Parsons USD 503 parents and students had the opportunity to enroll, learn about a wide range of school and community resources and grab some goodies and swag during the 2025 Vikingfest held at PHS Thursday. Students visiting 10 booths at the event had the chance to win a free T-shirt and have their name entered in a drawing for other prizes, like T-shirts, hats, bicycles or TVs. Free hot dogs and chips were available and one gym was set up with bounce houses and games for families. More than 400 people were in attendance. The event was coordinated by Parsons USD 503 and Telehealth Rocks through KU Med, and was also sponsored by Jock's Nitch, Bleacher Gear, Golden Plains, Labette Bank, Labette Health, Tank Connections, Lions Club, Carson-Wall and Walmart. Parsons USD 503 would like to thank all the businesses, clubs and organizations that joined us to let families know the wonderful resources available to them in their community, and we thank all the families who came out and made this event a success. We appreciate you and we look forward to seeing you again as we kick off the 2025-2026 school year!

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Representatives pf Jock's Nitch visit with a family stopping by their table.
A family stops by to visit with Michell Piva and Robin McCleary about Title I Intervention Services.
A family stops by to learn about getting involved in scouting.
A family stops by the Parsons Middle School table.
A family visit with members of the Lions Club that assists in the community with eye exams, glasses and diabetes education and kids camp.
A little girl shows off the T-shirt she earned to Victor the Viking.
A students fishes for a prize at the Lincoln table.
Students visit tables to learn more about resources.
Students' and their families received a free dinner of hot dogs and chips!
A parent visits with Mrs. Nolting, principal of Parsons Middle School.
Vikingfest is in full swing. Bring the kids out. Learn about school and community resources, get enrolled and let your kids win prizes, enjoy dinner and have fun in the bounce houses! We're here till 7!
6 months ago, Colleen Williamson
Families visit tables to learn about community and school resources.
Kids get goodies and swag from vendors
Kids get goodies from vendors.
Families visit LcMHS table.
Families file into the event.
A family stops at a table.

Lots of work goes on behind the scenes long before the start of school, preparing for students' return. District office personnel are busy all summer working on everything from budgets to hiring new staff. Coaches train athletes and organize camps. Custodians clean and shine the schools top to bottom, maintenance makes repairs, tech personnel update, replace and repair computers and other equipment. Secretaries and admin work on enrollment and schedules, and teachers and other staff reorganize and redecorate hallways, classrooms, and ready all supplies and materials. These are just a few examples of the tremendous amount of work that goes on during "summer break" so when students arrive for Sneak Peak and Open House, their schools and classrooms are welcoming places for them to come learn.

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Lincoln teachers reorganize storage areas for classroom supplies.
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Brenda Winder clears certain items from a storage closet in her room, to relocate them, to create more space.
Lauren O'Banion decorates a bulletin board in a hallway at Lincoln with an ocean theme.
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Michell Piva gives Cody Holmes workbooks for his students.

Administrators, directors and members of the PNEA welcomed new teachers during orientation Wednesday at PHS. New teachers were provided meals and a wide array of information to help familiarize them with things like software programs they will be using in classrooms.

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Lori Perkins speaks to new teachers and paras following breakfast.
Uniserve director Tim Knoles speaks to new teachers about PNEA membership and benefits.
Technology Integration Specialist Matthew Peak talks to teachers about communication resources and oeprations.
Admin visit with new teachers.
New Teachers get breakfast before starting their day.
New science teacher Jeremy Stenstrom visits with Assistant Superintendent Jeff Pegues
Board member Kala Green visits with new teachers as they ego through the line to get lunch.
Administrators and teachers get plates of food and chat.
Teachers grab lunch and visit woith district office personnel who were serving them.
While happy the Swanson's returned tot he Parsons USD 503 family, Admin and staff were very happy for Bailey's return , too.

