The 2026-2027 USD 480 Academic Calendar
about 24 hours ago, USD 480 Public Relations
2026-2027 USD 480 Academic Calendar - English
2026-2027 USD 480 Academic Calendar - Spanish
In the event of heavy rain or lightning that there will NOT be meals at the parks, but meals can still be picked up at the Liberal Memorial Library or the Rec Center if we have to leave the parks due to weather.
1 day ago, USD 480 Public Relations
Summer Meal Locations
USD 480 Summer Meals begin today!
These are available to ANY child 18 years old or younger.
Meals are served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Mondays through Thursdays at five locations. One meal per child per day and child must be present.
Locations:
Light Park - 1100 N. Kansas
Blue Bonnet Park - 1101 W. 8th
Liberal Memorial Library - 519 N. Kansas
Youth Recreation Center - 950 S. Grant
Mary Frame Park - 200 E. Pancake
2 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
Summer Lunch Locations 2026
Summer Lunch 2026 - English
Summer Lunch 2026 - Spanish

USD 480 Summer Meals return Monday, June 1, 2026!
Meals are served from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Mondays through Thursdays at five locations. One meal per child per day and child must be present.
Locations:
Light Park - 1100 N. Kansas
Blue Bonnet Park - 1101 W. 8th
Liberal Memorial Library - 519 N. Kansas
Youth Recreation Center - 950 S. Grant
Mary Frame Park - 200 E. Pancake

8 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
Summer Meals 2026 - English
Summer Meals 2026 - Spanish
In observance of Memorial Day, USD 480 will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026.

We will return to normal summer hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
12 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
USD 480 CLOSED - Memorial Day 2026

USD 480 pre-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year closes at the end of the day tomorrow!

Check your email or use this link https://power1.usd480.net to pre-enroll before May 22nd. This will save you time during enrollment week at the end of July. Parents can also use the PowerSchool Mobile App to pre-enroll by clicking More > Forms > Enrollment.

IMPORTANT: Application for Free/Reduced meals for the 2026-2027 school year will NOT be available until AFTER July 1st. Any Free/Reduced application submitted before July 1st will not be considered for the 2026-2027 school year.

13 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
26-27 PRE-ENROLLMENT
26-27 Pre-Inscripcion
🍎📓 USD 480 Educator of the Month | May 2026 ✏️🍎
🎉 Mrs. Kris Classen 👏
📚 Interventionist | Meadowlark Elementary School 📗

“While serving as an interventionist, Mrs. Classen continually takes on additional responsibilities that positively impact students, staff, and the overall school climate. Kris serves in multiple leadership roles throughout the building, including Building Union Representative, member of the Culture Committee, Behavior Team, Crisis Team, and 504 Coordinator. In each of these roles, she demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and a genuine commitment to supporting others. She consistently steps in wherever needed and approaches every challenge with a calm, solutions-focused mindset. Her work as the 504 Coordinator ensures students receive the accommodations and support necessary for success, while her involvement on the Behavior and Crisis Teams helps create a safe, caring, and responsive learning environment for all students. In addition, her contributions to the Culture Committee help strengthen staff morale and build positive relationships throughout the school community. Kris is respected by administration, staff, and students because of her kindness, strong work ethic, and willingness to serve others without seeking recognition. She leads by example, builds trust with those around her, and continuously goes above and beyond to meet the needs of the Meadowlark community.” - Ashley Bruce, Meadowlark Principal
14 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
EOM May 26 - Classen - 1
EOM May 26 - Classen -  2
EOM May 26 - Classen - 3
EOM May 26 - Classen - 4
USD 480 Board of Education Meeting - 5-18-2026 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107 - Baeza Absent
1.5 Approval of Minutes 5-4-2026, Passed 6-0
1.6 Approval of Minutes 5-14-2026, Passed 6-0
1.7 Approval of Agenda, Passed 6-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 6-0
4.1 WEBKIDSS, Passed 6-0
4.2 Braille Service Agreement, Passed 6-0
4.3 2026 ESY Speech Services, Passed 6-0
4.4 Teaching Tuition Agreement, Passed 6-0
4.5 Teaching Tuition Amendments, Passed 6-0
4.6 ESL Certified Position, Passed 6-0
4.7 Relay Education Training, Passed 6-0
7.1 Adjournment 6:52 p.m. Passed 6-0
16 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
There will be a regularly scheduled USD 480 Board of Education meeting today at 6:30 PM in room C107 at LHS East Campus. View agenda here: https://tinyurl.com/USD480BOE
16 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
BOE Meeting  - 4/6/26
Beginning today, USD 480 offices and campuses will be operating on summer hours.
Monday - Thursday
7 AM - 5:30 PM - Closed 12 to 12:30 PM
Closed Fridays
We will return to normal hours on Monday, July 27, 2026
16 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
Summer Hours 2026

