Pathfinder Press

It’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of October and have wrapped up our first quarter! Our classrooms have been buzzing with learning, growth, and hard work, and we couldn’t be prouder of all our students are accomplishing.

It was a pleasure connecting with so many of you during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Thank you for taking the time to partner with us in supporting your child’s success. We’re excited for all that lies ahead in the second quarter and look forward to continuing our work together. When school and families work hand in hand, our students have even more opportunities to thrive!

As we begin the second quarter, let’s keep that momentum going! Regular school attendance plays an important role in student success. Each day brings opportunities to learn, build relationships, and stay connected to classroom instruction. Thank you for helping your child make school a priority.

Dr. Reves

• October 30- No School.

• November 2- No School

• November 5- PTA Raising Cane's Fundraiser. 4 PM-8 PM.

• November 9- PTA Meeting. 5:30 PM.

• November 11- Fall Picture Retakes. 9 AM.

• November 13- Veterans Day Assembly. 2:45 PM.

• November 17- 4th Grade Concert - 6 PM. 5th Grade Concert-6:45 PM

• November 20- PTA Fall Parties

• November 25-27- Thanksgiving Break. No School.

Our Pathfinder Girls on the Run Team has decided to put together "Happy Kits" for kiddos at Children's Mercy Hospital as their community impact project. Our goal is to help children feel cared for, entertained, and encouraged. Please see the flyer below for items you can donate. Donations are due November 4, 2026.

Pathfinder Elementary invites all Veterans to join us on Friday, November 13, 2026, as we honor and celebrate those who have served our country!

🍪 2:00 PM: Cookie reception for Veterans and their students
🎖️ 2:45 PM: Schoolwide Lead Day Assembly

Please RSVP using the Google Form by November 10. Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniforms!

For everyone’s safety, all guests must check in at the office upon arrival and present a state-issued ID.

We look forward to honoring our heroes and celebrating their service with our Pathfinder family. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

Pathfinder Elementary is offering a holiday assistance program called the Giving Tree. This program is designed to provide extra support during the holiday season to Pathfinder families who are experiencing financial hardship. If you are interested in applying for assistance from this program, please fill out the form below and our school social worker will reach out to you with additional information. Please note that all information provided is confidential and only shared with our school social worker.

Join us for the 4th and 5th grade Music Concert on November 17th! 4th Grade will be at 6 pm and 5th Grade will be 6:45 PM. Students can wear Pathfinder & Platte County shirts, or Black and Orange!

Along with Newkirk Novak Construction Partners and Incite Design Studio, the District will be hosting a ribbon cutting and open house of Phase 2 of the PCHS Rebuild project on Thursday, December 3 from 5:30-7:30pm. Please enter through the new main entrance! This event is open to the community and tours and refreshments will be provided following the ribbon cutting at 5:30pm. Come tour our new completed high school which will be open for second semester!

The Platte County R-3 School District Parents as Teachers program is a free and voluntary program designed to help District families with children prenatal to school age through monthly home visits. The parent educators provide caregivers the knowledge and skills to empower them as their child's first and most influential teacher. Through this program you can learn more about parenting and child development, learn ways to cope with challenges of family life, identify any potential delays in your child's development, and join fun group connections to meet other families in the Parents as Teachers program.

For more information and to enroll please visit our Parents as Teachers webpage.

Join the Pathfinder PTA as we kick off an exciting 2026–2027 school year! PTA supports our students and staff in so many ways, including school events, classroom and student activities, celebrations, and special experiences throughout the year. Your membership helps make these opportunities possible!

Join the PTA by scanning the QR code or clicking the button below. Everyone who joins by Friday, September 25th will be entered in a drawing for a Main Event gift card!

YOU BELONG IN PTA!!

PTA will be hosting a restaurant fundraiser at Raising Cane's located at 8771 N. Ambassador Dr. on November 5 from 4p-8p. Mention the fundraiser at the restaurant or apply code RCFUND96 to online or app orders.

Our Fall Discount Code "Cubmaster Pack 4448" for New Members expires Oct 31st

The 12th annual Yuletide Market is scheduled for 9am to 2pm on Saturday, November 7 at Platte City Middle School to benefit the PCHS Music Parents Association. The Yuletide Market features local crafters, artisans, and direct sales consultants.

The Platte County Wrestling Club is a non-profit organization for boys and girls ages 5-14, dedicated to producing athletes of character through wrestling, good sportsmanship, self-discipline and hard work, in addition to wrestling skills, and physical and mental toughness in a safe and fun environment. We are an equal opportunity youth club.

• Practices: Practices start Monday November 2. 6U will generally practice On Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:15pm. Novice (0-2 yrs experience) will generally practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15-7:30pm. Advanced will generally practice Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm. P. Practice locations and times will change occasionally based on room availability. All practice times and locations (and changes) will be published on the SportsYou App. (make sure to turn on notifications to get the most up to date information on where practice will be held!)
• Registration: 2026-27 Season Registration is OPEN! Register via www.plattecountywrestling.com. You must register by November 1 to be guaranteed club gear.

All transportation changes need to be made by calling the office (816-436-6670). We will not take your child's word for any transportation change. All changes need to be made prior to 3:00 pm each day.

Early student checkouts end at 3:15 PM.

A district communication medium is our School Messenger system that we use for phone calls and text notifications. As with any school district, PCR-3 must often contact hundreds of parents quickly for sudden changes in schedules due to emergencies, cancellation, or just important announcements.

If you have provided a cell phone number, parents can opt in to receive text alerts and messages. Simply text "YES" to 67587 (standard text messaging fees apply). New families should have received an opt-in text this week.

We want families to stay connected to all Pathfinder information. In addition, we invite you to visit our social media and platforms below.

• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter
• Visit our Website

Location: 1951 NW 87th Terrace, KCMO, MO, United States
Phone: 816-436-6670

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