Bald Knob Public Schools

The Bald Knob School District is seeking critical feedback from various stakeholders who have significant insight into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning. Feedback will be used to inform the school's plan for the use of funds received. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. We greatly appreciate your feedback. https://forms.gle/31EGoXGxhBSq7KXR8

Interested in becoming a substitute teacher at Bald Knob Schools? Please come to the administrative building tomorrow, September 8, between 10:00 and 12:00 to get signed up. We look forward to seeing you there!

There will be an informational meeting for parents of students who will be attending The Studio after school program. The meeting will be Sunday, September 12, at 3:00 in the elementary cafeteria. This is not mandatory. It is being offered for those with questions or wanting to know more about the program. After school will begin Monday, September 13.

Show our school spirit for the Bulldogs this year! This week is wear neon colors on Friday to “light up” the Wildcats.

Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC), White County Central School District and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) are partnering to provide Free COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines for those 12 and older. The first dose will be given on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm at the White County Central Auditorium located at 3259 Hwy 157 in Judsonia. No appointment is necessary. Bring your ID and insurance card, if available. The second dose will be administered at the same time and location on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Those 18 and older who receive a vaccine will have their choice of a $20 Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Scratch-Off or an Arkansas Game and Fish Gift Certificate. Those 12-17 receiving a vaccine will be given an Arkansas Game and Fish Gift Certificate. A parent or guardian must accompany individuals between the ages of 12 - 17 receiving the Pfizer vaccine at this event. For more information about upcoming vaccine events, call 1-800-985-6030.

The Studio will have a final registration for the 2021-22 school year this coming Sunday from 3:00-5:00 at The Studio (Community of Christ Church across from school daycare). If you registered earlier but still have paperwork to take care of, please stop by during this time. There will not be a fee this year.

Help support your Senior High Cheerleaders with some Bulldog apparel. You can either order through this link, or you can grab a form at the HS office. Go, Bulldogs! https://bit.ly/3j0rMMu

Over the last 24 hours, the Bald Knob School District learned that 3 Bald Knob High School students, 1 Bald Knob Middle School student and 1 H. L. Lubker Elementary student tested positive for COVID-19.  The positive cases resulted in 21 students and no staff being quarantined for the amount of days necessitated per ADH directive. Without the mask mandate, 102 additional students would have been quarantined. Parents of students who are considered close contacts have been notified. Due to HIPPA, no identifying information can be shared.

Reminder: The 2nd vaccine clinic will be held tomorrow from 9:00-11:00 in the HS cafeteria.

Good afternoon. Anyone planning on returning on August 19th for their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine must have both of the forms signed and returned. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school nurse! Thank you! form.jotform.com https://arcare.jotform.com/210954558988071

Tomorrow, August 12, will be the last day to enroll in virtual learning. If you need to enroll, please call 724-3273 tomorrow and ask for Marcy. The next enrollment for virtual learning will not be until the 2nd nine weeks.

The Jr. High and Sr. High scrimmage has been moved to Bald Knob on August 19th. The Jr. High will play at 5:30 and the Sr. High is set to start at 7:00 P.M.

Open House for student K-12 is Thursday, August 12th. In an effort to social distance, we are diving the times up alphabetically. Last names A-L will be from 5:00-6:00, and last names M-Z will be from 6:00-7:00. Masks for all are greatly appreciated.

The second round of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations will be on Thursday, August 19. You do not have to complete the forms again if this is your second dose. In addition, we are pleased to announce that AR Care will be offering another chance to receive an initial Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination for students ages 12 and over. If you wish for your child to receive this vaccination, please complete the attached paperwork in full and return it to the school before you come for the vaccine. No vaccinations will be given without the completed and signed paperwork. If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse. https://www.jotform.com/

Team pictures and Senior banners for fall sports have been moved to Thursday, August 12. Football and cheer will be at 8:00 am and band will start at 8:45 am. Forms should go out this Thursday.

Friday will be the last day for the mobile bookmobile.

Dear Parent or Guardian: In coordination with your school, ARcare will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination to students ages 12 and over on Thursday, July 29 and the second round of vaccination on Thursday, August 19. If you wish for your child to receive this vaccination, please complete the attached paperwork in full and return it to the school by Thursday, July 28. No vaccinations will be given without the completed and signed paperwork. If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse. Thank you, ARcare https://form.jotform.com/210954558988071

High School students who are planning on driving to school this year can get their parking passes during registration. Please make sure to bring your driver's license, proof of registration, and proof of vehicle insurance.

Reminder: Registration is one week away. It will be held in the Elementary Cafeteria on July 29 & 30 from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

We can not wait to see you at Registration! Elementary students will find out who their homeroom teacher is and schedules will be given to middle and high school students. Come see us July 29-30 from 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria.