Dragon News for Families
September 2024
School Hours: 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
School Phone: (816) 359-4510
Principal: Tara Kalis
School Based Therapist: Matthew Fey
Administrative Assistant: Amy Rockey
Nurse: Melissa Coleman
Many parents ask, “When is my child sick enough to stay home from school?” This is not always an easy question to answer! We hope that these tips can help! A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff. We suggest making a plan for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a comforting place for your child to stay if he/she is ill.
YOU SHOULD NOT SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IF HE/SHE HAS
- Fever in the past 24 hours
- Vomiting in the past 24 hours
- Diarrhea in the past 24 hours
- Chills
- Strep Throat (must have been taking an antibiotic for at least 24 hours before returning to school)
- Bad cold, with a very runny nose or bad cough, especially if it has kept the child awake at night
If your child becomes ill at school and the teacher or school nurse feel the child is too sick to benefit from school or is contagious to other children, you will be called to come and take him/her home from school. It is essential that the school health office have a phone number where you can be contacted during the day and an emergency number in the event you cannot be reached. Please be sure that arrangements can be made to transport your child home from school and that childcare is available in case of illness. If your daytime or emergency phone number changes during the year, please notify the school immediately.
Please call the School Health Office if you have any questions or concerns.
Melissa Coleman,LPN
Russell Jones Education Center - Nurse
colemanm@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Office: (816) 359-4514
Park Hill School District uses Infinite Campus as our student information system. You can access your child’s essential school information and district information quickly! This includes Attendance, Grades, Schedule, Bus Information, Technology Fees and School Communications.
Infinite Campus - Parent Portal
You can also use the FirstView® bus-tracking app, provided by our transportation provider, First Student. You can download the FirstView® app on your smartphone or use the app on your computer by visiting firstviewapp.com.
Using FirstView®, you can track your child’s bus in real-time, set up alerts to notify you when their bus is at a certain location, and you can link up to three email accounts. The app is password protected, to keep your child safe.
Student and Family Support Services
If you need access to services to support your family, please reach out to our School Based Therapist, Matthew at (816) 359-6914 to seek more information or access the link below.
Kid Guard Insurance
Parents can purchase additional insurance protection for accidents that may occur during school classes and while students are away from school, at home, during weekends and vacation periods, including the summer months. For information regarding this optional coverage, visit www.kidguardinsurance.com for additional benefit and on-line enrollment information.
Meal Assistance Program
Families who think they qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program will need to apply after August 1, 2024. This is a program you must reapply for each school year. If your child is eligible for free or reduced meal benefits, you can also receive additional benefits at Park Hill High School such as fee waivers, activity passes, free screenings and more.
Click HERE for more information.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school social worker, Matthew Fey at feyj@parkhill.k12.mo.us or at 816-359-6914
If you need the application translated, please use this link. https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/translated-applications
Park Hill Clothing Center
The Park Hill School District PTA runs a clothing center that provides free, gently used clothing, plus new socks and underwear to district students. Please visit our Facebook page for updated information.
The PTA Clothing Center serves all Park Hill School District students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The PTA asks you to bring proof that you are currently enrolled in the Park Hill district. This could be a student ID, dated letter from a principal or social worker, class schedule, or enrollment form. You can also show us the district portal with student information in it.
The Park Hill Clothing Closet is available to all Park Hill Families on the following dates and times during the 2024-25 school year:
September 3rd & 17th 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
- October 1st & 15th 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
- November 5th & 19th 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
- December 3rd & 17th 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
- January 7th & 21st 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
- February 4th & 18th 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
- March 4th & 18th 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
- April 1st & 15th 10am-12pm and 5pm-7pm
- May 6th 4pm-6pm
Our employees are the real deal and the reason we are so successful. We would like to recognize them for all they do for our students. Each month, the district recognizes a pre-K or elementary teacher, a secondary teacher and a support staff member. Nominate an employee for this award by clicking the button below.
