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Welcome to Early Childhood Center, which is the home of the Little Jays. We are excited for your family to be a part of our school and community.
At the Early Childhood Center, our mission is to foster the development of the whole child by providing a nurturing and engaging learning environment. We value parent involvement as an important component of our school, and we feel the collaboration contributes greatly to the success and growth of your student.
Sincerely,
Bryan Scruggs, Principal
bryanscruggs@usd475.org
785-717-6950
News & Announcements
![Marie Hammers, a third-grade teacher at Seitz Elementary, with her third grade class holding a Military Kids Rock sign.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747236761/usd475org/m7nnygrqxuaqpfqulava/495581016_1305852424879590_5403316157018376331_n.jpg","width":2048}])
Marie Hammers, a third-grade teacher at Seitz Elementary, has been able to foster a love for learning in her classroom during the 2024-25 school year.
![Elise Nguyen smiling on the campus of Yale University.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746654034/usd475org/sqrc5nxwuvnrzzwj9whl/EliseWeb.jpg","width":1920}])
Elyse Nguyen, a 2021 Junction City High School graduate, has definitely made the most of her time as a student at Yale University. She will graduate from Yale, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology on Monday, May 19.
![Dr. Eggleston and Jean Rafalko smiling at 2025 Celebration of Teaching Banquet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746557350/usd475org/h0rjecq8pblqy8ujtarr/0M1A2999.jpg","width":2200}])
The Geary Community Schools Foundation awarded 16 scholarships and recognized 22 USD 475 retirees on Monday at the 19th annual Celebrating of Teaching Banquet.
![Student in the classroom smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1721857050/usd475org/wvd3ettljl61st5ylwsg/6S1A1230.jpg","width":2200}])
Save your spot for the 2025-26 school year by enrolling today.
![Renee Creque smiling at a conference.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746044078/usd475org/ywcrzmybs7kacb0conn3/486376249_976183887968981_7522302281416183447_n.jpg","width":2048}])
During her first-year teaching at Sheridan Elementary, Renee Creque has been able to inspire her students and create a positive classroom that is fun and engaging.
![Trinity Rodriguez and Makayla Smith posing with medals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745964015/usd475org/qpaxlfqoysoqjssqvctw/webSkillsUSA_1.jpg","width":1920}])
Geary County Schools USD 475 is proud to announce that Junction City High School recently had three seniors qualify for the 2025 SkillsUSA National Competition.