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About Haviland
Our Mission
Our mission is in cooperation with the community, is to prepare all our students for decisions and challenges of their future.
Our Vision
Our Values
- Excellence: We are dedicated to providing a challenging and engaging curriculum that promotes academic excellence and personal growth.
- Equity: We believe every student deserves access to a high-quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances.
- Collaboration: We value the partnership between students, families, educators, and the community in creating a successful learning environment.
- Innovation: We embrace new ideas and approaches to teaching and learning that prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century.
- Integrity: We conduct ourselves with honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our actions.
Our Goals
GOAL #1 – Haviland USD 474 will equip our teachers and students with high quality, research and evidence-based instructional materials that are aligned with the Kansas State Standards to ensure that every student engages in meaningful and rigourous learning.
GOAL # 2 - Haviland USD 474 will provide high-quality learning opportunities for staff focused on the Science of Reading and the alignment of instructional best practices set forth by KSDE. Through ongoing, collaborative PD, our educators will strengthen instructional effectiveness and optimize student learning and sucess.
GOAL #3 – USD 474 will ensure that students, families, staff, and community members experience a safe, healthy and inclusive environment.
Welcome from our Superintendent
Dear USD 474 Community,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to a new school year at Haviland Grade School. Whether you are a long-standing member of our community or a family newly joining our district, we are excited to have you as a part of our educational family.
I am honored to serve as Superintendent of Schools in a district with such a deeply rooted commitment to academic excellence and genuine interest of every student within the district. Our district has seen enormous growth in the past year and is now at an 18 year high in enrollment numbers! Our students are challenged, supported, and inspired on a daily basis to help them reach their full potential throughout their school experience. I truly believe the successes and growth of the district are a direct result of the students' own hard work and the dedication of our faculty and staff, our Board of Education, and wonderful community support.
I am also a believer that a strong school system is a vital part of a strong community; I invite each of you to stay connected to the school as much as possible as your partnership makes a meaningful difference to our successes. Thank you for your continued support in our efforts to provide a meaningful learning experience to our community's youth. What a great time to have Haviland Pride!!!
Morgan Ballard
Superintendent
USD 474
mballard@usd474.org
(620) 862-5277
USD 474 is driven by our unwavering commitment to excellence, equity, and the holistic development of our students. Together, we forge a path of educational success, inspiring a love for learning and empowering our students to shape a bright and promising future for themselves and our community. We have a unique set up with preschool through 8th grade in Haviland all under one roof. We have a cooperative agreement with Kiowa County Schools in Greensburg. We team up with them for the opportunity for our Junior High students to play sports with their students. Our cooperative agreement extends to our high school students. Haviland students attend Kiowa County High School and we provide transportation to and from school.
Focus on STEM Education
Emphasizing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, our programs encourage creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a hand-on student centered approach to learning.
Community Engagement
We maintain strong partnerships with local businesses and organizations, offering students real-world learning opportunities and community involvement. Haviland combines hard work, resilience, and respect for the land. Its rural character fosters responsibility, perseverance, and community pride — qualities that make it a wonderful place to live and raise a family.
Community Programs
From arts and athletics, we offer a wide range of community extracurricular activities to nurture students' varied interests and talents to learn and grow beyond the classroom. Through partnerships with the local college, students can explore drama and performing arts. The Haviland Recreation program provides after-school activities, summer events, and Fun Friday experiences on non-school days — giving children engaging, safe, and enriching ways to connect, play, and discover new interests.
Eager to learn more?
We’re here to help you explore the possibilities and show how our district can set your child on the path to a bright future.
Contact us to schedule a visit and see what we have to offer at 620-862-5277 or email Tayla Ellis at tellis@usd474.org