Saturday, May 18, 2013
All incoming 7th, 9th, and 11th grade students who would like to participate in Athletics for the 2013-2014 school year MUST have a new sports physical on file. Paris ISD physical form must be signed by parent prior to the physical.
8:00 a.m. – Boys Free Physical Clinic
9:30 a.m. – Girls Free Physical Clinic
Paris High School
8:00 p.m. – midnight – Junior-Senior Prom – The PHS Class of 2014 presents the ”The Great Prom” in the Commons Area for junior, seniors, and approved guests.
Sunday, May 19, 20130
Paris Junior High School
2:30 p.m. – National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony, with student practice at 1:30 p.m. – Weger Auditorium
Monday, May 20, 2013
Paris High School
7:00 p.m. – Athletic Awards Program – Weger Auditorium at PJH
Paris Junior High School
2:30 p.m. – PJH Theater Class – Final performance – Weger Auditorium
3:45 – 4:30 p.m. – SLAM – ELAR, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies
Crockett Intermediate School
Book Fair – Buy One Get One
Aikin Elementary
Debbie Diller Workshop for Kindergarten Teachers
3:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – I Station Reading Lab
Tuesday, May 21,2 013
Paris ISD
6:30 p.m. – Paris ISD Secondary Choirs Spring Concert – Choirs from PJH, and Crockett perform a free public concert at Weger Auditorium at PJH
7:10 p.m. – Paris ISD Secondary Choirs Spring Concert – PHS Choir performs a free public concert at Weger Auditorium at PJH
Paris High School
7:10 p.m. – PHS Choir performs a free public concert at Weger Auditorium at PJH
Paris Junior High School
Current 7th grade cheerleaders pictures – 7th period
6:30 p.m. – Spring Choir Concert – Weger Auditorium
Crockett Intermediate School
Book Fair – Buy One Get One
Science Benchmark Test – 6th Grade
6:30 p.m. – 6th Grade Choir Spring Concert – Weger Auditorium at PJH
Aikin Elementary
Jan-K Field Trip – Classes of Harris and Sulsar
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. – Aikin Gifted and Talented Program – Global Service Club Meeting
Lamar County Head Start
8:30 a.m. – North East Texas Children’s Museum Field Trip – Classes of Morton, Raper, Williams, Brown, Rian, and Carter
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Paris High School
UIL State Academic Meet
2:00 p.m. – Arbor Day Celebration – Past, present, and future celebration of the Crepe Myrtle Queens
Paris Junior High School
8th Grade Field Trip to Ranger’s Game
3:45 – 4:30 p.m. – SLAM – ELAR, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies
Crockett Intermediate School
Book Fair – Buy One Get One
8:30 a.m. – 5th Grade Awards Ceremony – Gymnasium
9:30 a.m. – 6th Grade Awards Ceremony – Gymnasium
Aikin Elementary
Jan-Kay Field Trip – Classes of Stevens and Wickes
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – I Station Reading Lab – Last Day
Justiss Elementary
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Family Reading Night – Library
Lamar County Head Start
8:30 a.m. – North East Texas Children’s Museum Field Trip – Classes of Black, Killingsworth, Armstrong, Briggle, Barker, and Aaron Parker
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Paris High School
6:45 p.m. – Chorale Dessert Theater guests should arrive at the PHS Cafeteria by 6:45 p.m. in order to be seated in time for opening song. Advance ticket required.
