Park River Area School District #8

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

📢 Meet Our Administrative Assistant & Business Team at Park River Area School! 📢 Behind every well-run school is a team of dedicated professionals who keep everything running smoothly. From greeting visitors with a warm welcome to managing critical details behind the scenes, our Administrative Assistant & Business Team ensures that students, staff, and families receive the support they need every day. Let’s meet the incredible team that helps Park River Area School shine! 🔹 Lois Solseng, Elementary Administrative Assistant ✏️📚 Lois is the friendly face that greets students, staff, and families at the elementary school office. Whether she’s answering calls, relaying messages, or assisting teachers, her ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with a smile makes her an invaluable part of our team! 🔹 Jennifer Johnson, High School Administrative Assistant 📞📝 At the high school office, Jennifer is the go-to person for students, parents, and faculty who need assistance. With her attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage shifting priorities, she ensures the high school runs like clockwork! 🔹 Roberta Hinkel, Business Manager 💼📊 Roberta works behind the scenes to manage budgets, payroll, and financial operations, keeping our school’s resources organized and efficient. Her problem-solving skills and keen eye for detail help ensure that Park River Area School remains a strong and well-supported learning environment. These professionals balance time-sensitive tasks, adapt to ever-changing needs, and provide outstanding service to our school community. Their work may often happen behind the scenes, but their impact is felt in every classroom, hallway, and school event. We sure appreciate our amazing Administrative Assistant & Business Team! #ParkRiverProud #MeetTheTeam #SchoolHeroes

Grab your fanny packs, Rubik's cubes, and slap bracelets. Plan to do your hair up big (if you still have it), and wear your favorite rock n' roll band shirt (if it still fits). Bring it all to this year's 2025 North Dakota Class B District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament being played at Park River Area High School on Friday, February 28th, Monday, March 3rd, and Tuesday, March 4th. You can certainly leave your Walkman or iPod at home because as this year's district tournament plays out, the music will certainly be playing on. Come and hear all the upbeat music from the 80's, 90's, and 2000's that will be sure to bring you back to the "Glory Days" that Bruce Springsteen once sang about. Nirvana reminds us that the student sections will certainly "Smell Like Teen Spirit", and Journey says it best. These teams competing "Don't Stop Believing". The only thing better than the music playlist at this year's tournament will be the basketball! So bring the energy, have some fun, and enjoy watching your team play. District 3 , it's about time to "Get This Party Started"!

📚 Meet the English Department Teachers at Park River Area School! ✏️✨ We’re excited to introduce two outstanding educators who help our students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers! 🔹 Mrs. Evy Pregunta (Grades 7-9 English)
Mrs. Pregunta helps junior high students build strong foundations in grammar, punctuation, and syntax while encouraging a love for reading and writing. Whether analyzing stories or crafting creative pieces, her classroom is a place where students strengthen their communication skills and gain confidence in their abilities. 🔹 Miss Kennedy Olson (Grades 10-12 English & Composition)
Miss Olson challenges high school students to develop their sentence and paragraph structure, rhetorical analysis, and critical thinking skills. She also teaches research and writing strategies that prepare students for college and beyond. In addition to teaching, she is the advisor for National Honor Society, Senior Class, and Yearbook, helping students grow as leaders and storytellers. From deciphering literary styles to crafting the perfect thesis statement, these two educators make English at Park River Area School a page-turning adventure! 📜✨ #ParkRiverProud #MeetTheTeachers #PowerOfWords

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Congratulations to Nevin Daley on being selected to play in the 2025 North Dakota Shrine Bowl!

🌟 Meet the High School Special Education Team at Park River Area School! 🌟 At Park River Area School, we believe that every student deserves the support and resources they need to thrive. Our Special Education Team is dedicated to providing individualized instruction, encouragement, and care to help students succeed in and out of the classroom. Let’s meet the incredible educators making a difference every day! 🔹 Miss Moberg (back right) – Bringing enthusiasm and dedication to her work, Miss Moberg is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel supported and valued. 🔹 Ms. Eda Arabis, Grades 9-12 Special Education Teacher (front right) 🔹 Ms. Christie Hanna Baloyo, Grades 6-8 Special Education Teacher (front left) Both teachers provide individualized instruction and support to students with special needs. They tailor lessons and accommodations to meet each student's unique abilities and goals, while ensuring access to the general education curriculum through an Individualized Education Program (IEP). 🔹 Ms. Rhea Lipsh, middle school paraprofessional (front center) & Ms. Sheila Hoeppner, high school paraprofessional (back left) Both paras act as direct support to the teacher, providing individualized assistance to students by offering tailored instruction, managing behaviors, and supporting physical needs as outlined in their IEPs, all under the supervision of the special education teacher. 📢 Not pictured: Ms. Makenzie Rosengreen – Our virtual learning teacher, Ms. Rosengreen, plays a crucial role in ensuring students receive flexible and personalized instruction through online education. This dedicated and compassionate team works hard every day to empower students, promote independence, and celebrate achievements! 💙 Drop a 💙 in the comments to show appreciation for our Special Education Team! #ParkRiverProud #MeetTheTeachers #EveryStudentMatters

