Washington County USD 108
Public school district in Washington, Kansas
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Washington County USD 108 is a public unified school district headquartered in Washington, Kansas, United States.[1] The district includes the communities of Washington, Greenleaf, Haddam, Mahaska, Morrowville, and nearby rural areas.[2]
| Washington County USD 108 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
101 W. College St.[1]
, Kansas, 66968United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°49′21″N 97°3′17″W |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K to 12 |
| Schools | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Website | usd108.org |
Schools
The school district operates the following schools:[1]
- Washington County Jr/Sr High School (grades 7-12)
- Washington Elementary School (K-6)
History
In 1945 (after World War II), the School Reorganization Act in Kansas caused the consolidation of thousands of rural school districts in Kansas.[3]
In 1963, the School Unification Act in Kansas caused the further consolidatation of thousands of tiny school districts into hundreds of larger Unified School Districts.[4]
Washington County USD 108 was formed in 2006 by the consolidation of North Central USD 221 and Washington-Greenleaf USD 222.[5]