Prairie Grove School District

July 2025 Board Report

Back to School is almost here! Join us at Prairie Grove Schools for our Open House events to meet your teachers, tour the campus, and get ready for an exciting new year! 📚🐯✏️ We can't wait to see our Tiger families!

Returning Student Registration Opens Tomorrow! 🐯

Both the RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION and the ENROLLMENT PACKET will be emailed to the parent who has the PowerSchool account. If you have not received anything by late July, please check your spam folder or reach out to your child's building administration. The email will be from "noreplyenrollment@powerschool.com" and not from pgtigers.org.

Visit https://www.pgtigers.org/o/district/page/returning-students-pre for more information

#AllBelong #AllLearn #AllSucceed #PGTigers

School Supply List for 2025-2026 School Year! ✏️ The first day of school is August 11th 🐯

#NewSchoolYear #SchoolSupplies #PGTigers

New Student Registration opens tomorrow, July 7th! Get ready to join the PG Tiger family—register online here: https://www.pgtigers.org/o/district/page/pg-new-student-registration

Need help with back to school? Our SROs will be doing Back to School - Shop with a Cop on August 2nd. Please fill out the form attached. They will be taking 25 students. Contact will be made with families chosen after the July 17th deadline. https://forms.gle/yPhSJV39q7onavMUA

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Allison Byford to Prairie Grove School District as our new Assistant Superintendent! She is coming to us from Springdale Public Schools, with nearly three decades of experience in education and a strong track record of innovation, leadership, and student achievement. Dr. Byford brings a passion for collaboration, continuous growth, and excellence. We’re excited to have her join the PGSD team and help lead us into the future! 🖤💛 #PGProud #AlwaysForward #AllSucceed #WelcomeDrByford

June 2025 Board Report

Join us on June 23rd from 5-7 PM for Kids' Night at The Grove Food Park! We'll have yard games, face painting, and FREE BOOKS for all ages! Come on out and grab dinner at one of the food trucks, hang out with friends, and pick out some new books for your summer reading! This event is brought to you by The Grove Food Truck Park and The Prairie Grove Tiger Tales Bookmobile!

We’re hiring in Food Service at Prairie Grove Schools! 🍴🍎 Looking for dependable, hardworking team players to join us as school cooks—help nourish our students and be part of a great team! Apply now: https://pgtigers.schoolspring.com

SUMMER TO-DO LIST from the Nurse! As you prepare for the new school year, don’t forget to update your child’s health action plans, complete immunizations, and review medical needs with the school nurse. Check out this helpful guide to make sure your student is ready for a healthy start!

Prairie Grove School District Summer Hours ☀️ Campus Offices Closed June 6 - July 6 Administration Open All Summer - Closed on Fridays

Last night at the board meeting, Pick-It Construction proudly presented the District Teacher of the Year with a $1,000 check in recognition of her outstanding dedication to education and the incredible impact she’s made in her students' lives. 🍎✨ Also honored were the remarkable nominees Evan Hubbard, Kelbie Osburn, and Tonya Curtsinger — each a shining example of excellence in education. A heartfelt thank you to Arvest and Grand Savings Bank for their generous gifts in celebration of our exceptional staff! 🎉

May 2025 Board Report Act 122: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lLVRtu0uYkMPo9je6fyzHAj3P_K-VzkdjCd1zIbGSmM/edit?usp=sharing

Proud is an understatement—Prairie Grove High School has been named the 2025 Unified Champion School of the Year for Arkansas! Out of 41 schools across the state, PGHS stands out for its commitment to inclusion, teamwork, and unity. Way to go, Tigers! #AllBelong #AllLearn #AllSucceed #PGSD

Last night, we celebrated the incredible careers and well-deserved retirements of Donna Sorters, Tammy Barnes, Darlene Pierson, and Katie Young. Thank you for your years of dedication, passion, and service—you will be deeply missed! 💐🎉

Tonight's Board Meeting is Rescheduled for Tuesday, May 27th at 6:00 PM

Due to conflicting forecasts and a continued chance of rain, PGHS Graduation will be moved indoors to the Arena out of an abundance of caution. Doors will open at 5:30 PM. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM. For those needing accessibility accommodations, please use the entrance at the bottom of the building through the weight room to access the gym floor. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025!

Help us celebrate the incredible careers of Tammy Barnes, Katie Young, Donna Sorters, and Darlene Pierson! Join us for a retirement party on Tuesday, May 20th from 3:30–5:00 PM at the PGSD Admin Office. Enjoy cake and refreshments as we honor their years of dedicated service!