School news
Student news story selected for national publication
Friday, Oct. 30, 7:39 a.m. by Nancy Horst, Special to the Gazette
A story published in the current edition of The Echo, the Emporia High School student newspaper, has received national attention. Read story.
Board policy will protect employees
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8:03 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
School board members ask for third reading of workers' comp policy. Read story.
Students face off in robot challenge
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. by Russ Morgan
The competition was fierce Tuesday morning as future science teachers and eighth grade physics students faced off against each other Read story.
Drug test your child at home
Monday, Oct. 26, 10:23 a.m. by The Emporia Gazette
Free pizza and “First Check” kits to test for drug use will be incorporated to introduce a new concept intended to prevent drug use among children. Read story.
Sweepstakes goes to EHS debaters
Thursday, Oct. 22, 11:49 a.m. by Special to the Gazette
On Saturday, the Emporia High School debate team won the first place sweepstakes trophy at the Junction City Invitational debate tournament. Read story.
Chase Co. schools hit hard by flu
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9:43 a.m. by Bobbi Mlynar, Brandy Nance
Remainder of area doing OK Read story.
Contract talks drag on to impasse
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 9:41 a.m. by
Emporia National Education Association representatives and school district negotiators failed Monday evening to reach agreement on a compensation package for the current school year. Read story.
Teachers declare impasse
Monday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Compensation package eludes agreement. Read story.
Online chat - Emporia School Board president
Monday, Oct. 19, 1:24 p.m. by
Submit your questions now for Emporia School Board president Mike Crouch. Read story.
EHS student recognized for talent
Friday, Oct. 16, 12:42 p.m. by
An Emporia High School senior has been recognized as academically talented by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Read story.
Village fetes retired teachers
Friday, Oct. 16, 12:40 p.m. by Special to The Gazette
Eleven retired teachers returned to Village Elementary School last week to see what changes are taking place in the classroom and to help their colleagues celebrate World Teacher Day. Read story.
Local students involved in book award event
Friday, Oct. 16, 12:38 p.m. by
Almost 150 Lyon County students were part of the William Allen White Children’s Book Award celebration held here on Saturday. Two dozen Lowther Intermediate students served as Lowther Ambassadors and more than 100 students from nine Emporia schools and the North Lyon County School District attended as part of the Young Writers Conference. Read story.
Buyers found to fund energy project
Thursday, Oct. 15, 10:18 a.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
The Emporia board of education unanimously approved a purchase agreement that will allow the school district to begin an energy-saving plan in its buildings throughout the city. Read story.
Buyers found to fund energy project
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11:17 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
School district has A3 financial rating. Read story.
EMS launches respect campaign
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 3:20 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Three groups have joined forces to encourage Emporia Middle School students to be “Champions of Respect.” Read story.