January 26, 2021 Dear Neosho Rapids Families, Today, the Southern Lyon County USD 252 was notified by the Lyon County Health Department that a student in 4th Grade at Neosho Rapids Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19. Per our established protocol, we are in contact with the Lyon County Department of Health and will take the... READ MORE >
August 21, 2020 Dear Jaguar Parent(s): After many months of planning, we are excited to welcome our students back into our buildings on Tuesday. Thank you for your patience and for support as we move forward into a new “normal.” This letter contains important information that will help all of us make a smooth transition into the new school year. We continue... READ MORE >
Dear Hartford and Neosho Rapids Parent(s): Over the summer months, we have been working hard to develop a plan to safely bring our students back to campus this year. I hope you and your families have been able to navigate the new normal created by the response to the Coronavirus. Part of this new normal will include some significant changes to our enrollment... READ MORE >
Hartford/Neosho Rapids Jaguar Families: Please see the below link to our 2020-2021 Back To School Parent Survey- The deadline to submit is Monday the 27th at noon. Your input is important as we work to ensure a safe and rigorous learning environment for our students. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSm8cr_feZRDZ8KULynNco2dQOZMPST-_1doCmXGj17M0dEA/viewform READ MORE >
In accordance with new guidelines from the state of Kansas and KSHSAA, effective immediately, any inside activities in which social distancing cannot be attained, (i.e. scrimmaging, weight lifting, etc.) will require student athletes to wear a mask. Emporia State University’s athletic department is also following these guidelines. Outside activities will continue... READ MORE >
Please follow the link to review the summer activities guidelines for JH/HS students. These guidelines were reviewed and approved by our the Lyon County Health Department. This was a collaborative effort between the three school districts, Emporia State University and the Emporia Rec Department. Our students can begin organized conditioning on Monday, June 15.... READ MORE >
Dear Hartford High School Seniors and Families, In May, we informed you about the postponement of our graduation ceremony that was scheduled for May 16th. After multiple meetings and with Lyon County Health Department officials and several revisions to the plan, they approved a plan on Monday that will allow us to move forward with a ceremony on June 20,... READ MORE >
Good evening everyone! We are now just four days away from wrapping up the 2019-20 school year! We have learned a lot over the last quarter and will be taking what we have experienced into our planning for next year. We appreciate our parents for their continued support and our staff for flexibility, positive attitude and ability to adjust in such a short period of... READ MORE >
I hope all of the moms out there had a great Mother’s Day! We’re now less than two weeks away from wrapping up the 2019-20 school year as the last day for our students is Thursday, May 21. Our seniors wrap up their high school career later this week as they tackle finals on Tuesday and Wednesday. This Saturday, please look for our senior tribute that will... READ MORE >
Good evening! The month of May is upon us and with it means that we are just weeks away from closing out the school year. While not the ending to a school year we had hoped, we are glad that we have had the opportunity to continue to deliver instruction and maintain a connection with your child. In a special board meeting this past Thursday, our board... READ MORE >
Hartford/Neosho Rapids Principal Communication April 26, 2020 Good evening! It’s hard to believe, but by the end of this next week we will be into the month of May! Our seniors only have about 2 ½ weeks left, while all other students are down to just 4 weeks before summer vacation hits. With the end of the year winding down, we are working through... READ MORE >
Now a full three weeks into our new school experience, daily routines are beginning to take root and our students and staff are doing amazing things during this time. Parents – thank you for taking the time to fill out our continuous learning survey this last week. Your feedback is appreciated and we value your input. Thank you to all of you who provided... READ MORE >
After reviewing survey data from parents, students, and staff of USD 252, I am so proud of my staff and students for helping make this continuous learning plan successful in these uncertain times. The feedback that we received was overwhelmingly positive and a testament to how much our staff, parents, and students work together in this district. We appreciate the... READ MORE >
NEOSHO RAPIDS FAMILIES: Please pick up the charging brick for your student's iPads tomorrow Thursday March 26th or Friday March 27th from 11:00-12:30 during grab n' go lunches. READ MORE >
Parents/Guardians, Teachers have been working hard and are getting closer and closer to finalizing the delivery of continuous learning to our students. We know that many of you have questions, and we hope that some of the information we share will help to answer some of those. The daily schedule was developed with guidance from KSDE and the Continuous Learning... READ MORE >
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Please join us on October 2nd in the Hartford High School commons area for Financial Aid night hosted by Emporia State University. They will be here to answer question about FASFA and different scholarship opportunities. Light snacks will be provided. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >
July 26, 2019 Dear Parent/Guardian: Believe it or not, but school will be back in session in less than a month. I hope you and your family have had an enjoyable and safe summer. Please read through the following as we have a lot of important information to share. Enrollment will be on July 31 from 12:00 PM –... READ MORE >
SLC free physicals are Saturday, May 4 at 9:00 am at Olpe. There will be a bus that will leave from Hartford at 8:45 am. READ MORE >
February 27, 2019 Dear Jaguar Students, Parents, and Community, As we continue our journey into redesign, several prototypes have either come or gone, been in place all year, or just ramping up. I wanted to take a moment to share with you some of the exciting things that are happening on each of our campuses. Neosho Rapids Elementary ... READ MORE >
December 19, 2018 Dear Jaguar Parent/Guardian, It is truly hard to believe that the first semester of this school year is already drawing to a close. It has been a great year so far in Jaguar Country and I wish each of you and your family a safe and happy holiday season. I wanted to take a brief moment to share some information... READ MORE >
As we end our JH football and JH volleyball seasons this week (VB yesterday and Football on Thursday), I just wanted to take a few moments to reflect on our seasons. I could not be prouder of the coaches and the students that stuck through the grind, day in and day out, practicing their craft and trying to get better, even as the losses started to pile up. I know... READ MORE >
September 25 - Students at Hartford Jr-Sr High School dress as Twins for the 2018 Spirit Week for Homecoming. READ MORE >
August 17, 2018 - Hartford High School National Honor Society and Student Council members hosted a Back 2 School Bash for the Junior High students. The night consisted of team building activities, dance, pop corn/cotton candy, and socializing. It was a great night for all who attended! READ MORE >
July 23-24, 2018 - Hartford FBLA Officer and our District VII Vice President Tyler attended the Future Business Leaders of America Summer Leadership Seminar in Lawrence, KS. It was a great time for the student to work on leadership skills and to start thinking about the 2018-2019 FBLA School Year!Tyler lead a breakout session titled "Unity in the Making" which... READ MORE >
Students, Faculty, and Patrons: Construction is well underway at both locations in Hartford and Neosho Rapids. I am excited to report that we are running fairly on schedule and I cannot wait for our students to arrive in August to see what is in store for them. If you are reading this article, you can see that we are not only adding to our physical facilities, but... READ MORE >
Staff is hard at work preparing our new website for the upcoming school year. Look for it to roll out at enrollment on August 1! READ MORE >