District-Wide
Thanks for a fantastic homecoming week! With October just around the corner, catch all the upcoming deadlines, events and more below!
Update Student Nurse Office Forms
If you have not yet had the chance to do so, please follow this link to update your student(s) Nurse Office Forms
These forms are very helpful in assisting our school nurses with taking care of our students and need to be updated every school year.
Please reach out to your campus nurse if you have any questions.
New School Spirit Gear
Opt-In for SMS Text Notifications
The Pea Ridge School District uses School Messenger for emergency communications. We currently call and email you with important updates such as school closings.
If you would also like to receive SMS texts to your mobile phone, we need you to perform two steps:
1. “Opt-in” to SMS texts from School Messenger by texting “Y” to 67587
2. Ensure that we have your mobile phone number on file.
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Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Pea Ridge Schools is now accepting applications for Free & Reduced Meals for the 2022-2023 school year.
Please click the links below to find the household size and income criteria that will be used to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits for 2022-2023.
Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free or reduced meals. Only one application should be submitted for each household. Applications cannot be approved unless all information is completed. Instructions are in the link above.
Applications may be subject to verification at any time during the school year by school officials. If you have any questions, please call Julie Ferguson at 800-451-4865 ext. 4.
Primary School
October is just around the corner, and it brings a lot of events and updates with it. Be on the lookout for information coming home regarding field trips from your grade-level teachers.
Picture Day
Picture day is coming up on October 19th!
Parent Teacher/Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up the week of October 17th-21st!
No School October 17
Mark your calendars! Monday, Oct. 17th is an in-service day for teachers, so there will be no school for students on that day.ย
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held the week of October 18th-20th and will be open late (until 7pm) on the 18th and 20th!
Middle School
We have so many amazing teachers here at the Middle School, but one of them received a special honor this week. Mrs. Snyder was chosen by our district to be recognized by Arvest in their “We Love our Teachers” campaign. She was surprised with a $500 reward check yesterday in her classroom. Give her a special congratulations when you see her.
Intermediate School
Picture Day & Year Book Pre Orders
Picture Day is coming up on Oct. 6th!
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Yearbook Pre Orders
Yearbook ID: 12071723
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mark your calendars: Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up October 18 and October 20. More details will come soon!
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming up on October 13 & October 18-21.ย
Junior High School
Junior High Picture Day!
PRJH Picture Day Is October 5th. More details coming soon!
Junior High School Year Books Available To Order Now
Remember Your Stories. Buy a Yearbook! For pricing and more information, click the button below!ย
Just around the corner!! The annual Chicken in the Ditch sponsored by the Pea Ridge Band Boosters.
The fundraiser will be at the corner of Weston and Pickens. Follow the delicious smell you can’t miss it.
Saturday, October 1st
Starts at 10:00 am until gone!
Price:
-$8 for a chicken half
-$20 for 3 chicken halves
-$10 for chicken half, chips, drink, and cookie
Chicken cooked with McKinney family sauce.
They need a few volunteers to help out. Below is a link to sign up. Thank you!
High School
Heads up, Blackhawks! When you’re tailgating at Pea Ridge High School, be sure to stop by our community Tailgate Club! We have nachos, water & first aid, fun activities, photo booth opportunities and more!
PSAT/NMSQT October 12
On October 12, Pea Ridge High School will administer the PSAT/NMSQT, an exam that is cosponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation and serves as an entry point for high school juniors to over $300 million in scholarship dollars. All sophomores take the exam, but juniors have the option to register.ย Only juniors are eligible for the scholarships. ย
You can read more about the National Merit Scholarship Program here.ย The PSAT assesses the same knowledge and skills as the SAT, providing a check-in on college readiness before you take the SAT.ย Although Arkansas colleges and universities require the ACT, many out-of-state schools require students to take the SAT for admission.ย
Review the attached information and if interested, complete this form and submit your $17 exam fee to Mrs. Spivey in the front office before Friday, September 9. Juniors received this information via email from Mrs. Meeks (kelsey.meeks@pearidgek12.com).ย If you have questions, please see Mrs. Meeks at PRHS. *All sophomores will be registered for the assessment by the campus. They do not need to complete the form.
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