2021 Graduates and Families, With the increased likelihood of inclement weather on Saturday and with consideration of student input, we have made the difficult decision to move Graduation to Friday evening, May 14th, at 7:00 PM, at Hutchinson Field. This decision will allow for NO limitation of guests and provide the safest environment for our graduates and... READ MORE >
Pittsburg Community Schools in partnership with CHC-SEK is providing sports physicals to all students starting May 1. Any sports physical done after May 1 is valid for the entire upcoming school year. There will be no out-of-pocket cost for the sports physical. CHC-SEK will bill your child’s insurance if applicable, but will not bill individual families for... READ MORE >
Courtesy of Friends of Pittsburg High School Performing ArtsAfter losing last spring’s concert to the pandemic and moving all festivals to a virtual format, Pittsburg High School Vocal Music Director Susan Laushman and her students are excited once again.On Wednesday, April 28, they’ll hold the 2021 Spring Concert at 7 p.m. in the high school’s main gym.It’s a... READ MORE >
2021 Seniors & Senior Parents/Guardians, 2021 Commencement Ceremony will take place at Hutchinson Field on Saturday, May 15th at 9:00 AM. Stadium gates will open at 7:30 AM. Should there be inclement weather, delay times will be communicated to families. The Commencement Ceremony will not be ticketed, but we are encouraging guests to wear masks and practice... READ MORE >
Dragon Families,Today, Monday, April 19, begins our Online Enrollment process for Returning Students! Families will receive an email from noreplyregistration@powerschool.com; it will be sent to the first two contacts we have on file. This process will happen in batches and will be completed by the end of the day today. Please note the following: 1) This is a... READ MORE >
In a combined effort between Pittsburg Community Schools and the Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, we are excited to announce the partnership with Mindy Cloninger to serve as the new Director of Community Partnerships for the LAUNCH pathways. LAUNCH pathways are the specific career pathways students have to choose from at Pittsburg High School and Pittsburg... READ MORE >
In February of this year, seven Pittsburg High School students scored a 30 or higher on the ACT carrying on a tradition of success. The ACT is a standardized test used for college admissions covering four academic skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. It also offers an optional direct writing test. A Composite score and each test... READ MORE >
Pittsburg, Kan. - At 11:22 am, Friday, April 9, the fire alarm was initiated at Pittsburg High School. Students and staff safely evacuated the building and following procedure the Pittsburg Fire Department arrived on the scene. A small amount of smoke related to a classroom activity was detected by the fire alarm and it was quickly mitigated by turning on an... READ MORE >
Through the Looking GlassPHS PROM 2021Tickets are on sale during lunch for $10 each through Wednesday, March 31. There will be no meal at prom. Promenade begins at 7 pm outside the Mirza Temple and will also be live-streamed. PHS PROMENADE 2021 LIVE STREAMDance will begin immediately following in the Mirza Temple Ballroom and will conclude at 11 pm. Due to... READ MORE >
Dragon Class of 2034, We can't wait to meet you! Call your building and make your appointment. NEW THIS YEAR - All kindergarteners will enroll online. Online Enrollment for incoming kindergartners will go live on April 5th. READ MORE >
The Distinguished Sites program was developed in an effort to outline standards of excellence in online scholastic and collegiate journalism and is composed of six badges, each addressing aspects of outstanding journalism. The 2020-21 school year marks the eighth year since the launch of School Newspapers Online's Distinguished Sites program. Pittsburg High... 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 2, 2021, 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 >
COVID-19 Vaccination Process Begins for USD 250 StaffPittsburg, KS - USD 250 began administering COVID-19 Vaccine to staff this morning. The first clinic for staff began at Pittsburg High School. The Crawford County Health Department will visit each building over a two day period for the first round of the vaccine and will return to repeat the process for the... READ MORE >
City of Pittsburg and Pittsburg Community Schools Collaborate to Bridge Digital Divide with Innovative Private Broadband Solution Motorola Solutions Nitro network extends secure, reliable and fast LTE into community to seamlessly connect students to at-home lessons and programming Pittsburg, KS - Feb. 11, 2021 - The city of Pittsburg and Pittsburg Community... READ MORE >
