Gardner–Edgerton USD 231 is a public unified school district headquartered in Gardner, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Gardner, Edgerton, and nearby rural areas. It also includes sections of Olathe. This district is mostly in Johnson County, - Text list it extends into Miami County. - Text list
History Being located in the rapidly growing southern portion of Johnson County, USD 231 has had to manage the challenges of exploding enrollment numbers since the late 1990s. The district built the current high school in 2000. The building has been expanded several times since opening. Every school in the district has been built or renovated since 2000. A new bond issue was passed in January 2012 which financed the construction of new campus for a third middle school and new elementary school, upgrades to the District Activity Center, and construction of a new Multi-purpose Athletic Center on the high school campus. A $29.7 million bond issue was passed in 2016 to construct an Advanced Technical Center, addition to the high school to address enrollment growth, a TRAILS facility for adults with disabilities, and capital improvements.http://www.usd231.com/District/Portal/bond-issue-2016-general-information
Gardner-Edgerton is a fast-growing district of approximately 6,000 students in Johnson County. Approximately 175 new students arrive in Gardner each year.
Administration
Superintendent The Gardner-Edgerton Unified School District is currently under the leadership of Superintendent, Brian Huff.
Board of education The Gardner-Edgerton Board of Education is currently under the leadership of President Tom Reddin.Board of Education Members URL Accessed 13 August 2013
School Resource Officers The Gardner-Edgerton Unified School District contracts the Gardner Police Department for law enforcement services during school hours and after hours events. Officers are certified peace officers in the state of Kansas and serve as the school resource officers (SRO)'s for the district.
Schools As of 2011, the district comprises 1 high school, 3 middle schools, and 7 elementary schools. All but one school in the district, an elementary school, are located in Gardner, Kansas while the elementary school is located in Edgerton, Kansas.
High school Gardner Edgerton High School - Mascot: Trailblazers
Middle schools Pioneer Ridge Middle School - Mascot: Jaguars Wheatridge Middle School - Mascot: Mustangs Trail Ridge Middle School - Mascot: Huskies
Elementary schools Edgerton Elementary - Mascot: Cyclones Gardner Elementary - Mascot: Panthers Sunflower Elementary - Mascot: Eagles Moonlight Elementary - Mascot: Stars Madison Elementary - Mascot: Bears Nike Elementary - Mascot: Missiles Grand Star Elementary - Mascot: Timberwolves
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
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