Pea Ridge School District

It’s So Much More Than Managing Books…📚 Today, we want to recognize our Pea Ridge Librarians! These dedicated workers take each day as an opportunity to make our district a better, more educated, enlightened, and delightful place! Thank you to this special group of educators who impact our district one page, one lesson, and one student at a time! We appreciate you!

Help us congratulate these All-State Honor Choir Students! 🎶 Rees Kelley and Luke Rowlee were selected for the Arkansas All-State Honor Choir in February! After a highly competitive audition process, they earned a spot among the top choral students in the state. Over the course of just two days, they attended an intensive clinic, mastering college-level music under the guidance of renowned choral conductors from across the country. Their hard work and dedication culminated in an outstanding performance alongside some of the best young vocalists in Arkansas. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and can’t wait to see how they continue to shine in the world of choral music. Congratulations, Luke and Rees, on this incredible honor!

✏️Pre-K Update! 🏫 We still have spots available in our pre-k program for the 25-26 school year for those needing income-based enrollment (meaning you qualify for tuition assistance). Our tuition-based spots are currently full, but there is a waitlist that you can be added to if you would like. If you know any families that could benefit, please share! * Reminder that priority will be given to 4-year-olds. But, we may have a limited number of spots for 3-year-olds who will turn 4 on or before November 1st.*

It's Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Today we are celebrating the hard working men and women who provide crucial support to both Pea Ridge students and teachers. Our district depends on the extra attention and care that they bring to each building, everyday. Thank you to our amazing team of Paraprofessionals and aides!

For the month of April, the Pea Ridge School District is partnering with the Pea Ridge Lions Club to participate in their “Lions Recycle for Sight” campaign. During this time, each school will have a collection bin located in the nurse’s office, where students & staff members can drop off old eyeglasses, reading glasses or sunglasses in any condition. Once collected, the Lions Club ships the glasses to a recycling center where trained volunteers decide on the next steps for each pair. Some are renewed for reuse, and those not suitable for reuse are recycled for scrap, with the earnings going back towards providing glasses for students in need (free of charge). Help make a difference by donating today!

The Pea Ridge High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will take place on Monday, April 7th, from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. in the PAC. We are looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments of these students alongside their friends and families!

Coming this summer! The following thirteen Academic Enrichment for Gifted/Talented in Summer (AEGIS) Programs will be available to Arkansas students through grant funding provided by the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. * Students do not have to be identified as gifted and talented in order to apply or be accepted to an AEGIS program.* Each program’s procedures for student selection will be aligned to the program goals. Students who have shown exceptional ability or interest in the program’s content should be encouraged to apply. Additional information can be found at each program’s website. See the info linked below for applications! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xPWFyU-iIRCllrCT-VUh4etMONNKrJmj/view?usp=drive_link

On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of hosting a meet and greet with our new Pea Ridge Junior High principal, Sarah Raymond! It was a wonderful opportunity for PRJH staff to introduce themselves and officially welcome her to the district. With nearly a decade of administrative experience and a passion for student success, Mrs. Raymond is eager to build strong relationships and help lead our school forward. We’re excited to have her as part of the Blackhawk family!

Do you have a junior high or high school-aged student interested in a career in law enforcement? Save the date for this upcoming event hosted by the Bella Vista Police Department on April 9th!

Hello Blackhawk Families! The Blackhawk Pantry will have a special Spring Break opening for the parents/guardians of students on Thursday, March 20th, from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. to help families stock up. The Pantry is located at 1536 North Davis Street. We look forward to seeing you there!

The district wide Fine Arts are gearing up for our 3rd annual Fine Arts Thing in the Spring! Stop by the High School April 3rd 5-7:00pm to look at some art, listen to different types of music, and watch some theatre including a Children's Musical: The Magical Land of Oz. It's a completely free event! From our youngest and oldest performers and artists, you won't want to miss all the amazing talent!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Pea Ridge Trapshooting Team in its pilot year! 🎯 This spring, several of our FFA students will have the chance to compete in multiple competitions, marking the beginning of what we hope will be a long and successful tradition. Looking ahead, we’ll be sharing more details on how students can try out for the team, with plans for FFA-affiliated competitions kicking off next fall! A huge thank you to our Agri teacher, David Davis, for his dedication and leadership in getting this team up and running. We’re so excited to offer this new opportunity to our students! #PeaRidgeTrapshooting #FFA

Celebrating our FCCLA Culinary Stars! 🍽 What an incredible experience for our FCCLA Culinary and Baking students! On Friday they showcased their incredible skills at the State Culinary/Baking and Pastry Competition. Out of all the competitors at the state level, only six students advanced to nationals—and FOUR of them are from Pea Ridge! 🎉👏 🏅 National Qualifiers: 👩‍🍳 Baking & Pastry • Bryar Lipscomb • Emily Scott 🍽 Culinary Arts • Makayla Palumbo • Aimee Bisbee A huge shoutout to Mrs. Jacobs for her leadership and support in helping these students achieve excellence! We are beyond proud of this team and can't wait to see them shine on the national stage. Congratulations! 🎉🔥

Here are the brackets for the Ozark Classic at Harrison and the Inola, OK Classic our Baseball team will be competing in over spring break. GO HAWKS!

Yesterday, Pea Ridge High School students had the opportunity to attend the 'Draft Day' event at the Springdale Convention Center, sponsored by Be Proud Be Pro. This event brought together local companies that are ready to hire our graduating seniors! 🎉 Several of our students were offered jobs or internships on the spot! Huge congratulations to the following students for their hard work and success: Jerry Daniel - NWA Steel Peyton Carney - NWA Steel Peyton Carney - Crossland Peyton Carney - SMG Ayden Canada - Arnold Blevins Northwest Garrett Foltz - Arnold & Blevins Electric Michael Carter - Crossland Construction We couldn’t be more proud of these future leaders! 👏 #DraftDaySuccess #CareerOpportunities #BeProudBePro

Save the date for our Special Olympics Community Pep Rally! You're not going to want to miss this fun event! ✨🤩

Important info about upcoming cheer tryouts!

The district wide Fine Arts are gearing up for our 3rd annual Fine Arts Thing in the Spring! Stop by the High School April 3rd 5-7:00pm to look at some art, listen to different types of music, and watch some theatre including a Children's Musical: The Magical Land of Oz. It's a completely free event! From our youngest and oldest performers and artists, you won't want to miss all the amazing talent!

March 2nd-6th was the nationally recognized "Read Across America" week where schools work to celebrate reading and literacy, while students are encouraged to read more and learn about the benefits of reading. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor who loved participating in Read Across America week as a kid, Pea Ridge Primary was able to celebrate by having each teacher nominate 6 students who have been celebrating reading this year. A random drawing chose one student from each grade level from the nominated students. Attached is the photo of our winners from the RAA contest. Kinder- Isabella Trimmell 1st - Kaiden Clark 2nd - Easton Cooper Great work PRPS, student readers, and shout out to our generous donor!

This week, we’re celebrating the incredible social work team who make a difference every single day in the Pea Ridge School District! Whether offering support, lending a listening ear, or connecting families with resources, our social work team is dedicated to supporting every student in the district. They work daily to ensure a safe, supportive environment where every child can thrive. We are so thankful for all they do to lift up our students, families, and staff!