South Barber USD 255

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

The South Barber High School page is the location for everything happening at our 7-12 building. Be sure to follow that page for the latest in junior high and high school academics, sports, and other activities!

08/23/2026

Will you be their helper? Apply here if you are interested in being considered for an assistant day care position or a special education para-educator position! We can discuss part-time and full-time interests.

Administrative

08/17/2026

South Barber is preparing for the new school year with Open House events on Wednesday August 19 at 5:30 p.m. for the Elementary School and 6:30 p.m. for the Jr, Sr. High. The first day of school is Thursday August 20, 2026.

08/07/2026

USD 255 is HIRING. Check out our website southbarber.com/central-office/employment-opportunities for openings: FT Custodian, HS Special Education Teacher, Asst. Daycare Director..

08/03/2026

It's ENROLLMENT WEEK at USD 255; August 5,6,7.

Elementary: Prek-6th grade, 8:00-4:00. 913 Main, Kiowa, KS 67070

High School: 7-12th grade 8:00-4:00. 1220 N. 8th, Kiowa, KS 67070
Wednesday August 5th: Juniors and Seniors
Thursday August 6th: Freshmen and Sophomores
Friday August 7th: 7th and 8th Grades

07/27/2026

South Barber USD 255 (Kiowa, KS) has a Special Education teacher position to fill. Reach out to South Central Kansas Special Education Cooperative (SCKSEC) or Superintendent, Andi Giesen, with questions if interested.

Fostering Hope, Joy, and Purpose for All!

07/16/2026

Big News for South Barber USD 255 Families! We are thrilled to announce that South Barber USD 255 is upgrading our district-wide communication platform! To keep our community better connected, we ...

06/17/2026

South Barber Public Schools is proud to have a dedicated team of educators attending the 2026 AVID Summer Institute in Dallas, Texas. This week, these professionals are collaborating with peers from across the nation to bring back powerful, proven strategies that accelerate student learning and close the achievement gap.
Please join us in recognizing the commitment of our educators who are spending their summer sharpening their skills to support our students:

Cassidy Ricke
Kaynette Scheck
Colby Beck
Steven Neal
Jeffrey Rockett
Jennifer Tillotson
Michael Shklar
Kristy San Soucie
Jenny Cantrell
Katie Hughes

Thank you all for your continuous dedication to academic excellence and for ensuring every South Barber student is prepared for success.

06/04/2026

🏈 South Barber is taking over the 6-Man All-State Summer Kickoff Classic! 🏈
We are incredibly proud to announce that Chieftain nation is being well-represented out at the big game this weekend! Brayden Duvall will be taking the field to play, and our very own Coach Cantrell is on the sidelines helping coach the squad!
They are already on-site putting in the work and getting ready to represent South Barber against some of the best 6-man talent across Kansas and Colorado.
Here is everything you need to know to catch the action:
📅 When: This Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕚 Time: Game coverage starts at 11:00 AM
📺 Where to Watch: Stream it live on YouTube via the SaddleRock Sports channel!
Let's show our Chieftain pride and tune in this Saturday to support Brayden and Coach Cantrell! 🔴🔵
Check out the official graphic in image.png for more details on the event!