The Piper Prairie Press

Dear Prairie Families,

It’s hard to believe, but we’ve reached the end of the third quarter! This Friday marks the official close of the quarter, and grades will be finalized when staff return for their workday on March 24. Looking ahead, enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! We encourage families to register early to help us plan for adequate staffing and ensure a smooth start to the new school year. And of course, Spring Break is just around the corner! We hope you enjoy this time with your family and take the opportunity to relax and recharge. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, March 25.

As always, thank you for your continued support!

Mrs. Bast and Mrs. Porras

March 13 - PTA dance for PreK - 5th grade boys and their MVP (see flyer below)

March 17th - 21st - Spring Break - No School

March 24th - No School for Students, PD/Work Day for Staff

April 3rd- 6pm- Piper Cultural Showcase

April 8th - 6-7 pm Community Forum at Piper Prairie (learn more about the Future Ready Phase 2 Bond Election)

April 15th - Future Ready Phase 2 Bond Election Day

April 15th - 6 pm Parent Meeting for next year's Kindergarten students

April 16th - 6:30 pm 1st grade Concert for Krejci, Turner, Foster, Ward

April 17th - 6:30 pm 1st grade Concert for Bradner, Herring, Volp, Simpson

April 22 - May 2 APEX is here!

April 23rd - 2nd grade to American Royal

April 24th - 1st grade to Science City

April 29th - 6:30 pm Kindergarten Concert for Robinson, Blackwell, Rogers, Wyatt

May 1st - 6:30 pm Kindergarten Concert for Rexroat, Bosch, Harvey, Mapp

May 2nd - APEX FUN RUN

May 5th- Discovery Day for next year's Kindergarten group (No School for current Kindergarten Students on this day)

May 19th - Field Day (May 21st Rainout date)

These results highlight our community’s dedication to maintaining high-quality education and facilities for current and future students. As we continue planning for the future, we invite you to learn more about the Future Ready Phase 2 Bond Election, which will be held on April 15, 2025.

Community forums will be held on the following dates:

• Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 6 - 7 PM | ZOOM (More Details to Come)
• Monday, April 7, 2025 | 6 - 7 PM | Piper Creek Elementary
• Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 6 - 7 PM | Piper Prairie Elementary
• Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | 6 - 7 PM | Piper Middle School
• Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 6 - 7 PM | Piper High School

We encourage all residents to attend a forum, ask questions, and engage in discussions about the future of Piper USD 203. Your input and support are vital to ensuring continued success for our students and schools.

Thank you for being a valued part of Pirate Nation!

• After clicking the link above, type in the code PIPER25 in the "Promo Codes" dialogue box located in the left-middle portion of the page
• After entering the code, Two Options will appear to get your seats

• Under "Option 1: Choose Your Seats" Click "Find Tickets"

• Sections 100-108 will appear (in red) as the available Sections to choose from
• Click your preferred Section to sit in to bring up the available seats in that Section (these seats will appear in white)
• Select the seats you would like

• Your selections will appear to the left

• After selecting your seats click "Next"

• This will bring up a dialogue box with your selected seats
• Click "Buy Tickets"

• Continue the check-out process

We are excited to announce our partnership with the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission as we launch the KC Crimestoppers anonymous reporting system in our district. Using the free P3 reporting app, students, staff, families, and community members can report suspicious activity, threats, or concerning behaviors that will be reviewed 24 hours a day by live screeners.

• These reports can include pictures, videos, or other information that may be helpful to law enforcement.

• Because these tips are reported to law enforcement agencies, reports made through the app do not necessarily need to be school-related; concerns within the Piper community or the greater Kansas City metro area can be shared on the app as well.

• Tips that involve district schools will be forwarded to the district’s school resource officer, security staff, school administrators, and district administrators.

• Reporters can remain anonymous.

• Helpful tips could lead to cash rewards.

