April 2026 Board Report Newsletter
The Board Approved:
Recommendation to approve the 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding between
NWAESC and PGSD for quality professional development.
Recommendation to approve the 2026-2027 Assurances under ESSA and IDEA.
Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Arkansas
Department of Education, Division of Career and Technical Education, and the Arkansas
Farm Bureau Federation and Prairie Grove School District for Elementary Agriculture
Education.
Recommendation to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Prairie Grove
School District and Methodist Counseling Clinic.
Informational Items:
Dr. Allison Byford presented the district’s discipline data, including the number of bullying
incidents reported and actions taken.
Mayor David Faulk gave the presentation on how the city would like to purchase a portion of our
downtown parcel to use for sidewalk improvements.
Consent Agenda:
The board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel considerations, March board minutes, and the March financial report.
Recognitions:
Staff: Mandy Lawrence, Krista Dersam, Katie Jo Rouse, Lindsey Biocic, Cheryl Kirkman.
Student Programs: High School Assistant Band Director Renee Palmore presented the Winter Color Guard and their accomplishments.
Staff were presented with gifts from Arvest, Grand Savings Bank, Priority Bank, Bank of Fayetteville, and First Community Bank.
Find More Board Information and Records Here: https://www.pgtigers.org/page/school-board4
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #AroundPGSD #GoTigers
The PGHS Theatre Department will present Mamma Mia! on April 17 & 18 at 7 PM in the PGHS cafeteria.
Tickets are $10 at the door. Come out and support our talented Tigers! 🐯✨
#FineArts #MammaMia #AroundPGSD
With the ongoing construction of the new JH building, the fencing surrounding the site has been moved outward to allow groundwork around the building. This has caused the traffic lanes from Mock Street around the new construction to the football concession stand to be narrowed to one lane. We'd like to ask everyone to be mindful of this when driving through campus.
Parents dropping off students at the JH can travel down the street and go directly into the drop-off point on the back side of the JH.
During the afternoon pickup at the JH, the gates will be opened earlier to allow parents to pull into the pickup location by the cafeteria. We ask that you pull forward as far as possible to avoid having traffic backed up on the street. Security staff will be in the area for several days to help with traffic while parents adjust to the new traffic pattern. Thank you for your cooperation.
The Board Approved:
Annual ASBA Legal Liability and Employment Practice Liability Insurance with Gallagher Risk Management Services
Annual ASBA General Liability Coverage Outside Arkansas Insurance with Gallagher Risk Management Services
Pre-K Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative and Prairie Grove School District regarding providing FAPE to eligible Pre-K students ages 3 through Kindergarten. The purpose of this MOU is to ensure the provision of special education services to individuals with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Act and its implementing regulations.
Informational Items:
PGJH Construction Update presented by Weston Bartholomew from Pick-It Construction.
ATLAS Winter Interim Data presented by Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Allison Byford.
New Board Members On March 3rd, three new PGSD School board members were elected for a six-year term. Whitney Bryant, Kim Pinkley, and Easton Sherry, who will be replacing William Dick, JC Dobbs, and Cassie Davis, who have completed their terms.
School Board Officers The board elected new officers for the 2026-2027 school year: Casie Ruland, President, Whitney Bryant, Vice President, and Bart Orr, Secretary/Treasurer.
Consent Agenda:
The board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel considerations, February board minutes, and the February financial report.
Recognitions:
Staff: Sierra Rakotz, Beverly Southern,
Katie Terry, Mariela Delgado, Randy Mathias
Student Programs: National History Day
Staff were presented with gifts from Arvest, Grand Savings Bank, Priority Bank, Bank of Fayetteville, and First Community Bank.
Find More Board Information and Records Here: https://www.pgtigers.org/page/school-board4
Kindergarten Enrollment is Now Open!
For details and registration information, visit:
https://www.pgtigers.org/o/district/page/regstrtpg
Our Middle School GT students had a fascinating visit from Dr. Jones, who led them on a deep dive into arthropods and entomology!
Students even got to participate in the same activity Dr. Jones uses with his college classes, giving them a real hands-on learning experience. The highlight? Seeing LIVE Madagascar hissing roaches and a LIVE scorpion that can actually shoot vinegar when threatened!
It was an unforgettable experience that brought science to life for our students!
Preschool Enrollment is Now Open!
For details and registration information, visit:
https://www.pgtigers.org/o/district/page/prek-registration
Our kindergarteners had a special visitor this morning! ☀️🌧️
Local meteorologist Darby Bybee stopped by to talk with students about weather, forecasting, and what it’s like to be a meteorologist. Students loved learning about storms, sunshine, and how meteorologists help keep our communities safe and informed.
Thank you, Darby, for sharing your time and sparking curiosity about the weather with our young Tigers! 🐯
Save the Date!
Preschool Enrollment opens March 11th
Kindergarten Enrollment opens March 18th
For details and registration information, visit:
https://www.pgtigers.org/o/district/page/regstrtpg
Ages 2 years through High School - Open to PG & Surrounding Areas
Pre-Order Tickets:
$25 for Father/Daughter Couple
$5 for each additional girl
Tickets at the Door:
$30 per Couple
$5 for each additional girl
Purchase Tickets via Venmo @PGHS-Class2026 (4-digit code 7301 - In description, please state father's name and each child's name. Screenshot your completed payment for quick entry.)
With Your Ticket:
DJ and Dancing
Tea Party Food & Drinks
Two Photo Backdrops
Bejeweled Mirror Craft (while supplies last, if ticket purchased at the door)
Vendors (While Supplies Last):
Fancy's Fun Shop (item $2 & up)
Ohh La La Nails - Senior girls will be doing nails all evening ($10 per set)
Flower Wands & Corsages (Starting at $10)
We can’t wait to see our students enjoying a space they helped choose!
