Join us this Tuesday for the BMS Awards Ceremony.
We welcome Almeta Jackson as our new Child Nutrition Director!
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour.
The book fair only has TWO days left on the BMS campus!
Parents, eWallet is the cashless way to let your child shop the fair. Just make an account and add the funds. There's nothing for you to print out and anyone you allow can contribute. Check it out today!
The Scholastic Book Fair is happening now on the BMS campus. We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at the Blytheville Middle School from October 31st through November 4th. See you there!
“The Civil Rights Legacy” On October 28, 2022 in Blytheville, Arkansas at the Nonviolence Youth Summit, the Arkansas MLK Commission will honor “living witnesses to history” and descendants of civil rights champions who are sharing their rich legacies with the next generation of leaders at an awards ceremony. The recipients will also interact with students in breakout sessions prior to the ceremony.
Donaleigh Abernathy-Daughter of Reverend Ralph Abernathy, close friend and mentor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Author of the book, “Partners in History”
Sara Collins Rudolph- “The Fifth Girl, Survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing in Birmingham, Alabama that killed her sister, Addie Mae Collins and four other girls in September of 1963
Dr. Angela Shuttlesworth- Grand daughter of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth, co-founder of the South Christian Leadership Conference
Mother Annie Abrams, Educator, Mentor to the Little Rock Nine, the first African American students to integrate Little Rock Central High School
Dr. Bernice A. King, along with her co-author, Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson will sign their new book, "It Starts With Me!"
Reigning Miss Arkansas, Ebony Mitchell (www.arkingdream.org)
For more information, contact DuShun Scarbrough at 888-290-KING.
Until further notice, the track on the campus of Blytheville Elementary School will be closed to the community due to construction. We apologize for the inconvenience.
The track on the campus of Blytheville Elementary School will be closed to the community due to construction starting soon. Signs will be posted once construction starts and we will make an announcement once a timeline for construction has been established.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on today, September 13th from 3:30-5:30 PM and Friday, September 16th from 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. September 16th is a non-school day for students. Please make plans to check on the progress of your child during one of these times. We hope to see you there.
School will not be in session for students on Friday, September 2nd due to professional development for teachers and Monday, September 5th for Labor Day. Students will return to school on September 6th.
The first day of school for students in Blytheville School district is Monday, August 8th. We look forward to kicking off a great 2022-23 school year!
Please join us for the Blytheville School District Back to School Bash on August 4th from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM. The event will take place at the Chickasaw Arena. There will be food, blow ups, and informational booths. We hope to see you there!
Updated survey link:
As we close out the 2021-22 school year, we would like input from parents on your involvement in your child’s school. Please respond to this survey by Wednesday, June 1st. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDXioL5MV8aRM2-QJ34zAf0VDlw9VkCNwI6NFW3Wiij3ke4Q/viewform?usp%3Dsf_link&source=gmail-imap&ust=1654021173000000&usg=AOvVaw1EwAbFV8xB2bdKvFmHIHjr
Blytheville Odyssey of the Mind teams are headed to OM World Finals in Ames, IA. Thanks to all of our supporters who helped to make this possible.
Blytheville School District is currently taking applications for Special Education Teacher. Candidates should have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. For more information, contact Jean Cole, Special Services Director (870) 762-2053.
On Thursday, April 28th, the Blytheville Board of Education approved the 2022 - 2023 calendar. Students will start school on August 8, 2022. This calendar can also be found on the district website under the events tab.
BHS Principal, Jennifer Blankenship received the Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award at the Annual Chamber Banquet. We salute you for your dedication and service to the Blytheville School District!
The community is invited to meet the new Superintendent of Blytheville Public Schools, Dr. Veronica Perkins. This drop-in event will be held at Arkansas Northeastern College in the Nucor Community Room located in the Center for Allied Technologies on April 20th from 5:00-7:00 PM.
Check out what's going on at Blytheville Middle School in our March Newsletter!
