Parsons District Schools

Amid steep competition, Ivy Brimm’s fifth grade class at Guthridge has captured a first place finish in the IXL Sunflower State Sprint for the third year in a row, and Cody Holmes...

The strength of Parsons USD 503 public schools lies in the dedicated individuals who serve our students and community each day. While classrooms are often the most visible part ...

Computer-Aided Drafting is another one of the Career and Technical Education programs at Parsons High School where students are gaining hands-on experience actually serving other ...

When J.R. Keene unlocked the garage doors at Parsons High School for the first time, he had a passion for automotive work, experience and a vision — but no background in K-12 educ...

From an early age, Axl Ramirez had a clear vision for his future — and he has worked steadily, and strategically, to reach it. Ramirez graduated from Parsons High School in May 2...

Instead of choosing one nominee in January and one in February for the Vikings: Above & Beyond Award, two are being honored in February, because they work together daily in the sa...

Parsons USD 503 provides a number of special services to its students through partnerships with other organizations whose personnel are embedded in its schools to work directly wi...

The heart and soul of Parsons USD 503 Public Schools can be found in the people who work in the district. Every day, our people give of themselves in extraordinary ways, in order...

Ed Workman didn’t set out to be a teacher. In fact, it was the last thing he wanted to do for a career — until he realized teaching isn’t really about content. It’s about shaping...

Preschool enrollment at Lincoln School in Parsons is now open and applications are available for the 2026-2027 school year. Children must be 3 or 4 years old by Aug. 31st, be com...

While his high school football season has ended — and he graduated from Parsons High School mid-semester — one game still remains for Chandler Hentzen. Hentzen will suit up one f...

The Parsons USD 503 Board of Education welcomed new board member Dennis Dodd Monday night. Dodd fills the seat vacated by long-time board member Olivia Lyons. As is customary, w...

(Photo above of Martin "Marty" Watson by Molly Adams/Lawrence Times) LAWRENCE -There is more to getting a haircut than having one’s hair clipped and styled. At its core, it’s abo...

It was announced in December that Alycia Pollard has been chosen as the November Above & Beyond Award recipient. “I am shocked,” Pollard said of being nominated. “Sometimes I fee...

Parents entering most restaurants in Parsons may have noticed baskets of children’s books now available for them to take to their table to allow for family reading time while they...

Parsons USD 503 has a sudden significant need for bus drivers for regular routes and activity routes, and is actively hiring. Bus monitors are needed as well. The district is ...

Parsons High School students enrolled in Jobs for Americas Graduates (JAG) journeyed down a path in recent weeks helping them envision the potential for developing their own busin...

Guthridge fourth grade teacher Cody Holmes has joined the elite ranks of National Board Certified Teachers, the highest, most respected certification for educators in the U.S. Na...

The Parsons USD 503 Board of Education agreed Monday to exploring additional preschool offerings at Lincoln School for the 2026-2027 school year, expanding its early childhood edu...

Assistant Superintendent Jeff Pegues spoke about the new KESA ( Kansas Education Systems Accreditation ) model, called KESA 2.0 during the regular meeting of the USD 503 Board of...