Paragould Junior High School

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.

PJHS Beta Club students celebrated Founders Day and the beginning of Kindness Week by supporting in the cafeteria during intramural time. Students helped clean and dump finished trays for their fellow students. Beta Club's Motto: "Let us lead by serving others."

🧩 Red Ribbon Week is coming up — October 27–31! 🧩

This year’s theme is “Life is a Puzzle, Solve It!” Let’s work together to make healthy, positive choices every day. ❤️

Check out the poster below for our fun dress-up days and get ready to show your school spirit all week long! 🎉

🧦💙 Hey Rams! The Unified students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary have a challenge for us — rock your wildest, craziest, or most mismatched socks this Friday to celebrate our awesome friends with Down Syndrome! Let’s show that kindness and inclusion never go out of style! 💛 #LotsOfSocks #RamsRock

Our PJHS and PHS students attended the NEA Coop Regional Chess Tournament on Tuesday, October 21st.
Those in attendance from Left to right are Mrs. Jennifer Langston, Jacob Shepherd (7th), Elijah Watson (8th), Alex Cook (8th), Michael Bailey (10th), Leo Cortez (10th), and Braxton Lopez (8th). PSD was in the top 10 schools and Jacob Shepherd, Elijah Watson, and Alex Cook won 4 of their 5 games. Congratulations boys!

REMINDER: PJHS Glow Dance is Friday, October 24 from 6-8 PM! Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from Mr. Weber. No Halloween costumes allowed! Wear items that will glow under a blacklight. Drop off begins at 5:55 PM and pick up at 8:00 PM Back Gym. $2/slice pizza!

Picture Retakes will be Friday, October 24! This is your last chance to get your picture taken for the yearbook!