You are invited to a SMACtalk Parent Webinar on January 9th from 6:30-7:30 PM. The guest is Jessica Franklin from the Little Rock FBI. She will share insight and guidance for parents regarding Sextortion and how to initiate those conversations with students.
Here is the link to register: smactalk.info/parent-webinars
We hope you are able to join us. Those that register will receive a Zoom link through the email you registered with.
Thank you so much for partnering with us as we support parents navigating online experiences with their students.
The Tenaris Afterschool Program is canceled for January 4- 5. The program will resume on Monday, January 9th.
We hope you had a restful holiday break! Just a reminder that students return to school Wednesday, January 4. Teachers will be in professional development meetings on Tuesday, January 3. We look forward to seeing each of you soon!
Blytheville Schools will be closed December 19 through January 2. Teachers return on January 3rd for professional development and students return to school on Wednesday, January 4th.
Some important information you need to know about the Chickasaw Classic!
$20 Weekend passes
$8 General Admission
Free for Blytheville employees with school issued ID
Season ticket passes honored and box seating will be enforced
AAA passes allowed
Thanks to all who served for your sacrifice and bravery. Happy Veterans Day!
We welcome Almeta Jackson as our new Child Nutrition Director!
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour.
“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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Registration for Blytheville Elementary School will take place June 21 - 23 and July 18 - 21! The new journey to BES 2022-2023 School Year starts HERE!
All students MUST BE registered before classes begin! THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL in order to ensure that your child gets the best educational placement possible!
Parents please help us by making sure:
Your child is registered!
Your contact information is updated!
Transportation information is correct!
#theBESway
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.
Looking for creative, energetic, elementary certified teachers who want to join the BES’T’ school community ever! If you are not certified, we will help you get there. 🍎 📚 ✏️
Blytheville School District is currently taking applications for Special Education Teacher. Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. For more information, contact Jean Cole, Special Services Director (870) 762-2053.
