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  • Welcome to Woodlawn

     

    Woodlawn Elementary School, located on 5.1 acres of land in North Lawrence, has a long history and can trace its roots back to the earliest settlements in the area. Originally named Fifth Ward School, in 1890, its teachers petitioned to change the name to Woodlawn because the building was surrounded by a wooded lawn of elm, birch, and walnut trees. The original building burned to the ground in 1923, and a new school, also named Woodlawn, was built in 1924. Woodlawn serves students in grades K-5, including offering a full-day kindergarten program.

    Did You Know? The United States Department of Education has recognized Woodlawn as a National Blue Ribbon School! In addition, the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force awarded Woodlawn its Challenge Award for inspiring high student achievement among populations with high ethnic and economic diversity.

    "Promoting a healthy self–image, positive attitude, and essential skills to live, learn and work in international society."

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  • Arrival and Dismissal Procedures 

     

    The front doors will open at 7:45 am for arrival. K-3rd grade will enter through the door of the commons area by the bike rack. The 4th and 5th graders will enter through the main entrance. The bell rings at 8:00 am to signal the beginning of our day.

    Dismissal
    Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 3:05
    Wed - 1:35

    Students must be signed out by a parent /guardian if they leave school early. Office staff may ask for ID before releasing the child.

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  • Employee of the Month

     

    Nominate a Woodlawn Staff Member for Employee of the Month!


    Nomination Form

    Employee of the Month

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  • 2023-2024 Enrollment

     

    To register for the 2023-2024 school year, click here.

    Once you have registered online, we will need these items to complete enrollment: 

    Current immunizations

    Certified birth certificate

    Contact information for the previous school (e.g., name, address, phone, fax)

    Proof of residency (Accepted: lease/buyers agreement, current water or electric bill)

    Physical (if entering a Kansas school for the first time and between the ages of 5-9) 


    Transfer Form (Due by March 31st) 

    School Supply List


    Not returning in the fall?

    Please let us know and have your new school send all records requests to rthompso@usd497.org so we can forward your student's records. 

     

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Information

  • School Hours
    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    8:00am - 3:05pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 1:35pm
    *doors open at 7:45*
     
    Principal
    Brandon Daley
     
    Administrative Assistant
    Rachel Thompson
    (785) 832-5920
     KSDE verifies this district has attained the highest level of achievement in providing services to children with disabilities
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