UPDATED!!!! 2024-25 CITY BUS STOP TIMES!
The FACILITIES STUDY PRESENTATION will be held on August 29th, 2024 at 7 p.m. in the GYM at NLC.
USD 251 Open Houses and Fall Sports Parent Meetings
USD 251 teachers continued focusing on school improvement and student achievement this morning. All teachers worked together in grade level and subject area teams on standards alignment focusing on a guaranteed and viable curriculum for our students. It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
USD 251 welcomed back teachers and staff today for annual trainings and teacher curriculum collaboration. Thanks to the Emporia State Federal Credit Union for providing door prizes and lunch for all staff!
Practice begins Monday, Aug. 19th for Cross Country, Football, & Volleyball.
All students must have a current physical on file before they are allowed to participate. They can attend practice, but will not be allowed to participate until a physical is completed.
Pick-up times/locations for Mon. & Tues. will be posted when they become available.
After practice activity bus schedule can be found here: https://www.usd251.org/o/district/article/1710201
USD 251 recently completed the exterior painting project at NLC Elementary School.
In addition, drainage was improved at the NLC main entrance and front parking lot as well as concrete sidewalk repairs. It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
Please call the district office at 620-481-2085 to sign up your student for ORIENTATION!!! Orientation is for all Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th grade, 9th grade, and new students. It will be held on Monday, August 19th from 8:30 am until 11:30 am. Please let us know if your child plans on attending so we can plan for breakfast, lunch, and transportation.
USD 251 has completed the main gym and hallway update this summer at Northern Heights High School by removing the wall carpet in the gym and south hallway. The project included gym and hall painting as well as mounting several additional acoustical panels in the gym. It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
USD 251 has completed remodeling the unfinished warehouse area in the Early Learning Center this summer. This is now an additional flexible learning space for our four-year olds. It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
First day of school is August 21st!
Don't forget to fill out your Free & Reduced Meal Application before school starts. Access the online application at: https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/D0251. You can pick up a paper application at the District Office. Please call (620)481-2085 for any questions.
Northern Heights cheer team will be working at Pizza Ranch on Wednesday, August 14th. All tips will help the team with new apparel for the upcoming year.
USD 251 North Lyon County has an opening for a part-time RN. This person will more than likely only work a few hours a week. This is an ideal position for a stay-at-home parent/nurse or a retired nurse. The applicant must be able to maintain professional confidentiality. Interested applicants can follow the link below for the classified application form and email to nuessenn@usd251. org, or mail to USD 251, Attn. Nicolette Nuessen, PO Box 527, Americus, KS, 66835 https://www.usd251.org/o/district/page/employment Applications should be received no later than noon on August 9th, 2024.
USD 251 North Lyon County has an opening for a CNA or CMA. This position is full-time , school year position with benefits. The successful applicant will be responsible for helping students in need of medical assistance. This person would be under the supervision of the Principal and School Nurse. The applicant must be able to maintain professional confidentiality.
Interested applicants can follow the link below for the classified application form and email to nuessenn@usd251. org, or mail to USD 251, Attn. Nicolette Nuessen, PO Box 527, Americus, KS, 66835
https://www.usd251.org/o/district/page/employment
Applications should be received no later than noon on August 7th, 2024.
Calendars are here! We plan on getting them out to the surrounding communities soon!
Unfortunately, our calendars are delayed at the print shop. In the meantime, you can find all upcoming school events on our website at www.usd251.org. We will let you know as soon as printed calendars are available.
The gyms at Northern Heights will be CLOSED from Thursday, July 25th thru Tuesday, July 30th while the gym floors are being refinished.
FREE Physical Clinic
Remember that all students (6th-12th) wishing to participate in athletics at NLC or Northern Heights MUST have a physical on file (dated after May 1st, 2024) before they are allowed to practice. Practices will begin on Monday, Aug. 19th (times TBD).
Physical forms can be found here- https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/FORM-PPE.pdf
2024-25 Free & Reduced Meal Applications are now available. Our online application is available at https://schoolmealsapp.ksde.org/Home/welcome/D0251. We will also be mailing the forms to all district households this week.
