Wednesday morning was full of excitement at Pittsburg Community Middle School. Students lined the halls with handmade signs to send off their fellow Dragons to the Special Olympics. Way to go, Dragons! Check out the Video here.
Monday, April 15th, our Westside students met Jitterbug, a Jersey cow from SouthWest Dairy Farmers. Callie Toews, the instructor for the Mobile Dairy Classroom, taught students all about dairy cows and what happens at dairy farms.
"We visit different schools every day of the week. The classes change based on the age group we are teaching, we talk about...
Pittsburg Community Middle School and Communities in Schools hosted their first Career Fair for 8th graders on Friday, April 12.
There were different professions and trades such as Social Work, the Army, Construction, Law Enforcement, and Medicine. PSU and Fort Scott Community College also attended to educate students about college opportunities.
"Our Students...
On Monday, April 8th, Meadowlark Alumni now attending PCMS, grades 6-8th, formed a panel for the current Meadowlark 5th-grade students. They shared some of their experiences with the 5th graders.
"They get a chance to ask lots of questions and get answers from the panel. Meadowlark Counselor Mrs. Perez has organized this event the past couple of years, and it...
You may notice these three letters at Kindergarten Roundup this week; they stand for Babble. Talk. Read — an Early Literacy program available through Greenbush and the Literacy Network Of Kansas.
Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they learn how to read and write. This can come from reading bedtime stories, teaching the...
PHS Math Club had 20 total placings at the 51st Annual PSU Math Relays. This is the most placements that PHS has had in the past five years! Way to go, Dragons!
Algebraic Equations & Inequalities12th Grade8th-tieMadison NagelAlgebraic Simplifications11th Grade3rd-tieMinwoo Joseph LeeAlgebraic Word Problems10th Grade1stJacob Mathew2ndCale FarringtonAnalytic...
DRAGON NEWS: USD 250 NAMES PHS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 4/11/19
March 8, 2019, the USD 250 Board of Education approved Jeffrey D. Johnson as the new Assistant High School Principal. Johnson is currently a Physics and Chemistry teacher at Pittsburg High School.
“We are excited about what Jeff brings to our team and the district as a whole. He has a strong relationship...
Senior, Cam Wilson and Sophomore, Gabriela Centeno have been selected to attend YE Summit in Detroit, Michigan this July.
Youth Entrepreneurs (YE) is currently in its 2nd year at PHS with David Simpson teaching the program last school year. YE is an engaging and hands-on elective course that helps prepare students for success in the workplace and life by focusing...
PHS students had a busy few days of competition, training and building leadership skills at Kansas State Leadership Conference, April 7th-9th. The State Leadership Conference culminates the end of the year for Kansas FCCLA. The conference is designed to recognize members and advisers, install new district and state officers, celebrate achievements of Kansas...
Mikayla Kitchen has been selected as the 2019-2020 Kansas HOSA Vice President.HOSA is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care...
Thursday, April 4th was an exciting day at Westside Elementary. Not only was it Hat Day, participating in a spirit week for Autism Awareness month, it was also a day for a visit from PHS High School students.
PHS Students in Mrs. James' Creative Writing class wrote children's books and then read them to 2nd and 5th-grade students at Westside Elementary.
"I...
Dragon bucks are a building wide incentive program used at Westside Elementary. Students earn Dragon bucks in a variety of ways; They can earn them meeting an academic or behavior goal, turning in homework, caught being a good citizen, caught being a leader, etc.
Dragon dollars are used at Westside to reinforce the positive things students do each and every day....
At 4:00 on Wednesday, April 17th, the PHS Dragon Baseball team will be playing St. Thomas Aquinas at Kauffman Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Royals! Admission to the game will be free. This is an exciting opportunity for our Dragons!
PHS Baseball joined by Dragon Activities is selling KC Royals vouchers in an effort to offset the cost of the game. These...
Allie Zornes entered her story, that she wrote in Creative Writing, into the PSU English Day Sci-Fi Competition. Today, Allie & her teacher Mrs. James attended the event. Going to different sessions on writing sci-fi; Allie learned how to write in a new language, what to include in a story, as well as a cultural analysis of Wall-E. In the past, PSU has only...
