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Andover Public Schools
Fast Facts About
Andover At A Glance
About Andover Public Schools
The Andover, Kansas, public school district spans 47 square miles in Butler and Sedgwick counties. Andover is located east of Wichita and is home to more than 12,000 people. Approximately 5,800 students attend the six elementary, two middle, two high schools and one virtual school in the Andover school district. Andover schools take pride in their academic excellence and progress to exceed local, state and national goals. Our tradition of excellence is evident in our National Merit Finalists and Semi-Finalists, Standard of Excellence awards, state championships in athletics and activities and regional and national recognitions awarded to programs and staff. Andover is a progressive district focused on helping students succeed. Andover Public Schools holds high expectations for students and staff. Our success is evident in the many awards and recognitions staff receives. Andover educators have won recognitions such as Kansas Teacher of the Year, Kansas Teacher of the Year finalists and semi-finalists, Kansas Master Teacher, Kansas History Teacher of the Year and many more. The district enjoys a partnership with Butler Community College that allows high school students the opportunity to earn college credit hours. The district also participates in the Butler County Special Education Interlocal and the South Central Kansas Education Service Center. Andover employs counselors and nurses in each building, has intervention and prevention teams available to work with at-risk students, employs paraprofessionals to assist librarians and teachers and has active parent volunteer organizations that enhance learning experiences.
Board of Education Members
Facilities & Enrollment
Andover High School 828 Andover Central High School 761 Andover Middle School 645 Andover Central Middle School 598 Cottonwood Elementary 388 Meadowlark Elementary 317 Prairie Creek Elementary 360 Robert M. Martin Elementary 371 Sunflower Elementary 400 Wheatland Elementary 437 Andover eCademy 715 Total 5,872
Staff
Certified Administration Aides District Office Secretaries Food Service Custodial/Maintenance Transportation Technology Total
Pupil-Teacher Ratio Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Middle School (6-8) High School (9-12)
337 16 45 16 40 35 57 25 6 577 18 to 1 21 to 1 20 to 1 22 to 1 23 to 1 22 to 1 18 to 1 19 to 1
General Student Fees
Textbook Rental Fees ½ day Kindergarten $65 All Day Kindergarten & Grades 1-12 $100 Technology Fee All Grades $25 Transportation Fee* (optional) First student $250 2nd student $100 *This fee applies to students who live 2.5 miles or less from their building. There is a $350 maximum per family.
Meal Prices
Grades 1-5 Lunch Grades 6-8 Lunch Grades 9-12 Lunch Breakfast Adult lunch Adult breakfast
$2.40 $3.10 $3.15 $1.50 $3.50 $1.95
Activity Fees
Varsity Event Admission Student $4 Adult $5 Middle School/Non-Varsity Event Admission Student $2 Adult $3 Athletic Passes Student Pass $45 Adult Pass $50 Family Pass $150 Golden Pass (age 62+) Free
Finances
2014 General Fund $30,223,806 Bonded Indebtedness $74,090,877 Total Mill Levy 63.917
Enrollment Requirements President Melinda Fritze
Vice President Josh Wells
Matt Forney
Carly Haynes
Dr. Linda Hope
Scott Wilson
Marci Fugarino
• Attendance policy requires residence within district boundaries • Five years of age or older before Sept. 1 • Proof of immunizations required by Kansas law • Birth certificate • Physical exams are required for incoming students up to age 9. This includes transfers from other states and schools. • Sports physicals are required by the Kansas State High School Activities Association before an athlete may participate in school-sponsored activities.
Building on the Foundation of Excellence
Andover Public Schools Contact Information Administration Office Greg Rasmussen, Superintendent Jill Lachenmayr, Asst. Superintendent Brett White, Asst. Superintendent Sherame Kneisel, Business Nicole Gibbs, Communication Neil Broderick, Food Services David Jackson, Operations Stacy Hudson, Technology Julie Clopton, Transportation Andover Central High School 603 E. Central Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4700 Cheryl Hochhalter, Principal Doug Carr, Asst. Principal Brian Gregoire, Asst. Principal Andover High School 1744 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4600 Bob Baier, Principal Brent Riedy, Asst. Principal Amanda Grier, Asst. Principal Andover Central Middle School 903 E. Central Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4710 Tim Hayden, Principal Janelle Tittsworth, Asst. Principal Andover Middle School 1628 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4610 Debra Regier, Principal Brent Jones, Asst. Principal
Cottonwood Elementary 1747 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4620 Shari Rooks, Principal Meadowlark Elementary 1411 N. Main St. Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4630 Jody Baker, Principal Prairie Creek Elementary 654 YMCA Drive Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4830 Shelley Jonas, Principal Robert M. Martin Elementary 2342 N. 159th St. E. Wichita, KS 67228 316-218-4720 Dr. Crystal Hummel, Principal Sunflower Elementary 616 E. Douglas Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4730 Rita Decker, Principal Wheatland Elementary 15200 E. 21st St. Wichita, KS 67230 316-218-4820 Elton Armbrister, Principal Andover eCademy 1413 N. Main Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4470 Mark Templin, Principal
School Hours
All Elementary Schools Andover Middle & High Schools Andover Central Middle & High Schools
8:35-3:35 7:50-2:50 8:00-3:00
Andover Public Schools 1432 N. Andover Rd. • Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4660 • www.usd385.org www.facebook.com/AndoverPublicSchools @AndoverSchools
Fast Facts About
Andover At A Glance
About Andover Public Schools
The Andover, Kansas, public school district spans 47 square miles in Butler and Sedgwick counties. Andover is located east of Wichita and is home to more than 12,000 people. Approximately 5,800 students attend the six elementary, two middle, two high schools and one virtual school in the Andover school district. Andover schools take pride in their academic excellence and progress to exceed local, state and national goals. Our tradition of excellence is evident in our National Merit Finalists and Semi-Finalists, Standard of Excellence awards, state championships in athletics and activities and regional and national recognitions awarded to programs and staff. Andover is a progressive district focused on helping students succeed. Andover Public Schools holds high expectations for students and staff. Our success is evident in the many awards and recognitions staff receives. Andover educators have won recognitions such as Kansas Teacher of the Year, Kansas Teacher of the Year finalists and semi-finalists, Kansas Master Teacher, Kansas History Teacher of the Year and many more. The district enjoys a partnership with Butler Community College that allows high school students the opportunity to earn college credit hours. The district also participates in the Butler County Special Education Interlocal and the South Central Kansas Education Service Center. Andover employs counselors and nurses in each building, has intervention and prevention teams available to work with at-risk students, employs paraprofessionals to assist librarians and teachers and has active parent volunteer organizations that enhance learning experiences.
