GREENWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

On March 30th, 2021, Governor Asa Hutchinson and the Arkansas Department of Health made a joint decision to lift the mask mandate in Arkansas. Throughout the pandemic, Greenwood Public School District has followed all recommendations and guidelines of the Arkansas Department of Health and we will continue to do so. After meeting with our Certified Personnel Policy Committee, Classified Personnel Policy Committee, and the Ready for Learning Committee (comprised of teachers, health care workers, parents, maintenance staff, administrators, food service director, transportation director, and security director), the decision was made to remove the mask policy for Greenwood Public Schools effective immediately. Although masks are no longer required, students, staff, and visitors are welcome to continue to wear masks during the school day and at school events. All other directives of the Arkansas Department of Health will continue to be in effect including enhanced cleaning practices, screening procedures, and social distancing when possible. An updated Ready for Learning Plan with the new directives and guidelines will be posted on our website and social media pages for public comment by April 15, 2021. We value your suggestions and comments and appreciate your involvement in this process.

KINDERGARTEN EARLY ENROLLMENT starts April 1st

GSPIRE SUMMER EDITION Registration starts Thursday, April 1st.

In response to Governor Asa Hutchinson’s announcement regarding the mask mandate set to expire at midnight April 1st, Greenwood School District administrators will meet with the Certified Personnel Policy Committee, Classified Personnel Policy Committee, and the Ready for Learning Committee to discuss the Governor’s recommendations, and to make decisions on mask mandates and social distancing guidelines for the remainder of the school year. Please watch for a release with updated guidelines on March 31st. If you have input you would like to share with us, please email info@greenwoodk12.com

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION STARTS TODAY!

Mark those calendars--No School on Friday, April 2nd

Congratulations! The GHS Prescelto Choir participated in Choral Performance Assessment last week & scores have been released placing them in the Excellent Category, making them eligible for State Festival. #GSDexcellence

Last week, the GJH 7th and 8th Grade Choruses submitted their recordings for (VIRTUAL) Region 4 Choral Performance Assessment. The results were released this morning-- both groups received a Division 1 - SUPERIOR Rating for their performances!! Congratulations!

CONGRATULATIONS to Kinley Fisher! Kinley Fisher set the Greenwood Lady Bulldog basketball scoring record with 1825 career points!🏀🏀🏀

Enjoy your Spring Break! 😎😎🌷🌷🔆 See you back on Monday, March 29th. #GSDexcellence

Spring is the time of year when many things change—including the weather. Prepare your family members for the possibility of severe weather. Greenwood School District Safe Room Policies

REMINDER: Spring Break is March 22nd-26th. #GSDexcellence

Governor Asa Hutchinson has designated March 15-19 as G.U.I.D.E. for Life Week in the state of Arkansas. All Arkansas students should graduate with a strong foundation of academic knowledge, experience, and proficiencies. To be successful, students also need an equally strong foundation of soft skills – those intangible abilities that help people get along with others, communicate well, and make positive contributions in the workplace and beyond. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has identified five guiding principles that support educators, business leaders, communities, and students in their efforts to help all Arkansans develop these critical skills. The principles represent skills needed to thrive at home, school, on the job, and in the community: Growth (manage yourself). Understanding (know yourself). Interaction (build relationships). Decisions (make responsible choices), Empathy (be aware of others). The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – a five-step process – that they can follow to achieve personal success. Each principle is summarized in easy-to-understand key words, with three action points to explain the idea. By incorporating the G.U.I.D.E. for Life concepts throughout the school experience, we can help instill these “real-world” skills for success in all Arkansas students. The result? Well-rounded citizens, stronger communities, and more effective employees. For additional information and resources: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/guide-for-life

Don't forget to "Spring Forward" tonight. #GSDexcellence

Soccer Game Change.

Daylight Savings Time is approaching! Spring is right around the corner.🌷🌷 #GSDexcellence

Information for Kindergarten registration is coming soon! #GSDexcellence

Congratulations to the GHS Wrestling Team for winning back-to-back state championships! Individual state champions include: Hayden Allen - 113 Hayden Rofkar - 126 Ty Moose - 138 Jason Arnold - 170 Jordan Hanna - 195 Tyler Crossno - 220

Preschool Information for registration coming soon! 🔡🔠 #GSDexcellence

Congratulations!! The GHS Quiz Bowl team took second at the 6A Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament Saturday and will advance to the 6A State Tournament on March 13. Senior Jonathan Ivey led the team in scoring averaging 9.25 toss-ups per game and qualified for the Regional All-tournament team. Senior Riley Farr, who served as captain, and Sophomore Cooper Young both also earned All-tournament team honors. Other players were Seniors Anna Johnson, Ashlyn Compton, Sophie Collins, and Trey Smith, junior Anna Maner, and sophomore Hayden Webb.