The archery team traveled to Pratt on Saturday, March 30th, and competed in the state competition. The following are the state qualifiers for nationals:Freshman, Beth Blessent shooting a 276 and and placing 6th Freshmen Emily Schneider shooting a 275 placing 8thJunior Nic Bastion shooting a 277 and placing eight Senior Ben Blessent shooting a 273 and placing 10th...
Dragon Class of 2032! Save the date for your Kindergarten Roundup 2019!
Each February, Kansas Dental Association holds the KDA Drawing and Class Project Contest to celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month. (NCDHM)Dragons from Westside Elementary took 1st place in the 2019 Class Project Contest with their video called "Westside Dental Health Tips".
The Southeast District Winner for the Coloring Contest was our very own...
PHS Forensics Team does it again! Great job, Dragons!
Friday at Olathe East-Public Forum Debate:Jacob Mathew & Nathan Newby - 1stDesiRay Laidler & Katie Rodriguez - 3rdJared Spiers & Rose Scott - 5th
Lincoln Douglas Debate:Owen Miller - 4thDevin Kuhel - 5thMason Smith - 6th
Saturday at Louisburg-Foreign Extemp:Brooklyn Hellwig - 2nd, State Qualified
US...
Nicole Konopelko, PHS Senior, was recognized on the floor during the Senate session on Wednesday, March 20th. Along with her standing ovation, Nicole was awarded with a custom framed certificate from Senator Richard Hilderbrand. "Nicole is a natural storyteller and has a passion for people. Her dedication and curiosity has led to her cultivating a multitude of...
What a great Tuesday night for the PHS Forensics Team at Maize. The team will head to Olathe East on Friday & Louisburg on Saturday. Congrats to these awesome Dragons!
Foreign Extemp:
2nd & qualifying for state- Scout Peery
US Extemp:
2nd & qualifying for state- Audrey Goode
3rd- Ximena Ibarra
4th- Leyton Marler
6th- Jared Spiers
Impromptu:
5th- Hayden...
Señora Pallares Spanish 3 class visits Mrs. Kitchen and Mrs. Harrel's class at Lakeside Elementary on Thursday, March 7th. They read children's books in spanish and lead them in activities related to the books they read to the students. "It was so much fun!" says Mrs. Kitchen when explaining the activities for the day. Great job, Spanish 3!
The students in Mrs. James English class had the opportunity to job shadow with local businesses on February 27th. This was a part of their lessons on how to write Cover Letters and Thank You letters. Heather Benelli, a sophomore at Pittsburg High School, had a unique experience when she visited Pitsco to shadow a graphic designer.
Heather showed the...
Kelynn Heardt accepts a donation on behalf of Pittsburg High School yesterday evening at the Gordmans ribbon cutting ceremony. Gordmans’ philosophy is to give back to the communities where they have stores. They have contributed more than $1 million to public school systems throughout the states they operate in. As a part of this commitment, Gordmans donated...
On Thursday, February 28th, George Nettels Elementary recognized students with a Dragons of Character Certificate of Achievement Award during the Dragons of Character grade level meetings. These awards are presented each month to students who have displayed outstanding character, demonstrated excellence in behavior, and are leaders in our school community. Below...
March 4, 2019 the USD 250 Board of Education approved Assistant Principal, Kelynn K. Heardt, as the new High School Principal at Pittsburg High School.
“We are very glad to have Kelynn remain with us in the district next year, but in a different role. Through the interview process, she rose to the top, proving herself as the candidate that could best lead our...
PITTSBURG — Over 300 high school students competed in Kansas HOSA
Spring Leadership Conference on Thursday at Pittsburg State University.
Included
in the group were Pittsburg High School students, who received 26
awards and on Monday they found out that 11 students qualified for the
HOSA 42nd Annual International Leadership Conference in June in...
Click here to get a video tour of the Lakeside Elementary Cafeteria/Shelter/Kitchen if the video above doesn't load.
