Yesterday, in honor of School Board Appreciation Month, our USD 480 board members received a giftbox with something from each of our nine schools. We appreciate all they do for our district and community, seen and unseen. They sacrifice so much of their time, not just at board meetings, to ensure our staff and students are cared for and that they are provided with everything they need to succeed. Their selflessness and ability to make tough or perhaps unpopular decisions helps make USD 480 a great place while striving for continuous improvement. Thank you, USD 480 Board of Education! This month and every month!
This Week at USD 480 - Week of January 26, 2026.
We are back to normal schedules and activities tomorrow!
We are back to normal schedules and activities tomorrow!
USD 480 Board of Education Meeting - 1/26/2026 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107 - Baeza Absent
1.5 Approval of Minutes 01-12-2026, Passed 6-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda, Passed 6-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 6-0
4.1 December ACH Payment, Passed 6-0
5.1 Gym Flooring Refinishing, Passed 6-0
5.2 Early Graduation, Passed 6-0
5.3 National School Board Conference, Passed 5-1, Hatcher voting against
5.4 SRO Backpay, Passed 6-0
8.1 Executive Session, Passed 6-0
9.1 Adjournment 7:53 p.m. Passed 6-0
1.5 Approval of Minutes 01-12-2026, Passed 6-0
1.6 Approval of Agenda, Passed 6-0
3.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 6-0
4.1 December ACH Payment, Passed 6-0
5.1 Gym Flooring Refinishing, Passed 6-0
5.2 Early Graduation, Passed 6-0
5.3 National School Board Conference, Passed 5-1, Hatcher voting against
5.4 SRO Backpay, Passed 6-0
8.1 Executive Session, Passed 6-0
9.1 Adjournment 7:53 p.m. Passed 6-0
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
Out of an abundance of caution, there will be NO SCHOOL at USD 480 today, Monday, January 26, 2026. ALL activities and practices for today are CANCELED as well.
Dear USD 480 Parents and Guardians,
Due to the extreme cold and wind chill expected tomorrow morning, school will operate on a 2 hour delayed start on Monday, January 26, 2026. School will start at 10 AM to help ensure the safety of our students and staff. There will be NO AM Preschool.
We recognize that travel conditions and weather tolerance vary by student and family and want to provide every family with adequate time to safely get their children to school. Parents and guardians are encouraged to arrange transportation for their children if possible or to make the best individual decision for their family when determining whether it is safe for their child to attend school.
Student safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we try to monitor forecasts and respond to conditions as they arise. Please continue to monitor school communications for any additional updates.
Thank you for your support and partnership.
Due to the extreme cold and wind chill expected tomorrow morning, school will operate on a 2 hour delayed start on Monday, January 26, 2026. School will start at 10 AM to help ensure the safety of our students and staff. There will be NO AM Preschool.
We recognize that travel conditions and weather tolerance vary by student and family and want to provide every family with adequate time to safely get their children to school. Parents and guardians are encouraged to arrange transportation for their children if possible or to make the best individual decision for their family when determining whether it is safe for their child to attend school.
Student safety is our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we try to monitor forecasts and respond to conditions as they arise. Please continue to monitor school communications for any additional updates.
Thank you for your support and partnership.
There will be NO SCHOOL at USD 480 Friday, January 23, 2026. This is out of an abundance of caution and with the expectation of worsening conditions throughout the day. Stay safe and warm.
