Elementary Parent Survey
Survey for parents of USD 250 Elementary School students. SURVEY LINK read more
Submit Globe/Friend Award Nominations
It is that time of year to submit nominations for the Globe Awards and Friends of Pittsburg Community Schools Award. This is a great opportunity to honor those who go "above and beyond" for our students, district and community. . . . read more
FEBRUARY ONLY: Student fees payable by credit/debit card
For the month of February, parents and guardians of Pittsburg Community Schools students are able to pay student fees with a debit or credit card. Fees payable by debit or credit card include enrollment dues and food services payments. . . . read more
USD 250 Foundation presents mini-grants
During a ceremony Thursday at the USD 250 Bevan Education Center, the USD 250 Foundation announced the recipients of the 2012 Foundation Mini-Grants, which help fund educational projects designed by teachers. The goal of the grant program is . . . read more
Schools recognized by Challenge Awards program
Three USD 250 schools were recently recognized by the Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force for “outstanding achievement” on state assessment exams. Lakeside and Westside elementary schools, as well as Pittsburg . . . read more
Focus On Learning: Professional Learning Communities
For the students of USD 250, Winter Break officially ends on Thursday, Jan. 5. Two days before they return to class, however, much of the staff will return for a day of conversation and collaboration known as Professional Learning . . . read more
School libraries more than just books
They’ve been called the “hub” of the school. Others have referred to them as the “heart” of the school. Whatever the nickname, school libraries are growing in importance as technology changes the way information is . . . read more
In Pictures: 2nd Quarter (2011-2012)
A look back at the many moments and memories from the 2nd Quarter of the 2011-2012 school year! read more
Darling, Laushman honored by KMEA
For Virginia Darling and Susan Laushman, music education isn’t their job. It’s their passion. It’s who they are. “I can remember being in second grade and being called to come forward to teach a song in music class,” . . . read more
Technology changing classroom experience
When it comes to learning math, it turns out there’s an app for that. And one for reading and science and geography, as well. Thanks to a multi-year effort to enhance the district’s technology portfolio, those educational . . . read more
PHOTOS: USD 250 honors veterans
Pittsburg Community Schools conducted various events and activities to recognize Veterans Day on Friday, November 11. Click on this LINK to view photos from those events. read more
BEA Mock Interviews
The Business Education Alliance hosted its annual Mock Interview Day this month at Pittsburg High School, an event aimed at preparing high school students for professional job interviews. Students from Pittsburg High School, . . . read more
Focus On Learning: MTSS
NOTE: This is the first in a series of Focus On Learning articles that will be published periodically throughout the school year. The purpose of these articles is to bring focus to the various ways in which USD 250 provides the highest . . . read more
In Pictures: 1st Quarter (2011-2012)
We've reached the end of the 1st Quarter of the 2011-2012 school year. It has been a fantastic school year thus far, and we are most excited for what's ahead. Now, though, we pause to take a look back at what our Dragons have been up to . . . read more
Parent Survey: Bullying
USD #250 is committed to providing a safe, learning environment for each student. We are asking for feedback as we continue to provide resources, awareness, and outreach to students who feel they have been a victim of bullying or . . . read more
Elementary students learn bicycle safety
Pittsburg Community Schools third, fourth and fifth graders learned the importance of being safe while riding their bicycles during the Bike Safety Fair conducted at each USD 250 elementary school. The bike safety sessions, conducted by . . . read more
USD 250 schools achieve Standard of Excellence
Pittsburg Community Middle School and each of USD 250’s four elementary schools earned at least one Standard of Excellence award during the 2010-2011 school year, according to information released Tuesday by the Kansas State Department of . . . read more
USD 250 receives Pritchett Trust grants
Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 is excited to announce that the district was awarded multiple Pritchett Trust grants this year. The grants were presented in September during a ceremony at M&I Bank in Pittsburg. . . . read more
