Our October Staff of the Month is Mrs. Lowe!
Mrs. Lowe is dedicated to meeting the needs of students at all levels using engaging instruction and inquiry, as well as helping students make meaningful connections in their learning. In addition to her classroom impact, she serves on our Guiding Coalition and contributes to the continued growth of our school. Her willingness to embrace new practices, reflect on instruction, and put students at the center of learning makes her very deserving of this recognition! Congratulations, Mrs. Lowe!
Mrs. Lowe is dedicated to meeting the needs of students at all levels using engaging instruction and inquiry, as well as helping students make meaningful connections in their learning. In addition to her classroom impact, she serves on our Guiding Coalition and contributes to the continued growth of our school. Her willingness to embrace new practices, reflect on instruction, and put students at the center of learning makes her very deserving of this recognition! Congratulations, Mrs. Lowe!
You are invited to Literacy Under the Lights, a PGIS family event! Join us for fun literacy stations, guest readers, free books, a chance to kick a field goal, and FREE food by the Bean Boys (plus corndogs!) and hot chocolate!! You'll also earn points for your den by attending!
WHEN: Thursday, November 12 from 5:30-7:30
WHERE: Prairie Grove Tiger Den Football Stadium
This is a family event, so students must be accompanied by an adult!
WHEN: Thursday, November 12 from 5:30-7:30
WHERE: Prairie Grove Tiger Den Football Stadium
This is a family event, so students must be accompanied by an adult!
Receive 10% off of your school pictures with the discount code F2610OFF. Visit lifetouch.com to order!
Reminder: There is no school for students on Monday, November 2!
Next week is Red Ribbon Week! Join us for some fun dress-up days as we encourage our students to make lifelong, healthy choices!
Please note the dress code for Halloween costumes on Friday!
Please note the dress code for Halloween costumes on Friday!
Prairie Grove will be hosting a Women's Basketball Camp on October 27 and October 29 from 5:30-7:00 PM for 3-6th grade. The cost is $30 per person. Follow the link or scan the QR code to register!
2026 Fall Basketball Camp https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wqk5W3EJO6CiYbI3NaIpxPuRULqyUK4poI6nyoxzaz4/viewform?edit_requested=true
2026 Fall Basketball Camp https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wqk5W3EJO6CiYbI3NaIpxPuRULqyUK4poI6nyoxzaz4/viewform?edit_requested=true
Reminder - PGIS Picture Day is tomorrow, October 13!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT9DS4SH. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT9DS4SH. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Happy Instructional Facilitator Day to Mrs. Ashworth and Mrs. Atkins!! We are so grateful for all the ways that they support our staff and strengthen student learning every day!
Thank you, Mrs. Ashworth and Mrs. Atkins - we appreciate you!
Thank you, Mrs. Ashworth and Mrs. Atkins - we appreciate you!
Congratulations to our September Staff of the Month, Mrs. Benedict!!
Mrs. Benedict intentionally creates an engaging, welcoming classroom where all students meet high expectations and learn every day. We are so thankful to have Mrs. Benedict as a part of our teaching team at PGIS!
We also want to thank David's Roofing for providing a gift for our September Staff of the Month!
#ProudToBePG
The book fair is coming up October 12-16! Our fair will be cashless (no cash, coins, or checks). Accepted forms of payment include credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, or e-Wallets.
e-Wallets are easy to set up, secure, and they now carry over from fair to fair! Visit our school's homepage to set up your student's e-Wallet.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/prairiegrovemiddleschool
We also need more volunteers for our book fair! Follow the link to sign up for a slot and come help our students shop for some fun, new books!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4FADAF23A2FF2-66188245-fall#/
e-Wallets are easy to set up, secure, and they now carry over from fair to fair! Visit our school's homepage to set up your student's e-Wallet.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/prairiegrovemiddleschool
We also need more volunteers for our book fair! Follow the link to sign up for a slot and come help our students shop for some fun, new books!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F4FADAF23A2FF2-66188245-fall#/
Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day to Mr. Casey!!
Mr. Casey goes above and beyond to keep our space safe and clean for our staff and students. We are so grateful for the countless ways that he makes our school a better place to be. Thank you, Mr. Casey - we truly appreciate everything you do!
Mr. Casey goes above and beyond to keep our space safe and clean for our staff and students. We are so grateful for the countless ways that he makes our school a better place to be. Thank you, Mr. Casey - we truly appreciate everything you do!
