Dear Prairie View families,
We are excited to share with you KEEP – the Kansas Education Enrichment Program which provides students from income-qualifying households a $1,000 to spend on eligible goods and services that promote learning and facilitate academic enrichment opportunities.
Families are invited to apply for these funds at www.keep.ks.gov. There is no cost to apply or participate in the program, and parents and guardians can enroll multiple students in the household. Current income guidelines can be found on the KEEP website.
Families can spend the funds with Qualified Education Service Providers in the online KEEP Marketplace. Approved goods and services include:
Camps with academic subjects
Language classes
Instrument and Vocal lessons, including instrument purchase or rental
Tutoring Services
Curriculum materials, school supplies, and technology
Families that receive awards can manage their funds through the KEEP app, available in apps stores for both Android and IOS.
The program is provided by the State of Kansas and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Funds are limited and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. We encourage you to visit www.keep.ks.gov to learn more about the program and apply today.
Sincerely,
Prairie View USD 362 Schools
Dear Parker Parents, if your child is participating in our talent show, there is practice after school today May 15 until 4:30pm. If they are staying, they will need to be picked up promptly at 4:30pm and you will need to call the office to let Miss Carrie know they are staying. If they do not have permission to stay, they will be sent home using their regular mode of transport. This is only for students that have already signed up for the talent show previously and attended auditions or spoke with Mrs Wilcox. The talent show is on Friday, May 19th at 9am
Thank you!
PVMS Families, 6th and 7th grade students are starting to look at scheduling for next year. Mrs. Prothe met with students yesterday and today to go over scheduling and they should be coming home with a sheet for parents/guardians to look at and sign. These sheets should be returned to their advisory teachers. Please ask your student about this sheet and if you have questions, please reach out to the PVMS office. Thank you!
Remember the Parker Elementary Mother Son Glow Dance is this Wednesday, April 19 from 6:30-7:30pm in our gymnasium. We hope to see you there!
The Board of Education approved a change to the end of the school year. The last day of school for students will be May 19th, 2023.
Just a quick reminder that there is no school tomorrow Friday, April 7, 2023.
Preschool screening at Parker Elementary is Thursday, March 30. If you have a 3 or 4 year old, please call the Parker office to schedule an appointment at 913-898-3160.
Dear Parker Parents, remember tomorrow March 23 is picture day at Parker Elementary!
Board Vacancy
There is now a board member vacancy for Prairie View USD 362, in District #3. If you are a qualified elector of Prairie View USD 362 (at least 18 years of age, registered to vote, and reside in USD 362 boundary) you may seek to fulfill the vacant position. Please submit a letter of interest to Kylee Capp, board clerk, at 13799 KS Hwy 152, LaCygne KS 66040. Interested parties will be interviewed in open session during a board meeting. Board meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7:00p.m. If you have any questions please call Kylee Capp at 913.757.2677, option 1 for the district office. Thank you!
Early Childhood Screenings are coming up!
Multiple law enforcement agencies across Kansas, including the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, have received reports of a male with a gun in the restroom at their local high schools. Our SRO has been in contact with the Linn County Sheriff’s office And these threats have been determined to be a hoax. Out of an abundance of caution, searched Prairie View High School we are being diligent in our safety measures and determined our high school to be safe and secure. Our local law enforcement will continue to monitor the situation and our SRO will maintain a presence at the school today.
The USD 362 Board of Education is pleased to announce their choice for our next superintendent, Dr. Chris Johnson from Crane, Mo.
Please read her introduction and join us in welcoming her to the district:
I am so excited to have been selected to be the next superintendent of Prairie View USD 362. I have been in education for 29 years with 11 years of experience as a superintendent. My last 8 years have been at Crane R-III in Crane, MO, which is South of Springfield, MO about 30 minutes.
My bachelor’s degree is in Elementary Education from NWMSU and my master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from CMU. I have a specialist and PhD from University of Missouri in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis.
My husband and I have been married for almost 37 years. We have 2 sons that are grown and 1 grandson. We are rural farm people and love the country life! I can’t wait to meet the staff and community and get to know you. Go Buffalos!
All district buildings will be closed tomorrow morning so all of our staff can enjoy our guest speaker. If you need to reach someone please wait until after noon to call the office. We will see kids back on Tuesday.
Remember this coming Wednesday February 22 is our Father Daughter dance from 6:30 to 7:30pm in the Parker gym. Please call the school with any questions. We hope to see you there!
There will be no school today, Thursday February 16th for Prairie View. We will see all students back on Tuesday. Stay safe. Again no school today for Prairie View.
Because we anticipate low attendance in our schools and to give parents time to plan, there will be no school in Prairie View USD 362 on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.
School will be back in session Thursday, Feb. 16th. We encourage our students, families and staff to be safe.
Remember to sign up for parent teacher conferences via Skyward Family Access before February 8th. You may also call the Parker Elementary office at 913 898 3160.
Parker parents, tomorrow 9/27, is picture re take day. If your child needs a retake, please just send the original packet with her or him. Thanks!
A reminder that tomorrow, September 21st, is a no school day for PVHS. We will be hosting the FFA Greenhand Conference for the area schools. Classes will resume on Thursday, September 22nd.
Senior Shout Out page size and payment are due on September 22, please remember you must turn in the signed sheet if you are getting a page or not.
Senior baby pictures are due on September 27, bring a photo to Mrs. Peters and she will scan it and return it to you. You can also send her a photo via email to ppeters@pv362.org.