Gurdon Public Schools

Mr. Charles Blacknall will be the new principal at Cabe Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year. Mr. Blacknall is a graduate of Arkadelphia High School and Henderson State University, where he has earned Master's degrees in School Counseling and Educational Leadership. Mr. Blacknall is currently in his 4th year in school administration serving as the Academy Principal for the Academy of Business and Computer Science at Little Rock Southwest High School. Throughout his career, he has worked with students in grades K-12 and will be starting his 10th year in education next year at Cabe Middle School. We are excited to welcome Mr. Blacknall to Gurdon Public Schools!

Speed Camp

Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend and summer! #BeGreat

Congratulations to the Teachers of the Year for the Gurdon School District! These teachers were selected by their peers for this honor. Way to BE GREAT!

Congratulations to the 2022 Gurdon School District Retirees! Enjoy!

Link to May 24th school board meeting - https://youtu.be/GRH-DZnSsx0

Speed Camp!

2022 is another induction year for our Gurdon Athletics Hall of Fame. If interested in nominating someone for consideration by the Hall of Fame committee, please fill out the form and turn in to Central office by June 18th. Our Hall of Fame game will be Friday August 26th, against Lafayette County.

Congrats to the winners of our dental giveaway! Each student won a Crest + Oral B electric toothbrush kit! Pictured are Jamari Williams, Katherine Golden, Tyler Golden, Presley Jackson, Janay Henry, Jordan Henry, Alli Riley, Claire Jackson, Shelby Brumley and Ganyn Hughes. Not pictured: Wesley Dickerson and Bradyn King

GHS Sports Banquet will be Thursday at 6:30 in the high school cafeteria. Admission will be $10 at the gate. Student athletes will get in free.

GHS Graduation

Congratulations to these three athletes for competing in the Meet of Champs in Russellville. It was a GREAT experience and an honor. Kavina Johnson places 6th in the high jump. JaMya Garland competed in the high jump. McKinlee Manning competed in the 100m hurdles.

Come join our team! #BeGreat

GHS Sports banquet will be Thursday May 19, 2022 at 6:30pm in the high school cafeteria. Admission will be $10. Student athletes will be admitted for free.

Happy National Nurses Week to our wonderful health staff. Thank you for working so hard to keep our students healthy! Kimberly Garlin, District RN Katherine Guidry, LPN Marsha Danner, Health Paraprofessional

Sports Physical information -

CMS Newsletter for May! https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/project?v=fOGFhZjJkZWExNjJlOWRjMjY3MGJmM2YwYTdkMWEyYzU

Reminder that sports physicals are next Wednesday, May 11. This will be the only time that free sports physicals are offered at the school! A physical is required for your child to participate in any athletic activity. Get your form from the school office or nurse!

GPSD is accepting Applications for Maintenance Director, job beginning July 1 Job Description - Coordinate, oversee, and perform maintenance of school facilities and grounds. Approve purchase of supplies through a purchase order system for maintenance and custodial departments. Oversee summer cleaning crew; coordinate scheduling of cleaning with school principals. Maintain all documentation and enter inspections required online (SchoolDude) - training provided if needed. Coordinate all inspections required for compliance. Stay current on OSHA requirements related to materials and equipment. Participate on District Guiding Coalition as a collaborative team member in district decision-making. This is a hands-on position, 260 day contract, on call (work cell provided). Additional Requirements Must pass background checks. CDL preferred. Experience with electrical, plumbing, heat/air preferred. Experience in a school setting and supervising others preferred. To Apply Complete non-licensed application on district website and submit with resume and any specialized training / certification documentation you may have. https://www.go-devils.net/page/job-listings

Parents, please monitor your children’s online activity. See press release below.