As USD 253 Emporia embarks on a new school year, it also is beginning a new venture to help its staffers.
This is the first year for a quartet of childcare classrooms scattered across the district. On KVOE’s Showcase on Tuesday, Superintendent Allison Anderson-Harder said the early returns are impressive.
Anderson-Harder says it has taken over a year to begin this initiative after coordination with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Meanwhile, the district is continuing its partnership with Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas for after-school activities for the second straight year. Parents wanting more information or to enroll their students can call Zach Mundy at 316-889-5406.
Enrollment also continues, but USD 253 encourages parents to handle that process as soon as possible by setting appointments at the Flint Hills Learning Center inside Flinthills Mall. The number to call is 620-341-3296.
Jump Start activities Tuesday morning lead to the first full day of classes districtwide Wednesday. Emporia High and Emporia Middle School will have their traditional late start Wednesday.
