PBSD will observe Fall Break beginning Wednesday, October 14th. Students will return to class on Wednesday, October 21st.
We are extremely proud of our students! They represented Pine Bluff Ninth Grade Academy and our FCCLA chapter with excellence, respect, and pride throughout the entire experience. We are excited to see them bring the leadership skills they learned back to our school and use them to help our FCCLA Chapter continue to grow.
Congratulations to London Simmons, the 2026 Pine Bluff High School Homecoming Queen! 👑🦓
This year’s Homecoming carried an extra special meaning as PBHS celebrated its first Homecoming on the new campus, ushering in a new chapter of Zebra history.
From a week filled with school spirit and unforgettable moments to an elegant Homecoming Court and their escorts, Homecoming 2026 was one to remember. ❤️
And at the center of it all, a new Queen was crowned.
👑 London Simmons — 2026 PBHS Homecoming Queen
Congratulations to Queen London, the entire Homecoming Court, and their escorts for representing Pine Bluff High School with such grace, class, and elegance.
✂️ Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM
📍 1050 South Olive Street
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Come celebrate this historic milestone with our students, staff, families, community, and special guests as we officially open the doors to a new chapter for Pine Bluff High School.
A New Era. A New Home. A Bright Future
Join us for the Pine Bluff High School Homecoming Assembly as we celebrate our Homecoming Court, Zebra pride, and the legacy that brings us together!
📍 PBHS Auditorium
⏰ 10:00 AM
🚗 Please park in the Event Center parking lot.
👑✨#PBHSHomecoming2026 #ANewReign #ZebraPride
Let's go ZEBRAS!
Congratulations to this outstanding group of sophomore, junior and senior maids selected to represent PBHS during this year’s Homecoming celebration. We look forward to honoring each of you as you carry on the traditions of Zebra pride and excellence!
Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to celebrate Homecoming 2026! ❤️🦓
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hosted by
Mulberry Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Robert Key, Pastor
917 W. Front Street, Altheimer, AR
Join us for an evening of conversation, community, and connection as we listen to the voices of Zone 1.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR AD THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th.
Show your Zebra Pride by purchasing an ad for your student, business, or organization!
Your ad will be featured in the 2026 Homecoming Edition and in programs for both Fall and Spring Senior Night games.
Celebrate.
Support.
Show Your Stripes!
Purchase your ad today!
Hello PBSD Families and Community,
Yesterday, I shared a letter with our Pine Bluff School District community regarding our state school letter grades. The graphic below provides additional context and a clearer picture of the progress taking place across our schools.
When I began my tenure with the district, one school was rated a D and all other schools were rated F’s. At that time, a district-level letter grade had not yet been established. Today, we are seeing measurable growth across our schools. While there is still significant work to do, it is important to acknowledge both where we started and the progress that has been made.
Our focus remains clear: accelerating learning for students who are on grade level while providing targeted intervention and support for students who need it. We will continue to use data to inform our decisions, support our educators, and hold ourselves accountable for results.
We are not satisfied with where we are, but we are encouraged by the progress and committed to where we are going. A Champion for Every Child.
A Message from Interim Superintendent Phillip Carlock:
The Pine Bluff School District has received its latest school performance scores and letter grades. We believe our community deserves both transparency about where we are and a clear understanding of where we are headed.
Our results include:
34th Elementary: 293.43 — F
Southwood Elementary: 343.45 — D
Pine Bluff Jr. High: 309.68 — F
James Matthews Elementary: 350.02 — D
Broadmoor Elementary: 414.69 — C
Pine Bluff High School: 330.10 — F
Several schools increased their performance scores, with Broadmoor Elementary showing a significant increase of more than 105 points and moving from an F to a C. Pine Bluff High School, 34th Elementary, Pine Bluff Jr. High, and James Matthews Elementary also increased their scores. Southwood experienced a decline and will require focused attention.
We recognize that several of our schools remain below where we want them to be. We will celebrate progress, acknowledge areas of concern, and remain accountable for improvement.
These results are not the finish line. Instead, it is information that will help guide our work. Our focus remains on strong instruction, early intervention, effective leadership, collaboration, and ensuring that every student receives the support necessary to succeed.
I am grateful to our students, teachers, administrators, families, and community partners who continue to invest in the success of Pine Bluff students.
We have work to do, and we will do it together.
A Champion for Every Child.
Phillip Carlock
Interim Superintendent
Pine Bluff School District
ZONE 7
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hosted by
New Home Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Aaron Barnes, Pastor
3300 S. Orange Street
Join us for an evening of conversation, community, and connection as we listen to the voices of Zone 7.
Happy School Technology Team Day!
Pine Bluff High School will dismiss students today at 1:30 p.m.
📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences
🕒 3:00–5:00 p.m.
📍 Pine Bluff High School
We look forward to seeing our PBHS families this afternoon!
Today, Pine Bluff High School pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders, military personnel, and countless heroes who answered the call to serve.
Twenty-five years later, we continue to Remember. Honor. Reflect.
May we never forget the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the spirit of unity, courage, and service that followed.
We Remember. We Honor. We Will Never Forget.
#PBHS #ZebraPride #NeverForget #911Remembrance #WeRememberUs
