North Lyon County USD 251
| North Lyon County Unified School District 251 | |
|---|---|
| Type and location | |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Location |
614 Main Street Americus, Kansas 66835 |
| Coordinates | 38°30.3893′N 96°15.7538′W / 38.5064883°N 96.2625633°WCoordinates: 38°30.3893′N 96°15.7538′W / 38.5064883°N 96.2625633°W |
| District information | |
| Superintendent | Aron Dody |
| Schools | 4 |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 438[1] |
| Teachers | 43 |
| Staff | 94 |
| Student-teacher ratio | 17:1 |
| Athletic conference | Flint Hills League |
| Other information | |
| Board of Education | BOE Website |
| Website | USD 251 Website |
North Lyon County USD 251 is a Unified School District serving north Lyon County, Kansas, United States, and the Emporia, Kansas micropolitan area.
History
North Lyon County is the unified school district for the Northern part of Lyon County. North Lyon County USD 251 formed in 1958, when Admire, Allen, Bushong, and Miller consolidated. Those schools were turned into elementary schools. In 1973, Americus High School joined the district, moving the high school to Northern Heights, and changing its name to North Lyon County Junior High School. In 1981, Reading High School joined USD 251, changing the school's name to Reading Elementary School.[2]
Current Schools
- Northern Heights High School – Principal David W. Kehres[3]
- North Lyon County Junior High School – Principal Corey Wiltz[4]
- Americus Elementary School – Principal Corey Wiltz[4]
- Reading Elementary School – Principal Peggy Fort[5]
Former School
- Admire Elementary/Junior High School
See also
- Northern Heights High School
- Kansas State High School Activities Association
- List of unified school districts in Kansas