Gurdon Public Schools

**TOMORROW** FREE sports physicals are available to all GPSD student athletes on May 19th in the GHS gym. Students must have a completed and signed physical form when arriving for their scheduled sport appointment time. See schedule below. *Please do not consume energy drinks or large amounts of caffeine prior to physical. 9am- Girls Basketball 9:15am- Cheer 9:30am- Softball 9:45am- Girls track and cross country 10am- Golf, soccer, tennis 10:15am- Baseball 10:30am- Boys track and cross country 10:45am- Boys basketball 11am- Football This will be the ONLY opportunity for free sports physicals offered by the school in partnership with Bray Family Medicine.

Thank you Lady Go-Devils for volunteering today at the food bank. #BEGREAT

SUMMER FOOD BOX We will be offering a summer food box to GPSD students and families. The pickup will be at the GHS Wellness Center (located in the high school) on Monday May 24, 2021 from 10am - 2pm. You will need to call 870-353-5123 Ext. 122 when you arrive in the front parking lot and a staff member will bring the box to your vehicle. If you are in need of food before this date, please contact the Wellness Center at 870-353-5123 Ext. 122 for assistance. Please complete this form to sign up: https://forms.gle/wPakLV66XSGyy6Ro7

Although we try to eliminate educational barriers for students, we cannot always address every need. Therefore, we share information from various agencies, community partners, etc. where those needs might be met. Here is a potentially big way to help our students and their families. Are you struggling to pay rent or utilities because of the pandemic? You may be eligible for up to 15 months of rent and utilities dating back to April 1, 2020. For more information, go to http://ar.gov/rentrelief or 855.RENTARK

Congratulations to McKinlee Manning. She competed at the Meet of Champs yesterday in the 100m hurdles. We are super proud of her!!

The last group of the crosstown bus will be delayed about 15-20 minutes due to an adjustment for the routes. Thanks for your patience!

Check out our Friday at CMS! https://youtu.be/eufH-EfomdU

Thank you to our Teacher Appreciation Week donors (updated)! We appreciate you!

Thank you Kiwanis of Clark County for providing cookies for our staff today!

GHS Commencement Ceremony 2021

From the Arkansas Department of Education: The American Rescue Plan Act signed into law in March 2021, brings an unprecedented $1.25 billion to Arkansas schools. These funds create an opportunity to ensure quality instructional time, provide safe operations of schools, and address the academic, social, emotional, and mental health impacts of COVID-19. It is critical for us as a state to get the input of parents and concerned citizens in order to better understand the impact of the pandemic. We need to be able to plan for the right resources and supports that will help our students emerge from this pandemic stronger. We need your help! Now is the time for your voice to be heard: please take a few minutes to complete the survey at the link provided. Thank you in advance for completing the survey and for sharing it far and wide through your family and community network. We appreciate your feedback as we all work together to move our state’s children forward! Link to survey in English --> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchzgavIT7_VczUzh9eUkMgfPZ5XKjhzzOY2QHcI92gRhoS-g/viewform Link to survey in Spanish --> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYC98DGp5sRZH3f2C2AswKTDbavqhly9uR_GUfTqoLLEb-2Q/viewform

2nd place medalist in 400m relay

McKinlee Manning 2nd place medalist in 100m hurdles

2021 Class 2A State Runner Up BE GREAT

**REMINDER** FREE sports physicals are available to all GPSD student athletes on May 19th. Students may pick up a form from the Wellness Center, their school office, or their coach. Forms turned in by Friday, May 14th will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win one of two $25 gift cards!

SUMMER FOOD BOX We will be offering a summer food box to GPSD students and families. The pickup will be at the GHS Wellness Center (located in the high school) on Monday May 24, 2021 from 10am - 2pm. You will need to call 870-353-5123 Ext. 122 when you arrive in the front parking lot and a staff member will bring the box to your vehicle. Please complete this form to sign up. https://forms.gle/wPakLV66XSGyy6Ro7 If you are in need of food before this date, please contact the Wellness Center at 870-353-5123 Ext. 122 for assistance.

2A STATE TRACK MEET TICKET INFO @ GPSD Cabe Field Tickets are now available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA. Tickets are $6 for ages 5 and up. You will purchase your GoFan tickets using a computer, your tickets will be delivered to the email address you entered when purchasing. You can also download the GoFan mobile app (Apple phones only) and login using this email to access your tickets. This event is a mobile entry event--tickets must be presented on a smart phone for entry. Printed tickets will not be accepted. Only Current Year (2020-21) and Lifetime AAA passes will be accepted unless the venue has reached capacity in actual attendance or pre-sold tickets. No conference/district passes will be accepted. We are excited to host this event and hope to see you there! #BeGreat

Athletic Schedule for the Week

GHS Career Fair was a success!! Thank you to all our community partners for joining us today! We appreciate you all!!

GHS softball advances in the district tournament with a 12-6 victory over Hampton.