Parsons High School

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Each day, we want to feature one or two seniors on our social media platforms. Seniors were asked to send a picture and answer a couple of questions about themselves. We will select these randomly from what has been submitted to us! Today we want to recognize Fisher Woodman and Brett Baldwin. Fisher- Who has been the greatest influence in your life? Why? The greatest influences in my life have always been my best friends. They never let me give up no matter how much I want to and they always push me to be the best person I can be. What is your favorite memory of high school? My favorite memory of high school was winning everything at the bonfire sophomore year. This was my favorite because everyone worked together in some way and it brought us all so much closer as a class. What is your number one goal in life? My number one goal in life is becoming the best and happiest version of myself at all times along with being successful. Brett- What was your greatest accomplishment in high school? I personally feel my greatest accomplishment was making it to state in cross country. Why I feel this stands out is because under Coach Reid he never sent a runner to state, but after a seven year drought I was able to break through that wall, and qualify for state. Not only was this my first time going in an individual event it was the first time my coach ever got to send an athlete to state as well. What was your favorite memory of high school? High school had a lot of fun highlights for me, but what stands out to me as the best, was I always loved home basketball games. Here at Parsons we have a long tradition and history of basketball always being one of the top, and with being great that attracts a lot of fans. The energy and and buzz on game days was always exciting, and also the student section was always ready to rock no matter who we played. It was always fun helping Reid get the students going especially for big games. In my opinion we had one of the best student sections in the state.

Congrats to Senior Croix Hogan!

What do school lunches have to do with the #2020Census? A lot, actually! An accurate Census count will help ensure Kansas receives enough funding for free and reduced-price school lunches. #EachKansanCounts

Back at it...... just a little different. We are in this TOGETHER! 💙💛

First Day of School Picture in August to celebrate the second “First Day of School” today! USD 503 staff will create great continuous learning plans for our students! Proud to be a Viking💙💛💙

Tomorrow is the first day of virtual spirit week! Take a pic of you in your PJs for PJ day and tag PHS Stuco and PHS Facebook and Twitter. Teachers will be hard at work getting ready to build our Continuous Learning Plan. Look for a phone call from your teachers this week!

Breakfast will be served Monday morning, and then at lunch you will be able to pick up lunch and breakfast for the next day. Meals will be served at each school building drive-thru style on regular school days.

The Governor’s ‘Stay at Home Plan’ has no effect on schools. On Monday, our staff will start building the USD503 Continuous Learning Plan. We will be sending you more information about the plan during the week.

Let’s take a second to recognize another student! Miles Hogan will be continuing his academic as well as basketball career at Culver Stockton University in Missouri. Way to go Miles, we are proud of you! Go out there and show them what Parsons is all about!

The amount our state receives for the Children's Health Insurance Program is based on census data. If children's health matters to you, be sure to respond to the #2020Census! #EachKansanCounts

Let's keep these kids safe! Responding to the #2020Census helps Kansas receive appropriate federal funding for roads and bridges. #EachKansanCounts

Here’s another affordable recipe!! Serves 6 Cheeseburger Pie! INGREDIENTS 1 lb Ground Beef 1 C. Onion, chopped 1 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 C. Milk 2 Tbsp. Onion Soup Mix 1/2 C. Bisquick 2 Eggs INSTRUCTIONS *Preheat oven to 400F *Add ground beef and onion to a large skillet and cook until beef is browned and onion is softened. Drain grease, spread mixture in a 9 inch greased pie pan. *Sprinkle cheese over meat and onion mixture. *Add milk, onion soup mix, Bisquick and eggs to a medium bowl and whisk together to combine. Pour mixture over meat in pie plate. *Bake for 25 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Parents: Please remember to bookmark our website and download the USD 503 Viking app on your phone to stay in the loop. THANKS!!! http://phs.usd503.org

Dear Parents/Guardians of students served by Tri-County, Tri-County is working alongside the school districts we serve to develop a continuous learning plan for the students with IEPs. A group of special education providers have been working diligently to come up with creative ways for students to receive opportunities to learn during the next two months. The first week after Spring Break, parents will be receiving a phone call from the special education provider(s) their child is served by. This will be the first of many contacts parents will receive from the provider. If parents do not receive a phone call after the first week of Spring Break, it may be we do not have current parent contact information. In that case, parents are asked to email the provider with current contact information. Provider emails are on their local school district's website. Parents will also be receiving a Prior Written Notice that describes how services will be delivered over the next two months. This will not be the same type of delivery model or number of minutes as indicated on the IEP - that is impossible with the current CDC Guidance on social distancing. When school returns to normal, the IEP team will reconvene to determine to what extent compensatory services may be needed. While we are working through uncharted territory, Tri-County understands that parents are too. Many of our students, your children, have many needs which will impact day-to-day life for parents. Safety is our number one priority for students and staff, but please know that our staff already miss and are worried about their students. Stay safe during this time- we want to see each of our students' beautiful faces on the other side of this pandemic. Emily McCambridge Director Tri-County Special Education Interlocal #607 emccambridge@tricounty607.com

Amazing video about what we are all facing right now. Take the five minutes to watch it. https://www.dropbox.com/s/krrd7r5ji6wa3vl/Rooted_In_Love_V4.mp4?dl=0

Seniors-please check your school email for a questionnaire that we would like for you to fill out and return. Please let your classmates know. As we prepare for a new way of doing things, we will ask that you check your email daily for announcements and information. Go Vikes!

Distinguished Readers! This is a perfect time to finish the program and a perfect time to start the program. We can work together to make this happen remotely. Email Librarian Robie Martin for details. Enjoy this throwback pic of a program completer sporting his Distinguished Reader jacket!

Be sure to count everyone in your household on the #2020Census, babies included! Anyone who lives with you should be counted.

Another student shoutout amongst all the craziness! Congratulations to Pierce Thomas for continuing his basketball career at Coffeyville Community College! We can’t wait to watch you on the next level! #vikings