Pittsburg Community Schools announces the 2021 Commencement Ceremony will be on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held at Hutchinson Field.Additional details will be released closer to the event. "Graduation is a big moment for our seniors and we are excited to celebrate the Class of 2021. We look forward to celebrating with our 2021... READ MORE >
Mrs. Susan Laushman, PHS Choir Director, has been selected as the 2020-21 Outstanding Music Educator Award by the National Federation of State High School Associations. The National Federation of State High School Association’s (NFHS) Outstanding Music Educator Award recognizes high school or college band, choral or orchestral directors, supervisors, and... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, December 7th, The State Board of Education approved allowing districts to seek a limited waiver on the amount of instruction time they must provide this school year. School districts are required to provide 1,116 hours of instruction during the school year. With the pandemic continuing to disrupt school operations, the board voted to allow districts,... READ MORE >
Pittsburg Community Schools, joined by our community and thespians worldwide, mourn the loss of Mr. Greg Shaw, a teacher, director, and friend to many. Mr. Shaw passed away surrounded by his family on Dec. 12, 2020, after a year-long fight against Glioblastoma. In his 13 years as a director and theatre teacher at Pittsburg High School, Shaw produced 65 shows.... READ MORE >
12/7/20 Dragons, In hopes of providing some clarity, USD 250 would like to highlight the following details from the December 4, 2020 policy change released from the Crawford County Health Department. Contacts seeking a change in Quarantine release date must have a PCR Negative test. Antigen and antibody tests are NOT allowed for this purpose. Individuals... READ MORE >
As intended, the Board of Education and USD 250 administration have been working with local health officials and reviewing data to inform changes for the Spring Semester. This evening at a Special Meeting the USD 250 Board of Education approved 7/0 the Revised Return to School Plan to be implemented Spring of 2021. As COVID-19 continues to change the collective... READ MORE >
The USD 250 Board of Education voted last night to make Monday, January 4th, a workday for teachers. This change will help our staff prepare for the return of students for the second semester on January 5th. The updated 20-21 school calendars are linked below. If you have any questions, please contact your school building.La Junta de Educación del Distrito 250 votó... READ MORE >
Pittsburg, KS - USD 250 in partnership with the City of Pittsburg is excited to announce DragonNet. This is a private, 4G LTE network within the city limits. This network will enable the school district to provide quality, unlimited, high-speed internet service to approximately 500 students for educational purposes at NO cost to our families. DragonNet is... READ MORE >
Today, at 12:39 pm, Pittsburg High School students and staff safely evacuated the building in response to the building fire alarm. An individual attempted to set paper products on fire in a restroom, a staff member pulled the fire alarm, and all students and staff safely evacuated from the building. All emergency protocols were successfully implemented. USD 250... READ MORE >
Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 and the Community Health Clinic of Southeast Kansas have partnered to provide every student the opportunity to receive an influenza vaccination. Vaccinations are available for all students during the week of October 12 – October 16. The CHC Mobile Health Van will be at each elementary building and Pittsburg Community Middle... READ MORE >
On August 31, The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended several flexibilities through as late as December 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals into the fall months. This unprecedented move will help ensure – no matter what the situation is on-the-ground – children have access to nutritious food as... READ MORE >
All information regarding first day procedures was sent directly to parents from their building. If you did not receive this communication, please contact your building directly to be sure your contact information is correct. 6th Grade & Freshman PCMS 6th Grade First Day The front doors will open at 7:10 am. Classes begin at 7:50 am. For the 25th only, 6th... READ MORE >
