Congratulations to Coach Lisa Halk and the Thunderbird Girls' Golf Team for qualifying to play in the 1A State Tournament next week at Mountain Ranch (Fairfield Bay)! Team members are Analee Baker, Emily Jones-Reynolds, and Autumn Crites. #greatthingshappeninghere
Guy Perkins FCCLA attended the 2021 Faulkner County Fair to enter Baked Goods today. We also were able to watch one of our own, Lilly Rooney, show Dairy and win Grand Champion. It was a great day at the Fair! #greatthingshappeninghere
Fall Festival Raffle Tickets are available in the Elementary and HS offices. Parents can come by the office to pick up tickets. You can also call the office or send a note with your student and we will gladly send tickets home with them for you. Please help our PTO and our school out.
Come join the Guy-Perkins PTO for their monthly meeting! The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Administration Building (Old Main).
Don't forget the Blood Drive is tomorrow (Tuesday)!
Do you know someone with a three, or four-year old?
Tomorrow is "Picture Day" at Guy-Perkins! These photos will be used for the 2021-22 yearbook so students are encouraged to dress nicely. Picture order forms went home last week so if you need another form, contact the school office Monday morning.
Thanks to all of our Thunderbird families who filled out the free/reduced meal form for this school year. Each family completing the form was entered into a drawing for one of two 32 GB iPads. The iPad winners are the Montgomery family (7th and 9th grade) and the Felkins family (1st and 2nd grade). Congratulations to both of these families!
Reminder to Elementary Parents/Students: Barnhill Animal Preserve will be on-campus tomorrow (Friday 9/3/21) at 8:30 a.m. with their wild animal show. Permissions slips were sent home this week. Students MUST have a signed permission slip to attend the show.
We also want to remind all students/parents that school will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
UCA will be here September 23rd at 10:30 am to meet with the Seniors.
Statement from Guy-Perkins' Food Service Provider: OPAA Food Management is committed to serving quality, nutritious meals to students and staff. Like many other school districts across the nation, we too are experiencing supply chain issues and lack of delivery drivers. This may result in a reduced number of entrée choices available for breakfast and lunch until the supply chain issues are improved.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time while our Registered Dieticians and Culinary Team develop menu substitutions, as needed. Rest assured a free breakfast and lunch will be available to all students. We encourage you to visit Nutrislice on a daily basis for the most up-to-date menus. Download the Nutrislice app, or visit lookup.nutrislice.com to view daily menus.
The Thunderbird Athletic Booster Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Administration Building (Old Main). On the agenda will be "Sparks in the Park" and the upcoming 2021-22 Basketball Season. All are invited to attend!
UPCOMING EVENTS TO REMEMBER:
1.) Fall Pictures are Monday, Sept. 13th. Prepaid only. There will be no proofs.
2.) The BLOOD DRIVE is Sept. 14th from 10-2 pm.
3.) The Accuplacer for 11th/12th grade is FREE and will be administered on Friday, Sept. 17th @ 8:45 am.
4.) The ASVAB will be administered on Friday, Oct. 1st @ 8:30 am.
*Josten will be on campus Friday Sept. 3rd to finalize cap and gown orders.
*UACCM will be on campus August 31st to meet with Seniors.
*SAU will be on campus September 2nd to meet with Seniors.
Reminder to parents: Please send a reusable water bottle with your student to school. It is hot outside and after recess they need a cold drink. We have bottle filling stations throughout the school buildings. Also the Barnhill Animal Reserve will be on-Campus next Friday. Information will be going home with students on this event soon.
Just 21 days away until our Blood Drive. Please consider giving!
The AR Foundation for Medical Care and the AR Dept. of Health partnered with Guy-Perkins Schools today (Monday) to host a 2nd COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. 35 Pfizer vaccines were administered bringing the total to 76 vaccines given in the month of August. Thank you, AFMC and ADH!
The Guy-Perkins School District is interviewing candidates for the School Nurse (RN) position. Deadline to apply is September 3. To learn more, go to: https://tinyurl.com/xa5p9p7y. Applications can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/ua7y234d. We wish Nurse Susan the very best in her retirement!
Are you a blood donor? If so, join us on September 14 for our blood drive!
Seniors will meet with Jostens on August 27 @ 8:10 AM to discuss their caps and gowns.
Jostens will return on Friday, September 3rd @ 8:10 AM to finalize orders.
Guy-Perkins will be hosting its 2nd Pfizer vaccine clinic next week. Check it out!
The district needs your help in updating our free/reduced lunch percentage numbers so that we can apply for additional federal funding to help support our "at-risk" student programs. We ask that ALL families go to the link provided or pick up a paper form from your child's office and complete this form for each child, whether you think you qualify or not. We need 100% participation. Thank you for your support!
Please click on the following link concerning the importance of school attendance. Chronic absenteeism has devastating results for our students.
https://youtu.be/BlEPKH2Izxg
H. S. BELL SCHEDULE
1st Period - 7:55-8:45
2nd Period - 8:49-9:39
*2nd Breakfast- 9:39-9:49
3rd Period - 9:53-10:43
4th Period - 10:47-11:37
RTI - 11:41-12:11
**Lunch- 12:15-12:45
5th Period - 12:49-1:39
6th Period - 1:43-2:33
7th Period - 2:37-3:27
See you at the fair!
The Guy-Perkins School Board adopted an Emergency Communicable Diseases Control Plan tonight (Tuesday) requiring that all students, staff, and visitors to the district wear masks (face coverings). A copy of this plan can be accessed at https://tinyurl.com/fyyubsdn. This plan was created in response to district and community stakeholder feedback; current COVID-19 infection data; and the need to protect our student population, especially those under the age of 12 who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
From our partner, Faulkner County Sheriff's Office.
Thanks to all participants in the 1st Annual Guy-Perkins Softball and Baseball camps! It was fantastic! A special thanks to Coach Stan, Coach Tony, and Coach Nick along with all of the Guy-Perkins student-athletes for volunteering their time to make the camps a success! #TBirds
Guy-Perkins "Back-to-School" Open House is one week from today! Classroom visit times will be staggered by students' last names.
Please join us to stay informed on all the latest happenings at Guy-Perkins School.
Webpage: www.gptbirds.org
Facebook: Guy-Perkins Elementary T-Birds and Guy-Perkins School District
Instagram: gpetbirds
Twitter: @ETbirds
If you have questions, please call the office at 501-679-3509 for assistance.
Check out today’s Conway Log Cabin newspaper! They featured our new Greenhouse!
Swing into action with the Thunderbird Golf Team in 2021-22! Go to https://5il.co/wke1 and follow their schedule this month!
Check out the 2021-22 Thunderbird Basketball Schedule at https://5il.co/srhi and plan to join us for an exciting year of competition!
Support local shops by taking advantage of "tax free" weekend!
Camps start TODAY!
Thank you AR Department of Health and Guy-Perkins community for a successful COVID Vaccine Clinic! 41 vaccines given in 5 hours!
All parents of Guy-Perkins students are asked to complete the following "Ready for Learning" survey by Monday, August 2 to help inform the district of our students' needs and concerns: https://forms.gle/Q27527CbkYMWixVw7.
Just like last summer, Guy-Perkins students should be receiving in the mail a P-EBT card from the Department of Human Services that can be used to purchase food items. Some students may have already received their card and it is hoped by August 31 that all cards will have been mailed out to students' families. The dollar amount on the card is based on the numbers of days school was not in session due to Covid-19 related issues. Students may receive a one time benefit for the summer as well. We will keep families up to date as these benefits come out in the next few weeks. Please do not throw away any letter from the Department of Human Services. The call center does not have a list of students eligible, just what services are provided. Because our district was free to all students, all students are eligible.
Meet new First-grade Teacher, Kieara Forney. Kieara and her fiance', Todd, will marry in October 2021. Kieara's goals for this school year include "Educating, inspiring, motivating and learning WITH her students, and being the difference they need to see in a teacher!"
Meet new High School English Teacher, Amy Crider. Amy and her high school sweetheart, Mark, recently married in June. Amy's goals for this school year include "helping her students see the importance of reading comprehension and writing in today's world."
The Guy-Perkins School District has been selected as a COVID Vaccination site by the AR Department of Health. Vaccines will be given on Monday, August 2 in the HS Gym Lobby from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Any person in the community 12 years-old and up are eligible for the COVID vaccine.
