Andover Public Schools

Overview

Andover Public Schools (Andover USD 385) is a public school district based in Andover, Kansas, serving the communities of Andover, Lorena, and surrounding rural areas. The district operates 11 schools, including six elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and one virtual school. It is dedicated to providing meaningful educational opportunities that prepare students for success in a changing world.

The district emphasizes academic excellence and innovation, consistently achieving high performance in local, state, and national educational standards. Rigorous academic programs, partnerships with Butler Community College for college credit, and career exploration through mentorships and internships prepare students for future success. Student safety and support are a top priority, with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) assisting both academic and social development. Extracurricular activities, including athletics and e-sports, enrich the student experience.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 316-218-4660
• Website: usd385.org
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/andover-public-schools

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• K-12 education
• Education administration programs
• Bond issues
• Community partnerships in education
• School construction
• State swim and dive titles
• State golf titles
• Transportation
• Kansas Music Educators Association
• Kansas Horizon Award
• Athletic facilities
• Community engagement
• Mental health
• Music and arts programs
• School safety technology
• State athletic championships
• Mental health initiatives in schools
• State tennis championships
• Bullying prevention
• State speech and drama championships
• Student success
• State rankings
• State wrestling titles
• Public school districts
• Student empowerment
• Emergency safety interventions
• ProStart culinary competitions
• School resource officers
• Online learning
• Virtual learning
• Student achievements
• State honor choirs
• Teacher awards
• Mental health resources
• District history
• Portrait of a graduate
• Safety initiatives
• Partnerships with colleges
• Student wellness
• District governance
• Elementary and secondary schools
• English for speakers of other languages
• Enrollment options
• District mission
• Recognition programs
• Academic excellence
• Multi-tiered support
• Teacher professional development
• National Blue Ribbon School
• Bullying reporting systems
• Student transfer policies
• Project ADAM certification
• Career exploration
• Safety protocols
• State championships
• Nutrition
• District awards
• Food service programs
• District safety assessments
• Technology integration
• Special education
• Educational opportunities
• Gifted education
• Extracurricular activities
• Kansas Press Association Spelling Bee
• Emergency safety drills
• Hospital & health care
• E-learning
• Internet
• Information technology & services
• Computer software
• Education management
• Health, wellness & fitness

Technologies Used

• Adobe Media Optimizer
• Cedexis Radar
• CloudFlare Hosting
• DynECT
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Gmail
• Google Analytics
• Google Analytics Ecommerce Tracking
• Google Apps
• Google Font API
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• Google translate API
• Google translate widget
• Mobile Friendly
• Multilingual
• Remote
• Vimeo
• YouTube