Atchison Public Schools opens online registration for 2026-2027 year
Online registration opened at 12:15 a.m. July 1, giving Atchison families time to update records before classes start Aug. 13.
Atchison Public Schools opened online registration for the 2026-2027 school year at 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, giving parents and guardians the first summer chance to lock in student information before schedules, transportation and classroom rosters are finalized. Families can log in through PowerSchool, the district’s student enrollment and account management system.
Atchison Public Schools serves nearly 1,700 students across four schools: an elementary school, a middle school, a high school and an alternative school. The district’s calendar sets the first day of school for all grades on Aug. 13, 2026, with New Staff Academy running Aug. 3-6, virtual staff development on Aug. 7, staff development and a Board of Education meeting on Aug. 10, and All Staff Convocation and Teacher Workday on Aug. 12. The calendar also lists early release days on Sept. 2 and Sept. 16, Labor Day on Sept. 7 and Student Count Day on Sept. 21.
July is when addresses, emergency contacts, medical forms and other school records can be updated before the fall rush, reducing the risk of delays once classes begin. USD 409’s 2024-2029 strategic plan states the district’s mission is removing barriers to promote equal opportunities for success by all students.
USD 409 is accepting names of preschool students for 2026-2027, and preschool is open to children who will be at least 4 years old on or before Aug. 31, 2026. Kindergarten sign-up is also listed for incoming kindergartners.
The district’s parent and family resources page lists summer assistance for food, housing, health and other needs. The district also lists 913-367-4384 on its calendar page.
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