Mrs. Diana Rhea collecting donations for the Make-A-Wish foundation and our Greenwood kids at the of corner of Center and Denver Street today. Help support our kids if you can!
7th Grade Football Orientation
For 6th grade students interested in playing football next year.
We are saddened by the news of the passing of Officer Josh Mourton early this morning.
Officer Mourton not only served our community as a police officer, but he served our district as a Resource Officer as well. Josh was a gentle giant, who loved our Greenwood Bulldog family and worked diligently to keep our kids and staff safe every day. Our condolences and prayers go out to Ashley, Griffin, and Coltyn, as well as the Mourton family during this time.
SCHOOL CHOICE DEADLINE -- by May 1st.
Deadline is quickly approaching, just a reminder to get your application in.
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Thankful for our school librarians/media specialists and all they do for our students and staff. #GSDexcellence
Purple Up! For Military Kids Day
The entire month of April is designated as the Month of the Military Child.
Each year in the form of an observance among military families, military family support communities, and others worldwide in the form of Purple Up! For Military Kids Day.
“Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day for communities to wear purple to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices.
Greenwood Students will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Friday, April 16.
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Dr. Josh Ray, Principal at East Pointe Elementary has completed the three year training with the Arkansas Leadership Academy as a Master Principal!
Congratulations Dr. Ray!
Kim Gill, Principal at Westwood Elementary has completed the three year training with the Arkansas Leadership Academy as a Master Principal! Congratulations Mrs. Gill!
No School Tomorrow!
Arkansas High School Coaches Association announce the football and volleyball All-Star teams. Congratulations!
https://bit.ly/3sMbFVw
The Greenwood Bulldog athletic department will move from Under Armour to Nike in the coming seasons. Attached is a link for parents, players, and fans to order Nike gear with the Greenwood Bulldog logo at a discounted price!
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/aEZNtvghmZ
KINDERGARTEN EARLY ENROLLMENT starts April 1st
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.
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
Enjoy your Spring Break! 😎😎🌷🌷🔆
See you back on Monday, March 29th.
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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.
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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!🏀🏀🏀
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.
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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.
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Daylight Savings Time is approaching! Spring is right around the corner.🌷🌷 #GSDexcellence
Soccer Game Change.
Information for Kindergarten registration is coming soon!
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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! 🔡🔠
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Summer GSpire 2021 - look for more information coming soon.
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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.
Remember School Choice Deadline is May 1st.
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Spring Break - March 22nd - 26th.
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Come out to the PAC and support the High School Theatre students in their production of "Our Town"
Thursday - Saturday at 6:30 p.m. each night
Tickets need to be purchased online:
https://www.greenwoodk12.com/o/greenwood/page/tickets--6
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"So Much Snow Chess Challenge" -
Congratulations
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Greenwood School District accepting school choice applications. Deadline is May 1st, for the 2021-22 school year.
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Winter Break - No school on Monday.
School resumes on Tuesday, February 23rd.
National FFA week is February 20th-27th. #GSDexcellence
NO SCHOOL Today and Monday--Winter Break.
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5A West Boys Basketball Conference Tournament starts next week.
#GSDexcellence
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences today for Grades K - 8th.
Remember NO SCHOOL Friday or Monday for students.
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Just a reminder: Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences for grades kindergarten through 8th-grade will be Thursday, Feb. 18th.
Winter Break for students (no school) - Friday and Monday.
Students return on Tuesday, Feb. 23rd. See you then.
#GSDexcellence
Greenwood Schools will continue with virtual learning on Thursday, Feb. 18th.
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences for K-8th on Thursday.
No school for students-Winter Break - Friday and Monday.
School resumes on Tuesday, Feb 23rd. See you then! #GSDexcellence
POSTPONED---8th and 9th basketball games scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18th have been postponed.
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Just a reminder that today is a virtual learning day for Greenwood students. Stay safe and warm.
ONLINE Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
for
K - 8th Grades Only.
Thursday, February 18th
No School on Friday and Monday for students!
#GSDexcellence
Due to the inclement weather, the boys and girls state wrestling tournament has been rescheduled to March 3rd, 4th & 5th at UALR. The event schedule will remain the same with the girls beginning on Wednesday, March 3rd.
Greenwood School District will continue with virtual learning on Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Stay safe and warm.
Greenwood Public Schools will continue online instruction for Tuesday, February 16th and Wednesday, February 17th.
If you have questions regarding online instruction, please email info@greenwoodk12.com and include your child's name, school, grade level, and teacher.
You can also contact a teacher directly by email using this address: firstname.lastname@greenwoodk12.com (insert teacher name)
Happy Presidents Day!
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8th and 9th grade basketball games for Monday - Postponed. 🏀🏀 #GSDexcellence
No on-site school for Monday, February 15th. ❄❄
#GSDexcellence
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💝 #GSDexcellence
Information regarding online tickets for next week.
#GSDexcellence
The Varsity Basketball games scheduled tonight, Feb. 12th at Vilonia have been POSTPONED. 🏀🏀
No on-site instruction on Thursday. Follow online protocol. Stay safe.
