May 28 – A to G, May 29 – H to M, May 30 – N to S, May 31: T to Z. The one-time $120 benefit per eligible child was put onto a new or the household’s existing EBT card. For those that have not yet applied, the SUN Bucks application is available until 5 pm on August 29, 2025. Visit SUNBucks.dcf.ks.gov for more information.

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Random Drug Testing

Random Drug Testing Policy

All students in grades 7 through 12 who participate in a KSHSAA-sanctioned activity and/or sport will be included in the eligible pool for random drug testing, as administered by an independent testing facility. Participation in this program is mandatory for students involved in these activities. Students who choose to opt out of the drug testing program will be ineligible to participate in KSHSAA activities and/or sports.

Students who are not involved in KSHSAA activities or sports are not required to participate in the Random Drug Testing program. However, parents or guardians may choose to voluntarily enroll their student(s) in the testing pool by submitting a request to the school administration.

To provide a safe and drug-free educational setting where all students can achieve their full potential.

To help students manage social pressures that may lead to the use of illegal drugs. Early identification of drug usage can help families address addiction and other issues that may result from drug use. USD 320 would like to partner with parents and work collaboratively in establishing a “Helping Policy” assisting students and parents in identifying the use of illegal substances.

To guide students in making good choices and refrain from using illegal drugs.
In order to provide a drug-free environment and assist in the prevention of drug use, in wellness promotion, and in treatment of students who have engaged in drug use, Wamego students in grades 8-12 who participate in KSHSAA sponsored activities will be subject to random drug testing.

  • To provide a safe and drug-free educational setting where all students can achieve their full potential.

  • To help students manage social pressures that may lead to the use of illegal drugs. Early identification of drug usage can help families address addiction and other issues that may result from drug use. USD 320 would like to partner with parents and work collaboratively in establishing a “Helping Policy” assisting students and parents in identifying the use of illegal substances.

  • To guide students in making good choices and refrain from using illegal drugs.
    In order to provide a drug-free environment and assist in the prevention of drug use, in wellness promotion, and in treatment of students who have engaged in drug use, Wamego students in grades 8-12 who participate in KSHSAA sponsored activities will be subject to random drug testing.

Screening Process

  1. The testing facility will randomly select students to be tested from the eligible pool of students mentioned above for testing throughout the school year.
  2. The principal, assistant principal, or a trained medical provider will clip a small sample of hair from the student and place it in an envelope. The student will witness the sealing of the envelope, confirm his/her identification number, and verify or “vouch for” accuracy by initialing the envelope.
  3. The collected samples will be sent to a drug testing facility for analysis.
  4. Parents/Guardians will be contacted by the principal or assistant principal and given the results of each test within two to three weeks of the submission of the hair sample. Contact by phone and/or mail will be made for negative test results. Contact by phone will be made for positive test results.
  5. Students whose test has a positive result will meet with their parents/guardians and the principal or assistant principal.
  6. Positive test results are cumulative for a two-year period starting with the most recent positive test, and only during a student’s high school years.
  7. Detailed test results will be available only to the student, the parents/guardians, and to school administration who have a legitimate need to know.
  8. Eligibility impacts of testing will be communicated to appropriate coaches and sponsors as required.
  9. Once a student has been tested and the results have been returned, his/her number is placed in the general pool for further random testing. Therefore, it is possible that a student may be tested more than once during the school year and several times during their time at Wamego Middle School or Wamego High School.
  10. If parents/guardians question the validity of the test results they may request a second test be conducted on the same hair specimen at their own expense. It is important to note that any positive result has had two completely separate tests performed – an immunoassay screen and a mass spectrometry confirmation test. Additionally, environmental contamination is a non-issue because the facility utilizes the most extensive wash procedure in the industry. Numerous studies demonstrate the effectiveness of the wash procedure used.
  11. The testing facility uses a liquefying method to process hair samples. Positive results for prescription medication will be made negative after verification of the prescription is received.
  12. Any student request, after being selected for the random sample, for a parent or guardian to be present during the testing process will be honored. (provided test can be completed within 48 hours)
  13. Any student who refuses to submit to a drug test after being randomly selected and is currently participating, has participated in, or plans to participate in any of the school activities offered, will have participation suspended until a test is taken.
  14. In order for a student to be eligible for participation in a privileged activity (as defined by KSHSAA), the student must have a completed and signed opt-in form on file in the school office.
  15. All transfer students who choose to participate in KSHSAA activities will be educated on the drug testing policy and be provided a minimum 90-day window from the date of transfer before being included in the random testing pool.

Procedures in the event of a POSITIVE test result

Whenever a student’s test result indicates the presence of an illegal drug, the provision set forth will apply:

  • A student or parent/guardian may self-report drug usage at any time prior to selection in the random pool is allowed for compliance. The student may avoid eligibility consequences of the first violation by self-reporting as specified below. Self-reporting may only be used prior to a first violation. A subsequent positive test result will count as a second positive test.

    • In order to avoid the eligibility consequences when reporting prior to a first violation, students must complete an assessment from a certified addiction counselor, which may be of their choice, or they may utilize the contracted counseling addiction program provided by USD 320. USD 320 will cover the cost of the first consultation meeting if parents/guardians choose the program provided by USD 320. The assessment is to be completed within two weeks of the date of notification of the positive test. Failure to be assessed within that time period will lead to the student being barred from KSHSAA activities until it has been completed.
    • The student will complete three follow-up drug tests that will be scheduled in 90-100 day increments or upon return to school in the fall if the 90-100 time window is exhausted during summer break.

  • A first positive test will result in the following consequences:

    • A (14) calendar day suspension from KSHSAA activities as a participant. The student will continue to practice with the team/organization but will not participate in competitions/activities outside of practice during the suspended time.
    • The student will have an assessment with a certified addiction- counseling program. USD 320 will cover the cost of the first consultation meeting if parents/guardians choose the program provided by USD 320. The assessment is to be completed within two weeks of the date of notification of the positive test. Failure to be assessed within that time period will lead to the student being barred from KSHSAA activities until it has been completed.
    • The student will complete three follow-up drug tests that will be scheduled in 90-100 day increments or upon return to school in the fall if the 90-100 time window is exhausted during summer break.

  • A second positive test will result in the following consequences:

    • A (45) calendar day suspension from KSHSAA activities as a participant. With administrative approval and the coaches/sponsors’ consent, the student may practice with the team/organization but will not participate in competitions/activities outside of practice during this time.
    • The student will complete three follow-up drug tests that will be scheduled in 90-100 day increments or upon return to school in the fall if the 90-100 time window is exhausted during summer break.

  • A third positive test will result in the following consequences:

    • A (180) calendar day ban as a participant from all KSHSAA activities. The student will not be permitted to participate in practices during the banned period.
    • The ban may be reduced to ninety days if the student completes either a Certified Inpatient or Outpatient treatment program. The parent/guardian will be responsible for the cost of such a program. Proof of successful completion is required.
    • The student will complete three follow-up drug tests that will be scheduled in 90-100 day increments or upon return to school in the fall if the 90-100 time window is exhausted during summer break.