Reminders for tomorrow, Friday, March 14th. ALL awards assemblies will be first thing in the morning. Elementary awards will be in the cafeteria and High School will be in the gym. Spring pictures will follow shortly after beginning with Kindergarten cap and gown on the cafeteria stage. Attn. High School Parents: High School students will ONLY get a spring picture if you request it. Please let your students know if you want them to have their picture taken. You can let the office know as well.
Just a reminder that Spring Break is scheduled for the week of March 24-28, 2025. All K-12 offices and buildings will be closed including the Pre-K program. Guy-Perkins Early Childhood Center (Daycare) will be open that week. If you have any questions about Spring Break, please contact the school office.
Mark your calendars:
Everyone is invited to the Guy-Perkins Athletic booster club meeting at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 17 in the cafeteria. We need as many Guy-Perkins elementary and high school parents to become involved in our Booster Club, which helps us self-fund the athletics program.
Agenda:
I. A look back at 2024-25, and our mission for 2025-26
II. Past, current, and future revenue streams
III. 2024-25 Athletic Banquet
The Guy-Perkins Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is inviting any and all students and adults to Christ on the Court, a night of student led fellowship and worship. Josh Brown, a track athlete at CBC, is the featured speaker. We will feed attendees.
When: Wednesday, March 19
Where: Guy-Perkins Gymnasium
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Guy-Perkins families are invited to the Spring 2025 Parent-Teacher Conferences today from 3:00-7:00 PM. All high school conferences will be held in the Cafeteria and will be "student-led" conferences. Elementary conferences will be held in classrooms. See you there!
Congratulations to Kim Hebel!!! You are the winner of our “Year of Free Pizza” raffle! The Lady Thunderbirds would like to thank everyone who has supported us this year, we couldn’t do it without you!
This is a friendly reminder that there will be no overtime offered on Monday, March 10, due to parent/teacher conferences. We appreciate your understanding and support.
The Guy-Perkins Alumni Field Day was a HUGE success last year and we raised over $1000 for scholarships for GPHS graduates! We also gave away 40+ door prizes!
Get ready for competitive games, food, door prizes, and a WHOLE LOTTA FUN!
We hope to have a bigger turnout this year, so be sure to mark your calendars for this event!
More info to come in the coming months!
The baseball/softball games scheduled for today (Tuesday) against Mt. Vernon-Enola have been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
The Guy-Perkins School District is proud to announce that Guy-Perkins Elementary School has once again been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a "Beating the Odds" high-performing school. This prestigious award is given to schools where students achieve exceptional academic growth on the ATLAS assessment, despite a high percentage of students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
In addition to this honor, Guy-Perkins Elementary has earned top rankings:
🏆 2nd overall for "High Poverty" Elementary Schools in ATLAS ELA (English Language Arts) Growth across the entire state of Arkansas.
🏆 1st overall for "High Poverty" Elementary Schools in ATLAS ELA Growth in the Central Arkansas Region.
Each year, the OEP Outstanding Educational Performance Awards highlight schools that make a significant impact on student learning. Academic growth is one of the strongest indicators of a school's positive influence, and this recognition affirms that the dedicated staff at Guy-Perkins Elementary is helping students exceed expectations and achieve success.
If you know a student that would like to join a winning team in 2025-26, contact Kourtney at 501-679-7224 today.!
The Guy-Perkins School District will conduct Scoliosis and BMI Screenings from March 11th-13th, 2025. Who Will Be Screened?
**Scoliosis Screening: Girls in 6th and 8th grade, Boys in 8th grade
**BMI Measurement: Students in grades K, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10
These screenings are conducted privately and respectfully to ensure student comfort. Participation helps identify potential health concerns early, supporting long-term well-being.
If you do not wish for your child to participate, please provide a written notice to the school nurse. For more details, contact the school office.
Guy-Perkins students and their families are reminded that Monday, March 3, 2025 will be an inclement weather "make-up day " for staff and students. It will be important for all students to be in attendance as they prepare for the upcoming ATLAS assessment. Other "make-up days" for this school year include April 7, (Monday),May 5 (Monday), May 16 (Friday), and May 19 (Monday). If you have any question about these dates, please contact your child's school office.
Guy-Perkins Overtime program will not have session on Wednesday February 26, or Thursday February 27 due to our school hosting regionals.
Good morning Overtime Parents! Yesterday was such a nice day we had to get outside and enjoy it! We did start off with a little inside while it was still a little chilly.
Several of our Juniors gave up their snow day Wednesday to attend a virtual ACT Prep course through Arch Ford Cooperative. Students earned an incentive day by attending, asking questions, and taking notes.
Please join us in wishing all of our Juniors good luck when they take the ACT on Thursday the 27th!
Guy-Perkins School District will once again run a modified bus route schedule for student on the afternoon routes (Friday): Purple Bear route- students on Mill Bridge Road will meet at intersection of Wolf Branch and Mill Bridge Road. Students on Hargett Road will meet at the end of Hargett Road and Highway 25 (bus will be leaving 5 minutes earlier). Razorback route students on Ashberry and Easy St. will meet at gas pad gate before Ashberry Road. Please be safe as you travel!
Staff and students safely returned to campus today following an extended break for snow/ice. Thank you Faulkner County Road Department crew for clearing the bus routes streets and roads in our district, and to Guy-Perkins Maintenance/Custodial Staff members, Damon Cardin and James Stane, for clearing the sidewalks and parking lots on campus. Safety comes first in Faulkner County and at Guy-Perkins!
Today is "Bus Driver Appreciation Day" so join us in celebrating the hard work and dedication of our Guy-Perkins bus drivers: Connie Glover, Jennifer Hennessee, Becky Gibbs, Lisa Halk, Jeremy Carson, Eric Lewis, and Dr. Joe Fisher. These are the first and last staff members that our riders see each day setting the tone for student success. Thank you drivers for all you do for Guy-Perkins students!
Guy-Perkins School District will return to normal operations on Friday, February 21. The bus routes will be on a modified schedule as follows: Purple Bear route- students on Mill Bridge Road will meet at intersection of Wolf Branch and Mill Bridge Road. Students on Hargett Road will meet at the end of Hargett Road and Highway 25 (bus will be leaving 5 minutes earlier). Razorback route students on Ashberry and Easy St. will meet at gas pad gate before Ashberry Road. Please be safe as you travel tomorrow! Dr. Fisher
Due to the lingering ice and snow creating hazardous roadways across the district, the Guy-Perkins School District will be closed on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This includes the Day Care program. We will be working on clearing parking lots and sidewalks throughout the day on Thursday in an effort to open school on Friday. Additionally, the February School Board Meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, February 24 at 6:00 PM in the Administration Office. Stay warm and safe! Dr. Fisher
Please stay safe and warm during this winter weather. We will provide updates as needed regarding future schedules. Thank you for your understanding.
