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Top 5 Ways to Avoid the Flu

Flu season is upon us and because school attendance plays an important role in a student’s overall educational experience and helps students to become more successful in their academics, we want to help families avoid getting sick! If your student Read more

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No School – November 26, 2018

JUNCTION CITY, KAN. – Due to potentially hazardous winter weather, Geary County Schools USD 475 will be closed on November 26, 2018. This cancellation also includes activities and programs within the district (unless otherwise stated) and the workday for staff. Staff with Read more

Mardell Maxwell Visits JCMS

The following article was written by Lindsay Murphy. Pictures provided by Karen Laflin.   Mardell Maxwell, a 2004 graduate of Junction City High School, gave an engaging presentation to the eighth-grade class at Junction City Middle School on Friday, October 5th. Read more

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October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Parents, educators, students, and the community can play a huge role in preventing and responding to bullying. USD 475 recognizes the importance of helping students that have fallen victim to bullying and created a list of warning signs to help Read more

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Welcome Khbrat SUMMIT Teacher-Scholars

Geary County Schools USD 475 welcomed five Khbrat SUMMIT teacher-scholars from Saudi Arabia this week. These scholars have been working with Kansas State University to gain insight into US teacher preparation, curricula, content, policies/procedures, and teaching strategies. Read the rest Read more

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Upcoming Classified Job Fair

Geary County Schools USD 475 will be hosting a Classified Job Fair for paraprofessionals, teacher assistants, food service support, hall monitors, and other classified open positions for many district schools Tuesday, July 31, 2018, from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Freshman Read more

A multi-ethnic group of elementary school children are outdoors on a sunny day. They are wearing casual clothing. They are learning about nature in science class. A girl of African descent is using a magnifying glass to look for bugs.

Great Outdoors Month!

June is Great Outdoors Month and USD 475 would like to encourage you to #EscapetheIndoors and connect with nature. Visit www.greatoutdoors.org to see all the different outdoor activities that you can enjoy with your family and friends, and get ready for your next Read more

Principal Heather Oentrich speaks with students in a classroom.

New JCMS Principal Announced

JUNCTION CITY, KAN.  – Geary County Schools USD 475 announced last week that, Mrs. Heather Oentrich has accepted the position of Principal at the Junction City Middle School, which became open earlier this month. To read the rest of this Read more

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Author Alane Adams Visits JCMS

The following article was written by a student at JCMS. Who is Alane Adams? Alane Adams is a woman who loved writing since a young age but her family didn’t see it as practical profession. She was born in a Read more

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Online Enrollment

We’re glad you’re spending the year in Geary County Schools USD 475! When to use Returning Student Online Registration: If your student is currently enrolled and attending a school within our district and will return to that same school for the coming school Read more