Today we are highlighting 4 new staff members: Heather Claude, Ryan Adams, Farah Virani, and Ashley Mangrum. Welcome to the Ram family!
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Today we are highlighting 4 new staff members: Heather Claude, Ryan Adams, Farah Virani, and Ashley Mangrum. Welcome to the Ram family!
#RiseUpRams
#psdrams
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.
Today we are highlighting 4 new staff members: Grace Dial, Brandon Harper, Markus Pillow, and Chandel Knuckles. Welcome to the Ram family!
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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!
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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!
Open Houses are scheduled! The attached has dates and times for each campus. If you cannot attend Open House, please call your child's school and update information (such as transportation, address, phone numbers, etc.).
Paragould Primary 240-2201
Baldwin 240-2211
OGE 240-2221
WWE 240-2231
OGMS 240-2241
PJHS 240-2261
PHS 240-2271
Go Rams!
Open Houses are scheduled! The attached has dates and times for each campus. If you cannot attend Open House, please call your child's school and update important information (such as transportation, address, phone numbers, etc.).
Paragould Primary 240-2201
Baldwin Elementary 240-2211
OGE 240-2221
WWE 240-2231
OGMS 240-2241
PJHS 240-2261
PHS 240-2271
Go Rams!
Parents/Guardians/Caretakers - School will be back in session before you know it! Here are some things you can do to start the year off right:
1) Download/Update our free app and turn on notifications - you'll be the first to know important information such as early release, school closings, PTO meetings, etc.
2) Back to School letters will be mailed soon - have you moved? If so, please call your child's school and give them your new address.
3) Make plans to attend Open House at your child's school. Information will be posted soon with those dates/times.
4) K-6 School Supply Lists are now available by clicking the following link https://www.paragould.k12.ar.us/documents/for-parents/2022-23-school-supply-lists/352715
The Greene County Juvenile Division is hosting its' first ever "SCHOOL BACKPACK BASH" and they would love for PSD students and families to join them. Check out the attached flyer for information!
The Paragould School District is proud to announce an exciting virtual learning opportunity for motivated students in grades 5-12. Students who meet the requirements to be accepted into the PSD Virtual Academy will receive a targeted education delivered by highly qualified teachers. Virtual students will also have access to state-of-the-art technology programs, extracurricular activities (athletics, band, ROTC, theatre, etc.), and the added flexibility of being a virtual learner.
If you are interested in applying to the PSD Virtual Academy for the 2022-23 school year, please complete the following form:
https://forms.gle/V8BEWy2ZEAGdpmt98
Applications will be accepted until August 1st.
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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.
Congratulation Evelyn Beckett for being selected as Mrs. Tonya's May citizen of the month! Evelyn is a 2nd grade student at OGE who always displays great citizenship. She helps others, follows rules even when no one is looking and encourages those around her. Evelyn is great picture of a positive role model! Keep up the awesome work!
Meet 2nd grade student Kamdyn Harvey from Mrs. Eastep's homeroom. He was selected as her May Citizen of the Month. Kamdyn loves the color blue, eating French Toast, playing video games and recess. He is looking forward to going fishing and swimming over the summer break and his dream vacation would be going to the beach.
Meet 4th grade student Lola Jones from Mrs. Nikki's homeroom at OGE. Lola was selected as May Citizen of the Month. Some of her favorites include the color blue, eating salad, painting and art. Lola is looking forward to going swimming on summer break and her dream vacation would be going to the beach! Congratulations Lola!
Congratulations to Isabella Russell for being honored as May Citizen of the Month. She is a 4th grade student in Mrs. Herrings homeroom at OGE. Isabella loves the colors blue, purple and black, eating sushi and ramen noodles, drawing and watching anime. She is looking forward to summer so she can go swimming and her dream vacation would be to go to Hawaii.
Congratulations to Isabella Russell for being honored as May Citizen of the Month. She is a 4th grade student in Mrs. Herrings homeroom at OGE. Isabella loves the colors blue, purple and black, eating sushi and ramen noodles, drawing and watching anime. She is looking forward to summer so she can go swimming and her dream vacation would be to go to Hawaii.
Congratulations Mariela Hernadez, third grade teacher Mrs. Julie selected you as May Citizen of the Month! Mariela loves the color blue, eating pizza, practicing and playing softball along with Art. Her dream vacation would be going to Florida and she is looking forward to spending time with her family over summer break. Way to go Mariela, keep shining!
