Sports Update:
- Baseball benefit game scheduled for Friday has been cancelled.
- Girls basketball will play today at 4pm in Dierks against Caddo Hills in the regional tournament.
BE GREAT
Gurdon Public Schools is excited to announce a new partnership with Dr. Scott Byrd, DDS!
Just in time for National Children's Dental Health Month - check that dentist appointment for your K-12 student off of your to-do list without having to miss school or work. Stay tuned for details about the chance to win a special GIVEAWAY for those who schedule an appointment at the school!
Gurdon Public Schools will be opening on a 2-hr delay, Buses will run on a 2-hr delay and school will begin at 10:00 a.m. Thank you for your patience as we evaluated the road conditions this morning to determine safe travel for our students and staff.
At this time, with the potential for freezing rain tonight with temps hovering at and just below freezing, Gurdon Public Schools will be on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 24th, in order to re-evaluate road conditions in the morning. We will post an update by 7:00 a.m. Thank you for your patience as we strive to keep our students and staff safe.
February is National Children's Dental Health Month!
This week Kimberly Garlin, District RN, is teaching our GPS students how to keep their smiles looking great! Help your student stay happy and healthy by keeping good oral health habits at home- brushing twice a day for 2 minutes, flossing once a day, eating nutritious foods, and having regular dental checkups and cleanings! Thank you to Delta Dental for providing toothbrushes and activity books to our students. For more information and fun, Grin magazine is available online at: https://www.deltadentalar.com/resources/grin-for-kids
Check out these GREAT smiles!
Make plans to attend the virtual Mental Health Family Night (provided by the Cook Center for Human Connection) on Wednesday, March 2, from 7-8 p.m.
This might be the most important event of the year for all parents! Support your child’s mental health and wellness by joining us for an informative event for parents and educators. Ask questions of leading family therapists and take advantage of a free resource to help parents with important topics such as identifying anxiety, depression, grief, suicide ideation and parenting with purpose.
Due to inclement weather, the 2A South Regional Tournament at Dierks has been postponed until tomorrow. We will play tomorrow at 4:00pm against Caddo Hills.
GHS Cheer tryout information:
GJHS Cheer tryout information below - students who are interested grades 6-8 will attend the meeting tomorrow for more information.
Little League baseball / softball / t-ball signups are tonight at CMS Little Gym from 5-6:30 pm.
9 out of 10 students—over 48 million—attend a public school. Public schools
welcome every child—regardless of ability, race, religion, wealth, language,
country of origin or needs. Celebrate Public Schools Week Feb. 21-25.
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Athletic Schedule for the week
We hope you enjoy the holiday today! See you back tomorrow!
District basketball tournament at Lafayette County:
Sr. Girls play Spring Hill at 4 pm Wednesday.
Sr. Boys play Fordyce at 5:30 pm Wednesday.
With a win today each team will advance to the Regional tournament next week in Dierks.
Based on the UPDATED Guidance from Arkansas Department of Education below, K-12 probable close contacts no longer have to quarantine unless symptomatic. Positive cases are still required to report and isolate/quarantine.
ADE Update: As knowledge and resources have evolved during the Pandemic, the response to COVID-19 has been modified to balance the educational and physical well-being in public schools. Contact tracing and quarantines for students who are identified as probable close contacts remain best practice as mitigation strategies, but there is no directive for districts to do so. Isolation is still appropriate for individuals who test positive for COVID-19 or for those who are
symptomatic.
Pre-K must still quarantine close contacts due to different state regulations for preschool programs.
To report a positive Covid case or symptoms, or for any Covid-related questions, continue to contact the District Point of Contact, Kimberly Garlin, at 870-353-8314.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Due to a drastic decline in Covid-related cases among GPSD students and staff, the Gurdon Board of Education voted Tuesday evening to transition to "Masks Optional" for all K-12 students and staff effective Wednesday, February 16th. Thank you for your support.
Baseball / Softball signups
Senior boys basketball advances in the district tournament after a thrilling one point victory over Hampton.
The Gurdon School District will have parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, February 17th from 3 - 7 p.m. All schools will dismiss at 2:30 that day and there will be no school for students on Friday, February 18th (Teacher Flex PD day) or Monday, February 21st (President's Day). Each school will communicate their PTC plan for Thursday. Have a great week and holiday weekend! #BeGreat
Senior boys basketball will play Tuesday at 5:30 against Hampton in the district tournament at Lafayette County.
Senior girls will play Wednesday at 4:00.