DRAGON NEWS: USD 250 ANNOUNCES ONLINE ENROLLMENTUSD 250 Pittsburg Community School will be implementing Online Enrollment for the 2019-2020 School Year. The change is the product of a significant amount of research by the Dragon Tech team and administration on the success of online enrollment in other Districts. "USD 250 is very excited to be introducing online... READ MORE >
Meadowlark celebrated it's Annual Water Day on Tuesday, May 14. Students participated in multiple water activities from Duck Duck Goose where students were selected as the Goose with water over their heads, to relay races where students use a sponge to transfer water from one bucket to another and race against other classes in their grade level to see who can... READ MORE >
USD 250 is incredibly proud of each of our student's accomplishments and we are looking forward to celebrating with you. Please see below for ceremony details. Congratulations, Dragons! PHS Graduation Saturday, May 18th 2:00 PM - John Lance Arena, PSU PCMS Promotion CeremonyThursday, May 23rd6:00 PM - PHS Gymnasium Lakeside 5th Grade Moving On... READ MORE >
Onna Jorge-Thelisma, a 5th grader at Meadowlark, won 1st place for her "Kick Butts" poster.Mrs. Lacey, Meadowlark Art teacher, had her 5th grade Art students participate in the Crawford County Anti-Smoking campaign poster contest called "Kick Butts". Onna received a $25 iTunes gift card, a sketchbook, and an Art set as the prize. She also won 5th place in the... READ MORE >
The Sunflower Kiwanis Club provided one book for each USD 250 1st grade student this spring as part of their efforts to support students in the Pittsburg community. On May 7th, Sunflower Kiwanis visited Meadowlark to hand out some of the books. Dr. Brad Hanson, Assistant Super Attendant, spoke with students about reading and how important it was for them to... READ MORE >
Jim Porter, visited Meadowlark Elementary, Westside Elementary, and Pittsburg Community Middle School on Thursday, May 2nd, to present them with The Challenge Award. Mr. Porter serves on the Board of Education, District 9. "The award is based on outstanding achievement in math and reading on the Kansas Assessments plus other factors – Test Scores are important... READ MORE >
The Kansas Schools of Character Award program recipients are schools and/or districts that have worked to enhance Social, Emotional and Character Development. They have demonstrated education principles that include creating a caring school community, engaging families and community members as partners in character-building efforts, fostering self-motivation, and... READ MORE >
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 also 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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
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. Brendan Finley, Meadowlark Kindergarten teacher, is in his 4th year with Pittsburg Community Schools. He says the sense of community and the... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
Elementary SchoolsTuesday, October 16 • 3:30 - 7pmThursday, October 18 • 3:30 - 7pmFriday, October 19 • 8am - 12pmEscuelas PrimariasMartes, Octubre 16 • 3:30 - 7pm Jueves, Octubre 18 • 3:30 - 7pmViernes, Octubre 19 • 8am - 12pm Pittsburg Community Middle SchoolTuesday, October 16 • 3:30 - 7pmWednesday, October 17 • 3:30 - 7pmFriday, October 19 • 8am -... READ MORE >
Meadowlark Elementary students participated in the school's annual end-of-year celebration, Meadowlark Day. Photos by Meadowlark Staff READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
Meadowlark Elementary celebrated Kansas' 157th birthday with a family night of pizza and games. Check out the photos below! READ MORE >