REMINDER: Papa John Fundraiser is TODAY!!! Save 30% on your total order and 20% goes back to PJHS!

Reminder: Monday is a Staff Development day.
All students return to school on Tuesday.
THANK YOU to all who made our Papa Johns Fundraiser a success! Join us again on MONDAY, January 5 to raise some dough!
Use promo code: DOUGH and receive 30% off your order and PJHS will receive 20% back! See flyer for more information!
Use promo code: DOUGH and receive 30% off your order and PJHS will receive 20% back! See flyer for more information!

πβ¨ Happy New Year from PJHS β¨π
As we welcome the New Year, weβre excited for a fresh start filled with new goals, new opportunities, and continued success for our students, staff, and families! ππ
π Reminder: Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6th, and we canβt wait to see everyone back and ready to learn! πβοΈ
Thank you for being such an amazing school community and for your continued support. We look forward to a year of learning, growth, and more memorable moments ahead! ππ
Hereβs to a fantastic year! Letβs make it our best one yet! π₯³π β€οΈπ
As we welcome the New Year, weβre excited for a fresh start filled with new goals, new opportunities, and continued success for our students, staff, and families! ππ
π Reminder: Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6th, and we canβt wait to see everyone back and ready to learn! πβοΈ
Thank you for being such an amazing school community and for your continued support. We look forward to a year of learning, growth, and more memorable moments ahead! ππ
Hereβs to a fantastic year! Letβs make it our best one yet! π₯³π β€οΈπ

Have a great winter break!

ππ Big Congratulations to Our Junior High Business Entrepreneurs! ππ
We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Junior High team of business entrepreneurs for being named Top 25 Finalists in Arkansas for the Y.E.S. Competition through Economics Arkansas! ππ
With hundreds of teams applying statewide, only the top 25 earned the opportunity to advance and compete in the final round in Little Rock in February, and our students rose to the challenge! πΌπ
This achievement reflects their hard work, creativity, teamwork, and dedication, and we couldnβt be more impressed with their commitment to excellence. ππ
Join us in congratulating Rhiannon Agee, Anni Hoskins, and Bethany Jankoviak as they represent our school and showcase what determination and innovation can accomplish! πβ€οΈ
We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Junior High team of business entrepreneurs for being named Top 25 Finalists in Arkansas for the Y.E.S. Competition through Economics Arkansas! ππ
With hundreds of teams applying statewide, only the top 25 earned the opportunity to advance and compete in the final round in Little Rock in February, and our students rose to the challenge! πΌπ
This achievement reflects their hard work, creativity, teamwork, and dedication, and we couldnβt be more impressed with their commitment to excellence. ππ
Join us in congratulating Rhiannon Agee, Anni Hoskins, and Bethany Jankoviak as they represent our school and showcase what determination and innovation can accomplish! πβ€οΈ

PJHS Beta Club students volunteered today at a food pantry as part of their Marketing and Communications project for Beta Convention! Way to go Phoebe and Lydia! Thank you Mrs. Tilley for joining the girls!
π Important Health & Attendance Reminders π
We understand that a variety of illnesses are affecting many families in our community, and this may have caused some students to miss their semester tests π€π.
If your student has been diagnosed with a communicable disease, please be sure to provide a doctorβs note to excuse their absences. The note must clearly specify which illness the student had tested positive for. π
π How to submit doctorβs notes:
β’ Bring them to the Junior High Office during business hours (8:00 AMβ3:30 PM)
β’ Or fax them to 870-240-2263 π
π Friday Reminder:
If your student has completed all of their semester tests, they are exempt from school on Friday β . Friday is a makeup test day, and administrator approval is required.
Thank you for helping us keep accurate records and maintain a healthy school environment for everyone β€οΈππ«. We truly appreciate your cooperation and continued support!
We understand that a variety of illnesses are affecting many families in our community, and this may have caused some students to miss their semester tests π€π.
If your student has been diagnosed with a communicable disease, please be sure to provide a doctorβs note to excuse their absences. The note must clearly specify which illness the student had tested positive for. π
π How to submit doctorβs notes:
β’ Bring them to the Junior High Office during business hours (8:00 AMβ3:30 PM)
β’ Or fax them to 870-240-2263 π
π Friday Reminder:
If your student has completed all of their semester tests, they are exempt from school on Friday β . Friday is a makeup test day, and administrator approval is required.
Thank you for helping us keep accurate records and maintain a healthy school environment for everyone β€οΈππ«. We truly appreciate your cooperation and continued support!
TODAY is the DAY!!! Order ANY large pizza for $13.99 and PJHS receives 20%!! Remember to use code: SCHOOL1399