Board of Education Members
Facilities & Enrollment
Andover High School 828 Andover Central High School 761 Andover Middle School 645 Andover Central Middle School 598 Cottonwood Elementary 388 Meadowlark Elementary 317 Prairie Creek Elementary 360 Robert M. Martin Elementary 371 Sunflower Elementary 400 Wheatland Elementary 437 Andover eCademy 715 Total 5,872
Staff
Certified Administration Aides District Office Secretaries Food Service Custodial/Maintenance Transportation Technology Total
Pupil-Teacher Ratio Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Middle School (6-8) High School (9-12)
337 16 45 16 40 35 57 25 6 577 18 to 1 21 to 1 20 to 1 22 to 1 23 to 1 22 to 1 18 to 1 19 to 1
General Student Fees
Textbook Rental Fees ½ day Kindergarten $65 All Day Kindergarten & Grades 1-12 $100 Technology Fee All Grades $25 Transportation Fee* (optional) First student $250 2nd student $100 *This fee applies to students who live 2.5 miles or less from their building. There is a $350 maximum per family.
Meal Prices
Grades 1-5 Lunch Grades 6-8 Lunch Grades 9-12 Lunch Breakfast Adult lunch Adult breakfast
$2.40 $3.10 $3.15 $1.50 $3.50 $1.95
Activity Fees
Varsity Event Admission Student $4 Adult $5 Middle School/Non-Varsity Event Admission Student $2 Adult $3 Athletic Passes Student Pass $45 Adult Pass $50 Family Pass $150 Golden Pass (age 62+) Free
Finances
2014 General Fund $30,223,806 Bonded Indebtedness $74,090,877 Total Mill Levy 63.917
Enrollment Requirements President Melinda Fritze
Vice President Josh Wells
Matt Forney
Carly Haynes
Dr. Linda Hope
Scott Wilson
Marci Fugarino
• Attendance policy requires residence within district boundaries • Five years of age or older before Sept. 1 • Proof of immunizations required by Kansas law • Birth certificate • Physical exams are required for incoming students up to age 9. This includes transfers from other states and schools. • Sports physicals are required by the Kansas State High School Activities Association before an athlete may participate in school-sponsored activities.
Building on the Foundation of Excellence
Andover Public Schools Contact Information Administration Office Greg Rasmussen, Superintendent Jill Lachenmayr, Asst. Superintendent Brett White, Asst. Superintendent Sherame Kneisel, Business Nicole Gibbs, Communication Neil Broderick, Food Services David Jackson, Operations Stacy Hudson, Technology Julie Clopton, Transportation Andover Central High School 603 E. Central Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4700 Cheryl Hochhalter, Principal Doug Carr, Asst. Principal Brian Gregoire, Asst. Principal Andover High School 1744 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4600 Bob Baier, Principal Brent Riedy, Asst. Principal Amanda Grier, Asst. Principal Andover Central Middle School 903 E. Central Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4710 Tim Hayden, Principal Janelle Tittsworth, Asst. Principal Andover Middle School 1628 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4610 Debra Regier, Principal Brent Jones, Asst. Principal
Cottonwood Elementary 1747 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4620 Shari Rooks, Principal Meadowlark Elementary 1411 N. Main St. Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4630 Jody Baker, Principal Prairie Creek Elementary 654 YMCA Drive Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4830 Shelley Jonas, Principal Robert M. Martin Elementary 2342 N. 159th St. E. Wichita, KS 67228 316-218-4720 Dr. Crystal Hummel, Principal Sunflower Elementary 616 E. Douglas Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4730 Rita Decker, Principal Wheatland Elementary 15200 E. 21st St. Wichita, KS 67230 316-218-4820 Elton Armbrister, Principal Andover eCademy 1413 N. Main Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4470 Mark Templin, Principal
School Hours
All Elementary Schools Andover Middle & High Schools Andover Central Middle & High Schools
8:35-3:35 7:50-2:50 8:00-3:00
Andover Public Schools 1432 N. Andover Rd. • Andover, KS 67002 316-218-4660 • www.usd385.org www.facebook.com/AndoverPublicSchools @AndoverSchools
