Gardner–Edgerton USD 231 is a

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headquartered in

Gardner, Kansas Gardner is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, Johnson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population of the city was 23,287. It is located inside of the Kansas City metropolitan area. History Gard ...

, United States. The district includes the communities of Gardner, Edgerton, and nearby rural areas.

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. Gardner is one of the top 10 school districts in the state of Kansas—Niche Marketing.District Growth
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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, and Vice President Lana Sutton.Board of Education Members
URL Accessed 13 August 2013

Schools

As of 2011, the district comprises 1

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, 3 middle schools, and 7

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s. All but one school in the district, an elementary school, are located in

while the elementary school is located in

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High school

Gardner Edgerton High School Gardner Edgerton High School (commonly called GE or GEHS) is a fully accredited public high school located in Gardner, Kansas, United States. It is the only high school in the Gardner–Edgerton USD 231 school district. The school colors are blu ...

- 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

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gardner-Edgerton USD 231 School districts in Kansas Education in Johnson County, Kansas