PCMS Athletics Proposes Change to Basketball Program
In a meeting with parents, Pittsburg Community Middle School Athletic Director Chris King and the school’s basketball coaches proposed a plan to change the program. At the same time they are announcing the proposal, they are asking for . . . read more
PCMS 21st Century Learning Summer Program
Pittsburg Community Middle School will hold a summer enrichment program from June 3rd to June 27th. The FAME program will be held Monday through Thursday. Monday through Wednesday will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and on . . . read more
2013 State TSA Results
Members of the Pittsburg Community Middle School and Pittsburg High School Technology Student Association (TSA) Chapters participated in the 2013 State Conference. The competition was held at Webster Conference Center, March 28th – . . . read more
PCMS Students Learn about Tolerance
Pittsburg Community Middle School English teachers and its library personnel teamed up to get students to not only read, but also learn about tolerance. Following the Pittsburg Community Theatre’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird, PCMS . . . read more
Track Team Helps Support Kansas Troops
The Pittsburg Community Middle School track team has concluded a service project that affects the lives overseas. The team collected items from students including more than 70 magazines, 18 tubes of toothpaste and 14 DVDs to send to Kansas . . . read more
PCMS Students Investigate Causes of Child Labor
After thorough research, Lynette Wescott’s middle school classes will host presentations on the causes of child labor. “The purpose is to educate others about a hidden worldwide problem,” PCMS teacher, Lynette Wescott said. “This . . . read more
Math Counts Team Heading to State
The Pittsburg Community Middle School Math Counts Team members: Gina Mathew, Trevor Kent, Trina Paul and Lewis Weller, placed first at the Region competition at PSU on Saturday, February 2nd. Walter Sours placed second over all in . . . read more
PCMS Receives Community Learning Grant
Pittsburg Community Schools has been awarded a $582,110 grant from the Kansas Department of Education! The award is through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant. The five year grant will run through June 30, 2017. This is . . . read more
State task force recognizes PCMS for achievement
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force (CKPET) is awarding Pittsburg Community Middle School with Certificates of Recognition in the Challenge Awards Program. This award, according to the task force, recognizes schools for . . . read more
PCMS helping in Sandy relief
Pittsburg Community Middle School will be hosting a food drive to provide goods for victims of Hurricane Sandy and the rescue workers who are trying to put the east coast back together. Teresa Spangler, PCMS counselor, is a trained . . . read more
PCMS "Anyway" poems
Ms. Neil's students at PCMS recently wrote their own versions of the famed "Anyway" poem. Click THIS LINK to read their work! read more
PHOTOS: PCMS Pavement Poetry
PCMS Language Arts students Monday morning decorated the sidewalks with their favorite poems as part of the annual Pavement Poetry activity. PHOTOS read more
PCMS to host Big Event
Pittsburg Community Middle School will host Thursday its annual Big Event from 6 to 8 p.m. The annual event gives parents an opportunity to meet their kids' teachers and learn about a variety of parent-involvement opportunities. . . . read more
Bliss receives Clyde U. Phillips Award
From The Morning Sun Glenn Bliss hasn’t missed a track meet in 20 years, but he’ll miss one today. The Pittsburg Community Middle School physical education teacher will be busy accepting a Clyde U. Phillips Distinguished . . . read more
PCMS TSA students excel at state
Members of the Pittsburg Community Middle and Pittsburg High School Technology Student Association (TSA) Chapters participated in the 2012 State Conference. The competition was held at Webster Conference Center, April 5th – 7th, 2012. TSA . . . read more
PCMS theater to present "Kodiak Flapjack"
The Pittsburg Community Middle School Amateur Theatrical Society will present the play "Kodiak Flapjack" at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 14 at Pittsburg's Memorial Auditorium. Tickets: $4 at the door read more
PHOTOS: PCMS Faculty vs Boys Basketball
Members of the PCMS faculty and staff took on the 8th-Grade Boys basketball team in a charity event on Thursday, March 1. Admission to the game was $1, and all proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Crawford County. PHOTO . . . read more
PHOTOS: PCMS presents "Kodiak Flapjack"
The Pittsburg Community Middle School Amateur Theatrical Society on March 14 presented the play "Kodiak Flapjack" at Pittsburg's Memorial Auditorium. Click HERE to view photos from the production. read more
PCMS launches FIRE program
