Parsons USD 503 personnel celebrated the retirement of three valued employees Monday during a luncheon. Retiring were bus driver Mike Adams, para Diana Wintle and second grade teacher Penny Jacquinot. Together the three have provided 65 years of service to USD 503. Best Wishes!
Weekly Food Distribution: Please note a change in the pick up times!
Thursday was the morning for end of year awards ceremonies and talent shows across the district. Guthridge School had several students brave the stage to perform for their peers. Check out their Facebook page and other school's for more photos and video links.
The Oceanus Hopkins Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution from Pittsburg delivered 52 snack bags to Debbie Shaffer at Parsons Middle School for Honor Flight 2024. The snack bags with goodies are for veterans and their student guardians to enjoy while on their Honor Flight to Washington D.C., May 20. The veterans and their guardians will be given their snack bags at the airport as they board their flight. The snack bags include a “Thank You” card from the chapter as well as a pin that states “Proud to be a Veteran” and “Thank a Veteran.”
The Garfield End of the Year Awards Assembly will be May 17th at 10:15 AM. The awards assembly will also be broadcast on Facebook Live.
The Guthridge End of the Year Awards Assembly will be May 17th at 9:00 AM. The awards assembly will also be broadcast on Facebook Live.
May 17th is the Last Day of School for USD 503. Students will be released at noon. Have a GREAT summer!
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
Water Day at Guthridge was not the same this year due to the ground being saturated, but there was no shortage of fun. Students enjoyed chalk art, inflatables, snow cones and at school day's end, played in the fire department's hoses in the parking lot across from the school..
Mrs. Wendy Neff, Mrs. Penny Jacquinot, and Mr. Jeff Pegues were recognized at the Board of Education meeting last night for 25 years of service to education.
Check out the PHS graduation story in the Parsons Sun. They have lots of photos, too.
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The Spring 2024 Parsons Middle School / Parsons High School Band Concert: https://youtu.be/9JT5jmy8-Bs?feature=shared
#GoPKVikings
Parsons Vikings Baskeball Camp: May 28th - May 30th. Click the link for more details and an application. THANKS! https://5il.co/2l6qa
Went by Garfield School today and someone had planted this heirloom teacher in the flower bed to try to grow more like her. Hope it works. She's a treasure!
Coming Soon! Parsons Viking Youth Tackle Football 2024 Season Sign Up!
For students entering 3rd-6th grades - Watch on Instagram & Facebook for details and the registration link.
Thank You Teachers for ALL YOU DO For Our Kids!!!
Parsons High School and Middle School students brought home medals from the Special Olympics Spring Games in Erie Wednesday. A few gold medals were won by the Vikings in the track and field events, in addition to some silver and bronze medals. The annual event welcomes Special Olympic athletes of all ages from all over Southeast Kansas to compete in their age divisions. More than 100 volunteers help coordinate the event.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!!
Happy National School Nurse Day!!!
