by 251 Together | Aug 20, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! FUN FACT #17: Your Property Taxes Aren’t USD 251’s Whole Budget Did you know? When your property taxes go up, USD 251 does not simply get to keep all of that additional money. Kansas public schools are funded through...
by 251 Together | Aug 19, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 bond one fact at a time! FUN FACT #16: What About Capital Outlay? Did you know? USD 251 already uses its Capital Outlay Fund to invest in our schools. For the 2025–26 school year, USD 251’s total school mill levy was approximately 39.01...
by 251 Together | Aug 15, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 Bond One Fact at a Time FUN FACT #15: Waiting Can Cost More Did you know? Research on school facilities shows that putting off needed maintenance and repairs can lead to higher costs later. When repairs are delayed, building systems can...
by 251 Together | Aug 14, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! FUN FACT #14: 100% Graduation Rate! Did you know? USD 251 had a 100% high school graduation rate in 2024 and received the Kansas State Department of Education’s Graduation Gold Star Award. Even more impressive,...
by 251 Together | Aug 13, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 Bond One Fact at a Time FUN FACT #13: Investing in Our Future Did you know? The 2025–26 total school mill levies for several nearby districts are: • USD 251 North Lyon County: 39.01 mills • USD 243 Lebo-Waverly: 47.45 mills • USD 253 Emporia:...
by 251 Together | Aug 12, 2026 | Bond Facts
UNDERSTANDING THE USD 251 BOND — ONE FACT AT A TIME FUN FACT #11: Our Wildcats Are Leading the Way! Did you know? In 2024, USD 251 students had an average ACT composite score of 19.9, compared to the Kansas average of 19.2. That means our students scored 0.7 points...
