District Facts
Mission Statement: “USD 508 is committed to ensuring that each student will achieve their maximum mental and physical potential in a safe and secure educational environment.”
District Overview
- 850 Students
- 63 Certified Teachers (40% with advanced degrees, Average class size ≈16 students)
- 72 Classified Staff
- Serves City of Baxter Springs (26 Square Miles)
- Active Member of Greenbush Educational Service Center, Southeast Kansas Interlocal, and CNC Conference Sports
- QPA Accredited, State of Kansas
- 3A School Classification
- Active Vocational Programs (Business Technology, Building Trades, Technology Education, Family and Consumer Science)
Past Graduates
- Lee Scott, CEO of Wal-Mart
- Tim Shallenburger, Speaker of the House, 94-98
- Gene Bicknell, CEO of National Pizza Company
- Steve Scott, President Pittsburg State University
