School of the 21st Century

No school Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents' Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

The District is currently exploring calendar options for the 2024-2025 school start date. We are asking for your feedback. Would you support efforts in seeking a waiver to start the 2024-2025 school year as soon as August 12, 2024, in place of August 19, 2024? Starting a week early will give the District a better chance of being out of school prior to Memorial Day. Click the link below to submit your response. https://forms.gle/qBtbBcfNmD59KSsw7

The Paragould Police Department is investigating a threatening note found on the Junior High School Campus. They have determined where the note originated and have arrested the student that wrote the note. The District encourages parents to speak with their children about the seriousness and potential consequences of making threats, even as a joke. All threats are taken seriously and investigated, and any students caught making threats may face possible criminal charges and expulsion from school. Student safety will always be paramount within the Paragould School District.

The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued a waiver that allows Districts to transition their calendar from traditional to alternate. Alternate calendars require 1,068 hours. Through the waiver process Districts have been allowed to "bank" instructional time and substitute that time for inclement weather days. The Paragould School District exceeds the minimum standard of 6 hours of instruction each day and will take advantage of the waiver process. Transitioning to an alternate calendar ensures that all PreK-12 students will NOT be required to make up inclement weather days for up to 7 days. The District is currently exploring calendar options for the 2024-2025 school start date. We are asking for your feedback. Would you support efforts in seeking a waiver to start the 2024-2025 school year as soon as August 12, 2024, in place of August 19, 2024? Click the link below to submit your response. https://forms.gle/qBtbBcfNmD59KSsw7

PSD to host 2nd Bond Restructure Public Forum this Thursday at 6:00pm. The meeting will be held on the Oak Grove Middle School campus. All are welcome and invited to attend.

Earlier this morning the Paragould Police Department launched an investigation regarding a social media post. The threat has been addressed and the investigation is actively moving forward at this time. We certainly appreciate local authorities for their quick response and their assistance in resolving this matter. Student safety will always be paramount within the Paragould School District. We appreciate your understanding.

The Paragould School District has been made aware of a random social media post. Authorities were notified and have determined where the post originated. This matter is currently under investigation. Out of precaution, additional officers will be on site. The safety of our students and staff is high priority for the district. We will continue to work with the Paragould Police Department to investigate this matter to the fullest and keep the public aware of developments to the best of our ability.

English: Buses will run regular routes on Monday, January 22 and will only avoid areas that are not safe for travel. Español: Los autobuses pasaran por las rutas normales el lunes 22 de enero y solo evitaran las carreteras que no sean seguras para viajar. Majol: Bus ko waan jikuul renaaj būk wōt imminene in ial ko aer ilo Mande, Jānwōde 22 im naaj ellā wōt jen ial ko rejjab emman ñan ettōr ie.

Buses will run regular routes on Monday, January 22 and will only avoid areas that are not safe for travel. There is a slight risk of inclement weather tomorrow morning. PSD district administrators will continue to monitor the weather and will make any necessary changes based on road conditions. Student safety will always be a top priority Thank you for your patience and support. Español: Los autobuses pasaran por las rutas normales el lunes 22 de enero y solo evitaran las carreteras que no sean seguras para viajar. Existe un riesgo de mal tiempo mañana por la mañana. Los administradores del distrito de PSD continuarán monitoreando el clima y harán los cambios necesarios en las condiciones de las carreteras. La seguridad de los estudiantes siempre será una prioridad. Gracias por su paciencia y apoyo. Majol: Bus ko waan jikuul renaaj būk wōt imminene in ial ko aer ilo Mande, Jānwōde 22 im naaj ellā wōt jen ial ko rejjab emman ñan ettōr ie. Administrator ro an PSD rej etale maanlok wot mejatoto ne im naaj karoñ komwōj elañe ewor oktak in ennaan in ial kane. Ineeman ak kejparok an ajiri rein rej men eo kemij lomnake imaantata. Komol kin jipañ im kijenmej amiwoj kajjojo!

Attention Little Dancers and OGMS Archers! Little Dancers - The game and performance scheduled for tonight has been CANCELED. Rescheduled date of performance is January 24th. Little Dancers should meet in the PJHS gym at 5:30pm on 1/24/24. They will perform during half time of the boys game (approximately 6:00pm). Contact Jennifer Wallace with questions jwallace@paragouldschools.net OGMS - the archery tournament scheduled for this Saturday, 1/20/24 is STILL ON! We look forward to seeing all the archers at OGMS for their flight time. All PSD students and archers get in free. Adult admission is $3/person. Call OGMS with questions (870) 240-2241. Go Rams!

PSD will be in session on Friday, January 19. Buses will run snow routes and will only avoid areas that are not safe for travel. Snow routes have been posted on the District website. Only modified bus routes are listed on the website. All other routes will run as normal. Español: PSD estará en sesión el viernes 19 de enero. Los autobuses circularán por rutas de nieve y solo evitarán áreas que no sean seguras para viajar. Las rutas de nieve se han publicado en el sitio web del Distrito. En el sitio web solo se enumeran las rutas de autobús modificadas. Todas las demás rutas serán normales. Majol: Jikuul kein an PSD renaaj bar jeplaak im ijjino ilo Bolaide, Jànwode 19 raan. Bus ko renaaj ettor wot ilo ial ko rejiņo bōtaab reban bōk ial ko rekauwōtata. Ial ko rejiņo emōj kalikkari ilo wepjait an jikuul kein. Bus ko wot me ewōr oktak ikijjeen ial ko aer wōt emōj kalikari ilo wepjait in. Ial ko jet an bus kein renaaj būk wōt imminene ko aer.

