Angels from the community and Shared Faith Community provided 35 Guthridge and Parsons Middle School students each with new shoes and a 10 pack of socks to start the school year. The Angel Shoes project is historically conducted annually close to the holidays, to help students who have outgrown, or worn out, shoes they got at the start of school. This year, because of the blessing of added donations from the community, Pastor Jennifer Dawson said they decided to split the project, providing one group of students shoes to start the year, and then they will conduct the project around Christmas for another group of students.

6 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A boy is handed a package of socks and boxes of shoes for kids loom in the background.
Two girls who like the same shoe talk about their choice.
A staff member helps a student.
A boy holds a show he likes up to his tennis shoe to see if he thinks it is close to the right size.
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Susan Hill measures a student's foot to see what size shoe he wears.
School staff help students with sizing.
Achool staff and church members help students find shoes.
One boy checks out a pir of cowboy boots while another checks out a new pair of tennis shoes.
A gentlemena with the church helps a student with checking out the right size of shoe.

Happy Labor Day Weekend from Parsons USD 503! Reminder: No school Monday.

7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Happy Labor Day (Instagram Post)
Early Dismissal on Thursday, September 4th at Noon.
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09.04.25 Early Dismissal
16th Annual Battle for the Cup Skateboard Contest!
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Battle for the Cup Skateboard Contest
Kiwanis Youth Coed Soccer
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Kiwanis Soccer

USD 503 is only three days in and Parsons students are already throwing paper airplanes in class. But of course it's Mr. Duroni's physic students who are into studying lift and drag in aerodynamics and documenting their results with the scientific method. Students divided into groups creating multiple paper airplanes, each different in its design of wings, flaps, vertical stabilizers and rudders (if any). Each plane was then put through three test flights.

