Park River Area School District #8

🎬🍎❄️ #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

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Madison Bernhoft 🌟 As we celebrate the Class of 2025, let’s shine a spotlight on Madison Bernhoft, who will be attending North Dakota State University (NDSU) to study Human Resource Management! 💛💚 📚 Favorite Elementary School Memory: Visiting Mr. Moe’s farm and solving the mystery of the missing pet snakes, Sammy and Sid, with Mrs. Coffman! 🐍🔍 🏆 High School Highlights:
✨ Favorite Class: Junior year History with Mr. Hollingsworth
🏐 Most Memorable Moment: Achieving 1,000 assists at regionals—without even realizing she was close to hitting that milestone! 🚀 Looking Ahead: If she could have any superpower, she’d choose teleportation—talk about making it to class (or vacations) in record time! ✨ Madison will miss playing sports with her best friends the most. Congratulations, Madison! We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds! 🎓💫 #Classof2025 #SeniorSpotlight #NDSUBound

🤠 #ThrowbackThursday | Class of 2025 Edition 🐍 Before they were seniors... they were cowboy-hat-wearing kindergarteners solving mysteries and busting dance moves! 🎓 The Class of 2025 kicked things off in style with a Cowboy Hoedown at their kindergarten graduation—boots, hats, and all! 🐍 The great mystery of “Who stole Sammy and Sid?”, the class snakes, had everyone on edge—thankfully, the case was cracked just in time! 🥶 Mrs. Coffman’s class made cool memories (literally!) by building an igloo out of milk jugs—a project that brought teamwork and chilly fun to life. 💃 The unforgettable “Dancing with the Teachers” event had everyone smiling, especially when Mrs. Coffman hit the stage with “Stayin’ Alive.” 🚒 Their early adventures included a field trip to the fire station and a visit to Homme Dam, where curiosity and friendship filled the day. Now they're trading in cowboy boots for caps and gowns! We’re so proud of how far they’ve come. 💙 Enjoy a few pictures from their early adventures: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OjAU-2_Jqia1CqzA5sapHKpyE-NQhB9k/view?usp=sharing #Classof2025 #PRAThrowback #AggiePride #FromHoedownToGraduation #StayinAliveAndThrivin

🎶🌸 Park River Area School Spring Concert Series! 🌸🎶 Get ready to enjoy the incredible musical talents of our students at the Spring Concert Series! 🎤🎻🎺 Join us for these special performances: 📅 Thursday, May 1st at 6:30 PM – Grades 1-5 🎼 📅 Thursday, May 8th at 7:30 PM – Grades 9-12 🎶 📅 Monday, May 12th at 7:30 PM – Grades 6-8 🎵 Each concert will showcase the dedication and hard work of our students, who have been practicing tirelessly to put on a fantastic show! 🎭✨ Can't make it in person? Watch the livestreams here: 📺 Grades 1-5 Concert – https://youtube.com/live/PaN2bkKiQjk?feature=share 📺 Grades 9-12 Concert – https://youtube.com/live/w7w4t2BvvGA?feature=share 📺 Grades 6-8 Concert – https://youtube.com/live/k0FW8BCmjF8?feature=share Come support our talented musicians and celebrate the joy of music with us! 🎶💙 #ParkRiverProud #SpringConcert #StudentTalent

Pony Pride Was Off the Charts at Park River Area Elementary! By the first week of April, our Pony Pride total had reached an incredible 29,333! Here's how it all added up: That came out to about 195 Pony Pride recognitions per school day (29,333 ÷ 150 days)! And an average of 122 Pony Pride moments per student for the year (29,333 ÷ 240 students)! These proud moments included both Pony Pride stickers and postcards, celebrating the amazing behavior, kindness, and leadership shown by our elementary students. To celebrate this incredible achievement, we held a Dance Party on the Playground! A huge thank you to DJ Pick n Roll (Mr. Omdahl) for bringing the energy—and the DJ equipment—to make the celebration extra special. We’re so proud of our students for their hard work and positive choices. Way to go, PONY PRIDE! #PonyPride #ParkRiverStrong #ElementaryExcellence #CelebrateSuccess

Mrs. Flaten's Kindergarteners were excited to open their first Just Right Reader packages today! 10 books, selected just for them, are going home with each student to help them grow as readers! #ProudToBeAggies #JustRightReader #ParkRiverPride

