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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
![Nicholas Paradas smiling at 2025 Convocation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741891661/usd475org/pnkdv2hcxugn0z6sqgfm/454403905_819020583685313_7210583600944401478_n-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741891661/usd475org/pnkdv2hcxugn0z6sqgfm/454403905_819020583685313_7210583600944401478_n-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741891661/usd475org/pnkdv2hcxugn0z6sqgfm/454403905_819020583685313_7210583600944401478_n-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741891661/usd475org/pnkdv2hcxugn0z6sqgfm/454403905_819020583685313_7210583600944401478_n-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741891661/usd475org/pnkdv2hcxugn0z6sqgfm/454403905_819020583685313_7210583600944401478_n-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741891661/usd475org/pnkdv2hcxugn0z6sqgfm/454403905_819020583685313_7210583600944401478_n-2.jpg","width":2048}])
Nicholas Paradas, a music teacher at Grandview Elementary and Milford Elementary, is making a difference not only in USD 475, but also as a member of the prestigious Sonus Chamber Choir, a professional recording ensemble based out of Topeka.
![Teresa Palmer in classroom smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741882355/usd475org/ukyvlxean9739uwwkli7/6S1A2627.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741882355/usd475org/ukyvlxean9739uwwkli7/6S1A2627.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741882355/usd475org/ukyvlxean9739uwwkli7/6S1A2627.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741882355/usd475org/ukyvlxean9739uwwkli7/6S1A2627.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741882355/usd475org/ukyvlxean9739uwwkli7/6S1A2627.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741882355/usd475org/ukyvlxean9739uwwkli7/6S1A2627.jpg","width":2200}])
Geary County Schools USD 475 received word this week that two of its social workers in Teresa Palmer and Stephanie Holloway were selected as finalists for Kansas School Social Worker of the Year by the Kansas School Social Worker Association.
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The National Federation of State High School Association announced on Friday that Junction City High School USD 475 junior Jamarcus Tyson has been invited to serve on the NFHS National Student Advisory Council - NSAC.
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Geary County Schools USD 475 is proud to announce that it had 140 fourth and fifth grade students inducted into its National Elementary Honor Society chapter this school year.
![Laura Miller and student in classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741366350/usd475org/shibewnwuoe3nc0azeuj/6S1A2574.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741366350/usd475org/shibewnwuoe3nc0azeuj/6S1A2574.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741366350/usd475org/shibewnwuoe3nc0azeuj/6S1A2574.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741366350/usd475org/shibewnwuoe3nc0azeuj/6S1A2574.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741366350/usd475org/shibewnwuoe3nc0azeuj/6S1A2574.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741366350/usd475org/shibewnwuoe3nc0azeuj/6S1A2574.jpg","width":2200}])
Junction City High School USD 475 is blessed to have one of the best FFA programs in the entire state and region, and agriculture teacher Laura Miller is a big reason why.
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During the 2024-25 school year, we have missed nine days due to severe weather conditions and we need to make up time to meet the minimum state requirements.