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March 20, 2026
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Real World Practice. Real Community Support. Last week, PCHS sophomores sat down with volunteers for Mock Interviews, putting their resumes and interview skills into action. From discussing leadership and strengths to sharing how they’ve overcome challenges, students gained valuable experience preparing for future careers. A huge thank you to our parents and community professionals who volunteered their time to make this meaningful learning experience possible. See additional photos. |
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Construction at NWDC "Tops Out"
Last Friday, the Northland Workforce Development Center marked a major milestone as the final steel beam was raised during a beautiful "topping out" ceremony, drawing nearly 100 attendees. Guests had the opportunity to sign the ceremonial beam before JE Dunn contractors placed it atop the structure. NWDC is also grateful to the Heavy Constructors Association of Greater Kansas City for their generous $150,000 investment in this important work. Visit nwdckc.org to learn more about the project and its supporters. See additional photos from the event.
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Appreciating our Retirees
On March 10, the District hosted our inaugural Retiree Appreciation Breakfast at Platte Purchase Middle School, a special morning to reconnect, celebrate the present, and share updates about the future of our District. Thank you to PPMS staff for hosting, NJHS students for greeting our guests, the Honor Choir for a beautiful performance, and LEAP students for creating a thoughtful gift for our retirees. We hope to see many more as we continue this event next year! PCR-3 retirees are encouraged to call 816-858-5420 to verify your current address.
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New Students/Kindergartners - Enroll Now! Kindergarten Kickoff April 22
Children who have turned five years of age before August 1, 2026, are eligible for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year and are invited to our Kindergarten Kickoff in our elementaries on April 22:
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Pathfinder Elementary, April 22, 5:30-6:30pm (1951 NW 87th Terrace, Kansas City)
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Barry Elementary, April 22, 5-6pm (2001 NW 87th Terrace, Kansas City)
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Siegrist Elementary, April 22, Two sessions, 5-5:45pm and 6-6:45pm, (1701 Branch Street, Platte City)
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Compass Elementary, April 22, Two sessions, 5:15-6:15pm (last names A-L); 6:30-7:30pm (M-Z), (401 Kentucky Avenue, Platte City)
Families are encouraged to use our school locator tool or boundary map on the District website, or call the District office at 816-858-5420 for confirmation of attendance area, then complete the New Student Enrollment forms for the 2026-27 school year. Families with current Great Beginnings students entering kindergarten will complete returning student enrollment forms at a later date. If you know of a family with a child entering kindergarten, please pass this information along.
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Summer School 2026: June 1-29 K-8 Enrollment Now Open
K-12 Summer School will be scheduled for June 1-29 at the following locations:
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Pathfinder Elementary: For all K-5th grade southern attendance area students (Pathfinder and Barry Elementaries)
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Siegrist Elementary: For all K-5th grade northern attendance area students (Compass and Siegrist Elementaries)
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PCMS: For all 6th-8th grade students, and 9th-12th grade students
Parents of existing students currently in grades PreK-7 interested in K-8 Summer School: You can now enroll for 2026 Summer School via the Forms on PowerSchool Parent Portal (via a browser or the app). Please complete by May 15, 2026.
*Incoming Kindergarten students can complete summer school enrollment after their regular school year enrollment is processed
**High School Summer School Forms will be available on PowerSchool Parent Portal in April.
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PCMS Announces New Assistant Principal
Dr. Emily Miller will transition into the role of Assistant Principal at Platte City Middle School beginning with the 2026-27 school year. This transition comes as Robert Mueller moves into a new role as the District’s Director of Secondary Education. Dr. Miller currently serves as Assistant Principal at Pathfinder Elementary, a role she has held since 2022. Prior to that, she taught fourth grade after joining the Platte County School District in 2019.
Click here to read about our new administrators starting in 2026-27.
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Pirate Pride: Board Appreciation
For the Pirate Pride portion of the March meeting, we recognized members of the Board of Education for their service to the District. March is Board Recognition Month and our board members were treated with visits in each of our schools.Click here for photos from these visits.
We also gave a special recognition to Amy MacCuish and Sharon Sherwood marking their last meeting serving on the Board. Mrs. MacCuish has served the District for 6 years, and Mrs. Sherwood, 18 years.
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Extraordinary Educators: Staff Recognition
Each month, PCR-3 will recognize staff members who are bringing our Strategic Plan to life by exemplifying one or more of the following strategies: providing meaningful experiences; creating safe, respectful environments; fostering a culture of innovation and excellence; and building collaborative community partnerships.
At the March meeting we recognized the Northland Career Center student services team (Vanessa Broermann, Erica Hopper, Candi Rawlings, and Ron Webster), for their exceptional dedication to supporting students from across the Northland. Their impact includes organizing events like Women in Trades Day, enhancing the Ambassador program and open house experience, and providing daily counseling and support to help students navigate academic and personal challenges. They also strengthen community partnerships and expand opportunities for students through outreach efforts and connections with business and industry partners.
