GREENWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

🎉✨ Happy New Year from the Greenwood School District ✨🎉 As we welcome 2025, we look forward to another year of learning, growth, and success together. Here's to a bright and prosperous year ahead! 🥳 Mark your calendars—classes resume Monday, January 6th See you soon! 👋

Greenwood Public Schools Mourns the Loss of Student Cadence Walters Sister Chloe Walters in Serious Condition Following Car Accident Greenwood, December 27, 2024 – Greenwood Public Schools is deeply saddened to announce the tragic passing of Greenwood High School student, Cadence Walters. Cadence died as a result of a car accident that took place on Thursday afternoon. Her sister, Chloe Walters, who was also involved in the accident, remains in serious condition and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital. We are heartbroken by the loss of Cadence and the ongoing medical situation with Chloe. Both students are active and well loved throughout the school community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Walters family during this incredibly difficult time. As a school community, we stand together to support them in every way possible. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the Walters family during this challenging time. Those wishing to offer financial assistance can find the link here: GoFundMe Link Greenwood High School counselors are available for students, staff, and community members who need support. We encourage anyone in need of assistance to reach out during this time of grief and loss. Email info@greenwoodk12.com or reach out to a school counselor, teacher, or administrator through the School Status app.

🎄✨ The holiday season is here! Our schools and offices will be closed for Christmas break starting December 23rd. We’ll reopen our doors on January 6th in the new year, ready for fresh beginnings and exciting adventures in 2025! 🎉📚 Wishing all our students, staff, and families a joyful holiday season and a happy New Year! 🌟 See you soon!

"Exciting news! 🌟 Both our Football Team and Dance Team, fresh off their STATE CHAMPIONSHIP victories, were recognized at the school board meeting tonight! 🏆 Congratulations for all their hard work, dedication, and incredible accomplishments!

🎉 Congratulations to Carley Sexton! Carley, a 2024 graduate of Greenwood High School, was honored with the prestigious 2024 National Athletic Directors Conference Scholarship Award at the 55th Annual Athletic Directors Conference in Austin, TX. As one of only two recipients nationwide, Carley represented Arkansas and Greenwood Schools with excellence and distinction. 👏 Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and wishing Carley continued success!

🏀🏀TICKETS for 8th and 9th grade Girls and Boys basketball games in Conway tomorrow. They are online only. https://gofan.co/event/1736026?schoolId=AR4663

🏆 A Night to Remember! 🏈✨ Congratulations to the standout winners of the 6A Football Awards! 🎉 🏅 Coach of the Year: Chris Young 🔥 Offensive Player of the Year: Grant Karnes 🛡️ Defensive Player of the Year: Cash Archer

🎄✨ The countdown to Christmas break is ON! 🎉 Just a few more days of classes, and then it's time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the holiday magic with family and friends.

Greenwood students recently competed in the GFESC Rubik's Cube competition. Competitors were Dexter Coston, Noah Brown, Krish Bastola, Nashton Sharum, Beckham Presnell, Ryan Bain, Jaden Jones, Grayson Lucas, Granger Lott, Karthik Dalai, Reed Storms, Isaac Leonard, and Connor Chambers. Individual 3x3 competition top 25 average solve times Dexter Coston 1st place - 27 sec. Noah Brown 2nd place - 28.6 sec Krish Bastola 4th place - 31.6 sec Karthik Dalai 11th place - 43.3 sec Jaden Jones-13th 47 sec. Nashton Sharum 14th 49 sec. Beckham Presnell 21st 59 sec. Team 3x3 competition 1st place team - Dexter Coston, Noah Brown, Nashton Sharum, Krish Bastola, and Beckham Presnell Individual Advanced cube Dexter Coston - 1st place Jaden Jones - 3rd place (tie) Team Advanced cube 1st place team - Dexter Coston, Noah Brown, Krish Bastola, Nashton Sharum, and Beckham Presnell Congratulations! 👏🏻👏🏻

Making the season bright! 🎄✨

Huge Congratulations to the GHS Partners Club students! 👏🏻👏🏻Their hard work and creativity on their float won Best Use of Lights in the Greenwood Christmas Parade!