District administrators are aware of colder temperatures overnight and into the morning of January 30th and are continuously monitoring the situation. Parents/guardians are urged to make sure their children are properly dressed for the colder temperatures as they prepare to go to bus stops or be dropped off at school.We urge parents/guardians to minimize the amount...
Pittsburg High School Job Posting FlyerApply Here
This manual outlines the process that will be utilized during the search for a new High School Principal at PHS. The manual reflects the practices outlined in the Administrative Hiring Practice Review submitted to the Board of Education on June 12, 2017.
Timeline:
1. The advertisement for the High School...
On Monday, November 26th, Pittsburg Community Schools began its strategic planning process with about 75 community members ranging from students, parents, business leaders, non-profits, and teachers. It's been eight years since the last strategic plan.
"What we are asking is 'what is the profile of a graduate?'," Rich Proffitt, Pittsburg Community Schools...
Rich Proffitt, Superintendent of Schools, takes you on a video tour of the latest construction progress happening at Pittsburg Community Middle School, Lakeside Elementary, and Pittsburg High School.
Thanks to Watco Companies LLC, Heart of the Heartlands Train Club, and Westar Energy, first graders from across the district enjoyed a train ride and a special visitor along the way. The train went to Carona and back where students received sleigh bells.
Rich Proffitt, Superintendent of Schools, takes you on a video tour of the construction progress happening at Pittsburg Community Middle School, Lakeside Elementary, and Pittsburg High School.
Over the past week, Meadowlark students have been learning about empathy through a simple game of Bingo. The only catch is the entire game is played in Spanish.Mrs. Christine Perez and Mrs. Carrie Lance felt the need to bring this lesson to the student body with the help of students in Pittsburg High School Spanish classes."We want all of our students to be kind...
Pittsburg Community Schools is excited to offer MySchoolBucks®! This online payment service provides an easy way to pay for school meals using your credit/debit card or electronic check.
MySchoolBucks provides:
Convenience - Available 24/7 on the web.
Efficiency - Make purchases for all your students, even if they attend different schools within the...
Pittsburg, Kan. (Saturday, October 27, 2018) – At about 7 pm, Friday, October 26, Pittsburg Police and Crawford County Sheriff’s Departments were made aware of a possible threat to Pittsburg High School planned for next week. Law enforcement immediately began an investigation. PHS administrators were made aware of the situation and helped law enforcement in the...
Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 presents the “250 in 2:50” video project. Learn about the many ways our teachers and staff bring a passion for their work, care deeply for students, and contribute to student success. Angela Lewis, Pittsburg Community Middle School English Language Arts teacher, is in her 23rd year with Pittsburg Community Schools. She says one...
Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 presents the “250 in 2:50” video project. Learn about the many ways our teachers and staff bring a passion for their work, care deeply for students, and contribute to student success. John Laflen, PCMS History, Geography, & Social Studies teacher, is in his 10th year with Pittsburg Community Schools. Laflen comes from a...
Elementary SchoolsTuesday, October 16 • 3:30 - 7pm
Thursday, October 18 • 3:30 - 7pm
Friday, October 19 • 8am - 12pmEscuelas PrimariasMartes, Octubre 16 • 3:30 - 7pm
Jueves, Octubre 18 • 3:30 - 7pm
Viernes, Octubre 19 • 8am - 12pm
Pittsburg Community Middle SchoolTuesday, October 16 • 3:30 - 7pm
Wednesday, October 17 • 3:30 - 7pm
Friday, October 19 • 8am -...
If you drive by any of the USD 250 district facilities, you should
notice progress on the construction projects the community approved
through the bond issue. The projects at George Nettels, Westside, and
Meadowlark Elementary Schools were completed in June. Each of those
projects added classrooms, which additionally serve as storm shelters
for those...
Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 presents the “250 in 2:50” video project. Learn about the many ways our teachers and staff bring a passion for their work, care deeply for students, and contribute to student success. Melinda Kitchen, Lakeside Elementary first grade teacher, is in her 13th year with Pittsburg Community Schools.Kitchen works each day to help...
