Making a Difference in the Lives of Children
Partners in Education (PIE) is a volunteer program designed to build effective partnerships between the community and local school districts to promote and enhance student learning.
What is Partners in Education?
Vision of the Partners in Education program is:
- To lead others to meet the challenge of developing top-quality public education partnerships through expanded training opportunities, Lunch Buddies, Tutoring, and other contribution areas.
- To enhance the learning place and make students better prepared for future decisions.
What do Partners offer students?
There are different levels of partnerships ranging from Lunch Buddies to Tutors to Circle Partners, all of which address aspects of the PIE needs. Some of the activites included from the partnerships include the following:
- Lunch Buddies
- Career Orientation
- Tutoring
- School Event Participation
- Job Shadowing
- Christmas Sponsorship
- and much more!
What can being a Partner bring to a company or organization?
- Recognition
- Community Service Projects aided by students
- A better prepared workforce
- The satisfaction of making a difference in a child's life
If your business is a Chamber member and you would like to become a Partner in Education or would like more information, please contact us.
2026-27 Partners in Education
| School | Business Partners |
|---|---|
| GCT High School | Black River Technical College, Sonic Drive-In #6804 |
| GCT JR School | Education Solution Services, Martin Sprocket & Gear, Delta Asphalt |
| GCT Middle School | First National Bank, Axis, LLC |
| GCT Intermediate |
Walmart Supercenter, |
| GCT Elementary | Baptist Memorial Healthcare - Paragould, Simmons Bank |
| GCT Primary | Flower Shop Network, Sonic Drive In #5127 Ridge Kids Dental |
| Paragould High School | Black River Technical College, Southern Bank, Lance Beasley Roofing |
| Paragould Jr High | Walmart Supercenter, Regions Bank Blue Sky Technologies |
| Oak Grove Middle School | Centennial Bank, Scooter's Coffee |
| Oak Grove Elementary |
Paragould Emerging Professionals, |
| Woodrow Wilson |
Education Solution Services, |
| Baldwin Elementary | Ridge Kids Dental, Utility Trailer |
| Paragould Primary | First National Bank, Greenbrier Companies - Paragould |
| School of the 21st Century |
Baptist Memorial Healthcare - Paragould, |
| Crowley's Ridge Academy | Sonic Drive In #5127, Unico Bank |
| Marmaduke Schools | Education Solution Services, Greenbrier Companies - Marmaduke |
| St. Mary's Catholic School | Ridge Kids Dental |
