Pauls Valley Junior High

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Join us for a fun-filled day at the Pauls Valley Local Livestock Show on February 17, 2024, starting at 9:00 AM! Our 4-H and FFA students will present their hard work and dedication. The show order includes cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. Take advantage of our concession stand's delicious offerings, serving breakfast and lunch. For all you AG Mix enthusiasts, we've got the world-famous blend ready to delight your taste buds. There will also be a live dessert auction! As an extra treat, there will be an auction featuring an antique Case tractor. A unique opportunity to own a piece of agricultural history! Come out and show your support for our local students. See you there!

We are excited to celebrate National School Counseling Week 2024 - "School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused" at Pauls Valley Public Schools! From February 5-9, 2024, we're shining a spotlight on the incredible contributions of our dedicated school counselors! National School Counseling Week emphasizes these heroes' vital role in shaping our student's educational journey and preparing them for a bright future. We thank our school counselors for their unwavering commitment to college and career readiness! Thank you for guiding our students as they explore their talents, strengths, abilities, and interests. Your influence is shaping the leaders of tomorrow! Join us in expressing our gratitude and spreading the word about the amazing work our school counselors do every day! Mrs. Tami Wilkins - Pauls Valley Junior High

Due to forecasted ice accumulation and expected impacts on travel conditions, Pauls Valley Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 22, 2024. Please stay safe and warm.

Pauls Valley Public Schools will be in session tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th. As we come back to school tomorrow, we ask that you please ensure your students are dressed warmly for the cold temperatures. Dressing students in layers will allow them to stay warm outside while maintaining their comfort level in the classroom. Hats and gloves are also essential to protect against the cold wind that is forecasted. We are excited to welcome all of our Panthers back to school tomorrow!

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the values of unity, equality, and community. As we honor Dr. King's legacy, we also want to express our concern for everyone's safety in the current weather conditions. Please stay safe and warm, and look out for one another.

Welcome back! We're excited to have students back as we gear up for the spring semester. We're currently having phone issues and are actively working on this. Please continue to try calling or reach out to your specific individual via email. Email addresses can be found on our website. Thank you for your cooperation.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

🎉🎼🌟 A huge round of applause for the incredible achievement of our Pauls Valley Band students at the OkMEA All-State Band Auditions! 🎺🎷🎶 Out of the 10 talented students who participated, 4 advanced to the final round—Jadence Carrasco, Jakob Nirschl, Kaden Nirschl, and Hannah Whitehouse—showcasing their remarkable skills and dedication. A special shoutout to Jadence Carrasco for securing the 5th CHAIR in the prestigious OkMEA All-State Orchestra, the highest ensemble among the three! This achievement is a testament to their hard work, determination, and musical talent. Let's celebrate their incredible success and the bright future ahead for our Pauls Valley Band Program! 🎉👏👏 #GoPanthers #WinTheDay #PrideOfTheValley 🎶✨

🎄🎶 Get into the holiday spirit with the Pauls Valley Band Christmas Concerts! 🎅🎺 Join us for an incredible showcase of musical talent: Intermediate & Junior High: December 10th, 2:00 PM at the Pauls Valley High School Auditorium. High School: December 17th, 2:00 PM, also at the PVHS Auditorium. Don't miss these festive performances—mark your calendars and spread the word! 🎵✨#GoPanthers #WinTheDay #PVBand #ChristmasConcerts

🏆🧠 Congratulations to the Pauls Valley Froshmore Academic Team for their outstanding win at the recent math tournament hosted right here in PV! 🌟🔢 Your dedication and hard work paid off (again)—way to go, team! 🎉👏 #GoPanthers #WinTheDay #PVAcademicExcellence #MathChamps

