USD 503 wants to share important updates regarding the new law the Kansas Legislature passed in the spring of 2026. HB 2299, or the Cell Phone Ban, prohibits student use and display of personal communication devices at school from "bell to bell" during the school day, including during lunch and passing periods.

In addition, official Parsons USD 503 and building social media accounts will no longer respond to direct messages or engage in comment-based conversations in response to Section 3 of HB 2299.

As a result, we will use social media as a one-way, public-facing communication tool. If you need assistance, please contact the District Office or school buildings through Messages in the Parsons District Schools • USD 503 app, or via phone call to the number listed on our websites.

about 23 hours ago, Matthew Peak
USD 503 HB 2299
We Are Hiring - Full Time Custodian!
1 day ago, Matthew Peak
Help Wanted: Full Time Custodian
📅 The countdown to a brand new school year is on - just two weeks to go! As we prepare to welcome students back, now is the perfect time for parents to empower their children for a fresh start. Here are some ways you can help your student step confidently into the coming year! 💙💛
2 days ago, Matthew Peak
Future Ready Starts Now at USD 503
USD 503 Board of Education Agenda for the August 10, 2026 meeting: https://aptg.co/323qzM
2 days ago, Matthew Peak
08.10.26 BOE Agenda
We Are Hiring! Parsons High School Secretary!
4 days ago, Matthew Peak
We Are Hiring! Parsons High School Secretary.

Planning ahead just got a little easier.

We're excited to introduce our new USD 503 2026-2027 District Vacation Planner. A quick-reference guide designed to help families plan vacations, appointments, and other activities throughout the school year.

The planner highlights extended weekends, holiday breaks, staff development days, and other key opportunities to schedule time away while helping students maximize their time in the classroom.

We encourage you to save this graphic and refer to it throughout the year as you make plans for your family.

View or download a PDF copy of the complete 2026-2027 School Calendar here: https://5il.co/3ivmd

20 days ago, Matthew Peak
USD 503 - Vacation Planner for 2026-2027
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is now available online.

Please use your Infinite Campus parent portal, scan the QR code, or click the link provided below to enroll.

If you have questions or need assistance the school buildings will be open on Monday and staff will be available to assist.

Looking forward to another great year! It's ALWAYS a great day to be a VIKING!

https://parsonsks.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/parsons.jsp
21 days ago, Matthew Peak
503 Enrollment
USD 503 has an immediate opening for a High School Secretary. Apply online at usd503.org. Applications are also available at 2900 Southern.
about 2 months ago, Amanda Riley
Viking Image
Thanks to Chris in maintenance, Garfield School's overgrown shrubbery is now all freshly manicured, giving the school a much more welcoming atmosphere on the outside, to match all that is wonderfully welcoming inside.
about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Shrubs in front of Garfield re all manicured.
Shrubs in front of Garfield re all manicured.
Shrubs in front of Garfield re all manicured.
USD503 has the following positions available for the 2026-27 school year: Food Service Director and Child Nutrition Staff. Apply online at usd503.org . Applications are also available at 2900 Southern.
about 2 months ago, Amanda Riley
Hiring
Board of Education Agenda for the June 8, 2026 meeting: https://aptg.co/9ZbZgG
2 months ago, Matthew Peak
BOE Agenda for 06.08.26
Parsons Tennis is training the next generation of players during Summer Tennis Camp. Following warm-ups, these Pre-K and Kindergarten children were learning the basics of controlling their racquets, the ball, and their form under the tutelage of seasoned players.
2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Children do warm ups with their teacher before practice.
Children volley a beach ball to practice racquet skills.
A little girl takes her turn practicing her forehand.
children use their racquets to push tennis balls across the court helping them learn control of the ball and their racquet.
A little boy takes his turn practicing his forehand.
A little girl hits a beach ball with her tennis racquet to return it over the net.
A little boy gets high fives from his teachers after running the ladder.
A little boy returns the beach ball with his racquet.
children practice forehand skills with their teachers.
A little boy practices his forehand skills with his teacher,
One of the 1st - 5th grade students participating in the Summer Tennis Camp this month may well be one of the next future state tennis champions from Parsons High School. The youths spent the morning honing their basic skills in preparation for one day dominating the court.
2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Children practice their forehand swing.
Halee Kennet helps a boy with his form.
A boy swings at the tennis ball set up for him.
A boy hits the tennis ball.
Halee Kennett helps a little boy with how to hold his racquet.
children practice volleying the ball over the net.
Partners volley the ball.
A girl practices controlling the ball.
A girl practives controlling the ball.
A boy dumps tennis balls he collected from the court into a basket.

The Chamber, Parsons USD 503 representatives, City Commissioners, memorial designer Jim Kutz, attendees of Douglass School, and residents of Parsons gathered for the ribbon cutting at the Douglass School Memorial today. The QR Code on the memorial provides access to history.

2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Parsons Chmaber of Commerce members, City Commissioners, USD 503 Administration and Board of Education and staff and attendees of the school get their picture taken cutting the ribbon.
Delphia Davis who attended Douglass, and her daughter, stopped to visit the memorial.
Jim Kutz gets his picture taken with the memorial he designed and former student Delphia Davis.
Lori Perkins explains to Liz Cochran about the QR Code with information on the memorial.
People check out the QR code on the memorial.
Perkins, chmaber and city reps stand by the memorial.
Residents of the city of Parsons gather for the ribbon cutting.
We have just a few more elementary yearbooks left at each elementary building. Cost is $25.00.
2 months ago, Parsons District Schools
USD 503 Elementary Yearbook FOR SALE $25
Kids Eat Free! Summer Food Program - Labette Health Food & Nutrition!
2 months ago, Matthew Peak
Kids Eat Free - Summer Food Program in Parsons, Kansas. May 36 to August 7 Parsons Rec Center 11:00-11:30 M-TH Parsons Library 11:30-12:00 M-F Parsons Middle School 12:00-1:00 M-F Mendota Creek 12:15-12:45 M-F Questions Call 620-820-5482
Parsons USD 503 celebrated the retirement of four of its staff Wednesday, who altogether have devoted 67 years to the district. Retiring were Belinda Cornell, Brenda Ozier, Eric Swanson, and Krisiti Nelson. We wish you all the best in your retirement!
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Perkins speaks about Brenda Ozier.
Perkins speaks about Eric Swanson.
Lori Perkins speaks about Belinda Cornell.
Joan Thompson gives Cornell a card.
Belinda gets a hug from Barney Pontious.
Kendra Barcus, Linda Proehl and Eric Swans visit.
Swanson gets a hug from Proehl.
A tri0-County representative speaks about Brenda Ozier.
Brenda sits with her family.

School's Out! Have a great summer!

3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
School's Out for Summer.
Reminder: Early dismissal today!
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Early dismissal notification
Think you might want to drive a school bus? Come give it a try!
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A poster announcing the bus driver hiring event.