Park River Area School District #8

PRAS Almost Spring Concert Grades 6-8 March 17 at 7:30 Live Stream Available at The Stable on Youtube https://youtube.com/live/PDtcPOiXWRo?feature=share

🏆🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ACALYMPIC REGION CHAMPS! 🎉🏆 A huge shoutout to Nevin, Brennan, Allison, Tanner, Cutter, and Drake for bringing home the Regional Acalympics Championship! 👏👏👏 For those who might not know, Acalympics is a prestigious academic competition hosted by the North Dakota Association of Secondary School Principals. It challenges high school teams to showcase their knowledge in English, math, social studies, science, electives, and current events. Teams answering questions in six categories — and the top teams advance to a high-stakes lightning round! 💡🧠 Our team showed incredible teamwork, knowledge, and composure under pressure — what an amazing achievement! 🎯💥 Way to represent Park River Area with pride! Let’s hear it for our champs! 👏👏👏 #ProudAggies #AcalympicsChamps #AcademicExcellence

PRAS is looking for someone to help keep this beautiful building running smoothly!

🌟 Park River Area School – Celebrating Success! 🌟 Our latest PRA School Newsletter is here! 🎉 Dive into the exciting highlights from our classrooms, athletic achievements, and upcoming events that make our school community shine. From academic growth to student leadership and engaging activities, there’s so much to celebrate! Check it out here 👉 Newsletter Link https://bit.ly/4kssAaF Let’s continue fostering a culture of excellence, support, and school pride! Go Aggies! 💙🤍 #PRAggies #PRApride #SchoolSuccess

The Park River Speech Team was small but mighty today at the first annual Bomber Classic in Drayton! These 8 kids worked together to earn 3rd place! Way to go Aggies!

Congratulations to Grafton-Park River Spoilers junior, James Larson, on being selected to the North Dakota All-State Hockey Team!

Now that the dust has settled, it's time to give a huge THANK YOU to the District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament organizers, volunteers, and incredible fans for making this event such a success! Your hard work, dedication, and passion created an unforgettable experience for our athletes and community. The energy in the gym was electric, and Aggie Pride was shining bright! 🤍 From the seamless organization to the enthusiastic support in the stands, this tournament showcased the very best of what makes our community so special. To the players, coaches, officials, and fans—your energy and passion for the game are unmatched! Thank you for making this tournament one to remember. 🏆👏Great job, everyone! 👏👏 #AggiePride #ThankYou #District3Basketball #CommunityStrong

🎵📚 Meet the 5th Grade Teacher Team at Park River Area School! ✏️🔬 Fifth grade is an exciting year filled with new challenges, big achievements, and memorable experiences—like starting band and attending the symphony orchestra! 🎼✨ Meet the dedicated teachers who guide our students as they grow into confident readers, writers, scientists, and mathematicians. 🔹 Mrs. Mari Bennington With an organized and thoughtful approach, Mrs. Bennington brings her passion for science to the classroom every day! From exploring the wonders of nature to conducting hands-on experiments, she encourages students to ask questions, think critically, and develop a love for discovery. 🔬🌍 🔹 Mrs. Laura Lindell Mrs. Lindell is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential by considering all possibilities in their learning journey. With her deep knowledge of reading and writing instruction, she helps students analyze text structures, compare perspectives, and identify main ideas—all while fostering a love for literature and effective communication. 📖✍️ What do our fifth graders learn? 📚 Reading & Writing: Students strengthen comprehension skills, summarize texts, analyze different viewpoints, and improve their writing structure. ➗ Math: They master fractions, decimals, multi-step word problems, and geometry concepts like identifying polygons and measuring volume. 🎼 Highlights of the Year: Fifth graders take a big step into band and get the unforgettable experience of attending a symphony orchestra performance! With Mrs. Bennington and Mrs. Lindell leading the way, our fifth graders are developing skills that will set them up for success in middle school and beyond! 🚀 #ParkRiverProud #MeetTheTeachers #5thGradeAdventures

