Graham County USD 281

Strong Schools, Strong Communities

USD 281 Office: (785) 421-2135
Hill City Grade School: (785) 421-3425
Hill City Junior/Senior High School:
(785) 421-2117

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Graham County-USD 281 serves approximately 382 students from Hill City, Bogue, Morland, Nicodemus, Damar, St. Our staff includes 1 superintendent, 2 building administrators, 2

counselors, 35 certified teachers, and 21 classified staff members. We are members of the Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center and Smoky Hill Education Service Center. The next accreditation cycle runs Fall 2022-Spring 2027. During this time we will conduct a needs assessment, establish goals, and work to continually improve various aspects of our district such as student achievement and climate and culture. BOARD OF EDUCATION
The USD 281 Board of Education has supported a variety of initiatives including:
-Secured entry and access at all doors in both buildings
-Ongoing maintenance and keeping all buildings updated and safe
-Technology in the classrooms and in the hands of the students
-K-12 Curriculum adoptions
-Highly qualified teachers
-Improving culture and climate

HILL CITY GRADE SCHOOL
Hill City Grade School hosts students in grades K-6; approximately 209 students are enrolled at HCGS. In addition, HCGS houses the Graham County Early Childhood Department which serves 33 pre-school students. Students enjoy a variety of regular classroom activities as well as music and PE every day. Additional HCGS information:
-Small class sizes
-Active PTO
-1:1 iPads for K-2nd students
-1:1 laptops for 3rd-6th students
-Interactive panels in all classrooms
-Full time health aide
-Full time Counselor
-Full time Librarian Aide- book check-out throughout the day.
-Interaction between grade levels & schools on projects
-Civic engagement projects
-Title I – Trained in Dyslexia

HILL CITY JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hill City Junior Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students in grades 7-12. In addition to core classes, we offer a range of electives: FACS, Art, Crafts, Band, Vocal Music, Agriculture, Technology, and Industrial Arts. We also offer six Career & Technical Education Pathways: Construction and Design; Family, Community, and Consumer Services; Web and Digital Communications; Power, Structural, and Technical Systems; Comprehensive Agricultural Science; and Teaching/Training. Additional HCJSHS information:
-Small class sizes
-High graduation rate
-Active Booster Club
-1:1 laptops for 7-12th students
-Interactive panels in all classrooms
In addition to academics, HCJSHS is a 2A high school offering a wide range of activities: cheerleading, cross country, volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, track, golf, Scholar’s Bowl, Science Olympiad, Student Council, FCCLA, KAY, FFA, Pep Club, and an annual school play. Please contact us with any questions or concerns at (785) 421-2135.