Rural Vista USD 481

Located in Gypsum, Kan., Southeast of Saline is a school district comprising middle and elementary schools. Its curriculum includes various subjects, such as English, math, social sciences, science and foreign languages. It offers extracurricular activities, including sports, arts and music. The school uses Internet and streaming media technology that allows video and audio to be broadcast to homes. The programs include live sporting activities, prerecorded presentations and live Internet programming. It provides programs to students in the technology and methodology of delivering video and audio across the Internet and the techniques for creating informative and appealing programs to the public. The district offers Classroom Connect, which is an Internet tool to assist teachers in using technology to improve learning. It provides professional development programs and online instructional materials. It has a library that offers the Children's Reading Hour program in which librarians read special selections to children.

Blue Valley USD 384 is a small, community-driven school district located in the scenic Flint Hills region of Randolph, Kansas, that emphasizes the importance of personalized education and nurturing a supportive environment. Serving students from preschool through 12th grade, the district fosters academic excellence and encourages lifelong learning, responsible citizenship, and leadership among its pupils. With a commitment to providing innovative classroom technology and a range of extracurricular activities, including strong FFA and athletics programs, Blue Valley promotes growth and exploration while ensuring each student is recognized and valued. The district's rural roots and close-knit atmosphere contribute to a tradition of high educational standards and community involvement. Generated from the website

Silver Lake Elementary School, located in Silver Lake, Kan., is one of the premier schools in the Shawnee County, providing a safe and healthy environment for learning. The school s curriculum includes reading, writing, foreign languages, language arts, physical education, mathematics, science, music, social studies, special education, technology and art. Silver Lake encourages students to showcase talent through various activities and programs, such as principal s honor, spelling bee, geography bee, art and science fair and superintendent awards. It offers many sports activities, including cheerleading, golf, track, tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer and swimming to students. The school also provides student council, parent-teacher association, choir, media center and literary clubs. Silver Lake Elementary School has a state-of-the-art computer laboratory, library, dance room, transportation services, cafeteria, swimming pool and playgrounds.