The boys basketball games against Pocahontas that were scheduled for Monday, January, 2nd are cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. They will be rescheduled at a later time. We apologize for the inconvenience. The safety of our students, staff, and families are our top priority.
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!
Happy New Year!
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
The Blytheville Social Art Club donated School Spirit Scarves to the Blytheville High School Cheerleaders. Pictured are BSA members Venita Nichols, Rose Nichols, BHS Cheer Coach-Keonna Harris and Superintendent Dr. Veronica Perkins. We thank them for their generosity and thoughtfulness in helping to spread Chickasaw Pride.
Thanks to all who served for your sacrifice and bravery. Happy Veterans Day!
We welcome Almeta Jackson as our new Child Nutrition Director!
The Blytheville High School PTO will be selling Chickasaw Pride T-Shirts at the main gate at the Haley Field during the Blytheville vs Rivercrest Football game on Friday, November 4th. Sales will start at 5:30 PM. All sizes are $10 each.
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour.
Join us by dressing up as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week at Blytheville Primary School! Red Ribbon Week is the perfect opportunity to educate our future leaders on the negative impact drugs and alcohol could cause in their lives.
“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.
Superintendent, Dr. Veronica Perkins is feeling thankful for passing her CDL skills test and for being trained by one of the best school bus drivers around, Teresa Gibson, Blytheville Transportation Department.
Superintendent Dr. Veronica Perkins was a guest Speaker at the Blytheville Lions Club this week. She spoke about the exciting things going on in Blytheville Schools and goals for the district.
Blytheville Primary appreciates H.I.S. Ministries, members of the Lambda Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and school personnel for helping organize our second Care Closet. Clothing items, while they last, will be available for parents to pick up on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
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.
In an effort to ensure that safety precautions are in place at Blytheville High School, beginning September 1, 2022 anyone entering the building must pass through a metal detector before entry. Safety is a matter that we take very seriously. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we begin this new process.
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.