Congratulations to Reece McDaniel! Reece is the newly elected Arkansas Beta Club President. He was selected by club members from around the state. His induction will be held Monday, February 22 and he will compete for National Beta President in June. Reece is the son of Kerri and Daniel McDaniel. #GSDexcellence
Congratulations to:
Larkin Luke signing with Henderson for Volleyball
pictured with her family: Back Row Macklin , Miranda and Landis Luke
Macie Cash with parents Mike and Chrissy Cash, Macie is signing with OBU for Cross Country.
Greenwood Bowling member Nick Yowell placed first in the state in 5A Conference play. Congratulations!
The boys team placed 4th and the girls team placed 5th. They will be going to State in Jonesboro this week. Good Luck!#GSDexcellence
National School Counselors Week. Thank you to our Westwood Elementary counselors. #GSDexcellence
Message from Dr. Dustin Smith, Athletic Director
Bulldog fans,
As we have three more road conference basketball games, I wanted to remind you all of the protocols for tickets at away games. We have been allotted a certain number of tickets for games on the road due to the Covid restrictions. The coaches have vouchers for player's families to get into games. These vouchers have been approved by the conference and entitles the holder of the voucher the opportunity to purchase tickets when they get to the game. There are not any extra tickets available. I wanted to relay this information to you so that you didn't travel to the road games hoping to get in and not be able to. We will continue to livestream the games on Greenwood Sports Center on Youtube and Facebook. Thank you for your support of our Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs.
National School Counselors Week.
Thank you to our East Pointe counselors.
#GSDexcellence
Just a reminder to mark your calendars. No school for students Friday, Feb. 19th and Monday, Feb. 22nd. ❄❄ Winter Break
National School Counselor Week.
Thank you to our counselors at Greenwood Jr. High and East Hills.
National School Counselors Week!
Thank you to the Freshman Center and GHS counselors.
#GSDexcellence
Happy Groundhog Day!
Winter or Spring? ❄❄ 🌷🌺
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National School Counselor Week
Thank you to our school counselors for all they do for our students and staff!
We are grateful for your impact on students’ academic achievement, social, & emotional development, and dedication to your profession. #GSDexcellence
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of Feb.1-5, as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and the difference they make to our students.
Congratulations to Macie Cash and Madelyn Wilkinson for being named to the Arkansas River Valley honorees for Cross Country! #GSDexcellence
There are No Tickets available for the games tonight with Greenbrier. The games have been sold out.
#GSDexcellence
Congratulations to Jason Arnold for his appointment to the United States Air Force Academy as a member of the Class of 2025. This appointment is a rare opportunity in one of our country's finest office training programs & is awarded to only about 1,200 out of over 9,700 applicants. Congratulations Jason! #GSDexcellence
United Way announces new additions to their board for 2021.
Congratulations to Mrs. Suzy Wilson, Assistant Superintendent, she will serve as board and executive committee chair.
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January is School Board Recognition month and we are proud to recognize our School Board members. We want to thank you for your service to the Greenwood School District. Thank you, Mr. Hasley. #GSDexcellence
TODAY: 7th-grade basketball changes. 🏀🏀
January is School Board Recognition month and we are proud to recognize our School Board members. We want to thank you for your service to the Greenwood School District. Thank you, Mr. Hales. #GSDexcellence
2020 School Report Card
released by the Arkansas Department of Education-
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.
More information can be found at this link: https://myschoolinfo.arkansas.gov/SRC
January is School Board Recognition month and we are proud to recognize our School Board members. We want to thank you for your service to the Greenwood School District. Thank you, Dr. Kelli Henning. #GSDexcellence
No School Today! 🏫🚸
MLK Day
See you all tomorrow. 😊
Enjoy the day.
#GSDexcellence
Congratulations to the following students that auditioned for the Region band! They all placed! 🎺🎺
Adylin Barnes, 1st band 4th chair trumpet
Gustavo Martinez, 2nd band 2 chair trumpet
Kaliee Rowe, 3rd band 3rd chair trumpet
Katie Beth Williams, 3rd band 5th chair flute
Adi and Gustavo also qualified to audition for the All State band! #GSDexcellence
Just a reminder, there is no school tomorrow.
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January is School Board Recognition month and we are proud to recognize our School Board members. We want to thank you for your service to the Greenwood School District. Thank you, Mrs. Rozanne Sterling.
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Wrestling cancelled for Thursday.🤼♂️🤼♂️
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January is School Board Recognition month and we are proud to recognize our School Board members. We want to thank you for your service to the Greenwood School District. Thank you, Mr. Turner.
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Don't forget ---NO School, Monday, January 18th.
Basketball Update for Tuesday night!
3 games - JV Girls, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys against Nashville at home.
🏀🏀
#GSDexcellence
Cancelled! Greenwood boys will not being playing at Van Buren on Tuesday night. 🏀🏀
#GSDexcellence
Sporting Event Changes! 🏀🏀🤼♂️🤼♂️
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January is School Board Recognition month and we are proud to recognize our School Board members. We want to thank you for your service to the Greenwood School District. Thank you, Dr. Johnson.
#GSDexcellence
January is School Board Recognition month and we are proud to recognize our School Board members. We want to thank you for your service to the Greenwood School District. Thank you, Mr. James.
#GSDexcellence
Basketball Update:🏀🏀
The Varsity Girls Will play tomorrow night AT Star City. Game starts at 5:00
Greenwood School District is now accepting applications for school choice for the 2021-22 school year. Deadline in May 1st to apply.
