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Mission and Vision

About Us

Mission

Students are empowered to drive their learning and shape their future with support from district staff, parents, and the community.

Vision

All students graduate success-ready.

Core Values

Integrity, Belonging, Collaboration, Accountability, Achievement

News & Events

Free breakfast and lunch for students

School may be out for summer, but free meals are back!

Fort Osage is proud to offer FREE breakfast and lunch for all kids 18 and under at locations throughout the District and Independence this June through August thanks to funding from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Read More about Free Summer Meals for Kids

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.  

14

average years of experience of our teachers.

42%

of funding comes from our local community