Prairie Grove School District is partnering with community organizations to help students with holiday gifts and essentials. Families needing support should apply by October 16.
Assistance is limited to Prairie Grove School District students, and availability is limited. All applications will be reviewed, and families will receive an email with their selection status. Use the link below or scan the QR code to apply now:
https://forms.gle/t2mzhXs4tWwyJSh18
Assistance is limited to Prairie Grove School District students, and availability is limited. All applications will be reviewed, and families will receive an email with their selection status. Use the link below or scan the QR code to apply now:
https://forms.gle/t2mzhXs4tWwyJSh18
The book fair is coming to PGIS October 12-16! Our book fair will be cashless - no cash, checks, or coins will be accepted. Options for payment include debit/credit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and e-Wallets. Visit our book fair homepage to set up your student's e-Wallet. The book fair will be open during the school day, as well as during Student-Led Conferences on October 13 and 15. You can also shop online!
All proceeds from the book fair support our school library!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/prairiegrovemiddleschool
All proceeds from the book fair support our school library!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/prairiegrovemiddleschool
We have a lot of important things coming up in October! Here is an overview of events happening next month:
October 5-9: Homecoming Week!
October 13: PGIS School Picture Day
Visit mylifetouch.com and use our school code EVT9DS4SH to order pictures!
October 13 and 15: Student-Led Conferences
Sign-ups will be coming home soon!
October 12-16: Book Fair
The book fair will be open all week in the library! Our fair will be cashless. Visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/prairiegrovemiddleschool to set up an e-Wallet.
October 19-20: Fall Break - no school!
October 5-9: Homecoming Week!
October 13: PGIS School Picture Day
Visit mylifetouch.com and use our school code EVT9DS4SH to order pictures!
October 13 and 15: Student-Led Conferences
Sign-ups will be coming home soon!
October 12-16: Book Fair
The book fair will be open all week in the library! Our fair will be cashless. Visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/prairiegrovemiddleschool to set up an e-Wallet.
October 19-20: Fall Break - no school!
Friday, September 25 will be a dress up day at PGIS! You can choose to dress up in your best country western or Dolly Parton-inspired outfit, OR you can choose to go all out with your Den spirit!
We’re proud to announce that Prairie Grove Intermediate has received a 2026 OEP Award! PGIS has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school where students demonstrated high growth on the ATLAS!
This recognition celebrates the progress our students are making in science. OEP considers growth the best indicator of a school’s positive impact on students, making this award especially meaningful.
Congratulations to our students, principals, teachers, and staff, and thank you to our families for their continued support! This achievement reflects our students’ hard work and the dedication of those who help them learn and grow each day.
This recognition celebrates the progress our students are making in science. OEP considers growth the best indicator of a school’s positive impact on students, making this award especially meaningful.
Congratulations to our students, principals, teachers, and staff, and thank you to our families for their continued support! This achievement reflects our students’ hard work and the dedication of those who help them learn and grow each day.
It's not too late to sign up for baseball camp! Follow the link to sign up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9jfeXIc5Ne4dPvpnzzTPrU-bwdSrOJaiA5ALdd39hVZaGmQ/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9jfeXIc5Ne4dPvpnzzTPrU-bwdSrOJaiA5ALdd39hVZaGmQ/viewform
Happy IT Appreciation Day to Mr. Stendel!
We are incredibly thankful for everything Mr. Stendel does behind the scenes to keep our technology running smoothly. While much of his hard work happens out of sight, it is absolutely vital for our staff and students to succeed every single day. Thank you for your patience and steady support. We appreciate you, Mr. Stendel!
We are incredibly thankful for everything Mr. Stendel does behind the scenes to keep our technology running smoothly. While much of his hard work happens out of sight, it is absolutely vital for our staff and students to succeed every single day. Thank you for your patience and steady support. We appreciate you, Mr. Stendel!
The 3-8th grade Prairie Grove Baseball Camp has been postponed due to extreme heat. The new start date for 3rd-6th grade is September 23, and the camp will run through October 21. All other camp details remain the same.
Congratulations to our August Staff of the Month, Mrs. Peggy Hackett! In addition to being an amazing reading interventionist, Mrs. Peggy makes it her mission to bring joy and fun into our school every day! You can often find her dressed up in a costume, going all out to show school spirit, or hosting a dance party in the hallway on a Friday morning. Mrs. Peggy makes PGIS a better place, and we are so grateful for her!
#ProudToBePG
