Update: Water Advisory
November 6, 2024 – The City of Emporia continues to address the water quality issues that led to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Boil Water Advisory. Yesterday, City staff successfully located and repaired a mechanical issue and leak at the Water Treatment Plant that contributed to the advisory. Today, teams are working on further reducing turbidity levels and restoring the Ozonation system, which will help address the discoloration and odor currently present in the water supply.
Once repairs are complete, water must filter through the entire system to flush out any affected water. At this time, the City anticipates that Friday would be the soonest the boil water advisory could be lifted, though this timeline remains dependent on achieving KDHE compliance standards.
📢 Attention Patrons:
The district has received an important update today. In addition to the City of Emporia and Lyon County, the following water districts have issued a Boil Water Advisory:
Lyon County RWD 2
City of Hartford
Park Place Communities
Lyon County RWD 4
City of Olpe
Lyon County RWD 5
Coffey County RWD 2E
If your water is supplied by any of these public water systems, please take necessary precautions in your food facility.
The school district has secured enough water to last through the week, if needed. We apologize for the inconvenience, and please stay tuned to media outlets for further updates.
Forms and money are due November 26th to Mrs. Windle
As many of you are likely aware, we are currently under another Boil Water Advisory. The district is working to secure enough water to last us through the week, if necessary. Thank you to Mrs. Garriott for picking up water this morning in Madison and to the 8th grade for helping distribute water to classrooms this morning!
Plan of the Week
This morning, our staff took part in a powerful Poverty Simulation as part of our in-service training. This experience gave them a glimpse into the challenges faced by families living in poverty, navigating limited resources, and making tough decisions.
Halloween Chemistry Fun!
Congratulations Cody T. for being our Good Character this week!
Congratulations to our Red Ribbon Week Poster Winners: Shalyea H., Darrow M., Emma M., Sutton W., Rowyn S., and Avery W.!
Congratulations to Mrs. Sieberns and Mrs. Corpening for receiving the G.O.A.T. Award of the Week!
Mrs. Sieberns consistently goes above and beyond in both classrooms and the lunchroom, offering dependable support wherever it’s needed—from assisting with testing to ensuring smooth operations in the lunchroom. Her generosity and commitment make a remarkable difference. Thank you, Allison, for all you do!
Mrs. Corpening is being recognized for her dedication and effort to ensure her students grasp challenging Physical Science concepts. She goes above and beyond by creating engaging, hands-on labs and activities, helping students connect with the material. Her commitment to building meaningful relationships makes a lasting impact on her students.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Mrs. Arnold for taking a few students from AG Leadership this morning to get more water bottles for our students and staff, and to some of our juniors for helping distribute the cases throughout the building. Much appreciated!
Plan of the Week
Olpe Elementary will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week next week!
Join the OES PTO for HalfTime this Friday!
Congratulations Allie D. for being our Good Character this week!
Class Spotlight: AG Leadership and 2nd Grade.
Last Friday the Ag Leadership class made no-bake, pumpkin pie in a bag with the 2nd grade class, following 2nd grade’s trip to the pumpkin patch! Fun fact - Libby’s pumpkin pie filling is 100% pumpkin, with no other ingredients or preservatives!
Our sub-state volleyball games will take place at Little River High School, 430 Waverly, Little River, KS on Saturday, October 26. Olpe will play Little River for game 1 of the tournament.
GAME TIME IS 2:00PM.
Admission: Adults $8, Students $6
Class Spotlight: 7th Social Studies
Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences are this Wednesday and Thursday! Be sure to check out our lost and found tables—we’ve gathered quite the collection on both the elementary and junior/senior high sides.
Last week, Mrs. Fernandini took her Spanish II students to ESU for Sociology of Sport Day on This event used interactive activities like basketball, self-defense, and archery to explore the organization and culture of sports. ESU student-athletes engaged our students in discussions about the relationships between athletes, their families, peers, and coaches. It was an insightful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved!
