The Compass Notes for Families

Hey Compass Families!

What an amazing first week of school at Compass Elementary! Our building has been filled with so many smiles, excitement, and positive energy as we welcomed our students back for the 26-27 school year.

Throughout the week, students have been working hard to learn and practice our routines and procedures, while becoming familiar with our CHAMPS and ALL-IN expectations. We have seen students learning what it means to be respectful, responsible, safe, and ready to learn in classrooms, hallways, the cafeteria, playground, and throughout the building.

And, of course, the learning has already begun! Our classrooms are buzzing with students engaging in lessons, building relationships, asking questions, and getting back into the rhythm of school. It has been exciting to see so much learning happening already!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Compass staff for the energy, care, patience, and dedication they have shown throughout this first week. They have worked tirelessly to make sure our students feel welcomed, supported, and ready to learn.

Most importantly, thank you to our Compass families for your partnership. We know that a successful school year is built on a strong partnership between school, students, and families. We are grateful to have you alongside us!

The first week is just the beginning, and we are already excited about what lies ahead. We look forward to an extraordinary school year filled with learning, growth, connection, and countless opportunities for our students to shine.

Here’s to an incredible year at Compass! Go Pirates!

Mr. White and Mrs. Page

Come and find out who your Kinder-Teacher is this year!!! We can't wait for 5:00!

**** You will need to park in the upper parking lot and enter through the main doors. We will have popsicles in the cafeteria (not on the playground). The lower parking lot doors will be locked.

**** Don't forget your school supplies!

Join us from 5-6:30pm for a Community Tailgate at Platte City's Price Chopper before we cheer on the Platte County Pirates for their first home football game. The game starts at 7pm at Pirate Stadium.

• Show your Pirate Pride: Wear orange and black on Friday, August 28
• Enjoy the entertainment and have some fun! From 5-6 p.m., the PCHS drumline, dance team, cheerleaders, and PCC youth cheerleaders will perform. Get your photo taken with the PC the Parrot Mascot, get your facepainted, get a fun balloon animal, and get some Pirate swag!
• Grab some food before heading to the stadium! Free hot dogs, chips, and water courtesy of Price Chopper, free popcorn courtesy of Nodaway Valley Bank, free temporary tattoos courtesy of Central Bank, and Kona Ice and PTA spirit wear available for purchase.
• Visit the Pirates ROCK Table at the Football Game: Get your free megaphone full of popcorn
• Congratulate our Got Character Seniors: During pregame, our 120! 2026-27 Got Character Seniors will be recognized; these seniors will connect with our elementary and middle schools throughout the year to promote good character and healthy choices.

Pirates ROCK (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) is a program designed to surround our families with examples of strong character traits through school experiences, at home, and reinforced in their community. On Friday, August 28, we kick off our 21st year of Pirates ROCK!

• Friday, August 28: K Meet the Teacher Night 5-6:00
• Monday, September 7: No School- Labor Day
• Monday, September 21: Students-No School (Professional Learning Day for Staff)
• September 28-October 2: Homecoming Spirit Week
• October 2: Homecoming, 3-hour early dismissal; Parade, 3pm, 4th Street Platte City; Football Game 7pm
• October 14: PCHS Fall Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences
• October 16: End of 1st Quarter, 3-hour early dismissal
• October 21: Middle School Fall Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences
• October 23: Report Cards Go Home
• October 28: Pre-K and Elementary Fall Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences
• October 29: No School, Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences - All Schools
• October 30: No School

A couple quick reminders:

• First bell: 8:30 a.m. – Students may enter the building.

• Tardy bell: 8:45 a.m.

• Dismissal: Begins at 3:33. If your student is a car rider, please make sure you have a tag (see front office). A reminder that all parents should remain in vehicle and our staff will help students get in vehicles. If you need to buckle your child in, please pull into a parking spot. This allows the car rider line to continue to move smoothly.

Let’s make it a great year—together!

If you need information related to school in Platte County, please see the button below. It will direct you to the Platte County website, specifically for parents!

It is linked HERE!

There are youth leadership shirts for sale on your Parent Portal!

The shirts look like this!

If you are interested in purchasing one, please log into your Portal and order one! We plan to get these ordered by October!

They are 18$ a shirt.

All tickets for PCR-3 athletic events are digital. Fans can purchase tickets online through GoFan or by presenting a card or mobile payment option at the ticket gate. All major credit cards are accepted, along with Apple Pay and Google Pay. A regular season game is $7 for adults and $5 for students. PCHS students and fans aged 55 and older are admitted free with a valid ID. Click here for a link to purchase all sports passes and individual tickets.

Since 2005, Pirates ROCK (Raising Outstanding Character Kids) has helped shape a strong culture of character across Platte County School District. More than 20 years later and beginning with the 2026-27 school year, we're building on that tradition by aligning Pirates ROCK with our Portrait of a Graduate essential skills.

