Colby USD 315

Colby Public Schools USD 315 is a 3A school located in western Kansas on Interstate 70.  We are located in Thomas County, approximately 70 miles east of the Colorado border and 50 miles south of the Nebraska border. The population of Colby is roughly 5,570. We have almost 900 students and over 70 licensed staff members.

There is tremendous support for the school district in our community and surrounding area.  The strength of USD 315 programs stem from the collaborative efforts of staff, the parents, and the community. This includes a strong partnership with Colby Community College and Fort Hays Northwest Tech whereby students have the opportunity to earn college credit(s) or their Associate Degree / Certification prior to high school graduation.

The district is a member of the Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center (Oakley) and Southwest Regional Service Center (Sublette). We are also a member of the Great West Activities Conference (GWAC) League offering football, volleyball, cross country, tennis, golf, basketball, wrestling, track, baseball, softball, scholars bowl, band, vocal, forensics and debate. We have a quality security system throughout the district.

Colby Public Schools is accredited by the Kansas State Department of Education.

The mission of Colby Public Schools is to prepare all students to be life-long learners and responsible citizens.