Dragons, We hope that this information will help clarify the Chromebook Pick-Up event and the distribution of devices district-wide. ELEMENTARY REMOTE LEARNING STUDENTS Elementary Remote Learners will pick-up their device during their assessment appointment with their building. Buildings will contact parents/guardians directly to set up this appointment... READ MORE >
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 >
2020 Seniors & Senior Parents/Guardians, 2020 Commencement Ceremony will take place at Hutchinson Field on Saturday, July 25th at 9:00 AM. Should there be inclement weather, delay times will be communicated to families. For the safety of our Dragons and in order to abide by social distancing guidelines, graduates will be allowed 6 tickets for guests. Seating... 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 >
Seniors, On Saturday, July 25, the Pittsburg High School Class of 2020 will graduate in a traditional ceremony held at Hutchinson Field (PCMS football field), at 9:00 A.M. This time was selected to allow for adjustments in case of inclement weather. It is important to honor our graduates with a ceremony that celebrates all of their hard work and accomplishments... READ MORE >
A Letter from the Superintendent concerning the events of the past three weeks in our nation pertaining to racism. READ MORE >
Kansas HOSA is a state affiliate of HOSA-Future Health Professionals. Kansas HOSA is made up of nearly 900 members across 29 chapters. HOSA has near 250,000 members in the US and other countries. The Core Values of HOSA are: Learning, Leadership, Service, and Innovation. Joseph Lee and Joy Lee are both very active members of the PHS HOSA chapter. Through their... 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 >
PHS students were surprised by their teacher and coach Mrs. Laflen earlier this month. The last 2 national qualifying tournaments were canceled due to the circumstances. The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) decided to hold a virtual national tournament this year in June rather than in Albuquerque as planned. The South Kansas district voted to do an... READ MORE >
Dragons,If your student has any items to return to PHS, such as books and/or any learning materials that have been checked out this year, those items can be returned to the PHS office from Monday, May 18 through Thursday, May 21 from 8-Noon at the PHS office. If students still need to retrieve any personal items left at PHS, those can be retrieved from Monday,... READ MORE >
Saturday, July 25, the Pittsburg High School Class of 2020 will graduate in a traditional ceremony held at Hutchison Field (PCMS football field), time to be announced. More detailed information and instructions about the day will be sent at a later date. Saturday, June 6, with administrative approval, any Senior who is unable to attend the July 25th ceremony... 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 issued 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 PM Turn West on 13th Street from Joplin... READ MORE >
UPDATE: Deadline extended to Monday, May 11. Seniors: Anyone interested in giving a senior speech at graduation should submit a video of your speech to Mr. Matlock via email by Wednesday, May 6th. The guidelines for the speech are as follows: The speech should be between 4-5 minutes long and will be evaluated on content, delivery, theme, and delivery. Remember... READ MORE >
Seniors and Parents/Guardians of Seniors: Our Jostens representative will be at Pittsburg High School on Tuesday, May 5th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to distribute Senior Caps and Gowns. He will have a Drive Thru Delivery station set up on the sidewalk at the front entrance of PHS. Seniors are to line up in their cars and he will ask each senior his/her name and... 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 >
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 >
Established in 2019, the Bill Hanson Memorial Tournament honors the legacy of Coach Bill Hanson and his impact on the community, players, and the sport. The tournament begins Thursday, January 23 through the 25th. Pittsburg High School will host 8 teams on both the boys and girls bracket all hoping to reach the championship game on Saturday afternoon. Gate is $5... 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 >
On Friday, Nov 15th, PHS Culinary Class had a guest speaker and demo from Chef Kealan O’Boyle from US Foods. Chef Kealan went to culinary school at New England Culinary Institute in Vermont. Born and raised in Kansas City, but gained experience working in most aspects of the culinary world, in various types of restaurants in Texas, Missouri, Illinois, Vermont,... READ MORE >
