Paragould Junior High School

The PJHS Quiz Bowl Team placed 1st in the Cyclone Invitational Tournament at McArthur Jr. High in Jonesboro today. They competed against eleven other teams and were undefeated. Congratulations! Front row: Ada Chen, Me'Shelle Hinson, Jacob Shepherd, Arlington Jones, Braxton Lopez Back row: Coach Krystal Hooten, Tera Harlan, Lukas Parker, Knox Sugg, Jaxon Moss, Jack McDowell, Brayden Ingle, Zoey Smith, Asst. Coach Timothy McDonald

The winners of our 1st period food drive are Mr. Mitchell Weber's 1st period with 68 items from PHS and Mr. Hestand 1st period with 352 items from PJHS! We had a total of 829 items donated to the Backpack program!!

Beta Club collected over 250 books to donate with their book drive as part of their State Service Project! Paragould is WIRED for Success!!!

Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day to bring items to your homeroom class for the Backpack Program. Here are some items to consider: Pop-top canned ravioli, microwave mac and cheese cups, fruit or pudding cups, pop tarts, cereal bars/cups, and Ramen noodles. No peanut butter products, please.

More science fun at PJHS! Coach Whittle's physical science classes learned about matter changes by taking milk and turning it into ice cream.

Mrs. Langston’s students are rocking their science skills this week! 💪 They modeled the Rock Cycle — showing how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks transform through heat, pressure, and time. 🔥💧⏳

The PJHS Quiz Bowl Team participated in state quiz bowl camp Saturday. Ninth graders Ada Chen and Me’Shelle Hinson won awards for playing on top-placing teams, and 8th grader Arlington Jones was names to the All-Tournament Team. Congratulations!

Congratulations to all of our top winners from today's GT Business Entrepreneur Competition. Thank you to all of our judges and our parent volunteers! We could not have had this event without all of your help! Thank you to all 90 GT students grades 7-11 who participated. You all did a fabulous job!

7th graders got to know Max and Kevin on a whole new level! Through their Character Surgery of Freak the Mighty, students discovered how friendship, bravery, and acceptance made this story unforgettable. Students took on studying different characters with the medical theme the book carries. They were able to perform "surgery" and create beautiful work!

You've heard of Powder Puff Football - now it's time for IRONMAN VOLLEYBALL! Join us Monday night for a fun filled night as our 11th-12th grade boys coached by our 11th-12th grade girls take on the 9th-10th graders. Concessions available for purchase and it's only $5 to get in! See you there!

Parents/Caregivers, we are sending home student registration forms to your student today. Please check these forms for correct addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, etc., and return them to school with your student. Thanks

Our 7th grade English students participated in a Freak the Mighty gallery walk as part of their summative review!

Students moved through stations answering thought-provoking questions about characters, themes, and key moments from the novel. This interactive review encouraged discussion, collaboration, and deeper understanding of Max and Kevin’s inspiring story of friendship and courage.

Great job, 7th graders—your insights truly showed how mighty your minds are! #FreakTheMighty #StudentLearning

We love a good competition during Bell Week here in the PSD. Know what else we love? Chick-fil-A! Know what else we really love? When the two come together to benefit our students. Here's how you can help - Wednesday (11/5) and Thursday (11/6) place a MOBILE order between 5pm - 8pm for dine in, carry out, or drive thru and select to support Paragould when prompted. Chick-fil-A will be donating the proceeds to the school with the most orders. Winner will be announced Friday night at the Bell Game - Go Rams, Wreck Tech!

PJHS BETA Club November Service Project!

We’re hosting a Food Drive to support our Backpack Program this month! This supports our students in grades Pk-12🥫💛

Bring food items to your 1st period class — the class that collects the most items wins DONUTS! 🍩

Let’s come together as a community to give back and make a difference this November! 🧡

🎃🖋️ Congratulations to Natalie Pearson! 🖋️🎃

Natalie is the winner of our Fright & Write Poetry Contest! 👻 Her spooky creativity earned her a Halloween Goodie Bag packed with treats and surprises. 🍬🕸️ Way to show your talent, Natalie! 👏🧛‍♀️✨

Our 7th grade math students were hard at work (and having fun!) in the library today! Students partnered up and raced to solve equation word problems, competing for prizes and bragging rights. 🏆📚 This hands-on challenge helps them prepare to master one of our high priority standards—and they showed great teamwork and determination! So proud of their effort! 👏✨

Food, Fun, and Games! Check out the flyer below!!

This week is Red Ribbon Week. Students may participate in the dress-up days, but the school dress code should be followed (no hats or pj pants, please).

PJHS Glow Dance is tonight! Here are a few reminders:
*Dance drop-off and pick-up will be in the cafeteria cul-de-sac.
*Doors will open at 5:55. Students must be picked up by 8:00.
*Entry fee is $5.
*Concessions, 3D prints & glow products are available for purchase.
*Wear black or clothing that will glow under a black light.
*PJHS 7th and 8th graders only
*Once a student exits, they cannot re-enter the building.