Family Engagement
Family Engagement
Building Community Together
At PCS, families are an important part of the school community. We believe students thrive when families, staff, and the school community work together to support learning and growth.
There are many ways for families to stay involved throughout the year through events, volunteer opportunities, classroom support, and community-building activities.
Community Connection
PCS Community Connection is our family engagement group focused on building connections between families, staff, and the school community. Through volunteer opportunities, family events, fundraising initiatives, and campus activities, Community Connection helps strengthen the sense of belonging that makes PCS feel like home.
Community Connection supports initiatives such as:
- Teacher appreciation events
- Family engagement activities
- School beautification projects
- Classroom and campus volunteer opportunities
- Community outreach and fundraising efforts
- School traditions and special events
Families can get involved in ways that match their interests, schedules, and strengths. We believe every family has something valuable to contribute to the PCS community.
Get Involved
Families looking for current volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected can:
- Join the PCS Community Connection email list
- View current volunteer opportunities
- Attend monthly Community Connection meetings
- Support school events and initiatives throughout the year
Join the Community Connection Email List
How to Complete a Background Check for PCS
If you would like to work with students during the school day, participate in an after-school club, coach a sport, or serve as a field trip chaperone, you will need to complete a background check and provide PCS with a copy of your results.
The online process provides results much faster than submitting a paper form by mail. While the website can be a little difficult to navigate, the steps below will walk you through the process.
Before You Begin
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Use a computer rather than a phone or tablet.
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You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and save your results. Download and install it before beginning.
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Firefox may work best for viewing and saving your results. Some users have experienced issues viewing results in Google Chrome or Safari.
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The background check is currently $15.55 ($15.00 plus a $0.55 processing fee, as of August 2025).
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Results may take up to five business days, although they may be available much sooner.
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You have 90 days to retrieve your results before they expire.
Step 1: Go to the Missouri Background Check Website
Visit the Missouri State Highway Patrol's Missouri Criminal History Check website:
Missouri Criminal History Check
Step 2: Log In or Create an Account
If you have completed a background check through this system before:
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Select "Already have a Name Search Account?"
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Your username is the email address associated with your account.
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If you do not remember your password, use the password recovery link.
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Once you are logged in, select "Add more names to your shopping cart."
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Continue to Step 3 below.
If this is your first time using the system:
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Select "New to this site? Click here to get started."
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Select "Yes – Continue."
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Follow the prompts to create an account.
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Be sure to save your username and password somewhere safe.
Step 3: Add the Background Check to Your Cart
Follow the prompts to add your background check to your shopping cart.
You do not need a notarized copy.
Once the background check has been added:
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Select "View Shopping Cart."
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Review your order.
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Pay using a credit or debit card.
The current cost is $15.55, including the processing fee.
Step 4: Wait for Your Results
Results may be available within a few minutes, but the process can take up to five business days.
Once you have waited a few minutes, return to the website and log in using the email address and password associated with your account.
If your results are not available yet, check back later.
Step 5: View and Save Your Results
After logging in:
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Select the yellow folder labeled "View Results of Previous Submissions."
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Locate your completed background check. It should show "No Record of Convictions" if no record was found.
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Select "View Results" under the status column.
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Save or download the results to your computer.
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You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open or save the results.
Step 6: Send Your Results to PCS
Once you have saved your background check results, send a copy to PCS.
You may:
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Print the results and give them to the front desk secretary at your child's school building, or
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Email the results to office@premiercharterschool.org.
If you email your results, please include:
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Your child's name
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The PCS school/building the results should be associated with
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A request for confirmation that your results were received
If Your Results Require a Password
Some users may receive a message asking for a password when trying to view or print their results.
If you experience this issue, try using Firefox instead of Google Chrome or Safari. Some users, particularly on Mac computers, have found that Firefox resolves this issue.
Questions?
If you have questions about completing the background check, please contact the PCS office or reach out to:
Laurie King
pcsparentconnection@gmail.com
We hope these instructions make the process a little easier!
A Connected Community
From volunteering at events to attending school traditions and supporting classrooms, family involvement helps create the welcoming and connected culture that defines PCS.