Three schools at Great Bend USD 428 received 2021 Challenge Awards from the Kansas State Department of Education, Superintendent Khris Thexton said. Area schools in Claflin, Lyons and Macksville also received these awards that recognize the top 100 Kansas schools that are making a difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population.
USD 428 wins three Challenge Awards
Claflin, Lyons and Macksville schools also cited
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