Paragould School District

English: PSD district administrators are closely monitoring the weather today, as there is a possibility of inclement conditions Tuesday afternoon. If severe storms occur near dismissal time, students may be dismissed early. Please prepare accordingly for the potential early release. All after school tutoring is canceled for Tuesday. Additionally, if an early dismissal takes place due to weather, all afternoon athletic activities will be canceled. Español: Los administradores del distrito de PSD están monitoreando de cerca el clima hoy, ya que existe la posibilidad de condiciones inclementes el martes por la tarde. Si ocurren tormentas severas cerca del momento de la salida, los estudiantes pueden ser despedidos antes de tiempo. Por favor, prepárese en consecuencia para el posible salida temprano. Toda la tutoría después de la escuela está cancelada para el martes. Además, si se lleva a cabo un despido anticipado debido al clima, se cancelarán todas las actividades deportivas de la tarde. Majol: PSD district administrators ej lale wot mejatoto ak weather ne an rainin, enwot ad jela k emaron lon jekjek eo naij nana mejatoto ne an Tuje ralep. Im ne enaj lon koto ebaak an itok ilo awa kane, emaron naij mokaj an moj an rijikuul ro jikuul, jouj im kabobo nan an naij mokaj aer moj. Aolep ro rej tutor ilo mojin in jikuul enaj cancel ilo Tuje. Kabobo, elane enaj lon koto ekwe enan mokaj aer ruwoj kon mejatoto ak weather in, aolep activities ko ilo mojin jikuul renaj bar cancel.

Rams teaching Rams took place last week as the PSD Elementary Advanced Learning Program students participated in a dissection lab at OGE. Students from Amanda Davis’ PHS science class led the elementary students in the dissection lab. Students dissected fetal pigs and frogs. They also rotated through learning stations. Way to go, Rams! More photos can be found on our Facebook page!

PSD will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18. We hope you have a restful and enjoyable holiday!

Great news from our PJHS and PHS Quiz Bowl teams! The PJHS team placed 2nd in the 5A Regional Tournament and will move on to STATE! In addition, Cara Prince and Jude Johnson were named to the All Tournament team! Our Senior High Quiz Bowl team placed 3rd yesterday at the NEA Educational Coop tournament! Proud of our Rams.

Due to circumstances out of our control, the PSD pageant will be held in the senior high gym instead of the auditorium. Please make sure to attend rehearsal so that you are familiar with the set up and arrangements. The Senior High Gym is located on the High School campus at 1701 West Court Street. Once you enter the parking lot look for the building with the round roof and enter through the glass doors that face the side of court street. Email jwallace@paragouldschools.net with any questions.

Congratulations to Paragould High School for being named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP program is delivering results and broadening access for students. Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. PHS was awarded the Bronze Level in 2024. A big shout out to all of our 2024 AP Scholar Graduates and to our amazing AP teachers. Paragould is blessed to have teachers that are dedicated to our students and their education. For more about this award and our AP program, check out the article in this month's edition of NEA's Premiere Magazine featuring AP student, Sam Hooten and AP Coordinator, Sarah Cooper.

There are currently six Paragould School District bus routes that will be impacted due to flooding concerns. We certainly understand that some students may need to be checked out early due to these concerns. Please watch for upcoming notifications for bus 5, 10, 74, 78, 86, and 90.

We want to extend our heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to all who competed and placed at the STATE BETA convention. We are proud of you! More photos can be found on the PSD Facebook page.

The PJHS Quiz Bowl Team placed first in the NEA Educational Cooperative Invitational Tournament on Monday. Congrats Rams! The team includes Cara Prince, Jude Johnson, Penn Richardson, Elaine Zhang, Sophie Lally, Ada Chen, Knox Sugg, Jaxon Moss, Lukas Parker, Me’Shelle Hinson, and Arlington Jones.

Whoop whoop! Another event happening Saturday, January 25th is the Little Dancers Clinic put on by our PJHS and PHS Dance team. This event is open to all boys and girls in grades PK - 6th and is being held from 9:00am - 12:00pm at OGE. You can register at the door. Check out the details on the flyer here!

Saturday, January 25th is a busy day in Ram Nation and there is a little bit of something for everyone! 1) Join our Baseball and Softball teams for a FREE event at the PJHS gyms for the 3rd Annual Winterfest. All the details can be found on the PSD or Baseball/Softball Facebook pages AND on the flyer below. 2) Join the Paragould FFA students for a bbq lunch at 12pm at Oak Grove Middle School and stay for the auction! Many of our students have built items for the auction. You can check them all out on the Paragould FFA Facebook page. See the flyer below for more details. 3) Last but not least, several PSD teams will be taking the PLUNGE at the Paragould Polar Plunge at the Community Center. Plunging starts at 2:00pm. Come on out and cheer on our plungers! Details can be found on the flyer below.

