December 12, 2024
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...
December 11, 2024
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 ...
December 10, 2024
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...
November 22, 2024
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...
November 21, 2024
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...
November 19, 2024
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...
November 13, 2024
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...
November 12, 2024
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...
November 8, 2024
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 ...
October 22, 2024
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. ...
October 22, 2024
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...
October 2, 2024
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 ...
October 2, 2024
Parsons USD 503 is offering a new way for staff to recognize their peers’ extra efforts in the district. “Vikings: Above & Beyond” was created to allow staff members to nominate...
September 26, 2024
After graduating from Parsons High School in 2002, Jillian (Proctor) Fitzmorris headed to Pittsburg State University. She got into nursing school, joined a sorority, and was maki...
September 20, 2024
Our bus drivers and monitors are an essential part of many students’ education, ensuring they get to and from school safely. Drivers and monitors are the first people in the dist...
September 19, 2024
Our bus drivers and monitors are an essential part of many students’ education, ensuring they get to and from school safely. Drivers and monitors are the first people in the dist...
September 18, 2024
Our bus drivers and monitors are an essential part of many students’ education, ensuring they get to and from school safely. Drivers and monitors are the first people in the dist...
September 17, 2024
Our bus drivers and monitors are an essential part of many students’ education, ensuring they get to and from school safely. Drivers and monitors are the first people in the dist...
September 16, 2024
Our bus drivers and monitors are an essential part of many students’ education, ensuring they get to and from school safely. Drivers and monitors are the first people in the dist...
September 12, 2024
USD 503 is reaching more people than ever through its social media channels. The Board of Education heard Monday from Tech Integration Specialist/Social Media Manager Matthew P...