This Week at USD 480 - Week of January 19, 2026
🍎📓 USD 480 Educator of the Month | December 2025 ✏️🍎
🎉 Mr. Noel Delgado 👏
🎼 Band | Seymour Rogers Middle School 🎺
"Mr. Delgado exemplifies excellence in music education through his dedication, high expectations, and ability to inspire students at every level. He builds not only strong musicians, but confident, disciplined, and collaborative learners. In addition to their musical growth, Mr. Delgado empowers his students through real-world experiences. For example, his band students operate a morning coffee café to raise funds to repair and maintain instruments, teaching responsibility, teamwork, and entrepreneurship." - Mr. Jason Diseker, SRMS Principal
🎉 Mr. Noel Delgado 👏
🎼 Band | Seymour Rogers Middle School 🎺
"Mr. Delgado exemplifies excellence in music education through his dedication, high expectations, and ability to inspire students at every level. He builds not only strong musicians, but confident, disciplined, and collaborative learners. In addition to their musical growth, Mr. Delgado empowers his students through real-world experiences. For example, his band students operate a morning coffee café to raise funds to repair and maintain instruments, teaching responsibility, teamwork, and entrepreneurship." - Mr. Jason Diseker, SRMS Principal
USD 480 Board of Education Meeting - 1/12/2026 - 6:30 pm - LHS East Annex - Room C107
2.1 Election of Board of Education President Brad Carr, Passed 7-0
2.2 Election of Board of Education Vice President Sarah Thompson, Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Minutes 12-8-2025, Passed 7-0
3.2 Approval of Minutes 12-22-2025, Passed 7-0
3.3 Approval of Agenda, Passed 7-0
5.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 7-0
6.1 Monthly Bills, Passed 7-0
7.1 Annual Financial Statement Audit FY 24-25, Passed 7-0
7.2 Health Insurance Committee, Passed 7-0
7.3 Early Graduation, Passed 7-0
7.4 Employee Handbook 7-0
7.5 Foreign Language Textbook Adoption, Passed 7-0
7.6 Weed Control, Passed 7-0
7.7 25-26 Wellness Policy, Passed 7-0
7.8 Website, Passed 7-0
7.9 Resolution J, N, P, Q, Passed 7-0
10.1 Adjournment 8:51 p.m. Passed 7-0
2.1 Election of Board of Education President Brad Carr, Passed 7-0
2.2 Election of Board of Education Vice President Sarah Thompson, Passed 7-0
3.1 Approval of Minutes 12-8-2025, Passed 7-0
3.2 Approval of Minutes 12-22-2025, Passed 7-0
3.3 Approval of Agenda, Passed 7-0
5.1 Approval of Consent Agenda, Passed 7-0
6.1 Monthly Bills, Passed 7-0
7.1 Annual Financial Statement Audit FY 24-25, Passed 7-0
7.2 Health Insurance Committee, Passed 7-0
7.3 Early Graduation, Passed 7-0
7.4 Employee Handbook 7-0
7.5 Foreign Language Textbook Adoption, Passed 7-0
7.6 Weed Control, Passed 7-0
7.7 25-26 Wellness Policy, Passed 7-0
7.8 Website, Passed 7-0
7.9 Resolution J, N, P, Q, Passed 7-0
10.1 Adjournment 8:51 p.m. Passed 7-0
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
This Week at USD 480 - Week of January 12, 2026
There will be NO SCHOOL at USD 480 today, Friday, January 9, 2026. This is out of an abundance of caution with the expectation of worsening conditions throughout the day. Please stay safe.
With the potential for winter weather in the forecast for tomorrow, Friday, January 9, 2026, a decision will be made on school closures or delayed start before 6:00 AM. The safety of our students and staff will always be our top priority. IF there is a change to the day’s schedule, USD 480 will release all pertinent information through every outlet at our disposal. This includes local media, Wichita television stations, social media and on our website. We will also be sending a text message to parents, so today would be a good time to make sure you have your correct phone number in PowerSchool and have notifications turned on.
Thank you for working with us as the uncertainty of weather in our area can make these decisions difficult to make with any degree of certainty.
Thank you for working with us as the uncertainty of weather in our area can make these decisions difficult to make with any degree of certainty.
We are so excited to welcome our students back tomorrow for the Spring Semester! We hope everyone had a wonderful break! There are 83 school days left in the 2025-2026 school year and the countdown to May 14th begins tomorrow. Let's have a wonderful second semester, USD 480!
REMINDER: The NEW Liberal High School Attendance and Tardy Procedures will go into effect tomorrow, Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Please be familiar with the changes as we begin the second semester tomorrow.
LHS PARENTS AND STUDENTS! STARTING IMMEDIATELY: Please be aware that we have changed the entry and exit lanes for pickup and drop off at the FRONT(South side) of main campus. The first entry (East) off of Western on 2nd will be an ENTER ONLY, while the 2nd drive (West) will be an EXIT ONLY! The parking lot lanes will be one direction only, from East to West.
This Week at USD 480 - Week of January 5, 2026
Second Semester starts on Wednesday, January 7, 2026!
Second Semester starts on Wednesday, January 7, 2026!
Special Board Meeting - 12/22/25 - 5:45 pm - District Office
Absent: Brown, Hatcher
1.5 Approval of Agenda - Passed 5-0
2.1 Executive Session - Passed 5-0
3.1 1707 West 2nd Street - Passed 5-0
Adjournment @ 6:07pm
Absent: Brown, Hatcher
1.5 Approval of Agenda - Passed 5-0
2.1 Executive Session - Passed 5-0
3.1 1707 West 2nd Street - Passed 5-0
Adjournment @ 6:07pm
There will be a special USD 480 Board of Education meeting today at 5:45 PM at the USD 480 District Office. View agenda here: https://tinyurl.com/USD480BOE
