“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.
BHS Presents: Ultimate Game Night, and dress up days for 2022 Homecoming.
ANY STUDENT NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE DRESS-UP DAY IS EXPECTED TO BE IN Regular DRESS CODE!
Volunteers Needed!! Next week is Homecoming! We need volunteers to escort our Court down main street. If you have a vehicle, or a cartoon character we would love for your help. Contact Ms. Melissa Hill.
Blytheville High School annual Title I meeting will be held Tuesday, September 20th at 5:30 pm in the BHS Library.
Volleyball Senior Night Postponed Until September 29th
September is a big month for PTO. We will have our annual Title I Meeting meeting starting at 5:30 pm. During our monthly meeting which starts at 6pm officer elections will be held. Join us for an amazing opportunity to worm together to enrich the educational experience.
Senior Volleyball players will be recognized tomorrow night, Thursday September 15th at their game that follows the Junior Varsity. Come and show your support. As a reminder balloons are not allowed in the arena.
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.
We thank our community volunteers and district staff for serving lunch in the Blytheville High School Cafeteria on yesterday. We appreciate the outpouring of support for our students!
Thank you Mr. Monte Hodges for helping out in BHS cafeteria on Monday.
Huge shoutout to the faculty and staff that helped serve the BHS students lunch last week when the cafeteria was shorthanded!
The Blytheville Chickasaws first game of the season is today! The AAA Benefit game happening tonight at 6:00pm against West Memphis. We are monitoring the weather and update if any changes need to be made.
Teachers challenged students & guardians who participated in First Things First on Monday to Collaborate, Communicate Effectively, Write Critically, Exhibit Knowledge & Thinking! Thank you to the guardians who spent time with us at BHS for this snapshot of our days to come.
Our week started off great with a meet and great breakfast provided by Nucor. Thanks for investing in our BHS staff Monday!
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!