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Parsons USD 503 is Hiring Bus Drivers and Monitors. Click on the links below if you are interested in helping kids get a great start to their school day:
Prospective Bus Monitor Survey:
https://parsons.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=parsons&t=69d401709eg8
Prospective Bus Driver Survey:
https://parsons.transfinder.com/formfinder/Survey.html?c=parsons&t=b9aab4c1xjno

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A poster featuring a bus noting the district is hiring bus drivers and monitors.
In-person enrollment took place today at all USD 503 buildings, and as usual, Lincoln was by far the busiest, with new kindergarten students also taking readiness assessments.
Online enrollment continues. Office personnel have returned to all schools and are available to help those with questions. Everyone is excited for the start of another great year.
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The school nurse visits with a new student and her father.
A little boy prepares to have his picture taken.
a little girl checks out a sticker she was given.
A mother fills out an application for after school, day care offered at Lincoln.
A little boy listen as Whitney Spencer asks him to circle specific letters during a kindergarten readiness assessment.
Two sisters stay engaged in brushing the teeth on a model of a mouth at the nurse's station.
A little girl smiles as she gets her picture taken at the bus transportation table.
Students got to check out some of the classrooms in Lincoln to see what their room might look like,
Readying for the start of school and football, Parsons Marching Band students worked along side Viking Dance and Color Guard students to practice marching formations during band camp this week.
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Students go over diagrams of marching formations with their instructor.
Color Guard students practice their drills for beginning of the year performances.
Color Guard students practice their routines for performances.
Band and Viking Dance students practice marching formations.
Color Guard students practice their routines.
Band and Viking Dance students practice marching formations.
Band and Viking Dance students practice marching formations.
Band and Viking Dance students practice marching formations.
Parsons Viking Youth Football players were assessed on their passing, kicking, and jumping skills during camp Tuesday morning, to help determine the best positions for them to play and where they need improvement.
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A boy drops the football and kicks it.
A boy springs up from a mat that will determine his vertical jump height.
A boy prepares to pass the football.
a boy prepares to pass the football.
A boy runs up to kick the football sitting on a holder.
A boy dropkicks the football.
A boy springs up from a mat that will determine his vertical jump height.
A boy kicks the football that was sitting on the holder.
A boy springs up from a mat that will determine his vertical jump height.
VFC 2A boy pass the football.
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We Are Hiring: Parsons Middle School Communications Teacher!
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PMS Communications Teacher
We Are Hiring: Parsons Middle School Assistant Football Coach!
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PMS Assistnat Football Coach
We Are Hiring: Parsons High School Assistant Volleyball Coach!
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2025-26 Community Eligibility Provision Parent Letter - Child Nutrition: https://aptg.co/Qmg_JB
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Board of Education Minutes from the June 9, 2025 Meeting: https://aptg.co/2MrJdJ
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BOE Minutes 06.09.25
The Kansas State Department of Education has notified school districts that nearly $50 million in Title funds for Kansas schools, appropriated by Congress for student learning, teacher development and other student services, is being withheld indefinitely by the U.S. Department of Education while it reviews these programs.
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FEDERAL FUNDING FREEZE IMPACT ON PARSONS USD 503
Online enrollment is currently open for the 2025-26 school year.

* If you have a returning student, enroll at this link: https://parsonsks.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/parsons.jsp
After logging in click 'More' and then 'Online Registration' and complete the enrollment form. If you need your Infinite Campus portal password reset, please call 423-8809 or your child's school after July 18th.

* Families that are new to the district, enroll at this link: https://parsonsks.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/parsons
If you have any questions or problems please call 423-8809 or your child's school after July 18th.

Districtwide enrollment is scheduled for July 31st at each school building if you prefer to enroll in person. THANKS!

http://www.usd503.org
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Summer Football Camp continued Thursday at PHS. Coaches ran players through various drills and continued to instruct them in every aspect of play, from proper stances and techniques to values.
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Students run drills
Players take a break to cool down.
Coach Dumas prepares to throw the football during a drill.
Coach Dumas prepares to throw the football during a drill.
Players run drills.
Players run drills.
Coaches instruct players on proper stance.
Players run drills
Players run drills.
Players run drills.
USD 503 Board of Education Agenda for the July 14, 2025 Meeting: https://5il.co/3li4j
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BOE Agenda for 07.14.25
Wishing everyone a happy and safe July 4!
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Red and Blue Modern Fourth Of July Instagram Post