Meet new 4-6 Language Arts Teacher, Natalie Horton. Natalie's husband, Rox, is a Pastor in Conway and they have a son, Blaine (13) and a daughter, Peyton (10). Natalie's goals for this year include "being a positive role model for her students' education and future."
Meet new K-12 Music Teacher, Joshua Harley. Josh's wife, Paige, is a Veterinary Tech at Mayflower Animal Clinic and they have a son, Elliot (7). Josh's goals for this school year include "getting students excited about making music" and showcasing their creativity and talents.
Thank you Scenic Hill Solar (Bill and Shanti Halter) for your generous donation of funds to purchase a new Yoderbilt greenhouse for Guy-Perkins Elementary School. The new greenhouse will help students with lessons and activities as part of the STEM curriculum. @scencihillsolar
The Guy-Perkins School District has been selected as a COVID vaccination site by the AR Department of Health. Vaccines will be given on Monday, August 2 in the HS Gym Lobby. Times will be announced soon. Ages 12 and up will be eligible for the COVID vaccine.
Guy-Perkins School District encourages ALL families to join us in helping protect students and staff from COVID-19/Delta Variant as we begin the new school year. We encourage everyone to stay protected by being vaccinated, or by wearing a mask while at school and on buses. The district is working with the AR Department of Health to set up a vaccination clinic on campus within the next few weeks for students, as well as area residents. We will announce the date, time, and place as soon as it is available.
All offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 to honor Independence Day! Have a safe and fun holiday!
Guy-Perkins School District would like to express our deepest sympathy to one of our T-Bird students, Michael Stewart. Michael's father passed away last week. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family during this time of loss.
From Ms. Amber Smith-----Volleyball is around the corner! Starting Monday, June 21st in the old gym 🙌🏼
Girls entering 5-8th grades: 8-11:30
Girls entering 9-12th grades: 12-3
I’ll have water; dress cool (shorts, tank top if you’re comfortable in it, tennis shoes). You can wear knee pads but they are not necessary - you do NOT have to go buy any. Come ready to learn and have fun😄
Come join us for this month's PTO Meeting!
Mr. Bowie is taking some of his students to the FFA summer leadership conference at Camp Couchdale. Lots of fun and great leadership skills to be brought back for next year. T-BIRD Strong!
Ms. Amber Smith's photography class was on the prowl around campus learning basic techniques. Looks like everyone is having fun! T-BIRD Strong!
Purchase tickets from: Sue Urmy; Tish Lamb; Crystal Bridges; Petrina Baker; Christine Smith; Joe Fisher; Lacy Wilson; Megan Wilson; or call 501-402-4364.
Meet the 2020-21 "Teacher of the Year" for the Guy-Perkins School District - ES Interventionist/Librarian Petrina Baker!
Meet the 2020-21 "Classified Support Staff Member of the Year" for the Guy-Perkins School District - Paraprofessional Alli Brown!
Our high school is proposing some changes to next year's student handbook. Please click on the link provided and email me your thoughts/opinions at Tim.Barnes@gptbirds.org. Here's the link: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1295952/2021.22_reminders_and_changes_student_handbook.docx
Ms. Amber Smith will be teaching a volleyball clinic during our summer program. The dates will be June 21-25th. Next year's 5-8th grades will have their clinic from 8:30-11:30 am and 9-12 from 12-3:00 pm. If you are interested in participating, please contact the high school office or email Ms. Smith.
Ms. Amber Smith will be teaching a basic photography class during our high school summer school. The class will begin June 9-18th from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. If you are interested in participating, please call the office or email Ms. Smith for details. There is no cost for the program.
Mr. Nicholle's Awards. Best Grade HS- Kaylee Alsup. Best Grade JH- Lane Wilson. Mentor of the Year- Michael Bivens
Mrs. Acre's Awards- Adv. Lang. Arts- Garrett Fisher, Raleigh Passmore, Lily Rooney, Jayda Tipton. Accounting 1- Alexis Passmore. Lang. Arts 8th Grade- Miles Hale. Survey of Business- McKenna Bradford, Ivy Fielder, Paityn Morris. Management- Analee Baker, Ashton Ealy, Aaron Passmore.
Coach Morris Virtual High School Awards. Michael Bivens, Alexis Passmore, Colin Fisher, Ivy Fielder, McKenna Bradford, Samarion Robinson, Gabe Strickland, Anaya Strickland, Paityn Morris, Julissa Young, Trinity Kussmaul.
Ms. Wilkinson's Awards. Pre-AP English 8- Connor Gordon, Haley Passmore. English 9- McKenna Bradford, Ivy Fielder. Pre-AP English 10- Kaedyn LaBakis, Alexis Passmore. English 11- Michael Bevins. AP Language Composition- Colin Fisher
Coach Herndon's Awards. Social Studies 7th Grade- Garrett Fisher, Jayda Tipton. Social Studies 8th Grade- Haley Passmore.
Mrs. Phillips Awards. FACS- Trinity Kussmaul, Alyson Rooney, Anaya Strickland, Paige Alsup. Food Safety- Analee Baker, Macey Breit, Samarion Robinson. FCSI 8th Grade Girls- Miley Judkins, Abigail Myrick, Haley Passmore, Makailee Mahrous. Life Development- McKenna Bradford, Libby Haile, Aaron Passmore, Alexis Passmore, Julissa Young. OT 1- Addi Acre OT 2- Brianna Stewart
Mrs. Smith's Math Awards. Math 7- Trevor Dickson. Advanced Math 7- Garrett Fisher, Jayda Tipton. Bridge to Algebra 2- Yiskah Caskey. Algebra- Michael Bivens, Trinity Kussmaul, Alyson Rooney, Anaya Strickland, Landen Harness.
Mrs. Griffin's Math Awards- Geometry- Alexis Passmore. Algebra 1- McKenna Bradford, Ivy Fielder, William Lamb, Paityn Morris, Haley Passmore, Julissa Young. Geometry- Vivik Bryant, Connor Gordon, Science 7- Trevor Dickson.
Mr. Cummings Social Studies Awards- AP World History- Alexis Passmore, Civics- Colin Fisher, Trinity Kussmaul, Kaedyn LaBakis, Anaya Strickland, Gabe Strickland. Economics- Michael Bivens, Trinity Kussmaul, Kaedyn LaBakis, Alyson Rooney, Gabe Strickland. Sociology- Michael Bivens, Kaedyn LaBakis
More Science Awards. Chemistry- Michael Bivens, Trinity Kussmaul. Science 8th Grade- Miles Hale, Haley Passmore.
Mrs. Clark's Science Awards. Anatomy- Colin Fisher, Alyson Rooney, Anaya Strickland, Gabe Strickland. Physical Science- McKenna Bradford, Ivy Fielder, Paityn Morris, BJ Woodruff, Julissa Young. 7th Grade Science, Garrett Fisher Jayda Tipton. Biology- Drew Dollar, Aaron Passmore, Alexis Passmore.
Intro to World Ag Continued: Blake McChesney, Andre Montgomery, Lamond Owens, Zane Pierce, Daniel Stane, Michael Stewart, Landon Waterall, Noah Wright.
Intro to World Ag: Autumn Crites, Katherine Henry, Miley Judkins, Makailee Mahrous, Madison Mode, Abigail Myrick, Haley Passmore, Thomas Lamb, Viik Bryant, Conor Gordan, Hunter Gordan, Miles Hale, Mason Hartwick, Hogan Hicks, Silas Hogan, Ethan Houston, Terry Kilpatrick.
Awards for Ag Metals: Will Lamb, Drew Dollar, Sebastian Ealy, Baxter Harrington, Alyson Rooney, Corey Terrell. Animal Science: Drew Dollar, Landen Harness, Kaedyn LaBokis, Artavia Malone. Ag Mechanics: Kylie Carpenter, Aaron Passmore, Corey Terrell.
Guy-Perkins High School recognizes the following students for outstanding work this year. Our first class is Mr. Bowie's agri classes. Survey of Ag Systems: Jacey Glover, Miles Hale, Baxter Harrington, Asia Holt. Adv. Ag Mechanics: Gavin Mode, Lucas Thorn.
Congratulations to Mrs. Tracy Griffin for being selected to attend this summer's Arkansas Computer Science and Computing Educator Academy. The Academy will be held at Arkansas Tech University June 14-18th and 21-25th. Teachers completing the Academy will be able to add computer science to their teaching license. All districts in the state must have a licensed educator in computer science by the 2022-23 school year. We are proud of you, Mrs. Griffin. T-Bird Strong!
