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!
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!
Today on Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day, we want to celebrate the hardworking team that keeps the Pea Ridge School District up and running!
From early mornings to late nights, they work behind the scenes to keep our buildings safe, orderly and ready for learning every single day. Our schools run smoothly because of their dedication and care. We couldn’t do it without them — thank you for all you do to keep Pea Ridge going strong!
Student Athletes ‼️
Pea Ridge Community Clinic is offering $10 Sports Physicals with transportation available!
📅 Don't wait — call 479-488-3003 to schedule.
đź’ˇ Reminder: Physicals are required for tryouts!
#GOHAWKS
Pea Ridge Drama Troupe is 2 months from opening night of their spring play, and the cast and crew are working so hard to make this crazy show come to life! There’s dancing, singing, sock puppets, potions, giant snakes, and of course wizards! You won’t want to miss this one!
For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs...who just happened to be there too. Wayne Hopkins is a regular boy who finds out he’s a wizard and goes to the same certain Wizard School where he makes two best friends and has adventures. This perhaps sounds familiar. But, Wayne is sorted as a Puff, and he and the other Puffs simply want to learn how to be wizards and how to get through seven increasingly dangerous years of school. The lovable characters in this story are “Funny, intelligent, silly, heartwarming, a little worn and slightly ignored.” Ultimately, Puffs is a tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Go Badgers!
Here is the link for today's game in Dardanelle.
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/pea-ridge/organization/12236/pea-ridge-high-school/team/100641/girls-varsity-basketball/schedule?date=2025-02-01T06%3A00%3A00.000Z&range=Month&s=U2NoZWR1bGVFbnRyeVB1YmxpY1N1bW1hcnk2N2MxZTVhZmIzNGJkYjgwZTYwOWU0YzM%3D&ss=2024
