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2023 Kindergarten Enrollment

04/21/2023

Children who have turned five years of age before August 1, 2023, are eligible for kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year. Click here to complete an information form to begin the enrollment process.

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Coffee & Conversation with Dr. Harris

10/28/2022

Our Superintendent, Dr. Jay Harris, is inviting parents and community members to join us for "Coffee & Conversation" connections in our buildings, starting in September. These informal events are designed to share our District goals and listen and learn from families to improve our overall educational experience for our students. We hope you can join us!

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PCHS Seniors Recognized as Got Character Representatives

08/29/2022

Before the first home Pirates football game on August 26, 90 PCHS seniors were recognized for pledging to promote positive character and mentor younger students by helping them realize they can be successful by making healthy choices and being drug-free.

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PCHS FBLA Recognized with Honors at Nationals

07/15/2022

PCHS FBLA, led by advisers Hannah Kasner and Arian Huhmann, had a total of 12 students compete at the national level. Students first competed at the district and state level to earn a spot to represent Missouri at the national competition. There were 300-400 individuals/teams competing in each national category.

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Seeking Attendance Area Boundary Feedback

04/01/2022

Two Public Feedback Sessions will be held to gather feedback from District residents: April 13 at 6:00pm in the gymnasium at Barry School, and April 14, 2022, at 6:00pm in the Wilson Auditorium at Platte County High School.

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Why Sportsmanship Matters

03/02/2022

Kudos to our PCHS students who wrote, directed, filmed, and produced this video on why sportsmanship matters!

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PCR-3 Inducts Three to Hall of Fame; Celebrates Eight Student-Athlete Signees

02/17/2022

In combination with Platte County High School’s “Winter Athletic Signing Ceremony” on February 16, the Platte County School District inducted three members to its Pirate Hall of Fame

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PCHS FBLA Sends 48 to State

02/15/2022

Congrats to PCHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students on their achievements at the 2022 District 4 Leadership Conference on February 7 at UMKC. A total of 66 members competed and 48 students in 55 events will advance to the state competition in April 10-12, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri.

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"Topping Out" Beams in Place at PCHS

01/28/2022

The "Topping Out" beams that PCHS students signed in December have been hoisted into place in the PCHS Phase 1 Rebuild Project.

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PCMS Delta Students Advance in Battle of the Brains

12/02/2021

We are de”light”ed to share that PCMS’s team of 8th grade Delta students has advanced to Top 20 finalist status in Burns & McDonnell's Battle of the Brains STEM competition!

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PCR-3 Announces Dr. Jay Harris as Next Superintendent

11/19/2021

Dr. Jay Harris will become the next Superintendent of the Platte County School District (PCR-3) and will officially begin serving in this capacity on July 1, 2022.

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New Middle School #2 Breaks Ground

11/18/2021

The New Middle School #2 project officially broke ground on November 17, 2021, during an afternoon ceremony including various students, District and area leaders, and the design and construction teams.

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New Middle School #2 Groundbreaking

11/08/2021

Due to weather, we are rescheduling for November 17. Please be our guest as we kick off construction for our New Middle School #2! We will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at our project site on Wednesday, November 17 at 4pm.

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Seven Vocalists Selected for All-State Choir

11/02/2021

Congrats to the 27 students who participated in the All-District Choir and seven who were selected for All-State Choir!

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PCHS Vocalists Top All-District Choir

09/23/2021

PCHS vocalists auditioned for the Northwest Missouri Choral Directors Association's All-District Choir on September 18 at Missouri Western State University, and 27 made the ensemble (the most from any district in the region).

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PCHS Earns Conference All Sports Award

09/22/2021

PCHS Athletics was honored to accept the Suburban Blue Conference All Sports Award for the 2020-21 school year!

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PCHS FBLA Students Place at Nationals

07/15/2021

Congratulations to our PCHS FBLA program on its continued success! Of the 34 students who qualified to compete at this month's online FBLA National Leadership Conference, 6 students on two project teams earned top honors!

