Haysville Public Schools

What Haysville Public Schools does

Haysville Unified School District 261 (USD 261) is a public K-12 school district organized under Kansas state law and headquartered in Haysville, Kansas (Sedgwick County). It operates ten schools — six elementary (Freeman, Nelson, Oatville, Prairie, Rex, Ruth Clark), two middle (Haysville Middle School, Haysville West Middle School), and two high schools (Campus High School and Haysville High School) — plus an Early Childhood Center and Tri-City Day School alternative program. The district is funded through a combination of Kansas state aid, local property taxes, federal Child Nutrition Program reimbursements, and student fees (instructional, activity, meal, and driver's education), with nonresident enrollment permitted under Kansas House Bill 2567 when seats are available.

The district's operational technology stack centers on PowerSchool for student information, parent portal, and grade/attendance management; Edlio CMS for the public website; Skyward for finance; Clever for single sign-on; Raptor for visitor management; MySchoolBucks for meal payments; and SNAP for student health records. Service breadth extends well beyond core academics to include 17+ CTE pathways with local industry advisory groups, a S.P.A.R.K. before/after-school program, a School-Based Health Clinic operated with KU Wichita Pediatrics and LabCorp, Parents As Teachers early childhood programming, summer learning and meal programs, transportation, special education (~20% of students with IEPs), and McKinney-Vento homeless assistance.

USD 261 distributes educational services directly to resident and nonresident families through its ten schools, centralized in-person enrollment at the administration building, and online enrollment via PowerSchool. Customer segments are segmented geographically (resident vs. nonresident), by life stage (early childhood, K-12, district staff for the health clinic), and by use case (general education, special education, CTE, health services). The district is governed by an elected Board of Education with Gillian Macias recently selected as the next Superintendent, and is pursuing a three-year Capital Improvements Program and Universal Free Breakfast for 2025-2026 as flagship recent initiatives.

Name

Haysville Public Schools

Legal name

Haysville Unified School District 261

Website

https://usd261.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

USD 261 is a Kansas public K-12 school district headquartered in Haysville, operating ten elementary, middle, and high schools plus early childhood and alternative programs, serving resident and nonresident students through state aid, local property taxes, and fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (6117), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Special education services
• Career technical education
• School nutrition programs
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Haysville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Aid: Primary funding from Kansas state education aid distributed through the Kansas State Department of Education
2. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenue forms a significant portion of district funding for operations and capital improvements
3. Student Fees: Enrollment fees and meal purchases contribute to district revenue, including instructional fees, activity fees, and optional fees such as parking and yearbooks
4. Child Nutrition Program: Federally-assisted meal program providing reimbursements for breakfast and lunch meals served to students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Haysville Public Schools (USD 261) is a public unified K-12 school district operating 10 schools—six elementary schools (Freeman, Nelson, Oatville, Prairie, Rex, Ruth Clark), two middle schools (Haysville Middle School, Haysville West Middle School), and two high schools (Campus High School and Haysville High School)—plus an Early Childhood Center and Tri-City Day School. The district delivers standard academic instruction and a deep layer of supplementary services including CTE pathways, special education/IEPs, S.P.A.R.K. before/after-school programming, a School-Based Health Clinic, transportation, food service, and McKinney-Vento family support, funded through state aid, property taxes, and fees.

