Dr. Anthony Lewis Shares Post-Entry Plan

Dr. Anthony Lewis became USD 497's ninth superintendent of schools on July 1, 2018.

Join us for the annual ONE DREAM MLK Celebration

USD 497 invites the public to attend this community celebration on January 24 at Southwest Middle School.

Power Up for the New School Year!

The district continues to implement a new student information and learning management system, PowerSchool, for the 2018-19 school year.

Enroll Anytime, From Anywhere

New students may begin 2017-18 enrollment online at any time and from any computer. Visit our Enrollment Center, 110 McDonald Drive, to complete the process. Call the Enrollment Center at 785/330-1921 or drop by between 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday for assistance. (Enrollment for the 2018-19 school year will begin in mid-February.)

Lawrence Voters Invest in School Improvements

Registered voters in USD 497 approved $87 million in secondary school improvements in 2017, following community support for $92.5 million in elementary school improvements in 2013. This is where you will find updates about both school bond issues.

Learning Forward, Future Ready

Our challenge is to commit to ensuring every child is future ready. We are preparing our students with 21st-century skills and strategies so they can compete globally.

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