Platte County School District

Class Reunions/Alumni Events

Please share your activities and events for any Platte County R-3 alumni (staff or students) to be posted in this location. Contact Laura Hulett at 816-858-5420.

All-School Reunion - October 2-4, 2026

Join generations of Pirate alumni for a historic All-School Reunion Weekend tied to Homecoming 2026.

As part of the Platte County High School rebuild project, the original 1963 high school building (the north portion of the current building) will be taken down beginning in January 2027. Reunion Weekend will provide many alumni with a final opportunity to walk the halls where they attended classes, participated in activities, built lifelong friendships, and created memories that have lasted decades.

All-School Reunion Celebration & Tickets

• All-School Reunion Event: Saturday, October 3, 2026, Platte County Fairgrounds, 6-9pm., Dinner begins at 6:30pm. Hosted by the Reunion Planning Committee, this special evening will feature dinner from Scott's Kitchen, entertainment, fellowship, and celebration of Platte County's alumni.
  
  Purchase Tickets ($45 per person):

• By Mail - Make checks payable to: Platte County R-III Pirate Alumni, P.O. Box 161, Platte City, MO 64079
• Online - https://bit.ly/PCHS-All-School-Reunion2026

School Tours & Chalk Talks

• Guided School Tours: Saturday, October 3, 9-10:30am, Meet at the new PCHS Bus Loop Entrance. Hosted by: Jerri Spores (Class of 1990) and Laura Hulett (Class of 1997). Tours will provide alumni with an opportunity to walk through portions of the original 1963 high school building before deconstruction begins in January 2027.
• Chalk Talks: Saturday, October 3, 10:30am-Noon, various locations at Platte County High School. Reconnect with former coaches, teachers, and activity sponsors in small-group settings throughout Platte County High School. Tom Morgan, Chip Sherman, Reggie Burress, Jan Patterson, and Donna Hulett have been confirmed. Additional coaches, teachers, and sponsors will be added as confirmations are received.

Decade Gatherings

• Classes from 1950s & 1960s Alumni Lunch Social: Saturday, October 3, Noon-1pm, at Platte City Pizza Shoppe. Hosted by: Barnie Fisher (Class of 1960), JoKaren Nash Brown (Class of 1960),  and Bill Brown (Class of 1959).
• Classes from 1970s Parade Watch Party:  Friday, October 2, 1:30-4pm, at Frank Offut's front lawn. Hosted by: John Higgins (Class of 1971) and Frank Offut (Class of 1976).
• Classes from 1980s: Gathering to be determined.
• Classes from 1990s Alumni Float: Friday, October 2. Organized by: Adam McGinness (Class of 1991), Kim McGinness (Class of 1991), Marcie McGinness (Class of 1993). 
• Classes from 1990s Pre-Reunion Gathering: October 3 at Platte Ridge Park Shelter, 17130 MO-371, Platte City, MO 64079, Come and go as you please between 4:30-6:30pm. Organized by: Adam McGinness (Class of 1991), Kim McGinness (Class of 1991), Marcie McGinness (Class of 1994). Bring your own beverage.
• Classes from 2000s: Gathering to be determined.
• Classes from 2010-2026 Alumni Post-Game Gathering: Friday, October 2. Immediately following the Homecoming Football Game at Pirate Cove restaurant. Hosted by: Carlos Santos (Class of 2021)
• Additional decade gathering details will be added once confirmed.

Homecoming Events

• Homecoming Parade: Friday, October 2, 3pm, Fourth Street, Platte City.
  • 1990s Alumni Float: Organized by: Adam McGinness (Class of 1991), Kim McGinness (Class of 1991), Marcie McGinness (Class of 1993)
  • 1970s Parade Watch Party: 1:30-4pm. Hosted by: John Higgins (Class of 1971) and Frank Offut (Class of 1976)
  • Alumni classes interested in participating in the parade should contact Kyle Perkins at [email protected].
• Homecoming Football Game: Friday, October 2. Pregame Alumni Recognition: 6:30-7pm. Kickoff: 7pm. Platte County Pirates vs. Smithville Warriors. Reserved alumni seating will be available.

Alumni Worship Service
Anchored in Faith: Sunday, October 4, 10:30am-noon, Platte City First Christian Church. Led by: Pastor Brady Rogers (Class of 1989).  A potluck luncheon hosted by the congregation will follow the service.

Stay Connected
Additional event updates, ticket information, participant announcements, and reunion details will be shared through the PCR-3 Alumni Facebook page. If you have any questions, contact Jerri Spores, at [email protected].

Alumni/Community Engagement Survey

We're reaching out to PCHS graduates and our community with goals to connect you to current events, your graduating class, and initiatives happening at Platte County School District, as well as connect you with current students to provide relevant and meaningful experiences for them.

Please complete the survey linked here (Alumni/Community Engagement Survey) if you are a PCHS graduate or a community member wishing to get involved.

Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame program was started by the PCHS Booster Club in 1999 as a way to recognize special volunteers, former teachers/employees, or anyone who has contributed significantly to the enhancement of the Platte County R-3 School District. Hall of Fame nominations are typically accepted around October 1, and the Hall of Fame inducts new members in January. Click here to view the list of inductees to date.

"Next Level" Pirates

Any former PCHS Pirates who are currently competing in college athletics/activities are encouraged to submit a photo in their college uniform along with the expected college graduation date to Gabe Middleton, Activities Director. These photos will go on PCHS's "Next Level" wall as a way to inspire our current student athletes and activities participants.

Stadium Seat Sponsorship

Back by popular demand, Piratology is reviving the Pirate Stadium Seat Sponsorship! There are approximately 1,000 seats in the stadium still available for sponsorship. Seat sponsorship costs only $50 per seat, or sponsor a block of ten for $450. Click here for an order form.

Piratology

Piratology, a group of alumni brought together to document the history of the Platte County R-3 School District, is unveiling its historical timeline chronicling district events by decade in a museum-quality type exhibit. The timeline has been installed in the Platte County High School adjacent to the Wilson Center for the Performing Arts entrance, and features photos and key accounts from each decade from the 1940s to the current day. Although the first school in Platte City was built in 1910, the proposal to reorganize the school district was posed in the 1940s and the district became Platte County R-III in the early 1950s. Photos and historical events can be added to the display and edited as new information is uncovered. Alumni are encouraged to donate or loan photographs and artifacts that help tell the district's story and provide additional documentation of significant events. The timeline has been designed to be a living documentation of Pirate history and is being funded through donations. The Class of 2015, the Platte County Education Foundation, and Scholar Dollars are listed donors to date. 

For more information about Piratology, please contact Jerri Spores.