March 15, 2024

K-8 Summer School Enrollment Now Open via Parent Portal

Parents of existing students currently in grades PreK-7 interested in K-8 Summer School: You can now enroll for 2024 Summer School via the Forms on PowerSchool Parent Portal (via a browser or the app). Please complete by May 10, 2024. 

Summer School will be held May 31-June 28 at the following locations. Click here for more information about summer school.

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

*Incoming Kindergarten students can complete summer school enrollment after completing their regular school year enrollment (Kindergarten Kickoffs will be held April 22).

**Information about enrolling in the High School summer school program will be available in April.

April 2, 2024 No Tax Rate Increase Prop C Waiver and Levy Transfer

This question will be on the April 2, 2024 ballot. Pending voter approval, this proposal will allow the District to allocate resources to better attract and retain quality staff, and enhance safety and security. For more information, click here.

Solar Eclipse Activities Planned at PCR-3, April 8

You may have heard about the solar eclipse that will occur on April 8, 2024, visible across North America. While we are not in the path of totality, we'll have about 88% coverage in our area, with eclipse phenomena from approximately 1-3pm and peaking just before 2pm. Science teachers and other staff members in each of our buildings are organizing lessons and activities around the event and all students will receive specialized solar filter eclipse glasses and will have the opportunity to view the eclipse. Specific information about each building's activities will be sent via your child's school newsletters. 

Click here for additional information about the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Kindergarten Kickoffs - April 22

Children who have turned five years of age before August 1, 2024, are eligible for kindergarten for the 2024-25 school year and are invited to our Kindergarten Kickoffs in our elementaries on April 22.

Families are encouraged to view the attendance area boundary map linked here on the District website, or call the District office at 816-858-5420 for confirmation of attendance area. If you know of a family with a child entering kindergarten, please pass this information along, and if your family has an incoming kindergartner, please complete the following form. We will send you additional information about enrollment and Kindergarten Kickoffs.

Great Beginnings Tuition Preschool Enrollment Opens April 1

Families with PreK students who have turned four years of age by July 31, 2024, and are interested in Great Beginnings Preschool Tuition Program, are invited to contact Great Beginnings at 816-858-5420, or visit greatbeginnings.plattecountyschooldistrict.com. Open enrollment begins April 1 and spots are limited.

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 each of our board members have had visits in each of our schools. Click here for images from these visits.

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 March board meeting, Northland Career Center Assistant Director, Megan Drummond, was recognized for her student focus, visionary leadership, and collaboration. Mrs. Drummond organized and facilitated a Women in the Trades Day to focus on females involved in skilled trades, inviting two freshmen and sophomores from each of NCC's sending high schools to learn more about NCC, the trades, and network with various business partners. Click here to see photos from the event.

Paxton Renovations Bid Approved

At the March meeting, the Board of Education approved construction bids for renovations to PCHS's Paxton Annex. This renovation project will incorporate a secured entry and accommodate classroom learning environments that will be displaced during future phases of the PCHS master plan. Funding for this endeavor will be spread over two fiscal years with the secured entry construction funded through a state safety and security grant. The secured entry is slated to commence in March 2024 and conclude in May 2024. Classroom renovations will be conducted in two phases: the first phase beginning in summer 2024 and finishing in October 2024, followed by the second phase starting in summer 2025 and concluding in August 2025. These renovations will temporarily accommodate PCHS fine arts classrooms as part of the Facility Master Plan.

Northland Workforce Development Center Campaign Update

Brian Noller, Director of Strategic Partnerships, along with Joe Bellinger, fundraising consultant from Kinetic delivered a capital campaign update at the March meeting. Mr. Noller shared renderings of the project from Clark & Enersen and shared the 5-bucket approach to the campaign strategy including foundations, state funds, federal funds, individual, and industry partners. Currently the campaign has raised $4,753,804 in contributions and pledges, in addition to the $30,000,000 grant from the State of Missouri. Key actions to raise remaining funds include developing the Northland Workforce Development Center Corporation, a 501(c)(3) organization; utilize the customer relations management tool, Charity Engine; and develop key marketing and fundraising tools and materials. Click here for the campaign update presentation, and here for more information.

Food Service Contract Approved

The Board approved the recommendation for Southwest Foodservice Excellence to manage and operate the food service program at PCR-3 schools starting with the 2024-25 school year pending DESE approval. The contract, which can be renewed annually for four additional one-year extensions, was completed following a request for proposals and interview process, with the Board approving the recommendation from the selection committee.

High School Strategic Plan Update

Kiel Giese, Platte County High School Principal, along with Dr. Aaron Duff, Director of Secondary Education, provided the Board with a high school strategic plan update at the March meeting. Click here to view the presentation.

PC Parks and Rec Spring Ball, Sign up by Mar. 17

Register for Platte City Parks and Recreation youth t-ball, softball, and baseball for PreK through 8th grade by March 17! Visit plattecityparks.org to register and see flier for details.

Board Candidates Meet & Greet - Mar. 20

Meet the Board of Education candidates on March 20 at 6:30pm at Compass Elementary (401 Kentucky Ave. Platte City). See flier for details. For more information about PCR-3's school board elections, click here.

Staff Convocation - Local Vendors

Calling all business owners in PCR-3! On August 16, we will host a Vendor Fair from 7-11am in conjunction with our staff Convocation event. Business owners who are District residents are invited to reserve a spot for $100 which includes one to two 4' tables and 2 chairs. Limited spaces; electricity is not available. See flier for details. Email Debi Jurkovac or call 816-858-5420 to reserve. 

World Down Syndrome Crazy Sock Day & Walk - Mar. 21

On March 21, all are invited to join as a community to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. There will be a walk around the PCHS track as well as a grill out to celebrate. Join us for the walk and also join us for Crazy Sock Day! See flier for details.

Easter Splash - Mar. 30

Several community partners are hosting an Easter Egg Splash at Platte County Community Center North on Saturday, March 30 at 2pm. Ages 3 and under will enjoy activities in the gym; ages 4-11 will enjoy the pool.

See flier for details and register by March 23 by calling 816-858-0114.

Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration - Apr. 26

Our character is OUT OF THIS WORLD! The Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration and Sharpen the Saw Challenge Course will be at Barry-Platte Park on Friday, April 26. Course is open from 5-7pm, with the character recognition ceremony at 6pm. Pre-register here and see flier for details.

Middle School Musical - Apr. 19 & 20

Come enjoy the talent from both Platte Purchase Middle School and Platte City Middle School as they present "High School Musical, Jr." on April 19 (7pm) & April 20 (3pm) at PCHS's Wilson Auditorium. See flier for details.

April Community Education Classes

Lots of great Community Education Classes are available in April! Automotive knowledge, dog training, social dance, cookie decorating, and more! See flier for details and enroll here.

March 15: Report Cards Go Home

March 25-29: No School, Spring Break

April 15: No School, Professional Learning Day

April 18: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30pm, (reconvene from closed session which begins at 5:30pm)

April 22: Kindergarten Kickoff

April 26: Pirates ROCK End-of-Year Celebration, 5-7pm, Barry-Platte Park

Make Up Day Plans

With our inclement weather days in January, and no school on February 14 to celebrate the Chiefs Super Bowl parade, our make up day plans to date are as follows:

• January 9 Inclement Weather Day - Will be made up on Thursday, May 23
• January 10 Inclement Weather Day - Will be made up on Friday, May 24 (if this becomes our last day of school, it will be a three-hour early release)
• January 16, 19, and 23 Virtual Learning Days - Will not need to be made up
• February 14 No School Day - Because our attendance hours exceed the necessary hours set forth by the state, the Board has approved not making this day up