WAYLAND PARKER
Wayland Atlee Parker II grew up and has lived in Greenwood, Arkansas all of his life. He attended Greenwood Schools from first grade through the twelfth grade and was Co-Valedictorian for the Class of 1975. He received his Associate's Degree from Westark Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree from Hendrix College, and finished his education with the Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville. After passing the Arkansas Bar he joined his father, Lefty Parker, in the general practice of law in Greenwood and focused primarily on criminal law, probate, and domestic relations for more than four decades. Wayland was elected and served as the Greenwood District Court Judge from 1991 through December of 2012 when he retired. Prior to serving as District Judge, he was the City Attorney for the City of Greenwood for many years and also served as the County Attorney for the city of Hartford and the City of Huntington for about five years prior to taking the judgeship.
Wayland and his wife, Barbara, have three children, Wayland III, Natalie and Lauren, all of whom attended Greenwood Schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Wayland was on Greenwood’s first track team coached by H.B. Stewart, Jr., and he volunteered for many years after returning to Greenwood from college for Greenwood track meets as a timer and field events worker.
Wayland has enjoyed participating in the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce 4th of July 5k Race with his children and grandchildren. He is an active member of Saints Sabina and Mary Catholic Church in Jenny Lind, Arkansas, and has served on the Parish Council and continues to serve as a Lector.
During his tenure as Greenwood District Judge Wayland volunteered and visited a number of classrooms in the Greenwood Schools talking to students about the judicial court system and laws affecting young drivers. He was also an active member of the Greenwood Lions Club for many years which supported children and adults in obtaining proper eyewear.
Wayland also volunteered and served as Senior Babe Ruth baseball coach in Greenwood, along with Cephas Peters. He has been an active member and golfer at Vache Grasse Country Club and has supported many golf tournaments and fundraisers for local high school teams and the country club. He has served on the Greenwood Education Foundation Board for many years and continues to do so.
Wayland is also on the Board of the Greenwood Memorial Cemetery. In years past he served as a judge for local and Sebastian County high school debate teams. Wayland loves God, his family and his community and is proud to be a part of all of them. He always knew when he went to college that he was going to come back home and raise his family in Greenwood.
As a judge for twenty-two years Wayland always tried to encourage people coming before the Court to get their life back on the right track. He would regularly tell a defendant that he or she could not change the decisions or choices that they made, but that they had full control of the choices that they make today, tomorrow, next week, and next year.
BRAD JOHNSON
Brad Johnson is a proud graduate of the Greenwood High School Class of 1991. He represents the third generation of Greenwood Bulldog graduates in his family, following his maternal grandparents, Hughes Bridges and Violet Morgan Bridges (Class of 1939), and his parents, Don Johnson (Class of 1967) and Kay Bridges Johnson Headley (Class of 1968). Brad and his wife, Sandy, are also proud that their children, Mark (Class of 2019) and Anna (Class of 2021), graduated from Greenwood High School, making four generations of Bulldogs in the Johnson family.
The Greenwood School District has been a constant presence in Brad's life for as long as he can remember. He entered kindergarten in the fall of 1978 after his family moved to Greenwood when his mother, Kay, accepted a fifth-grade teaching position. For her first two years, she taught alongside her mother, Violet, before Violet's retirement. Kay would later serve as Superintendent of the Greenwood School District, continuing the family's tradition of service to Greenwood education.
After graduating from Greenwood High School, Brad attended Hendrix College before earning his medical degree and completing his dermatology residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. While at UAMS, he met his future wife, Sandy. Together they pursued careers in dermatology and, in 2006, founded Johnson Dermatology and returned to Greenwood to raise their family. Returning home fulfilled one of Brad's long-held goals: practicing medicine near the community that helped shape him and giving his children the opportunity to attend Greenwood Schools.
From 2014 through 2026, Brad served on the Greenwood School Board, giving back to the school system that had invested so much in him and his family.
The Greenwood Public Schools have provided education, employment, and opportunity to multiple generations of Brad's family. Even more importantly, they have fostered a deep sense of identity, belonging, and community. Brad considers it one of the great privileges of his life to be part of the Greenwood Bulldog family and is honored to continue his family's legacy of service to Greenwood.
STAN CARTER
A lifelong Greenwood Bulldog, Stan Carter was born and raised in Greenwood. A proud 1976 graduate of Greenwood High School, Stan began making an impact early. As a student, he was actively involved in numerous sports and clubs, served as Senior Class President and was inducted into the Greenwood High School Hall of Fame.
