Dighton USD 482


http://www.usd482.org
620-397-2835
alawrence@usd482.org
710 E. Lincoln St.
Dighton, KS 67839




Dighton USD 482 is a small, rural district located in southwest Kansas and is an agricultural based community.   Our knowledgeble  and friendly staff is committed to offering the most cutting edge learning opportunities to our students and is dedicated to student achievement and success at all levels.  Our mission at USD 482 is to Empower students to Own their Learning.  Dighton is a Redesign School (Gemini I-2018) and we are currently in year 5 of KESA.  We focus on continually improving our instructional practices to meet the needs of ALL of our students.

USD 482 has a Pre K-12 enrollment of approximately 260 students.  With the successful passing of a bond issue in 2012, our district has state of the art facilities and is comprised of one elementary school: PreK - 6 and Dighton Jr/Sr High School which houses grades 7-12.  We have 1:1Chromebook initiative grades 4-12 with grades PreK-3 having Ipads.  Our enrollment allows for small class sizes and opportunities for students to be involved in multiple activities.

 We are classified as 1A-Division II for activities and athletics.  Our students are well-disciplined and work hard on all fronts-academically and athletically.  We have many state champion athletes and quality opportunity for our students to excel in extra curricular events.  Our school district provides students` opportunities to explore multiple career and technical pathways and college courses as well as, a rigorous core curriculum.

Our district is steeped in community pride which recognizes that an excellent school system is the heart of a thriving rural community.  We have a very active Booster Club that promotes and supports not only athletics/activities, but academics as well.  

For more information about joining our TEAM, please contact Superintendent, Angela Lawrence, alawrence@usd482.org or call 620-397-2835.  We encourage you to check out our website at www.usd482.org and our facebook page

#Hornet Pride

USD 482 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, it`s programs or activities. Any question regarding the compliance with Title IX may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Angela Lawrence, who may be reached at 620-397-2835, PO Box 878, Dighton, KS 67839, or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education



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