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Caney Valley USD 436
Caney Valley USD 436 is a public unified school district headquartered in Caney, Kansas, United States. The district includes the communities of Caney, Havana, Niotaze, Tyro, Wayside, and nearby rural areas. Schools The school district operates the following schools: * Caney Valley Jr/Sr High School. * Lincoln Memorial Elementary School. See also * Kansas State Department of Education * Kansas State High School Activities Association * List of high schools in Kansas * List of unified school districts in Kansas This is a list of unified school districts (USD) in the state of Kansas. It is grouped by county, based on the headquarters location of each school district. All school districts in Kansas are independent governments. Kansas has no public K-12 ... References External links * {{Official website, https://www.caney.com/ School districts in Kansas Education in Montgomery County, Kansas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caney, Kansas
Caney is a city in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,788. History Caney was founded in 1869. It was named from the Caney River. The first post office in Caney was established in May 1870. In 1887, the Missouri Pacific railroad was built through Caney, and in that same year, the town was incorporated. By 1905 the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway had also built through Caney. The two railroads served the city for much of the 19th century. Today only the former ATSF tracks remain, currently operated by the South Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad. Caney has long been associated with the petroleum industry in Kansas. In 1906, a major gas well fire took place in this area. In 1909, Caney became the site of the original Kanotex Refining Company. Currently, CVR Energy's pipeline system can transport up to 145,000 barrels/day of crude oil from Caney to that company's refinery in Coffeyville, Kansas. Geograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kansas
Kansas ( ) is a landlocked U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, in turn named after the Kaw people, Kansa people. Its List of capitals in the United States, capital is Topeka, Kansas, Topeka, and its List of cities in Kansas, most populous city is Wichita, Kansas, Wichita; however, the largest urban area is the bi-state Kansas City metropolitan area split between Kansas and Missouri. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Plains Indians, Indigenous tribes. The first settlement of non-indigenous people in Kansas occurred in 1827 at Fort Leavenworth. The pace of settlement accelerated in the 1850s, in the midst of political wars over the Slavery in the United States, slavery debate. When it was officially opened to settlement by the U.S. governm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Public School (government Funded)
A state school, public school, or government school is a primary school, primary or secondary school that educates all students without charge. They are funded in whole or in part by taxation and operated by the government of the state. State-funded schools are global with each country showcasing distinct structures and curricula. Government-funded education spans from primary to secondary levels, covering ages 4 to 18. Alternatives to this system include homeschooling, Private school, private schools, Charter school, charter schools, and other educational options. By region and country Africa South Africa In South Africa, a state school or government school refers to a school that is state-controlled. These are officially called public schools according to the South African Schools Act of 1996, but it is a term that is not used colloquially. The Act recognised two categories of schools: public and independent. Independent schools include all private schools and schools t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kindergarten
Kindergarten is a preschool educational approach based on playing, singing, practical activities such as drawing, and social interaction as part of the transition from home to school. Such institutions were originally made in the late 18th century in Germany, Bavaria and Alsace to serve children whose parents both worked outside home. The term was coined by German pedagogue Friedrich Fröbel, whose approach globally influenced early-years education. Today, the term is used in many countries to describe a variety of educational institutions and learning spaces for children ranging from two to six years of age, based on a variety of teaching methods. History Early years and development In 1779, Johann Friedrich Oberlin and Louise Scheppler founded in Strasbourg an early establishment for caring for and educating preschool children whose parents were absent during the day. At about the same time, in 1780, similar infant establishments were created in Bavaria. In 1802, Princ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twelfth Grade
Twelfth Grade (also known as Grade 12, Senior Year, Standard 12, 12th Standard, 12th Class, or Class 12th or Class 12) is the twelfth and final Educational stage, year of Formal education, formal or compulsory education. It is typically the final year of secondary school and K–12 in most parts of the world. Students in twelfth grade are usually 17-18 years old. Some countries have a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all. Australia In Australia, the twelfth grade is referred to as Year 12. In New South Wales, students are usually 16 or 17 years old when they enter Year 12 and 17 or 18 years during graduation (end of year). A majority of students in Year 12 work toward getting an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank). Up until the start of 2020 the Overall Position, OP (Overall Position, which applies only to students in the state of Queensland) was used. Both of these allow/allowed them access to cours ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unified School District
