We want to introduce you to our new team of Special Education Coordinators!

Haley Hatch joins Pea Ridge as Special Education Coordinator after 10 years in special education administration in the Hot Springs area, most recently in the Lake Hamilton School District. Prior to becoming an administrator, she was a speech-language pathologist for 14 years. Last year, Haley served as the president of the AR Association of Special Education Administrators and is active in statewide initiatives.

She is excited about leading the Blackhawk SpEd team and says, “One of my favorite parts of my job is working with families to meet the needs of their unique learners.” Haley’s daughter, Nola, will be a sophomore at PRHS and her son, Caleb, will be a sophomore at UofA.

We are so excited to have you Haley!

Our Assistant Special Education Coordinator is a familiar face...just serving in a new role! Mrs. Angie Day

Mrs. Day grew up in South Arkansas and began her educational career as an early childhood director for a preschool serving students with special needs. Over the course of 19 years in that role, she developed a deep understanding of the importance of early intervention and the transformative impact it can have on young learners. After relocating to NWA 13 years ago, she served as an instructional specialist for the NWAESC Early Childhood Program and also taught in Springdale. In 2020, she joined the Pea Ridge School District, where she has spent the past five years serving as both Assistant Special Education Coordinator and Assistant Principal at Pea Ridge Primary.

She is excited to return to the role of Assistant Special Education Coordinator, a position that aligns with her passion for building strong relationships with students, families, and educators. Her commitment lies in creating inclusive educational environments where all students are empowered to thrive, learn, and feel valued as essential members of their school community.

She is married to Robert Day, a teacher at Harber High School in Springdale. Together, they have three children—Coby McDonald, Carter McDonald, and Carly Day—a daughter-in-law, Keely, who serves as an assistant principal at Lakeside High School in Hot Springs, and a cherished grandson, Luke Allen.

Outside of school, the family enjoys walking, biking, and riding scooters along the Lake Fayetteville trail, attending football games to support the Hogs, Wildcats, Rams, and Blackhawks, and spending time with Carly in Florida.

about 3 hours ago, Communications Team
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Help us welcome our new Pea Ridge Primary teachers! 🍎

More introductions for our other schools are still to come...stay tuned! 😊
about 6 hours ago, Communications Team
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📣 Mark Your Calendars! 🗓️

We’re excited to welcome students and families back for the 2025-2026 school year with our annual Open House on Thursday, August 7th! 🏫✨

Each school in the district will be open to greet families, meet teachers, tour classrooms, and get ready for a successful year ahead. Check out the attached graphic for the time and location details for each campus.

We can’t wait to see you there!

#GOHAWKS #BackToSchool #OpenHouse #PeaRidgeSchools
1 day ago, Communications Team
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Welcome Kevin Downing – Pea Ridge's New Athletic Director

Pea Ridge School District is proud to announce the addition of Kevin Downing as our new AD. With more than 30 years of experience in education and 17 years leading athletic programs, Kevin brings a proven track record of leadership, relationship-building, and student-focused service.

A highly respected figure in Arkansas athletics, Kevin was honored as the 1999 Arkansas High School Baseball Coach of the Year and named Arkansas Athletic Director of the Year in 2015–2016. His career includes leadership as Athletic Director at:

Pulaski County Special School District (5 years)

Siloam Springs (6 years)

Bentonville West (5 years)

Kevin believes in developing students not just as athletes, but as individuals. His approach emphasizes character, stability, and success both on and off the field/court. He’s committed to fostering strong relationships with coaches, students, and families throughout our district.

“I'm excited to join the Pea Ridge School District and look forward to working with all stakeholders.” – Kevin Downing

Kevin has been married to his wife, Annick, for 29 years, and they have two children: Madeleine (21) and Alex (19).

Please join us in welcoming Kevin to the Pea Ridge Blackhawk family!
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📣 Now Hiring: Become a Substitute with Pea Ridge School District!

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with ESS to manage all of our substitute hiring for the upcoming school year. Whether you’re looking to make a difference in education, enjoy a flexible schedule, or gain classroom experience, we want you on our team!

Apply today and take the first step toward making an impact in our schools:
https://jobs.willsubplus.com/jobs?districtIds=2798


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We are so thankful to Arvest Bank for their monetary contribution to our Blackhawk Pantry!

Arvest associates in Benton, Carroll, McDonald, and Barry counties raised over $50,000 for their 12 local food partners during this year's Million Meals Campaign.

Thank you, Arvest, for your ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and addressing food insecurity.
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Please help us welcome our new Pea Ridge Primary Assistant Principal, Rebecca Goins! Ms. Goins taught K-1st grade for 11 years and comes to us from Tillery in Rogers, where she was serving as the math and science instructional facilitator.


A few words from Ms. Goins! "I’m beyond excited to officially join the Pea Ridge Primary family! It’s truly an honor to support and lead such an amazing team of educators who are deeply committed to their students. Thank you for trusting me with this opportunity. I can’t wait to grow, learn, and celebrate all the incredible things we’ll do together."

