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.
🎉🌟 Big News Alert! 🌟🎉
We are bursting with pride to announce the outstanding achievements of our Paragould Junior High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter at the Spring Conference! 🏆✨
Let's give a round of applause to our amazing winners:
🥇 Ava Anderson - 1st place in Job Interview
🥇 Sydney Black - 1st place in Business Ethics
🥇 Leona Hickman - 1st place in Business Ethics
🥇 Ellie Young - 1st place in Elevator Speech
🥇 Dani Mitchell - 1st place in Three Minute Timed Writing
🥈 Ava Anderson - 2nd place in Business Etiquette
🥈 Dani Mitchell - 2nd place in Digital Citizenship
🥉 Lucy McDowell - 3rd place in Career Research
5️⃣ Rylee Varner - 5th place in Career Exploration
These exceptional ladies have not only showcased their talent but have also secured a spot in the upcoming FBLA State competition! 🌟🎉
Join us in celebrating their hard work, dedication, and success! Let's wish them the best of luck as they continue to shine bright on their FBLA journey! Go Paragould Junior High FBLA! 🚀👏 #FBLA #ProudSchool #PJHSGetInvolved
❤️💙Parent/Teacher Conferences are this Thursday from 4-7pm. All teachers will be set up in their classrooms. You may come at any time to talk with the teachers about your student’s progress.
Thank you.❤️💙
❤️💙Las conferencias de padres / maestros son esta Jueves de 4:00 a 7:00 pm. Todos los maestros se instalarán en sus clases. Puede venir en cualquier momento y hablar con cualquiera de los maestros sobre el progreso de su estudiante.
Gracias.❤️💙
🏆 Exciting News from PJHS Quiz Bowl! 🏆
We are thrilled to announce that our Quiz Bowl team placed third at the NEA Educational Cooperative Invitational! 🌟🎉
A special shoutout to Jude Johnson for earning a well-deserved spot on the All-Tournament Team at the 5A North Quiz Bowl Regional Tournament Saturday! 🌟📚 Jude's exceptional knowledge means he is invited to compete in the All-Stars tournament in March.
Congratulations to the entire PJHS Quiz Bowl team for their outstanding performance! 🥉 Let's continue to shine and achieve more together! 🌟🏆 #PJHSQuizBowl
Choir Concert February 12th at 6PM in the PHS Auditorium. Judges are attending to give feedback and we would love to perform in front of an audience. The First-EVER Junior High Select Choir will be performing two pieces, and the Award-Winning Encore Choir will also be Performing two pieces. This event is free.
🏆🧠 Exciting News from the PJHS Quizbowl Team! 🧠🏆
We're thrilled to announce that our PJHS Quizbowl Team showcased their brilliance at the Batesville competition and secured an impressive fourth place! 🌟👏 But that's not all - they've also clinched their spot in the upcoming State Tournament, scheduled in just two weeks on February 17th in Magnolia! 🗓️🏅
But wait, the Quizbowl action doesn't stop there! 🤯🔥 Our talented team is gearing up for another thrilling showdown this Monday at the NEA Educational Cooperative Invitational. 🚀📚 Let's shower them with our support and cheer them on as they continue their quest 🎉👩🎓👨🎓
#PJHSQuizbowl #KnowledgePower #StateBound
🌟🎓 Shining Bright at Paragould Junior High! 🎓🌟
With immense joy and pride, we unveil the remarkable accomplishments of our 7th-grade students from the recent awards ceremony! 🏆✨ Their dedication, hard work, and outstanding citizenship qualities are truly deserving of recognition.
🎉 Let's unite in celebrating all the award recipients and their families for their unwavering support. 🎉
Acknowledging the crucial role played by teachers, staff, and parents in nurturing and guiding these young minds is essential. It's a collaborative effort that propels our students toward success! 👏👩🏫👨👩👧👦
Reminder: 7th grade second quarter awards tomorrow, Friday, February 2nd at 8:05 in the PJHS gym. 🏆❤️💙
🌟🎓 Celebrating Excellence at Paragould Junior High! 🎓🌟
It's with immense pride and joy that we announce the outstanding achievements of our 8th-grade students at the recent awards ceremony. 🏆✨ These young minds have not only demonstrated academic excellence but have also shown commendable citizenship qualities.
🎉 Let's give a big round of applause to all the recipients and their families for the unwavering support. 🎉
#ProudToBeARam #LearningIsRequired
Reminder: 8th grade second quarter awards tomorrow, Thursday, February 1st at 8:05 in the PJHS gym. 🏆❤️💙
🌟 Paragould Junior High Beta Club Shines at Arkansas Beta Conference! 🌟
We are thrilled to share the incredible success of our Paragould Junior High Beta Club at the recent Arkansas Beta Conference! 🏆 Our talented students showcased their academic achievement, character, leadership, and commitment to service as they competed against teams from across the entire state.
🏅 The results are in, and we're bringing home a collection of well-deserved awards! 🎉 From individual achievements to group recognitions, our Beta Club members truly stood out. Make sure to check out the stunning pictures capturing the moments from our trip and the proud faces of our exceptional students.
🎉 Special shoutout to 7th grader TJ Henry, who ran for State Secretary and won showcasing outstanding leadership skills.
❤️💙We are so proud of you all!❤️💙
#PJHSGetInvolved #ProudToBeARAM
February Newsletter
Softball Tryouts
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!
Celebrate kindness by participating in dress-up days next week.
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!