Price-Harris is school with a rich blend of cultural and ethnic diversity. Price-Harris emphasizes communications skills by integrating it into every curriculum area including technology, math and the arts.

Communication Theme:  The communication curriculum is structured to allow kindergarten students to explore the world of communications, and each subsequent grade to explore a different medium.

The Price-Harris Site Council, staff and business partners have worked together to design communication activities that are based on USD259 Curriculum Standards and integrated with the arts.  The activities are filled with rich opportunities to explore a variety of media and to utilize work force skills.

Here are some of the 21st Century Skills our students pursue:

• Podcasting

• Vodcasting

• Broadcasting

• Blogging

• Audio books and Online Publishing

• Global Communication through Interactive Video Conferencing

• Technology Rich Curriculum
   

Price Harris partners with CARES, Inc! CARES, Canine Assistance Rehabilitation Education Services, is a non-profit independent living center which specializes in canine assistance. Our students will take on the community communications service project of developing a promotional video tape and a website for CARES!!

Our Wonderful Business Partners: 

Directions to School: Exit east Kellogg at Woodlawn. Go north on Woodlawn to 9^th St. Go east on 9^th St. to Armour. Go south to the Harris Campus, which is at 7^th and Armour. See Maps for all USD 259 locations.
 

At right:  Tom Gateway, UPN Station Manager, and Corey Tyrell, Fox and UPN graphic artist talked to the 4th grade students about creating a KidCom loggo. Thanks, partners!

Site Council:  Price Harris Site Council is active and involved in our school.  You are welcome to attend our monthly Site Council Meetings. 

Meeting Day: Third Thursday of the month

Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Price-Harris Library
Chairperson: Mrs. Abby Arthur

Parent Teacher's Association:  Our PTO is focused on promoting our school and providing enriching activities for our students.  They sponsor several major events at our school ranging from Spell-A-Thon, Harvest Festival, fundraisers and snacks for staff.  If you would like to get involved, please contact our school.  Our PTO President is Mrs. Patrice Hinecker.

Mission Statement:
Price-Harris will provide a safe, equitable and challenging environment where all students will acquire knowledge and learn skills necessary to become productive citizens, life-long learners and effective communicators.