Congratulations to Mrs. Donna Acre for being accepted into the UCA Online Teacher Academy. Mrs. Acre will be a part on an 11 month program which will allow her to add the online teaching endorsement to her license. Way to go, Mrs. Acre! We are proud of you. T-Bird Strong!
Due to the prolonged rainy weather this week, we have decided to move the Elementary Field Day activities to Monday, May 24. Activities will begin at 8:00 a.m. Parents are welcome to come and watch their students participate in Field Day events from 8:00-10:30 a.m.. Parents will also be allowed to stay and have lunch with their students. If you choose to attend, please come check in at the Elementary Office and get a visitor's pass. Please also remember to send a refillable water bottle with your child that day, as well as sunscreen (if needed).
Based on the recent guidance from the CDC, the Guy-Perkins School District Board met tonight (5/18) and voted unanimously to remove the mask requirement and allow students/staff the option of wearing masks for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. Students will also have the option during summer school.
Ms. Phillip's Food Safety and Nutrition class prepared lunch for the high school teachers and staff today. They did an excellent job with the food choices and tableware. Mr. Barnes really loved the lasagna!
The 2021-22 Thunderbird Basketball Schedule...Go T-birds!
Help us get the word out on our FREE Summer Meal Program!
The Guy-Perkins School District congratulates the graduating class of 2021 and wishes each the very best in future endeavors! T-bird Proud!
Thank you to Mrs. Acre for linking our flat screen so we can place pictures, announcements, and other items.
Sealed bids are now being accepted for several buses and a tractor w/implements. Send sealed bids to Guy-Perkins Administration Office (492 Hwy. 25 N, Guy, AR 72061) by Friday, May 28, 2021 at Noon.
T-BIRDS WIN, T-BIRDS WIN! 10-6 Advance to the next round of state tournament!
The Guy-Perkins School District had a great send off for our boys Thunderbird baseball team this morning. The team will be playing in the state tournament this afternoon against Scranton in Izard County. Play hard, be safe, and have fun. The T-Bird Family is proud of you!
Reminder: Today is the last day to place your order for Field Day T-shirts! T-shirts are $9 (YXS-AXL) or $11 (2XL-3XL). Elementary Field Day will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021.
Elementary Field Day T-shirt order forms went home with K-6th grade students last Friday. T-shirts are $9 (YXS-Adult XL) and $11 (2XL-3XL). All orders are due by Thursday, May 13th. Late orders will not be accepted.
For the first time in over 2o years, the Thunderbird Baseball team will compete in the 1A State Tournament at Izard Co. on Thursday (5/13) at 3:00 p.m. vs. Scranton (Tickets-https://tinyurl.com/d9rvdp6y). WHEN they win, they will play on Thursday (5/14) vs. the ICC-Taylor winner at 12:30 p.m. (Tickets-https://tinyurl.com/xu9pbccv). GoT-BIRDS!
The High School staff would like to thank The Lamb Family for providing treats to the staff for Teacher Appreciation.
The High School would like to say a special Thank You to Noiah Henry for providing breakfast to the staff in honor of Teacher Appreciation.
Jostens will be here Wednesday, May 12th at 8:00 am to deliver class rings to the Sophomores.
The High School Staff would like to give a special Thank You shoutout to Rufus and Cheryl Caldwell for providing Lunch for the teachers today in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
The High School Staff would like to say Thank You to the PTO for the wonderful breakfast provided today in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
IMPORTANT!! Tickets for all post season events (track, baseball, softball, and soccer) are digital and can be purchased through GoFan.co. For baseball, softball, and soccer there is a link per site per day. To find these tickets for purchase go to GoFan.co, search for AAA (Arkansas), then scroll until you find the correct event. Or your parents/supporters can click on the link below:
https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA
If there is a year we need to stop and thank a teacher, this is the year. This year especially, our teachers have gone above and beyond to make your child have a successful school year. Facing challenges that are once in a lifetime, our teachers have doubled down before, during, and after school hours planning for success. Some teachers even tested positive for Covid and still did their best under quarantine. So, take a moment this week, send a text, note, card, or even call a teacher and give them a big "THANK YOU!" I know I will.
Guy-Perkins High School is pleased to announce that the Mt. Olive Baptist Church will be hosting this year's 2021 Senior Baccalaureate Service this upcoming Sunday, May 2nd at 6:30 p.m. All seniors and their immediate family are invited to come celebrate this achievement in their child's life with a word of faith and inspiration.
Everyone had a great time at the Guy-Perkins FFA awards banquet and auction. Over 80 people had a great meal, recognized our students, and raised close to $6,000 for the program. Many thanks to our students, parents, and teacher sponsor, Mr. Bowie. We are T-BIRD STRONG!
Spring Picture Reminder!!!
Tomorrow, Friday, at 8:00am.
Only those who have brought back an order form WITH money will be called out to get pictures. Bowden Photography is ONLY taking preorders.
From Mr. Barnes- I would like to remind students and parents about the dress code as warmer weather has started. You can refer to the student handbook which states our school district policy (4.25) for greater details. For boys, I want to stress the rule about no muscle shirts. They can only be worn as an undergarment. For girls, ripped jeans can not expose skin the length of a dollar bill above the knee cap. This is the same rule for shorts. Also, leggings and yoga pants are not considered pants in the regular definition. These garments are too form fitting to be worn by themselves. They worn under another piece of clothing that covers appropriate areas and maintains the same length. If a student is sent to the office for a dress code violation, parents/guardians will be contacted to bring different clothing to school. The office will have some clothing items for students to wear the rest of the school day if parents/guardians can't come to the school. Parents, please help the school in this matter.
We are having some issues with students using cell phones during school hours, and some students bullying others over cell phones. Students will turn their cell phones into the office each morning upon arrival to school and will be allowed to pick them up each afternoon at dismissal. If you need to get a message to your child, please call the office. If at any time a student has an emergency at school they will be allowed to use the office phone to contact a parent or guardian. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tammy Murry by email (tammy.murry@gptbirds.org), or phone (501-679-3509).
Tickets are on sale NOW!
Spring Pictures Next Week!
Attention Guy-Perkins High School Students!
T-Bird Elementary Summer Camp is coming, June 7-July 1, 2021!
Forms are going home with Elementary students today and must be returned by April 30th. If you are interested in your child attending the T-Bird Summer Camp, please return the form ASAP! If you have questions regarding Summer Camp, please call the Elementary Office at 501-679-3509 or email tammy.murry@gptbirds.org
Thursday, April 8, 2021, Guy-Perkins High School, along with members of Guy city police and school resource officer, state police, fire and rescue personnel, Med-Flight will be conducting a mock (fake) prom car accident demonstration at 9:00 a.m. This program will emphasize the real life consequences of drunk driving during the prom season. We want our students to have fun and make great memories, but be safe as well. We want to inform our community what the school will be doing that morning to lessen the chance of individuals thinking some type of true emergency has happened.
Parents/Guardians of Guy-Perkins students are asked to participate in a survey concerning the district's mask requirement by Monday, April 19. Go to https://forms.gle/pCfbNpDbnCCpkDxV8 to complete this quick survey.
It's Game Day! The Guy-Perkins softball team will face Conway Christian at home today beginning at 4 p.m. $4 for adults and $3 for students. The Booster Club concession stand WILL be open with hamburgers, hot dogs, and nachos. Come out and support our Lady T-birds!
It's Game Day! The Guy-Perkins baseball and softball teams open 1A-4 Conference play today at 4:00 p.m. vs. Wonderview. $4-adults and $3-students (Guy-Perkins students - free). The Booster Club concession stand will be OPEN today with hamburgers, hot dogs, and nachos!
Guy-Perkins Elementary School will be hosting Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-22 school year on Friday, April 2, 2021 from 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. If you have a child who will be age 5 on or before August 1, 2021, please come a pre-register them for Kindergarten. For more information, please call the Elementary Office at 501-679-3509 or you can email Nancy Brown (nancy.brown@gptbirds.org). We can't wait to see you there tomorrow afternoon!
Governor Hutchinson made his announcement today about the public mask mandate for Arkansans. Go here - https://bit.ly/3sC0yOL - to learn more about how the Guy-Perkins School District will continue to keep staff and students safe and healthy during this time.
The softball game scheduled today (3/30) between Guy-Perkins and Sacred Heart has been cancelled due to the rain. A reschedule date will be set soon.
Schedule for the week of March 29 - April 2:
Mon. (3/29) Lamar at Guy-Perkins Baseball-4 p.m.
Mon.(3/29) Guy-Perkins Softball at Mayflower-4 p.m.
