Welcome

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Welcome to Fort Leavenworth Schools!

USD 207 is a continuously strong supporter of the Fort Leavenworth Community, and we value the partnership and collaboration established with our students, parents, and community leaders.

We are happy to support your family as you prepare to join our community, during your time here, and as you prepare for your next adventure.

Connect with us for individualized support!

913-651-7373

Email us at [email protected]

New Families

Residents of Fort Leavenworth are zoned to attend USD 207 through grade 9. Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year is now open.

**A local address is not required to begin the online enrollment process. The required Proof of Residency Form will be provided by Housing upon Lease signing.**

Documents Required for Enrollment

Proof of Residency Form (Provided by Housing upon Lease signing.)
Birth Certificate (Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade)
Immunization Record
Completed Physical Forms (If the student is NEW to Kansas schools and age 8 or younger; 7th-9th grade students participating in sports/cheerleading - junior high sports physicals shall not be taken earlier than May 1, 2025, for the 2025-2026 school year.)
Report Card (From sending school.)
Special Education/504 Records (If applicable.)

Age Requirements (Kansas State Law)

Age of Eligibility to Attend School

Kindergarten - Five years old on or before August 31 of the school year
First Grade - Six years old on or before August 31 of the school year

Preschool Programs

Three- and four-year-old preschool programs operate on a half-day schedule, have set capacities, and require Fort Leavenworth residency for the entire school year.
Upon arrival, a Proof of Residency Form, provided by the Housing Office, must be submitted to complete enrollment.
Three-year-old preschool - Three years old on or before August 31 of the school year
Four-year-old preschool - Four years old on or before August 31 of the school year
If classes are at capacity in your neighborhood school when enrollment is completed, you may be offered placement in another elementary building or be placed on a waiting list.
The parent/guardian is responsible for providing transportation to/from preschool programs.
The parent/guardian is responsible for walking preschool students to/from the school building.

**If, at any time during the school year, a parent or person acting as a parent of a resident PreK student moves off-post, the PreK student is no longer eligible for continued PreK attendance and will be disenrolled. (USD 207 Board of Education Enrollment Policy, JBC)

Kindergarten Information

Step Up to Kindergarten will take place in late July/early August of each year.

Information about Kindergarten in Kansas

Grades 10-12

Residents of Fort Leavenworth are zoned to attend USD 453 (Leavenworth High School) for grades 10-12.

Leavenworth USD 453 Enrollment Information
Transportation Enrollment - USD 207 provides transportation to and from Leavenworth High School for students in grades 10-12 at no cost. Students attending 9th grade at Leavenworth High School are provided transportation for a fee.

Virtual Tours

Our virtual tours provide an opportunity for students to gain familiarity with their new school environment before the school year begins.

School Calendar

Departing Families

We hope your experience with the Fort Leavenworth School District has been positive and memorable!

If you intend to withdraw your child before the end of the academic year, please ensure you:

Notify your School Office
Request Educational Records
Request Special Education Records, if needed

All Service Members departing Fort Leavenworth are required to verify school accounts are in good standing as part of their out-processing checklist. Please stop by the District Office at 207 Education Way to receive a clearing letter.

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Kansas Purple Star School Recognition Program

The Kansas Purple Star School Recognition Program was approved by the Kansas State Board of Education in October 2022 to be awarded to military-friendly school districts across the state.

The Fort Leavenworth School District is proud to be one of three Kansas public school districts recognized by the state board of education in April 2023 for demonstrating a major commitment to supporting students and families connected to our nation’s military.