Board of Education Minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting. https://5il.co/2u636
8 months ago, Matthew Peak
BoE Minutes from 07.08.24
Wright Signs affixed the vinyl on Parsons High School Monday, proclaiming it Home of the Vikings! Great job guys! Go Vikes!
8 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Words are being put on the PhS building.
Words are being put on the PHS building
A HUGE 'Thank You' to Commercial Bank for again providing a wonderful lunch to returning USD 503 employees. Staff also had the chance to win a few prizes as they kicked off their school year. Supportive partners like these in the community mean the world to us!
8 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Commercial Bank employees cook burgers on the grill.
Commercial Bank employees cook burgers on the grill.
Assistant superintendent Jeff Pegues visits with bank employees.
Commercial Bank employees serve 503 staff lunch.
503 staff dress their burgers.
503 staff dress their burgers.
A 503 teacher wins a chair from Commercial Bank.
New SRO Blake Sanchez wins s prize from Commercial Bank.
USD 503 board member Lou Martino wins  a prize from Commercial Bank.
Teacher Jamie Willey draws a name for another staff member to win a prize.
Parsons USD 503 staff returned Monday and after a wonderful breakfast together, and catching up, they participated in information sessions, ice breakers, and trainings. Staff are excited for another year of educating our amazing students! #PKallDay
8 months ago, Colleen Williamson
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
Parsons USD 503 administration and board members continued their annual tradition of serving a "Thank You" breakfast to all staff Monday, as they returned to their schools and classrooms. Let's Go Vikes. #PKallDay.
8 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Admin serve staff breakfast.
Admin serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Back to School Bash for 6th to 8th Graders - Presented by Curious Minds
8 months ago, Matthew Peak
Back to School Bash
Better Life Nutrition reached out to customers recently, encouraging donations of school supplies for Parsons USD 503 students. Customers gladly obliged to help students in need. Thank you Better Life for your kindness and consideration for USD 503 students!
8 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Two women hold up baskets of school supplies.
Gearing up for a good school year. substitute teachers were provided with a training opportunity today. About 25 subs, with a variety of experience, attended and engaged in the professional development, enhancing their skills in working with students to help them succeed.
8 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Mr. Gordon speaks to substitute teachers.
Mr. Gordon speaks to substitute teachers.
Mr. Gordon speaks to substitutes.
Maintenance and cafeteria staff underwent CPR training Wednesday. They are also trained on the use of AEDs and Epi Pens. All staff in USD 503 is trained for the event of an emergency, helping insure someone is able to respond if CPR or other temporary emergency aid is needed.
8 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Staff practice CPR training.
Maintance and cafeteria workers watch a film during CPR training.
Two maintenance staff give CPR to an infant mannequin
A staff member gives CPR to an infant mannequin.
New teachers to the district participated in orientation and training Wednesday, helping familiarize them with various aspects of the district and introduce them to applications and programs they will be using in their classrooms.
8 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Matt Peak teaches the teachers how to use various computer programs they will need.
New teachers sit at cpmputers and learn about various applications they will be using.
New teachers received training Wednesday.
New staff to USD 503 were invited to have lunch with Board of Education members, district and building administrations, and department directors., helping acquaint them with other people in the district.
8 months ago, Colleen Williamson
New staff in Parsons USD 503 had lunch at PHS with board members andministrators and department directors Wednesday., helping them get acquainted.
Three men have lunch.
The staff sit and talk.
Two people sit and talk.
Board of Education Agenda for the August 12, 2024 meeting. https://5il.co/2tfib
8 months ago, Parsons District Schools
BoE Agenda 08.12.24
District maintenance personnel worked Monday morning repainting parking lines and handicap parking spots around Parsons High School - one more step in preparations for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you gentlemen, for all your hard work this summer!
9 months ago, Colleen Williamson
two men use paint rollers to paint handicap parking spots.
Worker paints parking slot lines.
In-person enrollment is underway at all schools from 9 to 6 p.m. today. If you haven't enrolled yet and are new to the district, or just need a little assistance, there are people on hand to help. Four-year-old preschool screenings are also being conducted at Lincoln. Welcome!
9 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A little boy brushes a stuffed dragon's tyeeth while his mom uses a computer to enroll him and his sister.
Lincoln principal  and the title teacher visits with a little girl and her mother.
A mom uses a computer set up in the Lincoln gym to enroll.
A little girl brushes a stuffed dragon's teeth while a nurse holds it.
The city is in the process of painting crosswalks by schools. Please exercise caution. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/G2KixVvoHwGwGyNE/?mibextid=WC7FNe
9 months ago, Colleen Williamson
crosswalk
An integral part of one of the best seasons in Parsons Vikings football history, Cade Brown has earned the 2023-24 Parsons Sun High School Boys Athlete of the Year honor. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/k2WeJeg7yAnowvot/?mibextid=WC7FNe
9 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Cade Brown in football uniform.
Enroll your PHS student by Friday, Aug. 9, and they will automatically be entered in our drawing!
9 months ago, Colleen Williamson
 A picture of an open notebook encouraging pparents to enrooll students to win a chance at free passes.
Parsons Elementary School principals returned to work today, preparing for the start of 2024-2025 school year. Teachers return Aug. 19 and students begin Aug. 22, with a full day for all grades. Enrollment is open online. Enjoy the rest of your summer break!
9 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Mrs. Gardner at her desk.
Barney Pontious at his desk.
Mr. Friess waving hello .
Youth in K-6th Grade are invited to play flag football free, thanks to Shaun Hill..
9 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Flier for Youth Football
K-6th grade Girls Youth Volleyball registration is now open.
9 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Girls Youth Volleyball flier.