🎓 College & Career Week is Here! 🚀
This week, students are diving into College & Career Week! Each day, they’ll explore a new topic in their career classes to help them think about future goals, opportunities, and the many paths available after high school.
Today’s Topic – Military Enlistment 🇺🇸
Students are learning about what it means to serve in the military and exploring the different branches of service.
Families, take a few minutes this afternoon to talk with your student about what they learned today ! These conversations are a great way to support their career exploration! Optional discussion questions are posted below!
This week, students are diving into College & Career Week! Each day, they’ll explore a new topic in their career classes to help them think about future goals, opportunities, and the many paths available after high school.
Today’s Topic – Military Enlistment 🇺🇸
Students are learning about what it means to serve in the military and exploring the different branches of service.
Families, take a few minutes this afternoon to talk with your student about what they learned today ! These conversations are a great way to support their career exploration! Optional discussion questions are posted below!
📣 Reminder: College & Career Fair Tomorrow! 🎓
Just a reminder that our College & Career Fair is tomorrow for all 9th graders and selected 8th graders!
🕘 Time: 9:05–10:05 AM
📍 Location: High School Arena
If your child is attending, parents and guardians are invited to join them during this time to explore college and career opportunities together. We hope to see you there!
Just a reminder that our College & Career Fair is tomorrow for all 9th graders and selected 8th graders!
🕘 Time: 9:05–10:05 AM
📍 Location: High School Arena
If your child is attending, parents and guardians are invited to join them during this time to explore college and career opportunities together. We hope to see you there!
🎓 College & Career Spirit Week is coming up next week! 🎉
We’re excited to celebrate our students’ futures with a week full of spirit and opportunities to learn about college and career readiness!
📅 Here’s what’s happening Tuesday:
⭐ CCR Fair – 9th graders and selected 8th graders will attend the College and Career Readiness Fair. Parents and guardians should have received messages through school status inviting you to attend with your student!
⭐ Guest Speaker – All students will gather in the gym during their Blackhawk Time to hear from an inspiring speaker.
Check out the graphic below for all the Spirit Week themes! We can’t wait to see everyone showing their school spirit and thinking about their future goals!
We’re excited to celebrate our students’ futures with a week full of spirit and opportunities to learn about college and career readiness!
📅 Here’s what’s happening Tuesday:
⭐ CCR Fair – 9th graders and selected 8th graders will attend the College and Career Readiness Fair. Parents and guardians should have received messages through school status inviting you to attend with your student!
⭐ Guest Speaker – All students will gather in the gym during their Blackhawk Time to hear from an inspiring speaker.
Check out the graphic below for all the Spirit Week themes! We can’t wait to see everyone showing their school spirit and thinking about their future goals!
🌟 Teacher of the Month: October! 🌟
Please join us in celebrating our October Teacher of the Month, Kelsey Gourd🎉
Not only does Mrs. Gourd inspire students every day in the classroom, but she also goes above and beyond as our BLC, supporting our staff and helping make our school the amazing place it is. Her dedication, positivity, and passion for student success shines through in everything she does. 💛
Thank you, Mrs. Gourd, for your incredible hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence. We’re so lucky to have you on our team! 👏🍎
Please join us in celebrating our October Teacher of the Month, Kelsey Gourd🎉
Not only does Mrs. Gourd inspire students every day in the classroom, but she also goes above and beyond as our BLC, supporting our staff and helping make our school the amazing place it is. Her dedication, positivity, and passion for student success shines through in everything she does. 💛
Thank you, Mrs. Gourd, for your incredible hard work, leadership, and commitment to excellence. We’re so lucky to have you on our team! 👏🍎
📸 Picture Day is Coming! 📸
Mark your calendars! Picture Day is November 11!
Order packets have been sent home with your student. Be sure to check those backpacks and have everything ready for picture day smiles! 😄
🎉✨ Our Students of the Week! ✨🎉
These shining stars have been rocking it in and out of the classroom. They are showing kindness, effort, and all-around awesome attitudes! 🌟👏
We’re so proud of their hard work and positive energy. Keep shining bright and inspiring everyone around you!
These shining stars have been rocking it in and out of the classroom. They are showing kindness, effort, and all-around awesome attitudes! 🌟👏
We’re so proud of their hard work and positive energy. Keep shining bright and inspiring everyone around you!
📸 We had such a great time seeing families at the Plan Your Path Family Expo on Monday night! Thank you to all who stopped by to explore future opportunities for our students.
✨ Just a reminder that it will be set up again tonight from 3:45-6:45 in the Junior High Library during Parent/Teacher Conferences. Don't forget to stop by and check it out!
⭐️ Students of the Week! ⭐️
We’re so proud of these amazing students who have shown outstanding effort, kindness, and leadership! Keep shining bright and setting the example for others. 💫
A huge thank you to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for providing dinner for our staff tonight during Parent-Teacher Conferences! 🧡
We enjoyed delicious soups complete with warm bread and sweet desserts. The perfect treat for this cooler fall weather. 🍲🍞🍰
We are so grateful for your kindness and support!
🧡 UNITY DAY | October 22 🧡
On Wednesday, let’s come together and wear ORANGE to show kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to take a stand against bullying.💪
📣 Families of Grades 7–9 Students!
During Parent/Teacher Conferences, stop by the Junior High Library for the Plan Your Path Family Expo!
