When does school start?

8:45 AM

When does school end?

3:45 PM

When can my student enter the building?

Students are admitted to the building at 8:35 AM unless attending a morning activity.

What should I do if my student is going to be absent?

Please call the office by 9:00 AM at 339-4500. Arrangements can be made if a student is absent for three consecutive days.

What should I do if my student is going to be late?

Call the office first thing in the morning at 339-4500. You will need to sign the student in when you drop them off.

What should I do if my student needs to leave early?

Have your student bring a note to the office in the morning. You will need to sign the student out when you pick them up.

When is Lunch?

Please double check with the office on lunch times.

How much do meals cost?

Click here to view the Child Nutrition information page.

When does the school need to know about visitors eating lunch?

The office needs to be notified of every visitor who will be eating lunch no later than 9:00 AM. Please note there may be special procedures to follow for holiday lunches.

What should I do if my child needs to ride a different bus home?

Send a note to the student's teacher with the student's first and last names, your last name, and the teacher's name.

What if my child usually rides the bus, but I will be picking him or her up instead?

Call the office as soon as possible to notify them of the change. Please remember that late afternoon changes are more difficult to make.

Have more questions about transportation?

Go to http://usd437.net/Transportation or call 785-339-4080

What is the pupil/teacher ratio?

K - 3rd is no larger than 20-1. 4th - 6th is no larger than 24-1.

Who should I contact if we enroll at Indian Hills and my child has an IEP?

Dr. Elliott, director of Student Services @ 785-339-4000.

What is the procedure for visiting my child's classroom?

Visitors are welcome any time. If you would like to speak with a teacher, you may schedule an appointment ahead of time. Always sign in at the office when you enter the building.

Can I send flowers or balloons to my child at school?

Yes, but students are not allowed to carry some items on the bus. Therefore, you must come to pick up the item.

Click here to view the transportation FAQ's.

What should my student do if he/she misses the bus to come home?

If a student misses the bus home they are to go to the office and ask the secretary to call a parent. They will then wait in the office to be picked up.

What are the doors locked during the school day?

To help create a more secure learning environment, our doors are locked after school begins in the morning. There is a camera and buzzer at the main entrance. In order to be admitted into the building, you must use the buzzer and identify yourself. The secretaries will then release the lock, so you may enter.

Do you still have questions? Contact us at 785-339-4500.

Or e-mail Connie Schoenfeldt or Melissa Werts