Basketball Changes for Friday Night.
Nurses received our COVID vaccine today at Health Depot for our students and staff, for our families, for our community.
#GSDexcellence
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow! 😊
Please remember to bring your mask😷
and
to continue daily screenings.
FYI: Meals for students will continue to be free.
*A al carte items are not included.*
Students return to school tomorrow.
Students return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 5th. Enjoy the remaining days of your break!
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BASKETBALL GAME CANCELLED TODAY.
Happy New Year!
FYI: Only Girls will play basketball on Saturday. Start time 2:00.
JV Girls and Varsity Girls.
Tickets available only online: https://www.greenwoodk12.com/o/greenwood/page/tickets--6
🏀🏀
FYI: The boys basketball games scheduled for today have been cancelled.
The boys JV & Varsity basketball teams will play at home on Wednesday vs. Fayetteville. Start time 5:00 p.m.
Masks required
Tickets available: https://www.greenwoodk12.com/o/greenwood/page/tickets--6
Warmest Wishes to all!
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Greenwood School District wishes you a wonderful break.
The Greenwood School Board approved the following calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.
ATHLETIC EVENT TICKETS ONLINE NOW! 🏀🏀
Tickets are available on our website: greenwoodk12.com
Available under Athletics tab OR on the front of website under Event Tickets. Make sure to select the correct game!
There will be no tickets sold at the door.
Masks are required at all events. 😷
Just a reminder......
2020 6A State Champions!
Congratulations to the GHS Football team and coaches.
Score: Lake Hamilton 24 - Greenwood 49.
Ticket information starting the week of Dec.7th.
Tickets are available on our website: greenwoodk12.com Available under Athletics tab or on the front of website under Event Tickets. Make sure to select the correct game!
https://youtu.be/7YKi4q3xvDw
The Arkansas Department of Health has updated quarantine guidelines. The Greenwood School District will follow the guidelines outlined below:
The following guidelines are for quarantined probable close contacts exhibiting NO SYMPTOMS of COVID.
WATCH LIVE ON ARKANSAS PBS. 🏈🏈 6A State Championship Game on Saturday.
Updated Quarantine Information
The CDC has released some new quarantine guidelines. However, the state of Arkansas has not adopted those guidelines at this time. We have been directed by the Arkansas Department of Health to continue our current 14 day policy.
Varsity Basketball ticket information for Tuesday games.
On site instruction returns Monday for students.
Please remember to continue the daily wellness checks for students and family members.✔✔
#GSDexcellence
Greenwood Schools will return to school on all campuses tomorrow.
Remember your masks and continue daily screenings.
See you Monday!
#stopthespread
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Final score playoffs round 3 :
Marion 7 - Greenwood 51
State Championship game Saturday, December 5th, @6:40, War Memorial Stadium.
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Greenwood Schools are so grateful for you and your family!
Sending you well wishes during this holiday season.
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Greenwood Public Schools will pivot to online instruction beginning Thursday, November 19th through Tuesday, November 24th. Thanksgiving break will begin Wednesday, November 25- Friday, November 27th.
On site classes will resume on Monday, November 30th.
This decision was made through consultation with the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Department of Health as a result of an increased number of staff members being quarantined as a result of Covid-19.
School offices will remain open on Thursday, November 19th and Friday, November 20th, as well as Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th. Please feel free to contact your child’s school if you need assistance with online instruction or other educational concerns.
Thanksgiving Break Reminder!
At the November Board meeting, East Pointe Elementary School staff was honored for the award of being a PLC Model School.
Receiving the certificate from Dr. Brad Johnson is Dr. Josh Ray, principal, Faith Short, assistant principal, along with the staff of East Pointe on Zoom.
East Pointe Elementary School has been recognized as a
Model Professional Learning Community at work.
One of about 200 Schools and Districts in the U.S. and Canada to
receive this honor.
East Pointe was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its
sustained success in raising student achievement.
PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key
to improved learning for students is on=going, job-embedded
learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big
ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:
Focus on learning
Build a collaborative culture
Create a results orientation
Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including
demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of
these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of
improved student learning over that period.
Congratulations to the East Pointe Elementary staff for
this honor!
At the November board meeting Superintendent John Ciesla presented a recap of the 2019-20 Annual Report to the Public.
https://issuu.com/greenwoodschools/docs/greenwood_20school_20district_20_21__20_1_
Greenwood School District would like to express our gratitude and thanks to all Veterans for their service to our country!
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Congratulations to the following Jr. High Choir students!
All Region Choir Auditions were held and here are the results.
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Congratulations to the GHS Football team, the 6A West Conference Champions!
#undefeated #GSDexcellence
Congratulations to the GHS Girls Cross Country Team! State Runner-Up finish today!
Macie Cash finished runner-up for the girls
Noah Embrey finished runner-up for the boys
Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Hannah Sandifer!
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Important Reminder!
Stay the course, wear your mask, wash your hands, and social distance.
#StoptheSpread
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Volunteers Needed!
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Tickets allotted for Friday's game at Lake Hamilton have been sold out.
#GSDexcellence
Mark your calendars for November 11th.
Parade planned for the Greenwood School District Veterans Day 2020. Information on the route is included for the community and information for the Veteran's who plan to participate.
