April 18, 2025

Reminder: Make Up Day Plans

Our remaining make up days are as follows:

• Tuesday, May 27, 2025
• Wednesday, May 28, 2025
• Thursday, May 29, 2025, a 3-hour early dismissal

Please note, Summer School dates are now June 2-30, 2025, and Friday, May 23 is a full day.

You're Invited: Real World Learning Showcase - April 21

You're invited to our Community Advisory Meeting on April 21 from 6:00-8:00 PM, starting in the PCHS Cafeteria! All families are welcome to explore a showcase of Real-World Learning experiences across our District, at all grade levels. (You do not have to be a Community Advisory member to attend.)

Students will be stationed throughout the Cafeteria and classroom wing of the PCHS Phase 1 rebuild, sharing their projects and experiences. Families and Community Advisory members can visit with students, learn about their work, and provide feedback. Some stations will offer items for purchase, so be sure to bring your wallet!

Voters Approve April 2025 Bond Issue; Progress Updates

Platte County School District’s zero rate increase bond issue to fund our growth management and facility improvement projects passed, receiving 68% of our voters’ support. We will begin the competitive bidding process for the construction of these projects, and we will keep our community updated on the design and construction progress. Progress updates will be shared in monthly e-Treasures newsletters, via social media, and on the District website here.

Online Re-Enrollment of Existing K-11th Grade Students

Parents of existing Kindergarten through 11th grade students: Yesterday, you should have received an email to complete re-enrollment for your returning student. If you haven't already done so, please complete online re-enrollment forms and electronic proof of residency by Tuesday, May 27, via your PowerSchool Parent Portal Account and clicking on the "Returning Student Registration 2025-26" link. If you need assistance, please contact your child's school. Please note: This must be done via a browser, not on the Parent Portal app. If using your phone, please turn your phone horizontally.

Summer School 2025 - K-12th Grade Enrollment Now Open

K-12 Summer School is scheduled for June 2-30 (please note revised dates) at the following locations:

• Barry Elementary: For all K-5th grade southern attendance area students (Pathfinder and Barry Elementaries)
• Compass Elementary: For all K-5th grade northern attendance area students (Compass and Siegrist Elementaries)
• PCMS: For all 6th-8th students, and 9th-12th grade students

Parents: You can now enroll for 2025 Summer School via the Forms on PowerSchool Parent Portal (via a browser or the app). Please complete by May 16, 2025. 

Great Beginnings Preschool Enrollment

We are expanding our Great Beginnings Preschool offerings to include both full and 1/2 day options and will now be open 5 days a week at the following locations:

• District Education Center (998 Platte Falls Rd, Platte City)
• Barry Elementary (2001 NW 87th Terr, Kansas City)
• Pathfinder Elementary (1951 NW 87th Terr, Kansas City)

Enrollment opened April 1. To begin the enrollment process, complete this interest form. Spots for preschool students are being filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to students living within our district boundaries or students of PCR-3 employees, but preschool will be open to children living outside of our district boundaries if spots are available. Please note: Students eligible for Great Beginnings Early Childhood Special Education enroll separately from Great Beginnings Preschool and are not subject to the "first come, first served" policy.

Pirate Pride: Professional Development Committee

For the Pirate Pride portion of the April meeting, we recognized PCR-3's Professional Development Committee (Rebecca Anderson, Sara Price, Bridget Klingele, Jessica Chiddix, Courtney Shaw, Madeline Hay, Derek Yost, and Kendall Fuller) for receiving the 2025 Outstanding Team award from Missouri Learning Forward. This recognition honors their outstanding collaboration and the significant impact they have made on professional growth across our District. The Board also recognized Jessica Chiddix for being named an Exemplary Educator, due to her dedication, innovation, and excellence in the classroom.

PCHS Senior Karlee Riggs Awarded Belcher Scholarship

At the April meeting, PCHS Senior Karlee Riggs was announced as the regional winner of a $1,000 scholarship awarded by FutureBuilders, the education foundation of the Missouri School Boards’ Association. A scholarship is awarded to a student in each of MSBA's 17 regions. From that group a statewide winner will be selected. Applicants were judged on the basis of academic performance, extracurricular activities and the quality of an essay. More than 250 applications were submitted this year. MSBA and FutureBuilders established the scholarship program in memory of John T. Belcher, who was instrumental in developing innovative financing programs for Missouri school districts. The learning environment for thousands of Missouri's public schools’ students was improved as a result of his work.

