By Matt Hoover
USD 475 Communications Coordinator
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. – Geary County Schools USD 475 was recently informed by the Kansas State Department of Education about changes in federal education funding for the 2025-26 school year.
Due to the federal funding freeze, before and after school programming for the upcoming school year will be impacted. USD 475 will not be able to provide before school care. After-school programing at both the elementary and middle school level will continue in a limited format, focusing on targeted tutoring provided on fewer days a week. At the high school level, after school support will prioritize credit recovery and tutoring.
USD 475 understands that this may impact our family’s routine, but we appreciate your understanding as we work to make the most of our available resources to support student learning. Please note that additional information will be made available directly from our schools as the school year approaches.
“Our mission for student achievement remains unchanged. We will work diligently and together to ensure a quality education is still being provided to every student and that our staff remain supported,” said Dr. Reginald Eggleston, Geary County Schools USD 475 Superintendent of Schools.
USD 475 will continue to monitor the situation and communicate with our families should changes occur.