Stafford USD 349

**$1,000 SIGNING BONUS** for certified positions

The Stafford Community is a rural community that is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Centrally located in the state, it is within easy driving distance of Hutchinson, Great Bend, and Pratt.  The cost of living in Stafford is 21% below the state average.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT STAFFORD SCHOOLS:

1. Stafford High School is very proud of their Career and Technical programs:  Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, Entrepreneurship /Marketing, Building Trades and Vocational Agriculture/FFA.
2. USD 349 is the Stafford County home to Early Learning Pre-school and provides the Parents as Teachers program for families with children ages 0-3.
3. USD 349 was designated by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment as a Kansas Healthy School.  Many health initiatives are promoted to the students and community.
4. USD 349 students, staff and families have the capability of participating in Kansas University Tele-medicine education and health consultations free of charge.
5. USD 349 is the recipient of 21st Century Learning Grants.  With these resources, the District maintains an after-school program for students in grades K-12.  The Elementary is entitled Shining Through Academics and Relationships at Stafford (STARS).  The High School is titled TROJAN ZONE.
6. USD 349 includes an Adult Learning Center.  We provide a high school dropout recovery program at our Adult Learning Center that serves the community
7. The local Board of Education takes leadership training seriously with their commitment to the Kansas Association of School Boards.  Two past members have served as President of KASB.
8. USD 349 has an active Education Foundation, endowing numerous scholarships for graduates and providing resources needed by staff and students.