Parent Teacher Conferences were a success yesterday! If you couldn't make it, join us on Tuesday from 3:30-6:30!
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Chickasaws on Sept. 13 were shut out at West Memphis Wonder 16-0 and fall to 1-2 in the nonconference season.
The Blytheville Lady Chickasaws volleyball team (0-8) on Sept. 11 lost three games to Batesville Southside 13-25, 6-25, 9-25 at the Auxiliary Gym, and the “B” Lady Chickasaws (0-8) absorbed a 10-25 defeat.
The Blytheville High School 9th grade Jr. Lady Chickasaws (0-8) lost to Batesville Southside 3-25, 1-25 on Sept. 11 at the Auxiliary Gym. The “B” Jr. Lady Chickasaws (0-7) were defeated 6-25, and the Blytheville Middle School 7th grade Jr. Lady Chicks (0-7-1) fell 17-25, 13-25.
The Blytheville Middle School seventh grade Junior Chickasaws on Sept. 11 were silenced by Wynne 20-0 in their season opener at Haley Field.
The Blytheville Lady Chickasaws volleyball team (0-7) was unable to win at Valley View on Sept. 10, losing 2-25, 10-25, 7-25. The JV Lady Chickasaws (0-7) also lost 5-25 to the “B” Lady Blazers.
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-7) on Sept. 10 lost at Valley View 6-25, 4-25. The “B” Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-6) were beaten 2-25, and the Blytheville Middle School seventh grade Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-6, 1-1) absorbed 11-25, 9-25 setbacks.
Parent Teacher Conferences are the perfect opportunity to act as a team with your child and their teacher to help them grow throughout the year!
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Today is National Suicide Prevention Day. We at Blytheville Schools take suicide very seriously, and we want each of our students and staff to get the help and support they need if this is a reality for them or a loved one.
Know the Warning Signs of Suicide
A person in acute risk for suicidal behavior most often will show:
Warning Signs of Acute Risk:
-Threatening to hurt or kill him or herself, or talking of wanting to hurt or kill him/herself; and or,
-Looking for ways to kill him/herself by seeking access to firearms, available pills, or other means; and/or,
-Talking or writing about death, dying or suicide, when these actions are out of the ordinary.
-Increased substance (alcohol or drug) use
-No reason for living; no sense of purpose in life
-Anxiety, agitation, unable to sleep or sleeping all of the time
-Feeling trapped - like there's no way out
-Hopelessness
-Withdrawal from friends, family and society
-Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge
-Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities, seemingly without thinking
-Dramatic mood changes
-Giving away prized possessions
If you observe these signs in anyone, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a referral.
To learn more about youth suicide, risk factors, and how to help, visit http://www.suicidology.org/ncpys/warning-signs-risk-factors
See you there! This is a great opportunity to find out how your student is doing.
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Chickasaws (1-1) outlasted West Memphis West 14-8 on Sept. 6 at West Memphis.
The Blytheville Lady Chickasaws volleyball team (0-6) on Sept. 6 lost at Highland 11-25, 18-25, 13-25 in AAAA/AAA Conference activity, and the “B” Lady Chickasaws (0-6) were also defeated by Highland 8-25.
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-6) dropped two AAAA/AAA Conference volleyball matches Sept. 6 at Highland 15-25, 18-25, and the Blytheville Middle School 7th grade Junior Lady Chickasaws split their two games, losing 18-25 before winning 15-10.
The Blytheville Lady Chickasaws volleyball team (0-5) on Sept. 4 dropped 6-25, 9-25, 3-25 outings to Batesville in the AAAA-AAA Conference at the Auxiliary Gym, and the JV Lady Chickasaws (0-5) lost to the “B” Lady Pioneers 2-25.
The Blytheville High School Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-5) on Sept. 4 lost to Batesville 3-25, 4-25 at the Auxiliary Gym, and the JV Junior Lady Chickasaws were denied 7-25. The Blytheville Middle School seventh grade Junior Lady Chickasaws (0-5) were also beaten 11-25, 6-15.
The Blytheville Middle School eighth grade Junior Chickasaws on Sept. 4 clobbered Marion Blue 38-8 at Haley Field in their first game of the season.
Blytheville Schools will be closed Monday, September 3rd in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Stay safe and have a nice break!
The Blytheville High School ninth grade Junior Chickasaws took one on the chin in their Aug. 30 season opener at Haley Field, losing to Osceola 32-6.
The Blytheville Lady Chickasaws volleyball team (0-4) fell at Wynne 7-25, 4-25, 11-25 in AAAA/AAA action Aug. 30, and the “B” Lady Chickasaws (0-4) lost 5-25. The 9th grade Jr. Lady Chickasaws (0-4) were defeated by Wynne 10-25, 7-25, and the JV Jr. Lady Chicks fell 9-25, 7-25.
When students improve their attendance rates, they improve their academic prospects and chances for graduating. #attendancematters