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Western Plains High — School Calendar 2026-27
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Ransom, KS 67572
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First Day of HS Practice 3:30 - 5:30 pmEvent
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Jr. High Practice 3:30 - 5 pmEvent
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School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
31
Student:Teacher
15.5:1
Locale
Rural
District
Western PlainsEcon. Disadvantaged
64.5%
Phone
(785)731-2352School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
S
Math Proficiency
S
Graduation Rate
>=50%
Chronic Absenteeism
20.6%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Dual Enrollment
6 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
12 test takers
Athletics
2 sports, 2 teams
20 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7.9:1
Better than average in KSTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
115
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
4.3
88% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
1
Social Workers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,158
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$12,533
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$25,900
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 13%State 52%Local 35%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
18.6%
Below 150% poverty line
0.6%
Unemployment rate
8.5%
Uninsured residents
8.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
26
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
34
Current enrollment
Growing(+17% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 17, 2026
First Day of HS Practice 3:30 - 5:30 pm
EventMon, Aug 17, 2026
Teacher Professional Development
Staff DayTue, Aug 18, 2026
Jr. High Practice 3:30 - 5 pm
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | JH VB at Bazine vs LaCrosse |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | JH VB at Winona vs Triplains |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | HS VB at Dighton vs Wichita County & Dighton |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | JH FB at Winona vs Triplains |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | HS FB at Ransom vs Tri Plains |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | Black Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | NO SCHOOL - Labor Day |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | HS VB at Ransom vs Dighton & LaCrosse |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | Senior Night |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | JH FB at Ransom vs Brewster |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | KS State Fair Forensics Showcase in Hutchinson |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | JH VB at Ransom vs Brewster |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | HS FB at Logan |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Red Day |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | JH VB - WP Invitational Tourney at Bazine |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting at Ransom |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | JH VB at Colby vs Heartland Christian |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | HS VB at Colby vs Heartland Christian |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Late Start - 10:00 am |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | JH FB at Ransom vs Weskan |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | JH VB at Ransom vs Weskan |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Red Day |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | HS FB at Ransom vs Tescott |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | Pawnee Heights VB Invitational at Rozel & Burdett |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | HS VB at Winona vs Triplains & Brewster |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | JH FB at Ransom vs Palco |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | JH VB at Ransom vs Palco |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Black Day |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | HS FB at Rexford vs Golden Plains |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | HS VB at Rexford vs Golden Plains |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Ransom Oktoberfest |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | NO SCHOOL |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Mon, Sep 28, 2026 | JH VB at Plainville vs Logan and Plainville TBD |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | HS VB at Logan vs Logan & Quinter |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | JH FB at Long Island vs NV |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | JH VB at Long Island vs NV |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | HS VB at Plainville vs Plainville & Natoma |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | Red Day |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | HS FB at Ransom vs Otis/Bison |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | HS VB Oberlin Invitational Tourney at Oberlin |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | JH VB at Ness City vs Ness City and Dodge City Sacred Heart |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | HS VB at Colby vs Logan, Palco and Heartland Christian |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | JH FB at Ransom vs Logan |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | JH VB at Ransom vs Logan |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | HS FB at Chase vs Chase |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Black Day |
| Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | WKLL HS VB Tournament at Goodland |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting at Bazine |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Professional Development |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | NO SCHOOL |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | HS VB at Deerfield vs Tribune/Greeley County & Deerfield |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | JH VB at Grinnell vs Grinnell/Wheatland |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | JH FB at Grinnell vs Grinnell/Wheatland |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | School Pictures |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | KAY PINK OUT |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | End of First Quarter |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | HS VB at Ransom vs Pawnee Heights |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Red Day |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | HS FB at Ransom vs Pawnee Heights Heights Senior Night & Homecoming |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | Senior Night & Homecoming |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | HS VB Regional Tournament TBD |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Dismiss at Noon |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | JH VB Tournament |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | HS FB at Palco |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | NO