Paris Elementary School

Congratulations to our PES Principal, Kristie Irwin, for continuing her training at Session 1, Phase 1 of the Master Principal Program with the Arkansas Leadership Academy! We are proud of her dedication to professional growth and look forward to the positive impact this experience will bring to Paris Schools.

Permission slips will go home tomorrow. Please sign and return them as soon as possible.

📣 Mini Cheer Camp Forms 📣 Parents, mini cheer camp forms went home today! Please return completed forms by Thursday, August 22. 🏆🎀

🚗✨ Rise & Shine, Eagles! ✨🚗 To keep our mornings flying smoothly: 🅿️ Pre-K Parents – Park on the west side of the park. 🅿️ Elementary Parents – Enter the car line on the east side of the park. 🅿️ Teachers – Park on the east side of the park. Thanks for helping us keep drop-off safe, speedy, and stress-free! 🦅💛

🎉👏 Congratulations to Mrs. Carrie Stanford! 👏🎉 We are excited to share that Carrie Stanford will be serving as Paris Elementary’s Dean of Students for the upcoming school year! 🦅📚 She will also continue the amazing work she does as our ALE Teacher. We’re so proud to have her leadership, dedication, and heart for our students! 💙💛 #ParisEagles #DeanOfStudents #CongratulationsCarrie

📚✨ Welcome Back, Paris Elementary! ✨📚 We’re so excited to kick off another amazing school year! 💛💙 📅 Staggered Entry • Monday, August 11 – Group A • Tuesday, August 12 – Group B • Wednesday, August 13 – All students return 🚗 Morning Drop-Off Reminder: Please use the drop-off line on the north side of the building to keep traffic flowing smoothly and students safe. Let’s make this year the best one yet! 🎉🦅 #WelcomeBack #ParisEagles #FirstDayVibes

🦅 PES Car Rider Drop-Off Rules 🚗
Let’s keep our mornings safe, smooth, and full of Eagle energy!

1. Stay in the Line – No passing or skipping. We’re all flying in the same direction!

2. Pull All the Way Forward – Like eagles in formation...keep it moving!

3. Be Ready to Soar – Backpacks on, goodbyes done, and seatbelts off when it’s your turn.

4. Grown-Ups Stay in the Car – Our staff is here to help your Eagle if needed.

5. Exit Toward the School – Always curbside for a safe takeoff!

Thanks for helping our Eagles soar safely into the day! 🦅

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📣 Paris Elementary Open House 📣 Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 7th from 3:00–6:00 PM! 🏫✨ Come meet your teacher and get ready for an amazing year at PES! We can’t wait to see all of our smiling students and families back in the building. 💙 Let’s kick off the 2025-2026 school year together—see you there! 🎉✏️📚

Yesterday was National School Custodian Day! Shoutout to the true MVPs of our school — the custodians who somehow manage to clean up glitter, mystery spills, and whatever that is in the lost and found… all with a smile! They’ve mastered the art of floor shining, trash bin wrangling, and ninja-level hallway sweeping without ever tripping over a backpack. Let’s be honest — without them, we’d all be stuck in a glue-stick-and-gum apocalypse. Thank you for keeping our school clean, safe, and way less sticky! #NationalCustodianDay #CustodianHeroes #GlitterWarriors #WeAppreciateYou

Today marked a very special milestone — the 50th anniversary (if we counted correctly) of the PES Track Meet! It was a day filled with energy, sportsmanship, and tradition. Even more bittersweet, it was also Mrs. Barnhill’s final track meet as she prepares for a well-earned retirement. She's been the heart and soul of this event, inspiring generations of students to run their hardest and cheer the loudest. Though Mrs. Barnhill will be passing the baton, the PES Track Meet will continue — stronger than ever — as part of the legacy she leaves behind. Feel free to tell us your favorite PES track meet memory. Thank you, Mrs. Barnhill, for everything. You’ll always be part of the PES family. #onceaneaglealwaysaneagle

Teacher Appreciation Week – Day 3! After braving the rain at today’s track meet, our amazing teachers were treated to some well-deserved snacks. A special thanks to Chevy White, one of our awesome 4th graders, who helped load up the snack cart before it was rolled around to surprise teachers with goodies. Rainy weather or not, we always want to find ways to show our appreciation. Thank you, teachers, for going the extra mile — both on the track and in the classroom! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ParisElementary #SnackCartHero

