Graham County USD 281

Graham County USD 281 Call the appropriate building if you have questions. Welcome to Graham County USD 281! Peter, Penokee, and Lenora. USD 281 is a fully accredited district.

Strong Schools, Strong Communities

USD 281 Office: (785) 421-2135
Hill City Grade School: (785) 421-3425
Hill City Junior/Senior High School:
(785) 421-2117

This page is not monitored for messages. DISTRICT INFORMATION
Graham County-USD 281 serves approximately 382 students from Hill City, Bogue, Morland, Nicodemus, Damar, St. Our staff includes 1 superintendent, 2 building administrators, 2

counselors, 35 certified teachers, and 21 classified staff members. We are members of the Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center and Smoky Hill Education Service Center. The next accreditation cycle runs Fall 2022-Spring 2027. During this time we will conduct a needs assessment, establish goals, and work to continually improve various aspects of our district such as student achievement and climate and culture. BOARD OF EDUCATION
The USD 281 Board of Education has supported a variety of initiatives including:
-Secured entry and access at all doors in both buildings
-Ongoing maintenance and keeping all buildings updated and safe
-Technology in the classrooms and in the hands of the students
-K-12 Curriculum adoptions
-Highly qualified teachers
-Improving culture and climate

HILL CITY GRADE SCHOOL
Hill City Grade School hosts students in grades K-6; approximately 209 students are enrolled at HCGS. In addition, HCGS houses the Graham County Early Childhood Department which serves 33 pre-school students. Students enjoy a variety of regular classroom activities as well as music and PE every day. Additional HCGS information:
-Small class sizes
-Active PTO
-1:1 iPads for K-2nd students
-1:1 laptops for 3rd-6th students
-Interactive panels in all classrooms
-Full time health aide
-Full time Counselor
-Full time Librarian Aide- book check-out throughout the day.
-Interaction between grade levels & schools on projects
-Civic engagement projects
-Title I – Trained in Dyslexia

HILL CITY JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Hill City Junior Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 173 students in grades 7-12. In addition to core classes, we offer a range of electives: FACS, Art, Crafts, Band, Vocal Music, Agriculture, Technology, and Industrial Arts. We also offer six Career & Technical Education Pathways: Construction and Design; Family, Community, and Consumer Services; Web and Digital Communications; Power, Structural, and Technical Systems; Comprehensive Agricultural Science; and Teaching/Training. Additional HCJSHS information:
-Small class sizes
-High graduation rate
-Active Booster Club
-1:1 laptops for 7-12th students
-Interactive panels in all classrooms
In addition to academics, HCJSHS is a 2A high school offering a wide range of activities: cheerleading, cross country, volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, track, golf, Scholar’s Bowl, Science Olympiad, Student Council, FCCLA, KAY, FFA, Pep Club, and an annual school play. Please contact us with any questions or concerns at (785) 421-2135.

06/02/2026

This is our final “Kid Superintendent” video for the 2025-2026 school year. We hope you have enjoyed them. Have a wonderful summer! We will be back for the 2026-2027 school year.

After a 2 hour lightening delay, Jenna Berland finishes 4th in the class 1A 200.
05/31/2026

After a 2 hour lightening delay, Jenna Berland finishes 4th in the class 1A 200.

Congratulations Ringneck Girls 4x100 relay placing 4th at the state track meet. Members include Jenna Berland, Chloee ...
05/30/2026

Congratulations Ringneck Girls 4x100 relay placing 4th at the state track meet. Members include Jenna Berland, Chloee Dinkel, Sabri Rohr, Emmy Ashbaugh and alternate Briley Brack.

Jenna Berland places 3rd in the 100M! She will compete in the 4x100 & 200 later today.
05/30/2026

Jenna Berland places 3rd in the 100M! She will compete in the 4x100 & 200 later today.

Congratulations to Sabri Rohr who places 4th in the 100H! She will compete later today in the 4x100 and 300H.
05/30/2026

Congratulations to Sabri Rohr who places 4th in the 100H! She will compete later today in the 4x100 and 300H.

05/30/2026
Congratulations Vincent Zohner who places 6th in the javelin with a throw of 163-9, making him a 2X placer in the event....
05/30/2026

Congratulations Vincent Zohner who places 6th in the javelin with a throw of 163-9, making him a 2X placer in the event. Slade Rohr throwing 154-7.

Vincent Zohner is a 2X state champion in the discus with a throw of 178-6 and a new school record.
05/29/2026

Vincent Zohner is a 2X state champion in the discus with a throw of 178-6 and a new school record.

05/29/2026

If you would like to stay updated on state track & field results go to https://ks.milesplit.com/meets/751194-kshsaa-state-championships-2026

Sabri Rohr-advances 100H & 300H
Girls 4x100 advance
Vincent Zohner into finals Discus
Jenna Berland advances-200

MileSplits official meet page for the 2026 KSHSAA State Championships, hosted by Kansas State High School Activities Association in Wichita KS. Starting Friday, May 29th.

Line the streets from the fairgrounds to the bus barn to support our State Champions! They should be arriving in town ...
05/28/2026

Line the streets from the fairgrounds to the bus barn to support our State Champions! They should be arriving in town between 8:15-8:30

Address

117 N 3rd Avenue
Hill City, KS
67642

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17854212135

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