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Enroll your PHS student by Friday, Aug. 9, and they will automatically be entered in our drawing!
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Parsons Elementary School principals returned to work today, preparing for the start of 2024-2025 school year. Teachers return Aug. 19 and students begin Aug. 22, with a full day for all grades. Enrollment is open online. Enjoy the rest of your summer break!
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Youth in K-6th Grade are invited to play flag football free, thanks to Shaun Hill..
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K-6th grade Girls Youth Volleyball registration is now open.
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Check Enrollment off your To-Do list by enrolling today and help staff out by not waiting until the last minute. The start of school is just around the corner.
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Drought took its toll last year and Hinman Tree Service has been hard at work removing several dead trees from around Parsons District Schools, helping ensure safety of students, staff and property. Initial discussions have taken place regarding replacing memorial trees.
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SCAM ALERT: It appears someone is pretending to be USD 503 Superintendent Lori Ray via text and is soliciting gift cards for USD 503 staff. It's a SCAM.
Anything from Ms. Ray or the district will come to you through Thrillshare. Please help spread the word! Thank you.
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Summer vacation continues for some, but all school secretaries and Parsons High School and Middle School administrators returned to work today to begin preparations for the start of the new school year. Teachers return Aug. 19 and students return Aug. 22.
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We are looking for a SparkWheel Student Support Coordinator for Lincoln Elementary. Click to learn more and apply.
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Great News! Breakfast and Lunch are FREE again this year for ALL USD 503 students. It's Always a Great Day to be a Viking! #PKAllDay
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Enrollment is open. Come join us!
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All throughout the year, USD 503 students and staff celebrate what it means to be an American. July 4 is one more opportunity. From USD 503, Happy Independence Day!
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A perfect part-time job that allows plenty of home time while providing extra money, and health insurance to those driving both morning and afternoon routes. Come out to this event and learn more. #PKAll Day
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Parsons elementary school students wrapped up summer school with a pool party Thursday as a reward for all their hard work. They had a blast. Way to go Vikes!
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The Sunflower Summer program runs from May 25 - August 11, 2024. Visit Kansas attractions this summer for FREE!!! Download the app today! https://sunflowersummer.org
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The District Office will be Closed June 19.
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Custodial staff across the district are in high gear cleaning and preparing every building for the coming year. Furniture is moved out of every room, all carpets are cleaned, old wax is stripped off tile floors and new wax applied. A big THANK YOU for all you do every day for us!
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Autumn Sands placed 11th in the World! Amazing! Way to go Autumn! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/gBwp8bzsMyph2huw/?mibextid=WC7FNe
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