USD 368 Paola is a progressive district with rural values and 20-minute access to the Kansas City Metro area.

Construction of a new Central Services building on the Paola Schools Campus was completed in the fall of 2007.  It houses  Board of Education, Administration, Technology, and Maintenance.   This concludes a $6.3 million bond project that also added three new classrooms and renovations at Paola Middle School, and a new athletic facility/concessions/ticket booth with additional/improved seating at the stadium.  Technology improvements include Smart Board Technology in all core classrooms K-12 and IP Phones district-wide in all classrooms.  USD 368 is committed to using technology as a “tool” to enhance learning and to support a dedicated professional teaching staff.

Paola Schools are an integral part of a progressive “Community”  featuring an active small town square, a sufficient and growing business corridor, new housing complexes, and quick four-lane access to all of the Kansas City amenities.  It is a great place to live, where people care about their children, schools, community and each other.  This commitment and collaborations with our communities is evident in a preview of the district Programs and Schools.  Paola also has a rich historical background. Enjoy our web site www.usd368.org, created and maintained by Paola High School students.   Come visit our community and schools.

The Paola Schools have a well-deserved reputation for providing a quality academic education, as noted by the 21 Standards of Excellence awarded by the state in 2008-2009.  Caring staff, recognized extracurricular activities, and involved parents help complete a focus on the “whole child”.  The USD 368 Video (video currently only works with QuickTime) provides an overview of the district and selected actions taken to implement the district mission statement, “Ensuring Success for All Students”.  Thank you for the opportunity to serve your children and our community.