Humboldt to decide 4-day school option

A committee is studying the pros and cons of a shorter school week and will give a presentation to school board members in March. The board is expected to decide by April.
by Richard Luken
Published: February 22, 2023
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A committee is studying the pros and cons of a shorter school week and will give a presentation to school board members in March. The board is expected to decide by April.

HUMBOLDT — School board members are expected to decide by April whether they will institute a four-day school week for Humboldt-USD 258.

A committee looking into pros and cons of a shorter school week will present information to Board of Education members in March.

The school board has the final say. 

Richard Luken

Richard has been a part of the Register family since 1994. Richard covers general news and, on occasion, sports. A native of Moran, Richard came to the paper while still a student at Allen Community College. With mentors former publisher Emerson Lynn Jr. and former veteran reporter Bob Johnson at the ready, Richard learned how to be a star reporter. Over the span of his 28 years his news beats have included school board meetings for Districts 257 and 258, as well as Allen Community College trustee meetings. He’s also routinely covered city council meetings for Iola, Humboldt, LaHarpe and Moran. He’s covered floods, wrecks, true crime — everything from heart-warming to heart-breaking stories. For his work, Richard has consistently won top awards in statewide competitions year after year. Outside the office, he enjoys sports, reading and keeping up with the kids and grandkids.

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