🎉🍎 Exciting News for PJHS Educators! 🍎🎉
We are pleased to announce the Paragould Junior High School Teacher Growth Score Merit Pay Incentives for the 2025–2026 school year! 👏✨ A total of 6 educators will receive additional compensation 💰 based on demonstrated student growth 📈 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 🌟, and we are proud to provide these payments just in time for the Christmas holiday! 🎄🎁. 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. 🏫✅
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, passion, and hard work of both our students and staff 💙📚, and we look forward to continued academic growth and success in the years ahead! 🚀📖
Way to go! 💙❤️
We are pleased to announce the Paragould Junior High School Teacher Growth Score Merit Pay Incentives for the 2025–2026 school year! 👏✨ A total of 6 educators will receive additional compensation 💰 based on demonstrated student growth 📈 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 🌟, and we are proud to provide these payments just in time for the Christmas holiday! 🎄🎁. 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. 🏫✅
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication, passion, and hard work of both our students and staff 💙📚, and we look forward to continued academic growth and success in the years ahead! 🚀📖
Way to go! 💙❤️
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!
🎉📚 It’s SEMESTER TEST WEEK! 📚🎉
We’re excited to wrap up the semester and want to ensure everyone has the necessary information for a smooth week ahead!
📝 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!
🗓️ Semester Test Schedule
📌 Monday: Review Day
📌 Tuesday: Tests in Periods 1, 2, & 3
⏰ Testing concludes at 11:00 AM
📌 Wednesday:
• 5th period test → 1st period
• 6th period test → 2nd period
⏰ Testing concludes at 10:10 AM
📌 Thursday:
• 7th period test → 1st period
• 8th period test → 2nd period
⏰ Testing concludes at 10:10 AM
📌 Friday: Makeup testing (administrator approval required)
🚗🏫 Checkout Information
• Students may check out after their last test of the day
• Caretakers must check students out through the office
• 🚫 Students cannot be called out of a testing class
• Please arrive early to check out before the next class begins
• ✉️ If your student walks home, please send a note to the office
• 🚌 Carline and buses will run as normal for students staying on campus
📚❌ No After-School Tutoring
There will be no after-school tutoring this week (12/15–12/19).
🧭 Schedule Changes
Students requesting schedule changes must submit the Google Classroom form to the school counselor by Thursday, 12/18 at 3:00 PM.
❄️🎄 Winter Break
Winter Break is December 22 – January 5
📅 Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6
Let’s finish strong and celebrate all the hard work this semester! 💪✨ Good luck to our students—we’re cheering you on! 🎉📖
We’re excited to wrap up the semester and want to ensure everyone has the necessary information for a smooth week ahead!
📝 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!
🗓️ Semester Test Schedule
📌 Monday: Review Day
📌 Tuesday: Tests in Periods 1, 2, & 3
⏰ Testing concludes at 11:00 AM
📌 Wednesday:
• 5th period test → 1st period
• 6th period test → 2nd period
⏰ Testing concludes at 10:10 AM
📌 Thursday:
• 7th period test → 1st period
• 8th period test → 2nd period
⏰ Testing concludes at 10:10 AM
📌 Friday: Makeup testing (administrator approval required)
🚗🏫 Checkout Information
• Students may check out after their last test of the day
• Caretakers must check students out through the office
• 🚫 Students cannot be called out of a testing class
• Please arrive early to check out before the next class begins
• ✉️ If your student walks home, please send a note to the office
• 🚌 Carline and buses will run as normal for students staying on campus
📚❌ No After-School Tutoring
There will be no after-school tutoring this week (12/15–12/19).
🧭 Schedule Changes
Students requesting schedule changes must submit the Google Classroom form to the school counselor by Thursday, 12/18 at 3:00 PM.
❄️🎄 Winter Break
Winter Break is December 22 – January 5
📅 Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6
Let’s finish strong and celebrate all the hard work this semester! 💪✨ Good luck to our students—we’re cheering you on! 🎉📖
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!
🐏💙 Hey Ram Fans! 💙🐏
Please take a moment to read the graphic below — important info inside! Thanks for staying informed and supporting our Rams!
Please take a moment to read the graphic below — important info inside! Thanks for staying informed and supporting our Rams!
🎄🧝♂️ Elf-tastic News! 🧝♂️🎄
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! ❄️☃️
🎄🧝♂️ Elf-tastic News! 🧝♂️🎄
Ramsey the Elf tried her very best to stay hidden… but these two students were too clever! 👀✨
A big shoutout to the first two students to spot Ramsey for 5 days — impressive elf-detective skills!
🎅❄️ Good news, holiday hunters! Ramsey isn’t done yet — she’ll be hiding all the way through Friday, December 12.
Keep searching… you never know where that sneaky elf might pop up next! 🎄🎶
Ramsey the Elf tried her very best to stay hidden… but these two students were too clever! 👀✨
A big shoutout to the first two students to spot Ramsey for 5 days — impressive elf-detective skills!
🎅❄️ Good news, holiday hunters! Ramsey isn’t done yet — she’ll be hiding all the way through Friday, December 12.
Keep searching… you never know where that sneaky elf might pop up next! 🎄🎶
🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS! 🏆
Our RamcahToa Esports Team dominated in the Arkansas AAA Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate Finals and brought home the STATE TITLE!
🔥 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.™ Ultimate Finals and brought home the STATE TITLE!
🔥 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!