Greenwood has been a cornerstone of Stan’s family for generations. His grandparents, parents, siblings, children, and grandchildren have all attended or currently attend Greenwood schools, creating a family legacy deeply rooted in the community.
After graduation from Greenwood, Stan earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. He went on to build a distinguished 37-year career with ABF Freight Systems, spending the majority of those years serving as Human Resources Manager, where he was known for his professionalism, leadership, and commitment to people.
For 42 years, Stan has shared life with his wife, Carol. Together they have raised two children, Brantley and Hayley, both Greenwood graduates, and are proud grandparents to Wade and Carter.
Stan’s commitment to Greenwood extends well beyond his professional career. He has dedicated countless hours to supporting youth and education through coaching and community service. While attending college, he coached a Greenwood Babe Ruth baseball team. Later, he coached baseball and basketball through the Boys and Girls Club when his children were involved in youth sports. He also worked with the Pittbulls football program, helping support and strengthen opportunities for young athletes.
A passionate advocate for education, Stan has been involved with the Greenwood Education Foundation for many years and currently serves as President, helping provide resources and opportunities that benefit Greenwood students and staff.
His faith has also been a guiding force throughout his life. As a longtime member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, Stan serves as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and song leader, faithfully investing in the spiritual growth of others.
Whether in the workplace, at church, or throughout the Greenwood community, Stan has exemplified leadership, service, and Bulldog pride. His lifelong dedication to Greenwood and its people makes him a deserving member of the Greenwood Hall of Honor.
2026 Hall of Honor Inductees:
DEBBIE AND LARRY BILYEU
Larry Bilyeu was born to Earl and Erma Jean Bilyeu and raised in Keota, Oklahoma. He graduated from Keota High School and was recruited to play baseball, first at Westark and then at John Brown University where he graduated with an English degree. Larry was named a collegiate baseball All American and was expected to advance to the major leagues until God intervened and closed that door, but clearly opened the door to teach English at Greenwood. During his 38 years at Greenwood, Mr. Bilyeu taught 8th or 9th grade English. He was known as a “hard” teacher and had high expectations for excellence. Students had to really work to get an A in his class. His passion was teaching kids to write and develop a love for the written word. Coach Bilyeu continued his love for athletics when HB Stewart recruited him to assist in football, and then basketball. Over the course of his career, Coach Bilyeu coached every sport including baseball, but spent most of his time in basketball and track. Over the years, he coached some amazing student athletes and tried to instill a strong work ethic and desire for excellence that would be carried over into their lives.
Debbie Bilyeu was born to Frank and Ruby Calhoun and grew up in Stigler, Oklahoma. She graduated as valedictorian from Stigler High School and later from Arkansas Tech University with a degree in Medical Technology and Lab Science. Again, God intervened and closed her pathway into the medical field and lead her also to Greenwood to teach 8th grade science. Over her 33 years at Greenwood, she taught many different science classes, but found her passion when she helped start the Advanced Placement Program at GHS and taught AP Chemistry. Later, Mrs. Bilyeu was named a National College Board Consultant and trained AP Chem teachers at workshops and institutes in seven states. After retiring from Greenwood, she was recruited to become the Science Director for Arkansas Advanced Initiative for Math and Science with the goal of expanding AP and PreAP Science in schools all over Arkansas. At AR AIMS, Mrs. Bilyeu trained, mentored, supported and provided resources to both teachers and students.
Coach and Mrs. Bilyeu’s tenure in Greenwood was God directed and blessed by Him. They loved their students and cannot imagine having spent their lives doing anything else or living anywhere else. During their time at Greenwood, they were blessed with two children, Jonathan and Charity. Today, they are in the process of moving to Pea Ridge and enjoying retirement with Charity, son-in-law Colby, grandchildren Bryar, Callen, Camree, Dovey, and their golden retriever Ruby.
A school and community wide reception recognizing the inductees will be held at the GHS Student Union, on Friday, October 2nd beginning at 5:30. Everyone is invited to attend. Induction will take place on the Farmers Bank Field at Smith-Robinson Stadium following the homecoming coronation.
The 2026 Hall of Honor Inductees are: Debbie and Larry Bilyeu, Stan Carter, Dr. Brad Johnson, and Wayland Parker.
