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Best Students and Staff

Our students and staff have been busy first semester.  We are looking forward to a great rest of the year.  Last day of school is May 24.

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Grand Opening

We were excited to open the Fort Osage High School Fieldhouse in January 2024.  This was the last of the projects to be completed thanks to voter approval in 2021.  For more details visit https://www.fortosage.net/our-district/2021-bond-and-levy-transfer

Mission & Vision

About Us

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

Board of Education Election April 2, 2024

There are two open seats up for election on April 2, 2024.  Three individuals have filed for the two open seats.  The District posed questions to each candidate. Their responses can by found by clicking here.  The views are not necessarily the views of the Fort Osage R-1 School District or the Board of Education as a whole. The comments appear as they were submitted, no verification of fact or grammar corrections were made.  

(in order how they will appear on the ballot):

  • Mr. Kelly K.Scott

  • Mr. Floyd Hawkins (incumbent)

  • Mr. Christopher Gross (incumbent)

Read More about Board of Education Election April 2, 2024

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.

83%

of our 2023 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