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2025 Bond Issue Project Update
Newkirk Novak project managers reviewed construction progress of our 2025 Bond Issue projects.
PCHS Phase 2: The project continues to make progress as construction advances on schedule. Crews are actively installing exterior masonry, while roofing work is underway to help dry in the structure by the end of the month. Inside, sheetrock installation has begun and mechanical systems are being roughed in, both key milestones in the interior buildout. In the coming weeks, teams will shift focus to setting exterior windows and installing rooftop units (RTUs).
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NWDC Project Update
JE Dunn project managers reviewed construction progress of the Northland Workforce Development Center.
The project's structural steel is nearly complete as teams prepare to begin slab-on-deck concrete pours. The steel structure for the expo center will also soon be erected. As the building structure nears completion, focus will soon shift to the exterior skin of the building. Exterior metal studs and sheathing will begin in the coming weeks. At the project site, we continue to cut and prep subgrade for drive path areas and will soon begin concrete curb layout.
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Board Approves 2026-27 Salary Recommendation
At the March Board of Education meeting, the Board approved 2026-27 salary and benefit enhancements for District employees, as part of the District's commitment to retaining and attracting "Extraordinary Educators." The Board of Education recently approved a Total Compensation Goal that includes a commitment to position all classifications at or above the market median, ensuring competitiveness in the education labor market and placing them in the top third of key benchmarks.
The recommendation, which includes incremental step movement and additional dollars added to the salary schedule, results in an overall cost increase of 3.1% and an average salary increase of 2.5%. Salary schedules can be found on the Careers channel of our website.
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Technology Program Update
At the March meeting, Technology Director David Dixon presented a program update on the District's Technology services. The update highlighted continued progress in improving staff and student devices, device management, strengthening cybersecurity, assisting with technology infrastructure during construction, and expanding staff training, along with efforts to streamline technology support. These improvements are designed to ensure reliable, secure, and accessible technology that supports meaningful learning experiences across the District.
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Middle School Musical - March 20 & 21
Oh, the places you'll go… right to the middle school musical! Don’t miss our talented students from Platte Purchase Middle School and Platte City Middle School as they bring the colorful world of Seuss to life in Seussical Jr.! March 20 at 7pm; March 21 at 2pm at PCHS's Wilson Auditorium. Tickets available at plattechs.seatyourself.biz.
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World Down Syndrome Day Walk - Mar. 21
On March 21, all are invited to join as a community to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with a 3.21-mile walk around the indoor track at PCHS Pirate Fieldhouse! Register for the walk and order your t-shirt here. See flier for details.
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PCHS DRUM! Show - April 10
Platte County Band's DRUM! is an annual percussion featuring 100% of the program's percussionists from sixth grade all the way through high school. Tickets ($7) available at plattechs.seatyourself.biz. Join us for a show jam-packed with amazing and exciting solos, ensembles, and FUN.
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Northland Ethnic Festival - April 11
We're hosting the annual Northland Ethnic Festival April 11 at Platte Purchase Middle School! Save the date for an afternoon full of performances, snacks, learning and fun! Admission and parking are free. See flier for details.
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Safe and Sober Event - April 14
PCHS PTSA, in partnership with Beacon Mental Health is hosting a Safe & Sober Community Engagement Event on April 14, designed for middle school and high school students and guardians, to focus on important topics including prom and graduation safety, underage drinking prevention, and vaping awareness. RSVP via the event page.
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First Impact Safe Driving Event- April 23
Teens ages 15-19 have the highest crash risk and are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash, especially in the first 30-90 days of driving. PCHS is hosting
First Impact, a FREE program that helps parents and teens understand these risks and provides tools to coach and support safer driving, reducing crashes by 20-40%. Parents and teens are invited to join us on April 23, 6pm at Wilson Auditorium. The program is free, but registration is required.
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Real World Learning Showcase - April 28
Come see the amazing Real World Learning experiences happening across our District at our Showcase on April 28, 6-8pm at PCHS. Hear from every school and celebrate how our learners are applying knowledge in creative, authentic, and impactful ways. Don’t miss this chance to experience student learning in action! Light appetizers will be provided by PCHS ProStart students. Register here to let us know you're coming.
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Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration - May 1
Aloha Great Character! The Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration and Sharpen the Saw Challenge Course will be at Barry-Platte Park on Friday, May 1. Course is open from 5-7pm, with the character recognition ceremony at 6pm. Pre-register here and see flier for details.
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March 30-April 3: No School, Spring Break
April 6: No School, Professional Learning Day
April 16: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30pm, (reconvene from closed session which begins at 5:30pm)
April 22: Kindergarten Kickoff
April 28: Community Advisory Meeting/Real World Learning Showcase, 6:30pm, PCHS
May 1: Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration, 5-7pm, Barry-Platte Park
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The mission of the Platte County School District is to ensure our learners thrive in an ever-changing world with confidence and resilience, prepared to pursue their unique futures.
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