School of the 21st Century

Health and safety will always remain a top priority for the Paragould School District. In April of 2022 the district discontinued the practice of contact tracing/quarantining of probable close contacts and reimplemented policy 4.34 as the district’s response to student illnesses. We continue to utilize policy 4.34 to guide our response to illnesses. Anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 will be required to isolate at home for 5 days from the onset of symptoms or a positive test. The Arkansas Department of Health guidance states that the isolated individual may return to school on day 6 with a mask and must continue to wear the mask around others through the 10th day. If the Individual is unable to wear a mask, he/she will be required to continue to isolate for the full 10 days. If you have any questions regarding COVID-19 please contact Lynn Treece at 870-565-8686 or email ltreece@paragouldschools.net.

If you would like to provide input on the PHS PE facility, please click the link below and complete the survey. https://forms.gle/j4JczRxVi9KJKoAm7

If there's tailgating; a water balloon fight; a student tunnel on the field for the athlete run through; snow cones; Gaga Ball; The Paragould Pride Marching Band; The Mob dance team; cheerleaders; and Ram Football, it must mean it's Friday Night Under the Lights at Ram Stadium!! This week is extra special because it's the BELL GAME. Check out this lineup of events happening this Friday. You won't want to miss out! Tailgating and Water Balloon Fight - Open to the public; Hosted by JROTC. STUDENT TUNNEL for the athlete's run through onto the field - For the first time ever, we are inviting all PSD students in grades K-12 to join us on the field for the athlete run through. Students should arrive no later than 6:35pm to be a part of this new tradition. Sno-Cones for StuCo - Support our Student Council by buying a frozen treat. Gaga Ball - You'll have to see it to believe it. Fun for kids of all ages! Throw on your red and blue, check out the fliers for more information, and join us at Ram Stadium this Friday night! #psdrams #RiseUpRams #RamUp

The Paragould School District Master Facility Plan includes a PE facility on the high school campus. As part of the planning process, the district has arranged for a public meeting to take place on Thursday, August 25 at 6:00pm in the high school auditorium. During the meeting we will discuss partnership funding and various options for future construction. Those in attendance will also be provided with the opportunity to provide district leadership with feedback. We hope to see you there!

Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) is a federal program designed to provide food support to families with children who were receiving free and reduced price school meals and missed school for COVID related absences. It can help families pay for food when students are absent from school due to a COVID-19 related isolation/quarantine. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), in collaboration with the Department of Human Services (DHS), received approval to operate this program in response to the COVID-19 related school closures for school year 2021-22. The State’s plan provides P-EBT benefits to SNAP and non-SNAP households with children who temporarily lost access to free or reduced price school meals due to a COVID related isolation/quarantine. This plan will provide P-EBT benefits to students who: 1) qualify for free or reduced meal benefit and 2) were absent from school due to a COVID related isolation/quarantine. Students will qualify to receive P-EBT benefits if the answer is yes to both statement #1 and statement #2. The state has formalized a parent initiated option for meal application benefits. Access to the online application can be found on the district website or by clicking on the link below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp78rK9f0ptIfTJOd3n0z7uS4ZV01oOXjNGDLpEJ538uCijw/viewform?usp=pp_url Once the application is submitted, the school district will verify the absences, approve the application, and submit the student’s information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. DESE will work alongside DHS to process the benefit for each household. Benefits will be provided at a rate of $7.10 per day/days absent, due to a COVID related isolation/quarantine. Anticipated timeline: The deadline for a household to complete the application process and submit the application is July 29, 2022. The Paragould School District will consolidate collected student information and submit the information to the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by August 12, 2022. Feel free to contact your child’s school for more information.

The NEA area substitute teacher training is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8 from 9-12 at the ESS South Central Office. This training is for anyone interested in becoming a substitute teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. For additional information, or to apply online, please visit ess.com.

Please see the photo for official pageant times for Saturday, April 30th!

PSD releases 2022-2023 school year calendar. Go Rams!

Don't forget - this Friday, April 22nd is the last day to sign up for the PSD Pageant that will be held on April 30th in the PHS Auditorium. Forms are available in each of our school offices. Ages 2 years old through 12th grade are allowed to enter. Email jwallace@paragouldschools.net for more information.

English PSD district administrators are closely monitoring the weather today. All car lines will start at 1:00 this afternoon (Wednesday, April 13). Buses are scheduled to run on a normal schedule. In the event severe storms arrive at or close to dismissal time, students will be held until the storms pass and it is safe to travel. All after school activities have been canceled. After care programs will be on normal schedule. Español Los administradores del distrito de PSD están monitoreando de cerca el clima de hoy. Todas las líneas de automóviles comenzarán a la 1:00 de esta tarde (Miércoles 13 de Abril). Los autobuses están programados para funcionar en un horario normal. En caso de que lleguen tormentas severas a la hora de salida o cerca de ella, los estudiantes serán retenidos hasta que pasen las tormentas y sea seguro viajar. Todas las actividades después de la escuela han sido canceladas. Los programas de cuidado posterior estarán en horario normal. Majol PSD district administrator rej kilok ilo aeer lale tok wot weather ne an ranin. Aolep wa ko renij line ilo awa ne 1:00 kiolok ilo wonje april 13. Alolep jukuul bus ko renij ettor ilo ieen ettor ko. Im ne elon lan ko renij bok jikier em enij m kajojo ajiri renij bed nan ne enij lak lon kein. Kio aolep ukkure ko renij bojrak. Elik aolep program kein renij bok bar schedule.

