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27-03-2025
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Parsons High School horticulture class raising funds for greenhouse project
PARSONS, Kans. — A horticulture class at Parsons High School is hoping to raise nearly $8,000 to complete a long desired project. While the Viking Farms class already has a container for hydroponics, they'll soon be getting a hoop house. The tunneled greenhouse structure was funded thanks to an $8,000 grant secured by Grow Labette. But, a desire to have electricity installed for year-round planting comes with an added cost of around $7,800. Right now, the current container only allows students to grow leafy greens and herbs. The new hoop house, with electricity, would help the greenhouse maintain a higher temperature so they could grow vegetables, and even tropical fruits. 'A greenhouse would give us the opportunity to learn how to grow in the soil, during the school year to be able to utilize the school year a little bit more for learning different types of growing methods. How to maintain soil health and stuff like that,' said Kelsey Fabrycky, Viking Farms teacher. 'More sunlight, direct sunlight, and fresher air compared to what's in the trailer. The watering system will probably be different. Just a lot more different parts to it because this one's more hydroponic based, and the new one will probably be more soil based,' said Luke Paige, Parsons High School junior. 'I hope to learn how to grow more things. Instead of just going into the container I want to go into a different area to see how things are grown in there too,' said Janiyah Standifer, Parsons High School sophomore. The class will hold a series of fundraisers to help secure the funding for the electricity's installation. The first will be next week, April 5, from 9 to 3 at the Cardinal Station. The shop will be selling a tea called Flower Power to help the kids raise money. Students will also be selling ferns and succulents, as well as helping with deliveries. The second fundraiser will be a free lunch on May 3 from noon to 3. It's a 'farm fest' to celebrate sponsors and let the community see what the class has been up to both inside and outside the current hydroponic container. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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10-02-2025
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Education commissioner recognizes Parsons teachers for their dedication
PARSONS, Kan. —An education version of a 'State of the State' took place today at Parsons High School. Education Commissioner Dr. Randy Watson was the featured speaker in front of faculty and staff from the district. Today was a professional development day, so there were no classes. Education commissioner recognizes Parsons teachers for their dedication Parsons Deputy Chief Dennis Dodd inspiring next generation of officers Kansas Labor Report shows job growth; slight unemployment rise Kansas man arrested for attempting to meet teen for sex at library Parsons Police target domestic violence with specialized unit He told them what many of them probably realize but what some may have needed to hear—the work they do on a daily basis is making a huge impact on the lives of students. And doing things like this in districts across the state is just as important. 'We have 286 school districts. We accredit another 90 private systems. Most of those systems spend every day working with kids and think, 'I wonder if anyone even notices this work?' — outside of maybe a family. And, so, I wanted to come tell them, yes, we do notice it. It's being evident by the way they're impacting kids' lives,' said Dr. Watson Dr. Watson also stressed the importance of attendance and students being involved in other activities as vital to their success. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
