Paris Middle School held its Little Free Library ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020. The ceremony began with Mrs. Theresa Taylor, the teacher for the Project-Based Learning class explaining the steps that were taken to bring the Little Free Library Project from an idea to completion for this location. Paris is fortunate enough to... READ MORE >
PMS eighth grade students in Mrs. Possage's Algebra class have been studying systems of linear equations. This week, the students were asked to plan their own road trip, factoring in set and fluctuating costs for food, lodging, a vehicle of their choice, gas etc. The students researched, calculated, graphed and then presented their trips to the class.... READ MORE >
Over the past few weeks, fifth grade students in Mrs. Pfeiffer's Project Based Learning class have been researching the pros and cons of having a marine rescue center in order to persuade an audience that it would be beneficial. They put together presentations about the benefits of the center and why some might be against it. During the presentations, peers were... READ MORE >
Thank you to all our wonderful community mentors who support our students and make them feel special every day! Paris Middle School Mentoring coordinator, Toni Tippit, recently hosted the annual Christmas Mentoring Luncheon on December 11th at the PMS safe room, serving 33 students and their mentors. Mentors enjoyed visiting, eating lunch and bringing small gifts... READ MORE >
During November, the entire student-body, staff and community participated in the 14th annual Turkey Feather Fundraiser at Paris Middle School. Five PMS staff members were chosen by students to be the "turkey nominees.” Turkey feathers were obtained by donating food items. Students, teachers, staff and community members were invited to purchase feathers to... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School is hosting a shoe drive for clean water during December 2-16 in partnership with Ozark Water Project. This will be the third year for PMS to participate in the drive. Students will begin collecting used but wearable shoes for the next couple of weeks after coming back from Thanksgiving break. The shoes will be donated to Ozark Water Project.... READ MORE >
Parents and students enjoyed an evening of Bingo and Books on November 5th during the family literacy night at Paris Middle School! Everyone got a chance to play Bingo for various prizes, pick out a free book, get a free water bottle, donated by Mercy Hospital Paris, as well as enjoy a free meal. Students also had the opportunity to visit the Book Fair in the PMS... READ MORE >
Arvest Bank recently honored area educators throughout Arkansas during an online campaign. They gathered nominations last month via Facebook. Friday, they recognized Brooke Hatcher at Paris Middle School as the Teacher Appreciation Honoree for our area! She was awarded $500 to use in her classroom! Way to go Mrs. Hatcher!#wearepariseagles READ MORE >
Paris Middle School has been conducting the S.W.A.T. program for all eighth grade students for the past 12 years, to build teamwork, confidence, improve critical thinking skills and increase knowledge. S.W.A.T. stands for Surviving Withstanding Achieving Together. Students are strategically placed on teams at the beginning of the school year. Students may earn... READ MORE >
Eighth grade students in Mrs. Hart's Science classes at PMS had to use their engineering, design and problem solving skills to build their own marble roller coasters. They were challenged to build a coaster using only foam piping, masking tape and felt, designing it with one loop and one hill. The coasters had to be designed with safety in mind, using felt to... READ MORE >
Sixth grade students in Ms. Featherston's Science classes conducted an experiment to investigate how the drop height of a ball affected the rebound height, illustrating how potential energy gets converted into kinetic energy. The students had a lot of fun exploring this concept! #wearepariseagles READ MORE >
Students in Mrs Hart’s Pre-AP science class at PMS have been working hard on their first project. Student were asked to write a story involving the calculations and vocabulary associated with motion and create a map that detailed the adventures in their stories. They shared their projects with the class last week. #wearepariseagles READ MORE >
To help boost the science and math scores at Paris Middle School, 6th grade Science teacher, Megan Featherston, helped secure a new program - Rocket Lit. The program uses articles with science content, allowing students to answer questions about the article to test their knowledge content, as well as their reading skills. As they improve, it will increase their... READ MORE >
Students at Paris Middle School in Mr. Ty Varnell's Engineering and Technology Education (E.T.E.) class spent the past week designing, building and launching their own rockets. Students explored the theories of aerodynamics and weight.They even learned how to measure the altitude of their launch. READ MORE >
The Paris Middle School art club had its biggest turn out ever this week! Today, they made their favorite character meshed with someone from another universe! This club is student-led by sixth grader, Rezi Cross and is in its second year. The club meets at recess once a week. She coordinates everything to do with the art club, from choosing the craft, leading the... READ MORE >
Sarah Enoch, Logan County Agricultural Extension Agent, has been sharing with students tips and activities to lead a healthy lifestyle. Sarah visited with Coach Donald Hart's PE classes at PMS this week to show them some basic yoga positions to get started with this goal. The students really enjoyed trying something new! READ MORE >