Explore how your student can:
🎓 Earn college credit in high school
🛠️ Discover career pathways and trades
💰 Learn how to pay for college
🖤 Every Blackhawk graduates Enrolled, Employed, or Enlisted.
📍 October 20, 3–6 PM & October 22, 3:45–6:45 PM
#BeTheOne #PeaRidgePathways #CCR
During Parent/Teacher Conferences, stop by the Junior High Library for the Plan Your Path Family Expo!
Explore how your student can:
🎓 Earn college credit in high school
🛠️ Discover career pathways and trades
💰 Learn how to pay for college
🖤 Every Blackhawk graduates Enrolled, Employed, or Enlisted.
📍 October 20, 3–6 PM & October 22, 3:45–6:45 PM
#BeTheOne #PeaRidgePathways #CCR
🍎✨ A HUGE thank you to the Bollenbacher, Smith, and Strode families for providing our "Happy Wagon" today! They surprised our staff with the most beautiful build-your-own caramel apple bar! The perfect fall treat to kick off a long weekend. 🍁♥️
We are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and support! Our school community truly is the best! 💛
✨ Cozy up for a cause! ✨ Every PR-themed blanket sold helps support our PRJH library and they’re all designed by a local maker!! She’s created designs for every kind of Blackhawk; from sports and fine arts to a special senior blanket , so there’s something for everyone to love. Grab yours using the link or QR code and help keep our shelves full of stories for our students. 💛📚 Orders being taken Oct 13-31st. They will be ready on or before December 1st - just in time for Christmas! https://victoria-grace-boutique-vip.myshopify.com/products/pea-ridge-library-fundraiser
🌟 October is off to a great start at PRJH! 🌟
Congratulations to our first Students of the Week for this month! 🍂 These students have shown outstanding effort, positive attitudes, and leadership in and out of the classroom. We’re so proud of their hard work and the example they set for their peers. 👏
Keep shining, Blackhawks! 💛🖤
Congratulations to our first Students of the Week for this month! 🍂 These students have shown outstanding effort, positive attitudes, and leadership in and out of the classroom. We’re so proud of their hard work and the example they set for their peers. 👏
Keep shining, Blackhawks! 💛🖤
🧹✨ Happy School Custodian’s Day! ✨🧹
Today we celebrate the amazing men and women who keep our school clean, safe, and running smoothly every single day. From shining floors to sparkling classrooms, their hard work makes our school a better place for students, staff, and our whole community.
Thank you to our incredible custodial team for everything you do! 💛
#CustodiansDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #PeaRidgePride
Today we celebrate the amazing men and women who keep our school clean, safe, and running smoothly every single day. From shining floors to sparkling classrooms, their hard work makes our school a better place for students, staff, and our whole community.
Thank you to our incredible custodial team for everything you do! 💛
#CustodiansDay #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes #PeaRidgePride
🎉 FIELD DAY TOMORROW! 🎉
Hey PRJH students — don’t forget! Our Homecoming Field Day is tomorrow from 12:45–2:00 PM with tons of fun activities, followed by the Homecoming Parade at 2:15 PM! 🏈🖤❤️
🍧 Kona Ice + Concessions will be on site — so send money with your student if they’d like to grab a treat!
It’s going to be an awesome day full of Blackhawk spirit! 🙌
Hey PRJH students — don’t forget! Our Homecoming Field Day is tomorrow from 12:45–2:00 PM with tons of fun activities, followed by the Homecoming Parade at 2:15 PM! 🏈🖤❤️
🍧 Kona Ice + Concessions will be on site — so send money with your student if they’d like to grab a treat!
It’s going to be an awesome day full of Blackhawk spirit! 🙌
🇺🇸📚 Hands-On History in Ms. Irwin’s Class! 📚🇺🇸
Students took on a "Causes of the American Revolution Card Sort" challenge yesterday!
Working in teams, they matched causes with their effects, definitions, and illustrations — and when they thought they had it right, they buzzed in to be checked!
🏆 The competition was fierce…
• 1st place team earned +5 bonus points on their upcoming test
• 2nd place team scored +3 bonus points
Nothing like a little friendly competition to make history come alive! 🔔✨
Students took on a "Causes of the American Revolution Card Sort" challenge yesterday!
Working in teams, they matched causes with their effects, definitions, and illustrations — and when they thought they had it right, they buzzed in to be checked!
🏆 The competition was fierce…
• 1st place team earned +5 bonus points on their upcoming test
• 2nd place team scored +3 bonus points
Nothing like a little friendly competition to make history come alive! 🔔✨
🎉👕 Congratulations to our T-Shirt Design Contest Winner — Kinsley Pearson! 👏
We can’t wait to see the whole school repping her creation.
Order forms will be available soon — stay tuned!
We can’t wait to see the whole school repping her creation.
Order forms will be available soon — stay tuned!
🪖👀 Camo Day at PRJH!
Our teachers and staff were on the hunt for school spirit today…
…but we couldn’t find ANYONE — must’ve been all that camouflage! 😎
Our teachers and staff were on the hunt for school spirit today…
…but we couldn’t find ANYONE — must’ve been all that camouflage! 😎
😴✨ PRJH kicked off Homecoming Spirit Week with PJ Day! Our students and staff showed up cozy, comfy, and full of Blackhawk pride. 🖤❤️ Check out some of today’s best looks!
