USD 243 is a member of the Coffey County Special Education Cooperative which serves schools in all fields of special education. Active membership is maintained in Greenbush, which is an organization with 25 other school districts and Emporia State University which serves schools in such fields as in-service, group purchasing, logical advancements and curriculum development. Our students round out their education in a first-class manner because of ours schools' participation in the Lyon County League, which sponsors academic and athletic competition. USD 243 is a school district that stresses the basics in education, yet is progressive in many areas of the curriculum, including technology education, and Interactive Distance Learning via a fiber optic system. All buildings are networked and have internet access.
Internet is accessed in nearly every class and in all libraries.
Macintosh, iMac, and IBM computers are utilized throughout the district, with rooms for each computer lab designated. Each high school has a complete Technology lab where students can experience many types of techno-learning. Our media centers are fully automated, and with the addition of the Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math programs, we feel our district provides outstanding opportunities for our students to excel. Transportation Our district, which covers 248 square miles, utilizes three excellent private transportation contractors on regular school routes and to extracurricular activities. Waverly, KS 66871 Personal Qualifications Possess a genuine interest in doing what is best for children.