Congratulations to Tara Williams, Gurdon High School Teacher of the Year! Ms. Williams has served the Gurdon School District in different capacities since 1991, most recently as GHS Family Consumer Science Teacher. Ms. Williams is retiring from the profession this year. We appreciate her service to the students of the Gurdon School District!
Join our Team! Gurdon Public Schools is a district-wide Professional Learning Community where all staff work together for the benefit of our students within a systemic network of support for all.
We would like to thank Dr. Bray and the Bray Family Medicine staff for giving their time to serve 109 Gurdon student athletes last week. Students in attendance received a free physical and are ready to take on the next year of sports! A gift card drawing was held for students in attendance. Winners were Aiden Hughes and Jace Bradley (not pictured).
All student prescriptions and over the counter medications will need to be picked up by Wednesday this week. Have a GREAT summer!
Enjoy the GHS Class of 2021 Senior Video
https://youtu.be/cLpn2uuTLI8
Due to rain forecasted all day and into the evening, Graduation at 7:00 p.m. will be moved to Cabe Auditorium. Since it will be indoors and we are unable to ensure social distancing, masks will be required to keep all of our guests safe. Thank you for your flexibility and cooperation as we prepare to celebrate our graduates this evening. #BeGreat
**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