FutureNow: Finance is a hands-on financial literacy program offered by Communities In Schools of Mid-America and is an exercise that helps students understand some of the “realities” involved in preparing for an employable future and adulthood. Students receive a profile describing their lives as 26-year-olds. The scenario includes: marital status, number of... 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 >
On Monday, October 28th, Pittsburg High School hosted a KACROAO sponsored College Fair. All area Juniors and Seniors invited to attend, including Girard, Arma, Frontenac, St. Mary's, and Southeast High School. 38 post secondary schools were in attendance: Allen Community CollegeBaker UniversityBenedictine CollegeBethany CollegeButler Community CollegeCoffeyville... READ MORE >
On Thursday, October 3rd, K-Kids from Westside, Lakeside, and George Nettels, and Pittsburg High School Key Club students join the Pittsburg Kiwanis club for their 19-20 Officer Induction. Students enjoyed lunch and dessert with the club members before the induction began. Each club shared their goals and activities for the year. Westside Elementary K-Kid... READ MORE >
DRAGON NEWS: PHS Veterans Day CelebrationContact: Gary Wolgamott, 620-235-3200, gwolgamott@usd250.org On November 8, the student body of Pittsburg High School will be observing Veterans Day in a special presentation. The PHS National Honor Society would like to extend a personal welcome to you and your fellow veterans to attend. Our goal is to recognize all of... 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 >
Pittsburg High School is honored to host the 2019 KSHSAA 5A State tournament, October 18-19, 2019. Jeff Staley, PHS Activities Director will act as the 5a Tournament Manager. Students athletes and fans from Arkansas City, Desoto, Emporia, and Salina will join us here in Pittsburg for two days of competition. Tournament Details: Friday, October 18th and Saturday,... READ MORE >
The National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) is the honor society for Debate and Forensics students across the nation. Every year the NSDA compiles their rankings of all schools to see who made the top 100. On Monday, October 7th the NSDA announced that Pittsburg High School is ranked number 66 out of over 3,000 programs! The school rankings are based on... READ MORE >
DRAGON NEWS: USD 250 Announces 2020 Graduation Date10/11/19Pittsburg Community Schools announces the 2020 Commencement Ceremony will be on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at 2:00 pm. The ceremony will be held at Pittsburg State University, Garfield W. Weede Physical Education Building. "Traditionally Graduation is held on a Saturday, but it is important to us that... READ MORE >
Attention Parents/Guardians and Students: Pittsburg High School is currently sealing the parking lot area and painting curbing. On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, the Northeast section of the East parking lot and the bus loop (located on the west side of the building) will not be available. Students and staff are encouraged to park in the Southeast section of the East... READ MORE >
Media Release: 9/18/19 PHS Students & Parents: We want to inform you that a verbal threat of violence was overheard today at Pittsburg High School. PHS Administration was made aware of the situation and Crawford County Sheriff's Department was notified following procedure. After further investigation, the threat has been deemed non-credible and appropriate... 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 >
The National Scholastic Press Association named the Pittsburg High School Booster Redux as a 2019 Pacemaker Finalist. This is the highest honor a high school paper can achieve. Over 220 publications from 33 states entered and The Booster is one of 47 High School finalists named. Students on the Newspaper staffed gathered together yesterday to watch the... 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 >
In one of the most tightly-contested seasons in the history of the award, Pittsburg is the winner of the 2018-19 Martin Rhode Southeast Kansas League All-Sports Award. The award is named after the long-time Pittsburg educator and coach. Chanute was the leader by two points over Independence after the winter sports season with Pittsburg in third. At the time, four... READ MORE >
Members of the PHS Archery team Jr Nic Bastion, Sr Ben Blessent, Fr Beth Blessent and Fr Emily Schneider traveled to Louisville, KY on May 10-11 to compete in the National Archery Tournament. These Dragon Archers all finished in the top 10 of high schoolers in Kansas to qualify for Nationals! National Score:Ben 277/300Emily 272/300Beth 270/300 Nic 242/300.Way to... READ MORE >
