Peabody-Burns Elementary

USD 440 is comprised of two communities, Halstead and Bentley. Bentley is home to Bentley Primary School (grades Kindergarten through 3rd) and Halstead is the home of Halstead Middle School (grades 4th through 8th) and Halstead High School (grades 9th through 12th). Halstead is a city of approximately 1900 people located in south central Kansas. Wichita is located 25 minutes to the southeast of Halstead. Halstead has a golf course, swimming pool, downtown business district, and beautiful parks. The town of Bentley is located 8 miles south of Halstead in Sedgwick County. It is a small rural community with approximately 370 citizens. The commute from Bentley to Wichita is less than 15 minutes. Halstead and Bentley are great places to raise kids. Each community provides a small town atmosphere, yet close enough to the metropolitan areas for entertainment. A best of both worlds! Both towns are proud of their schools and provide many activities for the children to do.

Centre High School is a college-preparatory school that provides educational classes to students in grades seven through 12. It provides memberships to various clubs and organizations, such as student council, drama club, the Future Farmers of America and the Future Business Leaders of America. The school organizes a range of athletic activities that include football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, track and field, golf and cheerleading. It has a counseling department that provides information on scholarships, financial aid, college planning and job shadowing. The school's academic curriculum includes business, industrial arts, science, computer, math, English, vocal music, social studies and physical education. Centre High School is governed by the Cougar Unified School District and is located in Lost Springs, Kan.

Located in Madison, Kan., Madison High School serves more than 100 students in grades 7 through 12. The school offers classes in math, science, language arts and social studies. It also organizes classes in physical education, music, and arts and crafts. Madison High School s facility features a cafeteria, computer lab, library, gymnasium and auditorium. The school provides a range of sports activities, including soccer, volleyball, golf, cross-country and basketball. It has a library that features a variety of storybooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias and study materials. Madison High School additionally hosts sessions in entrepreneurship and business technology. The school is a part of Madison-Virgil Schools USD 386.