PLEASE READ: Due to incoming winter weather, we will be dismissing early TODAY, 11/14. BES and BPS (grades K-5) will dismiss at 2:00 today. BMS and BHS will dismiss at 2:15. Please make arrangements for your students. Tenaris after school program WILL NOT MEET.
Join us for Parent Teacher Conferences TODAY 3:30-6:30! There will also be a FAFSA filing event at BHS for anyone who needs it.
Today is #WorldKindnessDay - how are you celebrating with acts of kindness?
Friday’s Girls Basketball Game vs. Wynne at home has been cancelled.
PLEASE READ: On 11/28 we will have an early out for ALL campuses. Students will be dismissed at noon and teachers/staff will stay for professional development. All buses will run their usual routes at noon. Parents, please make plans for your children to be home that afternoon!
About tonight's playoff game: AAA has to give permission along with signed contracts for any media. If you come tonight we ask that you do not go live or record for publication. We could be fined big and could possibly cause issues for our school district in regards to AAA!
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Chickasaws (0-2) on Nov. 8 succumbed to West Memphis East 57-47 at the BHS Gym, and the Blytheville Middle School eighth grade Junior Chickasaws (0-2) also dropped a 44-33 decision to the Red Imps.
The Blytheville Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-2) on Nov. 8 remained winless after losing to West Memphis East 38-15 at the BHS Gym.
We received word this morning before school that a student at BMS was threatening to have a gun with them. We have investigated this and found there was no weapon, and this was an empty threat. The campus has been secured and our school day will continue as planned.
Don’t miss this month’s Chamber luncheon with our very own Bobby Ashley as the guest speaker!
Giveaway alert!! Our Chickasaw Marching Band will be giving a free popcorn and drink to the first 100 fans who come to Friday night’s playoff game! You’ll receive a voucher at the ticket booth and cash it in at the concession stand! Come out and support our Chickasaws!!
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Chickasaws on Nov. 6 dropped a 65-58 double-overtime decision at West Memphis Wonder in their 2018-19 season opener, and the Blytheville Middle School eighth grade Junior Chickasaws also lost to the Lions 26-20.
Are you ready for some Chickasaw football?! Admission for Friday's play-off game will be $6 per person (adults, children and all students). All season ticket holders will maintain their box seats but will also be required to pay the $6 admission fee. Kickoff is at 7PM.
Students from BMS and BHS met with Superintendent Bobby Ashley and Community Development Coordinator Allison Turner today and shared their thoughts and ideas on building an even better school. We are so proud of these students for their thoughtfulness and maturity! #GoChicks
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Chickasaws (1-6, 2-8) on Nov. 1 ended their 2018 campaign by losing to Forrest City 26-14 at Haley Field.
BMS students and GT sponsor Diane Hay presented to Rotary Club today about their time at Space Camp in Huntsville. We’re so proud of them for their teamwork! #BestMission
Mark your calendar for these upcoming performances!
11/6 at 6:00 pm: "10 Ways to Survive the End of the World" - Play @ BHS auditorium
12/4 from 5:00-7 pm: Chickasaw caroling
12/13 at 6:00 pm: Holiday Music Spectacular @ BHS auditorium featuring choir, band, and dance
November is the 49th annual National Career Development Month. Check out some of these tips from USA Today on how to get ahead professionally!
1. Get involved! You can join a student organization, write for the student newspaper, complete a research project or try out for the next theatre production. It is amazing how much you can accomplish if you simply just show up.
2. Speak with, or shadow, a professional in your future career field.
2. Enrich your network. Reconnect with your previous supervisors. Staying in touch will help you secure future references, and maintaining those relationships will potentially provide job leads.
3. Make a quick list of your accomplishments during the past year for your future resume.
4. Write your "elevator speech" - what you might say if you bump into someone in the elevator - summarizing your education, experience and career goals. You never know when you might run into someone who can connect you to your dream job.
5. Read about careers
6. Complete a career inventory to identify the top occupations that match your interests. Speak with your teachers and counselors to learn more about these resources.
7. Browse some college or university catalogs and identify three course descriptions that sound engaging. That could direct you to a future path you might not have considered!
8. Locate at least three blogs that you can follow to stay informed of best practices and current trends in your field. If you are feeling ambitious, make a comment on one of their posts.
9. Many employers are using behavior-based interview questions which require you to share a story that demonstrates a specific skill. Assess your accomplishments during the past year to identify a time you solved a problem, worked on a team or managed a large project. Remember to provide evidence that demonstrates your effectiveness.
10. Identify your favorite classes, past achievements and hobbies. Assess if these interests align with your career goals or academic major.
11. Talk with upper-class students in the major you are considering to solicit their advice and to learn more about the program.
12. Talk with friends and family about their own professional journey. Inquire about the process they utilized to select their careers and achieve their goals. You might be surprised to discover a shared experience or a helpful technique.
13. Conduct a mock professional job search to identify the qualifications you will need in the future. Find a job you love on CareerBuilder or Monster. Identify the qualifications that employers are seeking and develop a plan to satisfy these criteria in the future.
14. Review the privacy settings of Facebook and other social networks you use to ensure that your personal information is protected. (Future employers check out what you post!)
15. Listen to your voicemail through the lens of your future employers. More than likely, they do not want to enjoy the music while their party is being reached. They also do not want to contact iluvcarebears@randomemail.com. Update your contact information to ensure you make a professional first impression.
16. Say, “Thank you.” Send a personal note to someone who has invested in your professional or educational development.
23. Volunteer. You’ll not only give back to the community, but you will also gain valuable job skills and confirm your career interests.
24. Locate at least three organizations that interest you as a future employee. Like them on Facebook or visit their websites to learn more about their opportunities.
25. Engage in conversations with a mentor, faculty member, staff member or respected peer about your career goals.
The 3rd Annual Chickasaw Madness will be Monday, November 5th starting at 4:30 PM with the 7th Grade boys & finishing with the High School Boys at 6:00 PM. Come get a sneak peek of your 7th-12th Grade boys basketball teams & help us kick off the season. These boys have been working hard all off-season & are ready to have great seasons. See you Monday! #ChickNation
The Blytheville Middle School team won Best Mission at space camp!! We are so proud!! #ChickasawPride