Since it was created in 1994, the Pritchett Trust, named after William and Athlyn Pritchett, has granted 9.3 million dollars to area schools, service organizations, and non-profits. This year, the Foundation awarded more than $480,000 in grant dollars with $78,311 going to Pittsburg Community Schools."Today is my favorite day because it helps us give thanks to what...
Last spring, the USD 250 Board of Education approved additional security in the form of a camera and buzzer entry system for each school in the District. This measure will begin this school year.
Students will be able to enter and exit before and after school with ease. After that, anyone entering will need to be buzzed in through the front office. To implement...
It’s good to be in Pittsburg! I am excited to be here in the community serving as your Superintendent of Schools. Since March, when I first accepted the position, I have been working to make a smooth transition. With the help of great central office staff and district administrators, it has been. Any time you start a new job, there is a lot to learn. School...
This week, crews will finish the first three steps to a four-step approach
to making Fourth Street, in front of Pittsburg High School, safer for
pedestrians and motorists. Beginning Thursday, August 9th, the
intersection of Free Kings Highway and Fourth Street will become a
four-way stop, speed in front of the high school will be reduced from 40
to 25...
PHS Summer School at PCMS
(Grades 9-12)June 4 - June 28 • Monday – Thursday8 am – 12:00 pmBreakfast: 7:30 am – 8:00 amLunch: 11:30 pm – 12:00 pmContact: Keith Matlock Phone: 620-235-3240Email: kmatlock@usd250.org Classroom: 110
PHS Driver's Education at PCMS
Tues.May 29 – Fri. June 158 am – 11:00 pm
Contact: Kim O’Bray & LeRoy O’BrayEmail:...
As I depart from Pittsburg, I want to thank the citizens of Pittsburg for allowing me to lead your community's schools over the past decade as the Superintendent of Schools. I have truly enjoyed watching your children grow into young adults and become productive citizens in our community. You should be very proud of the young adults who are graduating from...
Amber Kloster is a Special Education teacher with the Interlocal, serving Pittsburg High School for the past three years. In addition to her role in the classroom, she is also a PCMS Girls Basketball coach and a PHS Track coach. Kloster is a life-long Dragon having grown up in Pittsburg and graduating from Pittsburg High School. She is one of our #DynamicDragons...
When: Saturday, May 19, 2018 • 2 pmLocation: Garfield W. Weede Physical Education BuildingAddress: 1701 S. Homer Pittsburg, KS 66762Graduation from high school is a milestone that is filled with celebration of a chapter in life closing and a new one beginning. To help make this as smooth as possible below is listed some key information to know for this special...
Bob Kimzey is in his seventh year as an eighth-grade science teacher for Pittsburg Community Schools. Kimzey began his career teaching high school sciences in his hometown but came back to Pittsburg, a city he fell in love with while earning his degree. His love for teaching and building character in our students makes him one of our #DynamicDragons. "In about the...
Last week, Character.org and the Kansas Department of Education recognized schools from across the state for programs which offer excellent character development emphasizing social and emotional education. Melinda DeGruson, Lakeside Elementary counselor, was recognized and awarded the Promising Practice Recognition for the BIST Buddies program. BIST Buddies focus...
Due to construction work being done at the current entrance, starting Monday, May 7th, all students and visitors will need to enter Pittsburg High School at the south entrance, which faces the main parking lot.A sign out front also indicates the alternative entrance. This will be used until further notice.We are sorry for any inconvenience but look forward to the...
Teresa Horton has been in education for almost 30 years. The past six have been at Meadowlark Elementary as its art teacher where she will retire at the end of this school year. Horton's love for her students and passion to let them express themselves through art makes her one of our #DynamicDragons."I've been teaching for twenty-seven years. I spent seventeen...
The District has offered a contract to Dr. Brad Hanson to fill the role of Assistant Superintendent beginning the 2018-2019 school year. Hanson’s contract will be voted on for approval at the regularly scheduled May 14th board meeting. Working with Ray & Associates, a school administration hiring consultant firm, the District conducted a national search and...
