
Interested PHS students toured Tank Connection in Parsons and learned about materials, processes, work volume and job positions in the employee-owned, internationally-leading industry that provides bolted storage tanks around the world to store liquid, gas and solids. #PKallday






A big "Thank You" to the Parsons Fire Department, whose firefighters committed time to teaching our elementary school students about what to do in case of a fire at home or on their person. They made the experience fun for Guthridge students by letting them put out a house fire.


Some Parsons students participated in the sidewalk chalk contest that was part of the first PK Art Festival in downtown Parsons Saturday.

A small group of Parsons USD 503 students in Vikings Dance & Color Guard volunteered to perform during the first PK Art Festival in downtown Parsons Saturday. Thank you Brianne Ford for providing so many opportunities like this for our students to give back to the community!


Cheerleaders and dancers performed Friday night throughout the game and at half time, helping rally the crowd for the Vikings.

Flower girls and ring bearers performed their royal duties at the 2024 Parsons High School Homecoming Coronation Friday, and had a little fun along the way.

The PHS Football Homecoming Queen candidates nominated by their respective clubs took to the football field Friday night with their escorts during the 2024 Coronation event.



The PHS Football Homecoming Coronation was Friday.. The Royal Court was Princesses SeQuoyah Reece, escorted by Khaliq Abdul-Latif, and Angie Gloriau, escorted by Chandler Hentzen. The 2024 Homecoming Queen was Saylah Rea, escorted by Conner Barcus.

CHC-SEK was on hand Thursday morning to provide flu shots to students and staff at Parsons High School. Each year the district provides the vaccines free of charge for those who want them. Thank you USD 503 and CHC-SEK for making it so convenient!

Take a minute to thank our wonderful custodians for making our Parsons USD 503 schools shine!


We Are Hiring: Full Time Substitute Teacher


We Are Hiring: First Grade Teacher (2nd Semester)


TTT Electric workers connect the new programmable electric sign being installed in front of Parsons Middle School. In addition to a $10,000 PACF grant awarded to the middle school, Leadership Class students helped raise the remainder of the $25,000 needed to purchase the sign.


Scan the QR code or visit the link to order your PHS Pinkout shirt.
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Ceramic artist Alan Kirby demonstrated for PHS art students two methods for decorating ceramics, Raku and the use of horse hair to burn designs on the outside of pottery. Students fired their pottery in an outdoor fire and then Kirby used his homemade kiln and a propane torch to heat their pieces to temperatures around 1800 degrees to complete the design process chosen by each student. Thank you Mr. Kirby for taking time to share your knowledge and talents with our Vikings!











Parsons High School kicked off Homecoming Spirit Week with their bonfire celebration Sunday afternoon. Students showed their spirit in part by dressing to their class theme.
Seniors theme: “Soccer moms vs. bbq dads”.
Juniors theme: “Americana”.
Sophomores theme: “Out of this world”.
Freshman theme: "Celebrities."
Have fun this week. Go Vikes!










Guthridge 4th grader Francine Galan and Parsons Middle School 7th grader Collin Ray participated in the Labette County Spelling Bee Wednesday, having qualified at their respective schools. The winner of the county bee was Mound Valley 4th grader Timber Blasor. Congratulations!

The smell of Fall filled the north hall at Lincoln after first grade students helped read and follow directions on a recipe to make Crockpot Applesauce Wednesday morning. Snack time will bring rewards from this group reading lesson, as each student gets to taste a sample.





Take a minute to thank our wonderful kitchen staff who serve our USD 503 Vikings every weekday!


Just a reminder, this Wednesday evening and Oct. 2 you can come test drive a school bus and see if this part-time job might be for you. Small time commitment. Good wages and benefits. Come learn more. Our buses also have monitors who help with the children.
