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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
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Geary County Schools USD 475 is blessed to have some amazing Special Education social workers who go above and beyond for students and staff at each of our schools throughout the district.
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Geary County Schools USD 475 will host its 2025 Back-To-School Carnival on Friday, Aug. 1 at Junction City High School. Gates open at 6 p.m.
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The new school year is just around the corner, and we are so excited to welcome our students back into our schools.
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Find out information about your specific schools open house or back-to-school night.
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Geary County Schools USD 475 is pleased to announce that DeAnte’ Battiste, a 2025 Junction City High School graduate, was selected as one of only 15 individuals from throughout the state of Kansas to be a named a Junior Counselor at the 2025 Kansas State High School Activities Association Summer Student Council Leadership Workshop.
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The Geary County Schools USD 475 Negotiations Meeting, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 9 at 9 a.m., has been cancelled.