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Welcome to our Ware Elementary School website! We are thrilled to have you here. Our school is a vibrant community of students, teachers, and staff who are dedicated to learning, growing, and achieving our goals together. Here you will find information about our programs, curriculum, events, and opportunities for your child to excel in their academic and personal development. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child can reach their full potential. Thank you for visiting our website and we look forward to getting to know you and your family.
Sincerely,
Veronica Wait, Principal
VeronicaWait@usd475.org
785-717-4600
News & Announcements
![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.
![Junction City High School orchestra playing at USD 475 State of Education.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":2200}])
It was an amazing night in Geary County Schools USD 475 on Thursday as the district celebrated its 2024-25 school year in style at the 2025 State of Education Celebration in front of students, staff, board members, Fort Riley personnel and several community members.
![Courtney Lee with JCMS mascot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":1920}])
Courtney Lee is a 2006 graduate of Junction City High School. She also attended Washington Elementary and Junction City Middle School.
![Amy Moore conducting Seitz Elementary Choir.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":1920}])
Through her love of music, Seitz Elementary music teacher Amy Moore has been able to make a difference in student’s lives every single day.
![Junction City High School Technology Student Association Chapter holding winning plaques.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":2200}])
The Junction City High School Technology Student Association Chapter will be sending five students this summer to the National TSA Conference in Nashville, Tenn.