Pea Ridge School District

In case you missed the magic... You have 2 more chances to see Puffs tonight @7:00pm and Sunday 2:00pm! Students/Faculty: $5.00 Adults: $7.00 Performed at PRHS Costumes and house colors are encouraged! You will have the opportunity to be sorted by Professor McG herself! Pre-Order Tickets: https://pearidgesd.schoolcashonline.com/.../406/False/True

🎉 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎💪 Today, we celebrate the incredible cafeteria staff who work hard daily to provide meals for our students! A huge thank you to all of our school nutrition professionals for keeping our students fueled and ready to learn. And a special shoutout to Amanda Norwood, our amazing Food Service Director, whose leadership and dedication make it all possible. 👏👏 We appreciate you today and every day! 🥗🥪🥛 #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYou #PRSD

🚗 Get ready for a weekend of fun! 🚗 This Saturday, after you check out the Pea Ridge Car Show, head on down the road to the Handmade & Bookmarked Craft Fair hosted by the Pea Ridge District librarians! 🎨📚 When: Saturday May 3rd (9-5) & Sunday May 4th (11-4) Where: Pea Ridge Junior High Parking Lot ✨ Come enjoy: • Unique Handmade Crafts • Books for every reader • Delicious food • And much more! Whether you're a car enthusiast or a craft lover, there’s something for everyone! 🚙💖 After a stroll through the car show, treat yourself to some one-of-a-kind finds and tasty treats just down the road. 🛍️ Support local artists, crafters, and vendors while having a great time with family and friends. See you there! 👋

Congratulations to PRHS students Andrea Rivera and Marlene Herzer, who have earned the Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy for demonstrating proficiency in English and one or more other languages. Rivera received her award for proficiency in English and Spanish, while Herzer received hers in English and German! The Arkansas Seal of Biliteracy is awarded each spring and fall to students in grades 9 through 12 and is sponsored by the Arkansas Foreign Language Teachers Association (AFLTA) and the Arkansas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ARKTESOL). The Arkansas Department of Education officially endorsed the Seal in June 2018. Way to go Andrea and Marlene! We are proud of you!

Today is School Principals' Day in Pea Ridge and across the country! We want to celebrate the incredible men and women who lead each of our schools. From early morning duties to late-night emails, our principals work tirelessly to create safe and welcoming learning environments where our students can thrive and teachers can grow. To our amazing principals: Thank you for your commitment to our students and staff and for setting the vision each and every day!

🎉 A Huge Congratulations to Maddox “Max” Thetford! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate Max for raising the most money in the Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser this year, benefiting the American Heart Association. 💖 Students at Pea Ridge Intermediate had the chance to raise money by seeking donations through a special website to support this important cause. Coach Mitch Thompson not only encouraged participation but also shared valuable lessons with the students about living a heart-healthy lifestyle. 🏃‍♂️🍎 Max went above and beyond, raising an impressive $250 for the American Heart Association! 👏👏 Way to go, Max! We are so proud of your dedication and generosity.

Today is National Administrative Professionals Day and we are celebrating the incredible administrative staff who keep our schools running smoothly behind the scenes. From managing schedules and supporting students to keeping everything organized — your hard work and dedication make a huge impact every single day. Thank you for being the heart of our schools!

Lil' Hawks Basketball Camp is right around the corner! Can't wait to see all our baby birds hooping May 27-29th! Pre-Register through the QR code. Forms will also be passed out next week! #GoHawks

Eligibility Update: Free & Reduced School Meals! Starting April 2025, students enrolled in Medicaid may automatically qualify for free or reduced-price meals at school — no application needed! ✅ No forms to fill out ✅ You’ll get a letter if your child qualifies ✅ Contact your school if you have any questions 📧 Questions? Reach out to anorwood@pearidgek12.com 🔗 Learn more at pearidgek12.com

Help us welcome our new Pea Ridge Junior High Assistant Principal, Todd Boddie! Todd brings with him 16 years of experience in education and is passionate about creating a positive and supportive environment where all students can excel. He joins us from Rogers, where he served as Dean of Students, and in his new role, he will work closely with teachers to implement effective classroom management strategies and provide support to students as they strive to reach their full potential. Todd’s approach emphasizes building strong relationships with students, parents, and staff while fostering a culture of collaboration across the entire school community. In addition to his work as an educator and leader, Todd has had a significant impact in athletics. He founded the first-ever track and field program at Bentonville, coached numerous All-State and All-Conference athletes, and led his teams to multiple state championships. We are excited to welcome Mr. Boddie to the PRJH leadership team, and we are confident that his influence will have a lasting, positive impact on our school community.

