As parents begin to think about the upcoming school year, we want you to be aware of the various fees associated with sending your child to school in USD 481.
FEES (JS)
Students will be assessed fees for the following:
● Student Material Fees are $60 per student (K – 12) with a maximum of $240 per family.
● Student Material Fees for qualified reduced families based on free/reduced meal application status is $30 per student with a $120 maximum per family.
● Student Material Fees for qualified free families based on free/reduced meal application status is $0 per student.
● At-Risk Pre-Kindergarten will have 12 requested slots. Those students will have no fees for Pre-Kindergarten.
● Any additional qualifying at-risk Pre-K students will have no fees.
● Additional Pre-Kindergarten students that do not qualify for at-risk will pay $150 per month plus any other fees. Fee payment is required at enrollment time if possible. Parents may make alternative arrangements with administration.
● Meal costs:
● K- 5 = $3.10
● 6-12 = $3.25
● Adults = $4.10
● Breakfast
● K-12 = $2.00
● Adults = $2.40
● Extra Milk = $.50
Special BOE Meeting
June 24, 2024
7 pm at White City
Agenda: Insurance
White City Schools and USD 481 Rural Vista would like to welcome Mr. Isaac Lopez as our new Junior High Teacher for the 24/25 School Year!
White City Schools and USD 481 Rural Vista would like to welcome Mrs. Holly Campuzano as our new Kindergarten Teacher for the 24/25 School Year!
How Can You Host a High School Exchange Student?
Two White City students will be attending the nineteenth annual Youth Civic Leadership Institute at the Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas. Many outstanding nominations from around the state were submitted. The nominating Committee has selected Parker Diekmann and Amelia Friedli to receive a scholarship to this year’s Youth Civic Leadership Institute from July 10-12, 2024.
Congratulations Amelia & Parker!
White City Schools celebrated the dedication of 3 long time staff members as they ride off into retirement. Debbie Fairbanks, elementary special ed; Kathy Hubka, school nurse; & Vernetta Hammersmith, junior high math. Best wishes to these amazing women.
USD 481 Board of Education is having a special meeting on May 20th , 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at White City Schools. The discussion will be limited to Personnel.
May 13, 2024 Board of Education Agenda
Hope and White City band students played together for the first time in Rural Vista history today. In preparation for the Worlds of Fun Music Festival on Friday, May 17th, both bands combined today in White City to practice their pieces for the upcoming event. After spending the morning practicing together, the combined band performed their musical numbers for the school and community.
Thank you to Mr. Ben Schierling for his amazing work with these students this year!
Reminder: No After School Program on Wednesday, May 15th!
The last day for the After School Program will be May 14th at both Hope and White City!
Thank you to our school cooks, Christina Allenbaugh and Shana Watkins!
Happy School Lunch Hero Day!
You make the best meals!!!!
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 - 10
If you or your child has had a teacher that has made a difference in your lives, please reach out during Teacher Appreciation Week and let that teacher know how much you appreciate them.
School’s Out For
SUNFLOWER SUMMER!
A program from Kansas Tourism that offers Kansas families free admission to attractions across the state, throughout the summer.
MAY 25 – AUGUST 11, 2024
ATTRACTIONS
Put 220+ Places In Your Pocket
They say the best things in life are free, and they’re right.
Sunflower Summer offers Kansas families a get out of the house free card you can carry in your pocket. A chance to have free rein (and free admission) visiting museums, zoos, historical attractions and nature centers. An app for free family fun!
https://sunflowersummer.org/
Todays(4/25) JH Track meet at Solomon has been postponed until next Thursday May 2nd. Same time and place on the 2nd!
USD 481 Families
Medicaid is requiring families to sign up for benefits. If you have let your medicaid benefits lapse, please renew through kancare.ks.gov.
Thursdays(4/25) High School track meet @ Manhattan has been moved to Wednesday(4/24) with a 3pm start time!
We will cancel our HS Awards Banquet scheduled for Wednesday due to the track meet being moved!
You can complete your physicals for next school year starting May 1st!
Late Start on Wednesday, April 10th
There will be no preschool that day.
No breakfast offered.
Bus will run 2 hours later for pick up in the morning.
Do not drop off your child prior to 9:45 am as there will not be supervision.
School will start promptly at 10:00.
