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Join us as we explore the world of Circle Public Schools, sharing inspiring stories, delving into the inner workings of our district, exploring innovative education, and celebrating the achievements of our students and educators.
Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or just passionate about education, TBird Talk is your go-to source for community conversations and behind-the-scenes insights. Get ready for a journey into the heart of Circle Public Schools, where excellence meets innovation. Welcome to TBird Talk!
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- Season 4, Episode 1: Welcome Back! · 12 min. · Sæson 4 Episode 1Superintendent Don Potter and Assistant Superintendent Tony Holguin kick off the 2026–2027 school year with updates on summer facility projects, expanded full-day pre-K, new cell…
- Season 3, Episode 5: PreK & Kindergarten in 375 · 16 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 5In this episode of T-Bird Talk, Superintendent Don Potter and Sara Potter are joined by Pre-K teacher Rebecca Fitch and Kindergarten teacher Devin Willhite to explore the…
- Season 3, Episode 4: Check-In with Mr. Carroll & Nonresident Enrollment · 14 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 4In this episode of T-Bird Talk, Superintendent Don Potter and Director of Community Relations and Development Sara Potter as they talk with Circle High School Principal Matt…
- Season 3 Episode 3: Check-In with Mrs. Coons · 16 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 3In this episode of T-Bird Talk, Circle Oil Hill Elementary Principal Sarah Coons shares how Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) shape collaboration across the district. She…
- Season 3, Episode 2: Catching Up with Mr. Lechien · 17 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 2This summer we spent some time catching up with Kansas Assistant Principal of the Year and incoming CMS principal, Mr. Lechien. Listen to get to know Mr. Lechien a little better…
- Season 3 Episode 1: Settling In at Circle: Reflections on Year One · 18 min. · Sæson 3 Episode 1In this episode of TBird Talk, hear from teachers and our director of learning & intervention who just wrapped up their first year at Circle. They share what it was like to join…
- Season 2 Episode 4 - A Conversation with CHS Musicians · 19 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 4In this episode of Tbird Talk, Superintendent Don Potter sits down with Circle High School students Carly, Chandler, Nick, and Eriden to dive into the heart of the band and choir…
- Season 2 Episode 3 - Inside Work-Based Learning: CHS Seniors Share Their Journey · 16 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 3In this episode, CHS seniors Parker Ebberts and Riley Bump join us to share their experiences in the Wesley Healthcare High School Observation Program, offered through CHS…
- Season 2 Episode 2 - Weather Cancellations, Making the Call · 16 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 2Snow days—love them or hate them, have you ever wondered how the decision to cancel school is made? Plus, are you sure you're signed up to get the alert if we do cancel? Tune in…
- Season 2 Episode 1 - Welcome Back! · 15 min. · Sæson 2 Episode 1In our welcome back episode, Superintendent Don Potter and Director of Community Relations and Development, Sara Potter, welcome our Thunderbird community back to school! They…
- Episode 6 - Summer Meal Program with Michael Janzen & Margueriette Wright · 16 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 6Assistant Superintendent Michael Janzen and Director of Nutrition Services Margueriette Wright join us this week to give us all of the information on the Summer Meal Program!…
- Episode 5 - What Pre-Kindergarten’s All About at Circle Public Schools with Guests Mrs. Lindsey and Mrs. Brundage · 15 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 5This week, Pre-Kindergarten teachers Mrs. Kimberley Lindsey and Mrs. Sonja Brundage join Mr. Potter to discuss the history of Circle Public School's pre-kindergarten program, its…
- Episode 4 - Girls State Wrestling Champion Lexi Wall & Coach Casey Gobel · 12 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 4Join us as we talk to Lexi and Coach Gobel about winning the first state wrestling championship for Circle High School and "The Program."
- Episode 3 - Navigating the Move to 7th-Grade with Guest 7th Grade Student Perry Haines · 11 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 3Tune in to our latest episode as we sit down with Perry Haines, a seventh-grade student at CMS, to delve into navigating the transition to middle school. Perry opens up about her…
- Episode 2 - "What is the Life Skills Survey?" with Guest CHS Counselor Kelly Ankrom · 10 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 2Join Superintendent Don Potter and Director of Community Relations & Development Sara Potter for the second episode of TBird Talk. In this episode, we'll talk with Circle High…
- Episode 1 - Establishing a Circle Rec Commission with Nick Engels · 13 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 1Join us, with Circle community member, Nick Engels to talk a little about the Circle Rec program and efforts to create a Circle Rec Commission.







