
Congratulations to our employees with milestone service anniversaries this year! We appreciate your dedication to education and to PSD.
20 years: Freida DaVault, Lisa Holder, Richard Taylor, Sheila Wicker, and Starla Wood
25 years: Sandra Eddleman, Rita Lawrence, Robbie Mosley, Teresa Rowe, and Ann Tritch
30 years: Tamra Powell
35 years: Erma Bateman, Melinda Dodd, and Wynell Wess
45 years: Mary Ann Washington

We were informed earlier today that Mrs. Debbie Smith has been named Superintendent of the Year by the Arkansas Rural Ed Association. We have had the honor and privilege of working with Mrs. Smith for several years and have witnessed her extraordinary ability and determination. Her work ethic, compassion and desire to serve others is immeasurable. Congratulations Mrs. Smith! We are proud to call you our Superintendent.

Please help us congratulate the following PSD retirees. These great teachers and staff have touched many lives over the years and will be missed. Enjoy your retirement!
Angie Donner
Melissa Miller
Mala Weaver
Mike Mathis
Melinda Dodd
Rene Hale
Steffanie Hoggard
Diane Keen
Linda Parson
Ann Pickney
Ellen Rawls
Betty Smith
Mike McClanahan

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 classified employees of the year from each site!
S21C: Ronnie Wells
Primary: Isela Garcia
Baldwin Elem: Tammy Cuadra
Oak Grove Elem: Tammie Clark
Woodrow Wilson Elem: Misty McIlvoy
Oak Grove Middle: Matt Gage
PJHS: Gaye Smith
PHS: Rena Loyd
Ram Academy: James Hatley
Food Service/Maintenance/Operations/Transportation and overall PSD honoree: Katrina Brewer
Central Office: Ann Tritch

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 certified employees of the year from each site!
S21C: Melanie Beliew
Primary: Shirley Jercinovic
Baldwin Elem: Hannah Paschal
Oak Grove Elem: Kristina Moss
Woodrow Wilson Elem: Jeana Hayes
Oak Grove Middle: Stacy Stacey
PJHS: Kristin Moore
PHS and overall PSD honoree: Barry Burkheart
Ram Academy: Claudia Hoffman


Congratulations to the following PHS students on their great performances in the regional math competition!
Precal/Trig: Emily Toombs - third place
Calculus: Zoe Rodrigues - honorable mention
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Congratulations to the following PHS students on their great performances in the regional math competition!
Algebra 1: Brandon Breckenridge - first place
Geometry: Tyler Brown - first place
Algebra 2: Ashton Rodrigues - first place
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PSD's Olivia Hancock qualified for Virtual Nationals in discus with a throw of 133' 8". Congratulations, Olivia! https://www.kait8.com/2020/05/27/paragoulds-olivia-hancock-qualifies-virtual-nationals-discus/

Hello Ram parents! Please fill out the following survey to help us plan our 2020-21 Covid-19 response. If you have multiple students in your household, please fill out the survey once and put all their names in the form.
Survey: https://forms.gle/yNJpENBgQyiQDV6z6
Thanks!

Progress continues at PHS! #psdrams



We can’t wait for the students to see the OGE gym this fall! See the before and after photos! #psdrams



The 2020 Paragould Rams Athletic Awards broadcast can be heard on The Ticket NEA Sports Show! Thank you Booster Club, Dr. Jankoviak, Brad Bobo, and coaches making this event possible for Paragould athletes! The broadcast can be heard on the following website: 953theticket.com.

Thank you Mr. David Powell, PJHS teacher, for submitting and securing a $1,000 grant from the Blue and You Foundation! PJHS will be getting two additional Stop the Bleed kits thanks to Mr. Powell's efforts! #psdrams

Thank you Allen Engineering for the generous donation of $750.00 to the Paragould School District Backpack Program! We appreciate you! #psdrams

Paragould High School seniors would have celebrated their graduation this evening at the First National Bank Arena on the Arkansas State University campus. Thank you ASU for honoring our graduates by lighting the library Ram Blue tonight! #psdrams



PSD counselors have been very busy preparing for the backpack distribution. We appreciate them for all of their work to ensure that students have additional food! Thank you PSD counselors!! #psdrams



Dalton Masters surprised the Central Office staff and OGMS staff with beautiful flowers this week! Thank you Dalton for your generosity and your thoughtfulness! #psdrams


Progress continues on the buildings at the high school. Concrete floors were poured last week for the agri facility! #psdrams



Sending much thanks and appreciation to all PSD teachers as we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week! PSD teachers, you all are the best!


Ms. Taylor is busy this afternoon sorting new school supplies purchased with grant money! Thank you Ms. Taylor for submitting the grant, purchasing, and preparing the supplies for PSD students! #psdrams