#thankaveteran
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Just a reminder to bring your masks every day to school. #GSDexcellence
Daylight Saving Times ends Sunday, November 1st. Turn back your clocks 1 hour Saturday night before bed.
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Enjoy your day!
Important Information about the football game at Van Buren Friday night.
The gates at Van Buren will not open until 5:45.
Only people with a voucher will be allowed to buy a ticket.
Congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs!
Headed to the Finals on Saturday, October 31st at 11:30 at Hot Springs. The Lady Bulldogs will take on Jonesboro for the State Championship.
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Congratulations to Cadet Alec Ratterree!
He received a four year-all tuition, books and fees scholarship from the ROTC Detachment at the University of Arkansas!
Woo Pig Sooie!
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Parent/Teacher Conferences are Thursday, Oct. 29th.
All conferences will be held virtually.
No School on Friday, Oct. 30th - Fall Break.
See you on Monday, November 2nd!
Enjoy your long weekend.
State Volleyball Tournament Bracket to start Tuesday, October 27th.
LOCATION CHANGE! Yard Sale will be at Greenwood Physical Therapy at the bottom of the Forrest Hills subdivision.
National Principals Month:
Strong leadership builds strong schools and we have some of the best around.
Please join us in celebrating our principals and thank them for inspiring, supporting, and motivating staff and students to be their best. #GSDexcellence
National Principals Month: Strong leadership builds strong schools and we have some of the best around.
Please join us in celebrating our principals and thank them for inspiring, supporting, and motivating staff and students to be their best. #GSDexcellence
Monday's JV game is canceled.
The Greenwood Education Foundation is pleased to announce that the induction of the 2020 Hall of Honor will be held on Friday, October 16th on the field at Smith-Robinson Stadium beginning 6:45, pregame of the Greenwood-Russellville football game.
A reception honoring the inductees will be held in the GHS Student Union from 5:30-6:30.
The members of the 2020 Hall of Honor Class for the Greenwood Education Foundation are:
Dr. Ken Hamilton
Dr. Lee Johnson
Mr. Curtis Weaver
Many times an individual invests his time, money and effort in another person and tries to remain a silent investor. Such is the case of Curtis Weaver. His known investments in business and unknown investments in people have produced uncompromising dividends. Although he is well-known for some of his timely investments, many more are unknown or the credit for his investments had been transferred to others.
Weaver and Glenda Rogers met while attending Texas Tech. Both were from large, hard working, strong, valued centered, west Texas families. They were married in 1965. Thus began a journey which 56 years later has them call Greenwood their home.
Upon graduation from college, Curtis accepted a position with the Samsonite Corporation in Denver, Colorado, which led to transfers to six different states. He worked with Labor Relations, in Manufacturing and was considered the “turn-around” person to improve performance. Finally, in 1977, Curtis and Glenda, 4th grade daughter, Laurie, and 2nd grade son, Jeff, were transferred to Fort Smith. They determined Greenwood would be their permanent home.
One of his fondest memories of making Greenwood home was taking his son, Jeff, to his first live football game. Walking through the yet to be completed Smith-Robinson Stadium led them to the “old football field” with rock bleachers and a section of metal bleachers filled with Greenwood fans. They were hooked! That one experience led the family to be Bulldog fans for life.
Weaver always had a dream of owning his own company. In 1982, he and Glenda accepted the challenge of starting a small business and committed to being a Bulldog as long as his life cycle would allow. He proved his abilities as an entrepreneur through building and expanding local companies (SEBA and OEI). He always looked for employees who would work, who knew what they could and couldn’t do, and who were willing to learn. One of his greatest joys was coaching a young person on job performance and how to be successful in business. The Weavers successfully operated businesses with the commitment of many devoted employees and heartfelt support of the community.
With a dedication to the community, Curtis served on the Greenwood School Board (1984-1990), the Greenwood Bulldog Foundation Board, a non-profit corporation with a mission to provide small and large capital projects for Greenwood School athletics (1981-present), and numerous other public and private boards. When the decision was made to install artificial turf at the football stadium, Curtis helped establish a committee and an effective plan to raise funds to pay for the project. Follow-up to the artificial turf was the installation of the large video board and the live streaming of all football games which required interfacing with technicians, installers and new technology training. Weaver willingly put in the time and effort to learn what was needed to provide the services to school and community programs and then stepped up to get it done. Walking in step with the administrations of different boards has always been fulfilling and satisfying and giving back has always been a major part of Weaver’s life as a Greenwood resident.
Weaver and his family have worshipped at Northside Church of Christ since moving to Greenwood. Curtis gives much of the credit for his success as an individual to his wife, Glenda, for her support and her determination as a wife, mother and business partner. His impressive business acumen, his leadership skills and ideas, his many contributions to the school and community, and his quality of character make him most deserving of selection to the GEF 2020 Hall of Honor.
Remember to also update to the new app for the correct information, calendar of events, and news. Greenwood AR Public Schools in the app store.
#GSDexcellence
Due to the change in the start of school date the calendar was updated.
We will be in school Friday and Monday and Fall Break is Oct. 30th.
Remember to update our new app for the current information & check out our new website too
The Greenwood Education Foundation is pleased to announce that the induction of the 2020 Hall of Honor will be held on Friday, October 16th on the field at Smith-Robinson Stadium beginning 6:45, pregame of the Greenwood-Russellville football game.
