Paris Elementary School

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!

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🎉 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

Our 3rd graders had a blast during our Easter Egg Hunt—but with a twist! Each egg was filled with ELA and Math questions to help review for the upcoming ATLAS testing. Students teamed up to solve problems, find eggs, and show off everything they’ve learned this year. Who says test prep can’t be fun? Great job, 3rd grade! #ATLASTestPrep #EasterEggHunt #3rdGradeReview #LearningIsFun

🐣🎨 Kindergarten Easter Egg Fun! 🎨🐣 Our kindergarteners had an egg-cellent time this week as they followed step-by-step "how-to" instructions to dye Easter eggs! 🥚✨ Watching them use their listening skills, creativity, and focus to complete each step was truly something special. The results? Bright, colorful eggs and even brighter smiles! 🌈😊 Way to go, little learners—you made your Easter egg activity egg-stra awesome! 💛💜💙 #EasterEggFun #KindergartenCreativity #ParisElementaryProud

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Save the Date! #LittleEagles

Review the information, gather the necessary documents, and save the date! We can't wait to welcome our newest little eagles to the Paris family! 💙 #KindergartenReady #FutureEagles

Yesterday ,PES reading interventionist, Chrissy Schluterman read How to Catch the Easter Bunny to Kendra Canada's 2nd grade class. Each student got to meet and pet Mrs. Schluterman's bunnies Carrots and Blueberry. They also all wrote out and designed a trap to catch the Easter Bunny.

Staci Schluterman’s 4th grade math class had some special visitors today to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week! Physical Therapist Cortney VanMeter and PES cafeteria employee Marilyn Rietman took time out of their busy schedules to read with our students — making reading extra fun and showing that books bring everyone together! Thank you, Cortney and Marilyn, for sharing your love of reading with our 4th graders! #DrSeussWeek #GuestReaders #ReadingIsFun #PESFamily

Our third graders had a wonderful time today with Jennette Gahlot, author of 14 amazing books! Jennette read to the students, shared her love for storytelling, and inspired our young readers to follow their own creative dreams. As a special treat, she left bookmarks for every student and even donated a few books for lucky giveaway winners! Thank you, Jennette, for sharing your time, talent, and passion for books with our students. We loved having you! #AuthorVisit #JennetteGahlot #YoungReaders #InspiringAuthors