Students from Parsons Middle School and Guthridge participated in World Read Aloud Day by reading books to kindergarten and first grade students at Lincoln Elementary Wednesday. First grade students also took turns reading books to the older students.
about 2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
An older student reads to a little girl.
Three boys read together.
Two girls sit and read together.
A boy reads to a little girl.
Two boys read together.
Two boys sit and read together.
A student reads aloud to two other students.
Two girls sit and read together.
A middle school student holds up a card sighned by students, thank her for reading to them.
With the help of a Parsons Education Foundation grant, Guthridge School served up hot soups and other snacks for its SOUP-er teachers Friday. It is one of many ways teams in 503 express their appreciation for all teachers do every day!
2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
a woman scoops soup from a pot.
a woman cuts a piece of cake.
teachers are around the table getting food.
a teacher gets soup from a pot.
teachers get soup from crock pots and put in bowls
a teacher serves up chili.
a teacher cuts himself a piece of cake.
a sign sits on the table thanking the Souper staff.
a teacher grabs some crackers and cheese
Ms. Strode's class at Garfield School had fun with a game of Kansas themed Jeopardy Thursday. How much do you know about Kansas? Check out their video: https://youtu.be/5g8HbgAGYRM
2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Students look at a Jeopardy screen.
Matthew Peak was busy this morning working with the new 3-D printers that will soon go out to schools in the district, allowing students and staff the means to use this technology to enhance learning with hands-on projects applicable to every subject area.
2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Matthew Peak was busy this morning working with the new 3-D printers that will soon go out to schools in the district, allowing students and staff the means to use this tech to enhance learning with hands on projects.
Parsons USD 503 students are champions in every way and are among the best of the best! Lets go Vikes! Check it out... https://youtu.be/jNoshFJqX90
2 months ago, Colleen Williamson
picture of regional football champion plaque for 2023.
We have the BEST School Board Members at USD 503!
2 months ago, Parsons District Schools
School Board Members
No School on Tuesday, January 23, due to inclement weather and ice.
2 months ago, Parsons District Schools
01.23.24 NO SCHOOL
No School on Monday, January 22, due to inclement weather.
2 months ago, Parsons District Schools
01.22.24 No School USD 503
Did You Know? #DYKKansasKids
2 months ago, Parsons District Schools
Did You Know? #DYKKansasKids
We are hiring! High School English Teacher for the 24/25 school year. Scan the QR Code or visit our website for more information!
2 months ago, Parsons District Schools
We Are Hiring - English Teacher
No School Due to Inclement Weather and Extreme Wind Chill Tomorrow, January 16, 2024.
2 months ago, Parsons District Schools
No School
USD 503 Board of Education members attended a special work session Thursday to learn from every school's instructional coach and administrators about student achievement data. They heard about areas of performance above the state average and areas of challenges students face.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Lee Ann Hunter visits with Lincoln Instructional Coach.
Middle School instructional coach and admin visit with Kala Green.
David Ray and Lou Maretino visit with high school instructional coach and admin.
District admin sit at a table with board members discussing data.
Jeff Quirin talks to the instructional coach and principal.
Garfield principal and Instructional coach visit with Julie Legler.
Reminder: No School Monday
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
MLK Closure info
Students in Katrina Strode's third grade class took their first steps to learning the basics of coding Thursday, using Spheros. Students use a coordinating app on an iPad that links to the Spheros allowing them to operate the Sphero in different ways, increasing in complexity.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Students link their iPad programs to their Spheros
Students prepare to try to make their Sphero follow an outline on the floor.
Students prepare to try to make their Sphero follow an outline on the floor.
Students link their iPad programs to their Spheros
Students prepare to try to make their Sphero follow an outline on the floor.
Students prepare to try to make their Sphero follow an outline on the floor.
Students operate their Sphero using the tilt operation on their iPad.
Two boys play with Spheros.
A girl and a boy play with Spheros
Students link their iPad programs to their Spheros
Students in Katrina Strode's third grade class visited space via virtual reality goggles today, and researched a planet, moon or dwarf planet. The students will further use technology, employing Book Creator, to write and illustrate their own book to be published about space.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Boys get their VR goggles set up.
Boys look through VR goggles.
Girls try on VR goggles.
Girls try on the VR goggles.
Reminder: Board of Education meeting dates have changed. All meetings start at 6 p.m.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
a picture stating the new board of education times.
We Are Hiring School Bus Drivers and Monitors. https://pusd503.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
3 months ago, Parsons District Schools
School Bus Drivers and Monitors
Following an early breakfast Tuesday, certified staff heard from Superintendent Lori Ray about creating a new strategic plan, beginning with their input. They also engaged in professional development and worked in their classrooms preparing for students' return Wednesday.
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Lori Ray stands in front of a big screen listing a schedule .
words cover a screen describing positive things about USD 503.
Lori Ray displays a screen with the current strategic plan.
Lori Ray shows a screen highlighting achievements in the district.
screen with a schedule is showing.
staff are getting breakfast in the cafeteria.
tables of staff eating breakfast.
#DYKKansasKids
3 months ago, Parsons District Schools
Did You Know? USD503
Lincoln First Graders have Questions for Santa. https://youtu.be/Dz6EKKJhe0g
3 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Santa peeking around a sign saying Questions for Santa Lincoln First Grade with a link