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TTT Electric workers connect the new programmable electric sign being installed in front of Parsons Middle School. In addition to a $10,000 PACF grant awarded to the middle school, Leadership Class students helped raise the remainder of the $25,000 needed to purchase the sign.
Scan the QR code or visit the link to order your PHS Pinkout shirt.
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Ceramic artist Alan Kirby demonstrated for PHS art students two methods for decorating ceramics, Raku and the use of horse hair to burn designs on the outside of pottery. Students fired their pottery in an outdoor fire and then Kirby used his homemade kiln and a propane torch to heat their pieces to temperatures around 1800 degrees to complete the design process chosen by each student. Thank you Mr. Kirby for taking time to share your knowledge and talents with our Vikings!
Parsons High School kicked off Homecoming Spirit Week with their bonfire celebration Sunday afternoon. Students showed their spirit in part by dressing to their class theme.
Seniors theme: “Soccer moms vs. bbq dads”.
Juniors theme: “Americana”.
Sophomores theme: “Out of this world”.
Freshman theme: "Celebrities."
Have fun this week. Go Vikes!
Guthridge 4th grader Francine Galan and Parsons Middle School 7th grader Collin Ray participated in the Labette County Spelling Bee Wednesday, having qualified at their respective schools. The winner of the county bee was Mound Valley 4th grader Timber Blasor. Congratulations!
The smell of Fall filled the north hall at Lincoln after first grade students helped read and follow directions on a recipe to make Crockpot Applesauce Wednesday morning. Snack time will bring rewards from this group reading lesson, as each student gets to taste a sample.
Take a minute to thank our wonderful kitchen staff who serve our USD 503 Vikings every weekday!
Just a reminder, this Wednesday evening and Oct. 2 you can come test drive a school bus and see if this part-time job might be for you. Small time commitment. Good wages and benefits. Come learn more. Our buses also have monitors who help with the children.
There will be no school on Monday, September 23 for staff professional development.
Students' in Debbie Shaffer's Leadership Class at Parsons Middle School distribute bags of hygiene items into teachers' mailboxes at the school. The items were donated to the school by Parsons Foursquare Church. Teachers can give the bags out to students as they see the need.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you are having suicidal thoughts or are in crisis, free help is available 24/7 from caring counselors through 988 Lifeline. You can call, text, or chat online any time, day or night.
Nelly Don is one among a long list of famous Parsons High School graduates. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about this amazing female entrepreneur whose dresses to this day can still be found in resale shops.
https://www.parsonssun.com/news/article_cb9a4dc4-749a-11ef-b8d0-5f19f665a3a3.html
Students at Lincoln School had a day filled with creative learning opportunities.
Did you ever want to drive a school bus? Now's your chance to get behind the wheel and give driving a school bus a try with someone on hand to guide you through the process. You may discover its the right job for you.
About 55 Parsons High School seniors were among 125 seniors from Southeast Kansas who on Wednesday went to Labette Community College's Senior Day. Students heard about the college, toured the campus, participated in prize drawings and enjoyed a lunch from the Cardinal Cafe.
Guthridge held its annual Spelling Bee Wednesday. Francine Galan ended up being the first place winner and will represent Guthridge at the Labette County Spelling Bee Thursday. Congratulations Francine and best wishes in the county competition!
Due to technical issues beyond our control there will not be a live stream or recording of the board of education meeting tonight.
