USD 402 :: Augusta Public Schools

The Augusta School District is located in Butler County, KS, less than 15 minutes straight East of Wichita, and has approx. 8,500 residents. We boast of many advantages of suburban living close to Wichita, because Augusta maintains the safe, small-town amenities that parents desire. Augusta’s central location, lake living, and many recreational activities make it an ideal location to live, shop, work, and receive a high-quality, superb education!

Augusta-It's Worth the Drive!

All-American town – friendly and growing!
Progressive Chamber of Commerce
Affordable housing
Low special taxes & low cost of building new
New bike & walking path
Two city lakes with great fishing
Public nine-hole golf course, country club, bowling alley, community ball fields
Active Augusta Arts Council
New public swimming pool
Close to higher education: Butler CC, WSU, Baker, Friends, Newman, etc.
Many city parks Including the community-built Augusta Play Point Park
Two grocery stores, hardware store, lumber yard, Wal*Mart, rental store, motels
Many different churches
Youth programs: soccer, football, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, junior golf, dance academy
Historic Augusta Theater with first-run movies
Many civic organizations: Lions Club, Optimists, Kiwanis, etc.
Historic Downtown
Annual Festival of Lights in Garvin Park
Several annual parades: White Eagle, 4th of July, Christmas Parade
Our own electric plant
New city library & public safety facilities
Augusta Air Museum & Log House Museum
Countless options for eating, entertainment and shopping!

A Note from the Superintendent

At Augusta Public Schools, we are dedicated to quality learning for all students and effective communications with all of our stakeholders. This website is a tool to help us in that effort.

I encourage you to use this site to learn more about our district and the services that we provide.

Please feel free to contact us at any time with feedback to help us continue to provide you with the information that you need.

Happy Reading!

Jim Lentz,
Superintendent of Schools
Augusta USD 402

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Why Choose Augusta Schools?

Small class sizes
Low student discipline rate
All-day kindergarten
District enrollment 2,260
Four neighborhood preK-5 elementary schools (approx. 300 population)
Grades 6-8 middle school (approx. 500 population)
Grades 9-12 high school (approx. 700 population)
Alternative school for grades 6-12 (approx. 25)
Adult diploma completion program (approx. 40)
Member of the Ark Valley/Chisholm Trail League Div. III (Largest in Class 4A)
Top facilities with advanced technology
Middle & high school resource officers
PowerSchool software for online access to your child’s grades
Many parental involvement opportunities
Outstanding athletic teams: football, tennis, golf, basketball, soccer, softball, baseball, cross country, wrestling, volleyball, track
Award winning student art programs
Excellent activities: debate, forensics, yearbook, flag team, vocal music, instrumental music, dance, SADD Club, student council, cheerleading, drama Club, newspaper, Spanish Club, French Club, AHS Renaissance, FCCLA, Scholars’ Bowl, Art Club, YEK, Skills USA, and more
Supportive community education foundation: I.D.E.A. - Independent Development of Education in Augusta
Three special education pre-school classes and one four-year-old at-risk pre-school

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Augusta-It's Worth the Drive!

A Note from the Superintendent

Why Choose Augusta Schools?