Thanks to a grant written by Guthridge Fourth Grade Teacher Cody Holmes to Teach Kind Science, and assistance from PHS Health Careers Teacher Mary Friess, Holmes' students were able to dissect a synthetic frog and compare the anatomy with human anatomy on a model. The fourth graders, assisted in the dissection by PHS CNA students, had a great learning experience.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
At around 1:30 this afternoon, the Parsons Police Department received a phone call from a male making a threat against the Parsons High School. PHS was immediately put into a Secure Hold and all other buildings were put into a Hold. Multiple Parsons Officers responded to the high school interior and perimeter.
The PPD was later notified by the State Fusion Center that multiple threats were being received statewide. This appears to be a statewide SWATTING incident.
The safety and security of our students and staff remain our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and support.
3 months ago, Matthew Peak
Parsons USD 503 administrators and staff often put themselves in the hot-seat, so to say, by being targets as rewards or for fundraisers. PHS Principal Rob Barcus, Assistant Principal Tyler Thompson and Athletic Director Chris Ball were left wishing for the "hot seat" as they became willing victims subjecting themselves to getting soaked with buckets of ice water Tuesday. The sudden drop in temperatures to the 50s didn't deter these dedicated authority figures from helping the FCCLA raise funds to compete at nationals, but by the end, getting taped to a wall or getting a pie in the face probably sounded pretty good.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
The last Orchestra concert of the year is for kids! Bring them out!
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Thank you to all of our amazing teachers!
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Happy May Day From Parsons USD 503!
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
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.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
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.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
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.”
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
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.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
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.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
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.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
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.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all of our district and school administrative assistants and secretaries!
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
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!
3 months ago, Parsons District Schools
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.
