The 2021-22 school year will begin in over a month from now! Here is important information for you and your family as students plan their return to Guy-Perkins: Registration of New Students: Begins Monday, August 2 and can be completed in the school office and/or electronically. Registration of Returning Students: Students will be given a link to update their... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District is conducting a stakeholder feedback survey to help guide in the development of the American Recovery Plan (ARP) ESSER budget for 2021-24. The purpose of this survey is to provide parents, teachers, staff, patrons, and community partners an opportunity to give input on how these funds should be utilized to meet the needs of... READ MORE >
Attached is important information regarding the Emergency Broadband Benefits Program. On May 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education released information for school districts regarding the Federal Communication Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB). The EBB is a new, temporary Federal program to help eligible families pay for internet service during... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District will be observing the Arkansas Activities Association's "Dead Weeks" from June 21 to July 11. All district ball fields and gyms will be closed to ALL activity during this time. Activities may begin again on July 12. If you have any questions, please contact the district at 501-679-7224. READ MORE >
Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, today announced that Guy-Perkins High School’s yearbook program has achieved the Jostens 2021 National Yearbook Program of Excellence award at the Bronze Level. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that reflect a broad representation of the student body... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District received notification this week that it has received a Joint Usage Agreement (JUA) Grant in the amount of $30,500 to air-condition the new gym. In the application, the cities of Guy and Twin Groves agreed to partner with the district to help provide community access to the gym after hours and on the weekends for activities such as... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District is seeking Substitute Bus Drivers. $25 per route and CDL required. Contact Dr. Joe Fisher at (501) 679-7224, or 492 Hwy 25N, Guy, AR 72061. READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District encourages district and community stakeholders to review the 2021-22 Digital Learning Plan and provide feedback on the plan (links below). If you have questions, or need more information about the plan, contact Dr. Joe Fisher at 501-679-7224 or joe.fisher@gptbirds.org. Guy-Perkins "Digital Learning Plan" -... READ MORE >
Dear Guy-Perkins Families and Community Partners, The first full week of May each year is "Teacher Appreciation Week" and on behalf of everyone at Guy-Perkins School District, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to our teachers for the work they do each day ensuring the success of our students. Our teachers provide the high-quality instruction and... READ MORE >
Guy-Perkins School District COVID-19 Guidelines for 2020-21 UPDATED APRIL 12, 2021 Guy-Perkins School District (GPSD) strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for all students through rich, educational learning experiences and opportunities for social interaction and extracurricular activities. In order to accomplish this goal, GPSD will follow... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins High School Track Team recently competed in the 1A-4 District Track meet at Morrilton High School. The following students qualified for the state 1A Track Meet at Mineral Springs HS on Monday, May 3: Greyson Ealy: 100 m Sprint (finished 1st) 200 m Sprint ( finished 1st) Artavia Malone: High Jump (finished... READ MORE >
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today (3/30) that he would be lifting the public mask-requirement mandate for Arkansans beginning on April 1, 2021. However, the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Department of Health strongly advise school districts to continue to follow all measures that have allowed successful "in-person" learning to... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District is surveying parents of students 16 years of age and older to see if they would like to have their child vaccinated for COVID. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Atkins (R.N.) at 501-402-4377. READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District will be conducting important standardized testing of students during the month of April. Results of these standardized tests will help teachers and students determine what standards have been learned during the 2020-21 school year and areas of remediation needed during the last days of school and summer school.Students are... