Only 18 days away!
Here is a great summer opportunity!
Guy-Perkins is proud to have FAB&T- Guy as a community partner for the 2024-25 year! Go by and see Casey Webb (Drive-thru); Danielle Rimmer (Branch Manager); and Jasmine Burroughs (Main Teller) and let them know how much you appreciate FAB&T for supporting our staff and students!
Guy-Perkins High School juniors Abigail Myrick and Miles Hale were recently selected to attend the 2024 Arkansas Girls and Boys State programs being held this week at Harding University and UCA. These programs provide students with a leadership and civic engagement experience and sponsored by the American Legion.
On Monday, Miles was elected by his peers at Boys State to serve as a Justice of the Peace for Rooks County. Congratulations to Abigail and Miles for representing Guy-Perkins High School!
The Guy-Perkins Athletic Department is pleased to announce that Tony Varnell has been named the new Thunderbird Jr./Sr. High Football Coach. He will join volunteer assistant coaches, Vino Morris and Jack Smoot, for the 2024 football season. Coach Varnell currently coaches the Thunderbird Baseball team and serves as the High School Business Teacher and District Technology Director.
Guy-Perkins High School is taking applications for a 9-12 English Teacher for the 2024-25 school year. To apply, go to https://www.gptbirds.org/page/employment-opportunities.
It's not too late to sign up for Summer School Enrichment at Guy-Perkins Elementary. The program will run from June 3rd-27th, Monday-Thursday each week from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Breakfast and lunch will be served each day. Transportation is provided. Students will have math, science, literacy, and social emotional learning blocks each day along with recess and other fun activities. Sign-up forms are in the Elementary Office or you can call 501-679-3509 to sign your student up as well.
2024 Graduates Cade Brister, Baxter Harrington, and Will Lamb recently attended the "Be Pro Be Proud Draft Day" in Russellville. They completed skills and interest assessments prior to the event and were assigned interviews with employers based on those results. They also developed their resumes and participated in mock interviews. Guy-Perkins is proud to announce that all three have received multiple job offers!
Severe weather is predicted for the Guy, AR area tonight. The tornado shelter at the Elementary School will be opened for the public, if a tornado warning is issued for the area. Ms. Susan McKinney will serve as the weather monitor tonight and open/close the shelter, if needed.
Today is National School Nurse Day! We honor all school nurses including our very own, Sarah Toller (RN). Sarah makes a difference in the lives of Guy-Perkins children every day and has dedicated her life to helping others. We salute you!
Today is the day for Kindergarten Camp! If you have a student that will be attending kindergarten this August 2024, please come out today to have some fun and pre-register for kindergarten. The event is come and go from 2:00-7:00 p.m. We will have screenings and fun activities for all the kids to do. Parents can meet the teachers and staff and have any questions they may have answered. Come on out and join us at Guy-Perkins Elementary today!
Today is National School Lunch Hero Day! Our OPAA staff are some of the first people to arrive at school each day and often interact with every student, every single day! We are so grateful for their commitment to providing nutritional meals to our scholars each and every day!
Happy “School Principal Day” to our amazing K-12 Principals! Thank you to these dedicated educators who provide endless support, guidance, and encouragement to both students and staff. Their passion for education and the well-being of every student shines through in everything they do. We are so glad to have Tim Barnes and Susan McKinney leading Guy-Perkins schools, staff, and students! Please share your appreciations in the comments below.
A huge thank you to Conway Regional Health for providing free physicals for our students today!
Attention all student-athletes interested in becoming a Guy-Perkins Thunderbird football player! Coaches Bobby Eubanks, Vino Morris, and Jack Smoot will hold a football organizational meeting tonight (4/30) from 6:00 - 7:00 PM in the High School Gym. Join the team in 2024-24!
The baseball district tournament has been rained out. Games will not be made up. Guy will be the three seed in next week's Regional tournament.
The football coaches would like to have a meet and greet with parents and players on Tuesday, April 30 at 6pm in the gym.
The Guy-Perkins 2024 Athletic Sports Banquet is set for May 6, 2024 in the Cafeteria. Dinner will be served from 5:45pm - 6:30pm (hamburger, hot dog, fries, dessert & drink). The presentation of awards will begin at 6:30pm.
Advance meal tickets are $10.00 per person. $15.00 at the door. All participating athletes in grades 7-12 and children 5 & under will eat for free.
Ticket(s) purchases can be made by contacting Marina Davidson via text 501.328.3562, or email tbirdbooster@gmail.com. Cash, or CashApp payments accepted.
NOTE: If you are not attending the dinner, awards will begin at 6:30pm.
April 30th-May 8th: ATLAS Testing for 3rd-10th grades
Sports Physicals: May 1st (6th-11th grade Athletes )
High School Graduation: May 3rd, 7:30
High School Athletic Banquet: May 6th 6:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Camp for incoming 2024-25 Kindergarten Students: May 6th, 2-7 p.m.
6th Grade Graduation: May 9th, 2:00 p.m.
High School Band /Choir Concert: May 9th, 7:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Graduation: May 10th, 6:30 p.m.
5ht/6th Grade Field Trip: May 10th, Petit Jean State Park
Pre-K Graduation: May 13th, 5:30 p.m.
FFA Banquet and Auction: May 14th, 6:30
3rd/4th Grade Field Trip: Crater of Diamonds State Park, May 14th
Elementary Fun Day: May 16th
Last Day of School: May 17th
Summer School/Enrichment: June 3rd-27th ( Mon-Thursday each week)
Great turnout to meet Coach Lewis!! We are so excited for him to join our family!
