An Introduction to Emporia
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Community resource directory
Emporia Christian School
Address: 1325 C of E Drive,
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone Number: (620) 342-5353
Website: None
Purpose/Mission: PreK-8 Elementary School
Service Provided: Christian Education
Eligibility: Contact school.
Cost/Fees: Tuition
To Access Services: Contact the school at the number above
Emporia Head Start Center
Address: Maynard Early Childhood Center,
19 Constitution St.,
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone Number: (620) 341-2260
E-Mail: mrodrigu@usd253.org
Website: http://www.usd253.org/schools/maynard.htm
Office Hours: 9 a.m.
Purpose/Mission: Head Start is a federally funded preschool program designed to foster healthy development in low-income children.
Service Provided: Preschool education for kindergarten readiness
Population Served: Low-income children ages 3 to 5
Eligibility: Based on federal income guidelines: http://www.headstartinfo.org/publications/im06/im06_02.htm
Cost/Fees: None for eligible children.
To Access Services: Contact Mary Rodriguez, on-site coordinator at the telephone number or email address listed above.
Emporia Public Schools, USD#253
Address: 501 Merchant St.,
PO Box 1008,
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone Number: (620) 341-2200
E-Mail: nhorst@usd253.org or kturner@usd253.org
Website: www.usd253.org
Office Hours: District offices open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Purpose/Mission: Building on Emporia's diverse and ever-changing population and its long-term commitment to educational excellence, the Emporia Public Schools will challenge each student to reach his/her highest academic potential through a relevant curriculum in a safe and effective learning environment.
Service Provided: Public PreK–12 Education
Attendance Centers:
Maynard Early Childhood Center (Head Start), 19 Constitution St., 341-2260
Logan Avenue Elementary (PreK-4), 521 S. East St., 341-2264
Riverside Elementary (PreK-4), 327 S. West St., 341-2276
Timmerman Elementary (PreK-4), 2901 Timmerman Dr., 341-2270
Village Elementary (PreK-4), 2302 W. 15th Ave., 341-2282
Walnut Elementary (PreK-4), 801 Grove Ave., 341-2288
William Allen White Elementary (PreK-4), 902 Exchange St., 341-2294
Lowther North Intermediate School (Grade 6), 216 W. Sixth Ave., 341-2350
Lowther South Intermediate School (Grade 5), 215 W. Sixth Ave., 341-2400
Emporia Middle School (Grades 7-8), 2300 Graphic Arts Rd., 341-2335
Emporia High School (Grades 9-12), 3302 W. 18th Ave., 341-2365
Population Served: Children in Preschool – Grade 12
Eligibility: The public schools accept any child who is a resident of the district.
Cost/Fees: Textbook rental (may be reduced or waived based on income)
To Access Services: Contact the superintendent’s office at the number or e-mail listed above.
Flint Hills Learning Center and Alternative School
Address: 1010 Commercial St.,
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone Number: (620) 341-2250 or
(620) 341-2251 or
(620) 342-4789
E-Mail: stephanies@essdack.org
Website: http://www.fhtc.net/
Office Hours: Times vary according to students’ needs
Purpose/Mission: Offer coursework that will enable individuals to receive a high school diploma
Service Provided: A high-school completion program that is self-paced and individualizes for specific student needs. English as a Second Language (ESL) classes also are offered of individuals wanting to learn English. On-site day care also is available.
Population Served: Individuals age 18 or older who have been unable to attend a tradition high school for a variety of reasons.
Eligibility: Contact Stephanie Sullivan, director, at the number or e-mail above.
Cost/Fees: No fees for anyone working toward a high school diploma
To Access Services: Contact Stephanie Sullivan, director, at the number or e-mail above.
Girl Scout Council of the Flint hills
Address: 1200 Burlingame Rd/PO Box 309
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone Number: (620) 342-4532
E-Mail: gscfh@cableone.net
Office Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Monday-Friday
Website: www.emporia.com/girlscouts/
Services Provided: Girl Scouting offers a variety of activities that build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place!
Sacred Heart Elementary
Address: 102 Cottonwood St.,
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone Number: (620) 343-7394
E-Mail: shemporia@archkckcs.org
Website: None
Purpose/Mission: PreK-6 elementary school
Service Provided: Private Catholic School
Population Served: Preschool, elementary children
Cost/Fees: Tuition
To Access Services: Contact the principal at the telephone number above.
Turning Point Charter School
Address: 315 S. Market St.
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone Number: (620) 341-2455 or
(620) 794-1436 or
(620) 794-1437
E-Mail: ginas@essdack.org or sondrab@essdack.org
Website: http://www.usd253.org/schools/turningPoint.htm
Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and by appointment.
Purpose/Mission: A charter school that offers an alternative to traditional classroom learning.
Service Provided: Web-based and project-based education for students who are drive, eager to learn, who can work with a team of their peers, and who want to participate in their own learning.
Population Served: K-8 students
Eligibility: By application
To Access Services: By telephone or e-mail.
Additional Information: Parent support and involvement is essential.