🎉📏 The USD 480 2025-2026 School Year is officially over! ✏️🎉

🏫📚 To our families, thank you for making it a good year! 🖍️🎓

🔅☀️ Have a wonderful summer! ☀️🔅

🔍📲 Don't forget to keep up with our social media and website for important dates, announcements, and reminders throughout the summer months. 📅🖋️

20 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
Summer Break 2026
There will be a USD 480 Board of Education Special Meeting today at 6:30 PM at District Office. After opening items the board will immediately go into executive session. View agenda: https://tinyurl.com/USD480BOE
20 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
USD 480 BOE SPECIAL MEETING - 5/14/2026

🎓 8th Grade Graduation Information 🎓
📅 Thursday, May 14th 📅
Seymour Rogers Middle School
📍 SRMS Gymnasium
⏰ 8:15 AM - Last Names A-L
⏰ 9:30 AM - Last Names M-Z
SRMS End of the Year Awards
⏰ 1:00 PM - 7th Grade
⏰ 2:00 PM - 6th Grade
Eisenhower Middle School
📍 EMS Gymnasium
⏰ 9:00 AM
EMS 6th & 7th Grade End of the Year Awards
⏰ 1:00 PM - 6th & 7th Grade

22 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
SRMS 8th Grade Graduation 2026 - English
EMS 8th Grade Graduation 2026 - English
SRMS 8th Grade Graduation 2026 - Spanish
EMS 8th Grade Graduation 2026 - Spanish
Kinder Camp registration is open for the 2026-2027 school year! Kinder Camp is July 28th and 29th and is for all students attending kindergarten at USD 480 next school year. Here is the direct link to register: https://forms.gle/Nmiw8mciKhqUWqxL9
23 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
Kinder Camp 2026 - English
Kinder Camp 2026 - Spanish
This Week at USD 480 - Week of May 11
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!​
Thursday, May 14th is the last day of the 2026-2027 school year!
23 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
USD 480 Week of May 11
LHS Week of May 11
EMS Week of May 11
To all of our USD 480 Teachers, we hope you felt extra special this week and all the food, snacks, treats, and drinks helped you get through the chaos of the week. We appreciate you everyday, but we're glad there is a week set aside just for you! Thank you for all you have done to make this a successful year! Your well-deserved summer break is just a week away! Join us in celebrating our incredible USD 480 teachers!
26 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
Teacher Appreciation Week 2026

USD 480 pre-enrollment is open and it only takes about 5 minutes to complete!

Check your email or use this link https://power1.usd480.net to pre-enroll before May 22nd. This will save you time during enrollment week at the end of July. Parents can also use the PowerSchool Mobile App to pre-enroll by clicking More > Forms > Enrollment.

IMPORTANT: Application for Free/Reduced meals for the 2026-2027 school year will NOT be available until AFTER July 1st. Any Free/Reduced application submitted before July 1st will not be considered for the 2026-2027 school year.

28 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
26-27 PRE-ENROLLMENT
26-27 Pre-Inscripcion

Happy School Nurse Day to this caring and attentive group! Our school nurses play a vital role in the health of our students from daily cuts, scrapes, and bruises, to colds and allergies, to helping manage chronic illnesses throughout the year. Thank you, USD 480 Nurses for your continued and consistent care for our students!

28 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
School Nurse Day 2026
Tomorrow is Bike to School Day!!! Drivers, please be extra careful on the roadways during pickup and drop off times tomorrow. Students, pay attention, know your route, and use your bicycle safety training if you are biking to and from school tomorrow!
29 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
Bike to School Day 2026 - English
Bike to School Day 2026 - Spanish
Prairie View kindergarteners, 2nd graders, and administrators gave the BOE a sneak preview of their upcoming Cultural Fiesta at last night's meeting. They will be performing with the rest of the Prairie View grade levels tomorrow at 1:30 PM in the SRMS Gym. Thank you, Pioneers!
29 days ago, USD 480 Public Relations
PVE BOE Presentation - 5.4.26 - 1
PVE BOE Presentation - 5.4.26 - 2
PVE BOE Presentation - 5.4.26 - 3
PVE BOE Presentation - 5.4.26 - 4