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Top 10 Reasons to Join the #WildcatFamily
Our People
- 65% of teachers have a master's degree or higher
- Teachers have an average of 14.3 years of experience
Our Community
- We are all Wildcats; our schools are the center of the community
- Multiple booster organizations support students & staff including PTO, the Harrisonville Public School Foundation & Bright Futures
Ongoing Collaboration & Professional Development
- Monthly staff learning and collaboration days in the calendar, districtwide
- New teachers paired with mentor; participate in two-year training
- Professional Learning Communities focus on student learning
Safety of Students, Staff
- Partnership with Harrisonville Police Department provides School Resources Officers
- Buzz-in entries & visitor management systems at each school
- Drills, training for staff and students
Location, Size
- Harrisonville is a rural community located in close proximity to all urban amenities
- All students in one grade level attend the same school
Technology-rich Learning
- 1:1 at high school with Chromebooks for every student
- Multiple Chromebook carts available at middle & elementary schools; 1:1 in computer availability
Beyond K-12
- Free preschool for four-year-olds; plus Parents as Teachers program for birth to 5
- Cass Career Center provides community education courses twice per year; Practical Nursing program
- Ensure all students are college & career ready upon graduation
Opportunities for Students
- K-12 fine arts program that involves elementary grade-level music/drama programs; specialized music groups at all levels; instrumental music beginning in middle school
- Gifted program serves students grades 3-12; AP, Dual Credit courses at high school
- 18 sports at high school; 7 at middle school
- Numerous clubs, student organizations with varied focuses
- Community service as part of classroom, building routine
Communication
- Regular building-level staff meetings; weekly newsletter/email
- Calendar, PD, and Team Harrisonville committees include reps from all levels, areas
- Superintendent Listening Posts, Community Conversations, surveys to gather feedback
- District social media, bi-monthly parent newsletter, website, automated call/text/email system
Support for the Whole Child
Bright Futures Harrisonville is a partnership between the community & schools to match resources to student needs including weekend & summer food programs, clothing/hygiene/school supplies, and positive adult mentoring.