Pine Bluff School District

PBJHS students took on the Boycott of Negative Behaviors Challenge, and our 7th graders came out on top! 🙌 With the fewest office referrals for September, they earned a pizza party sponsored by the Pine Bluff Faith Community Coalition Ministerial Alliance. 🍕 Way to go, seventh grade! ❤️🖤 #PBJHS #ZebraPride #PositiveBehavior

👑 All hail our new Queen!
Congratulations to Paris Fisher, your 2025 Pine Bluff High School Homecoming Queen!
We’re so proud of our students for representing Zebra Nation with grace and excellence! 🦓🎉

Congratulations to Aubree Jackson and T’waun Dockett, crowned as the James Matthews Elementary School Homecoming King & Queen! 👑
Shoutout to our full court: Markenzie Bell, Amanda Pinckney, Irene Pinckney, and Bryily Jefferson.
You all made us proud! 💛 #Homecoming2025 #JamesMatthewsElementary

HOME 🏠 COMING 🔥 2025! PBHS ZEBRAS 🦓 vs. SEARCY LIONS 📅 Oct. 17 | 🕖 7:00PM | 📍UAPB Simmons Bank Field 🎟️ Tickets on GoFan.co Let’s pack the stands and show that ZEBRA PRIDE! ❤️🖤 #ZebraNation #PBHSHomecoming #FearTheStripes

Science + Sweets = The Perfect Night! 🧪🍭 Join PBJHS for Science Night & Trunk or Treat 🎃 📅 Oct. 28 | 🕠 5:30–7:30PM | 📍2602 Fluker St. Come for the fun & stay for the candy, food & games! 🍬🍂

Once a Zebra, always a Zebra!
We’re proud to celebrate our PBHS alumni who were crowned this week at the UAPB Coronation:
🤴 Mister Freshman – Travis Harden
👑 Miss Sophomore – Chasity Reed
🤴 Mister Sophomore – Zric Washington Jr.
👑 Miss Junior – Desiree Walker
🤴 Mister Senior - Braelyn Starks
Your excellence continues to shine beyond high school! We are #PineBluffProud 💛❤️ #ZebraPride #UAPB #RoyalCourt
Courtesy of UAPB Royals

A heartfelt congratulations to Miss Diamon Ellis, Forrest Park Greenville Elementary’s own student teacher, on being crowned the 96th Miss UAPB! 👑 As a Senior Education major from Missouri, Miss Ellis continues to exemplify grace, poise, and excellence, inspiring our pre-K scholars each day. We are so proud to have her as part of our school family! 💛🖤

🎉 Zebra Nation — It’s Almost Time! 🎉
Get ready for the most exciting week of the year, PBHS Homecoming Spirit Week: October 13–17!
🔥 Show your school spirit each day:
👕 Monday: Broke but Drippin’ (Dress Tacky)
🎬 Tuesday: Disney vs. Nickelodeon
🔄 Wednesday: Student Swap Day
📼 Thursday: Throwback Thursday
🌟 Friday: Celebrity / Dress to Impress Day

Then keep the energy rolling for Food Truck Friday, October 17th 🛻🍔 and the Red Carpet Gala: “Z’ssss In It – From Hallways to Hollywood” 🎥✨ on Saturday, October 18 at 7PM!

Formal fits. Good vibes. Big Zebra Energy. ❤️🤍
#ZebraNation #PBHSHomecoming #GoodVibesOnly

A new era is rising in Pine Bluff! 🚧✨ The final beam of the new Pine Bluff High School has been raised and bolted in during the official Topping Ceremony. Students, staff, alumni, and community leaders all signed the beam, marking a historic milestone for our city. This state-of-the-art campus will stand as a landmark and a beacon of education for generations to come. ❤️🖤 #PBHS #ZebraNation #TheRedZebra #PineBluffPride

📣 Game Day Alert!
The Pine Bluff Zebras take on the Maumelle Hornets today at 7:00 PM. 🏈🔥

Let’s show up, show out, and cheer on our Zebras to victory! 🦓💪

Strong readers today become confident learners for life! 🌟 AR Kids Read needs volunteer tutors in Pine Bluff Elementary schools to spend one hour a week helping 1st–3rd graders succeed. Training and materials provided!
Learn more and sign up at arkidsread.org/volunteer 📖❤️

#ARKidsRead #LiteracyMatters #VolunteerToday #InspireYoungMinds #BeTheDifference #BrightFutures

The Pine Bluff School District will be closed next week for Fall Break.
We hope all students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and restful week off! 🍂✨

🎉👑 The 2025 Homecoming Court has been selected, and the excitement is building. Who will wear the crown? Join us on October 17th at the PBHS Homecoming Assembly to see our new Queen crowned! ❤️🖤 #PBHSHoco #ZebraNation #Homecoming2025

Message from Our Superintendent

PBSD will have a special called board meeting tonight at 6:00 PM at the Jordan Chaney Administration Building.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Pine Bluff Athletics wants you to know....

📣🏈 It’s Game Day! 🏈📣

Join us tonight at 7:00 PM at UAPB Simmons Field as the Pine Bluff Zebras take on the Jacksonville Titans in our first home football game of the season!

Come out, wear your stripes, and cheer loud for our Zebras! 🦓🔥

#GoZebras #FridayNightLights #PBvsJacksonville

The PBSD Engagement Team & Parent Facilitators are taking part in a two-day Apptegy School CEO workshop, gaining tools in branding, marketing, and communication to better connect with our parents, students, and community.

Pine Bluff School District – Showing Our Stripes Awards

The Pine Bluff School District proudly recognizes this month’s “Showing Our Stripes” Award recipients for their outstanding contributions to our schools and community.

Students: Kaleigh Horn and Jayden Scott were honored for being supportive peers and demonstrating kindness toward their fellow classmates.

Staff: Connie Jackson and Deborah Thomas were celebrated for their leadership and dedication as parent facilitators, yearbook sponsors, and building test coordinators.

Community: Pine Bluff Mission was recognized for donating snacks to our students, and the Divine Dancers of the Delta were commended for their generous donation of more than 500 personal hygiene items.

We are grateful for the positive impact each of these honorees has made in helping our students and schools thrive.

The PBSD will hold its monthly board meeting tonight at 6:30 pm at the Jordan Chaney Administration Building.