Saddle Up & Donate: Blood Drive
Thunderbird Complex
Tuesday, April 8th
9:00am-1:00pm
There are track meets scheduled for this Thursday, April 10. 7th-9th grade will compete at Cabot, while 10-12th grade will compete at Batesville. Both meets begin at 3:00 pm.
Today's baseball game has been cancelled due to weather.
The Guy-Perkins School District is monitoring the weather situation closely today. Please know that if a severe weather warning is issued, students will be directed to the elementary school hallway. If the warning is issued close to our school dismissal time, the district will delay dismissal until the severe weather has passed. Parents and residents of Guy are welcome to come to the school if a warning is issued. There will be no checkouts once we are in severe weather lockdown. We will shelter in place. Your child's safety and the safety of our teachers/staff are our top concern and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.
Overtime parents just a reminder for the rest of the year we are only having Overtime on Mondays, Our afternoon overtime is finished for this school year.
Overtime Parents,
As we approach spring break, we would like to remind everyone that we have completed our afterschool part of the program for this term. We will resume sessions on Mondays starting back on March 31, 2025.
Wishing you all a wonderful and refreshing spring break!
Reminder: Athletic Booster Club meeting tonight at 7 pm at the cafeteria. All are invited, including peewee parents! Please join us to discuss the future of T-Bird Athletics.
The Guy-Perkins High School Quiz Bowl Team secured their spot in the 1A State Quiz Bowl Tournament with a second-place finish at the 1A-Central Region Tournament held on Saturday at Sacred Heart High School in Morrilton. The Thunderbirds averaged 204 points per game with sophomore Sonny Beall earning a spot on the All-Tournament Team. Guy-Perkins will compete in the 1A State Tournament on Saturday, April 12, at UACCM in Morrilton. Congratulations to Coaches Kevin Cummings and Joe Fisher and the Senior Thunderbird Quiz Bowl Team!
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 11:00 PM tonight (Friday). In response, Guy-Perkins Elementary School will open its tornado shelter to the Guy community if a Tornado Warning is issued for the area. A special thanks to Ms. McKinney for hosting the shelter this evening.
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.