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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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During her first year of teaching French at Junction City High School, Laurie Biehler has allowed her students minds to shine as bright as the sunshine on a mid-January day by partnering and communicating, weekly, with a school in France.
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Did you know that Junction City High School USD 475 has created a scholarship portal feed for seniors?
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The Kansas State Department of Education announced on Monday that Spring Valley Elementary first grade teacher Denise Acosta and Junction City High School audio and video teacher Easton Lager were both named 2024-25 Kansas Horizon Award honorees.
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Join Geary County Schools USD 475 on Jan. 14-15 for the 2025 USD 475 Career Fair.
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With the winter weather in the area overnight, USD 475 will remain closed on Friday, Jan. 10. All activities have been canceled.
For the safety of our students and staff, Geary County Schools USD 475 schools will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 9. All athletic and after-school activities have been canceled.