On May 8th, Six Pittsburg High School Band students signed their scholarships to Pittsburg State University. They were joined by family, friends, PHS Director Cooper Niel, and PSU Director Andrew Chybowski, along with many other PHS staff in support. "The scholarship signing today was an immensely joyful moment for me. The six students who signed scholarships... READ MORE >
This Thursday, May 16th, join us from 6-8:00 pm at the PHS auditorium for the first annual Great Ideas Event. This free event will showcase ideas to spark positive change in our community presented by five AP Language and Composition students, performances by featured musicians and spoken word artists, and an interactive intermission complete with refreshments.... READ MORE >
Madison Nagel and Nicole Konopelko were recognized as 2019 Kansas Governor's Scholars at Washburn University on Sunday, May 5th. The program honors the top 1% of graduating seniors in all of Kansas. Students were joined by their mothers and each invited a teacher who has been a significant part of our their lives to attend. Nicole invited Emily Smith, and Madison... 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 >
PHS Track teams won the SEK League Championship on both the boys and girls side last night in Parsons. This is the 10th championship in a row and 11 out of the last 13 years for the girls team 6th consecutive and 11th out of the last 14 years for the boys. Way to go, Dragons! See the full results here. READ MORE >
Sophomore McKenna Hodges was one of 25 students selected for the California Scholastic Press Association workshop, a two-week workshop in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Hodges is a sophomore at PHS and a second-year member of the yearbook and newspaper staff and also works 20 hours a week at a local restaurant. During her interview today with KODE, McKenna said she... READ MORE >
PHS had an incredible showing at 5A State Forensics this past weekend. Scout Peery is a State Champion in Foreign Extemp Speaking! Mikayla Kitchen is a State Runner-Up in Humorous Interp. Austin Edwards places 3rd in Impromptu Speaking. Hannah Casper/Mikayla Kitchen place 3rd in Duo Acting. Heaven Hardesty places 5th in Informative Speaking. US Extemp... 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 >
Breakfast is widely considered the most important meal of the day. Summer Warren, USD 250 Director of Nutrition, also knows that this is the meal most often missed by students. "This can be for a variety of reasons, from a simple lack of time to a serious lack of resources. When students eat breakfast, they are more focused, have better behavior, and often show... READ MORE >
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!10th Grade EventsAlgebraic Simplifications (large school)1st – Guo, Olathe NW2nd – Machudo, Park Hill3rd (tie) – Syed, BVSW3rd (tie) – Subramanian, Olathe S4th (tie) – Blocker, Topeka4th (tie) – Shute,... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 at 3:30pm in the Pittsburg High School Main Gym, six student-athletes will be signing letters of intent to college & university athletic programs for National Signing Day. Those six students who will participate in National Signing Day are: Dylan Jordan – Texas Christian University – Football Jerek Butcher – University of... READ MORE >
This past weekend, PHS Forensics showed great success as it opened the season at Chanute!On Friday Night... Varsity Congress:2nd- Austin Edwards3rd- Collin Duncan 4th- Jordan Akins5th & Presiding Officer- Brooklyn Hellwig6th- Leyton Marler JV Congress:1st- Audrey Goode2nd- Jared Spiers4th- Katie Rodriguez5th & Presiding Officer- Emma Noonoo6th- Declan... 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 >
Thursday, the USD 250 Education Foundation awarded mini-grants to teachers from across the district. These grants help staff to pay for things not available to them in their department or school budgets. PHS teachers were awarded six grants.Trevor Elliott, lead teacher at PASS Academy wrote a grants to provide his students the opportunity to visit the World War I... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, four Pittsburg High School students were in our Capital City to take part in Career & Technical Service Organization (CTSO) Citizenship Day at the Kansas State Board of Education. At the outset of the Board Meeting, Madison Nagel (Sr), who serves as the State President of Kansas Technology Student Association (TSA), addressed the Board, providing her... READ MORE >
