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Mission

Together with parents and the community we prepare all students to be successful in life. 

Vision

All Fort Osage Graduates will be:

  • Self aware
  • Critical thinkers
  • Effective collaborators
  • Strong communicators
  • Contributing citizens
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News & Events

Annual Enrollment and residency verification is open through July 31

The annual Fort Osage online enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open.  Every family is required to have an annual updated application submitted by July 31, 2025. 

Families will not receive teacher assignments or class schedules until the annual enrollment process is completed. Please note that students will not be allowed to start school on August 19 until this process has been completed. 

Read More about 2025-2026 Annual Enrollment Now Open

By The Numbers

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Schools

Fort Osage has 5 elementary schools, 1 upper elementary, 1 middle school, 1 high school, an Early Childhood Center, Career & Technology Center, and an alternative learning school. 

4,693

Students PreK-12

Fort Osage is proud to serve students from Buckner, Levasy, Independence, Sibley, and unincorporated Jackson County.

92.3%

Fort Osage High School graduation rate.

94%

of our 2024 graduates earned a Market Value Asset: an industry recognized credential, 9+ hours of college credit, a client-connected project, an internship, or an entrepreneurial experience.  

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average years of experience of our teachers.

42%

of funding comes from our local community