Today BKPS welcomed students from the Searcy School District's EAST lab to our campus. These lovely ladies came to tour our mobile library bus. They are in the beginning phase of creating their own mobile library for the Searcy School District and wanted to come see our bus and ask questions about the process so they could go back and present their project idea to their district administration. Great group of girls with fantastic questions. Dr. Bobby Hart, you should be very proud.
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On September 25, Math Storytelling Day encourages everyone to tell stories through math. This is a day to appreciate all the ways math enhances our daily lives. The day is a great opportunity to get children excited about math through stories and games. Math stories can include logic, patterns, puzzles and numbers. Tell math jokes and sing songs about math. It’s an excellent way to explore math and promote learning. #MathStorytellingDay
The Bald Knob School Board will meet Monday, September 25, at 6:00pm in the MS/HS Cafeteria.
Good afternoon, Elementary Families!
This week's Family Newsletter Includes:
-Upcoming Events including Bingo for Books
-Box Tops Announcement
and more.
Go Bulldogs!
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National Punctuation Day is a celebration of the lowly comma, correctly used quotation marks, and other proper uses of periods, semicolons, and the ever-mysterious ellipsis.
Looking for a job with a competitive salary, on-the-job training with one-on-one tutoring, and great hours with the opportunity for more? Work for Bald Knob Public Schools as a bus driver. Apply at https://baldknobschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=349 or contact Marcy Dugger at 501-724-3273 Ext. 101 or marcy.dugger@baldknobschools.org.
Happy first day of Fall 2023.
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11 Sep 2023 Bald Knob’s new boogie
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By Kelli Reep
It was a sea of bulldog blue at Bald Knob Public Schools’ back-to-school breakfast for teachers and staff on Aug. 7. The theme “We Grow Together” set the stage for the school year’s vision and 1970s décor, door prizes and other treats were given to encourage teachers and staff throughout the year.
Bald Knob Mayor Gary Looney attended with Balk Knob Police Chief Larry House, as well as Volunteer Fire Department Chief Danny Holobaugh and Southern Bank’s Vince Vire, a community partner. Bald Knob Board of Education members and the Superintendent and Rotary President Melissa Gipson also participated in the event. John Blankenship, transportation director, led the prayer.
Board of Education Secretary Paul Johnston said the focus of teachers and staff must be the students. “We can’t be content with status quo and daily routines that aren’t working,” he said. “There may be a better way to lead, and it takes hard work and dedication to get our students to achieve more.”
The breakfast included fruit pizza with assorted fresh fruit slices, biscuits and sausage gravy, bacon, ham and sausage, hashbrown casserole, scrambled eggs, coffee, orange juice and punch. Popcorn balls and door prizes were also given to raffle ticket winners, and attendees could have photos taken at two photo booths, including a peace sign and 1970s-era Volkswagen bus. Paul Johnston, secretary of the Board of Education, gave the vision for the school year, “Working Together to See Students Achieve at Higher Levels.”
Kellie Smith, director of Bald Knob Public Education Foundation and a fifth-grade teacher at H.B. Luker Elementary School, discussed how the foundation gives scholarships to seniors at graduation to help with college, vocational and trade school expenses. Last year, the foundation granted 20 scholarships worth about $22,000. Funds for the scholarships come from people in the community, as well as teachers and staff within the school district.
Tammy Glaze (from left), Davissa Brimer and Kari Smith, all Kindergarten teachers at H.L. Lubker Elementary School at Bald Knob Public Schools, go all in on the 1970s theme at the back-to-school breakfast.
“We are embarking on an incredible journey of learning this year with great opportunities for positive celebrations ahead,” Gipson said. “Our schools have been hard at work over the summer, ensuring the upcoming academic year is one of growth, learning and safety. Our teachers and staff are delighted to welcome our students back to school and dedicated to providing them with the highest quality education and support. We are committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where each student can thrive and excel in our district’s core values—pride, achievement and integrity.”
The first day of school was Aug. 14. Formed in 1897 from the Shady Grove District, Bald Knob Public Schools has grown from a two-teacher school to a campus housing an early childhood center and elementary, middle and high schools. Accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education, Bald Knob Public Schools encompasses almost 184 square miles in White and Jackson counties and serves Bald Knob and portions of Bradford, Russell and Judsonia. For more information visit baldknobschools.org.
The Bald Knob School Board will meet tonight at 5:30pm for a special meeting in the Administration Building.
On behalf of the Bald Knob School Board and Superintendent Melissa Gipson, you are cordially invited to join us at the annual Report to the Public as our district celebrates the great things happening at BKPS.
We are delighted to spotlight and host a performance from the award winning Bald Knob Bulldog Band.
Southern Bank will provide a hot dog, chips and drink for patrons.
For those students who need a second shot at their senior pictures, retake day is TOMORROW in the high school gym.
🌟 Advantages of PLCs
On September 25 and 26 at BKPS, we will host All Day Systems of Support: PLC Coaching. For more information, visit at https://www.baldknobschools.org/.
Together, let's make this September a month to remember, celebrating the power of regular school attendance and the bright future it creates for our students! 🗓️🏫
Let's do this! 💪
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