Watching Young Artists Grow
Our goal is to make your transition into Great Bend Schools a positive experience! We have friendly staff members at each building prepared to help our new students get settled comfortably into our schools. Students new to the district should pre-enroll as soon as possible by completing the brief, pre-enrollment form and returning to your child's future school building.
If you have questions about which elementary school your child will attend, please consult the boundary map, or call our District Education Center at 620-793-1500.
Age Requirements:
Preschool: 3 or 4 years old, on or before August 31
Kindergarten: 5 years of age on or before August 31
What you will need:
Proof of Address: Acceptable documents include a current utility bill (gas, water or electric) showing the student’s address, or a current rental or purchase agreement. If these documents are not available, an affidavit signed by the parent or the enrolling adult will be accepted.
Proof of Name and Age: Acceptable documents include birth certificate, baptismal certificate, family Bibles that dutifully record births and deaths, or other hospital documents or certificates. An affidavit filled out by the enrolling adult, attesting to the child’s name and age, will also be accepted.
Kansas Certification of Immunization: Kansas requires all children entering school for the first time in Kansas to provide their immunization records prior to admission to and attendance at a public school. A health assessment is now required for school entry for children through 8 years of age who have not previously enrolled in a Kansas school. View immunization requirements here.
If you child is a current student at Little Panthers Preschool and you have completed the Pre-Enrollment Paperwork, there is no need to attend this event.
Preschool Pre-Enrollment opens April 16
Do you have a child that will be three or four on or before August 31? If so, please plan to attend the Pre-Enrollment Night on Wednesday, April 16, from 5-7:30pm at the USD 428 District Education Center, 1809 24th St.
Learn More about Little Panthers Preschool
Click Here to visit the Little Panthers website to learn more about their school day procedures, session times, staff, and more.
Online Enrollment (Open in July)
After families have completed the Pre-Enrollment paperwork, student information will be entered into the USD 428 Skyward Student Information System. This allows families to enroll online in July and pay applicable enrollment fees at that time.
School Year Calendar
The school year calendar is available - Click Here.
Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment opens April 16
Do you have a child that will be five years old on or before August 31? If so, please plan to attend the Pre-Enrollment Night on Wednesday, April 16, from 5-7:30pm at the USD 428 District Education Center, 1809 24th St.
Unsure of which school your child will attend this Fall?
The USD 428 Interactive Boundaries Map is a great tool to help determine each student’s assigned attendance center. Click here to see our elementary school boundaries. Each elementary building will also host an Open House as we get closer to the first day of school to help students and families get to know the building, procedures, and staff.
Online Enrollment (Open in July)
After families have completed the Pre-Enrollment paperwork, student information will be entered into the USD 428 Skyward Student Information System. This allows families to enroll online in July and pay applicable enrollment fees at that time.
School Year Calendar
The school year calendar is available - Click Here.