2023 Fall Newsletter
September 2023
Fort Leavenworth School District Families,
We are already off to a great start for the 2023-2024 school year! It is an honor to serve the Fort Leavenworth community as the Board President of the top school district in Kansas. As we progress through the first quarter, I encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities to participate around the district.
Our first district event is the Annual Freedom Walk, scheduled for Friday, September 8, 2023.
Another opportunity for parents to serve is on a school SITE Council. In USD 207, we are fortunate to have supportive and enthusiastic SITE Councils dedicated to playing a vital role in the school's activities that support student growth and achievement. In Kansas, SITE Councils are focused on discussing and supporting school improvement efforts through the accreditation process; ongoing support for students and staff of the school; making recommendations regarding school building budgetary allocations; enhancing efficiency and maximizing resources; and advocating for the educational needs of students. Our SITE Councils have been instrumental in support of our schools for many years, and the Board of Education values and very much appreciates their work and contributions.
I want to extend my thanks in advance to all parent volunteers who contribute significantly to the quality of education available to the students in the district’s four schools. This year, the implementation of the Visitor Aware Visitor Management System has increased the accountability of both our visitors and our volunteers. With over 60 volunteer applications submitted so far, I consider this a great response to the new, more thorough, process of becoming a USD 207 Volunteer.
I thank students for their dedication to learning, and parents for supporting them in their academic work and extracurricular activities.
Myron J. “Mike” Griswold
President, Board of Education
USD 207
Welcome to the Fort Leavenworth School District, USD 207. We have effectively hit the ground running and are off to a great start. Whether you are a returning family or new to Fort Leavenworth, our focus is to achieve academic success for all students.
We are unique in both the country and the state as a “coterminous” public school district. Coterminous is defined as a state public school district whose boundaries completely reside on Federal Property. This title is held by only seven school districts in the country (3 in Texas, 2 in North Dakota, 1 in Arizona, and us).
Welcome to the Fort Leavenworth School District, USD 207!
Throughout the beginning of this school year, we hope all our students and their families are enjoying their time within our schools at Fort Leavenworth. Our district strives to partner with you to help form the foundation for a lifetime of success for your child. As educators at USD 207, we provide learning opportunities for your child targeting their learning potential in order provide a foundation leading to a lifelong joy of learning.
In order to maximize learning outcomes for our students, educators at USD 207 work within a Professional Learning Community (PLC). A model designed for continuous improvement, our staff utilizes time during professional development, including early release days beginning in September, and throughout the school year to work interdependently to clarify and achieve common essential and priority learning goals driven by our Kansas Curricular Standards. Each teacher team then uses evidence of student learning to identify individual students who are meeting learning targets, need additional time and support, or are achieving beyond. The collaboration of teacher teams also extends beyond their grade level into vertical teams in order to support students in a progression of learning into future grades.
We value our partnership with you in your child’s education and appreciate the large turnout and participation in the recent Parent-Teacher Conferences. We also look forward to seeing you at the many school activities and events that will continue to occur throughout this school year. Community and school events are an important component of the educational experience for all of our students at Fort Leavenworth and we are grateful for your ongoing support of our schools. We are glad you are here!
Our food service staff is dedicated to providing healthy food with safety measures for both staff and students alike. We are committed to ensuring a great breakfast and lunch experience for your children. We offer a strong variety of comfort and recognizable foods in our menu that are not only nutritious, but will appeal to and help educate your child about the importance of making nutritious choices. Please take the time to read about our food service program, meal prices, and more.
Food Service Payments can be completed through Skyward Family Access AND RevTrak.
The Fort Leavenworth School District recognizes that our students live in an increasing technologically focused world and that it is a core responsibility to provide students with the skills and experiences to compete and excel using technology in their academic life and beyond.
Access to technology is important, but being safe and responsible online is equally important. The Technology Department started the school year by meeting with students and teachers to review the Acceptable Computer Use Policy and identify Digital Citizenship. Check out our video for Chromebook Use. For parents looking for more information about digital content, we recommend the Common Sense Media website. This nonprofit organization identifies media and technology tools as well as provides recommendations on resources and helps families navigate the digital world as digital citizens.
School buses are designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries. This, along with required procedures executed by our Transportation Department, provides a proactive approach to transporting students safely each day. In the event of an emergency, our drivers and students need to know the procedures for safe evacuation. In October, all bus routes will experience an evacuation drill utilizing the front door exit. The next scheduled evacuation will be conducted in the second semester, utilizing a rear door exit.
Find more bus safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
If you have made it this far, I am impressed! 🙂
We are so glad you are here! Military families face numerous transitions with differing impacts on each family member. Our team is here to support you, encourage a sense of belonging, and make connections to organizations and resources in the community.
Please reach out - we would love to help!
