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Andover Public Schools
Fast Facts About
About Andover Public Schools The Andover Unified School District #385 spans 47 square miles in Butler and Sedgwick counties, covering both the City of Andover and an eastern portion of Wichita. Approximately 5,800 students attend one virtual, six elementary, two middle and two high schools in Andover. 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, continually high ACT scores, 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 #638 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
Andover At A Glance 2015-16 Facilities & Enrollment Full Time Equivalency
Andover High School 804 Andover Central High School 774 Andover Middle School 652 Andover Central Middle School 605 Cottonwood Elementary 383 Meadowlark Elementary 294 Prairie Creek Elementary 313 Robert M. Martin Elementary 342 Sunflower Elementary 370 Wheatland Elementary 410 Andover eCademy 628 Total 5,575
2015-16 Staff
Certified Administration Aides District Office Secretaries Food Service Custodial/Maintenance Transportation Technology Total
347 16 45 15 35 39 57 25 6 585
2015-16 Pupil-Teacher Ratio Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Middle School (6-8) High School (9-12)
2015-16 Finances
19 to 1 20 to 1 20 to 1 23 to 1 24 to 1 23 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) One student $250 Two or more students $350 *This fee applies to students who live 2.5 miles or less from their building. There is a $350 maximum fee per family.
Meal Prices
Grades K-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 $2.00
Activity Fees
Varsity Event Admission Student $4 Adult $6 Non-Varsity Event Admission Student $3 Adult $4 Middle School Event Admission Student $2 Adult $4 Athletic Passes Student Pass $45 Adult Pass $50 Family Pass $150 Golden Pass (age 62+) Free
2016 General Fund $39,278,481 Bonded Indebtedness $52,315,000 Total Mill Levy 65.286
President Melinda Fritze
Vice President Josh Wells
Carly Haynes
Matt Forney
Dr. Linda Hope
Marci Fugarino
Scott Wilson
Enrollment Requirements • 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
About Andover Public Schools The Andover Unified School District #385 spans 47 square miles in Butler and Sedgwick counties, covering both the City of Andover and an eastern portion of Wichita. Approximately 5,800 students attend one virtual, six elementary, two middle and two high schools in Andover. 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, continually high ACT scores, 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 #638 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
Andover At A Glance 2015-16 Facilities & Enrollment Full Time Equivalency
Andover High School 804 Andover Central High School 774 Andover Middle School 652 Andover Central Middle School 605 Cottonwood Elementary 383 Meadowlark Elementary 294 Prairie Creek Elementary 313 Robert M. Martin Elementary 342 Sunflower Elementary 370 Wheatland Elementary 410 Andover eCademy 628 Total 5,575
2015-16 Staff
Certified Administration Aides District Office Secretaries Food Service Custodial/Maintenance Transportation Technology Total
347 16 45 15 35 39 57 25 6 585
2015-16 Pupil-Teacher Ratio Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Middle School (6-8) High School (9-12)
2015-16 Finances
19 to 1 20 to 1 20 to 1 23 to 1 24 to 1 23 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) One student $250 Two or more students $350 *This fee applies to students who live 2.5 miles or less from their building. There is a $350 maximum fee per family.
Meal Prices
Grades K-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 $2.00
Activity Fees
Varsity Event Admission Student $4 Adult $6 Non-Varsity Event Admission Student $3 Adult $4 Middle School Event Admission Student $2 Adult $4 Athletic Passes Student Pass $45 Adult Pass $50 Family Pass $150 Golden Pass (age 62+) Free
2016 General Fund $39,278,481 Bonded Indebtedness $52,315,000 Total Mill Levy 65.286
President Melinda Fritze
Vice President Josh Wells
Carly Haynes
Matt Forney
Dr. Linda Hope
Marci Fugarino
Scott Wilson
Enrollment Requirements • 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