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School Board is seeking interested patrons from Zone D2 and Zone D5 (see map below) willing to be appointed to serve on the board for the 2021-22 school year. If you are a registered voter living in either of these two zones and are interested, please send a letter of interest to Guy-Perkins School District, c/o James Rooney, Board President, 492... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District Pre-K Program strives to ensure that ALL its Pre-K students receive intensive and personalized math, reading, and social-skill instruction so that they can successfully enter the Kindergarten classroom. Currently, there are seats available in the Guy-Perkins Pre-K Program for the 2021-22 school year. We invite any 3 and 4 year-olds... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School Board has approved the school calendar for the 2021-22 school year. Link here to print it -https://5il.co/qrmn READ MORE >
Guy-Perkins teachers are "life-long" learners! Today, we recognize Mr. Bryan Nicolle and celebrate the completion of his Masters of Teaching in Special Education (K-12) degree from Arkansas State University. We are T-bird proud! READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins Thunderbird softball and baseball teams are in action this week (3/15-3/19), including two (2) home games on Thursday: Monday (3/15) Guy-Perkins Baseball @ Dover (4:30 p.m.)Thursday (3/18) Heber Springs @ Guy-Perkins Softball (4:00 p.m.)Thursday (3/18) Two River @ Guy-Perkins Baseball (4:00 p.m.) Gate admission for Thursday's home games will be $4... READ MORE >
Six Guy-Perkins High School students were among the top finishers recently at the Arkansas FBLA District V Mid-level Virtual Competition (see above). Donna Acre is the FBLA sponsor at Guy-Perkins High School. Congratulations to all of these students! READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins Senior High Quiz Bowl Team recently placed 3rd in the AGQBA Regional Tournament. They will be among nine (9) teams to participate in the upcoming 1A State Championship on March 13. Sophomore Colin Fisher was the "High Point Player" for the Regional Tournament scoring an average of 20 points per game. Other team members include Sophomores Landen... READ MORE >
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, on Thursday, March 11 at 7... READ MORE >
Guy-Perkins High School Sophomore, Colin Fisher, recently placed 2nd in the "10th-grade Math" division at the 2021 Arkansas Beta Club Convention. Fisher now qualifies to compete this summer, June 25-28, at the National Beta Club Convention in Orlando, Florida. Ms. Jessica Wilkinson is the Guy-Perkins High School Beta Club sponsor. READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District is celebrating "Gifted and Talented Awareness Week" by spotlighting our G/T Coordinator, Amber Smith, and the various G/T programs offered for our students. G/T students may participate in Pre-AP and AP classes; Concurrent-credit classes; International Baccalaureate activities; Quiz Bowl; Chess Club; AEGIS Summer Camp; and Arkansas... READ MORE >
February 1 - 5, 2021 is "National School Counseling Week" and the Guy-Perkins School District would like to recognize Penny Howard (Elementary School) and Stacey Ralls (High School) for their tireless dedication to the needs of our students and staff. Here are just a few things that our counselors do for the district:Listen to students’ concerns about academic,... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins Junior Quiz Bowl Team earned 4th place at the AGQBA Junior Regional Quiz Bowl Tournament held on January 22, 2021. Team members include 7th grade students Shelbee Brown, Garrett Fisher, Jayda Tipton; and 8th grade student Noah Wright. This year's team is being coached by Superintendent, Dr. Joe Fisher. Additionally, Garrett Fisher and Noah Wright... READ MORE >
Monday (2/1) - Basketball (JB,SG,SB) at W. Yell Co. - 5:00 p.m.Thursday (2/4) - Parent-Teacher Conferences - 4:00-8:00 p.m.Thursday (2/4) - Guy-Perkins Virtual Town Hall Meeting - 8:00-9:00 p.m.Thursday (2/4) - Basketball (7b,7g,JB,JG) at Lamar - 4:00 p.m.Friday (2/5) - Basketball (SG,SB) at Dardanelle - 5:30 p.m. READ MORE >
This is a reminder to our families and community members: The Guy-Perkins School District is working with the City of Guy and the City of Twin Groves to apply for a Joint Usage Grant to air-condition the High School gym and needs your help. Please complete this survey to help the district provide the data needed to apply for the grant -... READ MORE >
Tuesday, January 26 vs. Wonderview (JG,SG,SB) - 5 p.m. (Click HERE for the Thunderbird Sports Channel) Thursday, January 28 at at Nemo Vista (JB, SG, SB) - 5 p.m. READ MORE >
January is "School Board Recognition Month" and the Guy-Perkins School District spotlights Zone 4 Board Member and President - James Rooney. Mr. Rooney is a Construction Superintendent with Nabholz Construction in Conway and has served on the Guy-Perkins School Board for 8 years. He serves on the Board because he cares about the school district and community, and... READ MORE >
