U.S.D. 403 Otis-Bison | Public PreK-12 District

Invitation for Sealed Bids: SaaS Accounting Solution

USD 403 Otis-Bison is inviting sealed bids for the implementation of a hosted SaaS Accounting Solution including migration to the solution and conversion from existing on-premise accounting softwares. USD 403 received a federal grant award via the Kansas State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program ( Federal Award ID: EMW-2022-CY-00012 (SLCGP). Please see the attached PDF for complete information.

Dec 19, 2025

USD 403 Title I Report Card Notice

November 17, 2025 Dear Parents and community members: This letter is to let you know that you may access the most current district/ state report card online at the following website: https://ksreportcard.ksde.org Our district and school code is as follows: D0403 - Otis-Bison Elementary The Kansas State Department of Education is required to provide this information to districts and the public. The report provides information concerning student performance on the Kansas Assess

Nov 20, 2025

Now Hiring: Snow Removal Service

USD 403 is searching for bids to remove snow from the walkways and entrances/exits on school grounds. A detailed scope of work is available to those who may be interested. Locations: Elementary School, Jr/Sr High School, Gym, Shop Building Please submit bids by Dec 1st. Contact Us: 785-387-2201 maierk@usd403.org www.usd403.org

Nov 17, 2025

Otis-Bison Football Season Complete

Otis-Bison Cougars competed in a Sectional against Cunningham Friday the 14th. They took second place in the Sectional to end the season with a 5-6 record. Thank you to everyone that supported the team this season! Team photo with 2nd place plaque

Nov 17, 2025

FHSU Math Relays participants

On November 13, Otis-Bison students participated in four challenging mathematical relay events at the 2025 Fort Hays State University Math Relays. Aiden and Jaylie posing at FHSU.

Nov 14, 2025

Otis-Bison Cougars win 6 Man Regional!

The Otis-Bison Cougars played in Melvern Friday night and defeated Marais des Cygnes Valley 54-0! The game was a 6-Man regional. Cougars will now play Cunningham in a Sectional this coming week. Boys posing with coaches and trophy in hand Seniors Kelson, Gavin, and Konner posing with the Regional trophy

Nov 8, 2025

Jack Kilby STEM DAy

Otis-Bison students posing with Sarah Lamm at the Jack Kilby STEM Day event. Sarah Lamm is a Ph.D. student at the University of Kansas, where she uses lasers and machine learning tools to study other planets. https://bartonccc.edu/jack-kilby-stem-day

Nov 7, 2025

2025 HS JH Basketball Team Store

The 2025-26 Season JH and HS Basketball Team Store is open until November 23rd. Visit the 2025-26 Season JH and HS Basketball Team Store .

Nov 7, 2025

Submit Tech Ticket

School delays and cancellations will be announced on KSNC, Channel 2 - Wichita.

Virtual Schools

Otis-Bison Academy

Student Links

eDynamic Login

eDynamic Catalog

Bright Thinker Login

Bright Thinker Catalog

Destiny Library

Hummingbird Bit

ACT Information

WorkKeys online test dates at O-B:

October 23rd for OBHS students (8:00 am - 11:30 am)

October 28th for OBA students (8:00 am - 11:30 am)

ACT paper test dates at O-B:

February 24th for OBA students (8:00 am - noon)

April 7th for OBHS students (8:00 am - noon)

Mrs. Ochs registers Juniors for WorkKeys and the ACT - if anyone else wants information to register, please contact Mrs. Ochs or go to act.org

Non-Resident Student Enrollment

The U.S.D. 403 Board of Education has determined the capacity available in each grade level in each school building of the school district (hereafter “district”) for the upcoming school year.

The number of open seats available to nonresident students in each grade level for each school building can be found on the Enrollment section of the usd403.org website or under Information, Policies, & Forms, titled: USD 403 - 2025-26 - District Nonresident Enrollment Report.

The Nonresident Student Enrollment application must be submitted to the district at 301 W. Eagle PO Box 227 Otis, KS 67565 between

January 1 and June 15, 2025.

Click here to download the application.

The application can also be found on the Enrollment and Information, Policies, & Forms pages, titled: USD 403 - 2025-26 - JBCC Nonresident Student Enrollment Application