We greatly appreciate our parents' participation in the Thought Exchange asking what is working well and what can we improve upon at PCR-3. Please follow the link below to explore the top thoughts from the exchange. These key results will be used to inform next steps on improving various aspects of our District. Again, thank you so much for sharing your feedback.

PCHS is planning an 8th grade parent night on January 18, 2022, 6:30pm in PCHS's Wilson Auditorium. The purpose of Curriculum Night is to allow you to learn about each core class (English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) from the department's perspective. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held virtually.

We encourage both the student (current 8th graders) and parent(s) to attend, so that all can receive the information about courses offered at Platte County High School. This will greatly assist you and your student in the planning process and in course selection for the 2022-23 school year. If you would like more information, please contact your student's counselor: Kim Schank, PCMS Counselor, or Becky Brandt, Barry Counselor.

The Platte County R-3 School District is seeking submissions from District residents on name suggestions for the "New Middle School #2" being built in our southern attendance area, on donated property near Highway 152 and Platte Purchase Drive. This new middle school is scheduled to open for the 2023-24 school year.

District residents will have the opportunity to submit name suggestions through January 28 via the form linked below. Suggestions should include the proposed name and why the name was recommended. Board Policy FF provides guidelines on the process for naming new facilities. A Facility Naming Committee consisting of community members, students, and staff will meet to narrow the suggested names and recommend a "short list" for consideration by the Board of Education at the March Board of Education meeting on March 10, 2022. The Board will make the final decision on the name of the new middle school building.

The Platte County Education Foundation will award multiple, $1,000 scholarships to Platte County High School seniors, based on the following categories: Academic, Financial Need, Community Service, and Entering Education. Applications (linked here) are due no later than March 11, 2022.

When completing an application through the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, students may become eligible for other local scholarships. Additional scholarship opportunities can be found via PCHS's Counseling Center here.

Click here for information on school cancellations/modifications due to inclement weather, how the District will notify parents, as well as recess, Y Club information, and information on Inclement Weather Virtual Learning Days. PLEASE NOTE: For the 2021-22 school year, PCR-3 will implement traditional inclement weather days (no school and no virtual learning), until we reach a threshold that would push the school year past Memorial Day.

Persons wishing to file as candidates for election to the Board of Education of the Platte County R-3 School District must file (in accordance with Board Policy BBB) at the District Education Center located at 998 Platte Falls Road, Platte City, Missouri, 64079.

Filing opened on December 7 and will continue via the schedule below until its conclusion on December 28, 2021 at 5:00 pm via scheduled appointments by contacting Vicki Diggs at diggsv@platteco.k12.mo.us or 816-665-6976.

There are two, 3-year terms to be elected at the General Municipal Election on April 5, 2022. Seats currently held by the following board members (in alphabetical order) are up for election: Gary Brown and Alisha Elliott. Click here for more information.

For the Pirate Pride portion of tonight’s meeting, the Board heard from Tyler Crawford and recognized the success of the new after-school program for middle school students. PACE (Pirates After Class Events) is a new program offered at Barry School and Platte City Middle School three days a week and offers unique physical and lifestyle activities to match varied student interests, enhance health and wellness, and give students another opportunity to identify with their school. Approximately 60 students are currently participating in the program, and parents are encouraged to express interest in 3rd quarter offerings at Barry or PCMS.

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:

At the December board meeting, JT Thomas, Director of Transportation, was recognized for his integrity, for his efforts in taking great care of his fleet of bus drivers.

Each month, project managers for our 2021 Bond Program projects, will provide an update on construction projects taking place throughout the District. At the December meeting, Matt St. Louis with Newkirk Novak Construction Partners, reviewed construction progress on the PCHS Rebuild Phase One project.

The PCHS Phase One Rebuild Project is progressing nicely with much of the steel frame up. PCHS students had an opportunity to sign the last few of beams that will top out the gym structure. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades are ready to begin working inside the recently enclosed classroom wing. The commons area has most of the concrete slabs poured and both the carpenters and roofers are underway. The steel structure continues at the locker rooms and gymnasium complex. The baseball field artificial turf is complete as crews work to finish hardscapes and fencing for Spring training. The project is on track to finish as planned in December of 2022. Click here to see a time lapse video of the project.

The New Middle School #2 project teams along with the District administration continue to evaluate subcontractor bids for the building package with the intent to present the final guaranteed maximum price to the Board in January. Sitework should commence in January following permitting and approval from the City of Kansas City.

Following reports of our community and District COVID-19 data, the Board of Education voted to extend the current mask requirement for all persons within all District facilities through December 22, 2021 (the end of first semester). Following this date, face coverings will be highly recommended in District Facilities.

The Board of Education also approved an update of our 2021-22 School Opening Plan including the following shift in contact tracing and quarantine measures: When the District is notified of a positive COVID-19 case, the District will compile a list of possible close contacts, which will be provided to the respective health department for decision-making and/or notification related to exposure and quarantine.

Dr. Jennifer Beutel, Executive Director of Pupil Services, shared with the Board an update of the District's Tiered Support Services, which includes special education, reading improvement, school counseling, school social work, early childhood education, English language learning, and gifted education. Process improvements were outlined for each of the teams in alignment with the department's goals of closing the achievement gap, improving subgroup achievement, and creating a culture of belonging and inclusion.

December 22: 1st Semester Ends; 3-hour early dismissal/Teacher Work Day

December 23-January 3: No School, Winter Break

January 4: Classes Resume, 2nd Semester Begins

January 12: PLC Day, 2-hour early dismissal

January 17: No School, Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 18: Report Cards Go Home

January 20: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30pm, (reconvene from closed session which begins at 5:30pm)

Thank you to all our Pirates ROCK Star business partners who support character education in our schools! And thank you to our District-wide Pirates ROCK Star partner, Tradition Home Group.

Vision: Building Learners of Tomorrow...

Mission: To prepare individual learners for success in life, 

Values: Student Focus, Collaboration, High Expectations, Integrity, Visionary Leadership, Innovation, Results Orientation