January is "School Board Recognition Month" and the Guy-Perkins School District spotlights Zone 1 Board Member and Vice-President - Ashley Ealy. Mr. Ealy is a Serviceman with Entergy Arkansas and has served on the Guy-Perkins School Board for 5 years. He serves on the Board because he is an alumnus of Guy-Perkins Schools and wanted to give back to the community.... READ MORE >
January is "School Board Recognition Month" and the Guy-Perkins School District spotlights Zone 2 Board Member - Amy Stephens. Mrs. Stephens is a Stylist at the Hair Studio in Conway and has served on the Guy-Perkins School Board since May 2019. She says she serves on the Board because she cares about the well-being and education of the children in our... READ MORE >
January is "School Board Recognition Month" and the Guy-Perkins School District spotlights Zone 3 Board Member and Secretary - Dan Michael. Mr. Michael currently works in the Maintenance Department at the Arkansas State Hospital in Little Rock and has served on the Guy-Perkins School Board for 5 years. He is a retired Army Command Sergeant Major and a retired... READ MORE >
January is "School Board Recognition Month" and the Guy-Perkins School District spotlights Zone 5 Board Member - Matthew Haile. Mr. Haile is a Pipe-fitter with Union Pacific Railroad in North Little Rock and has served on the Guy-Perkins School Board for 3 1/2 years. He became interested in serving when Mr. Acre (Bosso) left the Board so he volunteered to be Mr.... READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District will pivot all instruction to "on-line" beginning Thursday, January 7 with students to return "on-site" Monday, January 18. During this time, students are to log in from home and complete the assigned work in order to be counted "present" for the day. Here are some things you will need to know during this time: Students may check... READ MORE >
Registration is now open for ACT Prep Sessions at UCA. These interactive courses will be taught via Zoom and are designed for high school students (10th grade and above) who have previously scored between 17-25 on the ACT, or for high school students who have yet to take the test. Current and former UCA faculty/staff members will review subject material and offer... READ MORE >
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, click HERE. READ MORE >
December 7, 2020To 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... READ MORE >
Monday, December 7 at St. Joseph (7g, 7b, JG, JB) - 5 p.m.Tuesday, December 8 at Home vs. Sacred Heart (JG, SG, SB) - 5 p.m. (Click HERE for the Thunderbird Sports Channel)Thursday, December 10 at Mayflower (7g, 7b, JG, JB) - 4:30 p.m.Friday, December 11 at Wonderview (JB, SG, SB) - 5 p.m. READ MORE >
Centennial Bank of Conway recently donated $5,000 to the Guy-Perkins School District to help replace the backstop and fencing at the baseball field. Pictured (L to R) are Eric King, Centennial Bank Vice President of Business Development, Dr. Joe Fisher, Superintendent of Guy-Perkins Schools, and Max "Doc" Dollar, Regional Bank Representative. READ MORE >
Monday, November 30 @ Ouachita - 5 p.m. (JB,SG,SB)Tuesday, December 1 vs. W. Yell Co. - 5 p.m. (JG, SG, SB) Stream: https://tinyurl.com/y5bf5zg2Thursday, December 3 @ Mt. Vernon-Enola - 5 p.m. (JB, SG,SB) READ MORE >
When COVID-19 forced the Guy-Perkins School District to close its doors in March of this year, our 2020 graduation ceremony had to be moved into the month of July. Unfortunately, there were two seniors who were unable to attend because they were fulfilling their obligation with the United States Army. Today, we welcomed home and recognized Jacob Branscum and... READ MORE >
The Thunderbird Sports Network will be broadcasting the following basketball games this week: Friday, November 13 (JB/SG/SB) against Scranton - https://tinyurl.com/y5bf5zg2 Note: The basketball homecoming court will be recognized prior to the first game (4:45 p.m.) READ MORE >
The Guy-Perkins School District is joining the International Dyslexia Association in celebrating October as Dyslexia Awareness Month. This month, students and educators across the nation will be raising awareness about the struggles associated with dyslexia. Dyslexia is one of the most common language-based learning disabilities. Between 5-10% of the population... READ MORE >
2020-21 Basketball Season Guidelines Overview Hello Thunderbird Fans! As we gear up for the beginning of the basketball season, we are mindful of the challenges we currently face with the Covid-19 pandemic. Our plan is to have fans in attendance for our games, both at home, and on the road. For student athletes to have an opportunity to participate in... READ MORE >
October 2020 is designated as "National Principals' Month" to recognize the essential role that principals play in school achievement and student success. The Guy-Perkins School District recognizes Tammy Murry, Elementary School Principal, and Tim Barnes, High School Principal, for their dedication to our students and staff. #TbirdPride READ MORE >