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We are always excited to welcome new and returning families to Seitz Elementary! The staff at Seitz and USD 475 work hard to plan instruction that is just what your child needs, whether it be additional support to reach their grade level standards or challenge to advance beyond the standards. We will continue to strive for a high level of academic rigor while maintaining a welcoming, safe learning environment.
We look forward to a fun and successful school year!
Kathryn Friesen, Principal
KathrynFriesen@usd475.org
785-717-6500
News & Announcements
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The North Central Kansas Music Educators Association proudly presented its annual Elementary Choir Concert on Saturday, February 1st. This year’s event showcased the remarkable talent of young musicians from across the North Central District, featuring 5th graders from Seitz Elementary School among the performers.
The concert highlighted the exceptional skills of two Seitz Elementary students, Bethany Betten and Alana Nading, who joined a chorus of 115 talented students from the district. Their participation represents not only their dedication to music but also the vibrant arts culture fostered in our schools.
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Providing a safe learning environment for students and staff is a priority for Dr. Reginald Eggleston, Geary County Schools USD 475 Superintendent, and the USD 475 Board of Education.
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Adrian Davila is in his first-year teaching eighth grade science at Fort Riley Middle School and wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Geary County Schools USD 475 is proud to announce that Junction City High School students D’Marion Swift, Alana Gaytan, Isabelle Thomas, Oliver Lucas, Sophia Mitchell and Nadia Anthony were recently honored for their artwork in the 2025 Eastern Kansas Scholastic Art Awards presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers.
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During her first year of teaching French at Junction City High School, Laurie Biehler has allowed her students minds to shine as bright as the sunshine on a mid-January day by partnering and communicating, weekly, with a school in France.
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Did you know that Junction City High School USD 475 has created a scholarship portal feed for seniors?