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Board of Education Meeting - June 17, 2021

06/15/2021

PCR-3 will hold its regular June Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, June 17, 2021, with the open session starting at 6:30pm at the District Education Center Boardroom.

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April 2021 No Tax Increase Bond Issue image

April 2021 No Tax Increase Bond Program

03/31/2021

Platte County School District is asking voters to consider a $73 Million No Tax Increase Bond Issue on the April 6, 2021 ballot. Visit our April 2021 Bond Program pages to learn more.

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February 26 Board of Education Special Meeting

02/26/2021

PCR-3 will hold a special Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2021, at 7:30am to review the data and information from health authorities and other sources as secondary schools plan to return to full in-person learning on March 1. This meeting will be held virtually and public viewing will be made available on the District's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/PlatteCountySchools.

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All District Band/Jazz Band and Choir Results

02/19/2021

Congratulations to PCHS, Barry, and PCMS musicians on being selected to the 2020-21 All-District Bands and All-District Choir! Auditions were submitted virtually in December. All 18 of the PCHS vocalists that auditioned were selected for All-District Choir, 20 for the High School Honor Band, 7 for the High School Concert Band, 11 for the High School Jazz Ensemble, 16 for the Junior High All District Band, and 3 for the Junior High Jazz Ensemble.

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PCHS FBLA Sends 55 to State

02/06/2021

Congrats to our PCHS Future Business Leaders of America students who recently competed in the 2021 Virtual District 4 Leadership Conference, bringing home 17 first place, 12 second place, 11 third place, 7 fourth place, and 9 fifth place finishes, among other state qualifying entries. A total of 67 members entered various events, and 55 will be advancing to virtual state competition in mid-April.

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PCR-3 Inducts Three to Hall of Fame; Celebrates 13 Student-Athlete Signees

02/05/2021

In combination with Platte County High School’s “Winter Athletic Signing Ceremony” on February 3, the Platte County School District inducted three members to its Pirate Hall of Fame: Dakota Fowler, Terry Hart, and Anna Nutt.

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Board Approves Return to Full In-Person, Targeting March 1

02/04/2021

At a special board meeting held on February 4, the Board of Education approved a plan to return to full in-person learning from the alternating schedule scenario at the secondary level, targeting a March 1 start date.

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Coach Donovan Honored as Coach of the Year

01/21/2021

During halftime of the PCHS Girls Basketball Game on January 18, the Greater Kansas City Officials Association presented PCHS Volleyball Coach Katlyn Donovan with the Jarry Thomas Memorial High School Volleyball Coach of the Year Award. Qualifications for this award are coaches who know court protocol, who encourage and get the most out of players, who focus on coaching rather than officiating, and who lead in sportsmanship.

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PCHS graduate with Kiel Giese, assistant principal

First Graduates of 2021

12/23/2020

On January 12, PCHS celebrated 20 seniors who graduated at semester with a small reception, cake, and of course photo opps!

Read More about First Graduates of 2021

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School Reopening/Pandemic Response Plan

12/22/2020

As we prepared for a successful opening of the 2020-21 school year and continue to navigate this difficult time, the Platte County R-3 School District is doing its best to address the needs of all of our families, while keeping our students and staff safe and healthy. eams and individuals that make up our District, including staff, parents, students, Board of Education, District leadership, and local health authorities have weighed in on our School Reopening Plan and continue to monitor data and information in collaboration with our local health authorities to make adjustments to our response plan.

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Waiver Allows Free Meals for All Students

12/14/2020

The District has been approved to serve free meals to ALL students regardless of meal status. All students, whether in-person or remote, will be eligible for a free breakfast and a free lunch each school day.

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The Platte County R-3 School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs, activities, or in employment. As required by law, the district provides equal access to district facilities and related benefits and services and will not discriminate against any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, or any other youth groups designated in applicable federal law. The Platte County R-3 School District is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries or concerns regarding the application of this notice may be referred to our district’s Compliance Officer. Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under Title VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, or Title II of the ADA, may contact the Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Kansas City, MO 64106, phone number (816) 268-0550.

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