Stephanie White is a Kindergarten teacher at Westside Elementary and embodies what it means to be one of our #DynamicDragons. Serving twenty-eight years in the District, she welcomes every child with a warm smile and a motherly disposition to help them become successful in their educational journey."I grew up in Chanute, so coming to Pittsburg meant moving to the...
Live Well Crawford County and Blue Cross Blue Shield presented $20,000 in grant funding to Pittsburg Community Schools for water bottle filling stations. That money will be split between Pittsburg Community Middle School, Lakeside Elementary, and Westside Elementary.Funding is through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas’ Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Grant and...
As the SEK Art Fest begins on Friday (April 20, 2018), Pittsburg State University Art students are partnering with SEK Art Fest, the City of Pittsburg, and Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 to bring art to all four elementary schools' crosswalks.
"The community needs to see artists in the community, making artwork," Jamie Oliver, PSU Art Department Chair said....
Pittsburg High School has an enrollment of 214 senior class students preparing to graduate on Saturday, May 19th at 2pm. With this size of class enrollment, we are anticipating a large attendance of family and friends. After some discussion, Pittsburg High School is partnering with Pittsburg State University to host graduation at John Lance Arena.This will...
Aaron Cicero has been a life-long Dragon and is in his second-year teacher, with both of those years instructing fifth-graders. His commitment to the District and motivation to be innovative in the classroom makes him one of our #DynamicDragons."I was born and raised right here in Pittsburg. I graduated in 2007 and started here at George Nettels in the after-school...
The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 78 schools in 28 Kansas public school districts, including Westside Elementary and Pittsburg Community Middle School, as recipients of the 2017 Challenge Awards.The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their...
On Friday, March 9th, 2018, PCMS hosted its groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction. Construction is anticipated to be complete in April 2019.
On Monday, April 9th, PHS hosted its groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate renovations and new construction with dirt work set to begin this month.
This is the largest project the school has received since it was built in 1979.
Some of the projects began as early as last Spring with the HVAC and LED lighting upgrades.
In this project, we will see classroom...
Babs Tims has been teaching the 4th-grade at Lakeside Elementary for the past 39 years. She exemplifies what it means to be one of our #DynamicDragons by building relationships with students that have lasted generations and bringing an excitement to the classroom that makes learning fun and memorable.
"I wasn't one who thought I was going to be a teacher. I...
The USD 250 Board of Education recognizes the dedication of our classified and certified staff to the children of our school district. In addition, the Board also recognizes the tremendous support of the community. Each year, the district gathers nominations to recognize these outstanding individuals.Nominations close at 4:30pm on April 27th. Click the link to...
Terri VanBecelaere is in her 17th year with Pittsburg Community Schools. She began with the District in duplicating but transferred to accounts payable five years ago. Her attention to detail and ensuring the District pays the bills helps keep the District running and the lights on. VanBecelaere went to Pittsburg Community Schools as a student and will retire this...
Kelsey Hotchkiss is in her eighth year of teaching with the last two in the District at George Nettels as a third-grade teacher. Her passion for kids through her innovative classroom skills and being excited for her students to learn makes her one of our #DynamicDragons!"When I was a student, I was inspired by my second-grade teacher, I remember telling my mom...
Lisa Blythe has been working for Pittsburg Community Schools for more than 20 years with 17 of them at Westside Elementary as its crossing guard. Blythe's commitment to going above and beyond her duties by creating friendships with the students and families she helps arrive on campus safely makes her one of our #DynamicDragons."I work overnights at Walmart and then...
Jill Kangas has been in education for 21 years with this being her first year at Pittsburg Community Schools teaching special education. Her commitment to ensuring the success of the students she serves makes her one of our #DynamicDragons."My family lived in California and we moved back. We lived in a town of about 300,000 and I didn't feel like I could move my...
Robin Craig has been a certified teacher for 25 years. Two of those have been with our school district as a first grade teacher at Meadowlark. Craig is not a traditional teacher, having received her first degree in business administration. She says when she “grew up,” she finally decided to become a teacher. Her passion for helping her students grow academically...
