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Morris Hill Elementary has been the home of the Panthers since 1957. We are one of four elementary schools on the army military installation of Fort Riley, Kansas. We recently earned the National Blue-Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence. What makes Morris Hill unique is the supportive relationships we build among ourselves, our students, and their families. When families call or visit our school they are welcomed with open arms. The trusting relationship established from the beginning helps create a path for success. Morris Hill has received several accolades over the years and when asked what makes us so successful it comes down to the relationships we build with our students and their families.
Mrs. Melisa Burgess, Principal
MelisaBurgess@usd475.org
785-717-4650
News & Announcements
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Nicholas Paradas, a music teacher at Grandview Elementary and Milford Elementary, is making a difference not only in USD 475, but also as a member of the prestigious Sonus Chamber Choir, a professional recording ensemble based out of Topeka.
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Geary County Schools USD 475 received word this week that two of its social workers in Teresa Palmer and Stephanie Holloway were selected as finalists for Kansas School Social Worker of the Year by the Kansas School Social Worker Association.
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The National Federation of State High School Association announced on Friday that Junction City High School USD 475 junior Jamarcus Tyson has been invited to serve on the NFHS National Student Advisory Council - NSAC.
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Geary County Schools USD 475 is proud to announce that it had 140 fourth and fifth grade students inducted into its National Elementary Honor Society chapter this school year.
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Junction City High School USD 475 is blessed to have one of the best FFA programs in the entire state and region, and agriculture teacher Laura Miller is a big reason why.
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During the 2024-25 school year, we have missed nine days due to severe weather conditions and we need to make up time to meet the minimum state requirements.