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!
The Academic Calendar for the 2026-2027 School Year is Now Available!
August 5 - 11: Teacher PD Days
August 12: Start of 1st Quarter
September 7 - 8: Labor Day Holiday
October 9: End of 1st Quarter
October 12: Start of 2nd Quarter
October 19-20: Fall Break
November 2: Teacher PD Day
November 23 - 27: Thanksgiving Holiday
December 18: End of 2nd Quarter
Dec. 21 - Jan. 1: Christmas Holiday
January 4 - 5: Teacher PD Days
January 6: Start of 3rd Quarter
January 18: MLK Jr. Holiday
February 12: School Closed
February 15: Teacher PD Day
March 12: End of 3rd Quarter
March 15: Start of 4th Quarter
March 22 - 26: Spring Break
April 15: Teacher PD Day
April 16: School Closed
May 20: End of 4th Quarter
May 21: Teacher Work Day
May 24 - 28: Make-Up Days (If Necessary)
District Calendars Can Be Found Online Here
February 2026 Board Report Newsletter
The Board Approved:
Policies 3.8 & 8.5 (Sick Leave): Proposed changes to the salary schedule.
PGSD Recruitment & Retention Incentive Reward
Audit Report: June 30, 2025, audit by Landmark Certified Public Accountant reported with no findings.
2026–2027 Academic Calendar
Playground Purchase: Approval of playground equipment for Prairie Grove Middle School from PlayWell Group & Play Works Inc. in the amount of $189,945.99.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Agreement between Fayetteville Public Schools and Prairie Grove Public Schools to provide Title I Equitable Services.
Informational Items:
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Allison Byford presented the academic report. Lead Nurse Melinda Southerly gave the annual nurses' report, including results from the required health services survey on on-campus student health care needs. A security and transportation update by Director John Ahrends. Personnel Policy Committee members recommended expanding the definition of "Immediate Family" (Sections 3.8 and 8.5 - Sick Leave) to include siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren, aligning more closely with state policy. Finally, an incentive reward was proposed, establishing a permanent bonus structure based on district state rating and years of service in PGSD.
Consent Agenda:
The board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel considerations, January board minutes, and the January financial report.
Recognitions:
Staff: Charis Washausen, Ariel Gonzalez, Breanna Fitzgerald, Mandy Bartholomew, & Lauren Marron
Student Programs: PGHS Archery Team
Board Member: President William Dick was awarded for 24 years of service.
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
Twenty-seven PGHS DECA members represented Prairie Grove at the State Career Development Conference in Hot Springs last week!
Every student competed in business and marketing events, including entrepreneurship, hospitality, finance, and marketing — and we’re proud to celebrate our finalists: Olivia Hargis, Elijah Sugg, Corbin Stearman, Zoey Thompson, Molly Helmer, Levi Frost, and Onalis Hollis!
Special congratulations to Quade Parker (1st place), Aubrey Carlton (2nd place), and Emarie Geunther & Ruthie Foster (2nd place) for qualifying for DECA’s International Career Development Conference in Atlanta this April!
Way to represent, Tigers!
Junior High student, Tucker Harris, attended a reception at the Windgate Museum at Hendrix Art Show, where his artwork was on display in a special juried exhibit. 🎨 🖼️
Prairie Grove students, Hendrix Orona, Sullivan Hudgens, Liam Stephens, and Fisher Reynolds had art pieces on display in this exhibit as well. Way to go, Tigers!
Our PGHS Unified Pickleball team competed at the SOAR Winter Games, and every team placed in their division. So proud of the teamwork, sportsmanship, and Tiger spirit on display!
Deliveries will be accepted between 11:00-2:00
No glass of any kind
No balloons for any students riding the bus
No open beverage containers
Delivery must include students' first and last names and grade
Shoutout to Mrs. Tracie Ashley, junior high history teacher, on being named Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Mentor of the Month!
Her dedication to guiding, supporting, and inspiring other educators truly makes a difference. We’re proud to have such an outstanding mentor shaping both students and teachers at Prairie Grove Schools.
In collaboration with the Amazeum, PGMS gifted and talented program students will have a "Makers Market" on February 17th from 3:30-6:30 PM at the Middle School.
