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Welcome to HD Karns Innovations Academy, home of the Middle School and High School Choice programs where we help students shed their past and build a brighter future.
Our singular goal is for every student to receive their high school diploma as a starting point to being a happy and successful adult.
Mr. Jeff Tanner, Principal
JeffTanner@usd475.org
785-717-4710
News & Announcements
![Junction City High School orchestra playing at USD 475 State of Education.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745609745/usd475org/sicwlw60tnomltmsljmw/0M1A6715.jpg","width":2200}])
It was an amazing night in Geary County Schools USD 475 on Thursday as the district celebrated its 2024-25 school year in style at the 2025 State of Education Celebration in front of students, staff, board members, Fort Riley personnel and several community members.
![Courtney Lee with JCMS mascot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745430203/usd475org/cg9kq3xwthav2owuzaii/CourtneyLee.jpg","width":1920}])
Courtney Lee is a 2006 graduate of Junction City High School. She also attended Washington Elementary and Junction City Middle School.
![Amy Moore conducting Seitz Elementary Choir.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744818403/usd475org/l5vrtdty5sspz5ufgmce/AmyMooreWeb.jpg","width":1920}])
Through her love of music, Seitz Elementary music teacher Amy Moore has been able to make a difference in student’s lives every single day.
![Junction City High School Technology Student Association Chapter holding winning plaques.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744658390/usd475org/zmmsyyx2ax39n6vdcgfi/490992103_1849450999136030_6718285624099461468_n.jpg","width":2200}])
The Junction City High School Technology Student Association Chapter will be sending five students this summer to the National TSA Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
![Keeley Golden and fellow teacher smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744303799/usd475org/zzykyokn2nockwdiv03l/11copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744303799/usd475org/zzykyokn2nockwdiv03l/11copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744303799/usd475org/zzykyokn2nockwdiv03l/11copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744303799/usd475org/zzykyokn2nockwdiv03l/11copy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744303799/usd475org/zzykyokn2nockwdiv03l/11copy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744303799/usd475org/zzykyokn2nockwdiv03l/11copy.jpg","width":2200}])
Keeley Golden is a shining star in Geary County Schools USD 475 as she is helping to make math relatable and fun for students, daily.
![Makayla Smith smiling at a FFA event.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744218741/usd475org/lycbhj8adfkiejqruadu/CV9A6835.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744218741/usd475org/lycbhj8adfkiejqruadu/CV9A6835.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744218741/usd475org/lycbhj8adfkiejqruadu/CV9A6835.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1744218741/usd475org/lycbhj8adfkiejqruadu/CV9A6835.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1744218741/usd475org/lycbhj8adfkiejqruadu/CV9A6835.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1744218741/usd475org/lycbhj8adfkiejqruadu/CV9A6835.jpg","width":2200}])
The Kansas State Department of Education announced on Wednesday that 19 Junction City High School seniors have been named 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education Scholars.