Aimed at increasing student engagement and involvement, Pittsburg Community Middle School in late January launched a new after-school program. The PCMS F.I.R.E. (Fun, Interactive, Recreational, Enriching) program features a variety of . . . read more
PCMS wrestlers impress at LCC
After finishing 2nd as a team a dual in Joplin, the Pittsburg Community Middle School wrestling traveled west to compete at Labette County. Several Dragons placed in the top 3 in their respective weight classes. Tanner . . . read more
PCMS donates 630 food items to Wesley House
At the beginning of the school year, the Pittsburg Community Middle School Builder’s Club was asked to think of a fall project. “The first thing they mentioned was having a food drive,” club adviser Sarah Dees said, “and I . . . read more
PCMS wrestling begins season strong
The Pittsburg Community Middle School wrestling team opened the 2011-2012 season on a high note last week. After hosting a dual against Parsons on Thursday, the team competed in a 12-team tournament in Columbus. Thirteen PCMS wrestlers . . . read more
Project Gratitude raises $1,100
Through a variety of activities developed by 8th grade students, Pittsburg Community Middle School's Project Gratitude raised more than $1,100 for the SEK Humane Society on Monday, Nov. 21. The event, a project of the 8th-grade Language . . . read more
PCMS to host Project Gratitude
Driven by creativity and a sincere desire to make a positive impact on their community, eighth-grade students at Pittsburg Community Middle School will host a fundraiser Monday for the Southeast Kansas Humane Society. Dubbed “Project . . . read more
PCMS Wrestling Tri-State Classic 2011
Pittsburg Community Middle School hosted the Tri-State Wrestling Classic on Monday, November 14. The PCMS Dragons wrestling team competed against teams from Miami, Okla., and Nevada, Mo. Click on the image at the right to view . . . read more
PCMS students help coordinate FRC's Fall Festival
Pittsburg Community Middle School eighth-grade students, as part of their Family and Consumer Science class, visited The Family Resource Center on Monday to help conduct the annual Fall Festival. More than 30 PCMS . . . read more
PCMS Pep Assembly
On Friday, Oct. 28, Pittsburg Community Middle School conducted an all-school pep assembly at which Honor Roll students, Team CARD holders and the school's fall sports teams were honored for their achievements. Also, as part of . . . read more
PCMS football splits with Columbus
PCMS SEVENTH GRADE IMPROVES RECORD TO 6-0 DRAGONS 40-12 OVER COLUMBUS Elijah Harris scored three touchdowns Thursday night , leading the PCMS seventh grade football team to its sixth straight victory. Harris scored on a 44 yard td . . . read more
Undefeated -- PCMS 7th Grade Football
7th GRADE DRAGONS FINISH UNDEFEATED DRAGONS 48-0 OVER COFFEYVILLE Elijah Harris touched the ball three times and scored from 18, 70 and 80 yard out, leading the PCMS seventh grade Dragons to a perfect 7-0 record by . . . read more
PCMS Communication Arts view "The Outsiders" in KC
On Saturday, Oct. 1, nearly 80 Pittsburg Community Middle School Communication Art students and their teachers visited Kansas City to view the play "The Outsiders" at the Coterie Theatre. After the play, some students had the fortune . . . read more
PCMS Faculty vs Students Volleyball Game
Faculty vs Students Volleyball Pittsburg Community Middle School conducted its first Faculty vs Students Volleyball Match on Thursday, Oct. 6 to help raise money for the USD 250 United Way campaign. Thank you to everyone who came . . . read more
PCMS football sweeps Chanute
PCMS 7th Grade Football Improves to 5-0 Dragons 40-6 over Chanute Elijah Harris scored on runs of 30, 31 and 60 yards to lead the Pittsburg Community Middle School to its fifth consecutive victory Tuesday night winning . . . read more
PCMS football crushes Iola
PCMS Seventh Grade shuts out Iola 44-0 The Pittsburg Community Middle School Purple Dragons shut out Iola 44-0 last Thursday night running their record to 4-0. Elijah Harris scored four touchdowns and had an 85 yard punt . . . read more
PCMS volleyball wins tourney championship
The Pittsburg Community Middle School 8th grade volleyball team won all five of its matches on Oct. 1 to capture the PCMS Tournament championship. The Dragons began the day by defeating Frontenac, Parsons and Nevada in pool . . . read more
PHOTOS: PCMS "Living Legends"
On Friday, Oct. 14, Pittsburg Community Middle School 8th-grade students participated in the school's first "Living Legends" event. The students were tasked with portraying famous, influential people -- past or present -- and with giving a . . . read more
PCMS to host faculty/student volleyball game
Pittsburg Community Middle School this year will host the inaugural Faculty vs Students Volleyball Game. The game will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the PCMS gym. Admission is $1 for adults . . . read more
