We wanted to share these printable 1st Day of School Helpful Reminder sheets for both our in-person and remote learners. We can't wait to see our students on September 8 for our #PCR3FirstDay! The sheets share details on various items from student gear, to picking up Chromebooks and learning materials, to instructions for ordering curbside meals (regular meal prices including free and reduced prices apply). We hope this will help our families and students as we begin a great school year on September 8.

In an effort to support our students and families as they prepare for a successful post-secondary education experience, we are providing current Labor Market needs in our region. When accessing this information, please consider talking with your student about potential marketplace needs that may inspire their own career pathway choice, course selection, and future planning. If you would like to discuss this option in more detail, please contact your student's school counseling office.

Laura Hulett, Director of Communications, along with members of the District's School Reopening Task Force, presented an update on PCR-3 School Reopening Plan and answered questions from board members.

The District's School Reopening Plan has been published on the District's website, and is divided into five sections: Academics, Health and Safety, School Routines, Athletics and Activities, and Building Use and Visitors. A Frequently Asked Questions page is updated regularly and is also organized by these sections. Families were asked to declare their student's learning scenario (either in-person or remote) by August 10. About 20% of our students have elected to learn remotely.

When the 2020-21 school year starts on September 8, our in-person students will start the year in a hybrid situation, with PreK through 5th grade and Northland Career Center students attending in person daily (with a remote option), and 6th through 12th grades attending in person on an alternating schedule (with a remote option). An alternating schedule at the secondary level (decreasing the building occupancy by about 50%), allows for increased ability for physical distancing during transitions and reduces student capacity in our largest schools. This model was recommended by the Platte, Clay, and Kansas City Health Departments. 

Some specifics of the plan were discussed more in-depth, including the Alternating Schedule for 6-12th grade students, the Daily Wellness Check, and how PCR-3 will respond when there is a case in our schools.

If stakeholders (parents, students, staff, and community members) have additional questions about our School Reopening Plan we encourage you to submit them. As with any other District issue, you can submit your comments, concerns, or compliments via the "How Are We Doing?" link on the homepage of our District website.

At the August meeting, the Board approved changes to the 2020-21 Academic Calendar. Please note some buildings have communicated differently, but these changes are the most up-to-date. Changes include:

After holding a public hearing at the August meeting, the Board of Education voted to set the 2020 property tax rate at $5.0193, remaining unchanged from 2019.The Board voted to levy to the operating ceiling for both the general operating levy as well as the capital projects levy and adjust the debt service levy as necessary to maintain the same levy as tax year 2019. Final rates will be set once all information is available from the county clerks. PCR-3's total levy remains one of the lowest in the metropolitan area. Tax rates are set in accordance with state law using state auditor calculations to provide budgeted revenue.

At the August meeting, the Board of Education approved four proposals for purchases through state-approved enhancement grant and program improvement grants to benefit career and technical education and Project Lead the Way programs at both Northland Career Center (NCC) and Platte County High School.

September 3: PCHS Freshman Orientation, 7:30-9:30am

September 7: No School, Labor Day

September 8: First Day of School

September 17: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30pm, (reconvene from closed session which begins at 5:30pm)

September 30: PLC Day, 2-hour early dismissal

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