Oak Grove Middle School

Open Houses are scheduled! The attached has dates and times for each campus. If you cannot attend Open House, please call your child's school and update important information (such as transportation, address, phone numbers, etc.). Paragould Primary 240-2201 Baldwin Elementary 240-2211 OGE 240-2221 WWE 240-2231 OGMS 240-2241 PJHS 240-2261 PHS 240-2271 Go Rams!

Join us for Open House on Monday, August 8th! 6th grade : 5:00 - 5:45 pm 5th grade : 6:00 - 7:00 pm Students can bring school supplies at this time (backpacks may be left at home to bring on the first day).

PSD student supply lists are officially ready! If you'd like a printable version, please use the link below to access the supply lists (for ours, click on the Supply List Grades 5 - 6 link on the page). https://www.paragould.k12.ar.us/documents/for-parents/2022-23-school-supply-lists/352715 Please feel free to share the lists and link with other OGMS or PSD parents and families!

Parents/Guardians/Caretakers - School will be back in session before you know it! Here are some things you can do to start the year off right: 1) Download/Update our free app and turn on notifications - you'll be the first to know important information such as early release, school closings, PTO meetings, etc. 2) Back to School letters will be mailed soon - have you moved? If so, please call your child's school and give them your new address. 3) Make plans to attend Open House at your child's school. Information will be posted soon with those dates/times. 4) K-6 School Supply Lists are now available by clicking the following link https://www.paragould.k12.ar.us/documents/for-parents/2022-23-school-supply-lists/352715

The Greene County Juvenile Division is hosting its' first ever "SCHOOL BACKPACK BASH" and they would love for PSD students and families to join them. Check out the attached flyer for information!

The Paragould School District is proud to announce an exciting virtual learning opportunity for motivated students in grades 5-12. Students who meet the requirements to be accepted into the PSD Virtual Academy will receive a targeted education delivered by highly qualified teachers. Virtual students will also have access to state-of-the-art technology programs, extracurricular activities (athletics, band, ROTC, theatre, etc.), and the added flexibility of being a virtual learner. If you are interested in applying to the PSD Virtual Academy for the 2022-23 school year, please complete the following form: https://forms.gle/V8BEWy2ZEAGdpmt98 Applications will be accepted until August 1st. GO RAMS!

Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) is a federal program designed to provide food support to families with children who were receiving free and reduced price school meals and missed school for COVID related absences. It can help families pay for food when students are absent from school due to a COVID-19 related isolation/quarantine. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS), received approval to operate this program in response to the COVID-19 related school closures for school year 2021-22. The State’s plan provides P-EBT benefits to SNAP and non-SNAP households with children who temporarily lost access to free or reduced price school meals due to a COVID related isolation/quarantine. This plan will provide P-EBT benefits to students who: 1) qualify for free or reduced meal benefit and 2) were absent from school due to a COVID related isolation/quarantine. Students will qualify to receive P-EBT benefits if the answer is yes to both statement #1 and statement #2. The state has formalized a parent initiated option for meal application benefits. Access to the online application can be found on the district website or by clicking on the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp78rK9f0ptIfTJOd3n0z7uS4ZV01oOXjNGDLpEJ538uCijw/viewform?usp=pp_url Once the application is submitted, the school district will verify the absences, approve the application, and submit the student’s information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. DESE will work alongside DHS to process the benefit for each household. Benefits will be provided at a rate of $7.10 per day/days absent, due to a COVID related isolation/quarantine. Anticipated timeline: The deadline for a household to complete the application process and submit the application is July 29, 2022. The Paragould School District will consolidate collected student information and submit the information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by August 12, 2022. Feel free to contact your child’s school for more information.

The NEA area substitute teacher training is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8 from 9-12 at the ESS South Central Office. This training is for anyone interested in becoming a substitute teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. For additional information, or to apply online, please visit ess.com.

Join us for our End of Year Awards tomorrow, May 24 in our gymnasium at the following times: 6th grade: 9:00 am 5th grade: 1:00 pm Assemblies should take no more than an hour!

OGMS Field Day is TOMORROW! This is a BAM event (your kiddos will know if they are eligible or not). Please send your kiddo with a change of clothes, extra shoes (if possible), a towel, deodorant, and sunscreen. We also suggest making sure they have a hat or sunglasses, as each grade level will be outside for a couple of hours. Finally, we suggest each student bring a plastic sack (like one you get your groceries in at the store) to put dirty clothes in, as their clothes and towel will be WET and dirty by the end of field day.

Registration for the NO COST Academic/Athletic Camps for current students in grades K-6 is open NOW through Friday, May 20th. Your child is invited to attend Paragould K-6 Summer Academic/Athletic Camps. Our summer program is offered at NO COST to PSD students! Transportation will be provided for students if needed. Opportunities include both academic and athletic activities. Students will be given the opportunity to interact with district literacy and math computer adaptive technology programs. We will also offer one-on-one and small group instruction when necessary. Athletic programs offered to students include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, cheer, dance, and speed/agility. K-6 Athletic Program Coordinators and district coaches will facilitate athletic activities. Don’t delay, registration ENDS on Friday, May 20th. If interested, please complete the registration process by clicking the registration link below. Click the link below to register for the 2022 Academic/Athletic Camp https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfT8LIk4RXBm48vkrJR8FEE9UfjYW2XvgwhovOV7WOelcpWLQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Click the link below for more information about the 2022 Academic/Athletic Camp https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cw8SPF0G3Jn5SP8cUzNrLe8kM4cou0raJXHO96LeTlE/edit?usp=sharing

Hey parents! Don't forget, we have a parent volunteer meeting this evening at 5:30 pm in the OGMS parent center. If you plan on helping with the school dance on May 13, we hope to see you at the meeting tonight. The meeting should take no longer than about 30 minutes. We hope to see you!

We will be participating in the ACT Aspire testing next week beginning on Tuesday, May 3. Virtual students AND in-person students will need to be present and on campus for this testing. Please take a look at our parent letter (sent home this week) for more information.

Please see the photo for official pageant times for Saturday, April 30th!

It was so great to have the 6 time State Champion Paragould Pride Band at OGMS today. This was a recruitment concert for our soon departing 6th graders. I have a feeling a whole lot of them will be in the band next year! ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!

The OGMS 2021-2022 Yearbooks have arrived! We will have a signing party tomorrow for all students to participate in. If you purchased a yearbook, students will receive them tomorrow. If you still need to purchase one, we have a few copies left for $38! Bring money tomorrow if you wish to purchase one. ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!

PSD releases 2022-2023 school year calendar. Go Rams!

Thank you to all that came to our STEM night last night! Mid-term grades were sent home today so be sure to look at your child’s grades. It’s hard to believe we are half way through our last 9 weeks. Have a great weekend! ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!

Don’t forget about Family STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Night tonight from 6-7 at OGMS!! Come out and join the fun! ONLY THE BEST AT OGMS!!

Don't forget - this Friday, April 22nd is the last day to sign up for the PSD Pageant that will be held on April 30th in the PHS Auditorium. Forms are available in each of our school offices. Ages 2 years old through 12th grade are allowed to enter. Email jwallace@paragouldschools.net for more information.