Congratulations to PGMS 5th grader and virtual student, Benjamin Maksimowki, for his FIRST PLACE win in the global North American Scholastic Esports Federation’s Minecraft and Rube Goldberg Competition!!!! Benjamin competed against roughly 150 teams/individuals, which included some of his fellow GT classmates as well as students from around the nation and the world. And he achieved this first place finish while being a virtual student amidst a global pandemic. Benjamin will receive a $500 Amazon gift card, a 30 minute mentoring session with a Minecraft expert, and a certificate for his first place finish. Benjamin is an excellent example of persevering and remaining dedicated regardless of the circumstances. Way to go, Benji! We are proud of you!!!!!
Last night an initial message was sent out on social media to let our community know that the Board voted to make wearing masks optional. To clarify, the option to wear or not wear masks has been given to everybody, staff and students. We still have some staff and students who would feel more comfortable wearing a mask. Although not mandated for anyone to wear a mask, during these trying times I would ask for all to show respect on both sides of the decision that has been made and finish our school year strong!
Go Tigers!
Reba
Clarification on the previous message about Registration, this is for those that received the invite codes yesterday. This is not regarding 2021-2022 Pre-K or 2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration.
Regarding the new online Registration with LINQ, as a reminder next years registration opens on April 15th, 2021. If you have already attempted to register, this will be null and void. Any attempt until that date, registers them for the current year and not next year. Thanks for understanding.
PGMS will be administering the ACT Aspire test for all 5th and 6th virtual students on April 15-16. Mrs. Spence has sent out information for that testing session. All on-site 5th and 6th graders will test on April 20-21. If you have questions, please call the office at 479-846-4220.
With only 8 weeks left in the 2020-2021 school year, the governor has given the school districts the option to not wear masks. Now, with that being said, there are several guidelines a school district must follow to make this determination. We must involve the School Board members, receive input from parents, post amendments to our “Ready for Learning” plan while we also are encouraged to continue to follow ADH guidelines.
Our next School Board meeting will be held April 20, 2021. Up until that point, we will continue the current guidelines which are wearing masks when social distancing of 6 foot can not be maintained. During that meeting I will present to the Board: parent’s in-put, medical practitioners’ in-put from our area, faculty survey and our “Ready For Learning” plan so that we can make the best decision for PGSD. I understand that this can be very controversial with both sides passionate about their views; however, I would ask that all involved respect the decision that will be made on April 20th, for the remainder of the school year.
This parent survey gives an opportunity for parents to offer in-put in how PGSD will end this wild and crazy school year. Responses will not be made public so that we do not cause a divide in our community. I also would ask that we all agree to accept different opinions if our end of year guidelines are not your preference.
Please use this link to state your opinion: https://forms.gle/7HdbhtR7sPotAQcY6
April's breakfast and lunch menus have been posted. Click here to view: https://www.pgtigers.org/browse/111941
Due to the excessive amount of days that were missed due to snow and ice this winter, Prairie Grove Schools will have regular classes on April 23rd and 26th. We understand that some families have already made plans on what was originally planned as virtual school days. If this is the case, then parents can send an absence note, as soon as possible, to their child's school and the absence will be excused. Students will still need to make up any school work in a reasonable amount of time after they return.
Due to the excessive amount of days that were missed due to snow and ice this winter, Prairie Grove Schools will have regular classes on April 23rd and 26th. We understand that some families have already made plans on what was originally planned as virtual school days. If this is the case, then parents can send an absence note, as soon as possible, to their child's school and the absence will be excused. Students will still need to make up any school work in a reasonable amount of time after they return.
From PGMS: 3rd Quarter report card grades are available on the HAC website. If you would like a hard copy, you may request this through the office. If you have any problems getting on the HAC website, please call the MS office (479-846-4220).
Over Spring Break, March 22nd-26th, parts of Ed Staggs Dr will be closed for maintenance.
Is your child missing their glasses? There are 3 pairs in the Middle School Office.
From PGMS: Virtual 5th and 6th graders, we will ACTAspire test on April 15-16. Mrs. Spence will be sending out more information soon, but please put these dates on your calendar. Testing is required for all students.
Order your Yearbook now!
March's Breakfast and Lunch Menu's have been posted to the District Website. https://www.pgtigers.org/browse/111941
Picture Day is tomorrow!
PGMS/PGJHS parents: All car riders(5th -8th) are supposed to be picked up in the back parking lot. Our line does not take long and we allow you to exit through the football field to avoid the Elementary line if you are not picking up younger kids. Please do not park in other locations and ask your students to meet you there. This is a safety issue and we appreciate your help in this manner. If you have questions, please call your student's principal or office for help. (PGMS 846-4220) (PGJHS 846-4221)
Good morning! We are back at it and running strong. I do want to make parents aware that we do not have an abundance of loaner Chromebooks. Please make sure to have your student charge and bring their issued Chromebook each day.
Dear parent of a Prairie Grove School District student:
Even though it is still February, we are already starting to make plans for the 2020-21 school year. These plans include how we would like to address the needs of students who still wish to participate in their school's instruction online at home.
To give the PGSD a good idea of how many students would want to take part in this option, we are asking all parents to complete this very short survey that should not take over 5 minutes for you to complete. You will only need to complete one survey for your entire family.
Please use the following link to access the survey:
https://forms.gle/6xKUvmq1o9oxRg3d6
Prairie Grove Schools will have online instruction on Tuesday. All offices and kitchens will be closed.