Product overview

Haysville Public Schools (USD 261) is a public school district offering comprehensive K-12 education through a network of 10 schools: 6 elementary schools (K-5), 2 middle schools (6-8), and 2 high schools (9-12), plus alternative education through Tri-City Day School and Early Childhood Center. The district operates as a unified educational platform providing core academic instruction enhanced by specialized programs including CTE Pathways (17 career-focused programs), S.P.A.R.K. after-school programming, School-Based Health Clinic, and summer learning programs. Supporting services include food service (with universal free breakfast), transportation, special education, and McKinney-Vento homeless assistance. The district's digital infrastructure centers on PowerSchool for student information management, integrated with tools like MySchool Bucks for meal payments and Clever for single sign-on access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elementary Schools (K-5) Six district-operated elementary schools delivering kindergarten through 5th grade core academic instruction and standard district programs to in-district and nonresident students.
• Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) Two district-operated middle schools (Haysville Middle School and Haysville West Middle School) serving grades 6-8 with core academic instruction and S.P.A.R.K. before/after-school programming.
• High Schools (Grades 9-12) Two district-operated high schools (Campus High School and Haysville High School) providing grades 9-12 comprehensive academic programming, CTE pathways, athletics, and extracurriculars.
• Early Childhood Center District-operated center providing Pre-Kindergarten programs (5-day $125, 3-day $75, 2-day $50) for early-childhood developmental preparation before K-12 entry.
• Tri-City Day School Alternative-education center operated by the district for K-12 students requiring a non-traditional school setting.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Eighteen career-focused CTE pathways at Campus High School (Programming and Software Development, Health Science, Engineering, Business Finance, Digital Media, plus additional pathways including a planned Law Enforcement pathway), each supported by an advisory group of local industries meeting twice yearly to align curriculum to workforce demand.
• S.P.A.R.K. (Supporting Participation in Academics and Recreation for Kids) District-operated before/after-school program for middle school students offering homework help, sports, arts, leadership activities, field trips, and game-room technology access.
• School-Based Health Clinic On-site school-based health clinic at 106 Stewart Ave, Haysville, partnering with KU Wichita Pediatrics to provide primary care, wellness exams, sick visits, immunizations, sports physicals, mental health services, and on-site LabCorp lab services for USD 261 students ages 0-21 and all district staff; most major insurances including Medicaid/KanCare accepted.
• BREATHE Program Therapeutic summer program for K-5 children with ADHD symptoms, delivered in partnership with the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, combining sports/recreational activities with weekly parent education sessions to support behavioral regulation and social skills.
• Parents As Teachers Early-childhood family education program for families with children birth through pre-kindergarten, providing parent coaching, developmental screenings, group connections, and special events to support school readiness.
• Food Service Program District food service program producing 1,400+ breakfast and 3,400+ lunch meals daily across all schools via kitchen managers per site, with Universal Free Breakfast approved for the 2025-2026 school year; supports Summer Food Program and online payments via MySchool Bucks.
• Transportation Services District bus transportation serving students living 2.5 miles or more from their assigned school, with route information distributed via PowerSchool Parent Portal and request/routing managed through the Triptracker system from the bus barn at 7337 S Meridian, Haysville.
• Summer Learning Programs Comprehensive summer programming bundle covering academic enrichment, reading support, extended school year, credit recovery, SPARK/GearUP, Driver's Education (in-district $215), and the Summer Food Program for district students.
• Support Services / McKinney-Vento District support services function delivering McKinney-Vento homeless education assistance, community resources referrals, and family support coordination across the USD 261 community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Universal Free Breakfast program eliminates paperwork requirement for families
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Kansas School of Medicine-WichitacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration with KU School of Medicine-Wichita to deliver the BREATHE (Building Relationships and Targeting Healthy Emotions) summer program for children with ADHD symptoms. The therapeutic program uses sports and recreational activities to build social skills and behavioral regulation, running June 1 to July 23, 2026. Parents participate in weekly sessions to learn treatment strategies.
• KU Wichita Medical Practice AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with KU Wichita Pediatrics and KU Wichita Medical Practice Association to operate School Based Health Clinic within the district. The clinic provides comprehensive primary care services for students ages 0-21 and district staff, including wellness exams, sick visits, immunizations, mental health services, and on-site laboratory services through LabCorp. Most major insurances including Medicaid/KanCare are accepted, and all USD 261 students are seen regardless of ability to pay.
• Healthy Kansas KidsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to assist families in obtaining health insurance coverage for students who do not have insurance. The SBHC can help families enroll through this program.
• Local Industries and Businesses (CTE Advisory Groups)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach CTE pathway has an advisory group consisting of local industries and businesses that work with pathway teachers twice yearly to discuss industry trends, workforce needs, and curriculum adjustments. These partnerships help ensure students learn relevant and practical skills aligned with local job market demands.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Derby Public Schools (USD 260): Neighboring public K-12 district in Sedgwick County serving Derby, Kansas. Competes for the same nonresident families and offers a similar suburban district profile and program mix to USD 261.
• Andover Public Schools (USD 267): Public K-12 district serving Andover, Kansas in the eastern Wichita metro. Similar suburban profile, K-12 structure, and competes for open enrollment under the same Kansas statutes.
• Cheney Public Schools (USD 268): Smaller public K-12 district west of Wichita in Sedgwick County. Comparable governance and funding model to USD 261 though operating at a smaller scale.
• Valley Center Public Schools (USD 262): Public K-12 district serving Valley Center in northern Sedgwick County. Comparable size and operating model, and competes with USD 261 for open enrollment families in the north Wichita metro.
• Rose Hill Public Schools (USD 394): Public K-12 district serving Rose Hill in southern Sedgwick County. Competes for the same family demographic in the south Wichita metro and shares funding pool dynamics with USD 261.
• Maize Public Schools (USD 266): Public K-12 district serving Maize, Kansas in the northwestern Wichita metro. Comparable in scale, suburban character, and dependence on state aid and property tax funding to USD 261.
• Wichita Public Schools (USD 259): Largest public K-12 district in Sedgwick County, geographically adjacent to Haysville. Competes with USD 261 for open enrollment under Kansas House Bill 2567 and shares the same state aid funding pool.
• Goddard Public Schools (USD 265): Adjacent Sedgwick County district serving western suburbs of the Wichita metro. Operates with a similar suburban profile, funding structure, and open enrollment dynamics as USD 261.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/USD261
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@haysvillepublicschools3429
• Facebookfacebook.com/137507553005426
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usd-261-haysville-public-schools
• Instagraminstagram.com/haysville261

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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