County Attorney to speak at PHS
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Crawford County Attorney Michael Gayoso will speak about the dangers of cyberbullying, "sexting" and other issues facing today's youth during a public event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 inside the Pittsburg High School auditorium. This presentation is open to the public and will provide valuable information to parents/guardians. . . . read more
Summer Food Program Feeds Kids for Free
With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children eating healthy while school is out. Pittsburg USD 250 provides free meals to children during the summer. This summer, meals will be served at PHS, PCMS . . . read more
Watch Live: Graduation 2013
Pittsburg Community Schools is proud to stream the 2013 Graduation. Saturday, May 18th 2pm Congratulations Class of 2013! Live Video streaming by Ustream read more
2013 Summer Volleyball Forms
The following are links to important forms and calendars for the 2013 Summer Volleyball Camps and conditioning: 2013 Girls Summer Sports Calendar Summer Volleyball Camp Registration Form Summer . . . read more
District Award Nominations
It is that time of year to submit nominations for the Globe Awards, Friends of Pittsburg Community Schools Award, Rising Star and Distinguished Service Award. This is a great opportunity to honor those who go "above and beyond" for our . . . read more
2013 Boys Basketball Camp
Come enjoy a week of instruction, stressing the fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, and the overall TEAM game of basketball. The campers will learn drills which develop fundamental skills to take home and practice . . . read more
Superintendent Brown Gives Update
Mr. Brown gives an update on reading scores in the district. read more
Taking care where it’s needed most
Rural health care providers are always coming up with ways to overcome the challenges of providing care for their patients. In southeast Kansas, where one-fourth of the population now lives below the poverty level, one organization has come . . . read more
USD 250 Reinforces Student Safety
In the wake of the Friday (Dec. 14) morning shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, Pittsburg Community Schools wants to take this time to express our deepest sympathies for everyone affected by the tragedy that took the lives of innocent children . . . read more
CHC/SEK seeking Behavioral Health Specialist
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) has an immediate opening for an experienced mental health professional to provide services to students and parents within the Pittsburg Community Schools. This individual will partner with . . . read more
In Pictures: 1st Quarter (2012-2013)
And, we're off!! The first quarter of the 2012-2013 school year is in the books. This slideshow gives us a look back at the many moments and memories of the first nine weeks. read more
Brown finalist for Superintendent of the Year
Destry Brown, in his fourth year as superintendent at Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250, is a finalist for the 2013 Kansas Superintendent of the Year award. The five finalists were announced Thursday by the Kansas School . . . read more
Dragon Tales -- October 2012
The October 2012 edition of Dragon Tales is here! To read all about what's been going on at USD 250 schools since the beginning of the school year, click the link below. DRAGON TALES -- OCTOBER 2012 read more
Schools receive Standard of Excellence
Schools making Standard of Excellence in the 2011-2012 school year. George Nettels Elementary School Reading -- 5th Grade Reading -- Building-wide Math -- 4th Grade Math -- 5th Grade Math . . . read more
District recieves Pritchett Trust grants
Various USD 250 programs received funding through the Pritchett Trust this year, and those awards were distributed during an awards ceremony earlier this month. Elm Acres Youth and Family Services: $2,540 -- Funding for the . . . read more
Body Venture exhibit teaches health, nutrition
Students from around the district participated in the Body Venture program at Lakeside Elementary School Tuesday. Body Venture is a walk-through exhibit that represents the human body and is geared to teach students about good nutrition and . . . read more
More fruits, veggies at lunch
Healthy meals are an essential part of a student’s school day, and new federal guidelines have made lunches at Pittsburg Community Schools even more nutritious. As part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which went into . . . read more
PHOTOS: First Day of School
George Nettels Elementary School Lakeside Elementary School Meadowlark Elementary School Westside Elementary School Pittsburg Community Middle School Pittsburg High School read more
Fall Enrollment (Aug. 6, 2012)
Fall Enrollment 2012 Monday, Aug. 6 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Pittsburg High School read more
Dr. Mendez elected as BOE President
During the July 9, 2012 meeting of the USD 250 Board of Education, Dr. Al Mendez was elected as the BOE President for the 2012-2013 school year. Marlene Willis was elected as Vice-President. Congratulations, Al and Marlene! read more
Meadowlark hosts Elementary Summer Boost Academy
More than 150 Pittsburg Community Schools elementary students are getting a “boost” on their academics this month by taking part in USD 250’s enhanced summer school program. The Summer Boost Academy, which runs 8 to 11:30 a.m. . . . read more
Biggs re-elected to KSHSAA board
USD 250 Board of Education member Todd Biggs has been re-elected to the Board of Directors for the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA). KSHSAA is a private/non-profit association of accredited member schools, whose . . . read more
Free summer meals available
The 2011-2012 school year may be over, but Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 is continuing to provide nutritious meals to children and teens throughout the community. For most of the summer, free breakfast and lunch meals are . . . read more
In Pictures: 4th Quarter Slideshow (2011-2012)
A look back at many moments and memories from the 4th Quarter of the 2011-2012 school year! read more
PHOTOS: Elementary Family Night 2012
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE PHOTO GALLERY read more
Sheriff Horton named 2012 Distinguished Alumnus
For more than three decades, Crawford County Sheriff Sandy Horton has dedicated his life to serving and protecting those around him. It’s his passion, and there is nothing he takes more serious. It’s in his heart now as he . . . read more
Prince, Williams win Globe Awards
The 2012 Globe and Friend of Pittsburg Community Schools awards were presented during the May 14 Board of Education meeting. The Globe Award honors one certified and one classified employee for special contributions of time, . . . read more
NBC Learn K-12: Tools For Teachers, Inspiration For Students
NBC Learn K-12 is an online educational resource made available to Kansas school districts through a partnership with the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center at Greenbush. NBC Learn offers a wide array of video . . . read more
Breakfast/Lunch Account: No charging after May 1
Charging for school Breakfast and/or Lunch will be unavailable after May 1. Please make sure there is money in your meal accounts. Cash payments will be accepted after May 1. read more
WATCH: Brown vs Trabert debate
Click on the link below to watch a replay of Thursday night's debate between USD 250 Superintendent Destry Brown and KPI President Dave Trabert. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/usd250-vs-kpi read more
In Pictures: 3rd Quarter (2011-2012)
A look back at the many moments and memories from the 3rd Quarter of the 2011-2012 school year. read more
Read Across America
On Friday, March 2, Readers across the country celebrated the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day, a national reading celebration that takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Pittsburg . . . read more
Elementary Parent Survey
Survey for parents of USD 250 Elementary School students. SURVEY LINK 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
