by 251 Together | Sep 24, 2026 | Bond Facts
North Lyon County is unique when it comes to our schools. It truly can be described as a family. A majority of our staff are alumni or married to alumni. Many came back to serve the very community that raised them. They had choices, and they chose here. But have we...
by 251 Together | Sep 23, 2026 | Bond Facts
Sometimes we get so caught up in the numbers, the buildings, the taxes, and the details that we forget what this is really about. Our kids. It’s the little girl walking into kindergarten for the first time, not knowing yet how much her school will shape her life. It’s...
by 251 Together | Sep 22, 2026 | Alumni
Jamie Houck attended USD 251 from kindergarten in Americus through her graduation from Northern Heights High School in 1997. When Jamie looks back on her time as a student, what stands out most is the close-knit atmosphere. Teachers knew their students personally,...
by 251 Together | Sep 21, 2026 | Bond Facts
Old buildings can breathe new purpose into a community. When Stacy, Jared, Carey and Shelly purchased the old Admire school building in 2026, they didn’t just see an aging building. They saw an opportunity to give a piece of the community’s history a second life. The...
by 251 Together | Sep 20, 2026 | Bond Facts
Northern Heights began because four Northern Lyon County communities—Bushong, Miller, Allen, and Admire—were facing declining enrollment in the 1950s and made the decision to consolidate. Two locations were considered for the new school. The voters ultimately selected...