A reception honoring the inductees will be held in the GHS Student Union from 5:30-6:30.
The members of the 2020 Hall of Honor Class for the Greenwood Education Foundation are:
Dr. Ken Hamilton
Dr. Lee Johnson
Mr. Curtis Weaver
Dr. Lee Johnson is a 1988 graduate of Greenwood High School and a 1992 graduate of Hendrix College with a Bachelor of Arts degree (summa cum laude). From Hendrix his educational journey continued to the University of Arkansas Medical School (92-96) with completion of his residency in Emergency Medicine in 1999. He immediately began working in the emergency department at Sparks Hospital. He has served as a medical director for the Emergency Department for 18 years and currently serves as a Regional Medical Director for Envision Physician Services of Arkansas and six other states.
His roots and his desire to continue his family legacy of service brought him back to the Greenwood area. He is very proud of his family connections to Greenwood. Both of his parents are GHS graduates (Kay Bridges - 1968 and Donnie Johnson - 1967) as are his grandparents on his mother’s side (Violet and Hughes Bridges). Dr. Johnson said, “There are more of my relative’s names on the sidewalks of Greenwood than I can count. I am very proud to have my roots here.” Having been positively impacted by the community of Greenwood during his formative years, and wanting that for his own children, the Johnsons moved to Greenwood in 2005.
Involvement in the school and community became a driving force in Dr. Johnson’s life. He was elected to the Greenwood City Council in 2008 where he served until 2018. He was then elected to the Arkansas State House of Representatives for District 75 (parts of Crawford and Sebastian counties). He has shaped a stellar resume’ of service to Greenwood and the surrounding areas: Volunteer Medical Director of the Good Samaritan Clinic, Board of Directors of the South Sebastian Boys and Girls Club, Greenwood Parks Committee, Bell Park Foundation, Board of Directors of Sparks Regional Medical Center, The Degen Foundation, BOST Foundation, Greenwood Economics Development Committee and was appointed by the governor to the State Board of Health from 2016-2018. These are just a few of the committees and boards on which he has served.
One very important aspect of his medical career is serving as the volunteer physician for the Greenwood Bulldogs Athletics Program. Bulldog fans are accustomed to seeing him pace the sidelines or sit close-by in the bleachers overseeing the welfare of Greenwood athletes. He also currently volunteers with the Greenwood Special Olympics. Greenwood schools, Greenwood athletics and the community of Greenwood are the grateful recipients of Johnson’s passion, commitment and medical expertise in so many areas.
Through his characteristic humility, Dr. Johnson has illustrated that true leaders are servants. The degrees, the titles, the honors, and the accolades are a postscript to who Lee Johnson is. A son, a husband, a father, a friend--those are the only titles he wears with pride. It is only fitting to end with the accomplishments he holds most dear: Lee and his wife Jennifer have been married for 25 years and have three children, Will (21), Luke (19) and Wesley. (16 and an endeared member of the Lady Bulldog Volleyball Team)
Congratulations to Lee Johnson on his Induction to the 2020 Greenwood Education Foundation Hall of Honor.
National Principals Month: Strong leadership builds strong schools and we have some of the best around.
Please join us in celebrating our principals and thank them for inspiring, supporting, and motivating staff and students to be their best. #GSDexcellence
FALL BREAK
Congratulations to the staff at East Hills Middle School for their outstanding efforts during the 2020 United Way Pacesetter campaign. East Hills' teachers gave $6950 and earned the Big Dog Award for the 4th year in a row.
The staff was honored with a Taco party by United Way on October 14th. Greenwood School District donated a total of $17005.00 to United Way for our community! @unitedwayfortsmith @easthillsmiddle school
#GSDexcellence #liveunited #bigdogaward
The Greenwood Education Foundation is pleased to announce that the induction of the 2020 Hall of Honor will be held on Friday, October 16th on the field at Smith-Robinson Stadium beginning 6:45, pregame of the Greenwood-Russellville football game.
A reception honoring the inductees will be held in the GHS Student Union from 5:30-6:30.
The members of the 2020 Hall of Honor Class for the Greenwood Education Foundation are:
Dr. Ken Hamilton
Dr. Lee Johnson
Mr. Curtis Weaver
Dr. Ken Hamilton is a 1967 honor graduate from Greenwood High School and a member of the 1967 GHS Hall of Fame. Coming from a family with a widowed mother, he was the first in his family to attend college. He carried his academic successes and desire to achieve from high school to college and graduated with a B.A. Biology and B.S. Medical Technology from Arkansas Tech University and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri/Kansas City. While many GHS graduates were looking elsewhere to start their careers, Dr. Hamilton was drawn back to Greenwood. He practiced dentistry in Greenwood and at St. Edwards Mercy Hospital from 1978-1989 until he was forced to quit due to a congenital neck condition. But this did not slow him down in his desire to use his education and skills in the medical community.