Paris Junior High School
10:00 a.m. – 7th Grade End of Year Awards Assemblies – Weger Auditorium
1:15 p.m. – 8th Grade End of Year Awards Assemblies – Weger Auditorium
5:00 p.m. – PJH Art Show – Cafeteria
Crockett Intermediate School
Book Fair – Buy One Get One
5th Grade Balance Literacy Training – Federal Programs building
Final FLIP party – given by parents
Aikin Elementary
End of AR Points for Awards Assemblies
9:00 a.m. – Mobile Dairy – 3rd Grade
10:00 a.m. – Mobile Dairy – 4th Grade
9:00 a.m. – Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start visit Aikin Elementary
Justiss Elementary
Jan-Kay Field Trip – Classes of Stewart, Allen, and Harrell
Givens Early Childhood Center
9:00 a.m. – Givens students tour Aikin Elementary
Lamar County Head Start
9:00 a.m. – Head Start students tour Aikin Elementary
Friday, May 24, 2013
Paris ISD
Weather Day/Student Holiday
ESL Adult Registration – Givens Early Childhood Center – ESL Room
Paris High School
Choir Field Trip
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Saturday School (held on Friday, due to 4-day weekend)
Monday, May 27, 2013
Paris ISD
Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Paris High School
11:35 a.m. – Semester Exams (Grade 12) during periods 4, 5, 6, and 7 (Seniors who are exempt from all exams may leave after period 3.)
7:00 p.m. – Band Spring Concert – PHS Band Department wraps up the school year with a free concert at Weger Auditorium at PJH
Paris Junior High School
6:00 p.m. – Spring Band Concert – Weger Auditorium
Crockett Intermediate School
5:30 p.m. – Band Concert – Weger Auditorium at PJH
Lamar County Head Start
Noon – Parent Appreciation Luncheon
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Paris High School
8:35 a.m. – Semester Exams (Grade 12) during periods 1, 2, and 3 (Seniors who are exempt from all exams should report to school for period 4.)
Paris Junior High School
3:45 – 4:30 p.m. – SLAM – ELAR, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies
Justiss Elementary
9:00 a.m. – Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start to visit Justiss Elementary
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Girl Scout Meeting
Givens Early Childhood Center
9:00 a.m. – Givens students tour Justiss Elementary
Lamar County Head Start
9:00 a.m. – Head Start students tour Justiss Elementary
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Paris High School
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Graduation Rehearsal – Mandatory rehearsal at Wildcat Stadium for students in the Class of 2012-2013 who will be participating in PHS Commencement on May 31. Class reception to follow.
Justiss Elementary
Kindergarten Picnic
9:00 a.m. – Socrates Poetry Reading Program
Friday, May 31, 2013
Paris ISD
8:00 p.m. – Class of 2013 Commencement at Wildcat Stadium (Wildcat Gym in case of inclement weather)
Paris High School
Graduating Senior Flex Week – Students in Class of 2012-2013 who have completed their graduation requirements are exempt from attending classes
8:00 p.m. – Class of 2013 Commencement at Wildcat Stadium (Wildcat Gym in case of inclement weather)
Paris Junior High School
Library Books Due
Aikin Elementary
All Library Books Due
4th Grade Party at the Pavilion – Love Civic Center
3rd Grade Socrates Play
Justiss Elementary
Box Tops Ribbon Race Ends
2nd Grade Picnic
7:30 a.m. – School Store
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Truck Day – 3rd and 4th Grades
Lamar County Head Start
Noon – Policy Council Meeting
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Paris High School
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Saturday School (held on Friday, due to 4-day weekend)
Paris Junior High School
Choir Field Trip – Splash Kingdom
Monday, June 3, 2013
Paris High School
Graduating Senior Flex Week – Students in Class of 2012-2013 who have completed their graduation requirements are exempt from attending classes
Aikin Elementary
3:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Paris High School
Graduating Senior Flex Week – Students in Class of 2012-2013 who have completed their graduation requirements are exempt from attending classes
2:30 p.m. – Semester Exams – Students take their period 7 semester exam (Note: School will be on pep rally schedule today until 2:25 p.m.)