Tues. (3/30) Sacred Heart at Guy-Perkins Softball-4 p.m.
Thurs. (4/1) Wonderview at Guy-Perkins Baseball-4 p.m.
Thurs. (4/1) Wonderview at Guy-Perkins Softball-4 p.m.
Fri. (4/2) Guy-Perkins at Sacred Heart-4 p.m.
$4 for adults and $3 for students; Booster Club concessions available.
Updated Baseball/Softball Schedule - https://5il.co/mov
It's Spring Break time! Be safe and stay healthy!
Deadline is May 1st!
The Guy-Perkins - Two Rivers baseball game scheduled for Thursday (3/18) has been cancelled die to unforeseen issues with the Two Rivers team. The game has not been rescheduled at this time.
Save the date!
The softball game scheduled for Thursday (3/18) with Heber Springs has been cancelled. No make-up date has been set.
Mr. Robert Branscum and Hometown Roofing recently made a $300 donation to the Thunderbird Athletic Program. The Guy-Perkins School District appreciates Mr. Branscum and Hometown Roofing for their continued support of our student-athletes.
IT'S GAME DAY! T-bird Softball at home vs. Scranton (4 p.m.) and T-bird Baseball at South Side Bee Branch (4:30 p.m.). For an up-to-date schedule, go to https://5il.co/mov1
The Guy-Perkins School District is proud to be a leader among area schools in providing its preK-12 students with a personalized, high-quality education within a small, safe, and friendly environment. As the district makes plans for the 2021-22 school year, you are invited to join us for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the PTO, TONIGHT at 7 p.m. There, you can see and hear for yourself the great experiences that our staff and students are having this year! The agenda includes:
COVID Restrictions
2021-22 School Calendar
Digital Learning Plan for 2021-22
ESSER II Funds (Cares Act) Plan for Expenditures
Summer Plans for K-6 and 7-12
Dr. Joe Fisher, Superintendent, invites the community to join us for this meeting. Here is how you can join:
Topic: Guy-Perkins PTO/Town Hall Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 11, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76631104398...
Meeting ID: 766 3110 4398
Passcode: 5qWCp6
Congratulations to the Thunderbird softball team for their first win of the season over Nemo Vista 12-7!
OPENING WEEK FOR SOFTBALL/BASEBALL TEAMS:
Monday (3/8) Guy-Perkins Softball @ Nemo Vista (4 p.m.)
Tuesday (3/9) Guy-Perkins Softball @ Quitman (4 p.m.)
POSTPONED - Thursday's games against Sacred Heart
Friday (3/12) Guy-Perkins Baseball @ SS Bee Branch (4:30 p.m.)
The Guy-Perkins School District is taking sealed bids at 492 Hwy 25 N, Guy, AR 72031 (Administration Office) for the following item. Bids must be received by March 19 - 3 p.m.
2000 Freightliner
65 Passenger
vin - 4UZ6CFAA27CG75224
24V Cummins Engine
miles- 199,521
The Guy-Perkins School District is taking sealed bids at 492 Hwy 25 N, Guy, AR 72031 (Administration Office) for the following item. Bids must be received by March 19 - 3 p.m.
2002 Thomas
72 Passenger
vin - 4U7AAXBV2CJ30267
miles - 161,007
24V Cummins Engine
bus # 21-4-17
The Guy-Perkins School District is taking sealed bids at 492 Hwy 25 N, Guy, AR 72031 (Administration Office) for the following item. Bids must be received by March 19 - 3 p.m.
2004 International
65 Passenger
vin - 4DRBRABN34B968709
24V Cummins Engine
miles - 62,062
The Guy-Perkins School District is taking sealed bids at 492 Hwy 25 N, Guy, AR 72031 (Administration Office) for the following item. Bids must be received by March 19 - 3 p.m. 2008 Thomas 72 Passenger vin - 4UZABRDJ98CZ51339 24V Mercedes Engine miles - 106,599 bus # 21-4-03
Guy-Perkins staff members received their 2nd round of COVID vaccines today. Thanks to our community partners at American Drug in Greenbrier for helping administer these vaccines. #dedicatedtokids
Guy-Perkins Elementary will be hosting Kindergarten Registration for students entering Kindergarten this Fall. Registration will be Friday, April 2, 2021 from 1:30-4:00 p.m. in the GP Cafeteria. Please make plans to be there if you have child who will begin Kindergarten in August 2021. For questions regarding the registration process, please call the Elementary Office at 501-679-3509.
Guy-Perkins High School is very proud to announce that Mr. Gabe Strickland and Ms. Trinity Kussmaul will represent the school this summer as delegates to Arkansas Boys and Girls State. This is an extremely high honor and the T-Bird family is very proud of both students.
SOFTBALL GAME POSTPONED: Due to the boys' Regional Basketball Tournament game being played on Thursday (3/4) at 7 p.m., the girls' opening home softball game against Scranton has been postponed until a later date.
March is "School Breakfast Month" in Arkansas!
CORRECTION:
Jostens will be here at 1 PM on Wednesday, March 3rd to finalize ring orders with Sophomores. Sorry for the confusion, they have had scheduling conflicts.
The Guy-Perkins Boys BB team will play Clarendon on Thursday, March 4th in the first round of the regional tournament at Mt. Vernon-Enola. Game time is 7 PM. TICKETS WILL ONLY BE SOLD ONLINE AT https://www.aractivities.org/tickets AND NOT AT THE DOOR.
Due to the recent snow, Jostens came this morning to meet with the Sophomores about class rings. They will return Wednesday, March 3rd to take orders.
The Thunderbird baseball/softball season begins in March and here is a peek at the schedule. Please come out and support our student-athletes this year. $4 adults and $3 students.
Read Across America Week at Guy-Perkins Elementary:
March 1-5, 2021
Monday, March 1-The Cat in the Hat "Wear a crazy hat or wig"
Tuesday, March 2-Fox in Socks "Wear your craziest socks and do a good deed." (Bring a new pair of socks to donate to a kid in need.)
Wednesday, March 3-Wacky Wednesday "Wear something backwards as a way to intrigue."
Thursday, March 4- Read My Shirt "Wear a shirt that we can read like a book."
Friday, March 5-Sleep Book "Pajama Day"
Jostens will be here this Friday at 8 am to meet with the sophomores about the class rings. They will return on Wednesday, March 3rd at 8 am to take orders.
Tuesday - All bus routes will be run in the afternoon with the exception of Pontiac Lane.
As a safety precaution for staff and students, the Guy-Perkins School District will use a virtual-learning day on Monday (2/22). Many of the side roads across the district still have ice/snow on them and any areas that have melted are expected to refreeze overnight. Classroom staff and administrators will be available by email. The district is planning to return to on-site instruction on Tuesday (2/23).
More Changes for This Week!
Monday (22) - Guy-Perkins BB (JV, SB) at Clinton - 6 p.m.
Tuesday (23) - Guy-Perkins BB (SG) at Wonderview - 6 p.m. (Conference Tournament)
Wednesday (24) - SG Conference Tournament Semi-Finals - 6 p.m.
Thursday (25) - Scranton/Nemo Vista (SB) winner at Guy-Perkins - 6 p.m. (Conference Tournament); SG/SB 1A State Bowling Tournament (Conway)
Friday (26) - SG Conference Tournament Finals - 6 p.m.
Saturday (27) - SB Conference Tournament Finals - 6 p.m.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Coach Guiden's mother, Nadean. Please keep the family and Coach in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you to Kevin, Nathan, and all of the employees of American Drug Center in Greenbrier for helping our district employees receive their COVID-19 vaccines. If you are looking for a friendly, hometown pharmacy, we suggest our Community Partners - American Drug of Greenbrier.
Jostens will be here Friday, February 12th at 8 am to speak to the Sophomores about class rings. They will return Friday, February 19th at 8 am to take orders.
The basketball games (7g,7b,JG,JB) scheduled for Monday against Maumelle Charter have been cancelled due to their need to reschedule conference games.
The Guy-Perkins School District is working with the City of Guy to apply for a Joint Usage Grant to air-condition the High School gym. Please complete this survey to help the district provide the data needed to apply for the grant - https://forms.gle/hFDentUmgwPkQEbHA
We have three BIG basketball games tomorrow night (Thursday) as the Thunderbirds (JG,SG,SB) take on the Mount Vernon-Enola Warhawks at home beginning at 5 p.m. Watch all the action on-line at https://tinyurl.com/y5bf5zg2.
