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We are excited to announce the 14th Annual Dig for the Cure is Thursday, September 30th. We are honoring April Vanaman Biggs, Amber Vanaman, and Julie Lamb Milligan who have fought or are fighting breast cancer.
Proceeds come from our online silent auction, t-shirt sales, and corporate sponsorships. All proceeds go to AMMC's Project Hope; NEA Baptist Hospital's Hope Circle; and St. Bernard's Imaging Center.
To donate a silent auction item or become a sponsor, contact Jill Gill at (870) 335-8313 or jgill@paragouldschools.net
To buy a t-shirt stop by any PSD school or Central Office and fill out a form - deadline is Monday, Sept. 13th so don't delay!
Wear pink and come out to support your Lady Rams as they take on crosstown rivals, GCT Eagles! Games start at 5pm with 7th grade followed by Junior A then Senior A.
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The past couple of weeks we have introduced our new staff/faculty as and highlighted those who changed positions within the Paragould School District. Tonight we'd like to say welcome and congratulations to the following Rams:
Alyx Cox (Paragould High School)
Mackenzie Edison (Paragould Primary)
Jenny Brown (Paragould High School)
Emilee Higdon (Oak Grove Middle School)
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Last week we began introducing our new staff/faculty members and highlighting those who changed positions within the Paragould School District. Tonight we would like to say welcome and congratulations to the following Rams:
Gary Jackson (Paragould High School)
Abby Taylor (Paragould Primary)
Angela Mears (Baldwin Elementary)
Wayne Conner (Oak Grove Elementary)
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Congratulations to our 7th grade volleyball Lady Rams on their win over Mt Home tonight!
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Over the next few weeks we will introduce our new staff and faculty as well as highlight those who changed positions within the Paragould School District. Please help us congratulate the following Rams:
Judy McDonald (Baldwin Elementary)
Anmity Bruton (Paragould High School)
LeAnn Moore (Paragould Junior High School)
Katelyn Moore (Paragould Primary)
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Lady Rams volleyball win second game of the night vs Batesville 25-21. Keep working ladies!!!
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Congrats to Lady Rams on their game 1 win over Westside!
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PHS Students and Parents: We are excited about the new school year starting tomorrow. Please go to the PHS webpage and look under the "News" section for the article titled: "PHS Information for 8/16/21" to get important information about tomorrow. GO RAMS!
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Attention PHS Students: Please go to the PHS webpage and look under the news section to see the 2 updates from today about HAC being open and about how returning students can start getting their back to school paperwork this week.
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Attention PHS Students-Please check the PHS website and look at the "PHS Open House Update 8/10/21" under the news section of the webpage for today's update about tonight's open house and other important information.
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Good morning, Rams! Our summer feeding program will be closed next week, July 5-9, and will resume on July 12.
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The Academic/Athletic Summer Camps are under way in the PSD! The future looks bright for these RAMS! #psdrams
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Congratulations to Brandi Newsom, Paragould Premiere's Best School Administrator, and the School of the 21st Century, Paragould Premiere's Best Child Care Center! We are so proud of your commitment to excellence!
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The Paragould School District Advanced Learning Program will offer ACT boot camp July 12-16, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Paragould High School. PHS Students interested need to register with Mrs. Snyder by email at ksnyder@paragouldschools.net. There is no cost for the boot camp.
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We're excited to announce our next facilities improvement project: resurfacing and improving the tennis courts! The courts will be closed for a while during this process. We know many community members use our courts, so watch this page for updates on the project's progress.
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Don't forget about our summer feeding program for ages 1-18! Oak Grove Middle School has been added as a pickup site.
*Primary and PJHS: 8-9 am and 11 am - 12:30 pm
*Paragould Housing Authority (Pecan Grove): 11-11:30 am
*Labor Park: 12-12:30 pm
*OGMS: 11-11:30 am
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Paragould School District is happy to announce our Summer Feeding Program for 2021. Here are the details:
* Ages 1-18
* June 1 - July 30, 2021
* Primary and PJHS/PHS: 8-9 am and 11 am - 12:30 pm
* Paragould Housing Authority Pecan Grove: 11-11:30 am
* Labor Park: 12-12:30 pm
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Hey Rams, it's graduation day!! Congratulations to the senior class of 2021! Here's some graduation info:
The link to watch online is https://youtu.be/6eqgWUp8LHk
For those with tickets, here are some reminders from the venue:
* Please remember the clear bag policy at First National Bank Arena. This applies to all attendees, including graduates.
* No flowers, gifts, or balloons will be allowed inside the arena.
* Children 2 years of age and younger do not require a ticket but must sit in the lap of an adult during the ceremony. They may not sit in one of the seats if they are a lap child.
* All people attending the ceremony at FNBA must wear a mask per the guidelines set forth by ASU.
* Those who are on the floor (graduates) will not be able to meet up with family members in the seating sections after the ceremony. Also, those who are in the seats to watch the ceremony will not be allowed on the floor after the ceremony. Family members will need to meet up with their child who is graduating outside of the arena after the ceremony.
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Good morning, Ram fans! Here's the link for tonight's athletic awards ceremony: https://youtu.be/ojI_TDkepVU
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The federal Emergency Broadband Benefit program will provide up to $50 per month for broadband services for eligible households and a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop, or tablet. The program launched yesterday. All households with K-12 grade PSD students are eligible through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision. Households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting https://getemergencybroadband.org/. Questions should be directed to your internet service provider.