Pea Ridge School District

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! 🎨👩🏻‍🎨

Pea Ridge Drama Troupe’s production of Puffs is a month away! The play is a spoof of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Meet the students, professors, and crew of a Certain School of Magic! The show is May 2nd-4th!

It’s So Much More Than Managing Books…📚 Today, we want to recognize our Pea Ridge Librarians! These dedicated workers take each day as an opportunity to make our district a better, more educated, enlightened, and delightful place! Thank you to this special group of educators who impact our district one page, one lesson, and one student at a time! We appreciate you!

Help us congratulate these All-State Honor Choir Students! 🎶 Rees Kelley and Luke Rowlee were selected for the Arkansas All-State Honor Choir in February! After a highly competitive audition process, they earned a spot among the top choral students in the state. Over the course of just two days, they attended an intensive clinic, mastering college-level music under the guidance of renowned choral conductors from across the country. Their hard work and dedication culminated in an outstanding performance alongside some of the best young vocalists in Arkansas. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and can’t wait to see how they continue to shine in the world of choral music. Congratulations, Luke and Rees, on this incredible honor!

✏️Pre-K Update! 🏫 We still have spots available in our pre-k program for the 25-26 school year for those needing income-based enrollment (meaning you qualify for tuition assistance). Our tuition-based spots are currently full, but there is a waitlist that you can be added to if you would like. If you know any families that could benefit, please share! * Reminder that priority will be given to 4-year-olds. But, we may have a limited number of spots for 3-year-olds who will turn 4 on or before November 1st.*

The Pea Ridge High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony will take place on Monday, April 7th, from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. in the PAC. We are looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments of these students alongside their friends and families!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!