Social media is playing a big role in the Parsons school district.

USD 503 Social Media Manager Matthew Peak spoke to the board of education about the growth the district has seen via social media. The district posts information to Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook, with Facebook being the most used platform. Teachers, coaches and administrators have worked together the last few years to share more of what is going on in the schools and the accomplishments of the students.

Peak says there has been growth in Facebook follower numbers for all the schools and the district office, in the last year. Lincoln increased by 219 followers, Garfield by 182 followers, Guthridge by 133 followers, Parsons Middle School by 500 followers, Parsons High School by 633 followers and the district office by 346 followers. In the last 28 days, posts for the six buildings have reached over 87,000 views.