In an effort to expand students' learning experiences beyond the classroom, an educational field trip was organized for Mr. Long's Junior High Government class. Taking place on November 16th, this outing aimed to offer students a first-hand understanding of the state's political landscape. The trip began with a guided tour of the Capitol, providing insightful lessons on the architectural significance of the State Capitol, showcasing its artistic elements, and providing students with knowledge about the fundamental operations of the state government. During the tour, students had the opportunity to step onto the floor of the State House of Representatives chamber, gaining an up-close view of where legislative debates occur and bills are introduced. Following this, the students were privileged to meet with our State Representative, Cynthina Roe. She generously shared her experiences and responsibilities as a State Representative, shedding light on the bills she has authored, her working hours, and her overall journey in the role. The final segment of the excursion involved a tour of the governor's mansion, conveniently located within walking distance. This portion offered a historical perspective on the mansion itself, accompanied by a meeting with the first lady. Additionally, students were treated to insights from the Governor's personal chef, providing a unique glimpse into the behind-the-scenes workings of the gubernatorial residence. Overall, this educational journey exposed students to the physical spaces where governance occurs and provided invaluable opportunities for them to interact with key figures in the state's political sphere, fostering a deeper understanding of government operations beyond the confines of textbooks and classrooms.

🦃 Wishing all the wonderful patrons of Pauls Valley Schools a warm and joyful Thanksgiving! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🍁 #GoPanthers #WinTheDay #PaulsValleySchools #Thanksgiving

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving Panther Family! 🍁 There will be no classes held this week in observance of Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy this time with your loved ones and have a wonderful holiday! 🦃🍂 Classes will resume on Monday, November 27th. Have a restful break, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school next week! 📚✨

🎉🏆 Congratulations to the incredible Froshmore Academic team on their spectacular victory in the Froshmore Social Studies Tournament! 📚🌟 With an undefeated record of 3-0 and an impressive total of 520 points, you have shown exceptional knowledge and skill. Hats off to Lindsey for securing second place with 160 points, Washington for claiming third with 155, and PV 2 for their admirable performance in fourth place with 130 points. 🥈🥉👏 This outstanding achievement showcases your dedication and secures your spot in the state championship! 🏅🌟 Keep up the amazing work, and best of luck as you prepare for the next level of competition. Go, Froshmore! 💪🎓 #GoPanthers #WinTheDay #PVHS #PVJH #AcademicExcellence #StateChampionshipBound

🏀🤼‍♂️ Attention Pauls Valley Panther Fans! 🐾 Winter sports season is right around the corner, and we're thrilled to announce the schedules for basketball 🏀 and wrestling 🤼‍♂️ are here! Prepare to cheer on our incredible athletes as they hit the court and the mat. Check out the schedules below and mark your calendars to support our Panthers! Let's show our #PantherPride together! 🎉🔥 Go Panthers! 🐾💪 #PaulsValleyHigh #PaulsValleyJrHigh #WinTheDay #WinterSports #GameTime 🏀🤼‍♂️

This past Saturday, November 4, the Pauls Valley Band program took 43 talented students to Ada for the ECOBDA All-District Band auditions, and the results are in! 🎷🎺🥁 We are thrilled to announce that 30 of our outstanding students have earned a well-deserved spot in one of the concert bands (including alternates). 🎉👏 Let's give a big congratulations to these exceptional musicians for their impressive achievements in the ECOBDA All-District Band: 👏 10th-12th Grade Band: Nataleigh Brown, 1st Chair - Piccolo Michelle Daves, 2nd Chair - Clarinet Kaden Nirschl, 2nd Chair - Tenor Sax Eddie Sullivan, 2nd Alternate - Tenor Sax Max Villeneuve, 4th Chair - Trumpet Garrett Barnett, 5th Chair - Trumpet Jadence Carrasco, 2nd Chair - Horn Hannah Whitehouse, 2nd Chair - Trombone Isaac Green, 4th Chair - Trombone Elijah Davis, 6th Chair - Trombone Eli Pickett, 8th Chair - Trombone Jakob Nirschl, 1st Chair - Euphonium Sarah Gordon, 4th Chair - Euphonium Xavier Barajas, 5th Chair - Tuba 👏 8th-9th Grade Band: Dulce Reyna, 1st Alternate - Flute Jesus Sifuentes, 2nd Chair - Clarinet Gracie England, 15th Chair - Clarinet Bo Grounds, 1st Chair - Alto Sax Milo Jones, 1st Chair - Tenor Sax Coleman McIntyre, 1st Alternate - Bari Sax Adyson Mars, 1st Chair - Trumpet Lilly Tucker, 3rd Chair - Horn 👏 6th-7th Grade Band: Betsy Tucker, 2nd Chair - Flute Rosalie Daves, 3rd Chair - Flute Kaia Bostic, 1st Chair - Oboe Anna England, 1st Chair - Trumpet Maverick May, 4th Chair - Trombone Colt Matthews, 2nd Alternate - Euphonium Jake Jacobson, 1st Alternate - Percussion Leslie Mendez, 2nd Alternate - Percussion These incredible students will return to Ada for a clinic and concert on January 5-6, 2024, at ECU. 🎶🎉 We couldn't be more proud of their hard work and dedication. Congratulations to our talented musicians, and best of luck in the upcoming clinic and concert! 🎵🎖️ #GoPanthers #WinTheDay #PaulsValleyBands #TalentedMusicians #ECOBDAAllDistrictBand