This morning, our K-2nd students had a blast at the annual Easter egg hunt at Pea Ridge Primary! 🌸 The Easter Bunny made a special appearance, bringing even more excitement as students searched for eggs! 🐰

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible Pea Ridge students on their outstanding performance at the Arkansas SkillsUSA State Competition earlier this week! Coach Gibby had several students run for state officer positions—and we’re thrilled to announce that 5 of the 7 state officers for next year are from Pea Ridge! 👏 Representing us at the state level will be: ⭐ Boston Powell ⭐ Lilly Dunn ⭐ Cruz Porter ⭐ Payton Wright ⭐ Hailey Westlin Students also competed in a variety of categories and earned top honors: 🏅 Lauren Davidson – 3rd Place, Advertising Design 🎬 Ada Lark & Kenzie Weston – Top 10, Digital Cinema 📌 Dacie Sorensen, Lynden Osborn & Emily Scott – Top 10, Bulletin Board We also want to give a huge shoutout to Mr. Davis, who brought a group of our welding standouts to compete: 🔧 Seth Wilkerson & Evan Wilkerson – Pipe Welding 🏗 Tristan German & Cody Iden – Structural Welding 🔥 Peyton Carney & Nick Weible – Welding Sculpture We are so proud of all our students and staff for representing Pea Ridge with excellence, talent, and leadership! ❤️🖤 #PeaRidgeProud #SkillsUSA #StudentSuccess

It’s official! ✏️ The Class of 2038 has declared their intent to enroll at Pea Ridge Primary! Help us welcome our newest Blackhawks as they take their first steps into a lifetime of learning, growth, and community in the Pea Ridge School District. If you missed it, there are still participation opportunities! The backdrop and photo op will be available in the mornings from 8 a.m. to noon for the rest of the month! It will also be set up on Rising Up Night, April 30th, from 4-6 p.m. All photos can be accessed and downloaded at the link below! 📸 Link to photo Album: https://adobe.ly/44uOF2J

Calling all Triviologists! We want to host you and your team @ our Spring QuizBowl Fundraiser Night! We are looking forward to our next Academic Bowler Season! And we need your support in making this night a big success!

School is in session this Friday!

🔧🔥 Pea Ridge students are making sparks fly! On Friday, Pea Ridge High School students competed in the annual Elite Welding Academy Tournament. Out of 45 competitors, Evan Wilkerson earned 2nd place, and Tristen German took 3rd! Amazing work representing our school! 👏💪 #BlackhawkExcellence

On Wednesday, Pea Ridge High School students attended the NWA Build My Future event held at the Springdale Convention Center. This hands-on career exploration event gave students opportunities to interact with businesses and industries focused on skilled trades and construction. Students got an up-close look at everything from operating heavy machinery to learning about electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and many other careers that help build our communities. We love seeing our students take the next steps to build their own futures! 🧰🛠

Please join us in congratulating our amazing FCCLA State Competitors! They had an incredible conference, and ALL students qualified for Nationals! 🎉👏 Elmer Menijivar - Personal Finance Ava Clark - Job Interviewing Emily Clark - Baking & Pastry Bryar Lipscomb - Baking & Pastry Maykala Palumbo - Culinary Aimee Bisbee - Culinary

We’re excited to host our very first Kindergarten Signing Day at Pea Ridge Primary on April 16th! Future kindergarteners will get a special welcome as they take their first official step into the Blackhawk family. 💙✏️📚 Come celebrate this milestone with us — we can’t wait to meet the Class of 2038! 🤩 * The primary school will continue to offer opportunities to participate if you cannot attend on the 16th. The backdrop and photo op will be available after the 16th through the rest of April from 8 a.m. to noon.*

Save the Date!! Our annual district-wide art show is happening on April 23rd. Come see all the incredible work that students have been creating! 🎨👩🏻‍🎨