School Closing Information
Listings of local news media
By Renae Hickert | Thursday, November 16, 2006
The superintendent, in advisement with district officials and area school districts, makes the decision regarding the closure of schools for USD 481 Rural Vista. Unless otherwise noted, late starts and closure affect all district facilities and programs. Below are the media outlets that report late starts and closures . . . read more
2007-2008 Calendar Approved
Changes will affect days off from school
The USD 481 Board of Education approved the 2007-2008 school calendar during a regular board meeting on December 12, 2006. Every family will be mailed the calendar and its implications. Two major accomplishments are gained with . . . read more
One to One!
Junior high students receive laptop computers
During a regular board meeting on December 12, 2006, the USD 481 board of education voted 6-0 to approve the purchase of 109 laptop computers to support learning for all junior high students. Parents and students will be initially oriented . . . read more
Superintendent's Message
How will our culture change the way we learn?
As hunters and gatherers, we taught our young by modeling, telling stories and drawing pictures. Much of our time was spent in gathering necessities for survival. Around 5,000 B.C., the agrarian age saw us maximize our crop yields to . . . read more
Preschool to start in 06-07
Kindergarten readiness is the key to a successful education
The Rural Vista board of education voted 7-0 in February to begin the process of establishing a licensed preschool and daycare for 3 and 4 year olds that live in the USD 481 school district. The funding from the program will be . . . read more
USD 481 Approves All Day Kindergarten
Additional instruction will be funded with new at-risk money
Continuing their quest to invest money early in the the lives of children to address achievement gaps, the USD 481 Board of Education unanimously approved all day kindergarten for the 2006-07 school year. All day kindergarten will be . . . read more
Communities Collaborate to Raise Funds for Disaster Relief
Total funds amount to $ 9,482.96
USD 481 Rural Vista, with the schools of Hope and White City, have teamed with the local community and other Kansas schools to raise disaster relief funds for the American Red Cross. A check will be issued to a representative of the . . . read more