At the age of 40, he was hired at Westark Community College to start and direct a Medical Laboratory Technician program. He started a legacy of success with a 100% pass rate as he raised the program to national recognition. He became a site visitor for the accrediting association (NAACLS) and was instrumental in the review for accreditation for other nationwide programs. Dr. Hamilton was a tenured faculty member who was nominated for an excellence in teaching award before leaving Westark in 1997. After leaving the Westark faculty, he was elected to the Board of Trustees for Westark Community College and served four years. He was on the board as vice president during the transition from Westark Community College to University of Arkansas/Fort Smith..
He joined the staff of the Arkansas Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) in 1997 and served until 2012 when he retired as the State Director. During this time he visited coaches and student-athletes across Arkansas to encourage them to “make a difference” in their local schools and communities. As state director, he also organized summer sport camps, One Way to Play-Drug Free programs in secondary schools, and the First Serve Tennis Program in Sebastian and Crawford Counties. Although he has retired from FCA, his legacy as a leader is still felt throughout the state, and the programs he organized still continue to thrive.
While being very involved with Westark Community College, he championed other causes within the community. He has served on the Sebastian County Library Board for over 30 years, endeavoring to maintain and increase library services in South Sebastian County. He has been the recipient of an American Cancer Association award as well as the recipient of a Community Leadership Award in the area of religion from Leadership Fort Smith in 2009.
For the last 20 years, Hamilton has served as a volunteer coach for the GHS Boys and Girls Tennis Teams. Under his tenure, GHS Tennis has achieved statewide recognition and respect, winning 15 conference championships, three state titles, and three overall championships. He has been named Conference Coach of the Year 15 times. A member of the 1966 state championship GHS baseball team, he is the only GHS graduate to play for a state championship team as well as be the head coach for GHS state championship teams.
Ken and his wife Ann have three children, Audrey, Kasey, and Jessica. Although he is considered “retired”, his grandchildren, his family and his biblical studies continue to fill his days. Complete retirement from coaching the GHS tennis teams is still a future focus.
Through his mentorship and dedication to programs for young men and women, Dr. Kenneth Hamilton’s legacy will continue to grow through future generations who will continue to be affected by his impact. The Greenwood Education Foundation is honored to have Dr. Ken Hamilton as part of the 2020 Hall of Honor.
National Principals Month: Strong leadership builds strong schools and we have some of the best around.
Please join us in celebrating our principals and thank them for inspiring, supporting, and motivating staff and students to be their best. #GSDexcellence
Good Luck to the Boys Tennis team as they compete in the State Tournament.
Jonathan Mitchell & JJ Acosta are competing in doubles and Zack Beshears is competing in Singles.
We hope everyone is enjoying their Fall weekend activities!
All Greenwood School campuses will be open with normal schedules starting tomorrow, October 12th.
Arvest Foundation Grant:
"Greenwood Schools is proud to be a partner with Arvest Bank - through the years we have enjoyed a positive relationship with
the Arvest team that has been beneficial for our students and community.
This grant will provide a variety of assistance to our students from those with basic physiological needs to those with aspirations to work in the medical field someday!
Thank you Arvest Foundation for supporting Greenwood Schools!"
$8000 Total
$2000 Envision program medic mannequin
$500 East Pointe snack pantry
$500 Westwood snack pantry
$5000 Greenwood Parent Center
Buses are rolling this afternoon! Expect early deliveries due to less students riding today!
Flu Clinic Reminder for Westwood Students
Greenwood High School, Greenwood Freshmen Center, and Greenwood Jr High School will pivot to online instruction for Thursday, October 8th and Friday, October 9th. This decision was made, in collaboration with the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Education, due to the large number of teachers in quarantine and a shortage of substitute teachers at this time.
COVID-19 positive cases in Sebastian County continue to increase, which in turn has started to filter into the school setting. The district will use this time to thoroughly clean the buildings, and allow time for staff quarantines to expire so we can return to campus with a full staff.
Greenwood PreK Center, Westwood Elementary, East Pointe Elementary, and East Hills Middle School will continue normal daily schedules.
Reminder for East Pointe Students Flu Clinic
National Principals Month:
Strong leadership builds strong schools and we have some of the best around.
Please join us in celebrating our principals and thank them for inspiring, supporting, and motivating staff and students to be their best. #GSDexcellence
Let's continue to do our part to slow the spread.
#GSDexcellence
Pink Out! Come support the Lady Bulldogs and the Reynolds Cancer House.
Games are played at H.B. Stewart Arena.
Bring your masks, plenty of space to social distance, cheer the Lady Bulldogs to victory, and for a great cause!
#GSDexcellence
Important Reminder:
We recently created a new district app at Greenwood AR Public Schools. If you have the old app under the name Greenwood Public Schools downloaded on your phone, you will need to delete it, and search for the new app to download Greenwood AR Public Schools.
This will prevent confusion with any out of date calendar information that might be on the previous app.
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29th.
The conferences will be virtual.
Watch for more information from your child's school.
There are so many ways to connect with us!
Just a Reminder---FALL BREAK -- No school on Friday, October 30th
Continue to do our part. Together we can stop the spread and keep our students and staff safe.
#GSDexcellence
Continue to do our part.
#StoptheSpread
#GSDexcellence
Flu Clinic reminder for Jr. High Students.
Congratulations to Greenwood High School teacher Joann King for this deserving honor.
#GSDexcellence
Flu Clinic Reminder for High School and Freshman Center Students.
Daily temperature checks for students along with these guidelines will help keep our students and staff safe.