📚✨ National Honor Society Induction Night at PRAS ✨📚 Last night, we celebrated academic excellence, leadership, character and service at the Park River Area School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. We are proud to welcome 11 new members into our NHS Chapter! 👏 🎓 New Inductees (pictured in the front row, not in this particular order): Seniors – Cutter, Gavin, Emma Juniors – Nora, Max, Jake, Tucker, James Sophomores – Emma, Thea, Clara (not pictured) A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing officers and congratulations to our senior members for your impactful leadership and dedication throughout the year. Your service has made a lasting impression! 🌟 Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce our incoming officers: 🔹 President – Luke 🔹 Vice President – Brennan 🔹 Secretary – Allison 🔹 Treasurer – McKenna Thank you to the NHS advisor, Miss Kennedy Olson, for all you do. The future is bright at PRAS! 💙💛 #PRASProud #NHS

🌟 Senior Spotlight: Kenzie J. 🌟 Let's give a big shoutout to Kenzie J., a proud member of the Park River Area School Class of 2025! 🎓✨ 🏡 Favorite Elementary School Memory: Kenzie loved visiting Mr. Moe’s Farm and had a blast in Mr. Omdahl’s class, where learning was always fun! 📚 Her favorite childhood book? Harry Potter—a magical classic! ⚡📖 🏆 High School Highlights: 💼 Favorite Classes: Accounting & U.S. History ⛳ Most Memorable Moment: Competing at State Golf! 🏈 Favorite School Tradition: Homecoming—nothing beats the school spirit! 📝 Best Advice from a Teacher: “Do better.” – Coach Lee 🚀 Looking Ahead: 🐴 Dream Career: Becoming a large animal veterinarian 🌅 Favorite Hangout Spot: Homme Dam—where the best memories are made! Kenzie, your dedication and passion will take you far! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 💫 #Classof2025 #SeniorSpotlight #ParkRiverProud

🎉 Senior Spotlight: Andrew – Class of 2025! 🎉 Today, we’re celebrating Andrew and his journey through school! 📚 Elementary School Memories: One of Andrew’s favorite childhood memories was visiting Mr. Moe’s farm on a school field trip. In gym class, he always loved playing the umbrella game with Mr. Moe! 🏫 High School Highlights: Andrew’s favorite class was Home and Auto with Mr. Arndt during his sophomore year. A highlight of his senior year has been being in the one-act play, an experience full of creativity and teamwork! 🎉 His favorite school traditions? Homecoming and Prom—memories that will last a lifetime. When asked what he’ll miss most, Andrew says, "The sports and extracurriculars I did throughout high school." Let’s give it up for Andrew and the bright future ahead of him! 🎓👏 #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025 #ProudMoments

Congratulations to Tanner, Gavin, and Alexis for being selected as part of the All Region Team! Alexis Restemayer was named as Region 3 Senior Speaker of the Year! Way to go Alexis! We are so proud of these 3 seniors!!💛🖤

Congratulations to the PRFL Speech Team for placing 2nd at the Regional Tournament this year! And a special congrats to our new state qualifiers Jack, Simon, and Andrew! Here's what we are looking forward to at the State Competition: - Tanner and Gavin in Serious Duo -Tanner in Storytelling -Gavin in Impromptu -Alexis in Humorous and Entertain -Andrew in Persuade -Bailee and Clara in Humorous Duo - Clara in Persuade - Henry in Enterain - Simon in Inform and Radio - Jack in Persuade - Lexi in Serious and Poetry Way to go Aggies!!

🌟 Meet Our Amazing Elementary Special Education Team! 🌟 At Park River Area School, we believe every student deserves the support they need to thrive—and our Special Education Team goes above and beyond to make that happen every day! 🧑‍🏫 Mrs. Madison Eidenschink (pictured back, far right) serves as our Grades 3–7 Special Education Teacher. She brings heart, expertise, and thoughtful planning to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Her commitment to meeting each student’s unique needs shines through in everything she does. 💙 Supporting Mrs. Eidenschink and Miss Meyer (not pictured) are our incredible team of paraprofessionals who work closely with students in PreK through 6th grade: 👩‍🏫 Tanya, Danae, Estelle, Marina (Back Row) Lindsay, Shawna, Shelby, and Marlene (Front Row) These professionals are the heart of our student support system! They bring patience, positivity, and a deep sense of responsibility to their work. Whether they’re encouraging students, reinforcing learning, or supporting classroom routines, they demonstrate the top qualities of great paras every day—like being dependable, compassionate, flexible, and excellent communicators. Their dedication, empathy, and ability to build strong relationships make a powerful difference in our students’ lives. 💛 Let’s give a big THANK YOU to this team for their hard work and heart! 👏👏👏 #ParkRiverPride #MeetTheStaff #TeamWork

