Garfield 3rd grade students got a lesson in charitable giving as they visited the PACF's Giving Tuesday event . Students talked to representatives of the many worthy causes in the county and chose ones that stood out to them that they believed should share in special PACF funds.
4 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Dtudents visit with people from Care Cupboard Pantry
Students drop a ticket in to support Katy Days.
A student learns about the Safe Haven Outreach Mission.
A student learn s about the Crosstimbers Food Pantry.
Student learn about the Oak Grove Historical Society.
Students learn about special things the Parsons Public Library offers besides books.
A student learns about the Dolphins Swim Team.
Oak Grove representatives hold a student drawing for two books.
A student learns about college foundations.
Students receive gifts as they leave.
Thank you to all our Special Education teachers and support staff for being there for our students.
4 months ago, Colleen Williamson
National Special Education Day
Lincoln kindergarten students visited area nursing homes and downtown businesses Tuesday morning entertaining listeners with songs about Thanksgiving. The audiences heard songs with lyrics sharing everything from having a turkey as a pet to giving thanks.
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Kindergarten students sing to Good Sam residents.
Kindergarten students sing to Good Sam residents.
Kindergarten students sing to Good Sam residents.
Kindergarteners visited Good Sam's to sing songs for residents.
Residents from Presbyterian Manor visited with their first grade pals at Lincoln Tuesday before the children leave for Thanksgiving break. The groups made Thanks bracelets and necklaces together, with each different color of bead representing something they are thankful for.
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A little girls gets help from her Presby friend to fix her necklace.
A boy shows his bracelet to a friend from Presby.
A gentleman from Presby talks to two students as they make thanks bracelets.
Mrs. Hutley helps a boy with his bracelet while a little girl shows her glasses she made.
A gentleman from Presby talks to two students as they make thanks bracelets.
A woman from Presby helps a girl with her necklace while a boy visits with her about his bracelet.
PHS graduates were kind to return Tuesday to speak to current PHS students about their personal experiences transitioning into college, offering insight on what to expect and advice as to what helped them most and what to avoid. They then answered questions.
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Kylie Lucas speaks to students about the grads who returned to share about their experiences.
Kylie Lucas speaks to students about the grads who returned to share about their experiences.
A grad speaks to students.
A grad speaks about her experiences and gives advice.
A grad speaks to students.

Happy Thanksgiving from Parsons USD 503!

5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Announcement of Thanksgiving Break from Nov. 26-28 and D.O Closure Nov. 27 and 28.
Happy Substitute Teacher Day to all the wonderful substitutes serving in USD 503. We appreciate you!
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Happy Substitute Teachers' Day
We appreciate all the Educational Support Professionals who help USD 503 in educating our youth. Every one of you is vital to our Viking Family. Thank you for all you do!
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A poster thanking all our Educational Support Professionals.
We appreciate all the Educational Support Professionals who help USD 503 in educating our youth. Every one of you is vital to our Viking Family. Thank you for all you do!
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Happy Educational Support Professionals Day Poster.
Join the Parsons Vikings this week in celebrating American Education Week.
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A Poster announcingthe celebration of American Education Week in Parsons USD 503.
Board of Education Minutes from the October 13, 2025 meeting: https://aptg.co/KC1kfh
5 months ago, Parsons District Schools
BOE Minutes from the October 13, 2025 Meeting
Parsons High School will present “Footloose The Musical” Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Parsons Municipal Auditorium.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for students. PHS students get in free on Saturday night.
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A poster for Footloose The Musical

Parsons students celebrated Veterans Day with special school programs for veterans, and then walking in the Veterans Day Parade, and lining the parade route waving flags and shouting out to veterans words of thanks and letting them know they are appreciated. Thank You Veterans!.

5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Led by John Womeldorff and accompanied on piano by Ken Weaver, Parsons Middle School choir students sing The National Anthem for the Veterans Day Program.
First Grade students from Lincoln walked in the Veterans Day Parade this year.
VFW Post 704 Commander Neil Springer speaks to Parsons Middle School students.
Parsons USD 503 students from Garfield wave at veterans in the parade.
VFW Post veterans lead the parade as children wave flags.
The Parade Grand Marshall waves at children waving flags.
Children wave at LCC employees and veterans riding on a trailer in the parade.
LCC President Mark Watkins waves a flag as he passes by in a truck.
Garfield students wave their flags.
Garfield students line the curb in front of the post office for the parade.
Parsons USD 503 wishes to thank all the the U.S. military veterans who have served our country.
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Veterans Day 2025

Twenty students from each Parsons' five schools had the chance to pick out a brand new coat thanks to a donation by Tom Davis Chevrolet to the Parsons PD Legacy Fund to create Operation Warm Shield. Find the full story in the news section at usd503.org.

5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A volunteer helps girls pick out jackets.
A Tom Davis employee helps a little girl with her coat.
Tom Davis helps a boy find a coat.
Officer Mark Raney helps a student with his coat.
Two boys compare their Mario coats.
Girls visit with Sussan Hill and a Tom Davis employee about jackets.
Walmart employees cut tags off coats.
SRO Shyanne Dunn visits with a little girl.
Tom Davis employees help students.
Susan Hill helps a little boy with his coat.
Board of Education Agenda for the 11-10-25 meeting: https://aptg.co/cy5sXK
5 months ago, Parsons District Schools
BOE Agenda 11.10.25
USD 503 is hosting a food drive to help our Viking students and their families with essential food items. Thank you for your support!
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
A flyer with a QR code concerning the food drive.
Garfield students and staff dressed in Halloween costumes paraded to Labette Community College today where LCC students and staff met them along the paths with plenty of smiles and treats. Thank you LCC for being so awesome to do this again this year!
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Students and staff at LCC greet students and hand them goodie bags.
Students in costume receive treats from staff and students at LCC.
Teachers at Garfield dressed up as elements on the periodic table, like helium pictured here.
Students in costume receive treats from staff and students at LCC.
Students in costume receive treats from staff and students at LCC.
Students in costume receive treats from staff and students at LCC.
Students in costume receive treats from staff and students at LCC.
Students in costume receive treats from staff and students at LCC.
A teacher is dressed as the element Neon.
Students in costume receive treats from staff and students at LCC.
Lincoln kindergarten students visited residents at Elmhaven, giving them a chance to see their Halloween costumes. Students were treated with a gift bag of goodies when they left. Thank you Elmhaven, for letting us visit!
5 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Kindergarten students tour Elmhaven to show residents their costumes.
Kindergarten students tour Elmhaven to show residents their costumes.
A resident waves at a little girl dressed as Mini Mouse.
Kindergarten students tour Elmhaven to show residents their costumes.
Kindergarten students tour Elmhaven to show residents their costumes.
Children receive goodie bags as they leave.
Children receive goodie bags as they leave.
Student tour the halls of Elmhaven
Touch-A-Truck November 8th from 10am to 2pm at Marvel Park!
6 months ago, Parsons District Schools
Touch A Truck