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Regents recognize 217 All‑Star High Schools for college‑planning events; participation short of 100%
Summary
The Board of Regents recognized 217 All‑Star High Schools that host Apply Kansas, FAFSA completion and senior decision‑day events; officials said participation rates have grown but did not reach the 100% goal.
The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday recognized 217 high schools as All‑Star High Schools after those campuses hosted three college‑planning events required for the award: an Apply Kansas application completion event, a FAFSA completion event and a senior signing or decision‑day celebration.
The recognition matters because the program is intended to increase postsecondary planning and access; Regents were told the number of participating schools has grown but overall participation rates remain below the board’s 100% goal.
Misty Knox introduced the recognition item and asked the committee to note the program’s growth. She said the All‑Star High School designation requires the three events and that schools recognized at the meeting had satisfied those requirements. Knox asked committee members to note a participation metric that will be a target for next year. A presentation slide included a statewide map showing growth of participating schools over time.
A committee member said it was “exciting to see our high schools are seeing the importance of offering all three events and supporting students toward postsecondary planning,” and committee members offered brief thanks before the meeting moved on to other agenda items.
The presentation did not include a full breakdown of participation percentages by district in the meeting excerpt; presenters said the goal remains 100% participation and that increasing engagement will be an objective for the coming year.
