
New staff to USD 503 were invited to have lunch with Board of Education members, district and building administrations, and department directors., helping acquaint them with other people in the district.





District maintenance personnel worked Monday morning repainting parking lines and handicap parking spots around Parsons High School - one more step in preparations for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you gentlemen, for all your hard work this summer!


In-person enrollment is underway at all schools from 9 to 6 p.m. today. If you haven't enrolled yet and are new to the district, or just need a little assistance, there are people on hand to help. Four-year-old preschool screenings are also being conducted at Lincoln. Welcome!

The city is in the process of painting crosswalks by schools. Please exercise caution. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/G2KixVvoHwGwGyNE/?mibextid=WC7FNe


An integral part of one of the best seasons in Parsons Vikings football history, Cade Brown has earned the 2023-24 Parsons Sun High School Boys Athlete of the Year honor.
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Enroll your PHS student by Friday, Aug. 9, and they will automatically be entered in our drawing!


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!

Youth in K-6th Grade are invited to play flag football free, thanks to Shaun Hill..


K-6th grade Girls Youth Volleyball registration is now open.


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.


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.


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.


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.

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


Enrollment is open. Come join us!


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!



