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Emporia Gazette - Newsroom
Distance: 9.8 Mi517 Merchant St
66801 Emporia -
Santa Fe Trl Unified Dist 434
Distance: 46.3 MiPO Box 310
66414-0310 Carbondale -
Wabaunsee Senior High School
Distance: 52.5 MiPO Box 218
66401 Alma -
Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437
Distance: 53.7 Mi5928 SW 53rd St
66610 Topeka -
Humboldt Superintendent-School
Distance: 50.6 Mi910 New York St
66748 Humboldt
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The purpose of the schools in Southern Lyon County USD #252, is to assure that students have a solid foundation in the basic academic areas. These schools will also assure that students understand good health practices, appropriate citizenship responsibilities, career opportunities and the practical arts. Students will develop life skills and an appreciation of the fine arts. Community Information Southern Lyon County #USD 252 is located South and East of Emporia in the southern half of Lyon County. The population of Lyon County is slightly more than 36,000. The board of education office is located in Hartford, which is about 15 miles southeast of Emporia, the county seat. Olpe, Hartford and Neosho Rapids are caring and giving communities that actively support school functions and activities. With populations of 443, 556, and 250 respectively, they all have that small town friendly, warm atmosphere. Both elementary schools have very active and supportive PTO organizations and both high schools have strong booster clubs who not only promote activities but contribute to the classrooms also. A number of churches and organizations serve residents of the district. Nearness of the district to Emporia and Emporia State University provides many opportunities for cultural enrichment and continuing education. I-35, K-99, and K-130 provide hard surface highways in and around the district.