City leaders met with Superintendent Bobby Ashley for “Sandwiches with the Sup” today, discussing how we can work together for Blytheville. We are excited to move forward! #community
Students: It may not always be your favorite thing, but getting this education is so worth it. Interim testing is just around the corner and we know you can continue to grow. #workhard #succeed
The Blytheville Lady Chickasaws (0-10) fell to Pocahontas 8-25, 6–25, 16-25 on Sept. 20 at the Auxiliary Gym, and the JV Lady Chickasaws (0-10) also lost to Pocahontas 8-25 earlier.
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-10) on Sept. 20 were beaten at the Auxiliary Gym by Pocahontas 5-25, 5-25, and the JV Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-9) slipped to the “B” Junior Lady Redskins 14-25.
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The Blytheville Lady Chickasaws (0-9) on Sept. 18 were controlled 4-25, 8-25, 13-25 by Brookland in volleyball action at the Auxiliary Gym, and the JV Lady Chickasaws (0-9) fell to the “B” Lady Bearcats 6-25.
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-9) on Sept. 18 sustained 6-25, 3-25 losses to Brookland at the Auxiliary Gym, and the Blytheville Middle School eighth-graders (0-8) lost 6-25. The seventh grade girls (0-8-1) also were defeated 6-25, 4-25.
The Blytheville Middle School seventh grade Junior Chickasaws (1-1) on Sept. 18 whipped up on Marion Red 32-0 at Haley Field.
We are incredibly proud (and not at all surprised) that our Speech Therapist, Melissa Moriarty won the Volunteer of the Quarter award from Blytheville Chamber of Commerce! Congratulations, and thank you for your passion and commitment.
How can you get involved and share your gifts? #MotivationforMonday
(Here's a great place to start: Parent Teacher Conferences are tomorrow!)
On October 15 there will be a Chamber of Commerce Candidate’s Forum at the BHS auditorium. Starting at 6 pm, featuring candidates for Blytheville City Council, Blytheville mayor and Mississippi County Judge. No admission, sponsored by EA Realtors Association. Be informed!
Parent Teacher Conferences were a success yesterday! If you couldn't make it, join us on Tuesday from 3:30-6:30!
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Chickasaws on Sept. 13 were shut out at West Memphis Wonder 16-0 and fall to 1-2 in the nonconference season.
The Blytheville Lady Chickasaws volleyball team (0-8) on Sept. 11 lost three games to Batesville Southside 13-25, 6-25, 9-25 at the Auxiliary Gym, and the “B” Lady Chickasaws (0-8) absorbed a 10-25 defeat.
The Blytheville High School 9th grade Jr. Lady Chickasaws (0-8) lost to Batesville Southside 3-25, 1-25 on Sept. 11 at the Auxiliary Gym. The “B” Jr. Lady Chickasaws (0-7) were defeated 6-25, and the Blytheville Middle School 7th grade Jr. Lady Chicks (0-7-1) fell 17-25, 13-25.
The Blytheville Middle School seventh grade Junior Chickasaws on Sept. 11 were silenced by Wynne 20-0 in their season opener at Haley Field.
The Blytheville Lady Chickasaws volleyball team (0-7) was unable to win at Valley View on Sept. 10, losing 2-25, 10-25, 7-25. The JV Lady Chickasaws (0-7) also lost 5-25 to the “B” Lady Blazers.
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-7) on Sept. 10 lost at Valley View 6-25, 4-25. The “B” Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-6) were beaten 2-25, and the Blytheville Middle School seventh grade Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-6, 1-1) absorbed 11-25, 9-25 setbacks.
Parent Teacher Conferences are the perfect opportunity to act as a team with your child and their teacher to help them grow throughout the year!
http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/tips-successful-parent-teacher-conferences-your-childs-school
Today is National Suicide Prevention Day. We at Blytheville Schools take suicide very seriously, and we want each of our students and staff to get the help and support they need if this is a reality for them or a loved one.
Know the Warning Signs of Suicide
A person in acute risk for suicidal behavior most often will show:
Warning Signs of Acute Risk:
-Threatening to hurt or kill him or herself, or talking of wanting to hurt or kill him/herself; and or,
-Looking for ways to kill him/herself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means; and/or,
-Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide, when these actions are out of the ordinary.
-Increased substance (alcohol or drug) use
-No reason for living; no sense of purpose in life
-Anxiety, agitation, unable to sleep or sleeping all of the time
-Feeling trapped - like there's no way out
-Hopelessness
-Withdrawal from friends, family and society
-Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge
-Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking
-Dramatic mood changes
-Giving away prized possessions
If you observe these signs in anyone, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a referral.
To learn more about youth suicide, risk factors, and how to help, visit http://www.suicidology.org/ncpys/warning-signs-risk-factors