USD 248 District Information
Physical Description:
Girard Unified School District 248 is a rural school district comprising 263 square miles located in the southeast corner of Kansas. The majority of the land is used for agricultural purposes and is situated in Crawford County, with a small northwestern portion of the district being in Neosho County. The District has three schools:
R. V. Haderlein Elementary School
Grades Pre-K thru 5
Approximately 500 Students
Built in 1954 - additions in 1972, 1974, 1978-79, 1987, 1995-96, 2015
Girard Middle School
Grades 6-8
Approximately 250 students
Converted to a middle school in 1962 - additions in 1964, 1966-67, 1995-96, 2015
Girard High School
Grades 9-12
Approximately 300 students
Rebuilt after a fire on October 24, 1964 - additions in 1966-67, 1995-96, 2015
Enrollment Data:
The district currently serves approximately 1,035 students, and enrollment is stable. Of those students, 45% are bussed to school, and 48% qualify for free and reduced lunches. The average number of students per grade level is 90.
Personnel Description:
USD 248 currently includes six administrators: Mr. Todd Ferguson, Superintendent; Mr. Tim Davied, high school Principal; Mr. Chris Swartz, high school assistant Principal. Mr. BJ Pruitt, middle school Principal; Mrs. Tina Daniel, elementary school Principal; Mrs. Joni Benso, elementary school assistant Principal. The district also employs two full-time technology staff: Mrs. Cindy Murphy, Technology Director/Integration Specialist, and Mr. Valerio Bevilacqua, Technology Specialist; two registered nurses: Mrs. Tara Evans and Mrs. Roxanne Nutt; and a registered dietitian: Mr. Korey Kimrey. USD 248 has 74 certified teachers whose teaching experience within the district averages 15 years. Those teachers' total teaching experience, including service in other districts, averages 16.6 years. The highest educational degree attainment for the certified staff is 50.7% with bachelor's degrees, 39.4% with master's degrees, 7.0% with specialist in education degrees, and 2.8% with doctor of philosophy degrees. Continued post-graduate education and in-service staff development are perceived as important by both teachers and administrators.
Notice: Unified School District 248, Girard, Kansas, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above, please contact: Superintendent, 415 North Summit, Girard, Kansas 66743-1128 phone: 620-724-4325, Title IX Coordinator; 415 North Summit, Girard, Kansas 66743-1128 phone: 620-724-4325, Section 504 Coordinator
Introducing the Girard Trojan Hall of Fame!
The committee is now accepting nominations for the class of 2025. The following links include the constitution/bylaws and the nomination form. Please review the bylaws before submitting a nomination form. If you have any questions, please email Superintendent Todd Ferguson at tferguson@girard248.org.
The after-school program will run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:10-5:10. This is a free program for students entering Kindergarten - 5th grade. Students will be provided a snack, academic support, and opportunities for fun activities each day. If you successfully enroll your child, he/she will be accepted. The enrollment link will be removed once we reach capacity.
Mrs. Daniel or Mrs. Benso will contact you with further information after the school year begins. Please contact them, if you have any questions.
2025-2026 New Student Enrollment
New students enroll by clicking the link above.
New Student Fee balances will be available at in-person enrollment on August 6.
2025-2026 Open Enrollment Policy
If you have any questions, contact us at helpdesk@girard248.org.
Pre-school applications are available in the RVH Office or by clicking HERE!
Once you have completed the application, please return it to the RVH office or email it to
Mrs. Tina Daniel at tdaniel@girard248.org.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY AND SIGNED BEFORE ENROLLMENT.
Once the application is approved, the administration will notify you.
After approval, you will need to complete the online enrollment process.
ALL CHILDREN ATTENDING PRESCHOOL THIS FALL MUST BE 4 YEARS OF AGE ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 31, 2025
