Softball and baseball drops their games against LCHS this evening. Both teams play their last regular season games tomorrow against Independence. Softball will travel to Indy and baseball will play at home for senior night.
Parsons High School Salutatorian Lillian Ward welcomes everyone to the 2026 graduation ceremony. Co-Valedictorians Sadie Ray and Shealeigh Clark then spoke to the graduating Class of 2026, and their families and friends gathered to celebrate this momentous occasion with them.
Parsons High School graduating senior Jack Curtis was honored with the ACT Scholar Award for scoring 32 or above on his ACTs. Kyas Smith was honored with a Perfect Attendance medal for not missing a single day his senior year.
During the PHS gradation ceremony Sunday, Principal Rob Barcus recognized the top 10% of the graduating Class of 2026: Connor Largent, Laila Haviland, Jack Curtis, Kadence Ball, Anthony Bauer, Trinity Darling, Autumn Sands, Lillian Ward, Sadie Ray and Shealeigh Clark.
2026 KSHSAA Citizenship Award honorees in the 2026 graduating class were Cole Kennett and Kadence Ball. The KSHSAA Citizenship Award is an annual recognition presented by the Kansas State High School Activities Association to one girl and one boy from the graduating class who demonstrates exceptional respect, responsibility, and service to their school and community.
Sadie Ray is the PHS Class of 2026 recipient of the Dale M. Dennis Excellence in Education Award. The purpose of this award is to provide schools the opportunity to recognize a senior for his/her citizenship, service, scholarship, and demonstration of self-awareness.
This award is given in honor of Dale M. Dennis, Deputy Commissioner of the Kansas State Department of Education. Mr. Dennis has given many years of service to public education and has helped provide the leadership for financial support and academic excellence in Kansas schools. Mr. Dennis was named the Distinguished Kansan of the Year for Education in 2010. Kansas City’s Business magazine also named Mr. Dennis an icon of education, citing long term dedication and commitment.
This award is given in honor of Dale M. Dennis, Deputy Commissioner of the Kansas State Department of Education. Mr. Dennis has given many years of service to public education and has helped provide the leadership for financial support and academic excellence in Kansas schools. Mr. Dennis was named the Distinguished Kansan of the Year for Education in 2010. Kansas City’s Business magazine also named Mr. Dennis an icon of education, citing long term dedication and commitment.
After reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Mrs. Ramirez's ELA class took a field trip to The Outsiders House Museum in Tulsa. While there, students got to see where scenes from the movie were filmed, see artifacts from the movie set that were donated by the actors, tour the Curtis brothers' house and stand on the same wood flooring, and learn more about how the movie was filmed.
PHS Seniors arrived early to school Friday for a special breakfast, receipt of their honors cords and National Honor Society stoles, followed by graduation ceremony practice, photos and walk-throughs at all the schools. Graduation and final farewells to 503 are Sunday.
2026 Prom Royalty
Prince- Grayson Bolt
Princess- Maddy Boss
King- Brok McDaniel
Queen- Autumn Sands
A new sign has gone up in front of PHS! This was student driven, and led by the Marketing class in collaboration with several CTE pathways, including Graphic Design, Woodworking, Photo Imaging, and Business Essentials. Great job students and teachers!
ATTENTION SENIORS!
Please see the details on the graphic for times and locations for all things pertaining to graduation! The senior breakfast is not mandatory, but we would love to see you all there! Please bring your graduation regalia with you for the required practice.
Also a friendly reminder that Kendall Young Photography will be on campus taking portraits in regalia tomorrow, Friday, May 8th outside the Community Room. She will also be at the ceremony Sunday to take the class photo & pictures of graduates crossing the stage.
At around 1:30 this afternoon, the Parsons Police Department received a phone call from a male making a threat against the Parsons High School. PHS was immediately put into a Secure Hold and all other buildings were put into a Hold. Multiple Parsons Officers responded to the high school interior and perimeter.
The PPD was later notified by the State Fusion Center that multiple threats were being received statewide. This appears to be a statewide SWATTING incident.
The safety and security of our students and staff remain our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and support.
The PPD was later notified by the State Fusion Center that multiple threats were being received statewide. This appears to be a statewide SWATTING incident.
The safety and security of our students and staff remain our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and support.
It's a great night to order pizza! 🍕 Use code dough raising night and 25% of the proceeds will go towards FCCLA and their nationals trip! Eat some pizza and support a great cause!!!
Don't forget tomorrow is soak a senior during first lunch and soak and administrator second lunch!
PHS Mock Interviews 2026 were a success!
Sophomores conducted mock interviews on Monday, May 4th. Each student met with a professional to review samples of their job application, resume, & cover letter and then ran through a series of practice interview questions.
Thank you to the professionals who took time out of their busy schedule to conduct these interviews. The skills learned will help students go out into the workforce confidently.
PHS Debate/Forensics fundraiser:
Lady Vikings softball with a 24-1 win over Chetopa. JV is up next. Varsity will be back in action on Thursday at LCHS.
Vikings baseball with a 16-0 win over Chetopa. They will be back in action on Thursday at LCHS.
PHS Viking Golf is in action today at the Countryside Golf Course in Pittsburg. Follow along at www.kansasgolfscores.com
Go Vikes!
