Join us by dressing up as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week at Blytheville Primary School! Red Ribbon Week is the perfect opportunity to educate our future leaders on the negative impact drugs and alcohol could cause in their lives.
“The Civil Rights Legacy” On October 28, 2022 in Blytheville, Arkansas at the Nonviolence Youth Summit, the Arkansas MLK Commission will honor “living witnesses to history” and descendants of civil rights champions who are sharing their rich legacies with the next generation of leaders at an awards ceremony. The recipients will also interact with students in breakout sessions prior to the ceremony.
Donaleigh Abernathy-Daughter of Reverend Ralph Abernathy, close friend and mentor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Author of the book, “Partners in History”
Sara Collins Rudolph- “The Fifth Girl, Survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing in Birmingham, Alabama that killed her sister, Addie Mae Collins and four other girls in September of 1963
Dr. Angela Shuttlesworth- Grand daughter of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, co-founder of the South Christian Leadership Conference
Mother Annie Abrams, Educator, Mentor to the Little Rock Nine, the first African American students to integrate Little Rock Central High School
Dr. Bernice A. King, along with her co-author, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson will sign their new book, "It Starts With Me!"
Reigning Miss Arkansas, Ebony Mitchell (www.arkingdream.org)
For more information, contact DuShun Scarbrough at 888-290-KING.
Until further notice, the track on the campus of Blytheville Elementary School will be closed to the community due to construction. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The track on the campus of Blytheville Elementary School will be closed to the community due to construction starting soon. Signs will be posted once construction starts and we will make an announcement once a timeline for construction has been established.
Superintendent, Dr. Veronica Perkins is feeling thankful for passing her CDL skills test and for being trained by one of the best school bus drivers around, Teresa Gibson, Blytheville Transportation Department.
Superintendent Dr. Veronica Perkins was a guest Speaker at the Blytheville Lions Club this week. She spoke about the exciting things going on in Blytheville Schools and goals for the district.
Blytheville Primary appreciates H.I.S. Ministries, members of the Lambda Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and school personnel for helping organize our second Care Closet. Clothing items, while they last, will be available for parents to pick up on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on today, September 13th from 3:30-5:30 PM and Friday, September 16th from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. September 16th is a non-school day for students. Please make plans to check on the progress of your child during one of these times. We hope to see you there.
In an effort to ensure that safety precautions are in place at Blytheville High School, beginning September 1, 2022 anyone entering the building must pass through a metal detector before entry. Safety is a matter that we take very seriously. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we begin this new process.
School will not be in session for students on Friday, September 2nd due to professional development for teachers and Monday, September 5th for Labor Day. Students will return to school on September 6th.
We thank our community volunteers and district staff for serving lunch in the Blytheville High School Cafeteria on yesterday. We appreciate the outpouring of support for our students!
The first day of school for students in Blytheville School district is Monday, August 8th. We look forward to kicking off a great 2022-23 school year!
Join us for Open House at Blytheville Elementary School on August 11th from
4:00-6:00 PM. The event will be held in the BES Cafeteria.
Thank you Nucor Yamato Steel for your donation to the Blytheville School District Back to School Bash! We appreciate your support! #GoChicks
Blytheville School leadership participated in a Community Strategic Planning event with MCEOC and community members on July 29th. The goal is to identify growth opportunities for the district and community partners. We looking forward to better serving our students and community.
Please join us for the Blytheville School District Back to School Bash on August 4th from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM. The event will take place at the Chickasaw Arena. There will be food, blow ups, and informational booths. We hope to see you there!
Join us for the Blytheville Primary Open House on August 2nd from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM . This is a great way for you to meet you child’s teacher and drop off any school supplies. We can’t wait to see you all as we kick off this amazing 2022-2023 school year.
Updated survey link:
As we close out the 2021-22 school year, we would like input from parents on your involvement in your child’s school. Please respond to this survey by Wednesday, June 1st. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDXioL5MV8aRM2-QJ34zAf0VDlw9VkCNwI6NFW3Wiij3ke4Q/viewform?usp%3Dsf_link&source=gmail-imap&ust=1654021173000000&usg=AOvVaw1EwAbFV8xB2bdKvFmHIHjr
Blytheville Odyssey of the Mind teams are headed to OM World Finals in Ames, IA. Thanks to all of our supporters who helped to make this possible.
Due to inclement weather, the BHS Graduation has been moved to Chickasaw Arena. The ceremony will begin at 7:00 PM. Tickets are not needed. Balloons are not allowed in the arena.