Crockett Intermediate School
5:30 p.m. – 5th Grade Fine Arts Night
Aikin Elementary
8:15 a.m. – 1st Grade Awards Assemblies
9:30 a.m. – 4th Grade Awards Assemblies
11:30 a.m. – APA Retreat – Aikin MP Room
Justiss Elementary
4th Grade End of Year Party
Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Paris High School
Graduating Senior Flex Week – Students in Class of 2012-2013 who have completed their graduation requirements are exempt from attending classes
8:35 a.m. – Semester Exams – Students take their semester exams in periods 1, 2, 3
12:35 p.m. – Early Dismissal
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Saturday School
Paris Junior High School
Semester Exams – Periods 1, 2, 3, & 4
12:30 p.m. – Early Dismissal
Aikin Elementary
8:15 a.m. – 3rd Grade Awards Assemblies
9:30 a.m. – 2nd Grade Awards Assemblies
1:30 p.m. – Kindergarten Moving on Up Assembly – Classes of Sulsar and Harris
2:00 p.m. – Kindergarten Moving on Up Assembly – Classes of Bogan and Yerby
Justiss Elementary
9:00 a.m. – 1st and 2nd Grade End of Year Awards Assemblies
1:00 p.m. – 3rd and 4th Grade End of Year Awards Assemblies
Givens Early Childhood Center
9:15 a.m. – Moving Up Celebrations – Classes of Gall, Brazeal, Vick, and Gallegos
10:30 a.m. – Moving Up Celebrations – Classes of Smith, Dingman, Miller, and Tindel
Lamar County Head Start
10:00 a.m. – Head Start Graduation
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Paris ISD
Sixth Six Weeks Ends
Paris High School
Graduating Senior Flex Week – Students in Class of 2012-2013 who have completed their graduation requirements are exempt from attending classes
8:35 a.m. – Semester Exams – Students take their semester exams in periods 1, 2, 3
12:35 p.m. – Early Dismissal
Paris Junior High School
Semester Exams – Periods 5, 6, 7, & 8
12:30 p.m. – Early Dismissal
Aikin Elementary
Early Dismissal
Class Party Celebrations
9:00 a.m. – Kindergarten Moving on Up Assembly – Classes of Riggs and Ross
9:45 a.m. – Kindergarten Moving on Up Assembly – Classes of Binko and Watson
10:30 a.m. – Kindergarten Moving on Up Assembly – Classes of Wickes and Stevens
Justiss Elementary
11:35 p.m. – Early Dismissal
Givens Early Childhood Center
11:30 a.m. – Early Dismissal
Lamar County Head Start
9:00 a.m. – End of the Year Celebration
11:30 a.m. – Early Dismissal
Friday, June 7, 2013
Paris ISD
Sixth Six Weeks Ends
Teacher Workday
Paris Junior College’s Heath Occupations Department held pinning ceremonies and handed out awards to sixty-four students receiving certificates in vocational nursing May 9 in the Hunt Center.
The Hopkins-Nicholas Award for outstanding performance in both classroom and clinical training went to Kimberly Baldwin of Greenville and Misty Pyron of Sulphur Springs. Pyron also received the award for highest grade point average. Matt Cox of Brookston and Kathy Stacey of Greenville were each given the Metamorphosis Award for exhibiting the most growth through the entire vocational program. Two students, Caryn Garnett of Caddo Mills and Amie Thomas of Campbell received the Texas Nursing Students Association appreciation award for outstanding participation.
Perfect attendance awards went to Julia Acosta of Pickton; Karen Boyd of Sulphur Springs; Sandra Cashion of Detroit; Sydney Cunningham of Paris; Kala Jackson of Sulphur Springs; Amanda Janes and Liz Nichols of Paris; Staci Osornio of Sulphur Springs; Misty Pyron of Sulphur Springs; Ashley Reppond and Lance Reppond of Como; Mark Self of Paris; Paul Soccio of Greenville; and Pat Zeigler of Lone Oak.
Clinical achievement awards went to Billie Broge, Briana Brooks, and Christal Thomas of Greenville; Jennifer Dunn of Quinlan; Tara Gross of Cooper; Megan House of Paris; Leslie McMahan of Caddo Mills; Karli Scott of Wylie; and Amie Thomas of Campbell.
