The communications department oversees all district branding and logo usage. USD 475 strives for its brand to convey professionalism and competency to our families, community members and other partners, while also establishing trust and credibility among our stakeholders, which is especially important in a community with high transience.

USD 475 communications pieces should be recognizable as such by the branding, even pieces from individual schools.

The use of district images should be approved by communications. Branding must follow the district guidelines. School and district logos can be obtained by request for items such as district programs, events, and school/district-sanctioned promo items. For more information, please contact Matt Hoover, USD 475 Communications Coordinator at 785-717-4067. 

Information sent to Geary County Schools families comes either from an individual school or via the communications office. These messages are sent via email, text and phone call using the district’s Skyward information system. It is important to keep your contact information up-to-date so that messages are received.

There are many ways to stay informed about USD 475 schools, events, programs, career opportunities, Board of Education meetings and much more. Don't forget to follow USD 475 on our social media channels. 

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Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.

You can participate in this free service just by sending a text message of “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.

You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with “Stop”.

It is very important to keep your contact information up-to-date in Skyward so that messages are received.

SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so you can rest assured that your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.

June 21, 2024

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. – The Geary County Schools USD 475 communications department received four national awards on Friday from the National School Public Relations Association, including two “Awards of Merit” honors for its efforts in telling the stories and accomplishments of USD 475’s students and staff during the 2023-24 school year. 

The NSPRA’s Publications and Digital Media Excellence Awards recognize outstanding tactical materials such as publications, newsletters, videos, podcasts, websites, social media and more.

The USD 475 communications department, which is led by Matt Hoover, Communications Coordinator, took home the following awards: 

• 2024 NSPRA Award of Merit – Friday Night Scoreboard Infographic
• 2024 NSPRA Award of Merit – Alumni Spotlight Social Media Series
• 2024 NSPRA Honorable Mention – Back-To-School Photo
• 2024 NSPRA Honorable Mention – Assembly Excitement Photo

Hoover’s work will be honored on the NSPRA website and during the Annual Meeting and Celebration of Achievement at the NSPRA 2024 National Seminar on Sunday, July 14 in Bellevue, Washington.