2024-25 School Calendar
school starts Aug. 12th π«π«
See you soon! π
We are ready to see you π
Start Date Information
https://www.greenwoodk12.com/page/orientation-information
ππβ¨ ORIENTATION INFORMATION
https://www.greenwoodk12.com/page/orientation-information
2024-25 school year information.
2024-2025 Meal Prices ππ
ππIt's that time again!
UPDATE RETURNING STUDENTS INFO.
All returning students need to update their information annually βΌ
This ensures that our contact information and alert message systems are kept current and effective.
ππEmails are going out to the first listed guardian with the snapcode to use to update.
Thank you!
Substitute Teachers Meeting!
Why become a substitute teacher?
- Flexible work schedule
- Make a difference
- Support and enrich your community
Exciting News! π The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) proudly sponsors the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA), celebrating exceptional biology educators in grades 7-12 across all 50 states.
This year, we're thrilled to announce that Dr. Mark Travis from GHS has been honored with the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Arkansas! His dedication to teaching biology science, his collaborative spirit within the school, and his outstanding relationships with students have set him apart. Congratulations, Dr. Travis! π
ππ Greenwood students will be collecting school supplies to " Fill the Bus" at Walmart on July 26th and 27th.
Thank you for your support! π
#UnitedWayFS
πCongratulations to 2024 Senior Anna Trusty!
Anna has been selected to attend the 2024 ESPN Espy Awards in Los Angeles this week!π
ππK-6th Grade Supply Lists βπ
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Happy 4th of July! Let us celebrate this great country, the blessing of freedom, and the privileges that come with it.
Enjoy and stay safe.
Congratulations to Anna Trusty and Brooklyn Woolsey for helping lead the west to a 73-68 win over the east in the AHSCA all star game. Anna Trusty was named MVP of the game. ππ
The Greenwood Board of Education named Mr. Devin West the Director of Bands for the Greenwood Schools for the 2024-25 school year.
Welcome to Greenwood West family!
Devin West holds a Bachelor of Instrumental Music Education from Henderson State
University, a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from the University of Arkansas in
Monticello, and an Education Specialist Degree from Arkansas State University in
Jonesboro.
Mr. West started his career in Gurdon Arkansas where the band program won a State
Championship at the State Marching Band Contest and multiple sweepstakes awards
for the concert bands. From there, Mr. West would go on to Pottsville High School. The
Pottsville High School Band has consistently medaled at the State Marching Band
Contest, earned a bronze medal at the Bands of America Regional in Memphis
Tennessee, earned the State Sweepstakes Award for Arkansas, and was the Reserve
Honor Ensemble for the AAAA Classification at State Concert Contest.
Mr. West and his wife, Kelsey, are very excited to become a part of the community in
Greenwood. They have two boys, Lucas and Jameson.
Happy Father's Day! ππ
Celebrating all the dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures who inspire and support our students. Your dedication and love shape our community and our future.
Thank you for your strength and kindness. Enjoy your special day!
Families now have more ways to get their kids the nutrition they need in summer when school meals arenβt available. USDAβs SUN programs offer convenient, flexible options to help kids reach their full potential!
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Summer Meal sites:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder
After an incredible 34-year teaching career, with 21 of those years dedicated to the Greenwood School District, Joel Sillavan, GHS band director has announced his retirement.
Thank you Mr. Sillavan for your service to the Greenwood School District! Enjoy your retirement.π
Bulldog Online Learning
Students of the Month for April and May:
Evelyn Pointer, Delainey Phillips, Lily Norgaar, and Hudsen Blaylock (not pictured).
Interested in Preschool for the 2024-25 school year? π
Information available now! π
The Greenwood School District is pleased to announce the appointment of James Halitzka as the new Head Girls' Basketball Coach for Greenwood High School. Coach Halitzka brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the Lady Bulldogs program. During his tenure at Bergman High School, Coach Halitzka led the girls' basketball team to two 3A State Championships, in 2022 and 2024. He boasts an impressive overall record of 430 career wins over 15 seasons, with a remarkable 187-22 record in the past five years. During this time, the Bergman varsity girls' basketball team held a 56-game winning streak. Coach Halitzka was also selected as a coach in this year's AHSCA All-Star Game for the third time in his career. Coach Halitzka and his wife, Tammera, have a daughter, Jacey, who will be a Greenwood High School sophomore next year. Please help us in welcoming Coach Halitzka to the Bulldog family!