Parson Hills Elementary

Springdale School District Car Seat Giveaway. Please read carefully below.

Hello! My name is Amy Ritchey and this is my 22nd year in education and my 6th year at Parson Hills. Before arriving at Parson Hills, my career in education took me to several interesting places around the world. I started my teaching adventure in Bakersfield, California. Then I spent six years at the International School of Bangkok, Thailand. Returning to the states, I led a classroom in Houston, Texas, and in 2014 I moved to Northwest Arkansas, taking a position at Shaw Elementary School here in Springdale. It all started back in 2000, when I graduated from Texas A&M University at Kingsville (go Javelinas!) with a degree in elementary education. I continued my education at California State University, focusing on Special Education. In 2018, I earned a Masters in School Leadership from Arkansas State University. I am also proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher. I come from a very large family in Texas. I have five siblings (one brother and four sisters) as well as 17 nieces and nephews and 17 great-nieces and great-nephews. I live in Fayetteville with my husband, Adam, and have an awesome stepson, Jackson, who is currently a junior at the University of Arkansas. We are proud dog owners of a very beautiful and sweet dog named Ziva. In my spare time, I love to be outdoors, working in my yard, and planting flowers. I also love kayaking and birdwatching.

Springdale School District Car Seat Giveaway!

Congratulations 5th Grade Lexia Award Winners!

My name is Heather Fox and this is my third year as the school counselor at Parson Hills Elementary. Beau is my therapy dog and he loves to come to school and be with students and teachers everyday. I have been married to my husband Brandon for 23 years and we have two children, Madyson and Mason. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family, watching movies, and baking. I am proud to be a Parson Hills Panther!!

Congratulations to this week’s 4th Grade Lexia Award Winners!

Congratulations to this week’s 3rd Grade Lexia Award Winners!

Congratulations to this week’s 2nd Grade Lexia Award Winners!

Congratulations to this week’s 1st Grade Lexia Award Winners!

Congratulations to this week’s Kindergarten Lexia Award Winners!

Food Pantry today after school from 3:15-4:15!

3rd grade practiced multiplying by 2s and 5s with a game called Multiple Mania. Students had to get 4 answers in a row to win the game while also playing defense and blocking their opponent from getting 4 in a row first!

Ms. Roberts' students are working hard writing summaries. They are writing summaries based on our read aloud The Year of the Dog, as well as wordless pixar clips.

Ms. Roberts' students are working hard writing summaries. They are writing summaries based on our read aloud The Year of the Dog, as well as wordless pixar clips.

My name is Ally Passmore and I’m a 4th grade teacher at Parson Hills Elementary. I’ve been blessed to spend 8 wonderful years at Parson Hills teaching some of the coolest kiddos around. I truly feel that I was born to be a teacher! I love knowing that I get to wake up everyday and walk into a room full of kids who are going to change the world. When I’m not at school, I enjoy crafting, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and curling up with a hot cup of coffee. This school year is going to be the best one yet! I can’t wait to see what all our Panthers can accomplish.

Hi, my name is Tonya Martin and I teach 4th grade. Thank you Sandy Blachard for writing my bio! I have been best friends with Tonya for over 23 years. Tonya's energy and love of people is what made us quick friends. Years later Tonya accepted a leadership role with my company, she was immediately accepted and liked. Tonya has a way of making you feel like you are the only one in the room, she makes you feel special, and she truly wants to hear what you have to say. She is a great listener. When Tonya decided to switch career paths it was during a stage in her life when most would be looking towards the future for retirement, not a career change....but not Tonya..she was not going to settle. She had a calling bigger than anything she had been a part of thus far. She put on her big girl panties, enrolled at the U of A and started on her path to become a teacher. I was so jealous in a way, she was stepping out and doing it!! Making things happen for her instead of letting things happen to her. Teaching is her calling. It's what she had been doing her whole life. She just lights up seeing others shine. Tonya will never put herself in the spotlight, she prefers to be a shadow to someone else's light. If you were to go into Tonya's classroom, you will feel the warmth she provides to her kids. Yes, they are HER kids. She cultivates kindness in her classroom...no room for bullies or unkindness. She has a connection with each individual student beyond just the outside layer. Her kids respond to her, the youngest of hearts can tell who has their backs. Tonya has been a teacher for many years, and I always get so tickled when she tells me about older students (who were in her class years before) coming by to see her. Tonya is truly a difference maker in the lives she touches. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, friends, fur babies (Dakota & Bella) and crafting. She loves to cheer on her Panthers and Razorbacks!!

I am blessed to be part of our Panther family. This is my 5th year working here as the Registrar. My job is so much fun as I get to meet all the little, cute smiling faces that come through the office to enroll! I love being part of an awesome team. We are here to help every student succeed. In my free time I love spending time with my husband, daughter, my poodle and chihuahua and my friends. I enjoy hiking, biking, watching a good movie, eating and laughing! Rest assured your children are in the best school district with the best teachers and staff 💞 Rosie Rodriguez

My name is Katlyn Murray and I teach Kindergarten! This is my 7th year teaching in the Springdale School District. I grew up in Springdale schools and my boys go to Springdale schools, so we ❤️ Springdale!! I have two kiddos, Peyton and Lincoln and two dogs, Maggie and Luna! I love being a part of the Panther family! I’m excited for this school year!!

Tomorrow is Pajama Day!!!

Our Third grade puzzle club has learned patience and perseverance while putting puzzles together. We have also formed new friendships and enjoyed time spent together with our Parson Hills family.