This evening the Board of Education held a special meeting at 6:15 pm to further discuss the Return to School plan approved on Monday evening. The motion was made by Ed McKechnie to remove the language that students who select the Remote Learning Model “may not participate in extra-curricular or co-curricular that cannot be performed in a remote environment” that... READ MORE >
USD 250 to Start August 26, Return to School Plan Approved USD 250 Pittsburg Community Schools Board of Education voted 7-0 yesterday evening to delay the start of school to August 26, 2020 to allow an extra week of preparations and professional development for the staff. The Board of Education also reviewed the USD 250 Return to School Plan, which will offer... READ MORE >
Today at 3:00, Governor Laura Kelly, the Commissioner of Education and the Secretary of Health (KDHE) held a joint press conference announcing the delay of the start of the school year. The first date that school may begin will be after Labor Day. We understand this brings many questions and concerns from our community. District Leadership in partnership with... READ MORE >
Dragons! We cannot wait to meet you on July 15th! Please remember to wear your mask, follow social distancing guidelines while you wait, and bring your needed paperwork. Here is an easy checklist to remember: Mask for you and your childCompleted pack (If mailed to you)Birth certificate (we can make a copy of it)Immunization record/cardProof of residence (utility... READ MORE >
The state of Kansas has a list of required immunizations needed for students to attend school. USD 250 Pittsburg Community Schools will require that all students' vaccinations are up to date according to state requirements prior to beginning school. Incoming students that are new to our school district must also have up to date vaccine records prior to attending... READ MORE >
USD 250 Meal Delivery Service will end on Thursday, June 18. This delivery will contain meals for June 18th and 19th. Beginning Monday, June 22, meals can be picked up at an area Summer Feeding site. Please see the schedule to find the closest site. Parents and children can go to a site and get a breakfast in the morning and a lunch after 11am, or both meals for... READ MORE >
On Monday, June 8th, 2020, the USD 250 Board of Education approved an updated 2020-2021 Calendar, including a new date for the first day of school. These changes were made as a result of feedback from the USD 250 Return to School Committee and advice from KSDE. The new calendar provided more professional development days the week of August 10-15 to allow our... READ MORE >
A Letter from the Superintendent concerning the events of the past three weeks in our nation pertaining to racism. READ MORE >
On Monday, May 26, 2020, the USD 250 Board of Education recognized our 2020 Retirees. This recognition typically takes place in person, but following guidelines our retirees joined us via Zoom. "It is always bittersweet when we have such wonderful people leave our district." Says Mr. Richard Proffitt, Superintendent of Schools. "We are very honored that... READ MORE >
Tech Drop-off will be June 1-June 3rd. This date was selected to give our families the opportunity to complete the Online Enrollment process while they still have devices. All district issues Chromebook and Chargers must be returned during Tech Drop-off.1st - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM2nd - 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM3rd - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMTurn West on 13th Street from Joplin... READ MORE >
8th Grade PromotionWe are happy to announce that we will be hosting an 8th grade Promotion Parade on Tuesday, May 19th from 8:00 - Noon. It will be a drive through ceremony at PCMS. Feel free to decorate your car to help us celebrate our 8th grade class moving up to PHS! Your student will receive their promotion certificate and other end of the year items at... READ MORE >
In partnership with Greenbush and as a part of our LINK program we are excited to announce that any family with a child under the age of 5 living in USD 250 Pittsburg Community Schools District is now eligible to receive FREE once a month books mailed directly to their home. This is a great way to help families build a home library and increase opportunities for... READ MORE >
District Update: Item Pick-Up from Pittsburg Community Schools on Vimeo.DISTRICT UPDATE: PERSONAL ITEM PICK-UPUSD 250 understands that students and parents have a need to retrieve personal itemsfrom the school buildings. However, we have a responsibility to maintain the spirit of Governor Laura Kelly’s executive order, the Crawford County Board of Health mandate... READ MORE >
PCMS Students & Parents: USD 250 is aware of the threat that is circulating on social media. This threat has been investigated and has been deemed non-credible. PCMS Administration was made aware of a self-harm threat on Monday. Students informed administration and appropriate action was taken to ensure all of our students' safety. Over the last two days, the... READ MORE >
USD 250 will Participate in National Weather Service Tornado Drill PITTSBURG, KAN. - USD 250 will Participate in the National Weather Service Tornado Drill on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 10:00 AM. This drill will be district-wide for all USD 250 Students. The City of Pittsburg will join this drill by running an audio test on Tuesday at 10:00 AM. This test will... READ MORE >
PITTSBURG, KS - Pittsburg Community Schools will host the biggest Kansas Powerlifting Championships in the state by holding both the Boys and Girls 5A State this Saturday, February 29th, at 9:00am. The Championships will be in the newest facility at Pittsburg Community Middle School. This space was provided by the 2017 Bond and will see over 400 athletes on... READ MORE >
DRAGON NEWS: USD 250 Announces Partnership with Mammoth Turf 02/24/20 Pittsburg, KS - With a focus on the safety of our students and quality of investment, the partnership with Mammoth Turf and Pittsburg Community Schools was approved by the USD 250 Board of Education on Monday, January 27, 2020. Administration and Coaches joined together on Monday, February 10,... READ MORE >
Dragon Class of 2033! Save the date for your Kindergarten Roundup 2020! READ MORE >
Mrs. Bockover's, Mrs. Hartzfeld's, and Mrs. O'Bray's eighth grade Student Advocacy Groups (SAG) impacted the community of Pittsburg in a wonderfully positive way during their first-semester community service project. For the second year in a row, "blessing bags" -- as the teachers like to call them -- were donated to those in need this winter season. Each... READ MORE >
Dragons,I would like to take a moment to welcome you back to the second half of the 2019-2020 school year. As we finish our first week together in 2020, I find myself reflecting on our goals for this year and our district strategic plan. Our staff worked hard throughout last semester and will continue to work to implement new programs, processes, policies, and... READ MORE >
