East Pointe took third place on Tuesday at the Mansfield Invitational Elementary Chess Tournament. Westwood's team finished fourth, just half a point behind East Pointe.
Six students earned individual medals. East Pointe's Colton Fajardo, Evan Mitchum, and Westwood's Jackson Beckham all earned silver. Westwood's Kaylie Morris, Atreyu Pittman, and East Pointe's Finn Payne won bronze.
We are proud to celebrate Mr. Jerry Cecil for receiving the prestigious Bill Mayo Award!
Mr. Cecil served as GHS principal for 12 years, Assistant Superintendent for 19 years, and Athletic Director for 16 years.
Beyond Greenwood, Jerry has made a statewide and national impact, co-served as a State Coordinator for the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Leadership Training Program. He also served on the AHSAA Awards Committee, the Executive Committee, and has served as the president of the AHSAA.
His professional affiliations include the Arkansas Association of Education Administrators, NIAA, and the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Under Mr. Cecil's leadership as Athletic Director, the Bulldogs won 27 team state championships and successfully transitioned from 5A to 6A.
This honor recognizes Jerry’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact on athletics and education. Join us in congratulating Mr. Cecil on this well-deserved achievement! 👏👏
CONGRATULATIONS!
Wind Ensemble received Superior Ratings! 🥇🥇
On to State Competition.
Congratulations to East Pointe's Chess Club!♟♟♟
They finished 3rd place in the Mansfield Chess Tournament today.
Great job!
Evan Mitchum and Colton Fajardo received Silver Medals and Finn Payne received a Silver Medal.
🌞⏰ Don’t forget to spring forward! ⏰🌞
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend! Set your clocks forward one hour before bed on Saturday night and enjoy the extra evening sunlight. 🌅✨
🔧🎉 Happy Maintenance Appreciation Day! 🎉🔧
Today, we give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible maintenance team who keep our school running smoothly every day! From keeping our hallways clean and safe, and our facilities beautiful their hard work is appreciated AND we couldn’t do it without them! 🙌🏽💙
Next time you see a member of our maintenance staff, take a moment to say THANK YOU!
FYI:
Tryout information for 2025-26 school year for incoming 7th grade girls basketball.
📅✨ Mark Your Calendars—Spring Break is Coming! ✨📅
The countdown is on! 🌴☀️
Volleyball information - 7th Grade Tryouts
🏀🔥 1,000 POINTS CLUB! 🔥🏀
Huge congratulations to Kylah Pearcy for reaching an incredible milestone—1,000 career points! 🎉💯
Your dedication, hard work, and unstoppable drive on the court have paid off.
❄️ Winter break is almost here! ❄️
Enjoy a few more days to relax and recharge! ✨
Students return to school on Tuesday, Feb. 25th. See you then!
REMINDER for K-8th Grades ONLY!!
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES TONIGHT
Classes Resume Tomorrow!
We will resume classes tomorrow, February 20th on all Greenwood campuses.
Please make sure your child is ready for a productive day of learning.
Also, don't forget our Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow evening for grades K-8. It's a great opportunity to connect with your child's teacher and discuss their progress.
Greenwood Public Schools has decided to once again cancel classes and close the campus on Wednesday, February 19th, in response to the National Weather Services predictions for additional snow and ice accumulation throughout the evening, coupled with severely cold temperatures that could make travel hazardous across the region in the morning.
We will announce plans for Thursday operations tomorrow following a 3:15 p.m. NWS briefing, as well as an assessment of road conditions in our local area.
Stay safe and warm!
Due to the National Weather Service issuing a winter weather advisory on February 18th, we have made the decision to cancel all Greenwood Public School classes and school activities for Tuesday, February 18th.
Please stay safe and warm, and exercise caution if you must travel. We'll share any updates as needed, so keep an eye on our social media pages.
On Saturday, the Greenwood Junior High Quiz Bowl Team took first place in the Blue Division of the 6A Junior Finals Tournament. This win ranks Greenwood as one of the two top teams in the 6A Quiz Bowl for the 2024-2025 season. 🏆✨
Greenwood captain Dexter Coston was named the MVP of the Blue Division. His average of twelve correct answers per game was the highest average of everyone participating in both divisions of the 6A Junior Finals Tournament.
Other Greenwood players were Mason Thompson, Seth Fontenot, Aiden Kimble, and Jude Harry. The team is coached by Rick Clow and Hilary Huneycutt.
School Resource Officers Day is Feb. 15th
We recognize the hard work and dedication of our SROs! These officers do more than just keep schools safe—they build trust, mentor students, and strengthen the bond between law enforcement and our communities.
✨ What do SROs do?
✅ Serve as informal counselors and mentors
✅ Educate students about the law
✅ Respond to crises when needed
✅ Promote a positive image of law enforcement
Let’s take a moment to thank the SROs who make a difference in our schools every day!
🏆✨ Congratulations to the GHS Cheerleaders and their Coaches!✨🏆
The State and National championship-winning cheer squad was honored at the school board meeting for their outstanding achievements! Their dedication, teamwork, and spirit have made our school proud!
GHS DECA students attended the State Conference in Hot Springs this week.
Attendees and results:
Devlin Paige - 4th Place Automotive
Parker Branton - 1st Place Accounting Applications
Remi Bice and Emma Ramsey
Ellie Foster and Emily Williams
Congratulations 👏🏻
5A NORTH GIRLS WRESTLING REGIONALS - SATURDAY, FEB. 15TH - AT SEARCY
Wrestling in the ARENA, located on the backside of the school off Audley Bolton Drive (past the baseball fields).