On Saturday, January 5th, PHS Debate traveled to Wichita to compete in the Kansas Debate Classic.Students competing in the Classic qualified with a winning percentage of at least 66%. Austin Edwards (Sr) and Heaven Hardesty (Jr) took top honors of Dragon competitors, earning a spot in the quarterfinals, while Juniors Jordan Akins and Scout Peery had a good weekend... READ MORE >
Twelve Pittsburg High School Theatre students have qualified to perform at the national level after winning accolades at the state level in Wichita. For the first time, PHS competed in the One-Act Play category at the Kansas Thespian Festival, a state-wide event held in Wichita Jan. 3-5. The show, “Dog Sees God,” was directed by junior McKenna Shaw and... 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 >
On Thursday, November 15, at 6pm in the Pittsburg High School auditorium, Activities Director Jeff Staley, will meet with parents of athletes in boys basketball, girls basketball and wrestling to discuss the winter sports season. Immediately following his presentation, the head coaches will meet with the parents in the following locations:Room 214 - Kris Crotts,... 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 >
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... 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 >
For Andrew Riachi, PHS senior, the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, PSAT/NMSQT, was just another test to prepare for college admissions. With more than 1.6 million students in about 22,000 high schools across the United States taking the test last school year, Riachi was in for a surprise.As his family watched, it was time for the... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
Last week, Pittsburg High School started piloting a new school schedule, which incorporates what it is calling Purple Power Hour. Purple Power Hour combines study hall with lunch into a single fifty-minute period, which gives students the opportunity to choose how to spend their time, whether it's getting help from teachers, being with friends, or working on... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
The PHS Debate Forensics team spent Friday and Saturday at National Qualifiers in Ft. Scott. Beyond the great placements in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Public Forum Debate, and Duo Debates, the team comes home with a 1st place win for District Debate Sweepstakes! Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Collin Duncan - 1st, National Qualifier! Nathan Newby - 2nd, National... READ MORE >
On Saturday, April 7th, PHS Archery traveled to Pratt, KS for the NASP State Tournament. At this tournament, the team achieved its highest team score of the season, which helped put them at 3rd place.The following members of our team qualified for Nationals by placing in the Top Ten:High School Girls Division:2nd place. 279/300. Tatum vonWinklepleck 9th place. ... READ MORE >
Prom March 31st • 5:30pm (Promenade start)Mirza Temple • 110 W 5th Street Senior's Last Day May 15th • Following finalsSee finals schedule here Graduation Practice May 18th • 9:30amPHS Gymnasium Graduation May 19th • 2pmPHS Gymnasium READ MORE >
Hot on the heels of their Statewide recognition and selection to perform at the International Thespian Festival in June, PHS Theatre is back on stage rehearsing for, designing, and building an iconic tale that dates back 181 years.The department will produce “The Little Mermaid,” the musical, at Memorial Auditorium, 503 N. Pine, Feb. 14-17.Long before it was a... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
The Pittsburg High School Site Council is a group of interested stakeholders comprising students, staff, parents/guardians, and community/business leaders. The foci of the site council is to: provide advice and counsel to the school in developing, implementing, and evaluating school improvement effortsprovide ongoing support for the students and staff of the... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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 designation... READ MORE >
Prior to an incident at the end of September involving a PHS student being hit on 4th Street, the City of Pittsburg had a crosswalk light on order. This week, the light has been installed and is working to help students cross the state highway. "Our school district has a great working relationship with the City of Pittsburg," Superintendent Destry Brown said. "I... READ MORE >
For PHS senior Coltin Oehme, being a brickmason is in his blood. He comes from a large family of brickmasons which have laid brick throughout much of Southeast Kansas. He is completing the masonry program at the Southeast Kansas Career and Technical Education Center of Crawford County this year. “I just want to continue the family tradition of masons,”... READ MORE >