Paragould Junior High School

🧪 August 12, 2026 — Lab Safety Crime Scene! 🚨

Eight grade science students became lab safety detectives! 🕵️‍♂️ They examined a staged “crime scene” in the lab and had to identify all the safety rules that had been broken, leading to a dangerous lab environment.

The crime? Not taking lab safety seriously! 🚨🔬

A fun, hands-on way to reinforce an important lesson: Safety always comes first in the science lab! 🥽🧤

📸 PICTURE DAY IS COMING! 📸

Mark your calendars! PJHS Picture Day is Thursday, August 28! ❤️💙

These photos will be used in the 2026–2027 yearbook, so come ready to smile and show off your PJHS spirit! 📚✨

📅 August 28
📸 Picture Day
📖 Photos will be featured in the yearbook!

😁 Bring your brightest smile and let’s see those best PJHS smiles shine! ✨

Let’s make this a picture-perfect year! 📸❤️💙

#PJHS #PictureDay #BrightestSmiles #Yearbook #LeaveALegacy

📚 YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE! 📚

Now is the time to order your 2026–2027 yearbook! 🎉 This is the LOWEST PRICE of the entire year, so don’t wait!

Capture the memories, friendships, and moments that make this school year unforgettable. ❤️📸

👉 Order yours online today: https://tinyurl.com/4ffvc82m

⏰ Don’t wait—this sale ends September 18, and prices will go up after that!

Congratulations to PJHS Student Council for the 2026-27 school year! We are excited to see the amazing things you will accomplish!

Important directions for tonight's 7th grade band meeting! See the attached image

SPREAD THE WORD, RAM FANS!
🎉 4th Annual Community Pep Rally
📍 Ram Stadium on the PHS Campus
📅 Friday, August 14
🕠 Gates open at 5:30 PM
🎓🎒 Team Intros and Legacy Walk 7:45 PM Paragould Pride
🎶 Paragould Pride Marching Band Performance
🎆 Fireworks to end the night
✨ FREE and open to the public!

From 5:30–7:30 PM, enjoy inflatables, carnival-style games, showcase booths, concessions, and plenty of food and drink options from Tropical Snow, Twisted Sips, Cornucopia, 4N1 Cafe, Applelicious, Taqueria Xilitla, Cold Stone Creamery, and more!

Then stay with us for team introductions, the Senior/Kindergarten Legacy Walk, a performance by the Paragould Pride Marching Band, and FIREWORKS to end the night! 🎶🎆

❤️💙 Come celebrate our Rams, our schools, and the legacy we’re building together!

Join us to tomorrow for Food, Fun, and Fireworks!!

Get 30% off your orders today when you use the promo code DOUGH, and 20% will be donated back to PJHS!!

Mark Your Calendars! PJHS Papa Johns Fundraiser is Coming!!
Date: Thursday, August 13
Time: ALL DAY
Where: Papa Johns Pizza Paragould
You SAVE 30% on your order -- We GET 20% back! Just use code: DOUGH at checkout!

Attention BAND Parents:
See the attachments for 2 important dates

7th Grade Beginning Band - Instrumental Rental Night is AUGUST 13th at 6 pm in the Band Complex

8th Grade Intermediate Band - Parent/Student Meeting is AUGUST 17th at 6 pm in the Band Complex

Please make plans to join us this Friday!
🎉 4th Annual Community Pep Rally 🎉
📍 Ram Stadium on the PHS campus
📅 Friday, August 14th | 🕠 5:30 PM | Open to the Public!

🧪 Day 2 in Science! 🥤

Mr. Barnett's Science class kicked off the year with a little Cup Stacking Challenge! Students worked in groups to stack cups using only rubber bands and strings.

It was a fun way to break the ice, see who works well together, and watch the teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills come out. 🙌

Only day 2, and they're already learning, laughing, and working together! 🔬🧠

Tomorrow morning, the sun will rise over every Paragould school, and with it comes the beginning of a brand new year full of possibility. Buses will be rolling through neighborhoods, cafeteria teams will be preparing meals, teachers will be standing at their doors, and classrooms will be ready to welcome students back home. Tomorrow isn’t just the first day of school, it’s the first page of a new chapter. It’s a chance to make a new friend, encourage someone who needs it, ask great questions, work hard, show kindness, and grow a little more than you did yesterday. To our students: We can’t wait to see your smiles. To our families: Thank you for trusting us with your greatest treasures. To our teachers and staff: Thank you for the countless hours you’ve poured into preparing for this moment. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom. This year, our theme is Leave a Legacy. Legacy isn’t built in a single moment, it’s created day by day through the choices we make, the kindness we show, the effort we give, and the lives we touch. Here’s to new beginnings, new memories, and a year that leaves a lasting impact. Let's do this, Rams. ❤️💙

The next phase of parking lot improvements is underway at Paragould High School! There will be no access to PHS from Medical Drive for the next several weeks due to ongoing construction. To accommodate this work, we will begin the school year using the same traffic pattern that was in place at the end of last school year.

All access to the secondary campus parking lot will be from Court Street. This parking lot will be open and available for Open House on Tuesday, August 4, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Please refer to the attached map for traffic flow information and directions for students and parents.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we complete these much needed improvements to our campus. We appreciate your support as we work to create a safer and more efficient parking area for our students, staff, and visitors.

☀️ We hope everyone is having a fun, safe, and relaxing summer! We know these weeks are flying by, and we can't wait to welcome our students back for another great school year.

As you enjoy the rest of your summer break, be sure to check out the graphic below for a few important upcoming dates and a general list of suggested school supplies to help you get ready for the first day of school.

Please note that these are general supply suggestions. Individual teachers may share additional classroom-specific items at Open House.

We hope the remainder of your summer is filled with family, fun, and lasting memories. We look forward to seeing everyone back on campus soon! 💙📚✏️

One day ONLY! Make plans to come shop the Community Book Fair! 📆 Saturday, June 27th ⏰ 12-4pm 📍PHS Band Room or online 💻 Paperpie.com

The PJHS Quiz Bowl Team placed fourth in their division at NATIONALS this weekend in Birmingham, AL. 🎉 Arlington Jones was awarded a medal as a top 10 player. 🥇 We are proud of you! 💙♥️

🎉🏆 Celebrating Excellence at PJHS! 🏆🎉

We are proud to recognize our PJHS Teacher of the Year, Alison Hansen, and our PJHS Classified Staff Member of the Year, Alisha Watson! 👏✨

Both Alison and Alisha were selected for this honor because of their incredible commitment to our school, unwavering support of students and staff, positive attitudes, and the lasting impact they make each day at PJHS. Their dedication, compassion, and willingness to go above and beyond truly represent the very best of our school community.

We would also like to extend a special congratulations to Alison Hansen for being recognized as the PSD Teacher of the Year at last week’s end-of-year celebration! 🎊 This is such a well-deserved honor, and we are incredibly proud of the difference she makes in the lives of students every single day.

Please join us in congratulating these two outstanding individuals for their hard work, dedication, and service to PJHS! 💙❤️💙

Recently our very own Economics Arkansas Youth Entrepreneur Showcase state winners, Rhiannon Agee, Anni Hoskins, and Bethany Jankoviak from Build-A-Berry,  was invited to the biannual Economics Arkansas Board meeting to present their success in their business development and growth this school year.  They were able to make a build-a-berry cup for each board member. The girls did an amazing job!  What an honor for them to have this opportunity. We are so proud of you girls and your successes!