The PSD pageant is BACK! 👊 The pageant is hosted by the Paragould Dance program and entry forms are available in the office of each PSD campus. The forms are due on April 22nd and the pageant will be held April 30th in the Paragould High School auditorium. 2 years old through 12th grade are allowed to enter. A copy of the entry form is below or you can email jwallace@paragouldschools.net for more information.

English: PSD district administrators continue to monitor the weather. Student safety is a priority. Due to current weather conditions, buses will be held on campus until we feel dismissal is safe. You will be provided with an update in approximately 15 minutes. Español: Los administradores del distrito del PSD continuan monitoreando el clima. La seguridad de los estudiantes es una prioridad. Debido a las condiciones climaticas actuales, los estudiantes quienes llevar los buses va a quedarse en la escuela. Se le proporcionara una actualizacion en aproximadamente 15 minutos.

English: PSD district administrators are closely monitoring the weather today. In the event severe storms arrive at or close to dismissal time, students will be held until the storms pass and it is safe to travel. Español: Los administradores del distrito de PSD estan monitoreando de cerca el clima hoy. En caso de que lleguen tormentas severas a la hora de salida o cerca de ella, los estudiantes seran retenidos hasta que pasen las tormentas y sea seguro viajar. Majol: Jikin school in ad woj ilo Paragould in ej lukun lale tok wt lan ne ad woj ranin ilo an lon storm ko rej ebbake koj em enij koman bwe en lon mokajlok ko an jikin school ko em eijukuul eo renij mokaj lok aeer school bwe en bar emman Nan as woj ettor em jikin school in an.

Have a child who will be 4 or 5 years old on or before August 1st? We can't wait for them to join our Ram Family! NOW is the time to register them for Pre-K (4 year olds) or Kindergarten (5 year olds). There are 3 opportunities left to enroll IN PERSON. See the event flyers (English/Español) below for more information! Can't attend an event? No problem! See below for your 2 options: Pick up a paper packet in the Paragould Primary office (1600 Country Club Road), complete all pages, and turn in with all required documents; OR Register online at https://www.paragould.k12.ar.us/o/paragould-primary Click "2022-23 Registration" Please help us spread the word about registration and if you have questions, call the Paragould Primary at 240-2201.

English Due to the weather forecast for this afternoon, PSD will be dismissing two hours early today. We have bus routes that are in excess of an hour and a half in length and student safety is the priority. Español Debido al tiempo para esta tarde, PSD saldrá dos horas antes hoy. Sus estudiantes llegarán a casa 2 horas antes. Por favor haga arreglos para tener a alguien en casa. Tenemos rutas de autobús que superan la hora y media de duración y la seguridad de los estudiantes es la prioridad. Majol Kin wt weather ne jab emman ilo elkin raelep in ranin enij koman bwe en mokaj lok ruo awa. Em rijikuul eo nejim enij rool ruo awa mokajlok. Elon bus in school ko renij herbal ilo jimetaan awa kojbarok eo an ajiri eo nejim ej men eo imaantata.

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School is closed Friday 2/25/22 due to inclement weather/road conditions. Students should complete Day 7 of their AMI packet. Español: La escuela está cerrada el viernes 25/2/22 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo/condiciones de camino. Los estudiantes deben completar el día 7 de su paquete AMI. Majol: Enej ejelok jikuul ilo raan in Bolaide 2/25/22 enwot ad jela ke enej jino m ijuur iaal kein ad. RiJikuul ro rej aikuj komane pepa in AMI DAY 7 ko aer.

School is closed Thursday 2/24/22 due to inclement weather/road conditions. Students should complete Day 6 of their AMI packet. Español: La escuela está cerrada el jueves 24/2/22 debido a las inclemencias del tiempo/condiciones de camino. Los estudiantes deben completar el día 6 de su paquete AMI. Majol: Enej ejelok jikuul ilo raan in Taije 2/24/22 enwot ad jela ke enej jino m ijuur iaal kein ad. RiJikuul ro rej aikuj komane pepa in AMI DAY 6 ko aer.

No school Monday 2/21/22 in observance of President's Day

English Paragould School District will be open on Tuesday, 2/8/2022. Due to current road conditions, PSD will run snow routes for buses 64, 68, 69, 72, 74, 77, 85 and 91. Modified routes are listed on the district website and can also be located by clicking this link https://www.paragould.k12.ar.us/browse/284580 Español El distrito escolar de Paragould estara abierta el martes 8 de febrero de 2022. Debido a las condiciones actuales de las carreteras, PSD ejecutara rutas de nieve para los autobuses 64, 68, 69, 72, 74, 77, 85 y 91. Las rutas modificadas se enumeran en el sitio web del distrito y también se pueden ubicar haciendo clic en este enlace https://www.paragould.k12.ar.us/browse/284580 Majol Paragould jikuul district enij bellok ilo juje, 2/8/2022. Itok wt jen an kar nana ial Kane PSD enij jinoe bellok kar ial in snow ko nan bus noba Kane 64,68,69,72,74,77,85 em 91. Ial in snow renij bed ilo Paragould jikuul district website Kane em renij bareniwt bed ijjene ne konij click e link ne lal https://www.paragould.k12.ar.us/browse/284580