Upon retirement in 2010, Dr. Turner had dedicated 31 years to education, including 22 years serving Greenwood School District. Throughout her career, she served Greenwood students and families as a teacher, counselor, assistant principal and principal.
But titles don't really tell the story of Dr. Turner.
Ask the people who worked alongside her, and you'll hear words like amazing, compassionate, funny, strong, faithful, determined and loving.
You'll hear about her soft heart for children and her willingness to advocate fiercely for what she believed was right. You'll hear about someone who would go to bat for her students, her staff and her beliefs. You'll hear about her being “by the book” — but also about her humor and that big smile that came from the inside out. You'll hear about someone who loved kids. Deeply.
Dr. Turner left an extraordinary mark on Greenwood School District, and the lives she influenced will continue to tell her story for years to come.
We are grateful for her 31 years of service to education and are grateful for the 22 years she gave to Greenwood.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, former colleagues and the countless students whose lives she touched.
If you have one memory you'd like to share about Dr. Turner, please do so.
Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible IT professionals who keep Greenwood School District connected, supported, and moving forward every single day!
From troubleshooting the unexpected to keeping our systems secure, supporting teachers and students, solving problems, and making sure technology works when we need it most—our IT team does so much behind the scenes to help our schools succeed.
Their work often happens quietly, but their impact is felt across every classroom, office, and campus.
Thank you to our Greenwood IT team for your expertise, patience, problem-solving, and dedication to our students and staff. We appreciate you more than you know!
💻 Keeping us connected.
🛡️ Protecting our systems.
⚙️ Solving problems.
💡 Supporting learning.
🐾 Making a difference.
Happy IT Professionals Day to these Bulldogs! 💙🩶
All parents of homeschool students are invited to a consultation meeting. This meeting will discuss special education services available for eligible students. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25th, 9:00 AM at 420 N Main St.
🚌💙2026–2027 Bus Route Updates🚌💙
Parents,
This is just a reminder of several updates to our bus routes.
This year, two bus routes have been consolidated while continuing to serve the same general areas. While only two routes were eliminated, the consolidation resulted in changes to additional routes. In total, 20 of our 28 bus routes will have some level of change.
Changes may include:
Minor additions or removals of bus stops
Changes to existing routes
New or significantly revised routes
Bus number changes in several areas
📍 Please review the 2026–2027 Bus Route Description List to determine the bus route serving your area.
If you're unsure which bus your student should ride, please email Stan Brown at transportation@greenwoodk12.com and include your physical address so we can assist you.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we make these adjustments for the upcoming school year. We appreciate your partnership in helping us provide safe and efficient transportation for our students!
Greenwood School District 🚌💙
Our schools are stronger because of the incredible support of our community! We want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our sponsors who invest in our students, teachers, and schools.
Your generosity helps us provide meaningful opportunities, resources, and experiences that make a difference for our students every day.
We are proud to have a community that believes in our schools and supports the next generation. Thank you for being part of our school family! 🐾
#BulldogPride
The halls are getting busy, classrooms are coming to life, and we’re ready for another great year in the Greenwood School District! 🐾💙
To our students: We love to see you back on campus, learning, growing, making memories, and showing what it means to be a Bulldog.
To our teachers and staff: Thank you for all the time, energy, and heart you’ve put into preparing for a new school year. Your dedication makes a difference every single day.
And to our families: Thank you for your continued support of our schools and students. We’re excited to partner with you for another successful year!
Here’s to a year filled with learning, leadership, growth, and Bulldog pride! 🐾
Welcome back, Bulldogs! Let’s make it a great year!
Beginning on the first day of school, students who live on these streets will be picked up and dropped off at designated bus stops located at the top of the hill near the stop signs and/or the intersections with Harmony Drive.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the safety of our students and bus drivers.
We have consolidated two bus routes for the 2026–2027 school year while continuing to serve the same areas. Although only two routes were eliminated, the consolidation resulted in changes to several other routes. In total, 20 of the district’s 28 bus routes will have some degree of change. These changes may range from adding or removing a few stops to creating an entirely new route.
Please review the 2026–2027 Bus Route Description List on the district’s website or at your student’s campus for details about each bus route area. Bus numbers have changed for several locations.
If you are unable to determine your student’s bus number, please email Stan Brown at transportation@greenwoodk12.com and include your physical address.
Thank you.
Thank you for your support!
#UnitedWayFS
Upcoming school picture dates!
