About Us
Great Bend USD 428 is a welcoming and forward-thinking educational community serving the heart of central Kansas. Rooted in a strong tradition of academic excellence, the district provides students with a solid foundation through rigorous instructional programs and a wide range of extracurricular and enrichment opportunities.
Supported by an engaged community and strong local partnerships, students benefit from meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that promote exploration, leadership, and civic responsibility. Committed to innovation, equity, and student success, Great Bend USD 428 fosters a safe and nurturing environment where every learner is known, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.
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January 18, 2026
January is School Board Appreciation Month, a time to recognize the dedication and service of the locally elected USD 428 Board of Education members who help guide the future of education in the Gr...
January 18, 2026
Great Bend Public Schools (USD 428) is pleased to announce that free breakfast is now available for all students in PreK–12th grade for the remainder of the 2025–26 school year. Food Service teams ...
January 18, 2026
Great Bend Public Schools (USD 428) invites job seekers to kick off the new year with a fresh opportunity at the USD 428 Food Service Job Fair on Monday, January 5, from 1–3 p.m. The event will be ...
January 18, 2026
The Great Bend High School Panther Debate Team brought home the first-place sweepstakes trophy at the Lyons Debate Tournament on Saturday, October 25, 2025.Seniors Quinton Heath and junior Kyra Lew...
January 18, 2026
During Wednesday’s USD 428 Board of Education Luncheon Meeting hosted by Great Bend High School (GBHS), the board officially approved the addition of an E-Sports Team, marking an exciting new oppor...