🥗🍎 Meet Our Lunch Program Team at Park River Area School! 🍽️ 🥦 A great school day starts with healthy, balanced meals, and our Lunch Program Team works hard to ensure every student gets the nutrition they need to learn and grow. From preparing delicious breakfasts to serving nutritious lunches, this team makes sure our students are fueled for success! 🔹 Ashley B., Head Cook 👩‍🍳 Ashley leads the way in planning and preparing meals that meet federal nutrition standards while also being appealing and enjoyable for students. She works to ensure that every meal is packed with lean proteins, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. 🔹 Assistant Cooks: Lyana, Juanita, & Renette 🍲 This hardworking team brings meals to life! They prepare, serve, and organize daily breakfasts and lunches, making sure every plate is filled with nutritious and delicious options. Their dedication helps keep the lunchroom running smoothly! 🥕 Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Grant 🍊 Thanks to the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), students have the opportunity to enjoy a wider variety of fresh produce throughout the school day. This initiative encourages healthy eating habits and introduces students to new fruits and vegetables they may not have tried before! A successful school lunch program is about more than just food—it’s about providing affordable, accessible, and culturally inclusive meals that help students focus, learn, and stay energized. #ParkRiverProud #HealthyMeals #FuelForSuccess

🌟 Meet Our Amazing 4th Grade Team! 🌟 At Park River Area School, we are so fortunate to have incredible teachers guiding our students every step of the way! Our 4th-grade team is dedicated to helping students build confidence, grow academically, and develop a love for learning. 📚 Miss Karlee Linstad brings energy and enthusiasm to the classroom every day! She creates a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel supported and encouraged to do their best. Her passion for education helps students develop strong skills in reading, writing, and math while also learning to think critically and work together. ✏️ Mrs. Jocelyn Whaley is committed to helping every student reach their full potential! She works hard to make learning meaningful and fun, always considering different strategies to support student success. Whether it’s building strong reading comprehension skills or diving into math problem-solving, she ensures her students feel confident and ready for challenges. In 4th grade, students continue to build on essential skills, from reading for deeper understanding to tackling multi-step math problems. It’s also a year where students develop independence and responsibility, preparing them for the exciting years ahead! We are proud of our 4th-grade teachers and the dedication they bring to our students each day! 💙

🌟 Meet Our 3rd Grade Team! 🌟 At Park River Area School, our 3rd-grade teachers are passionate about creating a strong foundation for student learning while making the classroom an exciting place to grow! 🔬 Miss Renae McGauvran specializes in science for 3rd grade, sparking curiosity and a love for discovery in her students. She also leads Battle of the Books, encouraging a love of reading through teamwork and friendly competition. 🌎 Mrs. Jenna Biggers brings history to life as the social studies teacher for 3rd grade. She helps students explore the world around them, making connections between the past and present while building critical thinking skills. 📖 In addition to their specialties, both teachers work hard to develop strong skills in math, reading, and writing, helping students gain confidence and independence in their learning. 3rd grade is a big year! Students begin to read for deeper meaning, tackle more complex math concepts, and build strong writing skills. 💡Real-World Learning in Action! This year, 3rd graders are getting an introduction to basic economics by learning about goods and services. Throughout the winter, students earn classroom money for things like being helpful, supporting classmates, and following expectations. Then, in the spring, they will transform their classrooms into a marketplace where they create and sell goods, make trades, and use their hard-earned money to make purchases—what an awesome hands-on learning experience! Thanks to the dedication of Miss McGauvran and Mrs. Biggers, our students are set up for success! We are so grateful for these amazing teachers and the work they do every day! 💙 #ParkRiverProud #3rdGradeTeam #GrowingMinds #DedicatedEducators

Congratulations to Jacob Solseng on being selected to the 2024-2025 All-District 3 basketball team!

