The Compass Notes for Families

• Student Crew Halloween Fun: October 26-28

• October 23: Report Cards Go Home
• October 28: Pre-K and Elementary Fall Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences - 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
• October 29: No School, Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences - 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• October 30: No School
• November 2: PLD Day (no school for students)

Hello Compass Families!

We have had another great week of student learning, engagement, and fun experiences throughout Compass! It is exciting to see the learning taking place in our classrooms and the progress students are making each day.

Report cards will be shared today, and we look forward to connecting with families during parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday and Thursday next week. These conferences are a great opportunity to celebrate student successes, discuss progress toward learning goals, and continue working together to support each student's growth.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's learning. We appreciate all you do to support our students and staff, and we look forward to seeing many of you next week!

Go Pirates!

Mr. White and Mrs. Page

Oct. 23-29: Book Fair Sales

Oct. 28: Parent/Teacher Conferences/Reading Under the Stars (See Flier) | 4:30–8 PM

Oct. 29: Parent-Teacher Conferences | 8 AM–3:30 PM

Nov. 13: Compass Bingo Night (See Flier)

Thank you for supporting Compass PTA and our school community!

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

Nominate Them for Orange Crush! Platte County School District is starting a new tradition to recognize the employees who make a difference every day.

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.

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!

Celebrations and Birthdays We believe it is important for the school to recognize our students on their birthday and other special days. However, for several reasons including increased food allergies, preservation of the instructional day, and student equality, students are not allowed to bring treats from home or have flowers/balloons or other items delivered to the classroom for birthdays, going-away parties, or other personal events. Each classroom teacher will recognize the student in a special way to celebrate his or her birthday. If a student receives a delivery at school, the student will be notified to come to the office to view the item. Parents will be responsible for transporting the item home. Birthday party invitations may only be distributed if invitations are given to every student in the class.

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Parent Report Card Guides

Click the Parent Guides below for additional information to interpret your child's report card.

• Kindergarten
• 1st Grade
• 2nd Grade
• 3rd Grade
• 4th Grade
• 5th Grade

In the Platte County R-3 School District, we believe student achievement occurs through clearly defined standards and authentic learning opportunities. We strive to provide accurate, meaningful, and timely feedback to both students and parents throughout the learning process. Reporting of student achievement reflects student progress toward mastery of key academic concepts and identifies multiple pathways to deeper learning.

This school year, we are updating our elementary standards-based scoring guide from a 1-4 scale to five categories: Not Yet (NY), Developing (D), Approaching (A), Proficient (P) and Exceeding (E). These categories provide a clearer picture of where students are in their learning and what they need to continue growing.

A student’s proficiency level is based on evidence gathered through multiple assessments and learning experiences over time, not simply an accumulation of points or assignment grades. Teachers consider the most consistent and recent evidence to determine a student’s current understanding and ability to demonstrate grade-level standards.

Our goal is to provide families with meaningful information about student progress, celebrate growth, and help every learner continue moving forward.

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.

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.

Make a donation to our Negative Meal Balance Fund.

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.

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:

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

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 29 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.

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!

• November 20
• December 18
• January 29
• February 26
• March 26
• April 30
• May 14

Regular school day office hours run from 8:15am - 4:15pm.

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

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

We want families to stay connected to all Compass information. We invite you to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X. 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).