Paragould Junior High School

Our theme this year is "It Takes a Village" Well, our village showed up and showed out and helped us PASS the bond restructure! We are beyond thankful to everyone who voted FOR the Rams! Let's continue to work together towards achieving our goals and driving the Paragould School District to new heights. Our village is strong! Great things are happening and even greater things are to come.

🌟 National Beta Week Announcement 🌟 Get ready to celebrate because Beta Week is finally here! From March 4th to 8th, we're dedicating this entire week to showcasing the incredible impact Beta Club has on our lives and communities. It's all about recognizing their achievements and embodying the values of Achievement, Character, Leadership, and Service. To mark this special occasion, our Beta Leadership team has been hard at work organizing three fantastic service projects, and we want YOU to join us! 🐾 **NEA Humane Society**: While they have all the volunteers they need, you can still help by sharing their adoption posts on Facebook to help our furry friends find forever homes! 🎲 **Greene Acres Retirement Home Game Time**: Join us on March 22nd from 3:30-5PM for some fun and games with the residents. It's sure to be an afternoon filled with laughter and joy! 🚮 **Paragould City Wide Cleanup**: Let's give back to our community! Join us on March 30th from 9AM - 11AM as we volunteer to clean up our city. Every helping hand makes a difference! And let's not forget to give a big shoutout to our amazing Beta Sponsor, Ashleaha Farley, for her unwavering support and dedication to our organization. We truly appreciate everything you do, Ms. Farley! So mark your calendars, spread the word, and let's make this Beta Week one to remember!

"You Can Be and Do Anything When You're a Ram" This was our 2nd video in a student created video series that showcases our Rams! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZVsQqTkQfl3J8jicArIDjps_8KZjKg83/view?usp=drive_link

"All That and More" The last in a 3 student created video series about being a Paragould Ram! Sad they're ending? Never fear, there are two more coming later this spring that will showcase our events! Go Rams! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uVGPc1qGdZgdwWPF2TE93qvZxjiN_CqO/view?usp=drive_link

"What it Means to Me" Click the link below to see a student created video about being a Paragould Ram. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_IHOFcaIuc-t8kisGDbogagfvu6UMFHj/view?usp=drive_link

🌟🎭🎸 Another Successful Year for Odyssey of the Mind! 🌟🎭🎸 Congratulations to the incredible team from PJHS who rocked the stage at the State Qualifying Competition last Saturday! Kallie Jackson, Aubrey Fleszar, Bella Hollis, Kaci Lamb, Ava Anderson, Leona Hickman, and Abbey Miller poured their hearts and souls into preparing for Problem 5: Rocking World Tour, and their hard work truly paid off. From crafting props and costumes out of recycled materials to writing an original skit and song, these gifted girls showcased their creativity and dedication every step of the way. Their performance was nothing short of fabulous! Let's give a round of applause to this exceptional team for representing PJHS with such grace and excellence. Here's to another outstanding year for Odyssey of the Mind! 🎉👏 #ProudCoach #OMChampions #CreativityUnleashed #PJHSGetInvolved

🎉🔬🌟 Mrs. Langston's STEM club students are making waves! 🌟🔬🎉 Charly Vance, Me'Shelle Hinson, Kynan Lamb, McKenna Barnett, Kaylin Champion, and Eden Treece have been chosen to showcase their skills at the Arkansas STEM Festival on March 28, 2024! 🚀 They've poured their creativity and knowledge into a captivating video featuring a science demonstration, complete with a thorough explanation of the science behind it. 🎥💡 Your dedication and passion for STEM are truly inspiring! Let's show everyone what our amazing students can do! 🌟🔬 #STEMStars #ArkansasSTEMFestival #PJHSGetInvolved

📚Did you know we offer AR (Accelerated Reader) at the Junior High? It's an incredible program where students get to choose what they read and earn points towards their personal goals! 🌟 Whether it's a book they find online, listen to, or hold in their hands, every bit of reading counts towards their achievements. 📚Even if a book doesn't have a test, students can still earn points! They just need to let any teacher know about the book they've read, and voila! Points added! 🎉 📚But hurry, the last day to earn points for this round is March 8th! So don't forget to ask your PJHS student what they're currently reading and cheer them on in their literary adventures! 📖✨ #PJHS #ReadingGoals #ARProgram #LiteraryAdventures

🎓🚀 Show off your graduation year and support the STEM club with our awesome shirts! 🚀🎓 Get ready to rock your graduation year with style! 🎉 Plus, your purchase helps support our STEM club's activities and initiatives! 🌟 👕 Shirts are available for just $15-$17, so grab yours now! 📅 Hurry, the last day to order is March 26th. Don't miss out on this opportunity to represent your graduation year and support STEM education! Drop a comment or message us to place your order today. Let's make this year a memorable one for STEM enthusiasts! 🔬📚 #STEM #GraduationYear #SupportSTEMClub

🌟 Attention Paragould Community! 🌟 PJHS EAST is thrilled to unveil our latest initiative: the Huggable Heroes Project! 🐻💕 We're reaching out to you all to kindly donate any unused stuffed animals you may have. These cuddly companions will be passed on to our dedicated first responders, who will then distribute them to children who find themselves in unfortunate situations. Your contribution could bring comfort and warmth to a child in need. 🙌 Let's come together and make a difference in these young lives! 🤝 For more information or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Weber or Mrs. Winn: 📧 fweber@paragouldschools.net 📧 jwinn@paragouldschools.net Thank you for your support and generosity! Let's spread some love and light in our community. 💖 #HuggableHeroes #PJHSEAST #CommunityCares 🌈🌟🎈

Hey everyone! As we tidy up our closets for the new season, let's remember to lend a helping hand to those in need. 🧥👖 We're collecting gently used clothing for donation to Paragould Junior High clothing closet or Together We Foster as part of our BETA Club project. Your old clothes can make a big difference in someone else's life! ✨ Just a friendly reminder: please make sure all items are freshly washed before donating. Let's spread warmth and kindness together! 💖 Drop-off Location: Paragould Junior High Library Thank you for your generosity! Let's make a positive impact in our community! 🌈 #DonateWithLove #GiveBack #ParagouldJuniorHigh #BETAClubProject

PSD is the home of the 2024 Greene County Spelling Bee CHAMPION! Help us congratulate PJHS 8th grader, Dylan Trapp, who won this prestigious event. A big shoutout goes to PJHS 8th grader, Brendan Irvin, for placing 3rd and PJHS 7th grader, Ryan Webb Jr. for representing our district well.

🚍Join our team as a School Bus Driver for the Paragould School District! 🚍 Enjoy a stable routine, competitive pay, health care, and retirement benefits within the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System. Whether you prefer regular routes or exciting trips, we’ve got options for you! Contact Brandon Harper at 870-240-2271 or bharper@paragouldschools.net for more details. Take the wheel towards a rewarding career today! #ParagouldSchoolDistrict #ParagouldSchoolBusDrivers #JoinOurTeam #DrivingOpportunities 🌟

Early Voting Starts February 20th. Remember, voting FOR a bond restructure WILL NOT increase your tax rate.

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

Upcoming Events

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

Mrs. Langston's Class is building and using a robotic arm!

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 junior high and the high school will not be accepting outside Valentine's deliveries for students on Valentine's Day. The local florists have been contacted with this information.