Looking for a sign to come to tonight's game? We've got you covered. Come see the Aggies play in the District 3 Boys Basketball Championship tonight!

🏀 Day 3 of the 2025 ND Class B District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament 🏀 Day 3 will feature two region qualifier games. The first qualifier will put #3 Langdon Area-Munich against #4 St. John. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 PM. Qualifier two has #1 North Border taking on #6 North Star. That game is estimated to begin at 5:30 PM. Both winners will advance on to next week's regional tournament. The championship game has #2 Midway-Minto playing the Cinderella storied home team, #5 Park River-F-L. The tip-off for the championship game will come after the presentation of colors and singing of the National Anthem by the Park River Area High School choir. If tonight is anything like last night, you won't want to miss it!

📚✏️ Meet the First Grade Teacher Team at Park River Area School! 🎨📖 Our first-grade classrooms are where curiosity, creativity, and learning come to life! Meet the incredible teachers who help our young learners build a strong foundation in reading, writing, and math while making each day exciting and meaningful. 🔹 Mrs. Kelli Johnson With a passion for art and creativity, Mrs. Johnson makes learning colorful and fun! Whether students are practicing sight words, writing stories, or exploring shapes in math, she brings imagination into every lesson. Her classroom is a place where students read, write, and create with confidence! 🎨✨ 🔹 Mrs. Sam Hajicek Mrs. Hajicek believes that strong connections help students thrive! She builds relationships that make learning engaging and personal for each child. From reading stories and blending sounds to solving math problems and discovering new ideas, she helps first graders grow in skills and self-confidence every day. 🤗📖 What do our first graders learn? 📖 Reading: Students retell stories, sound out words, and recognize up to 500 words as they transition to independent reading. ✍️ Writing: They create simple sentences, spell short words, and begin using punctuation while writing about topics they love. ➕ Math: First graders master addition and subtraction facts to 20, learn to count by 5s and 10s, and even start telling time and reading calendars! With Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Hajicek leading the way, our first-grade students are off to an amazing start! 🌟 Drop a 📚 in the comments if you love first grade! #ParkRiverProud #MeetTheTeachers #FirstGradeFun

⚠️TOURNAMENT GAMEDAY ALERT⚠️ The Aggies have made it to the evening session of the 2025 District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament. Their semifinal opponent is the undefeated and #2 ranked team in the state, the North Border Eagles. Come cheer on the Aggies in what should be another great night of tournament basketball. Tip-off is scheduled for approximately 6:00 PM tonight. All tournament games will be livestreamed on The Stable YouTube Channel. 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@thestable1100

All 2025 District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament games will be livestreamed on the "The Stable" YouTube Channel with play-by-play commentary from our local radio stations. If you can't be at the game, we will bring it to you! https://www.youtube.com/@thestable1100

Nothing like an impromtu lunch room concert to celebrate your Friday! Thanks for the music Mr. Fischer and the 5th grade band!

🌟 Teaching Kindness at Park River Area School! 🌟 At Park River Area School, we know that learning goes beyond academics—it’s also about building strong character and emotional skills. That’s why our Extended School Program (ESP) is excited to use the Kindhearted Kids curriculum, a fun and engaging way to teach kindness, responsibility, respect, empathy, and citizenship to our students! What is Kindhearted Kids? This program helps children ages 7-11 develop important life skills through hands-on learning. Each student "adopts" a stuffed dog or cat, using it to practice caring, kindness, and responsibility. Why It Matters By participating in Kindhearted Kids, students learn how to be more thoughtful, caring, and responsible—skills that help them at school, at home, and in the community. Research shows that social-emotional learning improves behavior, friendships, and overall success in school! We are so excited to bring this program to our students and watch them grow into kindhearted leaders of tomorrow! ❤️ #ParkRiverProud #KindheartedKids #BuildingStrongCharacter #GrowingHeartsAndMinds

Congratulations to Park River-F-L Aggies sophomore Lauren Bell on earning All Region 2 honors!