7th grade math students went on an adventure out of the classroom today to work in small groups with practice Atlas questions over the Probability Standards they have been working on this week!
The Paragould Esports team has once again made an incredible run, reaching the state semifinals for the second year in a row! Our talented Rams will take on Bentonville in Hot Springs on Monday, December 8, and the excitement is building. We couldn’t be more proud of our students and the hard work they’ve put in. Go Rams!
English
The Paragould School District will operate normal afternoon bus routes on Thursday, December 4. Families who choose to pick up their child prior to regular dismissal may do so through the front office. Due to today’s weather conditions, students checked out early will not be counted absent for the afternoon.
Spanish
El Distrito Escolar de Paragould operará las rutas normales de autobús por la tarde el jueves 4 de diciembre. Las familias que decidan recoger a sus hijos antes de la salida habitual pueden hacerlo a través de la oficina de cada edificio. Debido a las condiciones del clima de hoy, los estudiantes que salgan temprano esta tarde no serán contados como ausentes.
Marshallese
Bus ko waan Paragould School District renaaj loor ejja wewein aer karool rijikuul ilo elikin raelep rainin Taije, Tijomba 4. Bamle ko rekonaan boke ajiri eo/ro nejier mokta jen an moj jikuul. Kon wot nana lan rainin, rijikuul ro bamle ko aer renaaj boke ir jen mwon jikuul ko rainin ak ejanin jemlok jikuul reban likit ir ilo absent
The Paragould School District will operate normal afternoon bus routes on Thursday, December 4. Families who choose to pick up their child prior to regular dismissal may do so through the front office. Due to today’s weather conditions, students checked out early will not be counted absent for the afternoon.
Spanish
El Distrito Escolar de Paragould operará las rutas normales de autobús por la tarde el jueves 4 de diciembre. Las familias que decidan recoger a sus hijos antes de la salida habitual pueden hacerlo a través de la oficina de cada edificio. Debido a las condiciones del clima de hoy, los estudiantes que salgan temprano esta tarde no serán contados como ausentes.
Marshallese
Bus ko waan Paragould School District renaaj loor ejja wewein aer karool rijikuul ilo elikin raelep rainin Taije, Tijomba 4. Bamle ko rekonaan boke ajiri eo/ro nejier mokta jen an moj jikuul. Kon wot nana lan rainin, rijikuul ro bamle ko aer renaaj boke ir jen mwon jikuul ko rainin ak ejanin jemlok jikuul reban likit ir ilo absent
📝🐝 That’s S-P-E-C-T-A-C-U-L-A-R! 🐝📝
Congratulations to our PJHS Spelling Bee winners! These students showcased incredible focus, confidence, and vocabulary skills in today’s competition. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
🌟 Our Top 5 Spellers will go on to represent PJHS in the County Spelling Bee on February 2!
Champion: Isabella Williams
2nd place: Bentley Colindres
3rd place: Kyson Rabah
4th place: Braxton Lopez
5th place: Emma Cook
We know they’ll make us proud! 💙❤️🐏
Way to go, Rams—keep shining and spelling your way to success!
Congratulations to our PJHS Spelling Bee winners! These students showcased incredible focus, confidence, and vocabulary skills in today’s competition. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
🌟 Our Top 5 Spellers will go on to represent PJHS in the County Spelling Bee on February 2!
Champion: Isabella Williams
2nd place: Bentley Colindres
3rd place: Kyson Rabah
4th place: Braxton Lopez
5th place: Emma Cook
We know they’ll make us proud! 💙❤️🐏
Way to go, Rams—keep shining and spelling your way to success!
New blanket design in stock now! Great gift idea! Fill out the Google form or see Mrs. Langston in Room 209.
https://forms.gle/jUqbmh21Xp44umxN9
https://forms.gle/jUqbmh21Xp44umxN9
On December 12, Student Council will have a Winter Wonderland Sale during Fun Friday. There will be Ornaments, Christmas prints, Mystery Wands, and more for sale. Please bring cash if you would like to buy something.
🎄✨ Celebrate the Season at PJHS! ✨🎄
We’re excited to kick off the holiday season with dress-up days during the week of December 15–19!
Students and staff—get ready to bring the cheer, show your creativity, and have some festive fun! 🎁❄️
📌 Check out the attached graphic for each day’s theme!
We can’t wait to see your holiday spirit and Ram Pride on full display. ❤️💙🐏
We’re excited to kick off the holiday season with dress-up days during the week of December 15–19!
Students and staff—get ready to bring the cheer, show your creativity, and have some festive fun! 🎁❄️
📌 Check out the attached graphic for each day’s theme!
We can’t wait to see your holiday spirit and Ram Pride on full display. ❤️💙🐏
🎉📸 ID Day at PJHS! 📸🎉
Our students received their new student IDs at school today, and we’re excited about the many positives they bring!
These IDs will help us:
🔒 Increase safety and security on campus
🎟️ Provide smoother, faster entry into extracurricular events
👀 Make it easier for staff to identify students and offer support
💼 Encourage responsibility and organization
We’re proud of our students for embracing this new step and helping us continue to make PJHS a safe, welcoming, and student-centered place to learn and grow.
Together, we’re building strong habits and an even stronger school community! 💙❤️🐏
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the Paragould School District will operate on a two hour delay. All bus routes, car rider lines, and school start times will begin two hours later than usual on Tuesday, December 2. Student safety will always be a top priority. Thank you for your patience and support.