Matt Vaughn is in his first year as a math teacher at Pittsburg Community Middle School. Prior to coming to PCMS, Vaughn was a paraprofessional for five years at Lakeside Elementary. In addition to being a teacher, he is an assistant coach for the PHS Purple Dragons and the PCMS Track team. His determination to make sure kids succeed on and off the field makes him...
Mary Packard has been teaching for 30 years with 17 of them being at Pittsburg High School. Her devotion to the students she serves and deep love for the Pittsburg Purple Dragons makes her one of our #DynamicDragonsPackard grew up attending Pittsburg Community Schools. Prior to coming to Pittsburg to teach, she worked for a rival school district. She describes her...
Whitney Rogers has been a fourth-grade teacher at George Nettels Elementary for six years. Her constant drive to be innovative in the classroom and help students navigate today's rapidly-changing world makes her one of Pittsburg Community Schools' #DynamicDragons."Teaching is one of those jobs where you can really make a difference. I hope to instill a love of...
Kenny Vandorn has been working for Pittsburg Community Schools for six years in the maintenance department. At about 120 acres, the District isn't an easy property to maintain. Vandorn's dedication to making sure the District is looking great makes him one of our #DynamicDragons."I worked at Superior for 18 years in maintenance before coming to the school district....
Jamie Howard has been working for Pittsburg Community Schools as a Technology Integration Specialist for six years. His attention to ensuring our students are able to adequately learn in the information age makes him one of our #DynamicDragons.Before coming to Pittsburg Community Schools, he was a classroom teacher at a different district. He says coming to...
Karla Haines has been with the district for seven years. She works as a paraprofessional at Westside Elementary helping students with various behavioral and learning needs. Haines is one of our #DynamicDragons for her work to empower students to achieve excellence."I started out by helping in the Kindergarten classroom. I was able to help a struggling student get...
Pittsburg High School Art teacher Monica Collins has been with Pittsburg Community Schools for 20 years. Collins is one of our #DynamicDragons for her ability to be a there for students, not just as a teacher, but as a problem solver. She says this kind of relationship has gained her the trust of students and has made her career a success."As a teacher, it's more...
Lori Wilks has been in education for more than 25 years. She started as a classroom teacher before becoming a librarian at George Nettels. She possesses a passion for education and the children she teaches."I always knew I was going into education. I find teaching to be really rewarding. Over the last 27 years, there isn't a day I have not wanted to come to work. I...
Sharon Olivas is the administrative assistant at Lakeside and the first face you see as you enter the school. Her contagious smile and upbeat attitude is a shining example of our commitment to customer service and the care we give our students and the families of USD 250. She is truly one of our #DynamicDragons. She has been part of the Dragon family for three...
Broc Bennett has been a paraeducator at Lakeside for three years and a wrestling coach for five but a Pittsburg Purple Dragon for most his life. Bennett uses his experience as a way to promote Dragon pride to children."I went through elementary here at Lakeside and had several teachers who are still here. It's interesting going from being a student to now working...
Diana Guiles is a first-grade teacher at Meadowlark Elementary and has been a teacher in USD 250 for 21 years. She is an example of what our district is about, which is putting kids first; making her one of our #DynamicDragons."When I decided to become a teacher, I was taking classes, working full-time, and had kids. Life was busy. However, I was determined to stay...
"I wanted to become a choir teacher because I’ve always enjoyed singing in choirs and music is one of those things that just connects everyone no matter who you are; there’s at least one song you can connect with and I just thought it was a good way to connect with students and it’s an easier way for me to do that.
It affords me the opportunity to connect in a way...
"I started driving for Pittsburg in ’93 after being a para at the middle and high school. I was shy back then. Most people don’t believe that.
I had retired and came back. I began to think what am i going to do? My kids are grown and gone, so I came back to driving a bus.
These preschool kids are like my own grand kids. If they want a hug I give them one. I...
Come enjoy a week of instruction from the PCMS basketball coaching staff, 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 throughout the year.Camp is open to any boy who will be in grades 6-8 in the 2018-2019 school...
Over the past few weeks, construction crews have worked the dirt, routed plumbing and electrical, and poured the concrete footings at George Nettels Elementary, Meadowlark Elementary, and Westside Elementary.