Students have worked hard making various creations such as handmade notebooks, stress balls, candles, art pieces, bath bombs, Perler bead keychains, toys, buttons, and jewelry.
Come out and support our student makers! 🎨✏️
Prairie Grove Schools will open on time tomorrow, Friday, January 30, with limited bus routes. Students impacted by limited bus routes will receive a message on TransAct.
We encourage families to use their best judgment when deciding whether it is safe to travel. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. If your student is unable to attend school, please notify your school’s office.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions overnight and appreciate your flexibility and mindfulness, as conditions may change. Thank you for your continued support, and please stay safe.
PG Alumni Shirts Now Available! 🐯
Calling all Prairie Grove alumni! Show your Tiger pride with a customizable PG Alumni T-shirt, now available through Crescent for $20. Choose your favorite colors, add your graduation year, include the PG sport you were a part of, or keep it classic with the main design. Best of all, proceeds support the Prairie Grove Athletics Fund.
Order online: https://shopthecrescent.com/products/prairie-grove-alumni-shirts
Or shop in person at Crescent, 127 E. Buchanan St., Prairie Grove
Support PG athletics and rep your roots—once a Tiger, always a Tiger!
Prairie Grove Families, due to inclement weather, all Prairie Grove schools will be closed on Thursday, January 29. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. With hazardous conditions on several bus routes, sidewalks, and parking lots still unsafe for travel, it is not feasible to reopen schools at this time. We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe and warm.
Prairie Grove Families, due to inclement weather, all Prairie Grove schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 28. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. With hazardous conditions on several bus routes and sidewalks, and parking lots still unsafe for travel, it is not feasible to reopen schools at this time. We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to stay safe and warm.
Prairie Grove Families, due to inclement weather, all Prairie Grove schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and warm during this time.
Prairie Grove Families, due to inclement weather, all Prairie Grove schools will be closed on Monday, January 26. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and warm during this time.
Tiger spirit was on full display yesterday! 🐯 From our youngest students to our staff, every grade level showed up strong for Colors Day. Go Tigers!
*Photos from PGHS EAST students and faculty members*
Recommendations:
Approved ASBA model policy updates:
Student Transfers (Policy 4.4): Placement based on academic records, not prior grade placement.
Graduation Requirements (Policy 4.45): Repealed for Class of 2026.
Graduation Requirements (Policy 4.45.1): Updated for Class of 2027+ (English 1–4 and revised computer science flex credit).
Personal Electronic Devices (Policy 4.47): Added allowances for concurrent credit MFA use; updated definitions and legal references.
The Board Approved:
An exclusive Program Agreement with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
The English Learners Program Support Grant Memorandum of Understanding with NWA Education Service Cooperative.
The sale of 4.2 acres of district land (west of Viney Grove Rd., south of PGMS) listed at $700,000.
Informational Items:
Assistant Superintendent Dr. Allison Byford presented the academic report. Superintendent Humphreys confirmed all board members have met the 2025 school year training requirements and recognized Wes Mahafey and Cassie Davis for earning the Arkansas School Board Association Master Award for completing 50+ hours of training.
Consent Agenda:
The board approved the consent agenda, which included personnel considerations, student expulsion, December board minutes, and the December financial report.
Recognitions:
Staff: Lacey Sugg, Wyatt Beebe, Candace Reed, Evan Hubbard, and Darlene Burris
Student Program: The National Junior Honor Society students presented their thesis for their upcoming National History Day Competition projects.
Staff were presented with gifts from Arvest, Grand Savings Bank, Priority Bank, Bank of Fayetteville, and First Community Bank.
Community Pep Rally at 1:30 in Tiger Arena
JV Boys vs. Berryville at 5:15
Colors Day Ceremony at 6:00
Boys Sr. High Basketball vs. Berryville 15 minutes after conclusion of Colors -Day Ceremony
Girls Sr. High Basketball to follow the Boys Game.
The Girls and Boys Jr. High Games have been postponed and will be rescheduled for another date to be determined.
#ColorsDay #DateChange #GoTigers
