Pea Ridge Junior High School

Meet the cast and crew of The Jungle Book: A Children's Play!
They will be performing for one night only (TONIGHT!) March 2nd at 5:00 pm. Cost is pay what you can!

🎪🎉 Carnival of Champions – 8th Grade Edition! 🎉🎪 Today our 8th graders celebrated in a BIG way! They earned their carnival for showing the most growth on their ATLAS Interim, and we could not be more proud of their hard work and dedication. 👏📚 There were games, candy, popcorn, and even an ice cream truck 🍿🍬🍦 Our students had SO much fun! We love celebrating growth, effort, and perseverance. Way to go, 8th grade! Keep making us proud, Blackhawks! ❤️🖤

🎉✨ DOUBLE the celebration at PRJH! ✨🎉

We are so excited to recognize TWO incredible educators this month!

❤️ February Teacher of the Month – Mrs. Feemster

❤️ February Staff Member of the Month – Mrs. Noeltner

Mrs. Feemster, our 9th Grade Intro to Business teacher, has made an amazing impact in her first year at PRJH! She builds relationships, encourages growth, and creates a positive classroom where students feel confident and supported. The love from her students says it all!

Mrs. Noeltner truly is our “Director of Getting It Done!” She supports in ALL areas, keeps things running smoothly, and does it all with a smile. From celebrating students’ successes to being someone both staff and kids can count on, she makes PRJH better every single day!

We are so thankful for both of these ladies and the heart, energy, and dedication they bring to our Blackhawk family. 🖤❤️

Drop some congratulations in the comments below! 👇🎊

A Happy Wagon on a MONDAY!!! 🥳❤️🖤 A HUGE thank you to our very own Mrs. Lubbess for surprising our staff with a Build Your Own Trail Mix station in the teacher workroom! 🍫🥨🥜 After a long week of testing last week, this was the perfect little pick-me-up! We are so thankful for the thoughtfulness and support that keeps our staff feeling appreciated and energized! What a sweet way to start the week! 💛

🖤❤️ Parent–Teacher Conferences are this week! ❤️🖤

Join us on Tuesday, February 24 and Thursday, February 26 from 3:30–6:30 PM.

This is a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers, ask questions or share concerns, pick up progress reports, and see what courses your student requested for next year!

We value the partnership between home and school and look forward to seeing you there!

❤️🖤 Student of the Week Spotlight ❤️🖤

We are so proud to recognize our 7th, 8th, and 9th Grade Students of the Week! These students represent what it means to lead with character, kindness, and determination each and every day.

🌟 Hollie Tenney (7th Grade)
🌟 Braden Yordy (8th Grade)
🌟 Abigale Ervin (9th Grade)

Congratulations to each of you! Keep up the amazing work! We are proud of you! ❤️🖤

🍎 Teacher of the Month – February Nominations Open! 🍎

Junior High parents and families, we want to hear from YOU! 💙

If there is a teacher or staff member who has made a positive impact on your student, please consider nominating them for Teacher of the Month for February using the Google Form linked below.

Your feedback helps us recognize the amazing work happening in our classrooms every day!

Thank you for helping us celebrate our outstanding staff!

👉 Nominate a teacher here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWNITio3Z-rsSWbx22S6QGSitRoqp7HNfLdO_nmDKOaQIxNA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100748849280273214948

🌾💙 Next week is FFA Week at PRJH! 💛🌾 Join us as we celebrate agriculture, leadership, and all things FFA with a full week of dress-up days! We can’t wait to see our Blackhawks show their Blue & Gold pride while celebrating the impact of agriculture in our community! 🌽🐄 Let’s make it a GREAT week, PRJH!

🩺 When to Keep Your Student Home 🏠

We’ve seen an increase in flu and strep cases recently. Please take a moment to review the information in the graphic below regarding when students should stay home and return to school.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy! ❤️🖤

✨ Students of the Week ✨

❤️ Abigale Dirrim (9th Grade)
🖤 Chrysalyn Pennington (8th Grade)
❤️ Xander Nessmith (7th Grade)

We are so proud of each of you for representing our school so well. Keep up the amazing work! 👏❤️🖤

Today we celebrate someone who does so much more than wear a badge. Happy SRO Appreciation Day to Officer Helmer! 🖤❤️ Officer Helmer is a daily presence at PRJH, building relationships, supporting our students, and helping ensure our school is a safe and welcoming place for everyone. Whether he’s greeting students in the hallway, lending a listening ear, or stepping in when needed, he goes above and beyond to serve our Blackhawk family. We are grateful for his commitment, kindness, and the positive impact he makes on our campus every single day. Be sure to thank Officer Helmer when you see him (not just today, but every day)! 👮‍♂️🖤

REMINDER:
📚 If you are currently in 8th or 9th grade and plan to take concurrent credit courses through NWACC next school year, you must take and pass the Accuplacer test!

🗓 Accuplacer Testing Date:
Tuesday, March 3

📝 How to Sign Up:
Bring $2.05 (cash or check) to Mrs. Robbins by the deadline to hold your spot
⏰ Deadline: Friday, February 26

Join our Freshmen Theatre 1 class in the jungles of India with your favorite characters like Mowgoli, Bahgeera, Baloo, and more!

With tons of audience participation, this show is great for all ages, and is pay what you can! We hope to see you there March 2nd 5:00pm.

So proud of our DECA students at State! ❤️🖤

They represented our school so well, and had an amazing time competing and learning alongside so many talented students. A huge congratulations to the Franchise Business Plan team for earning 5th place ! What an incredible accomplishment! 👏

The future is bright, and we can’t wait to see what next year holds!

🎉 Students of the Week! 🎉

Help us celebrate these amazing students who are being recognized for their hard work, positive attitudes, and kindness toward others!

👏 9th Grade: Lydia Turner
👏 8th Grade: Gabriel Overbey
👏 7th Grade: Ella Ritchie

We are so proud of each of you for setting the bar high and making our school a better place every day. Keep up the great work! ❤️🖤

Congrats to our Quiz Bowl team on their 1st place finish at the Conference Tournament! 🏆🧠
Best of luck at Regionals this weekend! We’re cheering you on! 🎉👏

Happy Counselor Appreciation Week!

This week we proudly celebrate the incredible counselors who serve our Junior High each and every day. Your dedication, compassion, and steady leadership make a lasting difference in the lives of our students. Whether you are guiding students through academic decisions, supporting their social-emotional growth, helping them navigate challenges, or simply offering a reassuring presence, your impact reaches far beyond your office walls.

Our campus is stronger, healthier, and more connected because of you. Thank you for the countless conversations, the quiet moments of support, the proactive planning, and the heart you pour into our school community.

We are grateful for you this week and every week.

Accounting doesn’t have to be boring! 🍋 Today, our Intro to Business students in Mrs. Feemster’s class reviewed key accounting concepts. Some of those include assets, liabilities, expenses, revenue, profit/loss, and even ‘employees’ in a real-world way through a mock lemonade stand and jeopardy in preparation for their test tomorrow!💼

Accounting doesn’t have to be boring! 🍋 Today, our Intro to Business students in Mrs. Feemster’s class reviewed key accounting concepts. Some of those include assets, liabilities, expenses, revenue, profit/loss, and even ‘employees’ in a real-world way through a mock lemonade stand and jeopardy in preparation for their test tomorrow!💼

Nothing but good vibes in Mrs. Lamon’s Just Dance Club today! 🕺💃
We love seeing our students having fun, moving, and building community!