Guy-Perkins Schools

Two Guy-Perkins High School students were recognized this week for their outstanding achievement in competitions held at the Arkansas Senior Beta Convention in Hot Springs. Placing among the top four in their divisions were: Adalyn Hogan (Freshman), 2nd place in the Hand Drawn Anime category; and Garrett Fisher (Junior) 4th place in the U.S. History category. Congratulations to these students and their sponsor, Kara Caldwell, for representing Guy-Perkins High School!

Attention Overtime parents Due to a bus being down we are low on transportation, therefore there will be pick up only from the overtime program for today. Due to the lack of notice if your student will need a way home please call our elementary office.

The Guy-Perkins School District invites the community to attend a public meeting on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Cafeteria to discuss the district's 2030 Vision Plan. A light meal will be served at 5:30 PM before the meeting begins. The meeting will feature a presentation of work completed during two recent 2030 Planning Sessions. Community members will have the opportunity to review proposed upgrades to existing facilities, plans for new classrooms and facilities, and suggestions for academic programming focused on enhancing education in 2030. Options for carrying out and funding these initiatives will also be presented with feedback from the public encouraged. The district hopes for a strong turnout and looks forward to hearing ideas and perspectives from all members of the Guy-Perkins community.

Due to inclement weather (or the threat of it), the Guy-Perkins School District canceled classes on Thursday, January 9, 2025, and Friday, January 10, 2025. While Arkansas law requires school calendars to include five (5) additional snow days at the end of the school year, districts are not obligated to use these days exclusively for make-up purposes. Other options are available for consideration. Guy-Perkins Parents - We value your input and invite you to share your preferences for how these two (2) missed days should be made up in the 2024-25 school calendar. Your feedback will help the School Board make an informed decision. Please keep in mind that additional snow or ice days may occur in the future, requiring further adjustments to the school calendar. Thank you for taking the time to provide your response: https://forms.gle/8V6tGnrBCZxR6AnE6

After assessing all Guy-Perkins bus routes today, Transportation Director Damon Cardin has confirmed that the Razorback, Red Wolf, and Purple Bear buses WILL RUN REGULAR ROUTES this afternoon (Friday). We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our parents and families as Mr. Cardin and the bus drivers worked to ensure student were safely transported to/from school.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday and Inauguration day Monday, January 20, there will be no Overtime.

Since the school is still running snow routes, the Overtime program will be car riders only again today, January 16.

Bus Snow Route Update Guy-Perkins will continue operating Bus Snow Routes this afternoon (Wednesday, Jan. 15) and again for both morning and afternoon routes tomorrow (Thursday, Jan. 16). Below are the links to the specific Bus Snow Routes: Razorback: https://5il.co/350d4 Purple Bear: https://5il.co/350d3 Red Wolf: https://5il.co/350d5 For assistance, contact the Bus Garage at 501-402-4371.

The Guy-Perkins School District will host its annual "Child Find" public meeting on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the Administration Building. This meeting is part of the 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which requires school districts to identify and evaluate children with disabilities, from birth to age 21, within the district's attendance zone. The goal is to locate students who may need early intervention or special education services, but are not currently receiving them. For questions about the "Child Find" process or the meeting, please contact Special Education Supervisor Bethany Blair at bethany.blair@gptbirds.org.

The senior class of Guy-Perkins is excited to invite you to a Father Daughter dance February 8th. It will be in the Cafeteria from 6:00-8:00. RSVP on the Google Form. If you have any questions, email autumn.bradley@gptbirds.org or morgan.hailey@gptbirds.org. Thank you and we hope to see you there! https://forms.gle/SiLhdWBWVvdGEJh49

As a precaution with the roads, the Overtime Program will ONLY be car riders today, January 14, and tomorrow, January 15.

Guy-Perkins will be running Bus Snow Routes again tomorrow (Wednesday - Jan. 15). Here are the links to the Bus Snow Routes: Razorback - https://5il.co/350d4; Purple Bear - https://5il.co/350d3; and Red Wolf - https://5il.co/350d5. If you need to contact the Bus Garage, call 501-402-4371.

A big thanks to the Guy-Perkins School District transportation and maintenance departments led by Damon Cardin. We are back in school today after all the snow and we couldn't have done it without his incredible leadership! A special thanks to all of our bus drivers - Jennifer, Connie, and Becky - who checked routes and made sure our students arrived safely this morning. And to Mr Stane for helping salt and clear our sidewalks this morning. Thank you for everything you do for staff and students! Dr. Fisher

Attention 2025 Seniors and Parents/Guardians - "FAFSA Night" will be held Tuesday, January 14th @ 5pm in the business classroom in conjunction with a home basketball game. Come support our T-Birds and receive expert help in completing The Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Please bring the following with you: 1. School issued (charged) ChromeBook 2. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) & Student's 2022 Income Tax Records 3. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) & Student's FSA ID (for directions on how to complete this, please contact Mrs. Ritter or click on this link https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch) This should be created a week prior so that verification of identity is completed. The FAFSA awards FREE money for college based on income. It is also a requirement for many scholarships, including the Arkansas Academic Challenge.

Guy-Perkins will be open tomorrow (Jan. 14) at the school normal time. This includes the Early Childhood Center. Bus snow routes will run in the AM and PM. Here are the links to the Bus Snow Routes: Razorback - https://5il.co/350d4; Purple Bear - https://5il.co/350d3; and Red Wolf - https://5il.co/350d5. If you need to contact the Bus Garage tomorrow morning, call 501-402-4371.

UPDATE for Monday, January 13, 2025 - The Early Childhood Center Daycare and Pre-K Classrooms WILL be open. The Monday OVERTIME Program WILL NOT be held due to bus routes (side roads) still remaining icy. Guy-Perkins School District WILL be open on Tuesday., but possibly running snow bus routes. An announcement will be made Monday afternoon around 3:00 PM

Attention 2025 Seniors and Parents/Guardians - "FAFSA Night" will be held Tuesday, January 14th @ 5pm in the business classroom in conjunction with a home basketball game. Come support our T-Birds and receive expert help in completing The Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Please bring the following with you: 1. School issued (charged) ChromeBook 2. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) & Student's 2022 Income Tax Records 3. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) & Student's FSA ID (for directions on how to complete this, please contact Mrs. Ritter or click on this link https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch) This should be created a week prior so that verification of identity is completed. The FAFSA awards FREE money for college based on income. It is also a requirement for many scholarships, including the Arkansas Academic Challenge.

The Guy-Perkins School District appreciates the hard work and dedication of our local, county, and state law enforcement officers to ensuring safety and security in our community. Join us in thanking these men and women who serve the Guy-Perkins School District!

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Guy area beginning at noon on Thursday. Out of extreme caution for staff and student safety, Guy-Perkins Schools (including the Daycare/Pre-K and Overtime) will be closed Thursday and Friday.

Due to inclement weather all athletic events through January 11 have been postponed. This includes PeeWee games Thursday and Saturday. Friday's game against Blevins will be played on February 14.