Parents of returning and incoming new students: If you haven't already done so, please complete online re-enrollment forms and electronic proof of residency as soon as possible. This will be completed in our new student information system called PowerSchool. Click here to first create a PowerSchool account, then follow the steps to complete the New Student Registration 2023-2024 forms for each student. If forms are not completed, students will be unable to receive their course schedules or teacher assignment. If you need assistance, please contact the District office at 858-5420.

PCR-3's Advertising and Sponsorship program provides highly visible messaging options to promote your business to thousands of potential customers across our growing school district community. For 2023-24, we have one spot left on our stadium video board, several opportunities on other boards, and multiple opportunities as Pirates ROCK Star partners.

If interested, please contact Laura Hulett, Director of Communications (816-858-5420), or Gabe Middleton, Activities Director (816-858-2822).

Along with McCownGordon Construction and Hollis+Miller Architects, PCR-3 will host a ribbon cutting and open house at Platte Purchase Middle School on Thursday, August 10 from 5:30-8:30pm. This event is open to the community and tours and refreshments will be provided following the ribbon cutting at 5:30pm. Platte Purchase Middle School students will also complete any remaining registration items on this evening.

Join us at our Walk-In Hiring Events on Thursday, August 3. There's a place for you in education! We have transportation, custodial, paraprofessional, safety, food service, and substitute positions available.

Enjoy a delicious meal with us and explore the opportunities to join our dedicated team. Visit our current openings page linked here to learn more and apply.

The Before and After School Program available to families in the District is Y Club. Children in kindergarten through 5th grade will benefit from homework enrichment, physical activity, and small and large group activities with a focus on building community and youth voice and leadership. Full-time and part-time Y Club is available at each of our elementary buildings (Barry, Compass, Pathfinder, and Siegrist), along with Y Club on days when school is out of session for inclement weather, seasonal breaks, and other days off (enrollment permitting). Operating hours are each weekday from 6:30 a.m. until school begins, and again after school until 6:00 p.m. Registration is now open. Click here to register.

If you have any questions about the Y Club program, please contact YMCA at (816) 360-3390.

For the Pirate Pride portion of the July meeting, the Board recognized staff and students responsible for the creation of PCHS's Butterfly Waystation, as well as the District's partnership with the Platte County Health Department.

PCHS teacher Andrea Schmidt, incoming PCHS Freshman Parker Messenger and Boy Scout Troop 351, PCHS Science Club members and AP Environmental Studies students, and PCR-3 maintenance staff contributed to the design and installation of the 550 square foot waystation. Next steps include adding trees, mulch, benches, and installing a posted sign with a QR code leading visitors to related educational documents. Click here for a slideshow.

The Board also recognized the Platte County Health Department for their continued partnership and support of the health and safety of our school community. The Platte County Health Department supports our students and families in various ways by facilitating and supporting various prevention, community education, and resource efforts including Arrive Alive, the Platte County Back to School Fair, vaccination clinics and grant funding for drivers education.

Each month, project managers for our 2021 Bond Program projects, provide an update on construction projects taking place throughout the District. At the July meeting, project managers with McCown Gordon, reviewed construction progress on Platte Purchase Middle School project.

At the Platte Purchase Middle School Project, interior construction finishes are ongoing and nearly 95% complete. Final countertops and miscellaneous casework is being set throughout the space, carpet and other flooring installation is complete, and paint touch up is ongoing. Electrical and plumbing fixtures, wood ceiling installation, interior glazing and sliding glass doors are wrapping up. Interior signage is ongoing throughout the building. Kitchen equipment has all been wired and plumbed and started up. The gym floor striping and curing is complete. Exterior sitework is complete and exterior signage is ongoing. The project is on schedule with an expected turnover date of August 1, Open House scheduled for August 10, and first day of school on August 22.

The Long-Range Facility Planning Committee was charged with reviewing information, refining facility planning criteria, exploring and ranking future facility considerations, developing scenarios, then collaborating with the community, and ultimately recommending an updated plan to the Board of Education. The committee brainstormed facility considerations for the plan, then prioritized the facility considerations into 1-5, 6-10, and 11-15 year time frames. Using feedback from District residents, the committee made revisions to its final recommendation. Click here for the complete plan, and here for a summary of the Long-Range Facility Master Plan, approved at the July meeting, which will be reviewed annually.

Laura Hulett, Director of Communications, shared with the Board a Key Process Update of the District's Communication and Public Relations program.

As part of the District's efforts to improve internal and external communication, involvement, and partnership to support student learning, the following improvement opportunities were highlighted:

Gabe Middleton, Activities Director, shared an update on the District's Activities Program at the July meeting, reviewing progress on the identified goals of providing opportunities for students to develop leadership skills, assume responsibilities, display sportsmanship & learn to work as a member of a team; fostering academic growth within the co/extra-curricular programs; and providing participation opportunities for students. 2023-24 goals include:

August 10: Platte Purchase Middle School Ribbon Cutting and Open House, 5:30pm

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

August 22: First Day of School

September 1: Pirates ROCK Kickoff, Community Tailgate, Platte City Price Chopper

September 4: Labor Day, No School

September 11: Professional Learning Day, No School

September 21: 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! For the 2023-24 school year we have an opening in our District-wide partnership and openings at all of our schools. Contact Laura Hulett, Director of Communications (816-858-5420).

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