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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
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Did you know that Junction City High School USD 475 has created a scholarship portal feed for seniors?
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The Kansas State Department of Education announced on Monday that Spring Valley Elementary first grade teacher Denise Acosta and Junction City High School audio and video teacher Easton Lager were both named 2024-25 Kansas Horizon Award honorees.
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Join Geary County Schools USD 475 on Jan. 14-15 for the 2025 USD 475 Career Fair.
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With the winter weather in the area overnight, USD 475 will remain closed on Friday, Jan. 10. All activities have been canceled.
For the safety of our students and staff, Geary County Schools USD 475 schools will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 9. All athletic and after-school activities have been canceled.
Due to difficult road conditions and for the safety of our students and staff, Geary County Schools USD 475 will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 8. All athletic and after-school activities have been canceled.