English Please note that school will be closed this coming Monday, January 20. Enjoy your long weekend,. We look forward to seeing you back in class on Tuesday, January 21. Español Tenga en cuenta que la escuela estará cerrada Lunes 20 de enero. Disfruta de tu fin de semana largo, y esperamos verte de vuelta en clase el martes 21 de enero. Majol Jouj im kakemejmej wot bwe ilo Mande in tok, Janode 20th rnaj ejelok jikuul, leimonono ilo weekend in aetok. Im jenaj bar loe kom ilo Juje 21 raan.

The Miss PSD Pageant is scheduled for February 15th. The deadline to turn in your entry forms is January 31st. Detailed information can be found here and entry packets are available at all of our schools. Email Jennifer Wallace at jwallace@paragouldschools.net with questions.

English Bus 74 and 92 will run snow routes on Wednesday, January 15 and will only avoid areas that are not safe for travel. Snow routes have been posted on the District website. Only modified bus routes are listed on the website. All other routes will run as normal. Español Los autobuses 74 y 92 realizarán rutas de nieve el miércoles 15 de enero y sólo evitarán las zonas que no sean seguras para viajar. Las rutas de nieve se han publicado en el sitio web del Distrito. En el sitio web solo se enumeran las rutas de autobús modificadas. Todas las demás rutas serán normales. Majol Bus 74 im 92 renaj ettor ilo ial ko rejinno ilo Wenje, Janore 15 im reban bok ial ko rekauwatata nan ettor. Bus ko renaaj ettor wot ilo ial ko rejiņo bōtaab reban bōk ial ko rekauwōtata. Ial ko rejiņo emōj kalikkari ilo wepjait an jikuul kein. Bus ko wot me ewōr oktak ikijjeen ial ko aer wōt emōj kalikari ilo wepjait in. Ial ko jet an bus kein renaaj būk wōt imminene ko aer.

Buses will run snow routes on Tuesday, January 14 and will only avoid areas that are not safe for travel. Snow routes have been posted on the District website. Only modified bus routes are listed on the website. All other routes will run as normal.

English: PSD will be in session on Monday, January 13. Buses will run snow routes and will only avoid areas that are not safe for travel. Snow routes have been posted on the District website. Only modified bus routes are listed on the website. All other routes will run as normal. Español: PSD estará en sesión el lunes 13 de enero. Los autobuses circularán por rutas de nieve y solo evitarán áreas que no sean seguras para viajar. Las rutas de nieve se han publicado en el sitio web del Distrito. En el sitio web solo se enumeran las rutas de autobús modificadas. Todas las demás rutas serán normales. Majol: Jikuul kein an PSD renaaj bar jeplaak im ijjino ilo Mandre, Jànwode 13 raan. Bus ko renaaj ettor wot ilo ial ko rejiņo bōtaab reban bōk ial ko rekauwōtata. Ial ko rejiņo emōj kalikkari ilo wepjait an jikuul kein. Bus ko wot me ewōr oktak ikijjeen ial ko aer wōt emōj kalikari ilo wepjait in. Ial ko jet an bus kein renaaj būk wōt imminene ko aer.

English PSD will be closed Friday, January 10. AMI work is no longer required as a result of school closure due to inclement weather. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority and we believe this decision is necessary given the current conditions. We encourage everyone to stay safe and warm. Español Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, PSD estará cerrado el viernes, 10 de enero. El trabajo de AMI ya no es necesario como resultado del cierre de las escuelas debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y el personal es nuestra máxima prioridad, y creemos que esta decisión es necesaria dadas las condiciones actuales. Animamos a todos a mantenerse a salvo y caliente. Majol Kon mejatoto in ak weather in, PSD enaj kilok ilju Bilade, Jan 10. Jerbal ko an AMI enaj jab bar komon ilo jikuul eo konke enaj kilok jikuul in kon mejatoto in ak weather in. Men eo elap an aurok nan kojbarok rijikuul im rikaki ro an jikuul in. Im kelet in ej komon ekar nan mejatoto in. Jej kajitok iben aolep bwe ren bed ijoko remenan im kejbarok wot.

Staff professional development is scheduled for Monday, January 6. Activities planned for preschool students, parents, and guardians remain scheduled for Monday morning. Students in grades K-12 will return to school on Tuesday, January 7.

Fun things happening at PHS! Our Language Development class was able to tour the new City Hall and speak with Mayor Agee. Congratulations are in order for our PHS Archery team who recently secured 1st place at Brookland and in other JROTC news... Greenbrier stopped by to present them with a soldier's tribute as a thank you to all they did for them on Veteran's Day. And one more bit of great news coming out of the high school... The Arkansas State Teachers Association awarded Mrs. Horn, PHS 11th/12th grade counselor, a $500 grant to help provide yoga equipment for her Movement for Mental Health RTI class. It's a great day to be a Ram!

The Paragould School District was able to provide a Thanksgiving meal to more than 30 families thanks to the generous donation from members of the Junior Auxiliary. Pictured here is Ms. Sydney Watts who spearheaded the program. We are thankful and grateful for all JA does for the kids in our community.