SCHOOL |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | HS VB Substate Tournament TBD |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | All League VB Selection at Oakley |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | JH Scholars Bowl at Ness City TBD |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | HS Scholars Bowl at Ness City |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | School Picture Retakes |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | HS FB Districts TBA |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | HS FB Districts TBA |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | State Volleyball at Emporia TBD |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Red Day |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | State Volleyball at Emporia |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | Daylight Savings Time Ends - Clock Falls Back |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | HS JV Scholars Bowl at Wakeeney |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | WP JH Invitational Scholars Bowl at Ransom |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | WKLL Admin Mtg at Rexford |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | JH BB at Palco |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | NO SCHOOL |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Professional Day |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | WP Invitational Scholars Bowl Varsity & JV at Ransom |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting at Ransom |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Fall Athletic Buffer Week |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | HS Scholars Bowl at Otis Bison |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Math Relays at Fort Hays |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | JH BB at Rexford |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Black Day |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Late Start - 10:00 am |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | First Day of HS BB Practice |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | KAY Citizenship Week |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | Palco JV Invitational Scholars Bowl |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | JH BB at Winona |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Red Day |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | JH BB at Dodge City Sacred Heart |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| Sat, Nov 28, 2026 | Cheer Game Day Spirit Showcase |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | HS Scholars Bowl at Tribune |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | JH BB at Otis/Bison |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | WKLL Academic Testing Window |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | HS BB vs Wheatland/Grinnell at Ransom |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Black Day |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | HS BB at Bird City vs Cheylin |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | Christmas Concert at Ransom |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | HS BB Sagebrush Tourney at Brewster |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Late Start - 10:00 |
| Thu, Dec 10, 2026 | JH BB vs Brewster at Bazine |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | HS BB Sagebrush Tourney at Brewster TBA |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | HS BB Sagebrush Tourney at Brewster TBA |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | Board of Education Meeting at Bazine |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | JH BB at Colby vs Heartland Christian |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | HS BB at Ransom vs Pawnee Heights |
| Thu, Dec 17, 2026 | JH BB at Logan |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Dismiss at Noon |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of 1st Semester |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | Black Day |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | HS BB at Ransom vs Northern Valley |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Christmas Break |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | KSHSAA Winter Moratorium |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | First day 2nd Semester |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | HS BB at Ransom vs Natoma |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | JH BB vs Northern Valley at Bazine |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | Red Day |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | HS BB at Weskan |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting at Ransom |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | HS BB at Moscow |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Late Start - 10:00 am |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | JH BB at Weskan |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Black Day |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | Homecoming |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | HS BB at Ransom vs Triplains |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Professional Development |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | JH Scholars Bowl at Colby/Heartland Christian |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | NO SCHOOL |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | HS BB at Rexford vs Golden Plains |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | HS Scholars Bowl WKLL at Ransom |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | WKLL Admin Mtg |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | JH BB vs Heartland Christian at Bazine |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | Red Day |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | HS BB at Palco |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | HS Scholars Bowl Quinter |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | HS BB at Ransom vs Heartland Christian |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | District Spelling Bee at Bazine |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | JH BB vs Ness City at Ransom |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | Red Day |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | HS BB at Ransom vs Brewster |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 | Forensics at Rexford |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 | HS BB Play in Tournament Grainfield |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | JH BB at Bazine vs Grinnell |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | HS BB Tourney Quarterfinals Girls at Grainfield |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Late Start - 10:00 am |
