Park River Area School District #8

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Addy P. 🌟 Let's celebrate Addy P., a soon-to-be graduate of the Park River Area School Class of 2025! 🎓✨ 🥪 Favorite Elementary School Lunch: Pizza Pockets—because nothing beats a classic! 🍕 🏆 High School Highlights: 💃 Most Unforgettable Event: Junior Prom—a night to remember! 🎮 Favorite Gym Game: Yoshi—a PE classic! 💡 Biggest Inspiration: Herself and her peers—because pushing each other to be better makes all the difference. 🚀 Looking Ahead: 🎯 Advice to Freshmen: Set goals and create a picture of your future. 🤔 What She’ll Miss Most About High School: It wasn’t that serious! Addy, your ambition and confidence will take you far! Wishing you all the best in your next adventure! 💫 #Classof2025 #SeniorSpotlight #ParkRiverProud

🐴✨ Elementary Teams Working Together for Student Success at PRAS! ✨🐴 At Park River Area Elementary, we believe that teamwork makes a big difference—and we have three amazing teams of teachers working behind the scenes all year long to make sure every student thrives! Here’s a quick look at the three staff teams (called PLCs - Professional Learning Communities) that meet regularly throughout the school year: 🔷 Leadership Team (Leadership PLC) This team helps guide the big picture for our school. They look at what’s working, what can improve, and help set goals that keep our school moving forward. Think of them as the GPS helping our school grow stronger every year! 🔷 Pony Pride Team (Pony Pride PLC) This group focuses on creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere for all students and staff. They lead efforts to encourage kindness, respect, and school spirit—making sure everyone feels proud to be a Pony! 💙 🔷 Intervention Team (Intervention PLC) This team supports teachers when students need a little extra help with behavior. They work together to find strategies and solutions so students can get back on track and succeed in the classroom. These teams may work behind the scenes, but the impact they have is seen and felt every day. We’re so proud of the care and commitment our staff brings to creating a supportive, positive, and purposeful school environment. 🙌 #PonyPride #PRASProud #TogetherWeThrive #TeamworkInEducation

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Tanner S – Class of 2025! 🎓 Say hello to Tanner, a Park River Area senior whose energy and passion shine on the stage, the track, and in the classroom! 🐄 Elementary Memories: Tanner loved the class trip to Mr. Moe’s farm and could always be found racing around during gym playing “Yoshi with the mats.” 🎭🏃 High School Highlights: From the bright lights of the State One Act Play to the finish line at State Track, Tanner’s high school years have been packed with memorable moments. He’ll never forget the spirit and excitement of Homecoming, one of his favorite school traditions. 💬 Biggest Inspiration: Tanner credits his dad, Aaron Schramm, as a key motivator in his life—someone who’s encouraged him every step of the way. 📍 Favorite Hangout Spot: If you’re looking for Tanner, you’ll probably find him catching up with friends in Miss Ulland’s Room. As Tanner heads toward new adventures, we know his creativity, determination, and Aggie pride will take him far. Let’s cheer him on as he finishes strong! 👏 #PRASeniorSpotlight #Classof2025 #ProudAggies #TheNextChapter

🏆✨ Celebrating Excellence at Park River Area School! ✨🏆 Mark your calendars! On May 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM, we will honor the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our high school students at our High School Awards Day in the Elementary Gym! 🎓🎉 This special event will recognize outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and contributions to our school community. Scholarships and other prestigious awards will also be announced, celebrating the bright futures of our talented students! Families, friends, and community members—join us in recognizing and cheering on our incredible students as they reach new heights! 🚀👏 #ParkRiverProud #AwardsDay2025 #CelebratingSuccess #FutureLeaders

📰 Now Live: Student-Written Community Profiles! 📰 The eleven seniors in my English 12 class have just published the first round of articles on their class news blog! For this assignment, each student chose and interviewed a member of our community—some even profiled school staff—and wrote thoughtful, engaging pieces that highlight the people who make our town unique. This is the first of two articles they'll publish this semester, and we're so proud of the work they’ve done to bring local stories to life. 💬✍️ 🔗 Read their profiles here: https://classof25news.edublogs.org/ 📢 Help us celebrate their work by reading and sharing! #Classof2025 #StudentJournalists #CommunityConnections #English12

🎉 Meet the Technology Team at Park River Area School! 💻📱 We’re proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible team behind the tech and innovation happening every day at PRAS! These dedicated educators not only keep our systems running but also empower our students with 21st-century skills. 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 ✨ Mrs. Amanda Goll wears many hats—she teaches Computer Literacy, General Business, Accounting, and Computer Publications. In addition to her classroom excellence, she also serves as an advisor for Student Council, the Junior Class, and Concessions. Her energy and dedication to student involvement is second to none! 🧠 Mr. Danny Hanson is our go-to Technology Coordinator, ensuring all systems are a go! He also brings his passion for history and tech into the classroom as a 7th Grade Social Studies and Cyber Security teacher. His knowledge helps students stay informed and secure in the digital world. 🚀 Mrs. Gudmundson plays a key role as our Instructional Coach and Technology Integration Specialist, helping staff and students make the most of modern tools for learning. She also leads the way as the Chairperson for School Improvement, ensuring we’re always growing and getting better together. We’re lucky to have such a powerhouse team guiding our tech efforts and supporting both staff and students every day. Thank you for all you do! 💙 #PRASProud #TechTeamTuesday #InnovateEducateInspire

