Happy May Day From Parsons USD 503!
about 1 month ago, Colleen Williamson
A poster with a bsket of flowers wishing people Happy May Day From Parsons USD 503.
PHS students participated in LCC's 36th Annual High School Art Competition. This was PHS's first year to compete, and proved to be a good learning experience for how the competition is conducted and the level of work being produced by their peers at other schools. Gabby Goss brought home two second place medals , one for mixed media and one for digital art. Students are already planning for next year.
about 1 month ago, Colleen Williamson
Gabby Goss brought home two medals .
A student stands with his dragon sculpture.
A student places the bust he sculpted on a table.
Student receive instructions about where they are supposed to display their art.
Students hang their paintings for the competition
Students paint a mural in the art room.
A student hangs her drawing.
Students hang their art.
Students check out art from other schools.
a student prepares his name tag for his art artwork.
Parsons High School Junior Jericho Mattoon and Officer Mark Raney did a business walk through at Walmart Thursday afternoon, as Mattoon was nearing the end of his day of job shadowing a police officer. All PHS Juniors had the opportunity to choose a career in the community they wanted to learn more about, and where possible, they were connected with a professional in that career to shadow for a day.
about 1 month ago, Colleen Williamson
Jericho Mattoon and Officer Mark Raney in Walmart.
Parsons High School Academic Advisor and College Orientation instructor Kylie Lucas has been chosen by the PHS Student Council as the StuCo Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026.
“I am honored to have received this award. It was totally unexpected, and I know so many colleagues who are deserving as well," Lucas said. "I am grateful to work with Parsons High School students. They are resilient, kind, hilarious, and hardworking. Each day I feel I am fulfilling my purpose by helping connect these young adults to experiences and knowledge that will ultimately ensure their success. There is truly ‘no place like home,’ and I love being ‘at home’ working for my Alma mater.”
about 1 month ago, Colleen Williamson
Kylie Lucas being awarded her plaque by two students.
Kylie Lucas with her plaque.
PHS orchestra students helped in recruiting younger students to play strings, by visiting all the grade schools, playing for the students, introducing them to the four string instruments -violin, viola, cello and bass - and letting them hear what each sounded like alone.
about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Orchestra students perform for Lincoln children.
The bass players hold up their instruments.
Cello players hold up their instruments.
Mrs. Oberle answers students' questions.
Mrs. Oberle answers students' questions asked by GUthridge students.
Orchestra plays for Lincoln students.
The orchestra plays for Lincoln students.

Third Grade attended the 2026 Arbor Day Celebration at the Parsons Arboretum Friday. They watched the planting of a tree, checked out the wonders of the education room, participated in an outdoor scavenger hunt around the grounds, and learned more about the job of firefighters.

about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Students watch as a tree is planted at the arboretum in honor of Arbor Day 2026.
Students check out samples of different types of wood.
Students scope out some water turtles from the dock.
Some students get a close up look at a beaver.
Students check out all the different pelts from Kansas animals.
students sit atop a large piece of petrified wood
Pat McReynolds leads a small group of students in haningng the flags.
students climnb on top of the cement turtle.
Students check out birds and nests from the area.
Students run to the windmill and back.

Eighth grade students practiced their resume writing and job interview skills during a Job Fair Friday at Parsons Middle School. Practicing these skills early gives students a leg up as they enter their high school years and are looking for work and interviewing for colleges.

about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A student interviews for a job.
A student interviews for a job.
A student interviews for a job.
A student interviews for a job.
A student interviews for a job.
A student interviews for a job.
A student interviews for a job.
A student interviews for a job.
A student interviews for a job.
Garfield students had a morning of fun in outdoor learning during the Labette County Conservation District's 3rd Grade Field Day, focused primarily on environmental education and soil health.
about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Students raise their hands to answer questions about artifacts.
Students paint with soil.
Students smell one of the grain crops.
Students learn about honey bees.
Students learn about soil layers via a sweet treat example.
Students learn about Kansas predators of turkeys.
Student dig for artifacts.
A student tries on a protective sleeve for an electrician.
Students learn about safety gear for electricians.
Students play a game.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all of our district and school administrative assistants and secretaries!
about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A poster announcing Happy Administrative Professionals Day.
Lunch Menu Change for Wednesday, April 29th

Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable
Dorito's, Fruit, and Dragon Punch

We will not have salad/wraps or a salad bar that day. Thanks!
about 2 months ago, Parsons District Schools
Lunch Menu Change
PHS students invite you to their Spring play "Almost, Maine" by John Cariani. This is a romantic comedy play consisting of nine vignettes about love, loss, and connection in a remote, mythical town in northern Maine. Show time is tonight at 7 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium.
about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A man and a woman sit on a bench together.
A man rubs his head after being hit accidentally by a woman with an ironing board.
A man and a woman stand in a backyard talking.
A man and a woman talk at a restaurant.
A man and a woman talk about a painting.
A man gets on one knee to put a ring on a girls finger.
A man kneels down to wotk on something and a woman kneels next to him.
A man shares with a woman what's in a journal he keeps.
A woman takes a man's order.
Students line the stage for curtain call.
Garfield 3rd Quarter Awards Assembly: https://youtu.be/VPtcPFjjo9o
about 2 months ago, Matthew Peak
Garfield 3rd Quarter Awards Assembly
Guthridge 3rd Quarter Awards Assembly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eDVoIGfvmw
about 2 months ago, Matthew Peak
Guthridge 3rd Quarter Awards Assembly
Thank you to all our wonderful bus drivers and monitors!
about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day.
Thank you to all of our caring, compassionate school volunteers!
about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Public School Volunteer Week
PRC: Girls' Softball
about 2 months ago, Matthew Peak
Girls' Softball @ PRC
PRC Blastball & T-Ball
about 2 months ago, Matthew Peak
PRE Blastball @ T-Ball
Fourth grade Earth Day 2026 activities, presented by Farm Bureau and a number of agricultural and conservation organizations, brought loads of learning opportunities and fun. Besides the morning's activities shown here, students had a chance to learn about erosion, planting trees, how cows are milked, and also played outdoor games.
about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Three students pet a white rabbit being held by its owner.
Studetns pet a couple of show pigs.
Students leaarn about different grain crops.
Dtudents are shown the shells of some different Kansas turtles.
Students learn about pollination.
Students learn anout soil nutrients and how they get into the soil and plants.
Students learn about soybeans and how many products today have soybean in them.
Students pet a lamb.
Students learn about large farm equipment and implements.
Students particpate in a quiz game on wheat.

Happy National School Librarian Day to all our wonderful librarians and library aides!

about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Happy National Librarian Day!
Garfield and Guthridge Orchestra Concert!
about 2 months ago, Matthew Peak
Garfield and Guthridge Orchestra Concert 05.04.26 at 6:00 PM at the Parsons Municipal Building