Please note that the P3 app will not replace the district’s bullying reporting system, but will serve as another layer to support our safety and security protocols within the school district. Having a reporting tool available to our students, staff, families, and community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week will allow us to better partner with law enforcement to be proactive regarding security concerns.

Information about KC Crimestoppers and the P3 app will be shared with students and families throughout the district, with an emphasis at Piper Middle School and Piper High School. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your student’s principal.

In December, DS Bus Lines, our Piper School Bus Transportation Service, worked with the school bus Beacon Connect Family App to improve and track student's bus when it is within its geozone. If your student is a bus rider and you wish to use this feature, update the app from the app store. Keep in mind, buses share routes in our district so notifications may begin as early as the high school routes. However, you should be able to open the app near the pick up or drop off times and see its location in real time.

The Piper School District is proud to support our military families! We are excited to announce that we are creating a dedicated Military Families Network to keep you informed, connected, and supported. By signing up, you'll receive important updates, exclusive resources, and opportunities tailored to our military families.

To join, simply fill out a quick form with your name, contact information, and the first and last name and grade level of your students. Thank you for your service and for being a valued part of the Piper community!

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE FORM

Morgan Hunter is looking for substitute teachers and can offer a flexible schedule and competitive pay! If you are interested in subbing in Piper, check this out: https://morganhuntereducation.com/

Would you be willing to share your career expertise with students at Piper? Please complete this form to help INSPIRE our young learners by showcasing various career paths. Your participation will make a meaningful impact to help them become #FUTUREREADY

PHS Academy Descriptions

As you read in Dr. Dain's Tuesday Talk, the Unexcused Absence Reporting System went live on 10/02/24. If an Unexcused Absence is recorded, for students in grades K-5, you will receive an automated call at 11 a.m. This call will include your child's name, the school building they attend, and a notification that they were reported absent.

We are grateful for your help in making our car line run smoothly!

School Hours:

• Mondays-Thursdays: School starts at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:40 PM.
• Fridays: School starts at 9:10 AM and ends at 3:40 PM.

• If you arrive after morning arrival supervision (8:30): Please park your vehicle and walk your child inside to the office.
• Teachers' duty day is over at 3:55. If you arrive after the dismissal supervising adults have come inside (3:55): Please park and come inside to get your child from the office.

Thank you for helping us keep kids safe!

As we navigate Car Rider traffic, we have reached out to adjust some car lane traffic. Please follow this map below, unless Mrs. Kelsey or your child's teacher has reached out to you personally. Thank you for helping us make dismissal efficient! If your child needs assistance buckling up, please pull forward to the Buckle Up zone!

If your little pirate rides the school bus to or from school, we ask for someone to be at the bus stop to see them get on and off the bus. Student safety is a priority!

Fill out this interest form to be a Piper Prairie Watch D.O.G.

Email our counselors to find out more information about becoming a volunteer through the Watch D.O.G.S. program.

daneen.kelsey@piperschools.us

serena.keenan@piperschools.us

Y Club is offering before school care for those in need of only Friday morning times. If you are interested, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/MUYAnaguYbawHwCAA You must be signed up by 4pm the Thursday before in order to attend on Friday. (If you've signed up once for a Friday, you don't need to sign up again.) You must arrive by 8:15 for YCare on Friday.

Please follow the communication matrix.

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Porras - laura.porras@piperschools.us

Attendance: heather.bryant@piperschools.us

Transportation changes (request must be by 2:30): kristin.miller@piperschools.us

Phone: 913.721.1243

Nurse or medical concerns: taunisha.mcdonald@piperschools.us

Health Services: https://piperschoolscom.finalsite.com/departments/health-services

Counselors: daneen.kelsey@piperschools.us or serena.keenan@piperschools.us

Hours: Monday- Thursday 8:30 am - 3:40 pm

Late Start Friday: 9:10 am - 3:40 pm

Email: darcey.bast@piperschools.us
Website: https://ppe.piperschools.com/
Location: 3131 N 122nd St, Kansas City, KS 66109, USA
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