
No school, February 17 due to the freezing rain & dropping temperatures. Be safe out there Vikings!!


Parsons Chess team hosted its annual Chess tournament last weekend at the Middle School. In the K-8 division, there were 7 teams represented with a total of 44 participants in this division. PMS had 5 students participating in the K-8 division and earned 12.5 points. Kyle Chen earned the 7th placer medal individually with 4 wins. David Hinman earned the 16th place medal with 3.5 wins. Atticus Clark was 22nd with 3.0 wins. Carsen Riley had 2.0 wins. Steven Castle had with 1 win. Great showing and good effort !!!
Parsons High School Chess team earned the 2nd PLACE trophy today with 12.5 points!!! The High School team only had 3 members but were still able to pull away with a 2nd place medal . GREAT JOB GUYS!! There were 6 teams in the K-12 division with 29 participants. LUCAS FUGATE won the 1st place individual medal with 5.5 wins for the day!!! . A.J. Jenkins scored 4 wins to earn the 8th place medal. William Durflinger earned the 17th place individually with 3 wins . It was a good day for Viking Chess!!
Our next tournament will be in Chanute on Feb. 26th





USD 503 will be checking road conditions and the updated forecast early in the morning Thursday, February 17th. A decision to have school will be made by 6:00 AM. Parents will be notified if school is canceled.

Students in Mr. Payne’s English 12 are finding apartments within a budget and reviewing a lease as part of a housing literacy unit



The Vikings lose a tough one to Independence 60-69. The Vikings will be back in action next Tuesday at Chanute. Go Vikes!!

After three the Vikings trail 40-53! Now we need a big 4th quarter! Go Vikes!

The Viking dance team under the direction of Coach Emily Morris have had a great year! Go Vikes!


Lady Viking volleyball received a KVA award for GPA earlier this evening. Great job Lady Vikes!



Vikings down at half 23-35. We need a big 2nd half! Go Vikes!

Vikings down 9-20 after one quarter vs. Independence. Go Vikes!

Lady Vikes fall to Indy 39-49. The Lady Vikes look to back back against Chanute next Tuesday. Go Vikes!!

Freshmen boys fall to Indy 39-64. Back in action next Tuesday in Chanute. Go Vikes!!

Halftime is here with the Lady Bulldogs on top of the Lady Vikes 21-16. Go Vikes.

Freshmen boys trail 19-31. Go Vikes!

Lady Vikes trail at the end of one 7-14. Go Vikes!!

JV Boys won 56-48! Freshmen boys coming up in 15. Go Vikes!!

JV Girls win 58-32. Varsity girls in about 20 minutes! Go Vikes!!

Tomorrow is Late Start Wednesday for all USD 503 schools.


Parsons Forensics competed in Pitt last night. All 6 competitors finished in the Top 6 of their Chambers. Way to go all!


The Vikings win 70-63! Boys and girls sweep! Go Vikes!