Basketball Senior Night has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 26 (vs. Wonderview). This will be the last regular-season home game for our seniors so come out and support these student-athletes!
Today, we reflect on the life of a great American leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His message of peace, hope, and unity changed a generation of Americans to pursue not only civil rights, but human rights.
The Guy-Perkins School District honors the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Monday, January 18, 2021
The Guy-Perkins School District will return to "on-site" instruction Monday, January 18. We appreciate the dedication of our staff, students, and parents during this time of quarantine and encourage all students to complete their assignments prior to Monday morning. Dr. Fisher
501 Life Magazine recently spotlighted two Thunderbird basketball players: Artavia Malone (Sr.) and Gabe Strickland (Jr.). Links are below:
https://501lifemag.com/malone-every-game-together-is-a-blessing/
https://501lifemag.com/strickland-guides-guy-perkins/
The Guy-Perkins Community "Blessing Box" has been refurnished thanks to a recent food drive held at the Dollar General Store in Guy. Thank you Crystal Burroughs and DG for partnering with the Guy-Perkins School District to help support our community!
COVID UPDATES:
Rescheduled BB Games: 1/21 - vs. Mt. Vernon-Enola (jg,sg,sb) @ 5 p.m.
2/1 - at W. Yell Co. (jb,sg,sb) @ 5 p.m.
Conway Christian games cancelled
The district has distributed all 20 of the "hot spots" provided by the State Department of Education earlier in the year and are working on finding connectivity solutions for families still needing them. Those students affected by this shortage will still need to get hard copies of their classwork by emailing their teachers.
School starts back on Tuesday, January 5. Please read and help us keep our staff and students safe in 2021!
UPDATE: The basketball games (SG,SB) schedule for home against Greers Ferry West Side tomorrow night (Tuesday) have been postponed to a later time to be determined. The next scheduled games (7g,7b,JG,JB) will be Monday (1/11) at home against Abundant Life (5 p.m.).
The basketball games (JB,SG,SB) at Sacred Heart scheduled for Thursday (1/7) have been rescheduled for January 22 at Sacred Heart. The games (SG,SB) against GF West Side WILL BE played Tuesday (1/5) beginning at 5:00 p.m.
We are excited to welcome all students back for the spring semester on Tuesday, January 5, 2021! Please note that our district now has the capability to perform rapid COVID testing for both our staff and students. Let's start 2021 safe and healthy!
Here is the holiday "Open Gym" schedule for Guy-Perkins basketball players. Due to COVID-19 requirements, the gym will be unavailable to the public.
Thanks to everyone for participating in the Guy Police Department and the Guy Dollar General Christmas toy drive. We especially appreciate Chief Chris Humphrey and Krystall Burroughs for their leadership during this year's drive. You are making a difference in our community!
If anyone still needs vouchers for tonight's game, please contact the high school office.
Updated 2020-21 Basketball Live-stream and Broadcast Schedule
Congratulations to the Guy-Perkins E-sports Team and Coach Donna Acre for defeating Valley View High School 3-1 in a match on Tuesday. This is the first year for Guy-Perkins to compete in E-sports competition.
Congratulations to Hayden Pendergraft for successfully completing the Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Word 2016.
December 7, 2020
To All T-bird Families:
Thank you for choosing the Guy-Perkins School District to provide educational services for your child in 2020-21! The safety of our students and employees is extremely important to the district. In order to maintain a safe environment, it is necessary for students and employees to practice the district’s emergency-response plan through periodic safety drills. This letter is to inform you that administrators and law enforcement officers will soon be conducting a “lock-down drill” with students and employees in all district buildings.
This “lock-down” drill is designed to help district employees secure campus buildings and safely shelter all students, employees, and visitors. All perimeter doors to each building will be locked and will remain locked until law enforcement officers clear each classroom, gym, and office space. For everyone’s safety, no one will be allowed to enter, or leave a building until the “lock-down” drill has been completed. For the safety of your child, you are asked to:
• Avoid social media posts. Correct information will be disseminated through our automated system as soon as possible following the drill;
• Make sure that all contact information is current so that you can be reached without delay in the event of an emergency; and
• Expect notification where to safely pick up your child (in the event of an emergency).
Please remember that these “lock-down” drills are done to help the district maintain a safe place for students and employees to learn and work. If you have questions regarding this drill, please contact your school office, or the district administration office.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joe Fisher, Superintendent
The Arkansas Department of Health has issued new guidelines for the number of days students and school employees must quarantine. For more information on these guidelines, go to https://tinyurl.com/y38ljyfl.
Fall 2020 Semester Test Schedule
The Guy-Perkins High School will follow these guidelines during our semester test week December 14-18, 2020. The following guidelines are:
Exemption criteria: Those students who have an A, B, or C in a class by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, December 11th will be exempt from taking semester test. Exempt students may choose to take a semester test to improve their grade, but a lower semester test grade will not be held against.
Non-exempt students: Any student who has a D or F in a class must take the semester test for that class.
Semester tests will count for 20% of semester grade.
Exemption list: The list of students who will be exemption from testing will be published on Monday, December 14th.
Tuesday, December 15th, will be a review day for students.
Wednesday, December 16th, will be semester testing day for odd period classes ( 1, 3, 5, 7 ).
Thursday, December 17th, will be semester testing day for even period classes ( 2, 4, 6, 8 ).
Friday, December 18th, is the make-up day by appointment only! Students must have an excused absence and schedule their make up test(s) ahead of time.
All virtual students will take semester tests on campus.
Students may only check out between testing periods. No student will be called to check out during a testing period.
On testing days, students only have to be present during testing periods for the tests they are taking.
Testing periods will last one hour and fifteen minutes.
If you have questions, please contact the school.
Guy-Perkins Back-Pack Food Program is in need of the following items:
Ramen Noodles (all flavors), Easy Mac N Cheese Cups, and Cereal. If anyone would like to donate these items, you may drop items off at any of the offices or send items to school with your student.
We had a fantastic Thanksgiving Dinner today! Thank you Megan Wilson for organizing the luncheon; OPAA Food Service for the tasty meal; the PTO for decorating and cleaning up; and the High School Yearbook staff for taking photos. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our T-bird families!
The basketball games scheduled for Friday, November 20 at Mount Vernon-Enola (JB,SG,SB) have been canceled due to COVID-related issues at Mount Vernon-Enola. These games will be rescheduled for a later date in the season.
Guy-Perkins School District to Provide Additional Food Assistance to Low-Income Families with Children.
The away basketball games canceled with Greers Ferry West Side (7g/7b/JG/JB) this week have been rescheduled for Thursday, December 3 at 4:30 p.m.
There are 36 ticket vouchers available for tonight's games at home against Concord. They are available at the high school office on a first come, first serve basis. Limit of 2 vouchers per person.
Correction to Teams Playing: The home basketball games scheduled for Thursday, November 5 against Conway-St. Joseph have been moved to Friday, November 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. (JB, SG, SB). Ticket vouchers will transfer to Friday night's games.
Basketball player vouchers for the Concord and St. Joseph games this next week will be handed out to players on Sunday from Noon to 2 pm. General admission vouchers for the public will be the unused vouchers brought back by the players. Need a ticket? Check with a player.
Reminder that Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend (11/01/20). Please remember to set your clocks back one hour after midnight on Saturday!
The recently canceled basketball games against Ouachita High School have been rescheduled for Monday, November 30 (JB, SG, SB) beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Ouachita HS in Donaldson. Here is the updated 2020-21 basketball schedule: https://5il.co/hsuh
Red Ribbon Week Schedule
Ticket vouchers for the home basketball games list below will be distributed on Sunday, October 25, 2020 from Noon - 2:00 p.m. in the Thunderbird Gym. This will include player tickets, AND GENERAL PUBLIC TICKETS (instead of picking them up at T-birds Gas Station).
Monday (10/26) - 7g/7b/JG/JB against South Side Bee Branch
Tuesday (10/27) - JG/JB/SG/SB against Lisa North Academy
Just two days away from the start of the 2020-21 Thunderbird Basketball Season against Western Grove! First game at 4:40 p.m.
Updated Basketball Schedule - https://tinyurl.com/y4j78y7q
Thunderbirds Sports Network Channel for Live Game Feeds - https://tinyurl.com/y5bf5zg2
ATTENTION ATHLETES:
Students Athletes/Parents who have not picked up their vouchers for Friday's game can still pick them up. Sr Boys/ Jr Girls and can pick them up in the HS office. Sr Girls/ Jr Boys can pick them up in the gym during class from Mrs. Herndon.
