by 251 Together | Aug 11, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! FUN FACT #10: A Legacy of Wildcats Did you know? The National Center for Education Statistics reports that the average age of a public school’s main instructional building is 49 years. Northern Heights High School...
by 251 Together | Aug 10, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! Fact #9: What About Transportation Costs? Did you know? Moving to a single location is not expected to increase transportation costs. In several areas, the district anticipates potential savings. Here are some of the...
by 251 Together | Aug 9, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! Fact #8: What Can Bond Money Be Used For? Did you know? Money from a school bond cannot be used for everyday operating expenses like teacher salaries. A school bond is specifically used for long-term projects and...
by 251 Together | Aug 8, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! Fact #7: Our Students Are Excelling! Did you know? USD 251 students are performing above the Kansas average in science, math, and English language arts! According to the 2024–2025 KSDE Performance Accountability Reports,...
by 251 Together | Aug 7, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 Bond: One Fact at a Time! Fun Fact #6: School buildings don’t teach children—but they do matter. Research on K–12 schools has found that the condition and quality of school facilities can influence the learning environment and student...
by 251 Together | Aug 6, 2026 | Bond Facts
Understanding the USD 251 Bond One Fact at a Time! Fact #5: Appraised Value vs. Assessed Value Did you know? In Kansas, property taxes are not calculated using your home’s appraised value. Instead, they are based on its assessed value. The Kansas Department of...
