Tuesday Talk with Dr. Dain

WELCOME BACK, Pirate Nation,

I’m excited to share something new with you, DocTalk, a podcast hosted by the talented Piper High School broadcasting team! This podcast is truly student-driven, from planning and recording to editing and producing. I’m simply along for the ride, joining these amazing students as we talk about all things Piper including school events, student achievements, behind-the-scenes stories, and the traditions that make our community so special. This is what our motto, #FUTUREREADY, is all about - empowering students with real-world skills, creativity, and confidence.

Each episode gives you a front-row seat to conversations that celebrate the heart of Piper High School: our people. From the voices behind the camera to the leaders in the classroom and beyond, DocTalk is all about sharing the pride, passion, and Pirate spirit that connect us all.

In our very first episode, I had the pleasure of meeting the talented broadcasting and yearbook editing team who are bringing Piper’s story to life one conversation at a time. I hope you’ll listen in and enjoy getting to know them as much as I did.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Dr. Jessica Dain, Superintendent

Piper USD 203

Please note that bus times and stop locations are subject to change as additional students are added to routes. We recommend checking your student’s transportation itinerary regularly in Skyward to stay up to date. If you have any questions or concerns, you’re welcome to email the transportation department (jack.andrade@dsbuslines.com) or call our office directly (913-721-9019)— we’re happy to help.

To assist families in locating bus stops within subdivisions, temporary signage has been posted at designated locations. These signs will remain in place for two weeks and will then be removed by our drivers.

Family App Available for Real-Time Bus Tracking

You can also use the Family App to view your child’s bus route in real time. If you experience any issues with the app, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for support.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support in ensuring a smooth start to the school year.

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, our nursing team has important information to share with you. Please click here to view important Back to School information for families.

We appreciate your attention to this and look forward to a safe and healthy start to the school year.

Gloria Baker and Matt Braithwaite, Piper Early Childhood Center custodians, for their outstanding hard work over this summer in preparing the building for staff and students. Gloria and Matt are our August Classified #PurpleReign Award winners.

Stacy Haworth and Cierha Berry, elementary art teachers at Piper Prairie Elementary School and Piper Creek Elementary School, for their creative design of the new tricycle path at the Early Childhood Center. Stacy and Cierha are our August Certified Purple Reign Award winners.

Text messages will now accompany emails and phone calls to share important updates, including weather-related notices and cancelations. To setup text alerts, please follow the link below for instructions on updating your contact information in Parent Skyward to ensure you're connected.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact your building secretary.

The September Board of Education Meeting will take place on Monday, September 8, at 6 p.m., in the Board Room. Community stakeholders who wish to address the Board of Education should complete the following form (linked below) and send the completed form to the Board Clerk, Kim Buckner, at kim.buckner@piperschools.us no later than 12 p.m. (noon) the day of the meeting.

Access Board Docs (Agendas and Corresponding Reports)

Reminder that patrons can access agendas and corresponding reports via the website prior to or after each Board of Education meeting. For access, click here, where you will find agendas and reports from previous Board meetings.

Grayson Thompson, Piper High School junior, was recognized for his Eagle Scout project, which brought vision to life through careful painting of the path and the thoughtful construction of the new tricycle parking lot at Piper's Early Childhood Center.

Emily Franz, Piper High School junior, was recognized for earning first place in the nation for her Professional Presentation, titled "Protecting Our Educators," at the FCCLA National Conference in Orlando this summer.

Click here for highlights from the August Board of Education meeting.