Type Public Established 1965 Accreditation(s) KSHSAA | Grades Pre–K through 12 Superintendent Michael Argabright | |
Motto Pride ~ Tradition ~ Excellence | ||
Southern Lyon County USD 252 is a Unified School District serving south Lyon County, Kansas, United States, and the Emporia, Kansas micropolitan area. Dr. Michael Aragabright is currently the superintendent for Southern Lyon County USD 252.
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History
In 1965, Hartford, Neosho Rapids, and Olpe consolidated to form Southern Lyon County USD 252.
Hartford & Neosho Rapids Schools History
Hartford High School was established in 1857, shortly after The City of Hartford was founded. In 1963, Hartford and Neosho Rapids consolidated to Hartford High School, Neosho Rapids Junior High School, and Neosho Rapids Elementary School. When formed, the mascot became the Jaguar.
Olpe High School
Prior to the 1950s, there was no public high school in Olpe. Area students attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, which closed after the 2012–13 school year, due to the economy. Olpe High School was built in the early 1950s. The first class graduated from Olpe Rural High School in 1952, however the new building wasn't completed yet. That first year, the old St. Joseph's High School building was rented and classes were held there. Students began attending the newly constructed building the next year. Since the 1950s, there have been several additions to the facility, including a shop, classrooms for 7th and 8th grades, a cafeteria, two mobile units, and new locker rooms. In 1997, two science classrooms, and a computer lab were added to the high school. In 2001, another addition to the school was completed. The latest addition includes the two classrooms, a Family and Consumer Science room, a commons area and a spacious gymnasium. The building project also involved an addition to the library, and a new teacher's workroom.
Olpe Elementary
Before Olpe Elementary was built, the school was called Harmony Hill, a one–room school house. It was located in the country about 3 miles north of Olpe. In December 1991, Olpe Elementary School was completed. The elementary wing of the building adjoins the cafeteria to the west of the high school. In 1997, two additional classrooms and a library were added to the elementary school.
Current schools
Closed schools
One–to–One Technology
On March 14, 2011, the Southern Lyon County Board of Education approved One–to–One Technology initiatives, allowing the district to improve technology. Apple products were brought in, giving teachers a MacBook Pro laptop and an iPad 2. Students, K thru 6, were given iPad 2's, being kept in the schools, on carts. Junior high school students were given MacBook Air laptops to stay at school for day use only, where as high school students were given MacBook Air laptops to take home.