We're excited to have you. Welcome to the Ridge!
3 days ago, Communications Team
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📝 Back-to-School Supply Lists Now Available! It’s time to get ready for the new school year! 🎒✏️ Supply lists for all students—Pre-K through 12th grade—are now posted on the Pea Ridge School District homepage. 📲 Visit pearidgek12.com to view or download your child’s list today. Let’s start the year prepared and ready to succeed! 💪📚 Our 25-26 school calendar can be found on this page as well. First day of school is August 12th!
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🚨 IT’S GO TIME! 🚨

The Lady Blackhawk 3x3 Development Academy tips off TOMORROW! 🏀🔥

✅ Build your skills
✅ Compete in fast-paced games
✅ Boost your confidence
✅ Support the Blackhawk Pantry ❤️

Don’t miss this chance to grow your game and give back to our community! 🙌

📍 Blackhawk Jr. High Gym
🗓️ Starts July 8 | 6:00 PM

Tag your teammates and LET’S HOOP! 💪🏽

#HawksFly #CommunityFirst
9 days ago, Heath Neal
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Get your fireworks on Weston St. and support Pea Ridge Cheer! 🎇🎆
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🔥 We’re just ONE WEEK AWAY! 🔥

The Lady Blackhawk 3x3 Development Academy is almost here! 🏀💪

✅ Build your skills
✅ Boost your confidence
✅ Compete in fast-paced games
✅ Support the Blackhawk Pantry ❤️

Come hoop with us and make an impact on and off the court! 🙌

📍 Blackhawk Jr. High Gym
🗓️ Starts July 8th

#CommunityFirst #GrowTheGame
15 days ago, Heath Neal
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The 2025 Back to School Teacher Fair will be here before we know it! If your business/organization would like to be a part of this year's event, please email laurie.jennings@pearidgek12.com for more details. Information was sent out today to previous attendees. We are looking forward to another great event for our faculty and staff & we couldn't do it without the support of our community!

Please tag any businesses you think would like to be involved & share this message!
16 days ago, Communications Team
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We are thankful for our continued partnership with the Lions Club! After completing a successful "Lions Recycle for Sight" campaign with our school district, the Lions Club donated money to our school nurses' fund, which will help them provide for our students throughout the upcoming year. Thank you to everyone who donated a pair of glasses, and thank you to the Lions Club for your continued support!
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📅 SAVE THE DATE! 🔥 SOMETHING NEW IS COMING TO BLACKHAWK HOOPS! We're launching the 1st-ever Lady Blackhawk 3x3 Basketball Academy for girls in grades 3rd–6th! 💪🏽🏀 ✅ Build skills ✅ Boost confidence ✅ Compete in fast-paced 3v3 games ✅ Support local families through the Blackhawk Pantry ❤️ 📍 Blackhawk Jr. High Gym 🗓️ July 8, 15, 22, 29 🕕 6:00–7:30 PM 🎟️ Entry = Blackhawk Pantry donation 🙌 Let’s continue building our program together! Tag a teammate—let’s ball! 💥 #HawksFly
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Pea Ridge Intermediate School is thrilled to welcome Mr. Nicholas Fellner as our new Assistant Principal! Mr. Fellner joins us from Parson Hills Elementary in Springdale, where he made significant contributions as an Academic Support Interventionist and a 5th-grade teacher. He also served as an active participant in the Springdale School District Guiding Coalition and the Parson Hills leadership team. "I am truly honored and blessed for the opportunity to join the students, staff, and families at Pea Ridge Intermediate School and in the Pea Ridge community. I am highly motivated to provide quality support and collaborative leadership as a member of this professional learning community. Thank you to Mrs. Woods, the Pea Ridge leadership team, school board, and the Intermediate faculty and staff for entrusting me to lead and support our Blackhawk family.” Mr. Fellner enjoys the outdoors and spending quality time with his family: his wife, Jaden, their two-year-old son, Easton, and six-month-old daughter, Janie. He is also an avid Razorback fan.
about 1 month ago, Pea Ridge Communications
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Reminder: HS Girls Soccer meeting this Thursday night. GO HAWKS!
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The Ditch The Training Wheels Tour is bringing a fun and engaging bike class for kids who are learning to ride, working on new skills, or already pedaling strong! Each session is packed with movement, learning, and encouragement, helping kids feel more confident and capable on their bikes. Whether they’re practicing balance, pedaling for the first time, or fine-tuning their riding, they’ll leave with new skills and big smiles!
about 2 months ago, Pea Ridge Communications
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Our Lady Blackhawk Softball Team is playing in the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP today at 1 pm in Conway! Good luck, ladies! We're all cheering for you!! 🥎🏆🤩
about 2 months ago, Communications Team
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Our littlest learners stole the show! This week, we celebrated Kindergarten and Pre-K Graduation with two unforgettable ceremonies at Pea Ridge High School. Click below to view the photos! Kindergarten Graduation Album: https://adobe.ly/4mshwvd Pre-K Graduation Album: https://adobe.ly/4mshwvd We’re so proud of our future Blackhawks!
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