2020-2021 Enrollment

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS SEPTEMBER 2, 2020! 
The first day is scheduled as a full session as outlined in the plans below.


USD 407 enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is now open! Refer back to this news article for the latest updates.

Check out the YouTube video links to explain the Fall 2020 Semester. The Introduction by Ms. Swayne, and then each link is unique to SES and BES or RMS and RHS, as well as Activities and Special Education. PLEASE write your questions in the comments of the facebook post so that we can create an FAQ that we will broadcast at KRSL Russell Radio on July 31.

Introduction / Masks: https://youtu.be/sRN7c7DGzjg
SES / BES: https://youtu.be/_eAjZI-RFOo
RMS / RHS: https://youtu.be/GYzwc-KDF4A
Special Education: https://youtu.be/RFOIuwSjE9c
7-12 Activities: https://youtu.be/tmU6OLs1XVU


During the enrollment process, families will be required to choose between in-person attendance or remote learning for each student. Follow the links below to assist in making an informed decision.

Please remember that you have time to determine how you would like to sign up for the fall semester. Take the time needed to register/answer the enrollment option preferred.  All students should be enrolled by August 7th.


Families with returning students, preregistered kindergarteners, or preregistered preschoolers are asked to follow this link to begin the enrollment process:

PowerSchool Public Portal:https://powerschool.usd407.org/public/home.html

For step-by-step instructions to complete enrollment, refer to the documentation sent to families via U.S. Mail.


Families with students transferring to the district for the first time should begin the enrollment process using the following link:

Initial Registration Portal: https://ecollect.accelaschool.com/USD407


Family support nights have been scheduled for July 23rd and July 30th at Ruppenthal Middle School cafeteria located at 400 N Elm in Russell from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Masks will be required and social distancing guidelines will be followed. 

For technical assistance while enrolling your student online, please call the Central Administration Office at 785-483-2173 or email jcline@usd407.org. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.