This evolution creates a more consistent, student-centered approach to character development by focusing on the six essential skills that prepare learners to thrive in school, careers, and life. Students will continue to be recognized for demonstrating outstanding character while developing the competencies that support our mission of ensuring every learner thrives in an ever-changing world with confidence and resilience, all through a consistent framework and shared language as they grow from kindergarten through graduation.

Throughout the year, we'll focus on these essential skills:

• August/September: Effective Communication
• October/November: Self-Awareness
• December/January: Personal Connections
• February: Personal Growth
• March: Problem-Solving
• April: Global Connections

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Those are located on your Parent Portal now. Please log in and sign as soon as possible!

Thank you!

We want families to stay connected to all Compass information. We invite you to use the buttons below to visit our social media and platforms.

You can always pick up the phone and give us a call anytime. The school number is 816.858.0172. If you have a specific question for administration, please email us at white.eric@pcr3schools.org (Mr. White, Principal) or page.allison@pcr3schools.org (Mrs. Allison Page, Assistant Principal).

You may sign up to eat lunch with your student(s) starting the week of September 8th!

Compass has partnered with Hero Martial Arts, a local Martial Arts studio in the KC Area.

During the year, their studio will partner with our PE teachers to teach skills aligned to leadership and character, to all students during their PE class.

Students will also recieve the opportunity to sign up for a free martial arts classes at Compass Elementary!

See the flyer below to sign up! There are two sessions: one offered for 2 weeks in the Fall and another offered in the spring of 2027 for 2 weeks!

We are excited for our new partnership!

It is our goal to help support all of our Platte County families who may need assistance paying negative lunch balances. Now you can help by contributing to our negative meal balance fund. Thank you for considering a donation to help families pay down meal debt. Every contribution makes a real difference for families in our community. Feel free to pass this information along to any community organization that may be interested in assisting with this fund.

Use this link to make a donation:

Negative Meal Balance Fund

Here are some tidbits of important information about Compass Elementary:

Our SUMMER office hours (beginning on 8/3/26-8/24/26) are 7:30 am -3:30 pm.

Regular school day office hours starting on 8/25 run from 8:15 am - 4:15 pm.

• Students can enter the building: 8:30 a.m.
• Official start of school: 8:45 a.m.
• Dismissal-Car Riders, Walkers and Y-Club: 3:33 p.m.
• Dismissal-Bus Riders: 3:50 p.m.

schultz.dawn@pcr3schools.org, beall.andrea@pcr3schools.org, tyler.julie@pcr3schools.org

Device insurance for student devices has moved to a new system for the 2026-27 school year. Families who wish to participate must enroll by October 1 through your PowerSchool Parent Portal account.

• Enrollment Cost: $30 per student device
• Free/Reduced Meal Students: $0 enrollment cost
• How to Enroll: Log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal account and complete the Insurance Form under "Forms." Via the PowerSchool app, go to "More," then "Forms." The $30 enrollment fee will be collected within the form.

Insurance can significantly reduce the cost of repairs or replacement. With insurance, the cost for a standard repair is $40, while lost or stolen devices have a $100 replacement fee. Without insurance, families are responsible for the increased repair or replacement costs. Visit the One-to-One Learning page of our website for additional Student Device FAQs and responsibilities.

Replacement costs without insurance:

• K-2: $400
• Grades 3-8: $475
• Grades 9-12: $500

Additional fees apply: Case replacement ($40 with insurance/$110 without), Apple-certified charger replacement ($40 with or without insurance), and cleaning fee for sticker removal ($20 with or without insurance).

Questions? Please contact us at the school for assistance.

The PCR-3 Treasure Chest is a stocked resource center providing food, milk, and toiletries for PCR-3 students and families in need. Qualifying families will receive a weekly form via email to sign up or can call 816-858-7001 for assistance.

Families will receive an email with approval to come to the Treasure Chest on Wednesdays from 4-6pm at the new Treasure Chest site (south side of Paxton building).

Please take a look below if you are interested in being a Compass Watch D.O.G. this year!

YMCA Y-Club enrollment is underway for the new school year!

The Before and After School Program available to families in the Platte County R-3 School District is Y Club. With Y Club before and after school, children in kindergarten through 5th grade will enjoy and benefit from homework enrichment, physical activity, and small and large group activities with a focus on building community and youth voice and leadership. Full-time and part-time Y Club is available at Compass, along with Y Club on days when school is out of session for inclement weather, seasonal breaks, and other days off (enrollment permitting). Operating hours are each weekday from 6:30 a.m. until school begins, and again after school until 6:00 p.m.

Spots are limited so please complete the 26-27 Y Club Enrollment Form at KansasCityYMCA.org/Yclub to secure your spot.

If you have any questions about the Y Club program, please contact YMCA at 816-360-3390.

Email: white.eric@pcr3schools.org
Website: https://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com/site/Default.aspx?PageID=15
Location: 401 Kentucky Avenue, Platte City, MO, USA
Phone: 816-858-0172
Facebook: Facebook.com/CompassElementarySchool
Twitter: @CompassElemPCR3