🎉 Senior Spotlight: Jameson – Class of 2025! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating Jameson and his journey through school! 📚 Elementary School Memories: One of Jameson’s favorite childhood memories was visiting Mr. Moe’s farm on a school field trip. In gym class, he loved playing Yoshi, a game that brought lots of fun! 🏈 High School Highlights: Jameson found inspiration from Mr. Hollingsworth, a teacher who made an impact on his journey. One of his favorite senior year memories? Winning in football against Carrington—a game he’ll never forget! 💡 Looking Ahead: His advice to freshmen? "Just do your work." Simple but wise! When asked what he’ll miss most, Jameson says, "Having fun with Mr. Lee and Mr. Hollingsworth." Let’s hear it for Jameson and his bright future ahead! 🎓👏 #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025 #ProudMoments

📣 Meet the High School MTSS Team at PRAS! 📚🧠 At Park River Area High School, student success is always our top priority—and we have an amazing team dedicated to making sure every student gets the support they need to thrive! 💡 This team is called the MTSS Team—which stands for Multi-Tiered System of Support. They meet throughout the school year with one big goal: to make sure all students receive high-quality instruction and personalized support—both academically and behaviorally. Here’s what they focus on: ✅ Helping students who may need extra support before challenges become bigger ✅ Using proven strategies and data to guide decision-making ✅ Creating plans that match each student’s unique needs ✅ Working closely with teachers and families to make sure no one slips through the cracks Whether a student needs a little extra help in class, support with behavior, or just someone to cheer them on—this team is here to make sure they succeed. We’re so proud of the work they do behind the scenes to help every student grow, learn, and reach their full potential. 💙 #PRASProud #StudentSuccess #MTSSMatters #SupportEveryStudent #StrongerTogether

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Emma Porter 🌟 Let's celebrate Emma Porter, a proud member of the Park River Area School Class of 2025! 🎓✨ 📚 Favorite Elementary School Memory: Emma loved having Mrs. Johnson as a teacher because of all the fun activities, and one of her favorite childhood reads was Orphan Train Adventure! 📖 🏆 High School Highlights: ✨ Favorite Class: U.S. History or Pre-Calc with Mr. Goll 🎭 Unforgettable Event: Prom night! 🏐 Best Sports Moment: Bonding with teammates at tournaments 💡 Best Advice from a Teacher: “If you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes.” – Mr. Hollingsworth 🚀 Looking Ahead: Emma's advice for freshmen? “Senioritis will hit hard, but don’t wish time away.” If she had a superpower, she’d love teleportation—a quick way to skip the traffic! 🌀 She’ll miss her friends and being bill free the most. 🎶 High School Theme Song: The Night is Still Young by Nicki Minaj 🎵 Emma, we are so proud of you and can't wait to see where the future takes you! 💫 #Classof2025 #SeniorSpotlight #ParkRiverProud

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Erin G. 🌟 Let's celebrate Erin G., a soon-to-be graduate of the Park River Area School Class of 2025! 🎓✨ 📚 Favorite Elementary School Memory: Erin loved reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom 📖 and had a passion for science as her favorite subject! 🧪🔬 🏆 High School Highlights: 🎨 Favorite Senior Memory: Painting jeans and shirts for Homecoming 🎮 Favorite Gym Activity: Pinky 🚀 Erin’s dream superpower would be telekinesis—moving things with her mind would definitely come in handy! 🌀 Her favorite place to hang out with friends? In the car—because some of the best memories are made on the road! 🚗 Congratulations, Erin! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things your future holds! 💫 #Classof2025 #SeniorSpotlight #ParkRiverProud

🎉🏆 Honoring Our Junior High Students! 🏆🎉 Join us on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 2:15 PM in the High School Gym as we celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our junior high students at the Junior High Awards Day! This special event will recognize academic excellence, leadership, and dedication, as well as celebrate the incredible achievements of our sports teams throughout the year. From the classroom to the court, our students have shown commitment, perseverance, and teamwork! 🏅📚🏀⚽ Let's pack the gym and show our support for these outstanding young individuals who are making us #ParkRiverProud! 💙💛 #JHAwardsDay2025 #FutureLeaders #StudentSuccess #GoAggies

📢Speech update!📢 We ended the season strong yesterday at the State Speech competition in Mandan. Here are the stats! Henry - 7th place in Entertain Lexi- Superior Speaker in Poetry, 6th place in Serious Alexis - Superior Speaker in Entertain and Humorous Tanner - superior speaker in Storytelling Tanner and Gavin - 3rd place in Serious Duo Team- 18th place overall (out of 69 teams) Bus - parked Coaches - tired Congratulations to these Aggies!! We are so proud of you!