| Thu, Feb 4, 2027 | Regional Scholars Bowl TBD |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | Black Day |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | HS BB Tournament Semifinals at Grainfield & Grinnell Girls at Grainfield & Boys at Grinnell |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | Regional Piano Festival TBD |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | Forensics at Norton |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | HS BB Tourney Finals TBD |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting at Bazine |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | HS BB at Winona vs Triplains |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Ness County Spelling Bee at Ransom |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | JH BB Tourney at Brewster |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | HS BB at Ransom vs Golden Plains |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Red Day |
| Sat, Feb 13, 2027 | State Scholars Bowl - TBD |
| Sat, Feb 13, 2027 | WPHS Invitational Forensics Meet |
| Sat, Feb 13, 2027 | JH BB Tourney at Logan |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | HS BB at Chase |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | WKLL JH Scholars Bowl at Rexford |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Forensics at Sylvan Grove |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | HS BB at Logan |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | Red Day |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | State Piano Festival TBD |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | Forensics at Jetmore |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Sub State Basketball |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | Sub State Basketball |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | JH Scholars Bowl at Long Island |
| Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | Black Day |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 | Sub State Basketball |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | SubState Basketball TBA |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 | First Day Track Practice to Begin |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | JH Scholars Bowl at LaCrosse |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 | SubState Basketball TBA |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | End of 3rd Quarter |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | Red Day |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | LaCrosse Music Festival at LaCrosse |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | SubState Championship Basketball TBA |
| Sat, Mar 6, 2027 | SubState Championship Basketball TBA |
| Sat, Mar 6, 2027 | Forensics at Colby |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting at Ransom |
| Mon, Mar 8, 2027 | HS All-League BB Selection Meeting at Oakley |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 | State Basketball |
| Wed, Mar 10, 2027 | WKLL Admin at Colby |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Dismiss at Noon |
| Thu, Mar 11, 2027 | Parent -Teacher Conferences |
| Fri, Mar 12, 2027 | Black Day |
| Sun, Mar 14, 2027 | Daylight Savings Time Begins |
| Mon, Mar 15, 2027 | Spring Break |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | JH & HS Music Contest at Ransom |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | 5th/6th Grades Scholars Bowl at Ransom |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | No School |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | Easter Break |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | No School |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 | Forensics at Phillipsburg |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | Varsity Golf at Wakeeney |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 | HS Track at LaCrosse TBA |
| Fri, Apr 2, 2027 | Red Day |
| Sat, Apr 3, 2027 | HS School Play |
| Sat, Apr 3, 2027 | WKLL Powerlifting at Rexford |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 | JH Track at Jetmore |
| Tue, Apr 6, 2027 | JV Golf at WaKeeney |
| Wed, Apr 7, 2027 | WKLL HS Speech & Drama Contest at Almena |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | HS Track at Norton |
| Thu, Apr 8, 2027 | V & JV Golf at Chase |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | Red Day |
| Fri, Apr 9, 2027 | JH Track at Logan TBA |
| Sat, Apr 10, 2027 | Regional Music Festival Solos and Small ensembles |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | HS Track at Ness City |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting at Bazine |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | JH Track at Ness City |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 | JV Golf at Kinsley |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | State Music Festival-Large Groups TBA |
| Wed, Apr 14, 2027 | Late Start - 10:00 am |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | Black Day |
| Fri, Apr 16, 2027 | HS Track at Hill City |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2027 | PROM |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2027 | Regional Speech and Drama Festivals TBD |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | JH Track at Logan |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | FHSU Art Day |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | WP Invitational Golf at McCracken Varsity & JV |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | HS Track at South Gray |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Red Day |
| Sat, Apr 24, 2027 | State Music Festivals TBD Solos & Small Ensembles |
| Mon, Apr 26, 2027 | JH Track at Hill City |
| Wed, Apr 28, 2027 | WKLL League Admin Mtg at Oakley |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | Red Day |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | JH Track at Quinter |
| Fri, Apr 30, 2027 | HS Track at Quinter |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | State Speech and Drama Festival and Championships TBD |
| Mon, May 3, 2027 | K-12 Music Spring Concert at Bazine |
| Thu, May 6, 2027 | JV Golf at Plainville |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | Black Day |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | JH Track at Dighton |
| Fri, May 7, 2027 | HS Track at Dighton |
| Mon, May 10, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting at Ransom |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | HS Open House at Ransom |
| Tue, May 11, 2027 | HS Awards Night at Ransom |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | WKLL HS Track Meet at Logan |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | WKLL Track JH Track Meet at Logan |
| Thu, May 13, 2027 | Seniors Last Day |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | Varsity/JV Golf at Logan |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 | Red Day |
| Sat, May 15, 2027 | HS Graduation |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | 8th Grade Promotion & Last Day |
| Mon, May 17, 2027 | Golf Substate TBD |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Elementary Field Day at Ransom |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 | Elementary Open House Afternoon |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Regional Track & Field TBD |
| Thu, May 20, 2027 | Last Day of School |
| Fri, May 21, 2027 | Teachers Last Day |
| Fri, May 28, 2027 | State Track & Field - Wichita State TBD |
| Mon, Jun 14, 2027 | Board of Education Meeting at Bazine |
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