All students can learn regardless of previous performance or personal background

All students have the right to learn without being disrupted by others

Communication is an essential part of the education process

Students' self esteem can and should be enhanced

Students should learn to work cooperatively

Students share in the responsibility for their own learning and actions

Education is a cooperative effort among the student, school, family, and community

All cultural and ethnic groups should be recognized and treated equitably

All students will be provided with educational opportunities needed to reach their full potential

Extra-curricular activities play an important role in the educational process

Learning is a life-long process

High expectations are the basis for a strong education system

DISTRICT INFORMATION  

Graham County-USD 281 serves approximately 382 students from Hill City, Bogue, Morland,   Nicodemus, Damar, St. Peter, Penokee, and Lenora.

Our staff includes 2 building administrators, 2 counselors, 35 certified teachers, and 21 classified staff members. We are members of Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center and Smoky Hill Education Service Center.

USD 281 is currently in year 1 of the KESA process focusing and working to select goals for the remainder of this 5 year cycle.