Paris Middle School has been conducting the S.W.A.T. program for all eighth grade students for the past twelve years, to build teamwork, confidence, improve critical thinking skills and increase knowledge. S.W.A.T. stands for Surviving Withstanding Achieving Together. Last week, eight graders voted to elect team leaders. They also filled out interest inventories... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School recognized 60 seventh and eighth grade students who were inducted or returning members of the National Junior Honor Society in a ceremony on May 22nd. Membership in the National Junior Honor Society is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a student. The four ideals of scholarship, leadership, service and character are the criteria... READ MORE >
Corey Naegle, a Junior at Paris High School, has completed his Eagle rank requirements for the Boy Scouts by completing a project for Paris School District. Naegle wanted to honor his friend Jordan Mayfield's legacy by making a buddy bench for each of the buildings in our district. Naegle believes that everyone needs to have a friend or someone to talk to. This... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School celebrated another year of successful mentoring with an end of the year luncheon on May 8th at the PMS Safe Room, to show their appreciation to the mentors for their dedication and guidance to our students. The program has a total of 40 mentors from the community matched with the middle school students and is coordinated by Mrs. Toni Tippit.... READ MORE >
The transition from Middle to High School can be daunting for any student. To make this transition easier, the staff at Paris High School organized an orientation to help the eighth graders familiarize themselves with the campus and staff as well as classes offered. PHS held orientation on May 7th for incoming freshmen. Rene Kiefer, counselor, and Mike Nichols,... READ MORE >
To help ease the anxiety some feel when transitioning from Elementary to Middle School, the staff and students at Paris Middle School organized an orientation day to make this process less overwhelming. Fourth grade students from Paris Elementary School visited PMS on May 7th to familiarize themselves with the location of the classrooms, the teachers, the classes... READ MORE >
Mr. Ty Varnell's 8th grade Career Development students at Paris Middle School recently participated in a Workforce Workshop hosted by the mobile Be Pro Be Proud crew. Be Pro Be Proud is an initiative led by the associated industries of Arkansas. They are leading the movement to bring a new generation of pride, progress and professionals to Arkansas's skilled... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School hosted STEM night on April 2nd to provide information about the upcoming competition, as well as examples of projects for parents and students to view. Students were able to also attend several stations where they had the opportunity to make bouncy balls, water cycle bracelets, build towers from index cards and cups and several more. Door prizes... READ MORE >
7th grade students in Mrs. Brooke Hatcher's Arkansas History class researched WWII and how the country utilized propaganda posters to gain support from citizens on the home front as soldiers were sent to the front lines. Students learned how these posters were used for a variety of reasons to gain support from citizens and were asked to create their own for WWII.... READ MORE >
Mrs. Anne Canada, media specialist at Paris Middle School and member of the 2018-19 Declaration of Learning team, recently led the eighth grade team in completing a mural project on the old fairgrounds building near Veterans Park. We Are Paris is an art-in-progress mural. Begun by the 2019 Paris Middle School eighth grade, it is an open invitation to any... READ MORE >
Governor Asa Hutchinson proclaims March as National School Breakfast Month. Paris Schools will recognize March 4th-8th as National School Breakfast Week. Research has proven breakfast plays a key role in ensuring students are healthy, active and ready to learn everyday so they can reach their full potential. Breakfast as part of the school day improves students'... READ MORE >
PMS 6th grade student, Kirsten Schneider, had an idea and put it into to action recently. She thought it would be a neat idea to have a book exchange at school with the other students. So she brought the idea to Mrs. Canada who helped her organize the event. Students were invited to bring in gently read books during the week of February 4-8th. For each book brought... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School has been conducting the S.W.A.T. program for all eighth grade students for the past eleven years, to build teamwork, confidence, improve critical thinking and communication skills and increase knowledge. S.W.A.T. stands for Surviving Withstanding Achieving Together. Students are strategically placed on teams at the beginning of the school... READ MORE >
School Choice Forms for the 19-20 School year must be filed with the Non-Resident School District between February 1st and May 1st, 2019. Parents/Guardians must submit School Choice Applications to the nonresident district you wish to attend. School Choice Forms must be picked up at the Superintendent's Office, 602 N 10th, Paris AR (The Rock building behind the... READ MORE >
Documentation needed for Enrollment in Paris School District: 1) Child's Birth Certificate2) Child's Social Security Card3) Proof of Guardianship if other than Parents listed on Birth Certificate (Custody/Foster Agreement)4) Proof of Residence (Electric Bill, PO Box Verification, Rental Agreement, Letter from Homeowner verifying residence) 5) Current... READ MORE >