ππ Exciting News for PJHS Educators! ππ
We are pleased to announce the Paragould Junior High School Teacher Growth Score Merit Pay Incentives for the 2025β2026 school year! πβ¨ A total of 6 educators will receive additional compensation π° based on demonstrated student growth π on annual ATLAS assessments, for a total of $15,000 in merit pay!
This incentive program is an exciting way to recognize and reward instructional excellence π, and we are proud to provide these payments just in time for the Christmas holiday! ππ. Please note that this Paragould School District merit pay incentive is in addition to any state merit pay these teachers may be eligible to receive. π«β
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, passion, and hard work of both our students and staff ππ, and we look forward to continued academic growth and success in the years ahead! ππ
Way to go! πβ€οΈ
We are pleased to announce the Paragould Junior High School Teacher Growth Score Merit Pay Incentives for the 2025β2026 school year! πβ¨ A total of 6 educators will receive additional compensation π° based on demonstrated student growth π on annual ATLAS assessments, for a total of $15,000 in merit pay!
This incentive program is an exciting way to recognize and reward instructional excellence π, and we are proud to provide these payments just in time for the Christmas holiday! ππ. Please note that this Paragould School District merit pay incentive is in addition to any state merit pay these teachers may be eligible to receive. π«β
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, passion, and hard work of both our students and staff ππ, and we look forward to continued academic growth and success in the years ahead! ππ
Way to go! πβ€οΈ
Tomorrow is our Papa Johns Pizza Fundraiser day! You may order online, over the phone, in person, or using the app! Please just use code: SCHOOL1399 when you place your order! ALL LARGE PIZZAS are $13.99 and PJHS will receive 20% back! The money raised will be used for student incentives and rewards!

ππ Itβs SEMESTER TEST WEEK! ππ
Weβre excited to wrap up the semester and want to ensure everyone has the necessary information for a smooth week ahead!
π Test Exemptions
All students received an exemption sheet for teachers to complete. These were completed on Friday and are based on grades, standards mastery, attendance, and discipline. Please be sure to ask your student about their exemption status!
ποΈ Semester Test Schedule
π Monday: Review Day
π Tuesday: Tests in Periods 1, 2, & 3
β° Testing concludes at 11:00 AM
π Wednesday:
β’ 5th period test β 1st period
β’ 6th period test β 2nd period
β° Testing concludes at 10:10 AM
π Thursday:
β’ 7th period test β 1st period
β’ 8th period test β 2nd period
β° Testing concludes at 10:10 AM
π Friday: Makeup testing (administrator approval required)
ππ« Checkout Information
β’ Students may check out after their last test of the day
β’ Caretakers must check students out through the office
β’ π« Students cannot be called out of a testing class
β’ Please arrive early to check out before the next class begins
β’ βοΈ If your student walks home, please send a note to the office
β’ π Carline and buses will run as normal for students staying on campus
πβ No After-School Tutoring
There will be no after-school tutoring this week (12/15β12/19).
π§ Schedule Changes
Students requesting schedule changes must submit the Google Classroom form to the school counselor by Thursday, 12/18 at 3:00 PM.
βοΈπ Winter Break
Winter Break is December 22 β January 5
π Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6
Letβs finish strong and celebrate all the hard work this semester! πͺβ¨ Good luck to our studentsβweβre cheering you on! ππ
Weβre excited to wrap up the semester and want to ensure everyone has the necessary information for a smooth week ahead!
π Test Exemptions
All students received an exemption sheet for teachers to complete. These were completed on Friday and are based on grades, standards mastery, attendance, and discipline. Please be sure to ask your student about their exemption status!
ποΈ Semester Test Schedule
π Monday: Review Day
π Tuesday: Tests in Periods 1, 2, & 3
β° Testing concludes at 11:00 AM
π Wednesday:
β’ 5th period test β 1st period
β’ 6th period test β 2nd period
β° Testing concludes at 10:10 AM
π Thursday:
β’ 7th period test β 1st period
β’ 8th period test β 2nd period
β° Testing concludes at 10:10 AM
π Friday: Makeup testing (administrator approval required)
ππ« Checkout Information
β’ Students may check out after their last test of the day
β’ Caretakers must check students out through the office
β’ π« Students cannot be called out of a testing class
β’ Please arrive early to check out before the next class begins
β’ βοΈ If your student walks home, please send a note to the office
β’ π Carline and buses will run as normal for students staying on campus
πβ No After-School Tutoring
There will be no after-school tutoring this week (12/15β12/19).
π§ Schedule Changes
Students requesting schedule changes must submit the Google Classroom form to the school counselor by Thursday, 12/18 at 3:00 PM.
βοΈπ Winter Break
Winter Break is December 22 β January 5
π Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6
Letβs finish strong and celebrate all the hard work this semester! πͺβ¨ Good luck to our studentsβweβre cheering you on! ππ
We said good-bye to Ramsey, the elf today! However, before her departure these ELF-tastic students were able to spot her for the 5th time!




