Great Bend Public Schools - USD 428

Located in the heart of Kansas, Great Bend residents enjoy the comforts of small-town America as well as amenities of being a regional retail and entertainment center. Our schools benefit from a dedicated and exceptional teaching staff with an average tenure of nearly 15 years, which we believe illustrates the positive culture and environment fostered within our buildings. USD 428 is comprised of five neighborhood elementary schools where students enjoy the benefits of walkability and community engagement. Students merge at Great Bend Middle School for seventh and eighth-grade before advancing to Great Bend High School for grades 9-12. Our curriculum is designed to meet each students educational needs. K-12 we emphasize the core academic areas of reading, math, science, and social studies, while incorporating all State of Kansas standards for education and reflecting national curriculum reform efforts. Our schools offer a safe learning environment with exceptional teachers and sta...