Dr. Curtis Varnell, Science Specialist with the Guy Fenter Educational Service Coop, spoke with 5th grade science students in Mrs. Taylor's classes about polymers and the science behind plastics and rubber. They even had the opportunity to make their own shrinky dinks out of plastic sheets. READ MORE >
This week Paris Middle School 8th grade students were introduced to various paintings and sculptures online during their time in the library with Mrs. Anne Canada. They were given the opportunity to view and analyze the different perspectives of the pieces. They discussed what they observed in the art relating to placement of characters, social classes and what the... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School has been hard at work collecting goodies for the North Logan County Toys for Tots program! During December, the staff and students participated in the Elf Fundraiser competition. Several staff members were chosen by students to be the "elf" nominees. "Presents" were purchased by students and staff for each toy or fifty cents donated. Everyone... READ MORE >
Be sure to check out our talented students' artwork on display through the Art in Our Community program at the following business locations through December 19th - Arvest Bank, Logan County Glass & Mirror, State Farm Insurance, Gattis Logan County Library, Subiaco Federal Credit Union (Paris branch), First National Bank at Paris, and Bank Ozk. The Art in Our... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School hosted a Veterans Day Tribute for the community on November 12th. The student-led assembly featured student-created videos, thank you letters, and poems, honoring our veterans. The audience also enjoyed performances by the Paris Junior High Band and student pianist, Annalise Stanford. H.C. Varnadore, retired Lt. Col. from the United States Air... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School participated for their third year in a very important service project this fall. Karla Allen from Ozarks Water Project visited with PMS faculty and students last month about how they can help get clean, safe water to people in need on a global scale by donating used shoes. Students began collecting used but wearable shoes September 10th to... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School recently had the opportunity to visit with award-winning author, Eric Walters. Walters is from Canada and began his writing journey in 1993 with his first novel, Stand Your Ground. Since then, he has written over 90 more novels and picture books, winning over 100 awards. One of his most popular series is The Rule of 3. Walters draws from his... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, August 28th, Michaela Knoles with Infinity Salon visited Paris Middle School to give back. Knoles is a graduate of Paris High School and works locally. She decided since Paris Schools had provided her with the knowledge and support she needed to succeed, she would use her talents to give back to her Alma Mater. Knoles provided free haircuts to any PMS... READ MORE >
This week Paris Middle School students were introduced to various forms of art during their time in the library with Mrs. Anne Canada. They were given the opportunity to view and analyze Our Town by Kerry James Marshall, a painting currently on exhibit at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Mrs. Canada is a member of the 2018-19 Arkansas Declaration of Learning... READ MORE >
Meet the PMS "Green Team." These Garden & Recycling Course students are working to develop a dual program to promote recycling at PMS & build a garden on campus. The goal of the Course is to facilitate real-world application of problem-solving strategies, to instill goal-oriented task commitment & to provide opportunities for collaboration both within & outside of... READ MORE >
During the first week of school, Mrs. Brooke Hatcher's health classes completed a Multiple Intelligence Survey to identify each child's personal learning styles. The students discussed the benefits of knowing their learning style strengths/weakness and how it could help them as they go through the school year! Mrs. Hatcher's Tools for Learning class collected the... READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Pope’s 6th grade literacy classes literally erased meanness today. Students walked into class with negative words written on the board, discussing how the words made them feel. They were asked to think about how they want to be remembered; then brainstormed kind words to replace the negative ones. Mrs. Pope reminded them they always have a choice... READ MORE >
Paris School District will hold its annual registration event on August 1st and 2nd from noon-7 pm at the Paris High School Cafeteria. Parents will be able to update contact info, medical and transportation info, receive schedules and teacher assignments as well. Nightly drawings will be held for $50 gift cards. If you are unable to attend registration, please join... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School participated in a very important service project this spring for the second year in a row. Karla Allen from Ozarks Water Project visited with PMS students about how they can help get clean, safe water to people in need on a global scale by donating used shoes. Students collected used but wearable, clean shoes from April 23rd through May 11th to... READ MORE >
