
June 29, 2026
It is almost time to enroll students for the 2026-2027 school year! Enrollment for returning students opens on July 1. Anyone with a returning student wishing to enroll prior t...

June 9, 2026
Please click on this Sign-Up Genius link and review the available slots. Click on the button to sign up for ONE SESSION of Kindergarten Kick-Off! During this time, students wil...

May 8, 2026
Atchison Middle School is pleased to offer free breakfast and lunch to all children ages 1–18. These meals are provided at no cost ; however, they must be consumed on-site. Loc...

April 28, 2026
Our Family Resources link for local services for food, health, housing, mental health, and other community assistance is now available by clicking here, or by visiting Menu >...

April 15, 2026
USD 409 Atchison Public Schools is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. Open positions (updated 6/18): Elementary Teachers (3rd Grade) Secondary Science Teacher Seconda...

February 20, 2026
Please help us welcome Hunter Hempin, the newest face in our Phoenix family! Hunter joins USD 409 as our Transportation Coordinator. Hunter comes to us from Lansing, where he ha...

July 5, 2025
Please help us welcome Felicia Yoakam to Atchison Public Schools!

July 5, 2025
Dear Phoenix Family, I am extremely excited to join USD409 this year. I am a veteran educator with over thirty years of experience, and I am thankful for the opportunity to serv...

February 3, 2025
USD 409 has a new 5-year strategic plan to help guide the board and the district. We are in the preliminary stages of establishing processes to start tracking each action plan a...

October 23, 2023
Hello Teachers and Staff:
This picture was taken today at Atchison High School. The middle pic does not encompass all of the students as the room is not large enough for me ...

September 10, 2023
Today is National Physical Therapist/Physical Therapist Assistant Appreciation Day! We are so thankful for our two amazing PT/PTAs in our district! Please help us celebrate them...

August 21, 2023
Hello Teachers and Staff:
Life often throws unexpected challenges our way, and this week, I found myself facing one such roadblock in the most unexpected of places - my own ...

August 7, 2023
We are counting down the days to the start of the school year: #10: Did you know that this year all back-to-school nights for all grades except 6th and 9th are on the same night...

July 25, 2023
Live Well Atchison County is hosting its annual SchoolSupply and Backpack Giveaway again! Make sure to check out the flyer for more information!

July 25, 2023
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year at USD 409 in Atchison, Kansas! My name is Dr. Renee Nugent, and I am excited to begin my fifth year as superintendent of schools. I am thril...

June 28, 2023
Over the last three years, our students, staff, and parents have displayed remarkable resilience, adaptability, and strength in unprecedented circumstances. We faced numerous hurdl...
