Today, Pea Ridge Junior High, Intermediate, and Primary Schools completed the testing process to become officially Heart Safe Certified Schools.
Project ADAM Heart Safe School Designation is attained by schools upon successful implementation of a quality sudden cardiac arrest program of awareness, training and effective emergency response to promote a Heart Safe environment for students, visitors and staff as outlined within the Heart Safe School Checklist.
We were joined by Charles Wooley from the Arkansas Children’s Heart Institute, who leads "Project Adam" drills around the state and works to help get schools certified. Each of our campuses has a trained safety team—including nurses, administrators, counselors, SROs, office staff, teachers, and coaches—dedicated to responding quickly and effectively during emergencies.
At the end of the day, our goal is to be ready for anything and to make sure every student and staff member feels protected and cared for. Which is exactly what Coach John King & other staff members did many years ago, when they helped save the life of a high school student, Kennedy Allison, who went into cardiac arrest.
In response to that event, Arkansas Act 352 "The Kennedy Allison Law," was enacted, which mandates that all schools provide a cardiac emergency response plan by the 2025-26 school year and integrate it into emergency operations plans by the 2026-27 school year.
We’re proud of our staff, our Pea Ridge Fire and EMS partners, and everyone who helped make today’s certification possible. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe, prepared, and ready for anything.
🩺 Tune in to KNWA tonight at 6 p.m. or Fox at 9 p.m. to see a special story about today’s certification event!
Last Tuesday was an exciting day in Pea Ridge! 🎉
We held the inaugural Pea Ridge Scholars Academy ceremony, recognizing our highest-achieving students who are enrolled in at least three advanced courses and maintain a 3.7 GPA or higher.
The Pea Ridge Scholars Academy is a free program for academically motivated students who want to explore their passions, discover career paths, and find the best college fit. It is part of our Advanced Programs and builds on the Pea Ridge Gifted and Talented foundation, but is open to all students ready for the challenge of Advanced, AP, or concurrent classes.
We are thankful for our GT Team and dedicated staff who worked hard to bring this program to life. We look forward to seeing the incredible things that will come from the Pea Ridge Scholars Academy!
👏 Learn more about PRSA and our Advanced Programs here: https://www.pearidgek12.com/page/pea-ridge-scholars-academy
Pea Ridge School District was proudly represented at the Step Up for Down Syndrome event at the Jones Center in Springdale last Saturday by Angie Day, Assistant Special Education Director, and Dalene Magsam, Teacher on Special Assignment.
Join us in celebrating acceptance and inclusion by participating in Crazy Sock Day on October 21st! 🧦 Show your support by wearing your brightest, boldest, and most colorful socks!
Volleyball Fans!
Catch all the action from this week’s conference volleyball tournament live at the link below:
🔗 http://fan.hudl.com/berryvillebobcats
Pea Ridge takes the court tonight at 5:30 PM — don’t miss it!
Go Blackhawks! 🏐
On October 4th & October 11th, our PRHS & PRJH choir students auditioned for the Region Six Honor Choir. This audition included all schools in our area of the state, regardless of size or classification. Over 1,000 students auditioned from more than 10 different school districts.
Fourteen of our talented singers qualified! Six of these students scored high enough to compete at the state level in February! The Region Six Honor Choir will perform at the Arend Arts Center on November 1st. The concert is open to the community.
Way to go, Blackhawks!
🎉 Congratulations to Our PRHS Award Winners! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating several Pea Ridge High School students who have earned recognition from the College Board for their outstanding achievements!
🏅 School Recognition Award
This honor goes to students who score in the top 10% of their school’s PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 test takers and/or earn a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams by 10th grade.
🏅 First-Generation Recognition Award
This award recognizes students who are on track to be the first in their families to attend and complete college.
We are so proud to recognize the following PRHS students:
Elijah Baker – School Recognition Award
Emily Black – School Recognition Award & First-Generation Recognition Award
Sydney Brown – School Recognition Award
Lillian Dunn – School Recognition Award
Ada Lark – School Recognition Award
Ayden Marnett – School Recognition Award & First-Generation Recognition Award
Karson Peyton – School Recognition Award
Hunter Rowlee – School Recognition Award
Jacob Turner – School Recognition Award
Due to some scores arriving late, we just learned of one more award winner! Congrats Noah Darnell!
👏 Way to go, Blackhawks! Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence inspire us all.
🎉 Exciting News for Pea Ridge School District!
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve adopted Diligent Community as our new board management software, designed to keep our community more connected, informed, and engaged.
👥 What this means for you:
• 📩 Receive automatic updates about meetings and important announcements
• 🗂 Effortlessly explore meeting agendas, minutes, policies, and other documents with our new public site
• 🌍 Experience a more inclusive, accessible, and transparent community
Together, we are building a community that thrives on collaboration, inclusivity, and open communication.
📌 Stay tuned for more updates as we roll out this exciting new tool! Click the link below to see more.
https://pearidgek12.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=49
🎉 Congratulations to Our PRHS Award Winners! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating several Pea Ridge High School students who have earned recognition from the College Board for their outstanding achievements!
🏅 School Recognition Award
This honor goes to students who score in the top 10% of their school’s PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 test takers and/or earn a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP exams by 10th grade.
🏅 First-Generation Recognition Award
This award recognizes students who are on track to be the first in their families to attend and complete college.
We are so proud to recognize the following PRHS students:
Elijah Baker – School Recognition Award
Emily Black – School Recognition Award & First-Generation Recognition Award
Sydney Brown – School Recognition Award
Lillian Dunn – School Recognition Award
Ada Lark – School Recognition Award
Ayden Marnett – School Recognition Award & First-Generation Recognition Award
Karson Peyton – School Recognition Award
Hunter Rowlee – School Recognition Award
Jacob Turner – School Recognition Award
👏 Way to go, Blackhawks! Your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence inspire us all.
Homecoming festivities roll on as classes at high school are canceled, dodgeball is in the arena the parking lot is full of tailgaters!
Up next: The Pea Ridge Schools Parade!
Today, our students are tailgating, parading, and getting ready to take down the Vilonia Eagles tonight at 7:00 PM in Blackhawk Stadium.
Don’t miss it!
See you there and Go Blackhawks!
👉 Join or donate today: https://go.rallyup.com/stepup2025/t/blackhawks
You can make a difference by joining or creating a Step Up Team. Celebrate and honor individuals with Down syndrome while raising awareness and vital funds to support over 300 families right here in Northwest Arkansas.
Your support helps DSCNWA provide:
• Age-specific programs for lifelong learning
• New parent support and welcome baskets
• Family fun and support gatherings
• Educational workshops and medical outreach
Every dollar raised goes directly toward fostering inclusion, respect, and opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome.
Let’s come together as a community to ensure every individual has the support and resources to reach their full potential.
👉 Join or donate today: https://go.rallyup.com/stepup2025/t/blackhawks
#StepUpNWA #DSCNWA
Our youngest Blackhawks rotated through stations with their classmates as they worked together to read, color, collaborate and grow!
https://forms.gle/4GgZFjBmdhXiZuk37
It’s game day on the greens!
Blackhawk Golf tees off at the District Tournament today!
