Mrs. Jewell (PK4) and Ms. Sarina (PK3) learned a lot at the HighScope conference! We’d like to thank district leadership for valuing Early Childhood education, Ms. Lisa for encouraging us to go, and our co-workers for taking care of things while we were gone! 💙
3 days ago, Perry Early Childhood Center
HighScope conference
Our School District will be celebrating Kansas Fitness day this week!! We will have a field day for 5/6 grade and all LES students!
5 days ago, Jacki Aldrich
Celebrating Kansas fitness day. 5/6 grade Wed 5/13 field day and LES thur 5/14 Field Day.
USD 343 and the ALICE Training® Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to Perry-Lecompton. The course will be held at PLHS on July 30 and 31st.

This two-day instructor course teaches proactive response option survival strategies for violent critical incidents
ensuring a trauma-informed approach to civilian active threat response training. The age and ability appropriate training and robust resources make it the best training in the market to bring to our community. The goal of the ALICE program is to empower individuals to participate in their own survival in the gap between when a violent situation begins and when law enforcement arrives.

ALICE Training is a solution of Navigate360 and is a valuable course for everyone: law enforcement, schools, universities, hospitals, businesses, and places of worship. Completing the ALICE Instructor Certification course provides individuals with certification in ALICE proactive options-based responses, preparing them to take those same strategies back to their organization and community. Additionally, registrants will gain access to exclusive ALICE resources and ongoing support. The price of the training is $749, and registration can be completed online at: https://web.cvent.com/event/b184b3d2-90d0-4fad-a223-aab3c396ca74/summary?RefId=social

ALICE is aligned with recommendations from the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Education, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and many State government agencies.

About ALICE Training
ALICE Training is the original proactive options-based response program that prepares civilians with life skills to increase survivability in the face of violence. ALICE addresses the fallacies of a one-size-fits-all response plan by explaining the truths and realities of Violent Critical Incidents. The reality is that extremely tragic outcomes in these events can be mitigated and are very much survivable. Through training and empowerment, citizens can apply the ALICE proactive response options and improve their chances of survival in any environment where they are confronted by an active shooter or violent intruder. ALICE strategies are taught with a trauma-informed approach and recommended by many Federal and State official guidelines. For More Information about ALICE Training Institute, Contact us at press@alicetraining.com.
11 days ago, USD 343
Thank you Ms. Lisa for all you do for your staff and the students at the Early Childhood Center! We love you! Happy Principals Day!!
12 days ago, Perry Early Childhood Center
principals say
principals day
principals day

For students having physicals on May 1st or May 15th after school hours:
Leaving and returning? Enter through the Middle School doors.
Staying after school? Wait by the Middle School office.
Arrival: Please arrive 10–15 minutes early for paperwork and vitals
Location: Physicals will be held in the wrestling building. I will get students there.

16 days ago, Jacki Aldrich

I can't believe it, but May is almost here. The end of the year is flying by. It has been a pleasure taking care of all your children this school year. This summer, I will do my best to check my work phone and email, but may not be every day. So, if you reach out it may take a few days to get back to you, but I will! -Nurse Jacki

19 days ago, Jacki Aldrich
May 2026 nurse newsletter. Summer safety tips: sun, heat, activities, pools. Reminders for paperwork next year. List of all may activities. Can reach nurse over the summer, but email will be checks only periodically.
As we close out Every Kid Healthy Week, tonight is a night for Family engagement!
22 days ago, Jacki Aldrich
Lists of fun family activities
Every Kid Healthy Week continues. Today’s focus is vital: Vaping and Nicotine Prevention. Take a moment to educate your children and offer a safe space for them to ask for help if they're struggling to quit
23 days ago, Jacki Aldrich
depicts different devices that students carry and can easily conceal. 2 videos on vaping toxicities and the use of illegal vaping devices.
We love our Ms. Ronda! Happy administrative assistant day! Thank you for all you do! 💙
23 days ago, Perry Early Childhood Center
Ronda
admin assistant day
admin assistant day
admin assistant day

It's Physical Activity day of Every Kid Healthy Week: Get out there and do something fun!