7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A teammate launches a paper airplane
A team mate records stats while another walks off distance for the last plane flown.
A girl prepares to throw one of her teams planes.
A team mate records results of one of the latest tests and their paper airplanes lie about them on the floor.
a team prepares to retest one of their planes that just flew 22 feet.
Classmates discuss their results.
A student prepares to test fly an airplane as others watch.
The theme at Parsons Middle School this year is "Challenge Accepted." To kick things off, Mrs. Nolting and Mr. Krull told students that the Viking Time classes that were the most engaged this week would get to participate in a tug-of-war competition Friday. Four classes made the cut, and Mr. Hutley's was the end all winner of the tug-of-war competition. They are excited to see students accept next week's challenge and see who the winners will be.
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Two class tug-of-war.
Two class tug-of-war.
Two class tug-of-war.
Mr. Hutley's Class, get's one last tug over the line.
Mr. Hutley's class celebrate's the win.
Parsons' youngest Vikings got a Sneak Peek at their classrooms, met their teachers and dropped off their school supplies last night. The children were bursting with excitement to start school. Teachers received lots of those hugs they've been missing out on the last few months.
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A boy peeks through the doors as he waits for them to be opened at Lincoln for the Sneak Peek.
A little boy checks out the items on the desk in his first grade classroom.
A little girl ibouces with excitement over a gift she received from her teacher.
a little boy hugs his teacher as the boys mo looks on.
Three ,little girls see where their desks are at Gutridge and who their classmates will be in Mr. Holmes class.
Mrs. Stover talks to the parent of one of her new students.
Mrs. NcGuire talks to one of her new students.
A parent takes her kids' picture.
A little girl unacks her supplies into her desk in Mrs. Tierney's class at Garfield.
Mrs. Keal talks to a student who just picked out his desk.
Parsons USD 503 staff was excited to welcome students back to school Wednesday to kickoff the 2025-2026 school year and students were excited to return. Let's make it a great year, Vikings!
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Parents arrive at Lincoln with their children for first day of school.
A little girl gets her name tag.
A little boy plays in bubbles.
A little girl poses for her picture to be taken.
Two kids get their picture taken at Garfield.
A little girl gets ready for her monm to rake her picture.
A little girl plays in bubbles as she talks to her friend.
A little girl runs through bubbles.
Boys get their picutre taken by their mom.,
Parsons USD 503 treated its employees to a free visit to the Sno-Shack today, helping them beat the heat of another sweltering day of summer with an delicious, flavored shaved ice. It's just another "thank you" as everyone prepares for the arrival of students tomorrow morning.
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
An employee enjoys an icy treat.
An employee receives a sno-cone
An employee receives a sno-cone
An employee receives a sno-cone
An employee receives a sno-cone
USD 503 teachers are committed to being great educators, and do so by being life-long learners. Professional development opportunities continued Monday for 503 teachers. At PHS, Tri-County Instructional Coach Jillian Brock presented on teaching students with autism, to aid teachers in everything from recognizing students' abilities and style of learning to helping them self-regulate. Greenbush Dir. of School Improvement & Professional Learning Jeanne Scheve taught about High Impact Instructional Practices and Strategies, an evidence-based series focusing on deep learning through student engagement.
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Jeanna Scheve speaks to PHS teachers.
Jeanna Scheve speaks to PHS teachers.
Jillian Brock speaks to PHS teachers about teaching students with autism.
Jillian Brock speaks to PHS teachers about teaching students with autism.
Jeanna Scheve conducts an exercise with PHS teachers.
Jillian Brock speaks to PHS teachers about teaching students with autism.
Jillian Brock speaks to PHS teachers about teaching students with autism.
Staff returned to school Thursday to begin the first of four days of professional development before the start of school Wednesday. The day kicked off with the traditional breakfast served by administration and board members as a thank you for all that will be done this year.
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Administrators and board members serve staff members breakfast.
Lori Perkins speaks to staff about the importance of their role in students' lives.
Board Member Kala Green greets staff with bubbles and a smile as they enter the auditorium for professional developmenet session.
Board president Lou Martino speaks to staff.
Two staff members visit during the ice breaker session.
Administrators and board members serve staff members breakfast.
Administrators and board members serve staff members breakfast.
Laura Allison speaks to staff about health insurance,
Lori Perkins speaks to staff about expectations of them working for the district.
Kala Green hands out information packets to staff.
We Are Hiring: Administrative Assistant/Board Clerk
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We Are Hiring: Administrative Assistant/Board Clerk
Once again, the amazing employees of Commercial Bank showed their appreciation to the educators of USD 503 , by cooking and serving the Viking family lunch on their first day returning to school for professional development. Bank President Ray Jacquinot also had a drawing for gift cards. USD 503 is deeply grateful for the kindness Commercial Bank continues to show to its staff and its students each and every year. We are blessed to have incredible partners like you!
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Ray Jacquinot hands a staff member a gift card.
Commercial Bank Employees serve USd 503 employees lunch and Ray Jacquinot hands them tickets for a drawing.
Ray Jacquinot hands a staff member a gift card.
Ray Jacquinot hands a staff member a gift card.
Commercial Bank Employees serve USd 503 employees lunch and Ray Jacquinot hands them tickets for a drawing.
Ray Jacquinot hands a staff member a gift card.
Commercial Bank employees cook burgers on a grill.
Commercial Bank employees cook burgers on the grill for USD 503 staff.
USD 503 Bus Driver Amber Klonowski was recognized last week by the Parsons Police Department with a Citizen Life Saving Award for her extraordinary courage and selfless actions to save the life of a child from a devastating house fire June 5, 2024. We're proud of you Amber!
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Amber Klonowski
We look forward to seeing all of our returning students and welcoming all of our new students this year. We hope to have a wonderful 2025-2026 school year. Let's make it great!
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
1st Day BTS
Parents and students are invited to come to the Parsons High School and Middle School Open Houses Monday night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. We are excited to see you there and will help in any way we can!
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Parsons High School and Middle School Open Houses
Just a reminder, Parsons USD 503 Sneak Peak is Tuesday Aug. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at all elementary schools. We look forward to seeing everyone!
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Parsons USD 503 Sneak Peek is Tuesday Aug 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at all elementaries
USD 503 substitute teachers were able to attend training this year providing them valuable information on district and building practices and protocols, and a greater sense of confidence in knowing what to do, from handling apps like e-Hall Pass to proper emergency responses.
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Emily Salyers speaks to subs about the Red Rover app.
Lori Perkins speaks to subs
Emily Salyers answers questions about how subs take jobs.
Rob Barcus talks about Parsons High School.
Rob Barcus talks about Parsons High School.
A sub looks over various emergency response plans.
Barney Pontious speaks to subs about Garfield
503 bus drivers and monitors gathered for training Wed. They introduced themselves, shared how long they have worked for the district, and many shared the joys the job brings them. Admin and directors thanked them for being the bright spot to the start of students' school days.
7 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Bus drivers and monitors introduced themselves and talked about how many years they have worked for the district.
Assistant superintendent Jeff Pegues speaks to the bsu drivers and monitors.
Bus drivers and monitors introduced themselves and talked about how many years they have worked for the district.
Bus drivers and monitors introduced themselves and talked about how many years they have worked for the district.
Transportation director Rick Giefer speaks to his team of drivers and monitors.
Bus drivers and monitors introduced themselves and talked about how many years they have worked for the district.