Enrollment
Welcome to USD 262 and the #HornetFamily!
USD 262 Valley Center Public Schools is located just north of Wichita, Kansas. We are a growing school district with a small-town, close-knit community that feels like a family! Our vision is to be a premier school district known for excellence in education, innovative instruction, outstanding programs, and dedication to students. Home of the Hornets, our district is built on strong community support and a commitment to excellence in education. Ranked as the 4th best school district in the Wichita area and the #2 best district to teach in by Niche.com, we take pride in the achievements of our award-winning staff and students.
USD 262 serves approximately 3,200 students from the communities of Valley Center, Park City, Kechi, and Wichita, KS. Our district’s location provides a unique opportunity to blend the feel and safety of a small town with easy access to Metro-Wichita.
There are three elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school:
- Abilene Elementary School - grades preschool through 3rd grade.
- West Elementary School - grades kindergarten through 3rd grade.
- Wheatland Elementary School - grades kindergarten through 3rd grade.
- Valley Center Intermediate School - 4th and 5th grades.
- Valley Center Middle School - 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
- Valley Center High School - 9th through 12th grades.
The district provides an Early Childhood program located at the Abilene Elementary location, as well as a separate location providing an Adult Diploma Completion Program at The Learning Center.
Enroll for the 2024-2025 School Year Beginning July 16, 2024!
For students returning to USD 262, enroll here:
For students new to USD 262, enroll here:
For students returning to USD 262, enroll here:
· Log into Parent Portal at portal.usd262.net
· Select More on the left and then Online Registration
· Select Existing Student Registration
· Select Begin Registration and follow the steps to complete the application
· If adding a Kindergartner, when you get to the student tab, select New Student located under your current students.
Preschool information can be found here.
Note that all personal information will be transferred exactly as written into Infinite Campus. Please take a moment to carefully review your entry for accuracy as this is one of the only times you can update your contact preferences (Phone, email, text). If you are moving, please make sure to upload proof of residency or contact your school with this information.
If you have any questions or issues with logging into Parent Portal please call the District Office at 316-755-7000. If there are other issues with the re-enrollment process, please contact the technology department at 316-755-7010.
Additional School Year Information
Additional Enrollment Information
Documents Needed for Enrollment
- Birth certificate (not hospital certificate; must be state-issued).
- Current immunization records.
- Verification of residency in Valley Center School District (will accept gas/city/electric bill or rental/house contract only).
- Students up to age nine who are enrolling for the first time in a Kansas school, must have a physical completed prior to enrollment.
- Health Assessment Form (use for Kindergarten and new out-of-state students).
- High school students - copy of transcript (recommended).
District Boundary Map
Click here to check if a property is within the district's boundaries.