Parents, guardians, community members - mark your calendars for two upcoming events open to the public.
The first is a Mayoral Proclamation Ceremony on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9:40am in the Paragould High School auditorium to kick-off the Arkansas College Application Campaign (ACAC). PHS is a registered ACAC host site, and we would enjoy having you on our campus for the signing ceremony and to encourage our students to pursue a post-secondary education whether it be through a trade school, community college, university, or enlisting in the Armed Forces.
The second is our AP Scholars Awards to be held on Monday, September 23rd. This is our time to recognize and celebrate the achievement of our students who qualified on 185 AP exams in the spring of 2024 and the faculty who made it possible. This will also be held in our high school auditorium and additional details are on the attached invitation.
Parents and community members are invited to attend a Mayoral Proclamation Ceremony on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 9:40am in the PHS Auditorium to kick-off the Arkansas College Application Campaign (ACAC) which begins on October 1, 2024. Paragould High School is a registered ACAC host site, and we would enjoy having you on our campus for the signing ceremony and to encourage our students to pursue a post-secondary education whether it be through a trade school, community college, university, or enlisting in the Armed Forces.
Please click on the following link for access to a brief school safety video provided by the Superintendent. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.
https://youtu.be/F2y33IKMMS0
All students at the junior high and high school are fine. A fire alarm was activated due to a faulty smoke detector. The alarm has been silenced. The fire department was called to ensure both campuses are safe. All students have resumed classes.
The Paragould School District has been made aware that authorities are investigating comments that were made by a high school student regarding a gun. The student in question is not on campus. Out of precaution, additional officers will be on the high school campus this morning. The District encourages parents to speak with their children about the seriousness and potential consequences of making threats online, even as a joke. Student safety is and always will be paramount within our school district.
Just a reminder, it is picture day for all students in grades 9-11 tomorrow, September 5th!
PHS Juniors/Seniors,
Jostens will be on campus next Friday, September 6th for a presentation day during 3rd and 4th periods. Seniors will be presented information on ordering graduation supplies, juniors will be given information on ordering class rings.
School picture day is coming up, next week, Thursday, September 5th. Students will be called by grade and last name to the auditorium to have their photos taken for the school yearbook.
Great news Ram fans! We are happy to announce that Paragould students will be admitted into home athletic events for free again this year. This applies to all games except benefit or playoff games. All students in grades K-6 must be accompanied by an adult. Students are expected to watch the game once they enter the facility. Horseplay, including running around the facility and throwing balls at Ram Stadium, will not be allowed. It is also important to remember that Paragould students should remain on the home side at Ram Stadium. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events. Go Rams!
We would like to thank everyone that participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for our new arena on Friday night. The community pep rally that followed was also a huge success! We look forward to sharing many more milestones with you in the years to come. Together, we are building something truly special. Go Rams!
The DUNK TANK LINEUP is here!! And new to the 2024 lineup of events is PIE A PRINCIPAL! $1.00 lets you get your vote in for the principal you want to see PIED! Come on out tomorrow night. Arena groundbreaking at 5:30pm and gates to the pep rally open at 6:00pm! All are welcome!
Parents/Guardians of PHS students, with the upcoming school year comes some exciting growth! In the next few days and weeks, you'll notice construction fencing going up around the PHS campus. Please see the image for details. Car rider traffic will continue to flow per the normal routine for the first semester.
Parents and Students:
Just a reminder on the flow of traffic for car rider/student parking. Cars for student drivers and car riders can enter through Medical Drive or Court St. Car rider drop-off in the morning is the sidewalk at the stop sign by the gym parking. Car rider pick-up in the afternoon is under the Student Services awning.
Students will report to the following areas in the morning to pick up their schedules, then be released at the 7:48 bell:
9/10th Grade, Auditorium
11th Grade, PHS Gym
12th Grade, Senior Lounge
Ram fans - join us Friday, August 23rd for our 2nd Annual Community Pep Rally. The gates open at 5:30pm and entry is free. We will have games; a dunk tank; food; showcase booths; snow cones; introductions of fall and spring sports, Beta Club, and PJHS Quiz Bowl; a performance by the Paragould Pride marching band; and we will end the night with FIREWORKS! Bring your friends and family to this night of fun. Open to the public - we invite all Ram fans to join us!
Just a reminder, Paragould High School's Open House is tomorrow evening, August 8th, from 5:00-7:00pm. Student schedules will be available to be picked up. All 9th grade schedules may be picked up in the Sr Lounge, students and parents of 9th grade, please enter through the main Student Services entrance. All 10-12th grade student schedules may be picked up in the Cafeteria. All 10-12th grade students, please enter the courtyard entrances into the main hallway to go the cafeteria to get your schedules.
Transportation will have a table set up in the cafeteria if you have any questions regarding buses.
Open Houses are this week district wide. See the flyer below for a detailed list.
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Just a reminder, Paragould High School's Open House will be on Thursday, August 8th from 5:00-7:00pm . Students will be able to pick up their class schedule and meet with teachers. There will be a Freshman Orientation meeting in the auditorium at 6:30pm for students and parents.
We hope to see you there!
PHS Open House Info!
The Paragould School District offers virtual learning opportunities for qualified students in grades 7 - 12. The deadline for submitting applications for the fall semester is Friday, August 2nd. Interested families may apply here: https://forms.gle/BGpAbQ8TFJR1qq4P9
2024 Seniors,
An incorrect stamp was placed on diplomas. Corrected diplomas are in the Student Services office and can be picked up Monday-Thursday 8:00-3:30pm, Friday 8:00-11:30am. We will mail these diplomas out for those that are not picked by the end of July to addresses that are on file.