Paragould School District

Paragould School District has updated the Ready for Learning Plan in preparation for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. The document has been placed on the district website. You can access the document, and provide us with feedback, by clicking on the updated ready to learn document and public comment tab located just under the scrolling picture gallery. You can also access the district Ready for Learning Plan by clicking on the link below. https://www.paragould.k12.ar.us/page/paragould-ready-to-learn-2021-22 The district Ready for Learning Plan includes seven (7) color coded sections. Information includes instructional learning options and procedures related to screening, masks, safety, buses, cafeteria, and isolation/quarantine.

Stuff the Bus is THIS Saturday from 9am - 3pm in the Belk parking lot. The supplies you drop off go directly to PSD schools and benefit PSD students and teachers! We appreciate your support! #proudtobearam

Get ready, the first day of school is Monday, August 16th! The school supply list by grade is below. (For Spanish and Marshallese, please visit the "Multicultural Rams of Paragould" Facebook page.) And don't forget to buy extra if you're able and drop off at STUFF THE BUS happening this Saturday from 9am - 3pm in the Belk parking lot. Your donations go to each of our schools and are greatly appreciated.

Schedules for Open House 2021 have been released! Please see pictures for detailed information by school: PHS (ALL 9th graders and NEW TO THE DISTRICT 10th -12th graders. Schedule in picture.) PJHS (ALL 7th graders and NEW TO THE DISTRICT 8th graders. Schedule in picture.) OGMS (ALL 5th graders and NEW TO THE DISTRICT 6th graders. Schedule in picture.) Baldwin/Oak Grove Elementary/Woodrow Wilson (ALL students by appt only. More information in picture.) Paragould Primary Open House information is below. Attention Paragould Primary Students and Parents - we are excited to announce our Open House plans for Pre-K, Kindergarten & First Grade! Open House 2021 will be in scheduled time slots by student during the following dates: August 2nd - 5th. Your child’s teacher will contact you by phone to set up a time with you no later than July 29th. If you haven’t heard from your child’s teacher by July 29th OR your phone number has changed over the summer, please call the Primary office at (870) 240-2201 and let them know. We CANNOT accept walk-ins without a scheduled time slot. This is a great opportunity to meet the teacher, bring your school supplies, tour the campus, fill out important school paperwork, and make sure transportation is ready for your little Ram! Guidelines for Paragould Primary Open House Only 2 adults/guardians per student will be allowed. Practice social distancing while on campus. Masks are highly encouraged. We will send out important information about the start of school through the PSD website, PSD app, and the PSD Facebook page.

Do you need Before/After Care for your PK - 6th grade student(s)? Don't delay - registration is OPEN NOW! Before/After Care registration forms are on the Paragould School District website now. Please select Paragould Primary School and click on the Out of School Time Registration form and Pick Up form. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost: $25 registration fee when your child is accepted into the program and $30 per child per week. Time: Before Care begins at 6:15a.m. and After Care ends at 5:30p.m. Locations: Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st grade Before/After Care will be held at the Paragould Primary each day, beginning August 16th. 2nd-6th grade Before/After Care will be held at Woodrow Wilson each day, beginning August 16th, 2021.

AMMC, Hyde Pharmacy, and City Drug are all offering free COVID19 vaccines for children 12+. If you're interested, please see the attached for more information! #psdrams

Stuff the Bus 2021! While you're picking up school supplies for your student, we'd love for you to grab some extras to share with the PSD. There is a bin located at Belk now for drop offs or you can drop off during the main event on Saturday, August 7th from 9am - 3pm in the Belk parking lot. Thanks for your support!

HAVE YOU MOVED? If you student has moved or changed addresses, please call the school office and let them know. School letters and information will be mailed out soon and we don't want you to miss important information because your address isn't updated. The phone number for each school is listed below for your convenience. S21C (870) 240-2281 Paragould Primary (870) 240-2201 Baldwin Elementary (870) 240-2211 Oak Grove Elementary (870) 240-2221 Woodrow Wilson Elementary (870) 240-2231 Oak Grove Middle School (870) 240-2241 Ram Academy (870) 240-2251 Paragould Junior High (870) 240-2261 Paragould High School (870) 240-2271

Attention Rams and future Rams: school supply lists for grades K-6 and Ram Academy are available on our website under the For Parents button. School begins on Monday, August 16. #psdrams

This year's Stuff the Bus event is August 7 at a business near your local Walmart. Look for the big yellow bus to drop off school supplies for our students!

Hello, Rams! Please see the attached flyer and registration form for boys' hoop camp for rising 1st through 6th graders, happening next week, July 13-15.

Calling all VIRTUAL LEARNERS! Do you fit into one of these categories? 1) A current PSD student looking to be virtual during the 2021-22 school year; 2) A home school student looking to become a Ram through virtual learning for the 2021-22 school year; or 3) A student currently attending another school district in Arkansas but want to become a virtual Ram for the 2021-22 school year? If so, we have a spot for YOU! The PSD is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for motivated students in Arkansas who are looking for a virtual school environment for the 2021-22 academic school year. You will receive a targeted education delivered by highly qualified teachers with the flexibility that comes with virtual learning. We can’t wait for you to see what we have to offer! Scan the QR code below or visit our website at www.paragould.k12.ar.us/page/paragould-virtual-learning for more information and to apply! Applications will be accepted through July 16th so don’t wait! We’d love for you to be a RAM!

Good morning, Rams! Our summer feeding program will be closed next week, July 5-9, and will resume on July 12.

Paragould High School is hosting a baseball camp July 26-28 for ages 7-13. See the attached flyer for more details.

Corporal James Cooper, Corporal Stephen Pace, and Corporal James Williams successfully completed a 40 hour School Resource Officer (SRO) training in Little Rock this week. We are so grateful for their hard work and dedication.

Attention Athletes and Parents! It is time to update your athletes' Dragonfly paperwork and athletic physicals. If your athlete participates in a Fall sport, this must be done before July 12th. If your athlete participates in a Winter or Spring sport, this must be done by August 1st. If you have any questions or problems, please contact your coach. Here is the link: https://max.dragonflyathletics.com/maxweb/max-cover/login

The Academic/Athletic Summer Camps are under way in the PSD! The future looks bright for these RAMS! #psdrams

Congratulations to Brandi Newsom, Paragould Premiere's Best School Administrator, and the School of the 21st Century, Paragould Premiere's Best Child Care Center! We are so proud of your commitment to excellence!

We're excited to announce our next facilities improvement project: resurfacing and improving the tennis courts! The courts will be closed for a while during this process. We know many community members use our courts, so watch this page for updates on the project's progress.

Don't forget about our summer feeding program for ages 1-18! Oak Grove Middle School has been added as a pickup site. *Primary and PJHS: 8-9 am and 11 am - 12:30 pm *Paragould Housing Authority (Pecan Grove): 11-11:30 am *Labor Park: 12-12:30 pm *OGMS: 11-11:30 am