ππ Hey Ram Fans! ππ
Please take a moment to read the graphic below β important info inside! Thanks for staying informed and supporting our Rams!
Please take a moment to read the graphic below β important info inside! Thanks for staying informed and supporting our Rams!

ππ§ββοΈ Elf-tastic News! π§ββοΈπ
Congratulations Bailey for finding Ramsey 5 times!

We celebrated our amazing students who met or exceeded their first semester AR Reading Goals! They were treated to pizza and bundt cakes in the library today! Thank you to Nothing Bundts of Jonesboro for celebrating our students with us by donating each student a bundt cake!! So proud of our readers and their commitment to learning!!!






Mrs. Langston's students created snowmen to investigate physical properties today! βοΈβοΈ






ππ§ββοΈ Elf-tastic News! π§ββοΈπ
Ramsey the Elf tried her very best to stay hiddenβ¦ but these two students were too clever! πβ¨
A big shoutout to the first two students to spot Ramsey for 5 days β impressive elf-detective skills!
π βοΈ Good news, holiday hunters! Ramsey isnβt done yet β sheβll be hiding all the way through Friday, December 12.
Keep searchingβ¦ you never know where that sneaky elf might pop up next! ππΆ
Ramsey the Elf tried her very best to stay hiddenβ¦ but these two students were too clever! πβ¨
A big shoutout to the first two students to spot Ramsey for 5 days β impressive elf-detective skills!
π βοΈ Good news, holiday hunters! Ramsey isnβt done yet β sheβll be hiding all the way through Friday, December 12.
Keep searchingβ¦ you never know where that sneaky elf might pop up next! ππΆ

π STATE CHAMPIONS! π
Our RamcahToa Esports Team dominated in the Arkansas AAA Super Smash Bros.β’ Ultimate Finals and brought home the STATE TITLE!
π₯ Congratulations to our winning squad:
Brody Nicley
Zachery Scarbo
Eli Rush
These Rams proved their skill, teamwork, and composure on the biggest stage. Proud is an understatement!
Our RamcahToa Esports Team dominated in the Arkansas AAA Super Smash Bros.β’ Ultimate Finals and brought home the STATE TITLE!
π₯ Congratulations to our winning squad:
Brody Nicley
Zachery Scarbo
Eli Rush
These Rams proved their skill, teamwork, and composure on the biggest stage. Proud is an understatement!
Are you still looking for that perfect gift? Check out PJHS Student Council Winter Wonderland 3D Print Sale!! See flyers for more information and prices!


