Local Schools

USD 475: We Believe All Can Achieve

Ron Walker, Superintendent
Pat Anderson, Associate Superintendent
123 North Eisenhower Drive
Junction City, Kansas 66441
Phone: 785-717-4000

Geary County Schools (USD 475) comprise the public schools in Junction City, Fort Riley, Milford and Grandview Plaza. The district operates 14 elementary schools, one middle school in Junction City, and one middle school on Fort Riley. Junction City High School, a Talent Development/Career Academy high school, serves both Junction City and Fort Riley students. All schools are fully accredited by the state of Kansas.

The district’s motto is “We Believe All Can Achieve.” Serving military families connected to the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, the district offers a rich, culturally diverse educational environment. In 2007, Geary County schools received 105 State Standard of Excellence Awards, and all schools achieved Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), as required under the No Child Left Behind federal requirements.

A lighthouse district in the area of curriculum and instruction, USD 475 is home to one of four nationally recognized high-performing schools honored by Education Trust, Inc; three Title 1 Distinguished Schools; six No Child Left Behind National Blue Ribbon Schools; and six Governor’s Achievement Award schools. USD 475 is recognized as a leader in student-centered instruction, staff development, and use of technology in the classroom. For more information about Geary County Schools USD 475 go to www.usd475.org

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School
200 N. Washington (785)238-2841
Junction City, KS 66441

Grades K-12 and Preschool
Lori Balderrama
Principal

E-mail: principal@saintxrams.org
Telephone: 785-238-2841
Fax: 785-238-5021
Parish: 785-238-2998

• St. Xavier School is a Preschool and Kindergarten through Grade 12 School.
• St. Xavier School is accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education and the North Central Accreditation Association.
• Provides young scholars with knowledge of basic Christian values as well as excellent instruction in all academic areas.
• All teachers are highly qualified and certified.
• Primarily Catholic in origin, yet open to children of all faiths.
• 55% of the students attending St. Xavier are Catholic. Parents of 60% of the students attending St. Xavier are in the military.
• Complete professional early childhood program for children age 3 and 4 years.
• All day preschool program for 4 year olds.
• All day kindergarten is available.
• After School Care program is available until 5:30 (K-6 and 4 year olds).
• Bus service is available for Fort Riley and rural Junction City students.
• Small student/teacher ratio allows educational advantages, including individual attention.
• Special Education and Title I services are available.
• St. Xavier Catholic School has a no-cut policy so all students interested in participating will be on the team as long as they meet the academic eligibility requirements.
• Football, volleyball, basketball, track, cheerleading and scholars bowl are offered at both the junior high and high school level.
• Forensics and golf are offered at the high school level.
• St. Xavier has cooperative agreements with Junction City High School that allows our student to participate in activities not available on our campus to include cross country, baseball and softball.