This week, crews completed putting in place the walls that will make the classrooms/storm shelters at those buildings and began dirt work at Pittsburg...
During Thursday night’s special meeting of the Pittsburg Community Schools Board of Education, the Board agreed to authorize Ray & Associates to negotiate a contract with Richard Proffitt as the new superintendent of schools for the District. The contract will be voted on for approval at the regularly scheduled March 26th board meeting.
Through feedback...
The USD 250 Board of Education invites the public to meet Richard Proffitt, one of two candidates for Superintendent of Schools for Pittsburg Community Schools, Thursday, March 15th from 4-4:30pm at the Staff Development Center (300 E. 13th Street) next to Pittsburg Community Middle School.About Richard ProffittRich Proffitt is the Superintendent of Schools at USD...
The USD 250 Board of Education invites the public to meet Dr. Brad Hanson, one of two candidates for Superintendent of Schools for Pittsburg Community Schools, Wednesday, March 14th from 4-4:30pm at the Staff Development Center (300 E. 13th Street) next to Pittsburg Community Middle School.About Dr. Brad HansonDr. Brad Hanson, a Pittsburg, Kansas native, graduated...
The USD 250 Board of Education is in its final stages of the search for a new superintendent and expects to have someone selected by the end of this week.
This Wednesday, March 14th, and Thursday, March 15th, our final two candidates for superintendent will be in town; one on each night.From 4-4:30pm on the 14th and 15th, students, teachers, parents, and the...
For the past 25 years, a small group of people has been working to build relationships within our community between local businesses and high school students. "Over the years, Pittsburg High School has had some sort of technical education like Family and Consumer Science, Automotive, Marketing, and Technology. So you had these primary areas of career and technical...
Pittsburg, Kan. (Tuesday, March 6, 2018) – On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Pittsburg High School administrators were made aware of a threat.
Administrators are working with the Pittsburg Police and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Departments who are conducting an investigation.
“We want to reassure our community that the safety and well-being of our students and...
Registration for Pittsburg Dragon Volleyball Camps is now open. The camps are hosted by PHS Head Volleyball Coach Megan Mantooth, Assistant Coaches Bridgett Lancaster, and Amber Qualls; PCMS Coaches Kelsey Boulware, Staci Hunt, Kara Jeck, and Beth Cerne.
PHS 9th-12th GradersJune 25th-26th • 8:30-11am, 1-3pm@ Pittsburg High SchoolRegistration Fee: $25
PCMS 7th-8th...
Pittsburg Community Schools is excited to share that we will be participating in a group application for a literacy grant. If funded, the programs, processes, and professional development that will be provided to our district will positively impact our students in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, beginning at birth and moving through 12th...
On Monday, February 12th, the District celebrated construction beginning at Westside Elementary with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Last spring, the community said yes to our plans for additions at each school. Since that election, we have been working with architects and staff on drawings and plans for these spaces. In the coming weeks, we will be breaking ground at...
On Friday, February 9th, the District celebrated construction beginning at Meadowlark with a groundbreaking ceremony.
Last spring, the community said yes to our plans for additions at each school. Since that election, we have been working with architects and staff on drawings and plans for these spaces. In the coming weeks, we will be breaking ground at each...
It's our state motto: Ad Astra per Aspera, meaning through hardships to the stars. That is what the Pittsburg High School Debate & Forensics program has done as it is recognized as a Top 100 program from all programs across the United States by the National Speech & Debate Association earlier this school year.On Thursday, Kansas Representative Monica Murnan...
We've all heard the expression 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' There is something to that when it comes to Pittsburg Community Schools' English Speakers of Other Languages Program or ESOL.
Currently, the District's ESOL program teaches students whose home languages are Arabic, Chinese, Marshallese, Spanish, and multiple dialects of the African language....
Monday, January 29th marked the beginning of new construction in the district with a groundbreaking ceremony at George Nettels Elementary.
Last spring, the community said yes to our plans for additions at each school.
Since that election, we have been working with architects and staff on drawings and plans for these spaces.
In the coming weeks, we will be...