The Conway Ministry Center will distribute food boxes to area residents on Thursday, October 22 from 6:00- 7:00 p.m. (while supplies last) at the Thunderbird Complex. Please enter the High School parking lot and stay to the right to form a line in front of the gym. #TbirdsCare
We are one week away from the opening night of Thunderbird basketball! Monday (10/19), we will announce how the general public can obtain ticket vouchers (limited amount for each game due to COVID-19 requirements)for each home game. We will also be sharing a link to watch the games live! Go to https://www.gptbirds.org/o/guy-perkins/page/basketball--168 to get the 2020-21 Thunderbird basketball schedule.
High School Students, please check your email and Google Classroom for a zoom link from teachers for class meetings. The meetings will be tomorrow, Friday, October 16th, during 5th period (11:30 am). There are several items that need to be voted on by each class. T-Bird Strong!
Red Ribbon Week is October 26th-30th
"Be Strong, Be Brave, Be Drug Free"
Monday 26th- Be Supportive- Wear Red, Boots, Cowboy Hats - (Will have bandanas)
Tuesday 27th- Be Brave- Wear Camo- (Will have camo pencils)
Wednesday 28th-- Be Strong- Super Hero T-Shirt Days- (Will have red masks)
Thursday 29th- Be True- Red, White and Blue- 'America Triple Dress Up- (will have friendship bracelets)
Friday 30th- Book Character- A character or book that promotes that is strong and brave (will have bookmarks)
COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROVISION
SCHOOL YEAR 2020 - 2021
The Guy-Perkins School District is pleased to announce the district will participate in the Community
Eligibility Provision (CEP) during the 2020 - 2021 school year providing meals, regardless of eligibility
category, at NO CHARGE for all students in the district. CEP is made possible through the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Special Assistance Certification and Reimbursement Community
Eligibility Provision. Federal reimbursement for meals is based on the Identified Student Percentage
(ISP) established by the District. The information used to establish the ISP will be made available only to
State and Federal officials for review. All adults, e.g., visitors, teachers, support staff members, and
administrators of the district must assume the full cost of the meal which is $2.50 for Breakfast and
$4.00 for Lunch.
Nondiscrimination Statement:
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and
policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to
all programs.)
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities
who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print,
audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that
administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA
through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online, at
https://www.ascr.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-
28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to
USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written
description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027
form or letter must be submitted to the USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Please help support our Guy-Perkins FBLA by purchasing a Domino’s Slice the Price Pizza Card. Buy a $10 card and for every large pizza, you will get a large pizza free. Your first order will pay for the card. The cards are good until 6/30/2021. Click the link below to go to our page.
Choose the quantity of cards you want, enter your information and pay on the site. Your card will be mailed to you. Please act quickly. We will only sell cards for two weeks. We will receive 1/2 of the price of the card for our club and this will help to pay for expenses involved with competitions this year. Please help our club and order you cards ASAP! https://tinyurl.com/y5gnpqlk
Thanks to @DollarGeneral for donating 40 cases of water to @GuyPerkinsSD students! We are proud to have them as one of our community business partners. #TbirdsCare
Congratulations to Grace and Alyson Rooney for successfully showing livestock at the AR Youth Expo in Fayetteville. They both won 3rd in their classes in a very competitive show. We are Thunderbird proud of them for representing our FFA chapter, school, and community so well.
Attention Parents of seniors! This is a reminder about the upcoming FAFSA nights Monday, October 12 (A to Mh), and Tuesday, October 13 (Mo-Z) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Mrs. Acre’s Business Lab at the HS. Seniors and at least one parent will need to go to fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm and create a FSA ID. Seniors will also need to bring a copy of their parent's 2019 Federal taxes to be able to complete the FAFSA application.
This event is very important for any senior that is planning to further their education after high school in any way, whether trade school, two-year college, or four-year college. Not attending this event could cause seniors to lose out on thousands of dollars in FREE student financial aid!
Masks will be required by all who attend and temperatures will be monitored before entry. Subway sandwiches will be provided.
If your child is currently participating in the T-bird Virtual Academy, please give us feedback by completing the following survey - https://forms.gle/E6KtwN6f8FkHrNji9. Thank you for your responses!
Thanks to Shelly Brown and the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market for helping us with a great deal on 3,840 bottles of water. #WalmartCares
Thank you to our PTO for providing carrying cases for our student Chromebooks. #PTORocks
Our nurse, Mrs. Atkins, put together a very informative chart to help distinguish the difference between symptoms of Covid-19, Flu, and a Cold. The link to the chart is https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vT6lM0cFmX2ARlGnq-Q5r7jdJ1LTM9aR-P4FJVfw37drjDPsP8_1dJYO-z2r_qi1E0dxvnn1MNfsb-i/pub
GPSD is looking for substitute bus drivers - with a CDL - to help cover morning and afternoon bus routes, as needed. GPSD has air-conditioned buses and pays $25 for each route driven. All routes are less than two (2) hours each. Call 501-679-7224 for more information.
The Arkansas Department of Health will be on-campus Thursday, October 8, 2020 to administer Flu Shots. Flu shot forms were sent home with elementary students last Friday (9/18/20). Forms must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian, and returned to the Elementary Office by October 5th. We are trying to get a good estimate to the Health Department ahead of time so that they will know how many vaccines to bring. Faculty and staff may receive a flu vaccine with a completed form, please turn those in as soon as possible as well.
High Students are getting flu shot forms today, or parents can pick up flu shot forms in the HS Office.
Please meet the Guy-Perkins Food Service "Fab Four!" Thanks to OPAA Food Service for providing tasty and nutritious meals each day for our staff and students. In Guy-Perkins, students eat FREE!
GPSD "virtual-learning" students have until Wednesday, September 30, 2020 to get any incomplete assignment completed and turned in to teachers, or absences WILL BE counted. If you need assistance with work, contact your teacher, or Mr. Hale at 679-3507 (waco.hale@gptbirds.org).
The Guy-Perkins School Board approved a new "Virtual Learning" Attendance Policy during their September 2020 Board Meeting. Check it out!
A huge "Thanks" to Ms. Amber Smith for organizing and leading our Guy Perkins District Blood Drive. She and Mr. Barnes did their part. The unofficial total was 16 units given. Another T-Bird shout out to our teachers, staff, students, and community who participated.
ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Fall school pictures will be on Monday, October 5th. This WILL include the Senior drapes. Virtual students will get their pictures taken on our "Make-up" day, which has not been set yet.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Also, Friday, September 25, 2020 will be a "Digital Learning Day" where ALL students will learn from home. Each school will be sending more information home about these days this week.
The Blood Drive is tomorrow, Sept. 15th. If you have a student who is 16 years old or older that is wanting to donate, their permission slip must be signed and turned in by the end of Today. It can be picked up and turned in at the high school office.
Elementary Parent Newsletter
PARENTS/ GUARDIANS:
For students in grades 7th-12th, who are Virtual and do not come on campus for a class, we will mail your HAC letters to the home address we have on file.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Today, we began sending letters home with your students, grades 7th-12th, that contain H.A.C (Home Access Center) passwords and information. Please be sure to ask your students about the letters. They are being instructed to bring them home.
SENIORS:
If you haven't already, you will need to go online to JOSTENS, by tonight, and place your orders.
1.) Place your order online @ jostens.com
2.) If you have questions, call 1-800-JOSTENS
The Guy-Perkins School District has set the NWEA MAP testing schedule for fall 2020:
SEPTEMBER 14 & 15 - GRADES K – 1
SEPTEMBER 16-18 – GRADES 2-5
SEPTEMBER 21-23 - GRADES 6-8
All Virtual Learning students will need to be prepared to test with their grade level "on-site." Please contact Penny Howard, if you have questions: penny.howard@gptbirds.org (501-679-3509)
GPSD would like to recognize our hard-working Custodial/Maintenance Crew for preparing our campus this summer for the start of school, and for continually keeping our staff and students safe by disinfecting our campus regularly. Thank you! #ItsOurTimetoShine
The Music Department is hosting an Instrument Rental Night for band students on Monday, September the 14th from 4:30 -7:00 pm.
Just a reminder that JOSTENS will return next Wednesday, Sept. 9th to take orders from Seniors. If you were unable to attend today, I have informational packets in the high school office that you can pick up.
Hi Seniors,
IMPORTANT INFORMATION SENIORS! Please take a look at this video regarding your 2021 graduation. There are 3 ways to order and please complete your order by September 9th.