🎉 Senior Spotlight: Layne – Class of 2025! 🎉 As we celebrate our incredible seniors, today we’re highlighting Layne and his journey through school! 📚 Elementary School Memories: Layne’s go-to lunch in elementary school was crispitoes—a classic cafeteria favorite! 🏫 High School Highlights: Layne’s favorite class in high school has been history. He’s received some great advice along the way, with the best being: "Hold your head high and just keep going." While high school came with challenges, Layne is grateful for the small group of friends and supportive teachers who motivated him through the years. 🚀 Looking Ahead: His advice to freshmen? "Try to enjoy school while you're here, make lots of good memories, and don’t be lazy—do your work! It feels better than slacking." What will he miss most? "The freedom of being a kid who can do what I want." Let’s hear it for Layne and the bright future ahead of him! 🎓👏 #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025 #ProudMoments

🎉 The Countdown is On – 25 School Days to Graduation! 🎉 As we count down the final 25 days of school, we are thrilled to celebrate the incredible Class of 2025! Each day, we’ll be highlighting one of our amazing seniors, sharing their favorite memories, achievements, and dreams for the future. Let’s come together to cheer on our graduates as they prepare for their next big adventure! Stay tuned for our daily Senior Spotlight, and help us celebrate the Class of 2025! 🎓🎉 #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025 #25DayCountdown #FutureIsBright

🚌 Meet Our Transportation Team at Park River Area School! 🚸✨ Getting students to and from school safely every day is a huge responsibility, and our Transportation Team takes that job seriously while bringing warmth and care to every bus ride. With an all-female team of dedicated drivers, our students are greeted each morning and afternoon by friendly faces who ensure they arrive safely, on time, and ready to learn! Let’s meet the incredible people behind the wheel! 🔹 Kevin, Transportation Director 🚏 Kevin keeps everything running smoothly, coordinating routes, schedules, and safety procedures to ensure efficient and reliable transportation for all students. His behind-the-scenes work ensures our buses are ready to roll each day! 🔹 Ruth, Route Driver & CTE Vo-Tech Driver 🚍 Ruth drives one of our daily routes and also transports students to CTE Vo-Tech in Grafton, helping them gain valuable career and technical skills while staying on track academically. 🔹 Lindsey, Route Driver & Substitute Teacher ✏️ Not only does Lindsey drive a daily route, but she also steps into the classroom as a substitute teacher, making her a familiar and supportive presence both on the bus and in school! 🔹 Melissa, Route Driver & Study Hall Supervisor 📖 Melissa’s impact goes beyond transportation—after her bus route, she keeps students on-task and engaged in their learning as the study hall supervisor. 🔹 Jolene, Route Driver & Preschool Para 🎨 Jolene is dedicated to students of all ages! In addition to driving a bus route, she works as a preschool paraprofessional, helping our youngest learners build a strong foundation for the future. 🔹 Teresa, Route Driver 🏫 Teresa ensures students start and end their day with a safe and comfortable ride. Her dedication to the school community makes a difference every single day! 🚍 Our Transportation Team is more than just drivers—they are mentors, role models, and an essential part of our students' school experience. Their commitment to safety, reliability, and care ensures that learning starts the moment students step onto the bus! #ParkRiverProud #SafeRides #AllFemaleDrivers #GettingStudentsThereSafely

Last Call to Sign Up! The NHS Blood Drive is happening this Friday, April 11 at the Park River Elementary Gym — by appointment only! Spots are starting to fill up fast, so don’t wait — your donation could save a life. 💪❤️ Schedule your appointment today: https://shorturl.at/pan2g

Congratulations to the Park River Speech Team for placing first at the tournament in Minto last weekend. Alexis also qualified for the state competition with her humorous piece. We're excited for Regionals this weekend and the opportunity to keep filling that statebound bus!