| Russell County USD 407 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 802 N. Main St.
Russell, Kansas, 67665 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°53′36″N 98°51′37″W / 38.89321°N 98.86021°W / 38.89321; -98.86021 |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K to 12 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Website | usd407.org |
Russell County USD 407 is a public unified school district headquartered in Russell, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Russell, Bunker Hill, Gorham, Milberger, and nearby rural areas.
Schools
The school district operates the following schools:
- Russell High School (9-12)
- Ruppenthal Middle School (6-8)
- Bickerdyke Elementary School (2-5)
- Simpson Elementary School (K-1)
History
In January 2024, USD 407 announced they were considering changes to reduce operating costs:
- closing Ruppenthal Middle School, reassigning 6th grade students to Bickerdyke Elementary School, and reassigning 7th & 8th grade students to Russell High School.
- reducing bus routes from 6 to 4.
See also
- Kansas State Department of Education
- Kansas State High School Activities Association
- List of high schools in Kansas
- List of unified school districts in Kansas
References
- ^ "USD 407 Website". Archived from the original on January 9, 2021.
- "USD 407 District Map" (PDF). Kansas Department of Transportation. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 9, 2021.
- "Russell considers closing middle school and school district office". KSNW TV 3. January 18, 2024. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024.
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