Mission Statement

“USD 508 is committed to ensuring that each student will achieve their maximum mental and physical potential in a safe and secure educational environment.”

District Overview

• 850 Students
• 63 Certified Teachers (40% with advanced degrees, Average class size ≈16 students)
• 72 Classified Staff
• Serves City of Baxter Springs (26 Square Miles)
• Active Member of Greenbush Educational Service Center, Southeast Kansas Interlocal, and CNC Conference Sports
• QPA Accredited, State of Kansas
• 3A School Classification
• Active Vocational Programs (Business Technology, Building Trades, Technology Education, Family and Consumer Science)

Past Graduates

• Lee Scott, CEO of Wal-Mart
• Tim Shallenburger, Speaker of the House, 94-98
• Gene Bicknell, CEO of National Pizza Company
• Ross & Chris Ann Hartley, Entrepreneur