Students in Sherry Woods' science class learned about kinetic energy through making and racing bottle cars propelled by balloons. Two students' cars almost cleared the length of 3 tables before running out of air, while a third student's came close to meeting their finish line.
The deadline to order a Parsons Middle School yearbook is April 30. Check out this flyer created by eighth-grade yearbook student MaKya Standley for online order information.
Parsons Middle School will be having a Book Fair
April 20-24, 2026! Book Fair hours are from 7:40-4:00.
Visit our home page to set up your child's eWallet, preview the fair, or shop online.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/parsonsmiddleschool
April 20-24, 2026! Book Fair hours are from 7:40-4:00.
Visit our home page to set up your child's eWallet, preview the fair, or shop online.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/parsonsmiddleschool
Today we were able to recognize students that have gotten a positive office referral this year. Students that have gotten a positive office referral were entered into a drawing for bikes donated by Ducommun!
We are so fortunate to have great community businesses that help us recognize the great things our students are doing!
6th graders participated in a "sticky note swarm" conversation after reading chapter 6 of The Lightning Thief.
Parents are welcomed! If you're tempted but want to know what you are in for- just ask Mrs. Hill! It's fun!
Golf began their season today at Independence! Chandler placed 4th and Jimmy placed 9th.
They placed 3rd as a team only losing by two strokes to first place! Good job, Vikings!
There will be No School April 3rd or April 6th for Parsons USD 503 for Easter Recess. Enjoy!
We are now Bocce Ballers! 🥇 All Viking Coalition athletes came home from the Special Olympics with Gold! 💛💛💛
8th graders play a memory/matching game in ELA to memorize Greek and Latin Roots.
Today was the first meeting of the Parsons Middle School History Club. They are working on "Dates in History" to present during the morning assemblies, as well as playing historical games, and digging deeper into American history. History Club meets on Wednesday after school.
Picture Day is April 2, 2026!
The deadline to order a Parsons Middle School yearbook is April 30. This flyer designed by yearbook student Isaac Willey has all of the information needed to order online.
Parsons Middle School students engaged in a variety of activities Tuesday to kickoff Kansas State Assessment Testing which begins Wednesday.
Students were paid a special visit by the PHS cheerleaders, the Dust Kickers and The Testing Fairy, who came out of retirement after 15 years, to bestow upon students her very special "Dust of Knowledge" along with some encouraging words. Students also enjoyed a pancake breakfast and relay races.
Students were paid a special visit by the PHS cheerleaders, the Dust Kickers and The Testing Fairy, who came out of retirement after 15 years, to bestow upon students her very special "Dust of Knowledge" along with some encouraging words. Students also enjoyed a pancake breakfast and relay races.
Parsons Chess team attended The State Chess Tournament in Emporia on Saturday, March 14th. In the K-8 division alone there were 193 participants. Parsons Middle School had 4 students participating. Wyatt Hickman was our top scorer with 3.5 wins. Also representing Parsons Middle School were Gabriel Klonowski with 3 wins , Alex Cook with 1.5 wins and Ivan Stammer with 1 point. The boys practiced hard all season. We will celebrate with a banquet to recognize all the kids and their accomplishments throughout the year!! Thanks to Parsons School District and the parents who supported the kids all season.
A special thanks to Warren Marlow, Officer Mark Raney and Josh Klonowski for all the time they spent practicing with the boys after school and at tournaments.
USD 503's Spring Recess is March 16- 20. Enjoy!
There will be No School Friday March 13. See you after Spring Recess. Enjoy!
The leadership class participated in The Great Mail Race. 🇺🇸 We sent a handwritten letter to a middle school in each state, sharing interesting facts about Kansas, and practicing our communication skills. 💌 Hopefully we can hear back from these middle schools to learn about each state! 💙💛