24 days ago, Jacki Aldrich
Description of how to be active as a family

Midwest Muscle and Joint continues to be a proud supporter of USD 343! They are offering free physicals again this year for incoming 7-12th graders participating in KSHSAA activities, but with a new, more convenient setup. To help families avoid the summer scramble and transportation hurdles, physicals will be held during school hours (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) on May 1st and May 15th.

Please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AAFAF29A7FFC52-63669617-physicals

25 days ago, Jacki Aldrich
Free 26-27 school year sports physicals, provided by Midwest Muscle and Joint Clinic. 5/1 and 5/15/26 1-4 pm
It's Tasty Tuesday of Every Kid Healthy Week!
25 days ago, Jacki Aldrich
Tasty Tuesday of Every Kid Healthy Week. It is Nutrition Education day. Links to videos for each school level

Thank you to all who came to support our surrounding hospitals during our blood drive on 4/16/26! We have met our goal for the year which was 50. We collected 66 units this year. Special Thanks to my Seniors Josie Boyden and Tilly Johnson for all your assistance this year.

26 days ago, Jacki Aldrich
list of donors who helped us reach 33 pints of blood collected
It is Mindfulness Monday in our Every Kid Healthy Week!
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
Take a look at the you tube video to find out what Mindfulness truly is and a way to practice it.
26 days ago, Jacki Aldrich
Mindfulness Monday: You tube Link for a video on what mindfulness is and a way to practice

This week we will be celebrating Every Kid Healthy Week. It is a national movement taking action to make schools healthier places, so kids can learn to eat right, be physically active and get equipped for success.
Healthy kids are better learners!

27 days ago, Jacki Aldrich
Every Kid Healthy Week 2026 schedule: 4/20 Mindfulness Monday, 2/21 Tasty Tuesday, 4/22 Wellness Wednesday, 4/23 Thoughtful Thursday, 4/24 Family Friday
Dear USD 343 Perry-Lecompton Families and Staff,

Due to Heavy Rain, High winds gust (70mph), large hail, and a potential tornado or two, ALL USD 343 Perry-Lecompton Public Schools, including Childcare will be dismissing at 1pm today, 4/17/26. Buses will begin their routes at 1pm.

The safety of our students, staff, and families is our highest priority, and considering the current weather forecast may make it very unsafe to send students home later in the afternoon.

All after-school activities, practices, and evening events are also CANCELLED for today.

Please monitor our district website, social media channels, and your registered email and phone for further updates. Families are encouraged to exercise caution on roads.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your building office.

Again, we will be dismissing all USD 343 Schools at 1:OO pm today due to forecasted weather, scheduled to hit around normal school ending time.
29 days ago, USD 343
Mrs. Jewell's Pre-K 4 classes are published authors! Our book is titled "Down by the Lake" and it's a rhyming book. The kids worked so hard on it. We celebrated with a publishing party with pictures, snacks, and of course autographing all of our friend's books!
about 1 month ago, Perry Early Childhood Center
am class
pm class
looking at books
looking at books
love our books
love our books
love our books
love our books
autographing
autographing

A few days away from 4/16/26 Blood Drive. We are so close to our goal! https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/86459

about 1 month ago, Jacki Aldrich
blood drive 4/16/26, 9 am - 1:45 pm in the wrestling building at PLHS. Link to sign up

Let's beat our numbers from 2025, which were the biggest in 20 years! We donated 57 pints. We are at 37 currently, from our drive in November! We can surpass last year easily!!! Plus, if we can get 50 we get a scholarship for my seniors who have spent time helping me set up and making the drives successful. https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/86459

about 1 month ago, Jacki Aldrich
4/16/2026 Blood donation. 9am-1:45 pm wrestling building at PLHS. link to sign up
We are so grateful for our wonderful paraprofessionals! Happy Paraprofessional Day to the ladies that help the teachers and the students of the ECC. We ❤️U!
about 1 month ago, Perry Early Childhood Center
para appreciation