Please join us for the high school/middle school holiday concert Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
1 day ago, Colleen Williamson
Announcement of the Orchestra Holiday Concert Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Lincoln and Garfield students had the chance to see all the trees and items donated for the Stella Wells Christmas Tree Auction Friday night. Some trees left students awestruck, like a Polar Express tree with an operating train whose track was suspended near the top of the tree.
2 days ago, Colleen Williamson
Garfield students look at auction items.
Lincoln students tour the trees.
Garfield students check out the trees.
Lincoln students tour the trees.
Garfield  students check out the trees.
Garfield SW4
Lincoln students tour the trees.
Lincoln students tour the trees.
Lincoln students tour the trees.
PHS FCCLA students decorated a tree for the Stella Wells Christmas Tree Auction, reusing decorations from last school year's prom to create their Candyland themed tree. It proved to be one of the most popular with elementary school children touring the trees this morning.
2 days ago, Colleen Williamson
FCCLA students decorate a tree for Stella Wells with large candy replicas like gummy bears and lollipops.
Lincoln students and teachers check out the Stella Wells Christmas trees.
Lincoln students and teachers check out the Stella Wells Christmas trees.
Lincoln students and teachers check out the Stella Wells Christmas trees.
Lincoln students and teachers check out the Stella Wells Christmas trees.
Lincoln students and teachers check out the Stella Wells Christmas trees.
Lincoln students and teachers check out the Stella Wells Christmas trees.
Lincoln students and teachers check out the Stella Wells Christmas trees.
Lincoln students and teachers check out the Stella Wells Christmas trees.
Toni Martinez was the winner of the December Thrillshare special drawing, in which she won three original, hand painted keepsake Christmas cards. We appreciate all those who help share the wonderful things happening in our schools through postings to our website and social media, and we are always trying to find little ways to say, "Thank you, for all you do."
3 days ago, Colleen Williamson
Toni Martinez displays the three cards she won.
Garfield 3rd grade students got a lesson in charitable giving as they visited the PACF's Giving Tuesday event . Students talked to representatives of the many worthy causes in the county and chose ones that stood out to them that they believed should share in special PACF funds.
3 days ago, Colleen Williamson
Dtudents visit with people from Care Cupboard Pantry
Students drop a ticket in to support Katy Days.
A student learns about the Safe Haven Outreach Mission.
A student learn s about the Crosstimbers Food Pantry.
Student learn about the Oak Grove Historical Society.
Students learn about special things the Parsons Public Library offers besides books.
A student learns about the Dolphins Swim Team.
Oak Grove representatives hold a student drawing for two books.
A student learns about college foundations.
Students receive gifts as they leave.
Thank you to all our Special Education teachers and support staff for being there for our students.
4 days ago, Colleen Williamson
National Special Education Day
Lincoln kindergarten students visited area nursing homes and downtown businesses Tuesday morning entertaining listeners with songs about Thanksgiving. The audiences heard songs with lyrics sharing everything from having a turkey as a pet to giving thanks.
11 days ago, Colleen Williamson
Kindergarten students sing to Good Sam residents.
Kindergarten students sing to Good Sam residents.
Kindergarten students sing to Good Sam residents.
Kindergarteners visited Good Sam's to sing songs for residents.
Residents from Presbyterian Manor visited with their first grade pals at Lincoln Tuesday before the children leave for Thanksgiving break. The groups made Thanks bracelets and necklaces together, with each different color of bead representing something they are thankful for.
11 days ago, Colleen Williamson
A little girls gets help from her Presby friend to fix her necklace.
A boy shows his bracelet to a friend from Presby.
A gentleman from Presby talks to two students as they make thanks bracelets.
Mrs. Hutley helps a boy with his bracelet while a little girl shows her glasses she made.
A gentleman from Presby talks to two students as they make thanks bracelets.
A woman from Presby helps a girl with her necklace while a boy visits with her about his bracelet.
PHS graduates were kind to return Tuesday to speak to current PHS students about their personal experiences transitioning into college, offering insight on what to expect and advice as to what helped them most and what to avoid. They then answered questions.
11 days ago, Colleen Williamson
Kylie Lucas speaks to students about the grads who returned to share about their experiences.
Kylie Lucas speaks to students about the grads who returned to share about their experiences.
A grad speaks to students.
A grad speaks about her experiences and gives advice.
A grad speaks to students.

Happy Thanksgiving from Parsons USD 503!

11 days ago, Colleen Williamson
Announcement of Thanksgiving Break from Nov. 26-28 and D.O Closure Nov. 27 and 28.
Happy Substitute Teacher Day to all the wonderful substitutes serving in USD 503. We appreciate you!
16 days ago, Colleen Williamson
Happy Substitute Teachers' Day
We appreciate all the Educational Support Professionals who help USD 503 in educating our youth. Every one of you is vital to our Viking Family. Thank you for all you do!
18 days ago, Colleen Williamson
A poster thanking all our Educational Support Professionals.
We appreciate all the Educational Support Professionals who help USD 503 in educating our youth. Every one of you is vital to our Viking Family. Thank you for all you do!
18 days ago, Colleen Williamson
Happy Educational Support Professionals Day Poster.
Join the Parsons Vikings this week in celebrating American Education Week.
20 days ago, Colleen Williamson
A Poster announcingthe celebration of  American Education Week in Parsons USD 503.
Board of Education Minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting: https://aptg.co/KC1kfh
23 days ago, Parsons District Schools
BOE Minutes from the October 13, 2025 Meeting
Parsons High School will present “Footloose The Musical” Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Parsons Municipal Auditorium.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. PHS students get in free on Saturday night.
25 days ago, Colleen Williamson
A poster for Footloose The Musical

Parsons students celebrated Veterans Day with special school programs for veterans, and then walking in the Veterans Day Parade, and lining the parade route waving flags and shouting out to veterans words of thanks and letting them know they are appreciated. Thank You Veterans!.

25 days ago, Colleen Williamson
Led by John Womeldorff and accompanied on piano by Ken Weaver, Parsons Middle School choir students sing The National Anthem for the Veterans Day Program.
First Grade students from Lincoln walked in the Veterans Day Parade this year.
VFW Post 704 Commander Neil Springer speaks to Parsons Middle School students.
Parsons USD 503 students from Garfield wave at veterans in the parade.
VFW Post veterans lead the parade as children wave flags.
The Parade Grand Marshall waves at children  waving flags.
Children wave at LCC employees and veterans riding on a trailer in the parade.
LCC President Mark Watkins waves a flag as he passes by in a truck.
Garfield students wave their flags.
Garfield students line the curb in front of the post office for the parade.
Parsons USD 503 wishes to thank all the the U.S. military veterans who have served our country.
26 days ago, Colleen Williamson
Veterans Day 2025

Twenty students from each Parsons' five schools had the chance to pick out a brand new coat thanks to a donation by Tom Davis Chevrolet to the Parsons PD Legacy Fund to create Operation Warm Shield. Find the full story in the news section at usd503.org.

29 days ago, Colleen Williamson
A volunteer helps girls pick out jackets.
A Tom Davis employee helps a little girl with her coat.
Tom Davis helps a boy find a coat.
Officer Mark Raney helps a student with his coat.
Two boys compare their Mario coats.
Girls visit with Sussan Hill and a Tom Davis employee about jackets.
Walmart employees cut tags off coats.
SRO Shyanne Dunn visits with a little girl.
Tom Davis employees help students.
Susan Hill helps a little boy with his coat.
Board of Education Agenda for the 11-10-25 meeting: https://aptg.co/cy5sXK
about 1 month ago, Parsons District Schools
BOE Agenda 11.10.25