We’ve been sharing stories from people who have been impacted by USD 251, and today we wanted to share the perspective of a parent who brings a little bit of a different viewpoint.
This parent isn’t a USD 251 alum and isn’t 100% North Lyon County through and through. They’re a community member who has chosen to raise their kids here and has kids in our schools—and they believe our kids are worth investing in.
Our family has been part of USD 251 for six years. When we first moved here, I’ll be honest—there were things that frustrated me. Communication was difficult, and as a “newbie,” I sometimes felt like asking questions was unwelcome. Coming from a larger district, I wanted to see communication grow beyond Facebook and beyond simply being “from here.”
But even with those frustrations, there is something that has kept us here: our kids are known.
In our previous district, after five years and multiple children, I could call the school and hear, “And who is your child again?”
That doesn’t happen here.
Our three kids are each completely different, and their teachers know that. They know their strengths, their needs, their personalities, and how they learn. They notice them. They invest in them. They make them feel seen.
As a parent, that means everything to me.
I want my kids to have the opportunity to learn in a place where they are treated as individuals—not numbers or statistics—and where they have access to the resources and opportunities they need to find their own path to success.
I know we won’t all agree on every decision the district makes. I haven’t either. But that doesn’t change what I believe our kids deserve.
At the end of the day, my kids will always be the deciding factor in our education choices. What is right for them is right for me. And for our family, that means supporting a school district where our kids are known, where they are invested in, and where they have the opportunity to grow.
The grass isn’t greener on the other side. It’s greener where you water it.
We may not all have the same history with USD 251, and we may not all agree on everything. But I believe we can come together around the one thing that matters most: wanting what is best for our kids.
If you’re a parent, grandparent, community member, or someone who simply cares about the future of our kids, take the time to learn about the bond, ask questions, have conversations, and make your voice heard on November 3.
Our kids are worth investing in.