SCHIVIR Me Timbers Staff Recognition

Each month, PCR-3 recognizes staff members who are living our vision, mission, and values, by presenting the "SCHIVIR Me Timbers" award. SCHIVIR is an acronym for our values: Student Focus, Collaboration, High Expectations, Integrity, Visionary Leadership, Innovation, and Results Orientation.

At the April board meeting, we recognized Jan Holderbaum, Ashley Kelly, Cassandra Rush, Julie Romney, Joyce Born, Amy Poncavage, Hollie Finnell, Kristin Joplin, Diane McKinney, Codie Wiswell, and Becky Swindler, staff members in our Great Beginnings program, for their exceptional demonstration of Collaboration, Student Focus, and Results Orientation.

PCHS Track, Field, and Tennis Courts Improvements Approved

At the April meeting, the Board approved bids for the replacement of PCHS's 400-meter, 8-lane track as well as resurfacing PCHS's tennis courts. The track replacement is part of the April 2025 bond program, and the tennis court improvements are part of our annual capital improvement projects. PCHS's all weather polyurethane track surface has not been replaced since it was first installed. Construction on the track replacement will begin May 19, and access to the track and field will be restricted during construction.

Middle School Strategic Plan Update

Leadership teams from Platte Purchase Middle School and Platte City Middle School, along with Dr. Aaron Duff, Director of Secondary Education, provided the Board with a middle school strategic plan update at the April meeting. Click here to view the presentation.

Future Ready Fair - May 1

PCR-3 is hosting a transition fair for students with individualized education plans (IEPs) and their families to meet with local resources and support organizations. May 1, 6:30-8:30pm in the PCHS Cafeteria. See flier for details.

Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration - May 2

Get ready for the "Greatest Show" of Character! The Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration and Sharpen the Saw Challenge Course will be at Barry-Platte Park on Friday, May 2. Course is open from 5-7pm, with the character recognition ceremony at 6pm. Pre-register here and see flier for details.

YMCA Kids Night Out - May 3

All kids ages 3 months - 12 years are invited to join us for a night of fun at the Y. Kids will have dinner, plant flowers, swim, play games, and more! Registration ends May 1. See flier for details.

Airmen of Note Concert - May 4

The United States Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note is soaring into Platte County High School for their Spring Tour on Sunday, May 4th, at 5pm! Don’t miss this incredible evening of live music! FREE registration is available by clicking here. Seats are limited. See flier for details.

PCHS JV Cheerleading Tryouts - May 5-8

PCHS JV Cheerleading Tryouts are coming! Open to current 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students.

Cheer clinics: 5:30- 7:00 pm, PCHS North gym, May 5-7

Cheer Tryouts: Starting at 3:30pm, PCHS North gym, May 8. See flier for details.

PCHS Art Exhibition - May 3-9

Join us for the 2025 Art Exhibition at Platte County High School, showcasing the incredible talents of our student artists from May 3-9, with an opening reception on May 3 from 2-4pm. See flier for details.

Evening of Jazz - May 9

'An Evening of Jazz' is an annual fundraiser for the PCHS Jazz Band. The PCHS New Cafeteria will be transformed into a Jazz Club. It's the perfect night out! Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For tickets contact Connor Callahan: 816-858-2822 ext. 1271, or purchase online here. See flier for details.

Mother's Day 5K - May 10

Equal Start invites you to participate in the annual Northland Mother's Day 5K! The event raises funds for school supplies for eligible children. See flier for details and click here to register.

PCHS Dance Team Tryouts - Interest Form

Auditions for the 2025-26 PCHS Treasures Dance Team will be coming soon! Current 8th-11th graders interested in trying out should complete the interest form linked here. 

Pirates Cheerleading Club - Registration Begins May 12

Pirates Cheerleading Club registration for the 2025-26 season begins May 12. See flier and visit www.pirates-cheerleading-club.com for more information.

Elite competition squad tryouts are April 22-23 (clinics) and April 24 (tryouts).

April 21: Community Advisory Meeting/Real World Learning Showcase, 6:00pm, PCHS Cafeteria

May 2: Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration, 5-7:00pm, Barry-Platte Park

May 9: PCHS Seniors' Last Day

May 15: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30pm, (reconvene from closed session which begins at 5:30pm)

May 17: NCC Graduation

May 18: PCHS Graduation

May 27, 28, 29: Make-up Days

May 29: Last Day of School, 3-hour early dismissal

June 2: First Day of Summer School

Thank you to our Pirates ROCK Stars!

Thank you to all our Pirates ROCK Star business partners who support character education in our schools including our District-wide Pirates ROCK Star business partner for 2024-25: Farmers Insurance - Weaver Hamman Agency.