We are Hiring!
about 1 year ago, Parsons District Schools
PMS Food Service
Students and parents took the opportunity Wednesday evening during the annual Sneak Peek to visit the elementary schools their students are attending this year and meet their teachers. Teachers reported a great turnout. Let's Go Vikes and have a great year!
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
A teacher shales hands with a student.
A student and her parents visit with a teacher.
A student talks to a teacher.
Mr. Friess takes a picture of student with her family.
A teacher visits with a student adn his parents.
A student and her parents visit with a teacher.
A student puts his name tag on his chosen desk.
A student and her parents visit with a teacher.
A student and her parents visit with a teacher.
A little boy plays with stuffed dinosaurs as ahis parents watch and fill out papers.
We are Hiring!
about 1 year ago, Parsons District Schools
PHS Food Service
All USD 503 staff received a surprise gift of delicious funnel cakes from The Blue Spoon, courtesy of district administration Wednesday. Staff left with their sweet tooth satisfied and thankful for district administrators who appreciate them.
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
Three staff hold up their funnel cakes from The Blue Spoon
staff receive funnel cakes from The Blue Spoon.
Board of Education Minutes from the July 8, 2024 meeting. https://5il.co/2u636
about 1 year ago, Matthew Peak
BoE Minutes from 07.08.24
Wright Signs affixed the vinyl on Parsons High School Monday, proclaiming it Home of the Vikings! Great job guys! Go Vikes!
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
Words are being put on the PhS building.
Words are being put on the PHS building
A HUGE 'Thank You' to Commercial Bank for again providing a wonderful lunch to returning USD 503 employees. Staff also had the chance to win a few prizes as they kicked off their school year. Supportive partners like these in the community mean the world to us!
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
Commercial Bank employees cook burgers on the grill.
Commercial Bank employees cook burgers on the grill.
Assistant superintendent Jeff Pegues visits with bank employees.
Commercial Bank employees serve 503 staff lunch.
503 staff dress their burgers.
503 staff dress their burgers.
A 503 teacher wins a chair from Commercial Bank.
New SRO Blake Sanchez wins s prize from Commercial Bank.
USD 503 board member Lou Martino wins  a prize from Commercial Bank.
Teacher Jamie Willey draws a name for another staff member to win a prize.
Parsons USD 503 staff returned Monday and after a wonderful breakfast together, and catching up, they participated in information sessions, ice breakers, and trainings. Staff are excited for another year of educating our amazing students! #PKallDay
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
professional development began Monday with welcomes, information sessions, and training.
Parsons USD 503 administration and board members continued their annual tradition of serving a "Thank You" breakfast to all staff Monday, as they returned to their schools and classrooms. Let's Go Vikes. #PKallDay.
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
Admin serve staff breakfast.
Admin serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Admin and board serve staff breakfast.
Back to School Bash for 6th to 8th Graders - Presented by Curious Minds
about 1 year ago, Matthew Peak
Back to School Bash
Better Life Nutrition reached out to customers recently, encouraging donations of school supplies for Parsons USD 503 students. Customers gladly obliged to help students in need. Thank you Better Life for your kindness and consideration for USD 503 students!
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
Two women hold up baskets of school supplies.
Gearing up for a good school year. substitute teachers were provided with a training opportunity today. About 25 subs, with a variety of experience, attended and engaged in the professional development, enhancing their skills in working with students to help them succeed.
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
Mr. Gordon speaks to substitute teachers.
Mr. Gordon speaks to substitute teachers.
Mr. Gordon speaks to substitutes.
Maintenance and cafeteria staff underwent CPR training Wednesday. They are also trained on the use of AEDs and Epi Pens. All staff in USD 503 is trained for the event of an emergency, helping insure someone is able to respond if CPR or other temporary emergency aid is needed.
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
Staff practice CPR training.
Maintance and cafeteria workers watch a film during CPR training.
Two maintenance staff give CPR to an infant mannequin
A staff member gives CPR to an infant mannequin.
New teachers to the district participated in orientation and training Wednesday, helping familiarize them with various aspects of the district and introduce them to applications and programs they will be using in their classrooms.
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
Matt Peak teaches the teachers how to use various computer programs they will need.
New teachers sit at cpmputers and learn about various applications they will be using.
New teachers received training Wednesday.
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.
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
New staff in Parsons USD 503 had lunch at PHS with board members andministrators and department directors Wednesday., helping them get acquainted.
Three men have lunch.
The staff sit and talk.
Two people sit and talk.
Board of Education Agenda for the August 12, 2024 meeting. https://5il.co/2tfib
about 1 year ago, Parsons District Schools
BoE Agenda 08.12.24
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!
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
two men use paint rollers to paint handicap parking spots.
Worker paints parking slot lines.
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!
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
A little boy brushes a stuffed dragon's tyeeth while his mom uses a computer to enroll him and his sister.
Lincoln principal  and the title teacher visits with a little girl and her mother.
A mom uses a computer set up in the Lincoln gym to enroll.
A little girl brushes a stuffed dragon's teeth while a nurse holds it.
The city is in the process of painting crosswalks by schools. Please exercise caution. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/G2KixVvoHwGwGyNE/?mibextid=WC7FNe
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
crosswalk
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. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/k2WeJeg7yAnowvot/?mibextid=WC7FNe
about 1 year ago, Colleen Williamson
Cade Brown in football uniform.