Welcome to KSSB – Home of the Eagles!
KSSB is proud to act as your partner in education because we recognize that students need support from both home and school. We ask you to read through the parent handbook and other information in the parent sections of this web site. Make note of important phone numbers, schedules, activities, and resources. Together we can help your children have success and achieve their highest potential!
Important Phone Numbers
School Office …………………………………… 913-305-3015opens phone dialer
Superintendent ……………………………….. 913-305-3014opens phone dialer
Security Office …………………………………. 913-305-3009opens phone dialer
Main Campus Line …………………………… 913-305-3000opens phone dialer
Regular School Hours
Monday – Thursday ………………….. 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Friday …………………………………….. 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Absence Reporting
Parents must report student absences/late arrivals by calling the school office between 7:30 am & 12:00 pm
School Office ……………………………………. 913-305-3015opens phone dialer
Dormitory Hours & Contact Information
Dorm Opens Sundays ……………………………….. 3:00 pm
- Exceptions: Open at 3:00 on these Mondays: Sept 3, Jan 21, Feb 18, & April 22
Dormitory Director …………………………… 913-305-3050opens phone dialer
Security Office ………………………………….. 913-305-3009opens phone dialer
KSSB’s Campus
Browse through pictures of our beautiful campus.
Campus Map
Access an aerial map of the KSSB campus.
School Annoucements
Read more about COVID re-opening plan, re-opening guidelines, and school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.
Contacts
Read more about COVID re-opening plan, re-opening guidelines, and school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.
Handbook & Policies
Read more about COVID re-opening plan, re-opening guidelines, and school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.
School Calendar
Read more about the calendar and changes to the calendar related to school cancellations due to inclement weather.
Schedule
Read more on the regular school hours, how to report absences, the daily bell schedule, remote daily bell schedule, and the classroom instruction bell schedule.
Nutrition Services
Read more on the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus for the month. In addition to the menus, one will also be able to read the KSSB Wellness Policy and Summer Feeding Sites throughout the state of Kansas.
Health Services
Learn more about KSSB’s team of dedicated professional nurses and how they collaborate with parents, colleagues, and students to ensure a safe, healthy learning environment.
Family Support
KSSB is dedicated to providing resources to families through support specialists, Braille and literacy, fun activities, learning braille, local organizations, national organizations, scholarships, transition, technology, and websites.
College Scholarship
KC Blind All-Stars, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the Kansas State School for the Blind offers the Gwendolyne Hawley Trust Scholarship Award Program.
Eagle Update
Throughout the year an Eagle Update is shared to show the fantastic events/projects/field trips/etc., that happen at KSSB and throughout the state of Kansas.
Extracurricular Activities
KSSB provides opportunities to grow and learn outside the classroom through a variety of extracurricular activities. Students attending KSSB are encouraged to join a competitive sports team, hone speaking skills on our championship forensics team, and complete technological investigation through Assistive Technology and STEM projects.
Family Activity Boxes
The Kansas State School for the Blind (KSSB) provides Family Activity Boxes with a focus on fun and engaging ways to practice skills within the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). Each box will contain all of the supplies needed for one awesome activity.