July 15 - From the Superintendent
Back-to-School Central
USD 231 schools re-open our doors to students on Wednesday, August 14 (K - 9, and any student new to GEHS) and Thursday, August 15 (PreK, returning 10, 11, and 12th-grade students)!! 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 2024-25 School Year
Enrollment for students new to the district and returning student re-enrollment will go live on Tuesday, July 16 (9:00 a.m.). Student schedules will go live for students and parents to view on Thursday, August 8 (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 2024-25 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 2024-25 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 2024-25 school year.
If a household has received an email from the Nutrition Services Department notifying them that their students are directly certified for the 2024-2025 school year, they do not need to complete an application, however, they must complete the Consent for Disclosure form to have fees waived.
Transportation for SY 24-25
Transportation enrollment for the 2024-25 school year runs now through July 26. Please note that bus enrollment is separate from school enrollment. You can submit an enrollment form for bussing at any point before July 26.
If you owe fees, there is an Early Bird discount if your form and payment is received by July 5 (see Transportation Enrollment Information page for details about fees). Forms of payment are credit card, check, or money order. Payments can be made in person at the First Student office or online at https://firstgroupgardner.revtrak.net/.
To access the enrollment information, go to USD231.com, district offices, transportation services, transportation service documents. Please read through the Transportation Enrollment Information page before completing the Enrollment Form.
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 it to usd231transportation@firstgroup.com, or you can drop it off at our office (19450 S. Gardner Road). Please note that this email is only monitored for enrollment forms; please do not send other correspondence through this email.
If you have any questions, please call the First Student office at 913-856-5650.
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.