Congrats to the Paris Middle Level FBLA Chapter who attended the District I FBLA Conference in Van Buren on May 2nd, receiving the following awards. Additionally, Maggie Richey was elected District I ML President and Caroline Fields was elected District I ML Secretary. Individual & Team Awards 1st Place FBLA Principles Alisson Biggs 1st Place Comm. Ser. Proj.... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School will once again participate in a very important service project this spring. Karla Allen from Ozarks Water Project visited with PMS students about how they can help get clean, safe water to people in need on a global scale by donating used shoes. Students have begun collecting used but wearable, clean shoes this week through May 11th to donate... READ MORE >
What a talented group of young people! PSD held its annual Spring Band Concert and Awards ceremony on April 22nd. It was standing room only! Each group performed 3 pieces, led by band instructors Cory Mikel and Cassie Whitworth. Students also received awards for their outstanding accomplishments! We are so blessed to have such enthusiastic, encouraging and talented... READ MORE >
Students in Mr. Varnell's Career Development class were recently assigned random jobs to research and present on to the class. During this section of the class, students learn to create resumes, cover letters, and practice interview questions they might encounter in their given career fields. READ MORE >
Students at Paris Middle School in Mr. Ty Varnell's Engineering and Technology Education (E.T.E.) class spent the past week designing, building and launching their own rockets. Students explored the theories of aerodynamics and weight.They even learned how to measure the altitude of their launch. READ MORE >
PMS students were rewarded for their efforts during the recent school fundraiser. Those who sold 5 or more items enjoyed an ice cream party and students who sold 10 or more items enjoyed a slime party this afternoon! READ MORE >
PMS 5th-8th grade students who participated in a novel study over the book A Wrinkle in Time had the opportunity this week to compete in a Breakout Edu, similar to an escape room. The students used their knowledge of the book to solve clues to be able to open the various lock boxes to "breakout" and win the prize. Students who won, each received two free movie... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School 5th graders had fun celebrating Dr. Seuss today with guest readers, Seuss science and creating bookmarks! Thanks to the Admin and coaches that volunteered to help with the event! Check out more photos on our Paris Schools Facebook album. READ MORE >
Mrs. Brooke Hatcher's students at Paris Middle School recently had to research a person in Arkansas History and create a shoe box biography to present in class. The students had to include 5 items in their box relevant to that person's life and the impact they made in history. They had to also explain the most interesting thing they learned about the person,... READ MORE >
Paris Middle School student council members recently had the opportunity to visit the Clinton Library in Little Rock, meeting Zelda la Grange, former private secretary to Nelson Mandela. During their visit, the students toured the exhibit Mandela, The Journey to Ubuntu and other exhibits on display. They also had the opportunity to experience lunch in the River... READ MORE >
PMS students in 5th-8th grades participated in a fun activity this week in the library. Mrs. Anne Canada, media specialist, organized a Breakout Edu, similar to an escape room. The students had to use knowledge of topics they have been studying in their science classes to find and solve clues throughout the library in order to open the various locks to "breakout."... READ MORE >
Students at PMS using the new virtual reality (VR) kits donated by Facebook. The kits include computers, cameras and the Oculus Rift headset necessary to administer the program. The headset allows students to immerse themselves in computer-generated environments. PMS and PHS are two of the 254 Arkansas schools to receive these kits and be trained on how to utilize... READ MORE >
During November, the entire student-body, staff and community participated in the twelfth annual Turkey Feather Fundraiser at Paris Middle School. Five PMS staff members were chosen by students to be the "turkey nominees.” Turkey feathers were sold for $1 each or one for each canned food item donated. Students, teachers, staff and community members were invited to... READ MORE >
Selected students from grades 5-8 attended Tech Take Over in Fayetteville on October 16. The Tech Take Over was an event organized by TechStart FaceBook initiative designed to "inspire imagination, exploring technology, and unlocking opportunities." Students from the Northwest Arkansas region were invited to gather at the University of Arkansas where they... READ MORE >
PMS brought back its Wilderness Read family literacy event this year on October 2nd! The event was created several years ago as a parent involvement night to compliment the literacy program. Over 230 students, parents and school staff participated in the Wilderness Read this week, enjoying book talks, a local author, a pig, campfires, grilled hot dogs and s'mores! READ MORE >
Tax-Free Weekend in Arkansas is August 5-6th! Be sure to check your child's school handbook for dress code before purchasing those back to school clothes. Dress code will be enforced per the handbook. Handbooks and school supply lists can be found on our website at parisschools.org under the "student resources" section under the... READ MORE >
Paris School District held the 3rd annual Registration event on July 31st and August 1st at the Paris High School cafeteria for new and returning students to the district. Families had the opportunity to fill out "first day paperwork", register to win a $50 gift card, find out their homeroom teachers, pick up their schedules and more. Eighty percent of families... READ MORE >