About Us
Welcome
Mission Statement
Building a foundation upon which all students can develop essential academic and life skills.
Starside Elementary is home of the Comets. We are a Title I school with approximately 450 students, kindergarten to 5th grade, and over 70 dedicated staff members. Our Starside family works together each day to develop and grow academic, social, and life skills in order to make a positive difference in our community. We have a relentless commitment to spreading kindness and leading by example to achieve our fullest potential. Comets have heart!
Office Staff
Jan Hicks, Principal
Michelle Brown, School Improvement Specialist
Starla Newberry, Registrar
Andrea Clem, Building Secretary
McKenzi Mispagel, Counselor
Tara Brown, Nurse
To report an absence, parents or guardians can contact the school by phone at 913-667-6279 or use the Report an Absence online form as a convenience.

Location:
35400 West 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018
Phone:
913-667-6270
Fax:
913-667-6271
Nurse's Fax:
913-667-6272
Attendance Line:
913-667-6279
Academic Day:
Doors open to all students - 8:30 AM
School starts - 8:45 AM
Dismissal - 3:50 PM
The Kansas State Department of Education report card for Starside Elementary can be viewed here.