Graduate vocational nurses and their hometowns are:
Paris: Bart Benefield, Alejandra Chavez, Sydney Cunningham, Raven Gomez, Megan House, Amanda Janes, Salena LeJeune, Liz Nichols, Mark Self, Isabel Torres, Lacy White
Blossom: Molly Pylant
Bogata: Sam Austin, Greg Sherrill
Brookston: Matt Cox
Caddo Mills: Caryn Garnett, Leslie McMahan
Campbell: Amie Thomas, Jennifer Whitlock
Commerce: Emily Murdock, Cynthia Vaughan
Como: Tiffany Eversole, Ashley Reppond, Lance Reppond
Cooper: Tara Gross
Cumby: Sarah Hall, Juliet Norsworthy
Deport: Kim Combs
Detroit: Sandra Cashion
Greenville: Kim Baldwin, Edna Belcher, Billie Broge, Briana Brooks, Britny Cleveland, Jennifer Dunn, Jennifer Ludford, Paul Soccio, Kathy Stacey, Christal Thomas
Honey Grove: Amy Gaither
Lone Oak: Pat Zeigler
Pickton: Julia Acosta
Quinlan: Stevie Aaron, Laura Duke
Quitman: Julia Syozitaro
Reno: Brittany Enox, Justin Enox, Amber Rhone
Roxton: Marlena Murphy
Sulphur Springs: Karen Boyd, Cassondra Donald, Kathy Froneberger, Jennifer Gleason, Wes Harrington, Carol Hill, Kala Jackson, Amy Morris, Staci Osornio, Misty Pyron, Amy Ridner, Jennifer Stinnett, Tyler Usher
Sumner: Lynnsie Lane
Wylie: Karli Scott
North Lamar ISD will release at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, May 20 so faculty and students may attend the funeral service for NLHS junior Megan Weissenmayer. The service will be held at 3:00 p.m. at the NLHS gymnasium.
Chisum High School, in partnership with Chisum Athletic Booster Club, recently held their annual Athletic Banquet. Pictured are MVP’s from the 2012-2013 school year.
Photo by Cassandra Rogers
Forty-seven Paris Junior College associate degree nursing students received pins during ceremonies held at Paris High School Weger Auditorium on May 10.
Louisa Kessel, St. Joseph’s Community Foundation Executive Director, congratulated the PJC associate degree-nursing candidates and presented them with a rose when they received their pins. She did the same at the pinning ceremonies for PJC’s surgical technology, medical records coding and vocational nursing programs held that day.
The Academic Achievement Award for highest grade point average went to Julie Mynatt. The Outstanding Clinical Student Award went to Sarah Pearson.
The Metamorphosis Award for exhibiting the most growth through the entire program went to April Morales. Student Choice Award went to Erin Smith.
Perfect attendance recognition went to Ashley Booker, Yariza Castillo, Brandi Evans, Adriana DeLawso Gonzalez, Rebecca Grantham, Veronica Lambert, Jessica Layton, Diana Marsh, Kay Martin, April Morales, Erin Smith, Jana Warren and Carolyn White.
Representatives of the Texas Nursing Students’ Association presented a special recognition award to their sponsor, PJC nursing instructor Kay Miller, and her husband Steve.
Graduates and their hometowns include:
Paris: NuQuilla Allen, Shandie Blackmon, Kelsey Briscoe, Katie Cannon, Adriana Gonzalez De Lawson, Bobbi Jo Hair, Brandi Johnson, Rachel Keenum, Jessica Layton, Whitney Palmer, Amanda Pruett, Tera Smith, Angel Torres-Carmona, Amy Whitlatch, and Ashley Woodard.
Arlington: Jared Ondieki
Arthur City: Yvonne Morton
Bailey: Kay Martin
Blossom: Erin Smith
Bogata: Jillian Ross
Brashear: Britney Bowen
Brookston: Deborah Sain
Commerce: Diana Marsh
Cooper: Chelsey Tippit
Cumby: Brandi Evans
Cunningham: Jenna Pynes
Deport: Kelti Mowery, Casey Rose
Dike: Jana Warren
Greenville: Ashley Booker, Yariza Castillo, Brandi Cody, Ashley Esquibel, Becky Grantham, Michelle Hebert, Lisa Minchey, Julie Mynatt, Carolyn White
Hugo: Tammy Rangel
Klondike: April Morales
Lake Creek: Sarah Pearson
Melissa: Terry England
Roxton: Joni Wilson
Sulphur Springs: Tammy Gatlin, Veronica Lambert, Jalayne Minter
Yantis: Teresa Starrett
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