Parsons District Schools

A variety of tactics have been used to address high rates of chronic absenteeism within Parsons USD 503 schools the last few years, and strides have been made, but a lot of stude...

As far back as her memories extend, Mallory (Piva) Province recalls knowing she wanted to be some type of physician. She has no recollection of some dawning inspiration or awak...

Three Parsons Middle School eighth grade students secured all top three places in Division IV of the Elks Lodge #527 Americanism Essay Contest, answering the question, “What Does...

Parsons USD 503 Maintenance Director Eric Bortz laid out for the Board of Education a long list of work items his department has scheduled now through this summer. Bortz said ...

Navigating college and career planning, and the college application process, can be daunting and intimidating for high school students. Parsons USD 503 has worked to help reliev...

Parsons USD 503’s proactive model in dealing with students’ disruptive behaviors at the elementary and middle school levels is drawing the attention of other schools in Kansas as...

While attending Parsons High School, it was pretty obvious Charles Gross was on a path to personal success, because he was seemingly involved in everything - Key Club, FCA, Skil...

Shannon Fox has been chosen as the most recent recipient of the Vikings Above & Beyond Award. The “Vikings: Above & Beyond” award was created to allow staff members to nominate ...

Parsons USD 503’s food service deliveries to schools have become simplified with the acquisition of a box truck. The district took on managing its own food service operations th...

Parsons High School may be getting a greenhouse in the new year, further enhancing the school’s ever-developing horticulture program. Kelsey Fabrycky spoke to the USD 503 Board of ...

The Parsons Educational Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2024-2025 mini grants, which totaled $3,847.88. The mission of the PEF is to secure and distribute resourc...

The Parsons Area Community Foundation Wednesday presented the Care Cupboard Hygiene Pantry with a mini-grant of $1,000 to purchase period products to donate to Parsons USD 503 s...

Awareness has risen, especially in the last decade, regarding the lack of connection many students feel at school socially and emotionally, impacting their academics, social deve...

Norma Lee Christy rose from her easy chair and headed for the front door of her home to welcome a guest. It was the first time she had felt up to having company since entertaini...

Parsons USD 503’s creator of the “Vikings: Above & Beyond Award”, Matthew Peak, said there were several good nomination submissions for the month of October, which were added to...

The USD 503 Board of Education approved the purchase of a new Thomas 71-passenger school bus as part of the regular rotation of buses in the district’s small fleet. However, t...

When things do not go as planned following high school, young adults can feel discouraged or even defeated. Not allowing those momentary feelings to become long-term barriers can ...

National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 21-25, and USD 503 wants to help insure the safety of its bus drivers and students, as well as motorists sharing the roadways with them. ...

Kansas Commissioner of Education Dr. Randy Watson notified Parsons USD 503 it is being honored by the state through the 2024 Kansas Can Star Recognition Program for its efforts t...

Lincoln School preschool teacher Melissa Peak will be attending the Ron Clark Academy Experience in November. Peak has been accepted to attend the Ron Clark Academy Experience ...