🎉 Congratulations to Pea Ridge Softball on advancing to the State Semi-Finals tomorrow!
⚾ Good luck to our Baseball team as they take on Brookland today at 5:30 PM!
📺 Watch Baseball live:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/5ysfex75
🎓 And don’t forget — Graduation will be streamed live tomorrow at 2:00 PM!
🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@PeaRidgeTV
The Pea Ridge Softball & Baseball teams are playing in Monticello today for the 4A state tournament!
Winners will advance and play again until a state champion for each sport is crowned.
📺 Watch live here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/monticello/organization/12866/monticello-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MjQyMTcwOA==
Good luck Blackhawks!
Big news from Pea Ridge Intermediate!
We’re proud to announce that Mrs. Woods has been named our new Principal!
A proud Pea Ridge High School graduate, Mrs. Woods has spent the last 15 years serving students as a high school English teacher, volleyball coach, and most recently, as our assistant principal.
She’s Pea Ridge raised, deeply rooted in this community, and excited to lead in the same district where her own children—Silas and Emerson —are growing up.
Please help us congratulate Mrs. Woods as she steps into this new role!
We have several new coaches joining us in the Ridge!
Help us welcome:
Volleyball Head Coach: Dave Carter
JH Girls Basketball Head Coach: Dylan Kinney
Girls Soccer Coach: Jeff Canan
The Pea Ridge Trap Shooting Team made their mark in Jacksonville at their first official tournament!
Two Blackhawk squads competed in the Arkansas Game & Fish Youth Shooting Sports Regional, representing Pea Ridge. We’re excited to watch this program grow and keep hitting new targets!
📸 Check out the photo recap!
Full album: https://adobe.ly/4kitWnM
May 9th is National School Communicators Day, and we want to thank the Pea Ridge School District community for participating on the Pea Ridge School District social channels, school app, and website! 😍
To celebrate the day, make sure to follow the Pea Ridge School District on each of our channels. 👍
Our students and staff are doing amazing things every day, and it is here that we can share that story with all of you!👏 👏
We also want to introduce you to the people behind the scenes! Laurie Jennings serves as our Communications Director and our Career and Technical Education Coordinator. Brey Cook leads our District Media Intern Team and serves as our District Media Specialist. If you’ve noticed an increase in engaging videos lately, that is the work of Mr. Cook and his students! We are thankful for the opportunity to share all of the amazing things taking place in PRSD with this great community.
It’s National School Nurse Day! 🩺
Today we celebrate the heart of our health and the calm in our chaos. These incredible women keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn.
Thank you to our amazing school nurses for your compassion and care.
You’re true heroes in scrubs!
2025 Future Blackhawk Summer Cheer Camp is coming up! Registration is open until May 29th.
Click the link below to register!
https://forms.gle/okt5E7J5Eja6nw6P6
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
