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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
News & Events
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We are excited to announce that the application for the 2025-2026 Free and Reduced Meal program is now open! Each year, all families must reapply to ensure they continue receiving benefits.
Applying for this program not only qualifies your child for free or reduced-price meals but also offers several additional benefits:
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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.
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By The Numbers
11
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