Paragould Junior High School

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

📝🐝 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!

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

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. ❤️💙🐏

🎉📸 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.

2 Hour Delay! Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the Paragould School District will operate on a two hour delay. All bus routes and school start times will begin two hours later than usual on Tuesday, December 2. School will begin at 9:45.

🍕✨ Slice, Slice, Baby! ✨🍕
ANY LARGE for $13.99 on December 16th
Must use the promo code : SCHOOL1399

20% is donated BACK TO PJHS!

Get ready to grab a delicious deal AND support our amazing students at PJHS! On December 16th, we’re hosting a discount pizza fundraiser through Papa Johns, and every slice you enjoy helps fund student incentives, awards, and celebrations throughout the year. It’s a “dough-lightful” way to make a difference. Join us, take a bite, and help us sprinkle a little extra motivation across our school! Order online, phone or in person but you MUST USE THE PROMO CODE: SCHOOL1399 ❤️🙌🍕

Order PAPA JOHNS (ANY Large $13.99) on December 16th and you MUST USE THE PROMO CODE: SCHOOL1399

Reminder, today is a Staff Development day. Students will return to school on Tuesday.

Come support the Paragould Back Pack program at Hays across from the school today from 9AM-3PM! Students will be collecting donations for our school pantry for our backpack program!

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving, Ram Family! 🍁🦃

We want to wish all of our students, families, and community partners a happy, safe, and restful Thanksgiving break! We are grateful for each of you and the support you give our school every day. ❤️💙

📆 School Schedule Reminders:

*No school on November 24–28 for Fall Break
*No school on December 1 for Teacher Professional Development
➡️ The Office will be closed from November 24 - December 1 .
➡️ Students return on December 2! We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready to finish the semester strong!

📄 Interim Grades:
Interim reports were scheduled to be distributed during homeroom today.

* If your student did not receive one, they will receive it when they return.
* Families may also view grades anytime through Home Access Center.

Enjoy the holiday, stay safe, and we’ll see you soon! 🦃❤️💙

Students in Mrs. Langston's science classes investigated the importance of sustaining our resources and the need for hunting/fishing regulations.

More news from PJHS!

📚💡 Wired Words in Action!💡📚

Our amazing PJHS Beta Club students took a special trip to the Primary today to read to our younger learners as part of their Wired Words State Service Project, and they absolutely lit up the classrooms with excitement! 🤩✨

There’s nothing better than big kids inspiring little readers. Proud of their leadership, kindness, and passion for learning! 🐏⚡

🥧🦃 A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Food Service Team! 🦃🥧

Today they went above and beyond to prepare and serve an incredible Thanksgiving feast for our students and staff, and it was nothing short of delicious!

Our plates were full of:
🦃 Turkey & Dressing
🥔 Mashed potatoes & gravy
** Green beans
🥐 A warm roll
**Cranberry sauce
🍇 Fresh fruit
🥧 Cherry or strawberry cobbler
🥛 And of course—milk!

And our staff even got a special treat… chocolate pie! 😍

We are so grateful for the hard work, care, and heart our food service staff put into every meal, every day.
Thank you for feeding our school family and making today feel truly special.
We are thankful for YOU—and for our wonderful students who make days like this so meaningful!
❤️💙


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Day 2 at the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Simulator! 🚛🔧 Our PJHS students had another incredible day exploring hands-on career pathways inside the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Simulator. From operating heavy equipment to trying out high-tech welding and lineman simulators, students were fully engaged and excited to discover new opportunities for their futures. We love seeing them have fun while learning about high-wage high-demand professions. Thank you to the Be Pro Be Proud team for providing such an inspiring experience for our kids!

Paragould Junior High students in Mrs. McDaniel's and Mr. Weber's classes are having an exciting hands-on learning opportunity this week as they explore the Be Pro Be Proud AR Mobile Simulator! Students get to try out high-demand skilled trades through immersive, interactive simulations inside the Mobile Workshop. All of the careers represented can be started with a two-year degree or less, making them accessible, affordable, and full of opportunity. Trades featured on the simulator include: 🔧 Welding 🚜 Heavy Equipment Operation 🧰 Plumbing ⚙️ CNC Machining 🚚 Commercial Truck Driving 🪚 Carpentry 🔩 Industrial Maintenance 💡 Electrical Work This experience helps students discover potential career paths, find training, and see just how many high-skill, high-pay careers are within reach here in Arkansas.We’re excited to welcome the Be Pro Be Proud team and love to see our students learn, explore, and be inspired!

PJHS GT Entrepreneur Day winners!! We are so proud of these girls!

🏆 3rd place Business Plan - Evelyn Castleberry and Stormy Franklin
🏆 2nd place Overall Highest Score AND 🏆 1st place Marketing - Bethany Jankoviak, Rhiannon Agee, and Anni Hoskins

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