Paragould High School is proud to recognize several students for their exceptional academic achievements at the state level!
Congratulations to Edwin Chen and Dalen Burroughs for representing PHS at the Arkansas Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day Luncheon at the State Capitol - an event recognizing some of the top graduating seniors across Arkansas.
We also proudly celebrate Dalen Burroughs, John Brawley, and Taylor Gaines for earning the prestigious Arkansas Governor’s Scholarship! This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic excellence and achievement.
We are incredibly proud of these students for the way they represent Paragould High School and the Paragould School District. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence continue to make Ram Nation proud! 🎉📚✨
🎓Graduation Day is here, Rams! 🎓
Join us as we celebrate the Paragould High School Class of 2026 tonight at 7:00 PM at First National Bank Arena on the campus of Arkansas State University!
Can’t attend in person? Watch the ceremony live HERE
📢 Reminder: First National Bank Arena has a clear bag policy in place for all events. Please review all ARENA POLICIES before attending.
All other graduation information can be found HERE.
As our seniors prepare to walk across the stage tonight, we can’t help but reflect on the incredible teachers who helped guide them to this moment. ❤️🎓💙
Last week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week and tonight is a beautiful reminder of why teachers matter so much. From kindergarten tears and first-day jitters to college applications, career plans, and graduation caps, our teachers have been there through every step of the journey.
To the educators who encouraged, challenged, supported, cheered, and loved this Class of 2026 along the way… thank you. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom walls.
And to our seniors - tonight we celebrate you, your accomplishments, your memories, and the bright futures ahead.
Enjoy this walk through video; the graduation link will be posted later today. Once a Ram, always a Ram. ❤️🐏💙
🏆STATE CHAMPIONS (AGAIN!!) 🏆
Our Lady Rams Track Team had an incredible performance at the State Meet, bringing home multiple STATE TITLES and continuing a tradition of excellence!
🥇 Kaelyn Edwards - State Champion in the 800 Meter Run
🥇 4x800 Meter Relay State Champions
Tiffany Bedgood • Aniya Dorsey • Kaelyn Edwards • Kallie Jackson
This marks the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW our Lady Rams have claimed the 4x800 Relay State Championship! 👏🔥
Next stop ➡️ Meet of Champions, where our athletes will compete against state champions from across Arkansas. We are incredibly proud of these young ladies and can’t wait to cheer them on one more time!
Did you know PHS is expanding our college concurrent offerings for the 2026-27 school year through Black River Technical College? Starting as early as 9th grade, students can begin earning a Technical Certificate that could lead to a Diploma with Distinction AND major scholarship opportunities! 🎓⚡
From college credit to career-ready pathways, this is just one of the many reasons students choose to be a Ram!
📣 Don’t forget — the School Choice window is open through June 1st! Come see what makes Paragould School District the place to be!
https://www.paragould.k12.ar.us/o/paragould/page/school-choice
Big news for our PHS family! 🎉
Our very own senior, Edwin Chen, has been featured as one of Arkansas’s top seniors in a recent article! 👏📚
We couldn’t be more proud of his hard work, dedication, and accomplishments. Edwin, you represent Paragould High School so well, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve next! ❤️💙
Join us in congratulating Edwin on this incredible honor! 🎓✨
Read the article here!
Today we celebrate the amazing cafeteria staff who serve up more than just meals - they serve smiles, kindness, and care every single day. Thank you for keeping our students fueled, happy, and ready to learn. We appreciate you more than words can say!❤️ 🥪🥛💙
👏 A special shoutout to Dalen Burroughs for being named to the State All-Tournament Team - what an outstanding accomplishment!
Team Members
Seated (L to R): Edwin Chen, John McNamee, Dalen Burroughs, Taylor Gaines, Kathryn Cox
Standing (L to R): Lukas Parker, Penn Richardson, Jude Johnson, Cara Prince
Coaches: Michelle Guinn, Pamela Cox, Amanda Pillow
Way to represent PHS with excellence - we are so proud of you all! 🎉
Please make sure students arrive on time with their computers fully charged and ready to go!
🔴🔵🏆 STATE FINALS TIME, RAMS! 🔵🔴
The stage is set for an incredible showdown as Paragould High School takes on Valley View High School in the Class 5A Quiz Bowl State Championship! 🧠📚
Our undefeated Rams are ready to represent PHS and show the state what Paragould pride is all about! ❤️💙
📺 Watch Live on Arkansas PBS
🗓️ Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.
💻 Livestream: arkansastv.gov/live
Check out their Hype Video and let’s cheer on these amazing students as they compete to prove they are the best in Arkansas!
Check to see if your child qualifies, and be sure your address and phone number are updated with the school so you don’t miss out on important information. 📬📱
🎊The ensemble earned a 1st Division Superior rating (the highest distinction possible)🏆
🏅 With First Division ratings at BOTH State Marching and State Concert, the Paragould Band has achieved the prestigious State Sweepstakes Honor. In addition, the band placed 4th in the 5A classification, marking their second-highest finish in program history! 🏅
❤️💙 Please join us in celebrating these exceptional musicians and their dedicated directors! 💙❤️
Watch our girls take the field, our boys hit the sidelines as coaches and cheerleaders, and the competition heat up under the lights!
📅 Monday, April 20
⏰ Games starts at 6:00 PM
📍 PHS Football Field
🎟️ Admission:
$1 Students
$5 Adults
🍧 Concessions and sno cones will be available for purchase!
❤️ All proceeds benefit Mission Outreach.
Don’t miss the fun, the laughs, and the school spirit! See you there! 💙❤️
Please take note of the early start dates so you can plan ahead for the upcoming school year.
🍎 Teachers return: August 3
🎒 Students return: August 6
Starting earlier allows for some great breaks during the year, including:
🍂 A full week off in October
❤️ A four-day weekend in February
Please review the attached calendar and mark your dates now. We’re already looking forward to another great year! 💙❤️
The PHS Fine Arts Department is proud to present Curtains: School Edition to the public on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium.
🎟️ Tickets:
Adults - $10
Students - $5
❤️ All PSD students and staff admitted FREE!
Come support our talented students and enjoy a night of music, comedy, and entertainment! 🎶👏
Brains, buzzers, and a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP title 🏆🧠🔥
Our PJHS Quiz Bowl team brought home the win, and now it’s time to relive the journey! Check out this HYPE VIDEO celebrating a team that proved knowledge, teamwork, and determination are a championship combination.
Way to represent Paragould with pride, Rams! ❤️💙