📚✨ WOW! What an incredible day of literary battles and bookish brilliance! ✨📚 We just wrapped up our Regional America's Battle of the Books competition last Thursday, and let me tell you—it was a showdown for the ages! Teams from five different schools put their reading skills to the ultimate test, answering questions, recalling details, and proving just how powerful a love of reading can be. 🥇 FIRST PLACE – Titans of Text from Pembina County Homeschool Group! These literary warriors read, strategized, and conquered their way to the top spot! 🥈 SECOND PLACE – Chapter SMACKers from Park River Area! They kept us on the edge of our seats with their knowledge and teamwork. 🥉 THIRD PLACE – Final Chapter from Park River Area! They turned the last page on an amazing competition and landed a well-earned place on the podium! A HUGE round of applause to all the teams from Cavalier Public School, Valley-Edinburg Public School, Grafton Public School, Pembina County Homeschool Group, and Park River Area School—every single competitor gave it their all, and we couldn't be prouder! 📖👏 This was no easy feat for the five incredible students who read ALL 20 BOOKS! That’s hundreds and hundreds of pages, characters, adventures, and plot twists mastered—an accomplishment worth celebrating! 🎉🎉 Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success—coaches, families, and, of course, our phenomenal readers! Keep turning those pages! Happy reading! 📖🔥

🌟 Meet Our Amazing Preschool Team at Park River Area School! 🌟 At Park River Area School, we believe that a strong start leads to a bright future, and our preschool program is where that journey begins! Since the very start of the program, Mrs. Trisha Cole and Mrs. Jolene Grove have worked side by side—like a finely oiled machine—to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment for our youngest learners. 👩‍🏫 Mrs. Trisha Cole – Preschool Teacher Mrs. Cole has been the heart of our preschool program since day one, fostering a love for learning in every child who enters her classroom. Through playful, hands-on activities, she helps students build essential early skills in literacy, math, social interaction, fine motor development, and self-care. Her passion for early childhood education ensures that each child is supported, encouraged, and prepared for the next step in their learning journey. 🚌 Mrs. Jolene Grove – Preschool Paraprofessional & Bus Driver Mrs. Grove has been by Mrs. Cole’s side from many years, providing invaluable support in the classroom and beyond. Whether she’s helping students with activities, guiding social interactions, or making sure they arrive safely on the bus, Mrs. Grove’s dedication and kindness make a lasting impact. She brings warmth, patience, and a deep commitment to the success of each child. 🎨📚 The Power of Playful Learning 🎶🔢 In our preschool program, students explore, create, and grow through interactive experiences that develop curiosity and confidence. Whether they’re singing songs, building with blocks, or practicing letters and numbers, every moment is a stepping stone toward future academic success. We are so grateful for the hard work and dedication of Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Grove in making preschool a fun, safe, and enriching place to learn! 💙👏 #PRAspiration #MeetTheStaff #PreschoolMagic #HandsOnLearning #ThankYouTeachers

Congrats to the Park River Speech Team for taking 1st at the Hatton Northwood Tournament today! A special congrats to those who prequalified for the state competition! Gavin in Impromptu Tanner in Storytelling Gavin and Tanner in Serious Duo Alexis in Entertain Clara in Persuade Clara and Bailee in Humorous Duo PLUS both Tanner and Clara had a perfect day! They got the top score in all 6 of their performances today! Not an easy feat!

📰 The official digital game program for the upcoming 2025 North Dakota Class B District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament can be accessed using the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OYMEUzjxUa7IfOTH24azW4lFJd-IXxFe/view?usp=sharing Game 1, (Tournament Play-In Game) will be played tomorrow evening between #8 seeded Cavalier and #9 seeded Drayton-Valley-Edinburg . Tip-off for this game is scheduled for 6:00 PM at Cavalier High School.

Congratulations to Grafton-Park River Spoilers junior, James Larson, on being selected to the 2024-2025 Eastern Dakota Conference All-Region team!

