Colby USD 315 is a
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unified school district
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headquartered in
Colby, Kansas
Colby is a city in and the county seat of Thomas County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 5,570.
History
In 1882, a post office was established near the center of Thomas County. Area homesteaders ...
, United States.
The district includes the communities of
Colby,
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Mingo
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, and nearby rural areas.
Schools
The school district operates the following schools:
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Colby High School (9-12)
* Colby Middle School (5-8)
* Colby Grade School (K-4)
See also
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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 Educatio ...
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Kansas State High School Activities Association
The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) is the organization which oversees interscholastic competition in the U.S. state of Kansas at the high-school level. It oversees both athletic and non-athletic competition, and spon ...
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List of high schools in Kansas
This is a list of high schools in the state of Kansas, grouped by county.
Allen County
* Humboldt High School, Humboldt, USD 258
* Iola High School, Iola, USD 257
* Marmaton Valley High School, Moran, USD 256
Anderson County
* Anderson ...
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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
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School districts in Kansas