July 12 - From the Superintendent
July 12, 2023
JULY 12, 2023
Hello, USD 231 Patrons and Employees.
Can it really be mid-July already?! The summer months are flying by, but I hope that you are taking time spend time with loved ones and to recharge your batteries.
Please know building and district administrators are already hard at work in preparation for the upcoming school year! If you walk through our offices, you can sense the excitement and urgency with the start of school being just 28 days away!!!
There are several important reminders provided below. Please take a few minutes to review the material as I believe you will find they answer many of the questions you may have in regards to SY 23-24.
In closing, I am proud to be a part of a community of educators committed to the learning and achievement of the 6,000 young people across our schools. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to work alongside our Board of Education, employees, and community to realize this commitment for every student.
Let's build on the many accomplishments of the Gardner Edgerton School District and work together to ensure all students are prepared for their future!
Sincerely,
Brian
#Forwardas23ONE #WeAreUSD231
P.S. - Please follow me on Facebook (@usd231superintendent) and Twitter (@usd231supe) for more frequent updates!
Back-to-School Central
USD 231 schools re-open our doors to students on August 10 and 11! We have compiled almost everything you will need - from immunizations to bus route information to food service details and much, much more - all in one location to make the start of your school year as smooth as possible!
To access this information, please click the image on the right/above.
We will update this page throughout the summer so check back often for additional information.
Enrollment for the 2023-24 School Year
Enrollment for students new to the district and returning student re-enrollment will go live on Wednesday, July 19 (9:00 a.m.). Student schedules will go live for students and parents to view on Wednesday, August 9 (9:00 a.m.). To access the enrollment page, click the image on the right/above.
Change to National School Breakfast and Lunch Program
As a reminder, federal funding support that has provided students free school breakfasts and lunches in the past has ended. With this in mind, please be advised of the following items.
For the 2023-24 school year, families will once again pay full price for student breakfasts and lunches unless they apply and qualify for free or reduced meals through the district’s application process.
The new free and reduced application for 2023-24 is available on the USD 231 Nutrition Services webpage.
Families must apply for free or reduced food service and student registration fees each year.
Filling out the free and reduced application will be necessary before students can access free or reduced breakfast and lunches during the 2023-24 school year.
Transportation for SY 23-24
Transportation enrollment for the 2023/2024 school year is underway and runs through July 21, 2023.
To access the enrollment information, please click the image on the right/above.
The enrollment form is a PDF you can complete, save, and email to First Student. You can submit your form by saving a copy of the completed PDF and emailing to usd231transportation@firstgroup.com or you can drop it off at our office (19450 S. Gardner Road).
Annual Public Notice Regarding Developmental Screenings
The Gardner Edgerton School District offers developmental screenings for children up to 5 years (who are not kindergarten eligible). We also coordinate services with Infant Toddler Services of Johnson County (ITS) and USD 231 Parents as Teachers (PAT) for children birth to 3 years of age. If you live in the Gardner Edgerton district boundaries and have a child from birth to age 5 and you have concerns about his or her development, please call the Special Services Office at (913) 856-2080 to set up an appointment for screening.
There are other rights, which by federal and state laws are afforded to you and your exceptional child. A copy of these rights may be obtained free of charge by contacting the address or phone number below.
If you have a child who you feel may be in need of special education service(s), please contact your child’s building principal or Gardner Edgerton Special Services, 231 E Main, Gardner, KS 66030 — phone (913) 856-2080.
Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP)
To learn more, please click the image on the right/above.
To view events occurring at the district-level, please click the image on the right/above. To view school-specific calendars, please visit each building's respective website.
As a district parent, guardian, alumni or community member, you will receive A Message from Gardner Edgerton USD 231, our email newsletter with updates, celebrations and upcoming events, in your inbox.
Please be sure to follow USD 231 Schools on social media to keep up with all the great accomplishments happening across our district!