Russell County USD 407
Public school district in Russell, Kansas
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Russell County USD 407 is a public unified school district headquartered in Russell, Kansas, United States.[1] The district includes the communities of Russell, Bunker Hill, Gorham, Milberger, and nearby rural areas.[2]
| Russell County USD 407 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
802 N. Main St.[1]
, Kansas, 67665United States | |
| Coordinates | 38.89321°N 98.86021°W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K to 12 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Website | usd407.org |
Schools
The school district operates the following schools:[1]
- Russell High School (9-12)
- Ruppenthal Middle School (6-8)
- Bickerdyke Elementary School (2-5)
- Simpson Elementary School (K-1)
History
In January 2024, USD 407 announced they were considering changes to reduce operating costs:[3]
- closing Ruppenthal Middle School, reassigning 6th grade students to Bickerdyke Elementary School, and reassigning 7th & 8th grade students to Russell High School.
- reducing bus routes from 6 to 4.