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Geary County Schools Serving the Military Family

Unified School District 475

On October 19, 2005, the voters of Geary County U.S.D. 475 approved a $33 million bond issue for the construction of a new 1,100 student Junction City Middle School, a new 400 student elementary school and improvements/additions to other schools.  Sale of the bonds will take place on December 5, 2005.  Construction on the new buildings is expected to begin in March or April of 2006 with an anticipated completion date in the Fall of 2007.  The new construction is in response to the announced increase of soldiers and civillian personel at Fort Riley over the next 2 to 5 years.  U.S.D. 475 is planning for a significant growth in enrollment, which is projected to be at least 3,000 students by 2008.

All elementary schools have grades kindergarten-5. The five elementary schools on Fort Riley are Morris Hill, Jefferson, Custer Hill, Fort Riley, and Ware. Fort Riley Middle School serves students in grades 6-8. All High School students, including those living on Fort Riley, attend Junction City High School in the city of Junction City.

All schools are air-conditioned and are equipped with computer labs. Information on school boundaries, school statistics, fees, enrollment dates, and much more can be found here in the USD 475 website. [Learn More]

Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School
200 N. Washington (785)238-2841
Junction City, KS 66441

Principal: Roger Morris

St. Francis Xavier Parish Schools are located in the heart of downtown Junction City, KS, just a few minutes from Ft. Riley and the cities of Milford, Wakefield, and Manhattan. The campus offers pre-school, elementary, and secondary certified academics.

St. Xavier is a Catholic school that welcomes students of all faiths.The objective is to inspire withing the students a love for learning. THe faculty will expect and encourage high levels of critical thinking, continuing the tradition of educational excellence since 1871.

School Hours:
The normal school day begins at 7:40 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m.

After School Care Hours:
2:35-6:00 p.m.

School Mass Hours:
K-6 - Wednesday and Friday - 7:50 a.m.
7th & 8th - Monday and Friday - 7:50 a.m.
9th - 12th - Thursday - 8:40 a.m.

Bus Transportation:
Bus transportation is provided by Junction City Transportation Company for the surrounding rural Junction City communities and Ft. Riley.

On Site Cafeteria:
Provides breakfast and hot lunch prepared daily. All meals are prepared according to state guidelines. The State of Kansas free or reduced lunch program is available.