Gurdon Public Schools

The Close-up interest meeting has been postponed due to the threat of inclement weather this afternoon. The new date for the meeting will be Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 5:30 pm in Mr. Doran's room at GHS. We look forward to seeing you there!

UPDATED SCHEDULE

We are so thankful for our bus drivers!

Due to the threat of severe weather- the district baseball and softball tournament has been postponed until tomorrow. Updated brackets will be posted soon

2026 Senior District Track Results: Senior girls- Champions Senior boys- Runner Up Brea Biley- High Point Winner BE GREAT

Gurdon School District is now accepting bids for Educational Examiner. Must provide proof of certification, liability insurance, and adhere to Special Education timelines. Gurdon Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Bids must be received at the Gurdon School District Administration Office, Carol Branaie McDonald, #1 Go-Devil Rd., Gurdon, AR 71743, by noon on May 15, 2026. Questions regarding this process should be directed to Carol Branaie McDonald, Director of Special Education at 870.353.4454, Ext.137.

Gurdon School District is now accepting bids for each of the following: Physical Therapy services, Occupational Therapy services, and Speech Therapy services. Must provide proof of certification, liability insurance and a current/billable Medicaid provider number. Gurdon Public Schools reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Bids must be received at the Gurdon School District Administration Office, Carol Branaie McDonald, #1 Go-Devil Rd., Gurdon, AR 71743, by noon on May 15, 2026. Questions regarding this process should be directed to Carol Branaie McDonald, Director of Special Education at 870.353.4454, Ext.137.

K-6 Elementary Teacher Position Available for the 2026-2027 School Year.

If you are a current 10th- or 11th-grade student at GHS and interested in attending Close-up next Spring, please come to the interest meeting! We invite students and guardians to come learn about this amazing opportunity for our students and prepare for the upcoming year! See you Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.!

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Cabe parents, testing for 3-6 is this week!

Important announcement! Due to the forecast of severe weather this afternoon and probability of adverse conditions on our bus routes. Gurdon Public Schools will run buses beginning at 1:30 at the primary school, Cabe and GHS will follow. Car riders at GHS will release at 1:30.



We apologize for the inconvenience. We want to make every effort to get our students and staff home safely.

National Honor Society Inductions will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in the GHS gymnasium at 8:30 a.m. We are extremely proud of all of the inductees!

The GHS Classroom Awards will be held in the big gym, so come join us in celebrating our students' success!

STATE QUALIFIERS! Julian Cortez (shot put) and our 4x200 meter relay team of Eric Hughes, Demonta Smallwood, Braxton Nolan, and Uriah Gatlin qualified for the state track meet.

Our lumber grading class recently had the opportunity to tour the NHLA headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee! Students had a wonderful time learning more about the lumber grading industry and gaining firsthand insight into the profession. They also enjoyed exploring the Bass Pro Pyramid during the trip.

We would like to sincerely thank the NHLA organization for making this experience possible, and extend a special thank you to Brennah Hutchison, Hardwood Industry Liaison and Content Director, and Roman Matyushchenko, Associate ITS Dean and National Inspector, for their outstanding hospitality and kindness shown to our students.

District 2A-8 Baseball / Softball Tournament brackets. The tournament will be held in Gurdon starting Tuesday April 28th.

2026 CLEAN SWEEP! Junior Girls and Junior Boys Track are your conference 2A-8 CHAMPIONS! Demonta Smallwood and Penelope Lanton are the high point award winners! Coach Norwood and Coach K are the conference coaches of the year! Thank you to all the student-athletes, coaches, parents, meet workers, school administrators, school personnel, boosters, and everyone else who contributed to a GREAT junior high track season! BE GREAT

She is the BEST!