1.) order online @ jostens.com
2.) call 1-800-JOSTENS
3.) mail your order form to PO Box 512 Owatonna, MN 55060
4.) You can also turn your order form into Ms. Dooley in school before Sept. 9th
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Congratulations Class of 2021
https://view.vidreach.io/viewer/reach/ea528bb5-6689-4dc2-8dd0-afcd43ca5f49/6a0e979e-d161-4b67-99b3-f3d0374607fe/641041cd-1c00-44c7-81d0-37c64bba8344?pk_campaign=6a0e979e-d161-4b67-99b3-f3d0374607fe
REMINDER for SENIORS!!!
JOSTENS will be tomorrow morning, Sept. 2nd at 8:00 am to talk to Seniors about graduation. They will return Sept 9th at 8:00 am to take orders.
Here are a few tips for our T-bird Virtual Academy Students!
Guy-Perkins High School 7th and 8th grade students are doing a great job in social distancing during our split lunch period. The lunches are pretty great too! #itsourtimetoshine
We have made a few minor adjustments to the bus route pick up times for tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. The Purple Bear bus will begin picking up students at 6:05 a.m.; the T-bird bus at 6:20 a.m.; and the Red Wolf at 6:25 a.m. Please have students out on their stop 15 minutes ahead of their usual pick-up time. If you have questions about the routes, please contact Denee at 679-7224.
Attention Seniors:
Jostens will be on campus Wednesday, September 2nd at 8 am to meet with you. They will return to campus Wednesday, September 9th at 8 am to take orders. If you are a virtual student and do not want to attend the meeting on campus, please call 501-679-3507 and let Mrs. Dooley know so Jostens can send something out to you.
Guy-Perkins faculty and staff spent much of the week in professional development sessions learning how to become better leaders and teachers for our students and community. It is definitely our time to shine!
PARKING PASSES:
If you obtained a parking pass last year, you can simply bring me updated insurance information and your license to copy and you can keep the pass you have. If you need a pass and do not have one, please pick up the form in the office, bring your license and insurance to copy, and I will give you a pass. There is no initial charge for the pass; however, if you do not return it at the end of the year, there is a $5.00 charge.
Parents\Guardians:
Monday, the 24th, I will send home Enrollment Packets with your students. Please sign and return the documents as soon as possible. If you were here last year and there are no corrections to your personal information or if you turned in the form sent to you this summer, you DO NOT have to fill out the Enrollment Form (the first sheet of this packet). Simply complete the other documents and return them. If you have already turned in a completed packet this year, you DO NOT have to fill out another one.
Thank you For Assistance with this information!
Have A Wonderful Year!!!!
Mrs. E Dooley
501-679-3507
Guy Perkins High School Virtual Open house go to: https://sites.google.com/gptbirds.org/guy-perkinsvirtualopenhouse/home
Guy-Perkins Elementary Virtual Open House
https://sites.google.com/gptbirds.org/openhouse/home
CORRECTION: In preparation for the 20-21 school year, the HS administration will host a 7th grade/New Student Campus Tour/ Orientation in the Gym tomorrow, August 20th at 6 pm. If you have not picked up your schedule already, you may pick it up at that time. We look forward to seeing you. The correct time is 6 pm not 7 pm.
LOCKERS- Students will have access to lockers this year. Students will be required to wear masks while accessing their lockers, due to the inability to social distance. Locker assignments will be posted outside the office door the first day of school for your student to locate. If anyone is in need of a combination lock, they can request one with Mrs. Dooley in the office. A lock is not required.
T-bird Virtual Academy Orientation Information
Read all about OPAA Food Service's plans to provide safe and healthy meals in 2020-21 for our students and staff at Guy-Perkins School District - https://5il.co/j92g . #MyOPAA
Attention Guy-Perkins High School students grades 7-12: Class schedules will be available for pick up beginning on Monday, August 17th at 8:00 a.m. in the High School office. All students, whether learning on campus, off campus, or a combination of both may stop by the High School office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. each day to pick up a schedule. Only two people per family will be allowed to enter the building and must wear a face mask at all times.
Schedule-change requests will be considered until Tuesday, September 1st. Mr. Ralls, High School Counselor, will be available in his office to handle schedule-change forms between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17th through Friday, August 21st.
In the interest of safety during COVID-19, it is recommended that students submit schedule-change requests by phone at 501-679-3507, or by e-mail to stacey.ralls@gptbirds.org. Students are also asked to pick up a master schedule when picking up class schedules in order to determine which class can be added in place of dropped classes. Please remember that schedule changes may not be possible if there are no appropriate class options available.
The Guy-Perkins School District will serve breakfast and lunch FREE to ALL students in 2020-21!! Families will not be required to fill out free/reduced lunch forms, and both "on-site" and "virtual" learners qualify. Look for more information in a letter being mailed out soon!
The AR Food Bank has provided 2% milk, boxes of fresh produce, and bags of chicken fried rice for distribution to our area families. These items may be picked up on Tuesday, Aug. 4th from 6 - 7 p.m. at the Guy-Perkins Cafeteria loading dock area, while supplies last. #TbirdsCare
Another resource for our high school.
Governor Hutchinson just announced that fall sports will be played as scheduled with the guidance from a task force group of stakeholders across Arkansas.
COVID-19 Statement from Guy-Perkins School District: This week, two student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19.
Although these student-athletes did not workout on campus, out of extreme caution the Guy-Perkins Athletic Department has cancelled on-site workouts until August 17. We appreciate these parents for monitoring their children for signs of fever, sore throat, and/or loss of smell and taste and having them tested before they came to school. Parents are our first line of defense. Stay safe and healthy!
The Guy Perkins Gifted and Talented Department received a generous donation from @Puffs through @AdoptAClassroom. Our GT Coordinator, Ms. Smith used the funds to purchase materials for units the students will work on in this school year. We would like to thank @Puffs and @AdoptAClassroom for supporting teachers, classrooms, and students.
#PuffsLovesTeachers
REMINDER: Not all of the Guy-Perkins community has responded to the 2020 U.S. Census, a requirement by U.S. law. Follow the law and complete the 2020 Census Survey TODAY so that additional funds can be provided for our community - https://my2020census.gov/ Please share this!
The Guy-Perkins School District has updated its "Back to School" FAQ information. Go to https://tinyurl.com/y29n9szn for the latest on the mask requirement for students.
The AR Food Bank has provided 1/2 gallons of milk and boxes of fresh produce for distribution to area families. These items may be picked up on Tuesday, July 21 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the loading dock in back of the Guy-Perkins School District Cafeteria, while supplies last.
Thank you to Mrs. Sellers and Ms. Phillips for serving as the Class of 2020 sponsors this year. Thanks to Ruth Michael for supplying the graduation decorations and Brett and Jeff Glover for the fantastic firework show. Finally, thanks to our awesome GPSD staff for the set up!
In response to Governor Hutchinson's order mandating the wearing of masks in public and in public buildings, the Guy-Perkins School District will require that all employees and visitors wear masks into campus buildings beginning Monday, July 20. #MaskUptoStayHealthy
Just a reminder that the 2020 Senior Graduation will be held Friday, July 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Guy City Park. Masks will be required of all attending. Bring a lawn chair, if you are not sitting in the ticketed family section. #TbirdProudofOur2020Graduates
As of 7-15-20, this is the latest "Back-to School" information we have for our students and families - http://guyperkinsschoolsar.apptegy.us/article/268049?org=guy-perkins. Please e-mail me directly at joe.fisher@gptbirds.org with your questions and concerns - Dr. Fisher.
Attention School Patrons:
Only 61% of the Guy-Perkins community has responded to the 2020 U.S. Census, a requirement by U.S. law. Follow the law and complete the 2020 Census Survey TODAY so that additional funds can be provided for our community - https://my2020census.gov/
Governor Asa Hutchinson's Office has moved the start of the school year back to the week of August 24-28. The Guy-Perkins School Board will meet on July 21 to revise the school calendar for this year. We will announce the new calendar as soon as it has been revised. - Dr. Fisher
The AR Food Bank has provided 1/2 gallons of milk, sliced cheese, and popcorn chicken for distribution to area families this week. These items may be picked up tomorrow (Thursday, July 9) from 5 - 6 p.m. at the Guy-Perkins Cafeteria loading dock, while supplies last. #TbirdsCare
The AR Food Bank has provided gallons of milk, sliced cheese, and popcorn chicken for distribution to area families this week. These items may be picked up on Thursday, July 9 from 5 - 6 p.m. at the Guy-Perkins Cafeteria loading dock, while supplies last. #TbirdsCare
Important information about the 2020 Guy-Perkins Senior Graduation ceremony - https://tinyurl.com/y9lukwoo
The Guy-Perkins School District will be launching a new website including a "GP T-birds" app on Wednesday, July 1. Get your app loaded today and be ready for the new Guy-Perkins look!
