The time is drawing near to bring back the Bulldogs! As you make preparations for the first day of school, please take a moment to read the district's Ready for Learning Re-Entry Plan. Within the plan, you will find specific information related to daily health screenings, required face coverings for Grades 4-12, and academic options.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's building principal. We are here to serve you and your family.
Ready for Learning Operational Plan Link: https://bit.ly/2XW4UD3
Virtual Academy Support Night will be held on Thursday, August 20. This session will support you in navigating the Buzz Learning Management System and the Lincoln Learning online curriculum. K-5 will meet in the Elementary cafeteria. 6-12 students will meet in the High School Cafeteria. Please attend one of the following times: 4:00, 5:30, or 7:00. You will receive your login information and computer equipment at the meeting.
Students who are transitioning to a new building and/or new to our district: An on-site Open House will be hosted on August 20, 2020 from 5PM - 7PM.
5:00-5:30 A-G (Kindergarten, Sixth, and Ninth Grade Students)
5:30-6:00 H-N (Kindergarten, Sixth, and Ninth Grade Students)
6:00-6:30 O-Z (Kindergarten, Sixth, and Ninth Grade Students)
6:30-7:00 New Bald Knob Students
Virtual Students Only: Each building will contact the parents/guardians of virtual students to schedule a time to pick up technology equipment and supplies on the evening of August 20, 2020. In addition to pick up supplies, a brief informational session will be provided to introduce parents to Lincoln Learning. At this time, you will also receive login information. Additional information will be shared by the building principal.
For All Returning Students: A Virtual Open House will also be posted on the district website.
https://bit.ly/2PFb85G
Check out our Bulldog Bulletin for August!
https://www.smore.com/a3npy
Friday is the deadline to register for the September ACT. Contact Mrs. McKinney at Dana.mckinney@baldknobschools.org if you have any questions.
Bringing Back the Bulldogs: Our teachers have spent the past few weeks engaging in professional development to help better serve our students. Please enjoy our Welcome Back video: https://bit.ly/3gBvV69
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Bringing Back the Bulldogs:
We are excited to welcome the Bulldogs back to school on August 24, 2020. We know we are stronger and better together as a school family. Please see the full calendar for specific dates.
At Bald Knob Public Schools, we recognize the importance of our students being well-equipped for learning. We are very excited to announce that the district will provide school supplies for all K-12 grade students for the 2020-2021 school year except for backpacks. We look forward to seeing you in August.
Looking for more understanding about the 2020-2021 instructional options you have for your children? Bald Knob Public Schools is here to help. The district is offering both on-site and remote learning. We stand committed to serve you and your children to the best of our ability. If you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to us at (501) 724-3273.
Bringing Back the Bulldogs…
Please see the attached video links for more information on our Ready for Learning Plan options.
Virtual Learning Plan Video: https://bit.ly/3jvlYc3
Blended Learning Plan Video: https://bit.ly/3fSsxTV
Good afternoon! All preregistration forms that were not picked up at the elementary school this week will be mailed out on Monday. Please return all forms to the elementary main office July 17-July 31 from 8:00-3:00. T Your HAC accounts will not work until the schedules are created. Once schedules are ready, you will receive a notification. Have a wonderful weekend, Bulldog family!
Bald Knob Public Schools has partnered with ARCare and Save the Children to provide a virtual Summer Boost program to keep students engaged in reading and math throughout the summer break.
After a vigorous competition, Jack Byrd participated in the Save the Children's Virtual Summer Boost program. He interacted with staff and completed activities for reading and math. He read dozens of books over the four week period. Great job, Jack!
Reminder: Tomorrow, July 14, we will have a Virtual Academy parent meeting at the High School gymnasium. A presentation for K-5 parents will be from 5:30-6:00PM preceding a presentation for parents of students in grades 6-12 from 6:30-7:00. Face masks will be required to attend the meeting.
Click on the link to see frequently asked questions: https://bit.ly/3gTHghx
Pre-registration will look different this upcoming school year. On Wednesday, July 15th from 8:00am-3:00pm & Thursday, July 16th from 8:00am - 7:00pm, families are asked to come and pick up all pre-reg packets at the elementary main office. This process will be similar to how we distributed AMI packets. Completed packets may be returned to the elementary office from July 17th - July 31st from 8:00am - 3:00pm.
After all information is entered into the database, families will be notified via FB, school website, and Thrillshare that schedules and class lists are available to access via HAC. At this time, you will be able to request any possible changes. Paper versions of schedules and class placement will be available for pick up if you are unable to access the information electronically.
Attention graduates and guests: Please read thoroughly read the information regarding all things graduation.
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Earlier this week a survey was sent to families for parents/guardians to provide input regarding students' needs as we prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.
If you have not already completed the family survey about your students' needs for instruction in the fall, please do so.
Each family who completes the survey will have their family's name placed in a drawing for a prize. Each building will have one family winner. If you have already submitted the survey for your family, your name is already entered in the drawing.
The drawing will take place on Monday morning. Please do not delay. This information will assist the school in providing the very best learning environment for your child(ren).
Survey Link: https://bit.ly/3ftkaxm
The Bald Knob Public School District is planning for the 2020-2021 school year. We would like parent input as we plan. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey to help us determine the current needs of our students for instruction in the fall.
Survey Link: https://bit.ly/3ftkaxm
The Bald Knob School District is grieving today as we come to terms with the loss of one of our elementary school students. Counseling services will be coordinated by Ms. Teresa Johnson, elementary school counselor, for students, parents, and staff in need. To coordinate services, call (501) 827-4175. Please keep the family of the student, friends, students, and staff in your thoughts and prayers.
Good Afternoon. This is Lisa Moore, H. L. Lubker Elementary Principal. Due to Covid 19, our kindergarten and preschool graduations were not able to be held or rescheduled. In order to celebrate each preschool and kindergarten graduate, the Bald Knob School District has placed our Preschool and Kindergarten graduate signs in the grassy lot on the corner of Pine and Cleveland streets. Please feel free to drive by and/or take pictures. The district will make arrangements to get each child their sign at a later date. Congratulations graduates.
Good afternoon, Bulldogs!
This is Melissa Gipson, Superintendent of Bald Knob Schools. Several community members notified the Bald Knob School District Administration about a racially insensitive social media post made by a district employee. The posting was later shared by another Facebook user, which led to other district employees commenting or liking the post. While the district does not believe the employee made the original posting with malicious intent, the posting shows poor judgment, a lack of cultural awareness, and does not reflect the district’s values.
This unfortunate incident has offended many people in our community and reflects the need to provide additional diversity/cultural sensitivity and social media training for our staff. These trainings will be conducted before the start of the 2020-2021 school year. The district will take the appropriate steps to address this situation, and use this incident as an opportunity to deepen our conversation on inclusiveness and cultural awareness.
I appreciate your support as we grow stronger together through this difficult situation.