In an effort to promote safe and active transportation within the community, USD 475 has adopted the BLAST (Bicycle Learning and Safety Training) Program. The BLAST program consists of approximately 3 hours of classroom instruction on bicycle riding and safety Read more
The Board of Education held a work session this week to discuss and vote on several important decisions facing USD 475. Universal Screener Adoption Geary County is making significant efforts to identify the academic needs of its students. One way Read more
Each year, several organizations on Fort Riley hold an annual art and essay contest for elementary school students. Students of military families are encouraged to write an essay or create a piece of art that shows how military families thrive Read more
Kelly Ballard is the music teacher at Eisenhower Elementary School in Junction City. She has been teaching music for 13 years, and 8 of those years have been in Geary County Schools. Her passion for teaching expression through music is Read more
Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston has been focused on developing a plan to create a thriving and successful learning environment for the students of USD 475, since his arrival in April of 2019. This plan encompasses many parts of the learning Read more
Dr. Deb Gustafson is the Executive Director of Student Services at USD 475. She has a long history with the district, as she used to be the principal at Ware Elementary. Now, she spends her days (and often, her nights) Read more
Graduation is one of the biggest and most important milestones for young adults. However, not all students reach this accomplishment using a traditional path. Some students may arrive on this day using alternative methods. Today, two students at the HD Read more
Geary County USD 475 believes that community partnerships with local businesses and organizations are key to supporting our students. Some of those partnerships can result in financial dividends for use by our students. Mahaska is a regional food & beverage Read more
Two Board Members Receive Service to the Board Awards LaDonna Junghans and Tom Brundgart will both be stepping down from the Geary County Board of Education at the end of December, and the Board will welcome two new members in Read more
The new Junction City High school is currently under construction and progress reports say that construction is ahead of schedule. 12,000 square feet of concrete has been poured, and passers-by will start to notice walls being constructed in the coming Read more