#StoptheSpread #GSDexcellence
CANCELLED - Monday night (10-5) JV game with Har-Ber.
#GSDexcellence
Vouchers available at NOON in the Administration Office.
Congratulations to the GHS Boys Tennis team the 5A West Conference Champions! #GSDexcellence
Flu Clinic Reminder for East Hills Students.
Baseball and Softball fields closed for 4 weeks for grass maintenance. Please stay off the fields during this time.
Greenwood Schools will be in session tomorrow as scheduled. We have purchased plenty of water for each campus and will make sure students have what they need to stay hydrated!
Information regarding boil order and how it affects our students.
Reminder to Parents:
Remember to do your daily screenings.
Just a reminder that the Greenwood Education Hall of Honor Induction has been rescheduled to the October 16th game with Russellville.
Greenwood Education Foundation Hall of Honor Induction Date Changed to October 16th.
Flu Forms have gone home with students and the following dates are set for the Flu Clinics.
Sept. 30th East Hills Middle School
Oct. 1st GHS/FC
Oct. 2nd Jr. High
Oct. 8th East Pointe Elementary
Oct. 9th Westwood Elementary
Football Game Schedule Change! Bentonville West on Friday night.
Congratulations to the GHS Golf team.
FYI: Jr. High Football canceled for Tuesday, Sept. 22nd
A big thank you to our Partner in Education, United Way for the back to school goody bags for Central office staff today! #Liveunited
Let's all continue to do our best to Stop the Spread!
It's not too late. You can still complete the census today.
Keep voting until September 13th for Greenwood School District as Best of the Best in the River Valley! https://swtimes.gannettcontests.com/2020-Best-of-the-Best/?fbclid=IwAR3x63W_mNa79_M0veE3RS_mpq0kyVpchIMTL8B2k
Greenwood Jr High School has been notified of 1 positive student COVID-19 case today. This student is also a member of the 7th grade football team. The school district consulted with the Arkansas Department of Health, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, resulting in the quarantine of probable close contacts from the classroom and bus, as well as the 7th grade football team and one coach. Parents of all quarantined students have been contacted today and those students were moved to online instruction with school issued Chromebooks through September 23rd.
In addition, Athletic Director Dustin Smith announced that all 7th grade football activities will be paused until September 24th. Practice will resume on September 24th and regular season schedules will resume on September 29th.
Superintendent John Ciesla emphasized there is only one positive case at this time. “These decisions are not easily made, but are in the best interest and safety of our staff and students.”
Due to Covid restrictions, tailgating will not be allowed at the games. Thank you.
Keep voting until September 13th for Greenwood School District as Best of the Best in the River Valley! https://swtimes.gannettcontests.com/2020-Best-of-the-Best/?fbclid=IwAR3x63W_mNa79_M0veE3RS_mpq0kyVpchIMTL8B2k
Thank you for your continued diligence in keeping our students and staff safe.
#GSDexcellence
Live stream available from Van Buren for tonight's volleyball game.
Continue to care for yourself and help protect others in your home and community.
***Time Change for Volleyball game scheduled for Sept. 10th @ Van Buren.***
Start time will be 5:00 p.m.
Keep voting until September 13th for Greenwood School District as Best of the Best in the River Valley!
https://swtimes.gannettcontests.com/2020-Best-of-the-Best/?fbclid=IwAR3x63W_mNa79_M0veE3RS_mpq0kyVpchIMTL8B2kzENUVVQzcFC7FTT2yc
For a flexible and rewarding job, we are hiring substitute teachers and paraprofessionals.
Link:
https://sforce.co/3m3EuJS
Due to Covid-19 concerns, the Northside-Greenwood varsity game scheduled for Friday has been cancelled.
Greenwood will host Springdale HarBer on Friday night.
There are so many ways to connect with us!
Be sure to check out our website: at greenwoodk12.com and your school's websites.
No School on Monday!
Ticket Information for the week of Sept. 7 - 11th from Dr. Dustin Smith, Athletic Director.
https://youtu.be/J6meZ_aFQmc
No Cost Student Meals Available
The Arkansas Child Nutrition Unit has announced that the USDA grant to provide meals at no cost to students will begin immediately through December 31st.
This means that all students in PK-12th grade will be provided one breakfast meal and one lunch meal free of charge.
Any student wanting a la carte items or extra breakfast and lunch meals will be required to purchase those items separately.
Catch up with the latest student stories, sports
scores, and news updates. It’s everything about the Bulldogs,
in your pocket.
If you haven’t already, download the app on
Android: https://bit.ly/2zjoWhv
or
iPhone: https://apple.co/3cpkcot
Greenwood Volleyball will be live on the NFHS Network today vs. Southside! If you can't make it to H.B. Stewart Arena this is an option. There is a subscription to view.
https://bit.ly/2EXDk1K
Link to purchase tickets online for Tuesday's Volleyball game vs. Southside at the H.B. Stewart Arena.
https://www.greenwoodk12.com/o/greenwood/page/tickets--6
Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate this week.
Keep up the great work!
Remember to continue self screenings. Remember your masks for Monday.
Together we will continue to #stopthespread.
Have a safe weekend! Looking forward to seeing you on Monday.
