Parsons High School has been notified that it has been selected as an Apply Kansas 2025 All Star High School.
The All Star High School program, launched in 2022, extends the Apply Kansas mission to enhance college access by guiding students through the application process. Students in these schools receive support in completing admissions applications, seeking financial aid, and celebrating all postsecondary paths. This ongoing series of events, sustained year after year, cultivates a college-going atmosphere throughout the entire school community.
To qualify for All-Star status, schools are required to hold three events:
1. Apply Kansas Application Event
2. FAFSA Completion Event
3. College Signing Day/Senior Signing Day
PHS’s Senior Signing Day, which is held annually, is scheduled for May 5.
Kansas Board of Regents Associate Director of Academic Affairs Mistie Knox said 217 high schools met the requirements to be recognized as All Star High Schools.
“Your dedication to supporting students' post-high school success is truly commendable” Knox said.
The school will receive an award recognizing its accomplishment. Additionally, KBOR will honor all 216 All Star High Schools at a KBOR meeting on May 14.
An announcement of All Star High Schools by KSHSAA classification is highlighted on the Apply Kansas Facebook page .
This award follows PHS being the one school receiving this year’s Kansas ACAC School of Excellence Award.
PHS’s academic advisor Kylie Lucas said she is pleased PHS is among those school’s selected as an All Star High School.