Cedar Vale, USD 285

Cedar Vale USD 285 offers a positive working and learning environment where staff and faculty members are dedicated to the success and achievement of all students. We are a four-day week school with 161 teacher contract days. We are a proud Gemini II Redesign School and fully KESA accredited 2022. We did not pause and are in KESA cycle II.  Cedar Vale is nestled in the rolling hills of Chautauqua County.  We offer the best of rural living located just thirty minutes east of Arkansas City on HWY 166. We are in a prime location for rural outdoor living and just a short 60 mile drive to Bartlesville, OK or 85 miles to Wichita KS.  We received the 2018 and 2019 Challenge Award of Merit demonstrating our strong focus on our students and our goals. Our student achievement grows, academic rigor improves, and college/career readiness opportunities are expanding. Cedar Vale Schools offers excellent opportunities for teachers to enhance their career through a variety of teaching and coaching possibilities. We operate on a four-day week schedule Monday-Thursday and have a long-standing cooperative sports agreement with nearby Dexter School.  Our Spartan Athletic program continues to grow and compete at the District and State levels with great success. #PURPLECRUSH #BroncoStrong 

Cedar Vale USD #285 District Mission Statement: We believe all students shall learn in a happy, healthy environment and become responsible, productive members of an ever-changing society.

Cedar Vale USD #285 District Vision Statement (2017-2018):  We will provide all students with a high quality, rigorous, and personalized education that will guide students to a productive and successful career path. 

Cedar Vale USD 285 District Redesign Why Statement (2018-2019):  We want to make Cedar Vale Schools a place where students are the focus, where they feel safe and appreciated; and where they gain real world skills such as perseverance and drive so that they can be successful outside of school in whatever collegiate or career path they choose.