Athletic Update for the week August 31 through September 4th with Dr. Dustin Smith, Athletic Director.
https://youtu.be/tuWTQUoUSBM
The Arkansas Department of Health released the most recent school COVID-19 numbers on Thursday. Schools with 5 or more cases are listed at this link:
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/school_report_8_27.pdf
So proud of our staff, students, and parents for contributing to a safe and healthy school environment! Keep up the good work and Have a great weekend!
Information regarding Greenwood Bulldog Volleyball games at H.B. Stewart arena.
One more day....
Mask Up, Bulldogs!
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Daily Self Screening for Students
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3 more days and counting..... here is the staggered schedule for the first week of school
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Connect with Greenwood Schools....
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Ticket Information for Bentonville Volleyball game.
There is a limited amount of tickets available.
Countdown: Returning Students have you updated your information?
Football Guidelines for the Fayetteville/Greenwood game on August 20th.
Mask Up, Bulldogs!
Countdown to Back to School 2020-21
Arkansas Counts! Census Deadline extended until Sept. 30th.
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Orientation Information by Campus:
Westwood:
https://bit.ly/2E5D8wA
East Pointe:
https://bit.ly/3fRT037
East Hills will release their orientation information on August 17th.
Jr. High:
https://bit.ly/2Y0Y8Ma
FC/GHS:
https://bit.ly/31MQjuR
Staggered Schedules for the week of Aug. 24-28 are as follows:
Westwood and East Pointe Elementary:
1st-4th grade:
Monday, August 24 -- students whose last name begins with A-K attend school
Tuesday, August 25 -- students whose last names begin with L-Z attend school
Wednesday, August 26 -- all 1st-4th grade students attend school
Kindergarten:
Classes will be divided up into 3 separate groups for back-to-school attendance. Your child’s teacher will let you know which day your child is assigned.
Monday, August 24 -- Group 1
Tuesday, August 25 -- Group 2
Wednesday, August 26 -- Group 3
Thursday, August 27 -- all kindergarten students attend school
East Hills, Jr. High, Freshman Center, and High School
(grades 5-12)
Monday, August 24 -- students whose last name begins with A-K attend school
Tuesday, August 25 -- students whose last names begin with L-Z attend school
Wednesday, August 26 -- all 5th-12th grade students attend school
Mask up, Bulldogs!
Mask Up, Bulldogs!
School Status....another way to connect
Mask up, Bulldogs!
The Greenwood School Board will meet Aug. 13th @ 6:00, in the Stewart Arena new classroom area.
The Arkansas Department of Education announces the opening of the Ready for School Resource Call Center (1-833-353-6050)
The purpose of the call center is to provide Arkansans with information and resources regarding the reopening of schools.
https://bit.ly/2XriDBs
The Greenwood Board of Education met in Special Session on Thursday, July 30, 2020. During the meeting, the Board approved the following items:
Greenwood School District Re-entry Plan,
Emergency Procedure for Face Coverings, and
AAA Guidelines for Students involved in Online Learning.
Access these documents at: https://bit.ly/3jQ6Aaq
DragonFly link -
Jr. High Supply List by classes
Reminders and Updates for Back to School 2020-21
East Hills Supply List
Greenwood Jr. High Supply List
Greenwood Freshman Center/High School Supply List
East Pointe School Supply List
Westwood School Supply List
Reminder: Coaches and Parents Meeting for July 28th has been postponed
The Greenwood Board of Education will meet in a special session on Thursday, July 30th to discuss the Ready for Learning Plan and take action on personnel items.
Greenwood School District administration was recently notified that a student athlete tested positive for COVID-19. Dr. Dustin Smith, Athletic Director, stated that the parents of all students who were identified as “close contacts” have been notified per ADH guidelines.
Smith also released this statement, “The case was confined to one sport and one facility. Activities/practices for that sport have been suspended at this time and the facility will undergo the appropriate disinfecting and cleaning. For the privacy of our students and staff, the Greenwood School District cannot share personal information regarding this case. The school district has followed the procedures outlined by the Arkansas Department of Health and remain steadfast in our commitment to the safety of our students and staff.”
District Leadership teams meeting today to complete school re-entry plans. Watch for updates soon!
We are loving our new app! Access sports, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/2zjoWhv or iPhone: https:///apple.co/3cpkcot
Parent/Teacher Coach Meeting put on hold
Frequently Asked Questions about Bulldog Online Learning
Greenwood Schools adopt new 2020-21 calendar
We’re thrilled to announce Greenwood School
District’s new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications.
Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/2zjoWhv or
iPhone: https://apple.co/3cpkcot.
Today we celebrate the Class of 2020, celebrate their accomplishments, and encourage them as they begin new adventures!
On Thursday, July 9th, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the state would move back the start of the 2020-21 school year.
The new directive outlined that schools could begin their first day of school no earlier than August 24th and no later than August 26th.
Superintendent John Ciesla stated that “although we are saddened by the delay in the start of the school, we will use the extra time to continue to prepare our schools for the 2020-21 school year.”
District administration, calendar committee members, and the Board of Education will work to review the current school calendar and make necessary changes. Those changes will be announced late next week.
2020 Graduation Information
New Student Registration
Information Document regarding Back to School can be found with this web address: https://tinyurl.com/ybsb483v
New Student Registration for the 2020-21 school year starts today.
