4th Graders came over today for Orientation and was a GREAT TIME!
WE CAN HEAR THE EXCITEMENT BUILDING!!!!
FIELD DAY IS SET FOR MAY 16TH, THIS FRIDAY, AT PARIS MIDDLE SCHOOL!
BE PREPARED FOR A FUN, END OF THE YEAR, CELEBRATION AND REMEMBER TO BRING SOME DOLLARS FOR THE CONCESSION STAND!
4th Grade Program and Orientation - This Thursday, May 15th:
Just an update that the 4th graders will be on campus this Thursday for their program. In between their performances, they will be participating in an orientation session. This will include:
Eating lunch on campus.
Visiting classrooms.
Touring the library and gym.
Getting acquainted with the campus.
Please be prepared to welcome our 4th-grade visitors as they explore different areas. We will have them back in the auditorium for their 1:30 PM performance.
8th Grade Orientation - Monday, May 19th (Original Date):
Please note that the 8th-grade orientation remains scheduled for its original date, Monday, May 19th.
A HUGE thank you to our amazing community partners for showering Paris Middle School teachers with love and goodies during Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for the generous support from Paris Health and Rehab, PSD Admin, 22 Brew, Jimmy Pannell with Shelter Insurance, Union Bank, Paris Christian Center, Dari Delite, Nxt Lvl, and the Robertson family! Your kindness made our week extra special!
SEMESTER TEST AT PMS:
Exemption Rules (Apply to ALL Grades):
Automatic Exemption: If a student has an A in their second-semester grade for a specific class, they are exempt from the test in that class.
Conditional Exemption: If a student has a B in their second-semester grade for a specific class AND has 4 or fewer total absences (excused or unexcused) in that class, they are exempt from the test in that class.
Required Testing: All other students will take the second-semester tests.
Testing Schedule:
5th and 6th Grade:
Tuesday: Tests in 1st Period and 6th Period classes.
Wednesday: Tests in 3rd Period and 7th Period classes.
7th and 8th Grade:
Tuesday: Tests in Math and Science.
Wednesday: Tests in Social Studies and English.
Remember, exemption is determined on a class-by-class basis. So, a student could be exempt from the Math test but still need to take the Science test, for example.
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we want to give a massive shout-out to our amazing teachers! What's one thing you appreciate most about a teacher you've had? Share below! 👇 #TeachersMakeADifference #ThankYouTeachers #AppreciateATeacher
Congratulations to the April Students of the Month:
5th Grade: Lilah Hull, Liam Kamplain
6th Grade: Katelyn Lensing, Dexter Ullrich
7th Grade: Hynlee Harrison, Ramiro Valdez
8th Grade: Anberlyn Kelm, Konner Robison
Paris Middle School is excited to have Arkansas Children's here today presenting ATV Safety to our 7th and 8th graders today!
🎉 HUGE shoutout to our amazing PMS Cafeteria crew on School Lunch Hero Day! 🎉 We are SO grateful for their dedication to providing our students with healthy and delicious meals every single day. They truly nurture our children through their hard work and smiles. Thank you for being our School Lunch Heroes! ❤️ #SchoolLunchHeroDay #PMSCafeteria #ThankYou
‼️Attention Parents‼️
I just wanted to take the time to send out a little reminder that Field Day T-Shirt orders are due by this coming Friday!
(May 2nd-ignore the wrong date on the form. OOPSIE!)
Remember when we were in school and loved to bring ALL the colored sharpies to have our friends sign our shirts on such a fun day?! Now is the perfect time to bring it back! (Especially if you didn’t get the yearbook flyer from your Middle Schooler in time to order! 🙋🏼♀️😬🤦🏼♀️🤣)
HAT DAY FUNDRAISER!
Happy Administrative Professional's Day to the one and only Mrs. Vicki! Seriously, this woman is a superhero in disguise. Whatever problem, whatever concern, she handles it with grace, efficiency, and a smile. We are SO lucky to have her keeping everything running smoothly. Thank you for being simply the best, Mrs. Vicki! 🎉
Get ready, Eagles! 🦅 Paris Middle School's ATLAS state testing is coming up. Let's help our students do their best!
Testing Schedule:
5th & 7th Grade: April 28th - May 1st (mornings)
6th & 8th Grade: May 5th - May 8th (mornings)
Please make sure your students are well-rested, on time, and present for their morning testing sessions. Your support makes a big difference!
We have FOUR going to FBLA Nationals!!!
Trena Hamm 3rd place business etiquette
Jameson Cameron 4th place exploring economics
Avri McCubbins 3rd place exploring leadership
Emmy Helton 2nd place interpersonal communications
Paris Middle School 5th and 6th grade students did a great job competing in the Battle of the Books today at the GFESC. Paris took first and second place in the 6th grade division. Our first place team was Olivia Stringer, Hannah Smith and Agnes Harris. In second place was Preston Donahou and Awstyn Chappell. Our 5th grade team members are Harper Cotton, Lilah Hull, Kynzlee Raines and McKenzie Callahan. Great job everyone!
Congratulations to the March Students of the Month:
8th: Cooper James and Ella Freeman
7th: Alex Phillips and Ember Enriquez
6th: Wyatt Campbell and Saachi Patel
5th: Wyatt McDade and Amelia Her
Celebrating the incredible Ellen Phillips on Librarian Day! 🙌 Your dedication makes Paris Middle School shine. Whether it's supporting our Eagle Games, inspiring readers with Battle of the Books, or all the wonderful things in between, you make a real difference. Thank you for everything, Mrs Phillips! #LibrarianAppreciation #ParisAR #MiddleSchoolLibrarian
🐾📚 Dollars for Dogs! 📚🐾
We’re excited to announce our Dollars for Dogs event to support the amazing work of our local Fur Get Me Not dog rescue! 🐶💖
Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Donate just $1 to Fur Get Me Not. 2️⃣ In return, you’ll get a shopping bag full of books to take home and enjoy! 📖🛍️
It’s the perfect way to give back to the pups in need while adding some great reads to your bookshelf! 🐕✨
All proceeds go directly to helping the wonderful furry friends at Fur Get Me Not. Let's come together and make a difference, one book (and one dollar) at a time!
🗓️ Event Date: the month of April 📍 Location: Paris Middle School Library
Feel free to share this post and spread the word. Let’s show some love for our furry friends! 🐾❤️
5th Grade Parents,
Save the date! Band sign-ups are scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd! They will take place at the Paris High School cafeteria and will start at 6:00 pm. Please be present at 6:00 for an important meeting, followed by a time where you and your child will get to choose which instrument they would like to play. If you have any questions, please contact the band director Mr. Drymon at jdrymon@parisschools.org
We're looking forward to seeing you all there!
“Paris Middle School loves to celebrate our amazing paraprofessionals! They go above and beyond to support our students and staff every day. A huge thank you to these dedicated ladies and Coach G for all you do to make a difference in our school community! 💙 #ThankYou #ParaprofessionalsRock #ParisMiddleSchool”
