Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools

Husband, father, brother, son, dedicated educator and committed to continuous learning and improving.

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

Platte County R-3 Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026 due to slick road conditions in several areas. Be safe and stay warm.

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

Platte County R-3 School District will have a traditional inclement weather day (no school, no virtual learning) for Monday, January 26, 2026 due to road conditions in many of our neighborhoods as well as extreme windchills predicted for tomorrow. Stay safe and warm Pirates!

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

State champs! What a game! What a season!

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

Platte County R-3 Schools will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 due to hazardous road conditions. Stay safe and warm, Pirates. We anticipate reopening on Wednesday and look forward to seeing everyone then.

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

Pirates moving on to the state championship! Well done team, well done!

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

Today it begins. We are approaching this new school year with excitement and determination. We will learn, grow, and make the most of every opportunity. We are United by Pride, Driven by Purpose! #pcr3proud

[PlatteCountyPirates @PlatteCountyR3]

Today we kicked off Pirate Boot Camp with 47 new extraordinary educators joining PCR-3! Dr. Drew White reiterated 3 things for success:
1️⃣ Believe in your students
2️⃣ Collaborate with team members to support students
3️⃣ Make sure students believe in themselves
#PCR3Proud 🧡🖤

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

Exciting night in Platte County!

[PlatteCountyPirates @PlatteCountyR3]

A big night for Pirate Nation! We broke ground on PCHS Phase 2 and cut the ribbon at the finish line of our brand new track - now open to the public! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🧡🖤
Thank you to our students, staff, admin, designers, contractors, and community for your continued support. #PCR3Proud

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

On our way to a great year!

[PlatteCountyPirates @PlatteCountyR3]

Today we kicked off Pirate Boot Camp with 47 new extraordinary educators joining PCR-3! Dr. Drew White reiterated 3 things for success:
1️⃣ Believe in your students
2️⃣ Collaborate with team members to support students
3️⃣ Make sure students believe in themselves
#PCR3Proud 🧡🖤

[Drew Maddux @DrewMaddux]

FOCUS ON WHAT YOU CAN CONTROL!

“The more concerned we become over the things we can't control, the less we will do with the things we can control.”

– John Wooden

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

Platte County School District is excited to welcome you!

[PlatteCountyPirates @PlatteCountyR3]

🧡🖤New students can enroll online at https://t.co/Yz3A65hJGc. New families are welcome to visit our schools during normal hours starting today, or during our night offering on July 30 from noon-7pm. See back to school dates here: https://t.co/H7VX2Ez7cW. #PCR3ThingstoKnow 🏫✨

[PlatteCountyPirates @PlatteCountyR3]

🧡🖤New students can enroll online at https://t.co/Yz3A65hJGc. New families are welcome to visit our schools during normal hours starting today, or during our night offering on July 30 from noon-7pm. See back to school dates here: https://t.co/H7VX2Ez7cW. #PCR3ThingstoKnow 🏫✨

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Honored to speak to all these great leaders! 👇

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

https://t.co/eLw8MhrDrB

[MSHSAA @MSHSAAOrg]

RUN-RULE WALK-OFF! Platte County wins the Class 5 Baseball Championship!

📺: https://t.co/9WedlSso3a

[Brian Noller @Noller7Director]

What an incredible moment. So glad to be here to see it. Congrats Pirates!!

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

What a remarkable season of baseball for the Pirates! Class 5 State Champs!

[Dr. Jay Harris, Superintendent of Schools @JayWHarris]

On this Memorial Day, let’s take a moment to honor the fallen, remember the brave, and reflect on our precious freedoms.

[PIRATE ACTIVITIES @PCHSAthletics1]

CONGRATS @pchs_theatre ON WINNING THE @KCStarlight BLUE STAR AWARD FOR BEST MUSICAL!!! What a tremendous honor for our extremely talented students and staff! #pcr3proud