Reminder! Apply Kansas for PHS Seniors is Wednesday, October 7th from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Staff will be available to help students submit college admissions applications and/or the FAFSA. A few considerations:
1. The student will need to know their Social Security Number (among other demographic information).
2. Students should try to come with a plan. What college(s) do they want to apply to?
3. If the parent/guardian is unable to attend, no biggie, but please send the preferred email address information for the adult with the student. Each contributor on the FAFSA must have their own unique FSA ID tied to an email address. The student can send the invite for the parent/guardian to complete their portion of the FAFSA via email.
Leather, shades, leis, and lots of school spirit!
PHS Bikers vs. Surfers Spirit Day brought out the best of both worlds! We may not agree on the style… but we can all agree our students know how to have FUN!
PHS held an assembly Monday, October 5th to kick-off Homecoming week festivities. The Queen Candidates introduced themselves and shared what club/organization they were representing, one fun-fact about themselves, and what each loved most about being a student at PHS.
After introductions, the candidates and their escorts played a few rounds of the Imitation Game to see who could best emulate silly, teacher-duo photo poses. Queen Candidate, Addy Hetlinger, and escort, Carsen Riley, were winners!
Finally, the assembly wrapped up with a battle of the grade-levels with "Finish the Lyric." Each class had one brave volunteer come to the stage and challenge their singing and song lyric knowledge. Ultimately, sophomore, AJ Pontious, was the "Mic Drop Master" and made his classmates proud singing the correct lyrics to several songs.
Photo Cred: Viking Media Student, Janiyah Standifer :)
Kamryn spoke to our students about her incredible career journey. After completing our CTE drafting program, she worked part-time with Tank Connection in Parsons, throughout both high school and college. This past May, she graduated from Pittsburg State University and seamlessly transitioned into her current full-time role as a Project Manager!
Kamryn is back on campus with an amazing opportunity—she is actively recruiting new draftsmen to join the Tank Connection team!
Thank you, Kamryn, for giving back to your community and showing our students where hard work and CTE programs can take them! 💙💛
#DraftingCareers #PKAllDay #TankConnection #PKVikings
A rescheduled date will be announced at a later time.
Go Vikes!
The annual "Apply Kansas" event is quickly approaching on Wednesday, October 7th.
What is Apply Kansas?!
Apply Kansas is a state-wide initiative in which high schools host special events to help seniors apply to college with their peers and with guidance from school staff, local community supporters, and postsecondary volunteers.
And what do we mean by "college?!"
College is any kind of career training beyond a high school diploma. This could be a 2-year school, 4-year university, technical or trade school, a certificate, on the job training, or joining the military...
While college admissions application fees for most Kansas institutions will be waived from a period of October 5th-9th, PHS will have extra support on campus specifically on October 7th to help seniors and their families. The timeframe is 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Library Media Center.
During this time, it will also be possible to begin working on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)!
Even if the student is unsure of their plans for after high school graduation, this is a great opportunity to dedicate time to completing steps that will open windows of opportunity.
Seniors & Parents/Guardians, please plan to participate! Come and enjoy this time of encouragement as your community and teachers help you navigate preparing for the next chapter of your lives!
These ladies were selected to represent their club/organization because they embody traits such as leadership, kindness, integrity, and school spirit.
Please help us in celebrating these seniors and their accomplishments by attending coronation on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. at Marvel Park Stadium.