A unified school district (in the states of Arizona, California, Kansas and Oregon) or unit school district (in Illinois), in the United States of America, is a school district that generally includes and operates both primary schools (kindergarten through middle school or junior high) and high schools (grades 9–12) under the same district control. This distinction is predominant in states where elementary school districts and high school districts are, or were, generally separate. The Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is a State school, public school district in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America. It is the largest public school system in California in terms of number of students and the List ... is a major example of a unified school district in California. In California and Illinois, and possibly other states, unified or unit school districts are not the same as consolidated or union school districts, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Havana, Kansas
Havana is a city in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 84. History Havana was founded about 1870, when a general store was built there. It was named after Havana, Illinois. The first post office in Havana was established in 1871. Havana experienced growth in 1886 when the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway was extended to that point. It incorporated as a city in 1910. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census The 2020 United States census counted 84 people, 37 households, and 27 families in Havana. The population density was 535.0 per square mile (206.6/km). There were 44 housing units at an average density of 280.3 per square mile (108.2/km). The racial makeup was 88.1% (74) white or European American (86.9% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 7.14% (6) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.19% (1) Asian, 0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niotaze, Kansas
Niotaze is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population of the city was 90. History Niotaze probably derived its name from Niota, Illinois or Niota, Tennessee. Circa 1910, Niotaze had a population of 317. At that time it was an important shipping point for grain, livestock and produce at the junction of two railroads. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census The 2020 United States census counted 90 people, 30 households, and 20 families in Niotaze. The population density was 243.2 per square mile (93.9/km). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 110.8 per square mile (42.8/km). The racial makeup was 60.0% (54) White (U.S. Census), white or European American (60.0% Non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) African American (U.S. Census), black or African American, African-Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyro, Kansas
Tyro is a city in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 177. History Tyro was laid out in the fall of 1886 when the Denver, Memphis & Atlantic railroad was first extended to that point. It was named from the English word tyro, which also means "beginner" or "novice". Tyro was incorporated as a city in 1906. Geography Tyro is located at (37.035742, -95.821679). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 220 people, 88 households, and 61 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 106 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 1.4% African American, 5.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 5.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population. There were 88 households, of which 34.1% had children under t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wayside, Kansas
Wayside is a census-designated place (CDP) in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19. It is located along U.S. Route 75, northeast of Caney and southwest of Independence. History A post office was opened in Wayside in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1984. Wayside is west of the original location of the Little House on the Prairie, the Kansas home of Laura Ingalls Wilder; a reconstruction of the house, along with a museum and relocated period buildings, are located at the site. Geography Wayside appears on the Tyro U.S. Geological Survey topographic quadrangle. Montgomery County is in the Central Time Zone The North American Central Time Zone (CT) is a time zone in parts of Canada, the United States The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It ... (UTC -6 hours). Demographics Educatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kansas Department Of Transportation
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KSDOT) is a state government organization in charge of maintaining public roadways of the U.S. state of Kansas. Funding issues Since 2012, over $2 billion has been diverted from its coffers to the Kansas general fund and state agencies, earning it the nickname "the bank of KDOT", and jeopardizing the agency's ability to maintain roads in the state. Organization * Secretary of Transportation ** Deputy Secretary of Transportation **State Transportation Engineer *** Planning and Development Division *** Aviation Division *** Engineering and Design Division *** Operations Division **** District 1 – Topeka, Kansas, Topeka **** District 2 – Salina, Kansas, Salina **** District 3 – Norton, Kansas, Norton **** District 4 – Chanute, Kansas, Chanute **** District 5 – Hutchinson, Kansas, Hutchinson **** District 6 – Garden City, Kansas, Garden City ** Deputy Secretary of Transportation for Finance and Administration *** Finance Divisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kansas State Department Of Education
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) is a state agency responsible for administration of the state's K-12 education system. It is governed by a ten-member board, the State Board of Education, which appoints the Commissioner of Education. The Board helps determine educational policy for the state's primary and secondary schools. Kansas State Board of Education Under the original Kansas Constitution adopted in 1859, the Superintendent of Public Instruction was established as a partisan elected office, with responsibility for overseeing the state's public school system. In 1966, Kansas voters ratified a constitutional amendment that eliminated the elected Superintendent, replacing the position with a ten-member elected Board of Education with responsibility for appointing the Commissioner. The ten districts are drawn every ten years by combining four adjoining State Senate districts. Intelligent design controversies In 1999, the Board voted to eliminate most referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
