Back to school guide launches with prep tips
A brief preface outlines key dates for the new term. Aug 17 marks the start for grades 1 to 9 with a half day orientation for seventh and eighth graders and a two hour delay for those grades. Aug 18 resumes regular schedules for all students.
Fees and Meals for USD497 Students
Student fees cover books technology and instructional materials with possible course surcharges. Waivers are available for free or reduced price meal qualifiers. Payments can be made online at www.usd497.org or by checks cash and money orders at school and district offices. For questions or fee waiver eligibility contact the administrative assistant or district business office at 832-5000.
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Enrollment Steps for Lawrence Schools Now Open
New to Lawrence schools enroll at www.registration.usd497.org and complete at the district Enrollment Center 110 McDonald Drive. Center hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with walk-ins and appointments available. For more information call 330-1921.
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Kansas Bus Routes for eligible students at USD 497
The state offers transportation to students living over 2.5 miles from school. Eligible riders enroll with First Student at 1548 E. 23rd St. between 9 am and 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Forms are available in person or online, with fax option and contact 841-3594. For 2016 2017 Pinckney Elementary due to construction, Pinckney students ride free to East Heights School.
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Kansas updates immunization rules for 2016-17 school year
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announces new required vaccinations for students entering school in 2016 2017. A Tdap booster is required for seventh through 12th grades with no prior vaccination, two varicella doses for kindergartners through 12th graders, and three hepatitis B doses for the same range. DTaP five doses polio four doses (three acceptable) and MMR two doses remain unchanged. Parents can view schedules on Skyward or the KDHE immunize site.
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Sunset Hill Elementary Sets New School Hours
Sunset Hill Elementary shifts start to 8 15 a m and dismisses at 3 20 p m this year. Wednesdays shorten the day as all elementary and middle schools dismiss 90 minutes early.
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Panel brings election results into KanCare rebuke
In Topeka the oversight committee berated Department of Health and Environment officials over Medicaid issues after the primary election shifted the Legislature. Lawmakers criticized payment cuts to providers, Medicaid application backlogs, and ongoing changes opposed by advocates, signaling a more confrontational stance toward the Brownback administration.
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Lions Expect Big Things From Senior Playmaker Ebrahim Diagne
The article highlights high expectations for Ebrahim Diagne, a senior playmaker, as Lions look to lead their team this season. Season potential is framed around his leadership and performance.
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