Thank you to Shea Foldvary and Maddie Stojanovic with United Way for hosting our GPS Parent Night for December! Also a big thanks to GHS Beta Club for entertaining the kids during the program! #UnitedWayFS

🏀🏀Basketball Tournament Information for Dec. 12-14 Girls will play in the NWA Classic Boys will play in the Arvest Hoopfest

Tickets for Saturday's State Championship Game 🏈🏈🏈 12:00 War Memorial Stadium https://gofan.co/event/2364288?schoolId=AAA

East Hills held their annual spelling bee on Monday, December 2. The winners were Karthik Dalai - Winner, and Avery Travis - Runner Up. Congratulations! 👏 Other spellers included Trexton Stoufer, Colton Smith, Theo Whitson, Harrison Beasley, Aiden Apuya, Arien Dority, Eleanor Linn, Jackson Porter, Kirsten Morphew, Liam Campbell, Lukis Bovial, Logan Wiser, Ashton Taylor, Braydon Harris, Emerson Luper, Taylor Dean, Jonah Hadaway, Addie Clark, Isaac Leonard, Josiah Davis, Bo Banning and Adaleen Robinson. Thank you to Farmer's Bank for sponsoring $2 bills for each contestant and the trophies.

Westwood held their annual spelling bee on Thursday, December 5. Congratulations to: Dinia Baires - Winner, and Owen Ackart - Runner Up. Other spellers included Brex Bruso, Parker Jullian, Rylee Slavka, Madelyn Ewing, Wyatt Rainwater, Macie Balasko, Jude London, Avery Copher, Xanden Xayavong, Ana Packer, Trace Plummer, and Brooklyn Whitaker. Thank you to Farmer's Bank for sponsoring $2 bills for each contestant and the trophies.

An Evening with the United Way. Come join us to learn about the local community resources available to both children and parents.

Stadium Security Events at War Memorial Stadium: Quick Facts A clear-bag policy is enforced (see graphic) Metal detectors and/or security wands are at all entrances Concealed carry is prohibited even with a permit (see full list of prohibited items below) No pocket knives (see full list of prohibited items below) Loitering in the concourse is prohibited Arrive early to avoid congestion at entry Enter the stadium through the gate indicated on your ticket Have your ticket ready to be scanned upon entrance Report any suspicious conduct to onsite law enforcement War Memorial Stadium Approved Bags Clear Bag FAQ: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar). Individuals may also carry any small clutch purses meeting the following size requirements, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, with or without a handle or strap. All clear bags and clutch purses will be screened prior to entry into the venue. All bags and purses not meeting the above requirements will not be permitted. Individuals carrying required medical supplies or devices into the venue are not subject to the clear bag policy, but will need to go through the bag check line at their entry gate for a thorough screening of the bag and the medical items (Diaper bags/childcare items included). The person requiring these supplies or devices must accompany the bag at all times. Medical exception bags will be tagged once cleared through security. Prohibited Items The following items are expressly prohibited inside ticketed areas: Metal, plastic, or glass containers of any kind (except for clear, empty plastic water bottles no larger than 20 ounces, insulin containers, and baby food) All tobacco products, including e-cigarettes Coolers or ice chests Backpacks and bags Brooms, poles, and staffs of any kind Weapons (including, without limitation, pocket knives), fireworks and other illegal substances Animals (except service animals) Beach balls and other inflatable items Laser pens and laser pointers Alcohol Noisemakers (with external power source) Skateboards, hoverboards, and wheeled footwear Drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles Self-defense sprays (including, without limitation, pepper spray and mace) Toy guns or toy knives (including, without limitation, water guns) Any other item deemed dangerous or inappropriate or otherwise violating the Guest Conduct Policy War Memorial Stadium may modify the Prohibited Items list in connection with specific events. Violators of any laws will be refused admission, asked to leave, or ejected from the ticketed areas.

Congratulations!🏈👏👏🌟 Kane Archer of Greenwood High School is the 2024-25 Gatorade Arkansas Football Player of the Year. Archer is the first Gatorade Arkansas Football Player of the Year to be chosen from Greenwood High School. At the time of his selection, the 6-foot-1, 200-pound junior quarterback had passed for 3,559 yards and 54 touchdowns with just one interception, leading the Bulldogs to a 12-0 record and a berth in the 6A state championship game. As the 6A West Offensive Player of the Year, Archer completed a state record of 82.1 percent of his passes through 12 games. He had also rushed for 664 yards and six touchdowns. Congratulations Kane!

The State Championship game vs Shiloh Christian at noon on Saturday, Dec. 7th. Tickets available online: https://gofan.co/event/2364288?schoolId=AAA