Paragould Primary School

SURPRISE - we are thrilled to welcome students, families, teachers, and staff members with a little extra pizazz for the new school year! Shout-out to PostNet for helping us with our Lobby facelift - check out our new window and door wraps!!! Stay tuned for more eye candy at the Primary...

We can't wait to get this school year started! Check out our breakfast and lunch menus for the first month of school! #littlerams

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!

Updated location for "Back to School Backpack Bash"

Check out these smiles! Summer care had a blast skating today! #littletams

Paragould Primary School supply list

ATTENTION PARENTS: Letters from your child's teacher are being mailed soon. Teachers are also contacting parents to schedule appointments for Open House. If you have not received a letter or heard from a teacher by August 1st, then you may contact the Primary school office. Please refrain from contacting the office regarding your child's teacher and Open House until August 1st. We are excited to see your Little 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!

Here is a great upcoming event for our students/parents!

The 2021-2022 Paragould Primary Yearbooks have arrived! Pick up your orders at the office on Monday through Thursday, from 8:30-3:30 and on Fridays from 8:30-11:30. There are a few extra softcovers available if you didn't get a chance to order. They are $25 each. #littlerams

Parents of Students Attending Summer Academic/Athletic Camp: Just a reminder that if your child is registered for WEEK THREE of the camp, it will be Monday, July 11th - Thursday, July 14th. A reminder that the car line is the same location as through the school year. Drop off cannot begin before 7:45 am. Pickup will be between 12:00 - 12:15. If your child is needing to ride a bus, the following link will show you the bus stop information for the camp: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18JtO8xjLxEW34bcJzhuyg0uaYGTS7H_VEQyLcaiCq_k/edit#gid=2037366125 Remember, your child will be outdoors for a significant part of the day and it is expected to be extremely hot. Please send them with a water bottle. No special equipment is needed, but they should dress for outdoor athletic activity. Tennis shoes are also highly encouraged. We will provide breakfast and lunch for your student each day of the camp.

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.

Congratulations to the Paragould Primary School 2022 Retirees - Dr. Joseph Cornelison, Ms. Jan Allred, and Mr. Verlon Wright. We wish you the very best in retirement - we will miss you!

The Paragould Primary School office will be closed Friday, July 1 and Monday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. All summer programs will be closed Friday, July 1 through Friday, July 8. Summer Care and the Summer Academic & Athletic Camp will resume Monday, July 11. Wishing everyone a safe and happy break!

When the kids are away...the critters will play - check out our summer guests!

The 2021-2022 Paragould Primary Yearbooks have arrived! Pick up your orders at the office on Monday through Thursday, from 8:30-3:30 and on Fridays from 8:30-11:30. There are a few extra softcovers available if you didn't get a chance to order. They are $25 each. #littlerams

Our summer care kids took a field trip to the Collins theater today for an amazing magic show! What fun! #littlerams

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.