The Compass Notes for Families

Hello Compass Families!

We have officially made it to the end of our third week of school! It has been exciting to see so much learning happening across our classrooms each day. Our teachers and students have really been diving into the curriculum, and we love seeing the energy, engagement, and excitement for learning throughout the building.

We also finally got to enjoy the playground a bit this week! We are definitely looking forward to some cooler weather so our students can spend even more time enjoying the outdoors.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership between home and school. We truly appreciate everything you do to support our students and Compass.

Go Pirates!

Mr. White and Mrs. Page

Homecoming 2026: The Magic Lives On

Platte County School District's Homecoming festivities run September 28-October 3. This year's theme is "The Magic Lives On," - a Disney theme. Visit this event page for information on Homecoming activities, including spirit week information, the Homecoming Victory Supper, parade, and football game.

This week our attendance did decline compared to the previous week.

Please consider the following when deciding whether or not to send your student to school:

Daily, the sign below will be updated to reflect the day's attendance numbers & percentages.

We are trying to show the importance of being at school. Every minute counts!

Let’s show our amazing staff just how much we appreciate everything they do! We’re looking for volunteers to help make the day extra special.

**Sign up here:**
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5AE2EA4FDC52-65308742-september#/

Our Fall Carnival is almost here! Help us create a fun and memorable day for our students, families, and community. There are plenty of ways to pitch in, and we’d love to have you on the team!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA5AE2EA4FDC52-64767788-2026#/

Want to shout out a staff member at Compass for their amazing work? Fill out the form above!

• 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

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!

• PCHS Pirate Store will sell Limited Edition apparel (in person only - not available online) at the game (see attached)
• Offering 3 Shirt and 2 Hat options / Sold at $25 each (USA and Camo Themed)
• Offering a 10% Discount for all with a Military ID
• Offering a Free USA/CAMO Game Swag Item for every item purchased up to 5 items (while supplies last)

• PCHS Pirate Store has a limited supply of HOCO T-Shirts for sale ($25 each)
• You may also order online -- ALL HOCO ORDERS ARE DUE BY 9/18 at midnight so we have enough time to get your ordered delivered to you for 10/2 Homecoming. Hoodies, crewnecks, long sleeves, and t-shirts all available online (t-shirts only in person and limited supply)




HOMECOMING APPAREL:

• https://stores.inksoft.com/pchs_pirates/shop/home

Join us for Military Appreciation Night at the September 18 home football game vs. Smithville! We have a variety of activities planned to recognize our community's current and former military members. Wear your red, white, and blue, or Pirate Orange, and don’t miss the 180th Airlift Squadron C-130 flyover during the National Anthem. Be in your seats before kickoff!

• Pirates vs. Smithville Warriors, September 18, Pirate Stadium, kickoff at 7pm
• Digital tickets to the game

YARD SIGNS (order by 9/18 at midnight)

• https://plattecountyhsfallyardsign2026.itemorder.com/shop/closed/

HELP SPREAD THE WORD! PCHS Pirate Store Yard Signs (9.4 - 9.18). We need help spreading the word throughout the entire district because these Yard Signs are for any and all Pirates and Pirate supporters.

• Below is the ordering link and attached is the Flyer. Reach out if you have any questions or need anything else from us. Appreciate the support and the help!

Calling all Pirate Dancers K-5th grade! The PCHS Treasures Dance Team is hosting a Mini Treasures Clinic on October 6. Participants are then invited to perform on October 9 at Pirate Stadium!

See details below and use the sign up form to register.

Mini Treasures Camp Rock Dance Clinic: Come dance with PCHS TREASURES Dance Team!

• Clinic: October 6th, 5:30-7:30pm at PCHS North Gym
• Performance: October 9th, 6pm at Pirate Stadium
• Cost: $35, includes t-shirt & bow
• Questions: Treasurespchs@gmail.com

Safety is our District's top priority. PCR-3 has a system of safety and security measures in place, including trained security staff, secure entryways, ongoing monitoring, and partnership with local law enforcement.

We remind parents, staff, and students that school safety is the responsibility of the entire school community. Please follow the principle of "see something, say something." If anyone (student, parent, staff member, community member) sees or hears anything of concern, please contact the District office at (816) 858-5420 so that those concerns can be investigated. You and your child can also easily report tips on bullying, harassment, or any safety issue you're concerned about through our online Safe Schools Alert system. Every tip is immediately logged in the system and our administration is notified so that they can investigate and take appropriate action. Each building's website has the Safe Schools icon located within the “quick links” bar on the homepage.

We’re excited for another amazing year of sports, friendships, inclusion, and FUN! To participate as a Special Olympics athlete, students must:

• Be enrolled in the Platte County R-3 School District
• Be 8 years or older
• Meet Special Olympics Missouri eligibility requirements by having an intellectual disability or closely related developmental disability that impacts general learning and adaptive skills such as self-care, independent living, recreation, work, or self-direction.

Think your student might qualify or want to learn more? Check out the flier and join us for the parent/registration meeting on September 16. We can’t wait for another great year with our PCR-3 Unified family!

PDF Attached-

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).

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.

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

We are not able to accommodate families in the lunchroom on Fridays. You can take your student out or eat in your car or on the ledge in front of the building.

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

All parents are asked to review the 2026-27 Elementary School Parent/Student Handbook with their student and complete the acknowledgement form in the PowerSchool Parent Portal by as soon as pssible. The handbook can be found on Parent Portal or on our website here.

If using the PowerSchool mobile app:

• Select the More icon at the bottom of your Dashboard.
• Tap Forms.
• Choose Platte County School District Parent/Student Handbook.

• Sign in to PowerSchool Parent Portal.
• From the left menu, select Forms.
• Choose Platte County School District Parent/Student Handbook.

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

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.

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