Yesterday, Mr. Pullen accompanied 34 students who competed in an interscholastic meet at ECU in Ada. Pauls Valley students brought home 21 awards! Mr. Pullen would like to bring special attention to the Creative Advertising test as three students (Lynna Tomlinson, Aatma Patel, and Anna Hamilton) not only won 1st place in arguably the most challenging test of the day, but the professors in charge of the contest found him to tell him "Those three students were some of the best we have ever seen. They performed better than most college seniors, and we have not been able to stop talking about their presentation." Mr. Pullen would also like to thank all of the faculty and staff at Pauls Valley Schools for their work to help educate our students so that they can perform at such a high level. Every student on the attached list has qualified for the State Scholastic Meet in May. #GoPanthers #WinTheDay

🏈 Calling all Pauls Valley Panther Fans! 🐾 Tonight is the night we've all been waiting for! Our high school football team is heading to Lone Grove for a crucial District 3A-2 contest, and it's a game you won't want to miss. 📅 Date: November 3, 2023 🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 PM If you can't make it to the game in person, don't worry! You can catch all the action on PantherTV, with the one and only voice of the Panthers, Tony Malaska, leading the broadcast. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM with all of your pregame coverage including the Punkin's BBQ & Catfish Coach's Show with Pauls Valley Panther head coach Dusty Raper.🎙️📺 🖥️ PantherTV: www.varsitystream.com/pauls-valley-high-school/home.html Let's show our support for our Panthers whether near or far! 📣🐾 Go Panthers! 🏈 #GoPanthers #WinTheDay #PaulsValleyPride #FridayNightLights #PantherNation

This Good News was shared by Pauls Valley Assistant Band Director Hannah Wilson. We are very proud of our students and cannot wait to see what the rest of this school year contains for the PRIDE of the Valley! This past Wednesday, the "Pride of the Valley" traveled to McAlester for the OSSAA Regional Marching Competition. I am pleased to announce that our band received straight 1s from our three judges to achieve an overall superior rating (1), the highest possible rating a band can receive. This is the 12th consecutive year the band has brought home a superior rating from the Regional Competition! This achievement also sets us up to bring home another Sweepstakes Award this spring, so stay tuned! This past Saturday, the band traveled to Holdenville for the Holdenville Blue & Gold Marching Classic, their final competition for the season. This is a prelims-finals style competition where the band must perform twice in one day. Their first performance pitted them against 20 other bands, with the top 12 highest-scoring bands continuing into finals. Not only did our band make finals, but they also swept all caption awards for their class in the preliminary competition, which included: Outstanding Drum Major High Percussion High Visual High Music 1st Place, class 4A Gold The band represented exceptionally well in the finals competition and performed to the best of their abilities. The crowd and the judges were blown away by the energy we brought and the attention to detail in our show. I am pleased to announce that our "Pride of the Valley" is this year's CHAMPIONS of the Holdenville Blue & Gold Marching Classic!! Elgin also tied with our band for the title of champion, which is a massive compliment as they are a 5A school with a high-caliber program filled with more students AND a color guard. Our band also took home the High Visual and High Percussion captions in the finals competition. This win was a big deal for our band after coming up short to Elgin last year, and we could not be more proud. If you see a band kid, please be sure to congratulate them. They have worked extremely hard this year, and I could not be more pleased with how everything turned out!

Happy Fall Break! We look forward to seeing everyone again on Tuesday, October 17th!