Pittsburg Community Schools will mark the first leg of bond construction to its elementary schools with a groundbreaking ceremony at George Nettels Elementary, 2012 S. Homer Street, on Monday, January 29, 2018, at 10:30 am.
Construction is the result of the March 2017 Bond Election in which Pittsburg voters approved a $31 million dollar bond for renovations...
UPDATE:
Road crews from the Crawford County Highway Department have began dirt work for the construction of the new driveway to Pittsburg High School. This driveway is one step of a multi-step solution to the traffic safety issues near the high school.
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Traffic safety solution gets the go-ahead
Article originally posted January 23, 2018
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Pittsburg, Kan. - A couple of students are getting ready to represent Pittsburg in one of the biggest competitions of their lives.
This weekend, semester graduate Zack Tallie & senior Coltin Oehme are traveling to Las Vegas to compete in the Masonry Madness Competition at the World of Concrete/World of Masonry Convention.
The challenge is a competition between...
In her second grade classroom at Lakeside Elementary, Ms. Ashley Snow is teaching her students about silent letters and how different letters combine to create sounds.Snow was in the middle of doing a lesson in phonics when she received a very exciting call. It was Dr. Randy Watson, the Kansas Commissioner of Education, letting her know she was named a winner of...
An important part of the superintendent search process to find an ideal
superintendent is developing a profile of characteristics most desired
in candidates.
The Pittsburg USD 250 Board of Education invites
staff members, students, and community members to complete online
surveys to provide input. The Community Survey asks you to identify the
10 most...
Pittsburg, Kan. - In a special work session meeting on
Thursday, December 21, Board members reviewed two surveys to get the
public's input on the qualities of a new superintendent and the current
perceptions of the district. Community and staff members can give their input by going to usd250.org and clicking on the links to the surveys. The
Board will...
Pittsburg High School Theatre Department has been selected to perform its fall musical, “Urinetown,” on the main stage on opening night of the 2018 Kansas Thespian Festival on Jan. 4.
The show, produced Nov. 17-19 at PHS under the direction of Greg
Shaw, was accompanied by a live band comprised of band students under
the direction of Cooper Neil. Vocal...
Eating breakfast is proven to help students perform better in the classroom. In fact, children who increase their school breakfast participation as a result of a school breakfast programs offered at no cost to all students show greater improvements in math scores, attendance, and punctuality and a decrease in depression, anxiety, and hyperactivity.The Pittsburg...
Brown retires after almost a decade leading Pittsburg Community SchoolsAt the Monday, November 13, 2017 USD 250 Board of Education meeting,Superintendent Destry Brown announced his retirement set for the end of this school year after nine years of service to the district.During his time as the superintendent, Brown has:• Increased offerings of AP courses and...
In a letter to Julie Laflen, Pittsburg High School Debate &
Forensics advisor, J. Scott Wunn, the executive director of the National
Speech & Debate Association, recognized the program as being ranked
96th of more than 3,000 programs nationwide.
“This is the most prestigious membership award the Association can
bestow upon a school,” Wunn wrote. “The...
More Pittsburg High School students are getting a head start on college through programs that offer opportunities to earn college credit while they are still in high school.
This fall, 103 PHS students are enrolled in at least one course in PSU Ready, the concurrent education program through Pittsburg State University. That is compared to 81 students in last fall....
Pittsburg Community Schools is committed to preparing students for the world past graduation day. Another way it meets that commitment is by preparing students for careers through its career pathways program and involvement with the Career and Technical Education Center of Southeast Kansas (CTEC).
For Pittsburg High School sophomore Will Jameson, educational...
Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 reminds people to practice safety around school buses and to Stop on RED.
A
30-Day traffic study shows Southeast Kansas drivers ignored school bus
stop sign laws 503 times, posing a risk to students. That is the
third-highest rate of offenses behind South Central and Northeast Kansas
districts.A
majority of those...
According to Kansas Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), more than 200 kids are in foster care in our area. Upon learning some of the statistics and doing research, students taking Mrs. Kelsey Boulware's English Language Arts class are stepping up to help kids in a foster situation
Through a project called Journey Bags, started by a foster care...