Welcome to Perry-Lecompton School District #343, home of the Kaws!  We are proud of our northeast Kansas location, nestled in the fertile Kansas River Valley, with scenic bluffs situated above the Kansas (Kaw) River as it winds through the district.  The district's 153 square miles of forested hills, and rich farm ground, provide scenic vistas plus outstanding recreational opportunities while situated between Clinton Lake and Perry Reservoir.

We offer the best of both worlds, while our communities are rural-- they are centrally located in close proximity to the metropolitan areas of Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City.  Institutions of higher learning are within short travel distance at The University Kansas in Lawrence and Washburn University in Topeka.

Four communities are located in our school district including Grantville, Lecompton, Perry, and Williamstown.  Each community has a rich history and is proud of their heritage while offering a safe, small-town living environment.  

Our schools include Perry Elementary School (Pre-K), Lecompton Elementary School (1st - 4th), Perry-Lecompton Middle School (5th - 8th), and Perry-Lecompton High School (9th - 12th).  PLHS is classified as a 3A high school and currently competes in the Big East League.

USD #343 schools have a great deal to offer to parents seeking a quality education for their children. Our schools offer low student/teacher ratio, all-day kindergarten, safe schools with few discipline problems, a strong tradition of fine arts, a recently initiated $17 million construction project including a new addition to our Lecompton Elementary Campus (7 classrooms), a new baseball/softball complex, a theater renovation at the high school, and safe and secure entrances district-wide.

We invite you to tour our schools, either through our website or make arrangements to visit our schools in person.  We believe you will find that in USD #343 we have successful schools in an ideal location with a great future!

USD 343 Perry-Lecompton School District has a rich history that began with the consolidation of the Perry School District and the Lecompton School District in 1970. This pivotal merger led to the formation of a unified educational community, dedicated to providing quality education to its students.

Buildings

Throughout the years, the district has seen several schools come and go. Notable buildings include:

• Grantville Elementary: This school served the district until it closed in the spring of 2006.

• Williamstown Elementary: Like Grantville, this school also ceased operations in the spring of 2006.

• Perry Elementary: A cornerstone of the district, continuing to provide education to younger students.

• Lecompton Elementary: Another vital institution supporting the educational needs of the community.

• Perry-Lecompton Middle School: Opened its doors at it's current location in the fall of 2006, representing a new era for the district.

• Perry-Lecompton High School: Opened in 1971, and has had several renovations throughout its history.

Growth and Development

In recent years, the USD 343 Perry-Lecompton School District has experienced growth, particularly with the city of Lawrence annexing a portion of the district into its city boundaries. This change has brought about anticipated housing developments in the coming years, suggesting that our educational community will continue to expand and evolve to meet the needs of a growing population.

As we reflect on the history of the USD 343 Perry-Lecompton School District, we recognize the importance of adaptability and the commitment to providing quality education for all students. The district looks forward to a bright future built on its strong foundation.