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Serhii P. 🌟 Meet Serhii P., a proud member of the Park River Area School Class of 2025! 🎓✨ 🏆 High School Highlights: 📚 Favorite Class: Mr. Hollingsworth’s class 🎉 Unforgettable Event: Homecoming—nothing beats school spirit! 🌀 Dream Superpower: Teleportation—because who wouldn’t want to skip the commute? Serhii, we are excited to see where your journey takes you next! Wishing you all the best in your future adventures! 💫 #Classof2025 #SeniorSpotlight #ParkRiverProud

🎉✨ Park River Area School Kindergarten Program! ✨🎉 Join us as our youngest learners take the stage for their Kindergarten Program! 🎶💙 These incredible students have been working hard to prepare a special performance filled with songs, smiles, and unforgettable moments! 📅 Date: Monday, May 5th 📍 Location: Elementary Gym ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM This event is a wonderful celebration of all they’ve learned this year, and we can’t wait for families, friends, and our community to see their amazing talents! 🌟 Plan to attend in person as this event will not be livestreamed. Come cheer on our kindergartners and celebrate their growth and achievements! 🎤🎶 #ParkRiverProud #KindergartenStars #FutureLeaders

🎬🍎❄️ #ThrowbackThursday – Class of 2025 in 1st Grade! ❄️🍎🎬 Before they were seniors, they were 1st graders making memories that would last a lifetime! 💫 The year kicked off with a movie night on the playground featuring Monster’s Inc.—because nothing brings kids together like laughter under the stars! 🌟 They dove into Pumpkin Math, counting seeds, estimating weight, and learning that math could be messy and fun! 🎃 Apple taste tests turned into serious business as they decided which variety made the best applesauce (we’re still not over that Honeycrisp debate 🍏😄), and winter brought sledding adventures at the golf course that were nothing short of epic. ⛄️ In February, they celebrated Reading Month with the Penguin Olympic Games, filled with snowy-themed challenges and bookish fun. 📚🐧 And who could forget the Technology Fair at the end of the year? Families were invited to a special showcase highlighting the first year of being 1:1 with devices. Students proudly shared their projects and had a blast posing at the photo booth! 💻📸 They explored the outdoors during Homme Dam station day and wrapped up the year with a family potluck on the playground and teachers camping on the playground — s’mores and all! 🏕️ First grade was full of giggles, growing minds, and the beginning of lifelong friendships. Who knew that the little ones sliding down snowbanks would grow into the amazing Class of 2025 we’re so proud of today? 🥹🎓 #TBT #FirstGradeFeels #Classof2025 #FromPlaygroundToGraduation #BigDreamsLittleBeginnings #PenguinOlympicsFun

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Aubrey S. 🌟 Let’s celebrate Aubrey S., a proud member of the Park River Area School Class of 2025! 🎓✨ 📚 Favorite Elementary School Memory: Aubrey’s love for reading was inspired by Mr. Omdahl, her favorite teacher. One of her childhood favorites? Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! 📖🌴 High School Highlights:
🏈 Unforgettable Event: Junior year Homecoming
🎭 Proudest Moment: Winning back-to-back Region One Act Championships! 🚀 Looking Ahead:
✨ Advice to Freshmen: Surround yourself with people who lift you up, not tear you down.
🎤 Most Likely To… Break out into song! 🎶 Aubrey, your talent and positive energy will take you far! We are so proud of you! 💫 #Classof2025 #SeniorSpotlight #ParkRiverProud

Shoutout to our amazing College Comp students and National Honor Society members who rolled up their sleeves and spent part of their class period cleaning up ditches around the school and community in honor of Earth Day! They only had about 30 minutes, but they made it count. Proud of their hard work!

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Alexis R. 🌟 Meet Alexis R., a proud member of the Park River Area School Class of 2025! 🎓✨ 📚 Favorite Elementary School Memory: Alexis loved visiting Mr. Moe’s Farm and the excitement of Mrs. Czymbor’s kindergarten class, especially when Sammy and Sid the snakes went missing! 🐍🔍 🏆 High School Highlights:
✨ Favorite Class: Accounting 1-4
🎭 Most Memorable Moment: Placing 3rd at the state one-act play competition and competing at state speech!
🌟 Biggest Inspiration: Miss Ulland 🚀 Looking Ahead: Alexis' advice for freshmen? "Give the opportunities a chance. Try anything and everything. It goes by super fast." She hopes to become a teacher but dreams of being a child life specialist! If her high school experience had a soundtrack, it would feature The Climb by Miley Cyrus 🎵, and before big events, she hypes herself up with her Christian playlist. She'll miss extracurriculars, the teachers who shaped her, and the electric atmosphere of big games like Homecoming and championships. 🏆🏐 Alexis, we are so proud of you! Wishing you the best in your next chapter! 💫 #Classof2025 #SeniorSpotlight #ParkRiverProud