Attention Little Dancers and Pageant Participants: The Little Dancers who attended the Saturday clinic will meet in the PHS lobby (parents can drop them with PHS dancers under the awning at the PHS Main Entrance) at 5:30pm and will perform at half time of the girls game tomorrow (Friday 1/19/24) night. Also the pageant is on for Saturday, 1/20/24. Rehearsal is Friday 4-5pm in the PHS auditorium. Please check the Miss PSD Pageant Facebook page for pageant times. Email Jennifer Wallace with questions jwallace@paragouldschools.net

English: School is closed Thursday 1-18-2024 due to inclement weather/road conditions. The Department of Education no longer recognizes AMI days as a way for schools to continue education during days when inclement weather prevents traditional in person learning. A make up day will be announced in the near future. Español: La escuela está cerrada el jueves 18 de enero de 2024 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo/condiciones de camino. El Departamento de Educación ya no reconoce los días de AMI como una forma de que las escuelas continúen la educación durante los días en que las inclemencias del tiempo impiden el aprendizaje tradicional en persona. Próximamente se anunciará un nuevo día de recuperación Majol: Enaaj ejjelok jikuul ilo Taije 1-18-2024 jen wot an nana mejatoto/ial in ettor kane. Department an Jikin Jelalokijen ejako aer kommane AMI ko me rekon kommane ilo wawein men bwe en wonmaanlok wot iien jikuul ilo raan ko me ej nana mejatoto nan kejparok imminene in an juon ekkatak. Jenaaj kalikar juon raan in make up kureet ilo raan kane repaak rej bedo tok.

English: School is closed Wednesday 1-17-2024 due to inclement weather/road conditions. The Department of Education no longer recognizes AMI days as a way for schools to continue education during days when inclement weather prevents traditional in person learning. A make up day will be announced in the near future. Español: La escuela está cerrada el miércoles 17 de enero de 2024 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo/condiciones de camino. El Departamento de Educación ya no reconoce los días de AMI como una forma de que las escuelas continúen la educación durante los días en que las inclemencias del tiempo impiden el aprendizaje tradicional en persona. Próximamente se anunciará un nuevo día de recuperación Majol: Enaaj ejjelok jikuul ilo Wõnje 1-17-2024 jen wot an nana mejatoto/ial in ettor kane. Department an Jikin Jelalokijen ejako aer kommane AMI ko me rekon kommane ilo wawein men bwe en wonmaanlok wot iien jikuul ilo raan ko me ej nana mejatoto nan kejparok imminene in an juon ekkatak. Jenaaj kalikar juon raan in make up kureet ilo raan kane repaak rej bedo tok.

English: School is closed Tuesday 1-16-2024 due to inclement weather/road conditions. The Department of Education no longer recognizes AMI days as a way for schools to continue education during days when inclement weather prevents traditional in person learning. A make up day will be announced in the near future. Español: La escuela está cerrada el martes 16 de enero de 2024 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo/condiciones de camino. El Departamento de Educación ya no reconoce los días de AMI como una forma de que las escuelas continúen la educación durante los días en que las inclemencias del tiempo impiden el aprendizaje tradicional en persona. Próximamente se anunciará un nuevo día de recuperación Majol: Enaaj ejjelok jikuul ilo Juje 1-16-2024 jen wot an nana mejatoto/ial in ettor kane. Department an Jikin Jelalokijen ejako aer kommane AMI ko me rekon kommane ilo wawein men bwe en wonmaanlok wot iien jikuul ilo raan ko me ej nana mejatoto nan kejparok imminene in an juon ekkatak. Jenaaj kalikar juon raan in make up kureet ilo raan kane repaak rej bedo tok.

No pageant rehearsal today. Please see announcement from Mrs. Jennifer Wallace. Email her with questions jwallace@paragouldschools.net

English: School is closed Monday 1-15-2024 due to inclement weather/road conditions. The Department of Education no longer recognizes AMI days as a way for schools to continue education during days when inclement weather prevents traditional in person learning. A make up day will be announced in the near future. Español: La escuela está cerrada el lunes 15 de enero de 2024 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo/condiciones de camino. El Departamento de Educación ya no reconoce los días de AMI como una forma de que las escuelas continúen la educación durante los días en que las inclemencias del tiempo impiden el aprendizaje tradicional en persona. Próximamente se anunciará un nuevo día de recuperación Majol: Enej ejelok jikuul ilo raan in Mande 1-15-2024 enwot ad jela ke enej jino m ijuur iaal kein ad. Opiij eo an jikin jelãlokjen ejjab mãroñ in kõman kõjelã ilo raan ko ñe ej nana mejatoto, ijellokin ott ñe ej lukuun nana mejatoto im ejelok jikuul. Rijikuul ro rej aikuj bwe ren cover eh raan ko ñe renij jako ñan kakõmanman lok katak ko aer.

It's call time for the Miss PSD Pageant entries! Tomorrow, 1/12/24 is the deadline to turn in entry forms. See the attached information/entry packet or email jwallace@paragouldschools.net for more information.

The Paragould High School Theater Department proudly presents "All My Sons" November 17th - 19th. Check out the flyer for details. Come support your Rams!

If you are the parent of a home schooled child who resides in the Paragould School District and has/had an IEP in a public school setting, he or she may be eligible to receive equitable services through a service plan. There is a meeting being held to discuss this or you can contact Special Education Director, Stephanie Thomas at (870) 240-2294 ext 8006 with questions.