6th Grade students were welcomed back to Earth Science with two rock experiments, but only one of them was edible. Wrapping up their minerals and rocks unit students journey through the rock cycle in two different labs, "Science Rocks!" and "Sweet Science!", by being given minerals (crayons & starburst) and using hands-on to experience the paths and processes... READ MORE >
DRAGON NEWS: PCMS TO PERFORM DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND JR. Contact: Kimberly Arzoian, 620-235-3240 Pittsburg, KS December 12, 2019 – Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. is playing at Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center on December 12, 2019 at 7:00pm. The zany 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1951 Disney film... READ MORE >
"This season was one of my most memorable seasons in my coaching history." Says Head Coach Kelsey Boulware. The girls had the most winning season in many years. With Records of: 8A: 19-3, 8B: 10-5, 7A: 20-2, 7B: 11-4. One of the best games the girls played on every level was against Joplin. "The games were so incredibly close, and the girls continuously... READ MORE >
On Thursday, Westside Elementary had a very special assembly. During the month of October, Pittsburg Community Schools joined in a United Way Campaign. Each building organized different fundraisers, and employees were given the opportunity to contribute through a payroll deduction. Fundraisers varied from Penny Wars, Jeans days, Silent Auctions, and buying... READ MORE >
Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed Wednesday, October 23, 2019, as School Transportation Appreciation Day. USD 250 Pittsburg Community Schools would like to take a moment to thank our incredible transportation staff for all they do. "Our transportation department works hard to ensure that all students at USD 250 arrive and return from school safely. The... READ MORE >
Once a month KSN Local News Today recognizes a teacher for going above and beyond. Erin Sullivan and Chase Bullman surprised our very own Ms. Melissa Arbuckle with the October Apple of Today's Eye. Arbuckle was nominated by a community member and was surprised during her class on Wednesday morning. "I've been here for 35 years and I have loved every minute... READ MORE >
USD 250 is excited to offer a more effective way for our community to advertise their events to our students at www.dragoncommunity.org. Flyers can now be submitted by selecting the purple "Submit Post" button in the top right-hand corner of the page. Parents can also check this page if they are looking for exciting activities for their dragons to attend. Moving... READ MORE >
DRAGON NEWS: Bond Project Open House9/9/19 USD 250 Pittsburg Community Schools invites you to join us at the USD 250 Bond Project Open House on September 16th, 2019. Each of our buildings will open its doors to the community to see the completed 2017 Bond Project. "Our district is very grateful for the support that our community displayed in approving the... READ MORE >
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 $475,000 in grant dollars with $109,013.57 going to Pittsburg Community Schools."We greatly appreciate the Pritchett trust and the support... READ MORE >
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 >
PCMS SAG groups each have a compassion project, Erica Martin's group decided to raise money to help pay off lunch balances for their fellow students. The group raised $500.00 through various fundraisers and was excited to present their donation to our PCMS Kitchen staff on Friday, May 17th. Way to go, Dragons! READ MORE >
The PCMS boys pictures above competed in the Get Busy Living 5K at Hutch Field on Saturday, May 5th. The boys trained for the race in the after school weights program at PCMS. Three of our boys placed in the event. Eismael Hernandez won first place in the entire race with a time of 17:44. Jonathan Moncivias placed 2nd in his age division and 7th place overall... 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 >
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 >
PHS Robotics Team met with PCMS SAG students today to visit about First Robotics Competition (FRC). The PHS Robotics Team (Technomancers) competed in the regional competition in Kansas City in March, and are preparing for a trip to Maker Faire in June. The team encouraged PCMS students to ask questions about the robot and competition and invited interested eight... READ MORE >
PCMS Celebrated the 1st annual School Lunch Hero Day today, May 3rd, 2019. School Lunch Hero day came into being through the collaboration of the School Nutrition Association and Jarrett Krosoczka, children’s author and illustrator of the Lunch Lady book series. The celebration of the PCMS Cafeteria staff was headed by three of the school’s Student Advisory Groups... READ MORE >
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... 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 >
This past weekend, the PCMS Mathcounts team competed at the Chapter Competition at Pittsburg State University with impressive results! The team had its best showing ever by capturing first place as a team and five students placing in the top six overall.Team: Anjali Gupta Simon Goode Noah Niederklein Jason Tarbox Individuals: Cassia Allison R.J.... 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 >
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. 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. Angela Lewis, Pittsburg Community Middle School English Language Arts teacher, is in her 23rd year with Pittsburg Community Schools. She says one... 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 >
Bring a gently used (or new!) band or orchestra instrument to the October 19 Pittsburg High School football game in exchange for free admission to the game, and the great feeling that you’re helping a young musician in need. Volunteers will be on hand to collect the instruments. These instruments will be used for the new Pittsburg Schools Instrument Library —... 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 >
Earlier this school year, Joey Cronister, a PCMS 6th grader, received a $500 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas. Cronister came up with the idea to create "Blessing Bags" to help the less fortunate. Mr. Hull's Student Advisory Group (SAG) brainstormed items they wanted to put in the Blessing Bags. Hull and Joey had the opportunity to go... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
On Saturday, February 3rd, the PCMS Mathcounts team participated in the District Mathcounts competition held at Pittsburg State University. Team members Jacob Mathew, Cale Farrington, Faith McGown, and Noah Niederklein placed first in the team's group competition. In individuals competition, Noah Niederlein placed first. In addition, Cale Farrington placed... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >