USD #357 Belle Plaine is a district with 600 students in Preschool through 12th grade located in a quiet community just 20 miles south of Wichita.  The district recently completed a $15,850,00 Bond Election that included building additions and improvements district-wide. Our staff, administration, Board of Education and community are committed to maintaining our reputation as the "Home of Quality Schools".  

Belle Plaine Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th. It has a staff of 20 dedicated teachers who strive to create a positive environment where all members have a common goal to develop life-long learners. Belle Plaine Elementary School boasts a state-recognized Preschool through 2nd Grade Early Childhood Program, and a well-established All-Day Kindergarten Program.

Belle Plaine Middle School serves students in grades 5-8 with a staff of 13 teachers plus support staff. BPMS focuses on fundamental academic skills, teaching personal responsibility and developing character. 

Belle Plaine High School is a 2-A high school serving students in grades 9-12. BPHS has a staff of 18 outstanding teachers. Our high school has a 95% graduation rate and a composite ACT score of 22.4. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Belle Plaine High School as "One of the Best High Schools in Kansas".  We offer a variety of sports and co-curricular activities in which students can become involved.

Technology Vision Statement USD #357 is committed to providing a technology-enhanced curriculum and supports 1:1 technology district-wide. PreK to 2nd grades have iPads and 3rd-12th graders have Chromebooks.  All teachers are issued MacBook Pro laptops and iPads as needed. The district`s vision includes providing our professional staff the resources and skills necessary to offer a PreK-12th grade learning environment rich in instructional technology. Our technology-integrated curriculum creates a student-centered learning community that develops skills for personal success for all students.