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District News:
Payroll Reminder:
Premium pay stipends will be paid to certified and classified staff on June 15, 2023, and administrators on June 30, 2023. Actively employed staff who were half-time or more from January 2023 to the end of the school year will receive $500. Staff members who were hired after January 2023 or were less than half-time will receive a prorated premium pay stipend.
Human Resources Reminder:
Late Resignation Reminders from Human Resources for certified staff:
June 1
- beginning penalty period for late resignations
- certified staff members resigning on the last statutory day to resign shall pay the district $500
- any certified staff member resigning after the last statutory day to resign shall pay an additional $25 per day until the written resignation is received in the central office
July 1
- certified staff members resigning on July 1st shall pay the district $2000
- any certified staff member resigning after July 1st shall pay an additional $50 per day until the written resignation is received in the central office
August 1
- certified staff members resigning on or after August 1st and thereafter shall pay the district $5000
Kindergarten and Preschool Pre-Registration:
Pre-registration for kindergarten and preschool continues through Google form links on the district website https://www.usd253.org/services/enroll. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2023, and 3 and 4-year-old preschool students must meet eligibility requirements. All pre-registered students will enroll online beginning July 17. For more information contact the Jones Early Childhood Development Center, the elementary school nearest you, or the Student and Family Resource Office at 620-341-2396.
Employee Assistance Program Newsletter:
View the May EAP newsletter here.
District Podcast:
Listen each week as host Dr. Allison Anderson-Harder, Superintendent, and guests discuss a variety of behind-the-scenes topics related to Emporia Public Schools. The podcast can be found on the district website. New episodes are posted each Friday. This week's episode previews EHS graduation and features Mr. Dathan Fischer, EHS Principal, and Ms. Roxanna Peraza, EHS Counselor.
District Events
Staff Recognition Ceremony Reminder:
Emporia Public Schools will host the Staff Recognition and Retirement Ceremony on May 17th at the White Auditorium at 111 E. 6th Ave. A light meal will be served beginning at 5:00 PM with a short program to follow at 5:30 PM.
Convocation Save the Date:
Mark your calendars for August 9th. The Back to School Convocation will be held at Emporia High School. Details will be sent during the summer months by email.
May Events:
For the latest information on events Click on the USD253 Events Calendar
Flint Hills Learning Center Graduation:
Graduation for students graduating from the Flint Hills Learning Center will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Granada Theater at 10:00 AM.
Emporia High Graduation:
Graduation for Emporia High School seniors will be held on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at William L. White Auditorium at 3:00 PM.
Last Day of School:
The last day of school will be a partial day on Friday, May 19th. A sack lunch will be available for students at each school and buses will run according to the dismissal times.
- Emporia High School will dismiss at 11:52
- Emporia Middle School will dismiss at 11:52
- Elementary Schools will dismiss at 11:46
- Jones students will complete their school year on Thursday, May 18
2023-2024 Enrollment:
Online enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year will begin on July 17th and run through August 1st. Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to enroll their students online. Enrollment information will be mailed to all returning and pre-registered students. For those families who may need assistance, a limited number of appointments will be available at the Flint Hills Learning Center, 1624 Industrial Rd, located at the Flinthills Mall.
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