Emporia Unified School District 253 operates several elementary, intermediate, middle and high schools, as well as a learning center. The school district serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Its schools operate art, business, language arts, foreign language, mathematics, and family and consumer science departments. Emporia Unified School District 253 also offers classes in music, physical education, science, social studies, and special and technology education. The district s schools provide various sports activities, such as volleyball, cross-country, golf, gymnastics, tennis, cheerleading, soccer, football, basketball, softball, and track and field. Its schools offer membership options for several organizations, including the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Educators of America (FEA) and National Honor Society (NHS). Emporia Unified School District 253 is located in Emporia, Kan.