Students in Mrs. Friess' Anatomy and Physiology class prepared for an upcoming test by practicing naming all 206 bones of the adult skeletal system and laying them out correctly in an anterior view.
Mr. Heady and a student measure the distance between tread on front tires, after working on a wheel on a customer's car that was brought into the automotive class to repair
Due to extremely cold temperatures and poor road conditions, school will be closed on Thursday, February 20th.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Please take precautions to stay safe and warm! Go Vikings!!! 💙 💛
Due to the forecast of heavy snow and extremely cold temperatures, we are informing you that school will be closed on Tuesday, February 18th, and Wednesday, February 19th.
We are prioritizing the safety of our students and staff during these hazardous weather conditions. Please take all necessary precautions to stay safe and warm during this time.
We will keep you updated with any further information as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support. Go Vikings!!! 💙 💛
Garfield students in Ms. Perez's second grade class learned more about adjectives while doing Valentine's Day themed project. Students made strings of pastel hearts containing adjectives they felt described them. Perez's students are tough, brave, confident, nice and smart.
Students in Mrs. Quarton's history class worked on posters of famous people or events for Black History Month. As a part of their research, students discovered a wide array of famous personalities who accomplished great things in their lives, and made a difference for others'.
Parsons High School drafting students designed and built an apparatus that will allow Vector the Viking robot dog to dust mop the floors. This is their second version of the device They will demonstrate what Vector can do during tonight's game at the end of half-time.
Reminder: There is No School Monday for Parsons USD 503.
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Due to the timing of the snowstorm, we have made the decision to cancel school for tomorrow, February 12th.
The weather conditions are expected to worsen between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. For the safety of our students and staff, it is best to keep everyone at home. Stay warm and safe!
Many thanks to Kansas Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson, who visited in person and kicked off Monday's professional development day for Parsons teachers with strong words of encouragement that their hard work is seen and appreciated . Watson recognized the difficulties teachers face and praised them for their efforts which are making a proven difference in students' academics and lives. Despite facing high poverty rates, the highest foster care rate per capita in the state, and other at-risk factors, Watson said Parsons schools are moving more students into higher performance levels on state assessments, improving graduation rates and increasing post-secondary success rates, among other great accomplishments, which are being noted not just locally, but at the state level.
As a part of social/emotional learning , teachers have been educated in recent years about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they impact children and families. Monday, during professional development, SparkWheel HOPE facilitator Rachelle Soden taught about Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and ways to increase Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE). Soden shared that research indicates the absence of positive childhood experiences may be more damaging to long term health outcomes than the presence of adverse experiences. She added that studies show that Positive Childhood Experiences help prevent ACEs, block toxic stress and promote healing. Teachers are in prime positions to provide positive experiences for students, making a significant difference in their lives.
A big Thank You! to Parsons USD 503 district and building administrators who kindly served breakfast to certified and classified staff earl y Monday morning before professional development sessions began. We appreciate you!
Reminder: There is No School Monday for Parsons USD 503.
Students from PHS, the middle school, and Guthridge joined administrators, teachers, parents and others in reading to children at Garfield and Lincoln schools during World Read Aloud Day - one of the younger students' favorite days of the year.
Guest author Sarah Thomsen, of Parsons, was one of the distinguished readers at Garfield during World Read Aloud Day. She read her book "Chocolate Moo." Thomsen visited with students about writing, too. She was among dozens of guest readers visiting Garfield and Lincoln today.
