Early Dismissal on Thursday, September 4th at Noon.
Last year Parsons High School donated the 3/4 scale Humvee they spent 20 years building, to the Pathways To Freedom Committee, to help them raise funds for construction of their veterans memorial. The committee planned to auction off the Humvee as is, but learned if they make modifications, such as installing a protective firewall, they can potentially generate four times the amount of revenue at auction. The committee decided to invest a little to hopefully make a lot, so with the help of PHS students' muscles, they took the Humvee to have the metal work done on it at The Body Shop. Drafting teacher Bruce Rea said he and PHS students remain committed to seeing their donation through to the end sale. Once the metal work is done, he said he believes PHS Video Production students are planning on making a promotional video to show off the Humvee, which students from every department have contributed to over the course of its design and construction. KSN's News Photographer Darin McCann was there to cover the the story.
Students had their first cooking lesson today. They made strawberry dip and really enjoyed it
Students in Mrs. Helton's class played a fun game to review parts of speech.
Happy Labor Day Weekend from Parsons USD 503! Reminder: No school Monday.
Varsity Tennis today at Forest Park has been postponed until Wednesday 9/3/25.
The horticulture class was busy today cleaning out the flower beds in front of the school. The weather was perfect!
We welcome everyone in our beautiful high school library even when a few senior girls stop by with adorable puppies.
The tech department ensured all USD 503 students had their computers/devices by the second day of school, and all PHS students received new Chromebook replacements this year. This helps all PHS students have the ability to research and write on topics, such as in Mr. Pommier's class, which is currently delving into World War II and what lead to the development and use of nuclear weapons.
When it comes to music, John Wooden's statement, "The importance of repetition until automaticity cannot be overstated", never holds more true, therefore practice in orchestra is done daily, preferably at school and at home, so come concert time, students should know it.
JV Tennis cancelled for today (8/25/25)
USD 503 is only three days in and Parsons students are already throwing paper airplanes in class. But of course it's Mr. Duroni's physic students who are into studying lift and drag in aerodynamics and documenting their results with the scientific method. Students divided into groups creating multiple paper airplanes, each different in its design of wings, flaps, vertical stabilizers and/or rudders (if any). Each plane was then put through three test flights.
Reminder: Join us tonight for Open House at Parsons High School from 5:30-7:30. Meet your teachers, find your lockers, and get ready for a great school year!
There will also be a Fall Sports/Activities Parents Meeting starting at 7:30 in the PHS Auditorium.
There will also be a Fall Sports/Activities Parents Meeting starting at 7:30 in the PHS Auditorium.
PHS Fall Sports Parents Meeting
PHS and PMS female athletes, please join us to celebrate a great summer of weights and conditioning! We will meet at Cherry On Top on Friday, Aug 15 at 7pm for ice cream and fun!
Shea Clark adds the finishing touches to the fun, colorful, painting she created for her senior parking spot at Parsons High School, carrying on this long-time senior tradition. Drivers are asked to be watchful as seniors will be at work on their spots over the next two weeks.
Please welcome to PHS a new friendly face at the front desk, financial clerk Michelle Johnson. The mother of 3, Chantel, Kimberlee & Tanner, and nana to 2, Stella & Weston, has lived in Parsons for 6 years. She was previously employed with Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.
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Attention Parsons High School seniors! This Saturday, August 2nd, at 8am, we will have our senior parking lot reserved spot selection sponsored by PHS StuCo. Friends can save spots, but no picking before 8am, and if you can't be there but want a spot, email pduroni@vikingnet.net
