Annual Publications
USD 248 • GIRARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Annual Publications
District notices, policies, and family resources.
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ACT Information — 2026–2027
Girard Public Schools will offer the following ACT-related assessments this year as described below:
PreACT 9: All 9th grade students will take the PreACT 9 Assessment on October 21, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. at the USD 248 Activities Center. Students do not need to register for this assessment. There is no cost to the student for this assessment.
ACT WorkKeys: The WorkKeys Assessment will be administered to 11th- and 12th-grade students who opt to take it on October 28, 2026, at 8:15 a.m. in the IDL Room at Girard High School. Students may register for this assessment through Mrs. Niggemann through October 10th.
ACT: The ACT Assessment will be administered to 11th grade students who opt to take it on February 23, 2027, at 8:15 a.m. at the USD 248 Activities Center. Students will register for this assessment through Mrs. Niggemann in November. There is no cost to the student.
Approved Attendance Capacity Information
Nonresident student capacity information for the 2026–2027 school year.
Emergency Safety Interventions (ESI)
Access the district policy folder currently linked for Emergency Safety Interventions.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination — Full Statement
USD 248 Girard Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities; in access to them; in the treatment of individuals; or in any aspect of its operations. The Career and Technical Education programs offered at USD 248 Girard Public Schools do not discriminate in enrollment or access to any of the programs available. Additionally, USD 248 Girard Public Schools does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
This notice is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to:
Superintendent of Schools
USD 248 Girard Public Schools
415 North Summit
Girard, KS 66743-1128
Phone: 620-724-4325
For further information on nondiscrimination, visit the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or call 800-421-3481.
Part-Time Enrollment Policy (JBC)
Review district policy regarding part-time student enrollment.
Search to Find Children in Need of Special Education
Read the district’s published notice about identifying children who may need special education services.
Youth Suicide Awareness for Families
View the family awareness guide currently posted by the district (2016 publication).
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