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Liberal is proud to have one
of the finest public school systems in the state
of Kansas. Liberal has invested 23.6 million
dollars in education over the past few years by
building new facilities and remodeling existing
buildings.
Liberal Elementary Schools: (grades K-3)
include Garfield, Lincoln, McDermott, MacArthur,
McKinley, Southlawn, and Washington.
Intermediate Schools: (grades 4-6)
include Cottonwood Intermediate and Sunflower
Intermediate.
Secondary Schools: West and
South Middle Schools (7-8) and Liberal High
School (grades 9-12).
USD 480
Other private attendance centers:
Southwest Kansas Christian Academy and
Fellowship Baptist School, which offer K-12,
accelerated education programs.
Southwest Kansas Technical School:
Southwest Kansas Technical School is a fully
accredited Technical School offering training in
Office Occupations; Medical Assistant; Welding
Technology; Auto Business Management; Auto
Mechanics Technology; Machine Tool Technology;
Auto Body/ Collision repair; and Heating/ Air
Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration.
Financial aid is available for those who
qualify. On-campus housing is available for
those who need it. High placement rates, short
term evening classes, and close relationships
with employers, result in a high performance
technical school.
Seward County Community College:
At SCCC, you’ll never get lost in the crowd.
With a low student-teacher ratio, you will get
the individual attention you need from
experienced faculty. With a staff that really
cares, student success is high priority. The
college’s library is both high-tech and student
friendly and the Academic Achievement Center
provides free tutoring.
SCCC offers two-year associate’s degree
programs that prepare students to transfer to
colleges or universities to complete a
bachelor’s degree. SCCC also offers one-and two-year career programs that prepare students for
immediate entry into the workforce. SCCC has
partnerships with numerous public and private
universities allowing individuals to complete a
Bachelor's degree without relocating.
In addition to general education classes and
degree and certificate programs, SCCC offers a
wide variety of other services including
cosmetology services, business and industry
training and culture and athletic events. The
college houses a comprehensive Wellness Center
and swimming pool, the Saints Bookstore with
apparel and gifts, a 200-space Student Living
Center, a library with services available for
the community, and a challenge course that
promotes leadership training.
The College's athletic teams, the Saints, are
frequently nationally ranked in the NJCAA polls
and all events are open to the public. Enjoy
baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, and
basketball throughout the year.
Art shows and sales, plays, musicals, and
concerts provide cultural entertainment all
year. The public is invited to attend these
college events as well as numerous events
featuring guest artists, and performers.
The SCCC Development Foundation provides an
avenue for individuals and groups to support
student scholarship and instruction. The
Development Foundation holds an annual auction
in the fall complete with fine food,
entertainment, and a variety of live
and silent auction items.
Individuals pursuing a Kansas State High School
diploma (formerly GED) or seeking English as a
Second Language (ESL), citizenship classes,
etc... may obtain these at the Colvin Adult
Learning Center. Over 500 people annually
complete classes at the center.
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