The 2025 North Dakota Class B Region 2 Girls Basketball Tournament will begin at Devils Lake High School on Monday, February 24th. The Aggies enter the tournament as the 2 seed from District 3. Their opponent will be the Hatton-Northwood Thunder who represent the 3 seed from District 4. 🏀Tip-off for this game should be close to 4:30 PM. 📺 Tournament Livestream Link https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/devils-lake-high-school-devils-lake-nd ℹ️ Region 2 Tournament Bracket https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qh5CzoBQpfW0Jz2UoxX6HN4pwM90VItz/view?usp=drive_link Save 💲on tournament admission by purchasing in advance online! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zkil08etSXZHl7LBZErE0THsI-QSIDbj/view?usp=drive_link GO AGGIES!

The 2025 District 3 Boys Basketball Tournament will be played in Park River. The official tournament bracket has been finalized. Make plans to attend one of the most competitive district tournaments in North Dakota Class B Boys Basketball. Don't worry. If you can't be there in person, we have you covered. All tournament games played in Park River will be livestreamed on The Stable. 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@thestable1100 Stay tuned for more tournament information!

The Aggies boys basketball team will play their last regular season game on the road. Their opponent will be the St. John Woodchucks. This game does have tournament seeding implications. Follow the Aggies live on the NFHS Network as they work to achieve higher seeding status and gain momentum heading into next week's District 3 Tournament. JV tip-off is scheduled for 3:30 PM with the varsity game to follow. 📺 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/st-john-high-school-st-john-nd

The Spoilers will open up Day 2 of the EDC Hockey Tournament with their backs against the boards. Don't count this young group of relentless talent out! The Spoilers will be matched up against Fargo North in a tournament elimination game. Puck drop is scheduled for 11:00 AM this morning at Purpur Arena in Grand Forks. 📺 https://www.youtube.com/@knoxradiotv/streams GO SPOILERS

The last home game of the regular season brings in a long lost opponent . The "Highway 17 Rivalry" is back as Grafton comes to Park River for a JV and varsity boys basketball game. JV tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM with the varsity game to follow. 📺https://www.youtube.com/@thestable1100 GO AGGIES!

🔹 February is CTE month and what a better time to take a closer look at what is offered here at PRAHS and meet the CTE Department at Park River Area School! 🔹 At Park River Area School, we take pride in preparing students for real-world skills and career success through our Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs. Our incredible CTE teachers, Miss Sandy Pifer and Mr. Lane Bell, bring hands-on learning and leadership opportunities to our students every day! 👩‍🏫 Miss Sandy Pifer – Family & Consumer Science Teacher, FCCLA Advisor Miss Pifer’s Family and Consumer Science (FCS) program teaches students essential life skills that prepare them for both personal success and future careers. From child development and parenting education to food and nutrition, fashion design, interior design, and financial literacy, her classes provide a strong foundation for independent living and career exploration. As the FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Advisor, she also inspires students to develop leadership, teamwork, and service skills that make a lasting impact in their communities. 🔨 🌾 Mr. Lane Bell – Ag/Shop Teacher, FFA Advisor Mr. Bell’s hands-on courses give students practical skills in woodworking, agriculture, animal science, and applied sciences. Whether building projects in the shop, learning about sustainable farming practices, or exploring animal science, his students gain valuable experiences that can lead to careers in agriculture, mechanics, engineering, and more. As the FFA (Future Farmers of America) Advisor, Mr. Bell also fosters leadership, responsibility, and teamwork, helping students grow into the future leaders of agriculture and industry. 📚 Why CTE Matters 📚 CTE programs like FCS and Ag/Shop equip students with real-world knowledge, technical skills, and leadership experiences that prepare them for college, careers, and beyond. These programs bridge classroom learning with hands-on application, helping students build confidence and career readiness. We are so grateful for the dedication of Miss Pifer and Mr. Bell in shaping the futures of our students! 💡👏 #PRAspiration #CTEMatters #MeetTheStaff #FCCLA #FFA

The Aggies boys basketball teams head to Drayton tonight to take on the Drayton-Valley-Edinburg Titans. This single point District 3 varsity game does have tournament seeding implications. The JH doubleheader is scheduled for a 3:45 PM tip-off with the JV and varsity games to follow. https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/crystal-drayton-edinburg/organization/38894/draytonvalley-edinb-high-school 🏀 GO AGGIES!

The Grafton-Park River Spoilers will open up EDC Tournament play tonight by traveling to Grand Forks to battle the Central Knights. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM. 🏒 GO SPOILERS!