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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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Elyse Nguyen, a 2021 Junction City High School graduate, has definitely made the most of her time as a student at Yale University. She will graduate from Yale, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology on Monday, May 19.
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The Geary Community Schools Foundation awarded 16 scholarships and recognized 22 USD 475 retirees on Monday at the 19th annual Celebrating of Teaching Banquet.
![Student in the classroom smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":2200}])
Save your spot for the 2025-26 school year by enrolling today.
![Renee Creque smiling at a conference.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":2048}])
During her first-year teaching at Sheridan Elementary, Renee Creque has been able to inspire her students and create a positive classroom that is fun and engaging.
![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.