From Band-Aids to belly aches, mystery rashes to “I just don’t want to go to math class” fevers, Nurse Lynsey handles it all with a smile, a thermometer, and possibly some magical nurse powers. At Paris Elementary, she’s not just our nurse — she’s a detective, counselor, comedian, and occasional tooth fairy. We don’t know how she does it, but we’re so glad she does! Thank you, Nurse Lynsey, for keeping us healthy, happy, and just the right amount of dramatic. Drop your favorite Nurse Lynsey memory or a high five in the comments! #NationalSchoolNursesDay #NurseLynseyToTheRescue #ParisElementaryPride

A big THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for treating our staff to ice cream today, and a special shoutout to Twalla Becker for the delicious homemade pies! What a sweet way to kick off Day 1 of Teacher Appreciation Week—we feel so loved and grateful!

A big thank you to Ahran Washington from Arkansas Children’s Hospital for visiting us and delivering an engaging and informative ATV safety education presentation to our 4th graders! Your efforts are helping keep our community’s kids safe while enjoying the outdoors. We appreciate your commitment to injury prevention and education! Students had a blast and even won fun and useful prizes — water bottles, safety goggles, and three lucky winners will receive custom fitted helmets! #ATVSafety #CommunityHealth #ArkansasChildrens

Happy National School Lunch Hero Day to our amazing ladies at Paris Elementary! Today, we celebrate the heart and soul of our cafeteria—our incredible breakfast and lunch team who work tirelessly to make sure every student is fed, cared for, and greeted with a smile each and every day. From early mornings to the final cleanup, your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for filling our students’ plates—and hearts—with kindness. You are true heroes at Paris Elementary! Help us thank them in the comments below! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ParisElementaryProud #LunchHeroes

Big shoutout to Mrs. Cruzate! She did it—Mastered it! Literally! Mrs. Cruzate just graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with her Master of Science in School Counseling and we couldn’t be more excited for her! All those late nights, papers, and Alani runs paid off. She’s now officially a MASTER at helping students succeed—and we know she’s going to be amazing in this next chapter. Help us celebrate this rockstar and drop some love in the comments! Way to go, Mrs. Cruzate!

Get in while you can! #LittleEagles

🎉 Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the one and only Jennifer! 🎉 Let’s be honest — without Jennifer, we’d be buried under a mountain of emails, lost in a sea of sticky notes, and trying to schedule meetings in three different time zones. 😅🌀 She’s the master of calendars, the queen of multitasking, and the only one who knows where literally everything is. (Seriously, how??) Jennifer, thank you for keeping us sane, semi-organized, and occasionally caffeinated. You’re the real MVP — Most Valuable Professional! 🙌💼☕ #AdminGoals #ThankYouJennifer #OfficeWizardry #QueenOfTheDesk

Day 1 of 4th Grade ATLAS Testing: Complete! Day 2 of 3rd Grade Testing: Done and Dusted! We are so proud of our amazing students for showing up, staying focused, and doing their best on their ATLAS tests! The support from our parents has been incredible—your words of encouragement really helped boost our students’ confidence. A huge shoutout to our teachers for decorating the hallways to keep the vibes positive and inspiring. The energy in the building was full of determination, hope, and Eagle pride! Let’s keep that momentum going—just a few more days to go! #ATLASTesting #EaglePride #WeBelieveInOurKids

ATLAS Testing Begins! Our 3rd graders are kicking off their ATLAS testing this week, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and determination! To help cheer them on, our hallways are filled with heartfelt letters of encouragement from parents and teachers. From inspiring words to colorful messages, the support surrounding our students is a beautiful reminder that they’re not in this alone. You’ve got this, 3rd grade—believe in yourself and do your best! 4th grade will get to show off their skills starting tomorrow. Tuesday- 3rd writing 4th- reading Wednesday- 3rd math 4th- writing Thursday- 3rd- science 4th- math Friday- 4th- science #ATLASReady #YouGotThis #Teamwork #3rdGradeStrong #4thgradestrong