Welcome to Emporia Public Schools

Trimmin' the Turf Workers trim out colorful spartan lettering during installation of the new surface at the Emporia High School athletic field. First Day of School   Students get "into the groove" during the first day of classes. Photos by Nancy Horst

Quick Links: District Contact Information Documents & Publications EZ School Pay Food Service Menu Free/Reduced Meal Application (Spanish) PowerSchool - Public School Start & Dismissal Times Weather Information Web Email Access - for staff and students Announcements & Events   Attention walkers on the Jones Fitness Trail - the fitness trail lights are on from 5 am - daylight and from dark - 11 pm Preschool Enrollment - We have openings for qualifying 4 year olds. More information here  (Spanish) Thursday, Sept 2 Lowther PTO, 6:30 pm, LNIS Friday, Sept 3 Logan Avenue Muffins for Moms Breakfast, 7:45 am Riverside Kindergarten Family Lunch EHS Football, 7 pm, Highland Park Monday, Sept 6 No School See the district calendar for a complete listing of events

We believe that . . .

1. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.

2. All children are capable of learning and deserve the right to receive a quality education.

3. We must appreciate and learn from the diversity in our community.

4. There are common values and beliefs across cultures on which we can build.

5. Everyone needs to be a lifelong learner.

6. By working together, we can make our community a better place.

7. It is okay to disagree as long as we respect each other.

8. Joy and laughter are important.

9. Parents/guardians should be active partners in the educational process.

10. School should be a safe and secure environment.

11. Success is measured both qualitatively and quantitatively.

12. The goal of teaching is learning.

13. Quality education takes wise investment of people, resources, time and money.

14. A positive learning environment encourages our students to be involved.

15. Everyone should have their basic needs met.