Students planning to participate in athletics during the 2020-21 school year will need to complete physicals and have them turned in by the end of the day on Friday, July 10. If families have questions about physicals, email Coach Guiden at keane.guiden@gptbirds.org.
The AR Food Bank has provided 5 lb. bags of shredded and sliced cheese for distribution to area families. These items may be picked up on Tuesday, June 30 from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the loading dock in back of the Guy-Perkins School District Cafeteria, while supplies last. #Tbirds
As we begin to wrap up our extended breakfast/lunch feeding program for June, we would like to thank our OPAA Staff and our District Delivery Team for helping to serve over 20,000 meals during COVID-19. We appreciate your love and dedication to our students. #tbirdproud! #OPAA
Congratulations to Maya Davidson for being selected to receive a $250 scholarship from the AR Blood Institute. Our district earned the opportunity to award this scholarship to one of our students through blood drives during the 2019-20 school year. Thanks to all who helped out!
Attention Parents, this is just a reminder that chrome books are due back to the school on Friday June 12th. Please drop them off at the front office from 9am-3pm.
Guy-Perkins Superintendent, Dr. Joe Fisher, was recently elected to serve a three-year term on the AR Governor's Quiz Bowl Association Board of Directors. Dr. Fisher coaches the Guy-Perkins Junior Quiz Bowl Team, which were this year's co-champions of the state 1A classification.
Congratulations to the Guy-Perkins Chapter of National Beta Club for achieving "National Beta District of Distinction" status in 2020. Guy-Perkins was 1 of only 20 districts to receive this award nationwide. Thanks to Ms. Wilkins and Mrs. Johnson for sponsoring. #districtofchoice
Join us in celebrating the retirement of Suzi Sellers, High School Social Sciences Teacher. Thanks for your service to kids!
The Guy-Perkins School District is looking for qualified applicants in the following areas to join us for the 2020-21 school year:
ONE-TO-ONE PARAPROFESSIONAL
SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER/COACH
TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR
For more info: https://tinyurl.com/y9xx24jr
Join us in celebrating the following employees as they finish their last day in the Guy-Perkins School District. We wish you the "best" in your future endeavors!
Shannon Bradford
Cherri Ferrell
Lenee Johnson
Savannah Lockhart
Nick Williams
Amber Wood.
Join us in celebrating the retirement of Karen Hoskins, High School Principal. Thanks for your service to kids!
Join us in celebrating the retirement of Karen Fielder, Pre-K Paraprofessional. Thanks for your service to kids!
Join us in celebrating the 2019-20 Guy-Perkins School District "Teacher of the Year" - Christine Smith.
Join us in celebrating the 2019-20 Guy-Perkins School District "Support Staff of the Year" - Gina Riddle.
"Grab and Go"/Delivery Menu for the Week of May 18-22. New sign-ups can email cynthia.melton@gptbirds.org, or call 501-510-0535 and leave a message.
Join us for our Pre-School "Drive-thru Graduation" Ceremony (see flyer). We are finalizing our 2020 Senior Graduation plans for a date in July so stay tuned!
Celebrating our Guy-Perkins Seniors!
Celebrating our Guy-Perkins Seniors!
Celebrating Guy-Perkins Seniors!
The Guy-Perkins 2020 Senior Class Slide Show is here! Thank you Kara Caldwell for putting the yearbook and Slide Show together for our Seniors! #TbirdPride
https://youtu.be/sd9R5Yz2r1U
Celebrating our Guy-Perkins Graduates!
Celebrating our Guy-Perkins Seniors!
Celebrating our Guy-Perkins Seniors!
"Grab and Go"/Delivery Menu for May 11-15. All students in our community up to 18 yrs. old are eligible to receive meals. For new sign-ups, email cynthia.melton@gptbirds.org, or call 501-510-0535 and leave a message on the T-bird Hotline.
Celebrating our Guy-Perkins Seniors!
Celebrating our Guy-Perkins Seniors!
Do you have a student beginning Kindergarten in August? Click the link below and complete the new on-line registration form. Must be 5 yrs. old on or before Aug. 1. Questions? Call the office on M-W-F from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. (501-679-3509) https://forms.gle/1KT7Ee2FzKcYStbS8
The Guy-Perkins School District is seeking a K-12 Music Teacher for the 2020-21 school year. If you are interested in joining our T-bird Family, apply at https://tinyurl.com/y9xx24jr today!
Saluting our Guy-Perkins Seniors!
Celebrating our Guy-Perkins Seniors!
May 4-8 is "Teacher Appreciation Week!" During this time of COVID-19, we invite all students, parents, community members, and T-bird alumni to leave a positive message of appreciation for our Guy-Perkins School District teachers in the comment section below. #TeachersAreFabulous
Monday, May 4, 2020 - Today is the day to pick up the 2019-20 Yearbooks! There are old yearbooks for sale for only $5.00/each. #MakingGPMemories
Here is the "Grab and Go" and Delivery Menu for the week of May 4-8. Register your child (new to the program) by emailing cynthia.melton@gptbirds.org, or leaving a message on the Hotline - 501-510-0535.
The month of May is "Better Hearing and Speech Month" and Guy-Perkins School District thanks our Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologists for all that they do to help our students better communicate, learn, and succeed in our schools! #arksha #arkshastudents #arkshaadvocacy
Welcome to our newest Summer Maintenance Crew workers! #cmalone #aswopes #gradsgivingback
2019-20 Yearbooks are Here!
Join Senior Jacob Branscum on Friday night (May 1) as he signs his National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Crowley's Ridge College. Live stream will begin at 7 p.m. on Chap Rob's Facebook page. Thunderbird Pride!
Last day to join the "District of Innovators" - Mrs. Tammy Murry (ES Principal); Mr. Tim Barnes (HS Principal); and Dr. Joe Fisher (Superintendent). See you in 2020-21!
Check this out! A great opportunity for T-bird supporters to help us earn funds for new gear. When making an entry, use the #GuyPerkinsThunderbirds hashtag for our school's name and mascot (Step 3). One entry per day and you must be 13 years+ old to submit. Contest ends May 11th.
The Guy-Perkins School District has the following openings for the 2020-21 school year: School Nurse (RN), ES Teacher, and Paraprofessional (Pre-K). To apply, go to https://tinyurl.com/y9xx24jr and follow the links.
Board Member, Matthew Haile, challenges all T-bird families to join him in helping students with unpaid meal accounts for 2019-20. To help, simply e-mail Alex at alex.hammett@gptbirds.org and donate your child's remaining meal balance for 2019-20 to help pay off these accounts.
Guy Perkins HS is using "Remind" to send screenshots of completed AMI work from paper packets. To sign up, send a text message with the class code to 81010. You will also be able to receive announcements, contact the teacher to send work, and ask questions.
The Guy-Perkins School District welcomes Mr. Tim Barnes as the new Guy-Perkins High School Principal beginning July 1, 2020. Mr. Barnes has 32 years of educational experience including serving as a Standards and Assurance Unit specialist with the AR Department of Education.
Honoring more of our Guy-Perkins Seniors!
Many of our T-bird families have had a change in income level during the COVID-19 pandemic. If your family has been affected, please go to this link and update your child's lunch status form. This will be very important for your family when school begins in August. https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3DTFjO7539DTmLBgxuDgQSce4j58iABG5kI1leRNCQzuL199Q8ta5Aivs
Here are the breakfast and lunch pick-up/delivery menus for April 20-24. If you would like to add your child to the list, just call 501-510-0535 and leave a message, or email cynthi.melton@gptbirds.org. T-bird Strong!
Looking for something to do today? Go on-line and complete your 2020 Census information. Thank you!
ATTENTION Seniors!!! A message from Jostens - Congrats Guy Perkins Seniors! Pick up your cap & gown order THURSDAY, APR 16TH 10am-11am CURBSIDE in front of the gym. Please STAY IN YOUR CAR! We will bring order to you. If you owe a balance call 1-800-567-8367 & pay with debit/credit card OR EXACT CASH upon arrival. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank You for all you do!
Welcome to the new website!