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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
![Trinity Rodriguez and Makayla Smith posing with medals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":1920}])
Geary County Schools USD 475 is proud to announce that Junction City High School recently had three seniors qualify for the 2025 SkillsUSA National Competition.
![Jaylah Buffington, Morgan Barrett and Shantee Dowd at nationals with JAG-K basket,]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745868537/usd475org/yn4kzgwyroywkvoxfew5/matthoover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745868537/usd475org/yn4kzgwyroywkvoxfew5/matthoover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745868537/usd475org/yn4kzgwyroywkvoxfew5/matthoover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745868537/usd475org/yn4kzgwyroywkvoxfew5/matthoover.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745868537/usd475org/yn4kzgwyroywkvoxfew5/matthoover.jpg","width":1500}])
The Junction City High School and H.D. Karns JAG-K programs had a banner weekend at the 2025 National Career Development Conference in Indianapolis, Ind.
![Junction City High School orchestra playing at USD 475 State of Education.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":2200}])
It was an amazing night in Geary County Schools USD 475 on Thursday as the district celebrated its 2024-25 school year in style at the 2025 State of Education Celebration in front of students, staff, board members, Fort Riley personnel and several community members.
![Courtney Lee with JCMS mascot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":1920}])
Courtney Lee is a 2006 graduate of Junction City High School. She also attended Washington Elementary and Junction City Middle School.
![Amy Moore conducting Seitz Elementary Choir.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":1920}])
Through her love of music, Seitz Elementary music teacher Amy Moore has been able to make a difference in student’s lives every single day.
![Junction City High School Technology Student Association Chapter holding winning plaques.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":2200}])
The Junction City High School Technology Student Association Chapter will be sending five students this summer to the National TSA Conference in Nashville, Tenn.