Pine Bluff School District Christmas Break, December 22-January 6.
Classes will resume January 7, 2026.
Classes will resume January 7, 2026.
Celebrating Outstanding Teacher Growth at James Matthews Elementary!
Please join us in applauding two exceptional educators whose hard work, dedication, and commitment to student achievement have earned statewide recognition!
Please join us in applauding two exceptional educators whose hard work, dedication, and commitment to student achievement have earned statewide recognition!
Parents...Don't Forget!!
Join us for an evening filled with holiday spirit and joyful performances! 🎶🎄
The Pine Bluff School District Fine Arts Departments proudly present the 2025 Christmas Concert, featuring:
🎺 PBHS Band
🎤 PBHS Chamber Choir
💃 Thirty-Fourth Elementary Drill Team
🎷 PBJH Beginning Band
📅 Tuesday, December 9th • ⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 PBJH Academy Gymnasium
Let’s celebrate the season together!
Parents & Guardians,
It’s time for our annual JMES 12 Days of Christmas Celebration! Beginning December 4th, our scholars and staff will enjoy themed dress-up days leading up to Winter Break. Each day has a fun, festive theme to help us spread joy and cheer throughout the building.
Please review the 12 Days of Christmas Calendar attached to this message so your child knows how to dress each day. Participation is encouraged but optional students may always follow regular dress code if preferred.
📣 Parents, We Need Your Voice!
Please click the link below to complete our Capturing Kids’ Hearts Mid-Year Survey.
Your feedback is extremely important and helps us better understand how we can continue to support and serve our students in the best way possible.
Thank you for partnering with us to make JMES a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place for all of our students!
Please complete the survey here:
https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/x7vgqffu
Please click the link below to complete our Capturing Kids’ Hearts Mid-Year Survey.
Your feedback is extremely important and helps us better understand how we can continue to support and serve our students in the best way possible.
Thank you for partnering with us to make JMES a safe, welcoming, and inspiring place for all of our students!
Please complete the survey here:
https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/x7vgqffu
Parents,
December is jam-packed with exciting events and activities at JMES! Please take note of the following dates:
🎅 December 4th – Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be flying in on their private helicopter to visit our scholars. We will also be attending UAPB’s Women’s Basketball Game on this day.
❄️ December 12th, 6:00–8:00 PM—Join us for our JMES Winter Ball.
🎄 December 18th | 5:30-6:30 PM—Our JMES Christmas Program will take place. We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage!
Please review the flyers attached to this message for more detailed information. Thank you for your continued support!
December is jam-packed with exciting events and activities at JMES! Please take note of the following dates:
🎅 December 4th – Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be flying in on their private helicopter to visit our scholars. We will also be attending UAPB’s Women’s Basketball Game on this day.
❄️ December 12th, 6:00–8:00 PM—Join us for our JMES Winter Ball.
🎄 December 18th | 5:30-6:30 PM—Our JMES Christmas Program will take place. We can’t wait to see our students shine on stage!
Please review the flyers attached to this message for more detailed information. Thank you for your continued support!
JMES PTO will be selling snacks Thursday 11/20/25
Third Grade Parents,
Important paperwork went home last week detailing your child’s academic progress so far this school year. Please take a moment to review all documents carefully.
We are asking that you sign and return the acknowledgement form so we know you received and reviewed the information.
Thank you for your partnership and continued support!
JMES Third Grade Team
Important paperwork went home last week detailing your child’s academic progress so far this school year. Please take a moment to review all documents carefully.
We are asking that you sign and return the acknowledgement form so we know you received and reviewed the information.
Thank you for your partnership and continued support!
JMES Third Grade Team
Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
Come on out today for meaningful math and science activities! You don't want to miss out. Fun, Food and a Great Time!
Join us for an exciting JMES Fall Festival filled with discovery, fun, and learning for the whole family!
Explore hands-on math and science activities that spark curiosity.
Enjoy bounce houses, delicious food, and unforgettable moments!
Bring your family, friends, and community you don’t want to miss this celebration of learning and fun!
Explore hands-on math and science activities that spark curiosity.
Enjoy bounce houses, delicious food, and unforgettable moments!
Bring your family, friends, and community you don’t want to miss this celebration of learning and fun!
Mandatory parent meeting to discuss 3rd grade Student Promotion Expectations and the plan of action for student success.
“The JMES Book Fair is just days away! The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to pay is with an eWallet. Create one for your child so they can shop cash free and independently! Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/jamesmatthewselemschool"
Parents,
This week is ATLAS Interim Testing for our 3rd–6th grade scholars. It is very important that all students get a good night’s rest and arrive to school on time each day so they can do their very best.
To celebrate our hardworking Cardinals, we are hosting a Glow Party this Friday for all scholars who score 1060 or higher on any one of the four ATLAS assessments!
Let’s encourage our students to show what they know and make JMES proud!
Mrs. Wright
Principal, James Matthews Elementary School
🎃 Trunk or Treat at JMES! 🍬
Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun, candy, and community at James Matthews Elementary School! Join us on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for our annual JMES Trunk or Treat! 👻
Bring your family, wear your favorite costume, and enjoy decorated doors, sweet treats, music, and smiles all around. This is a safe, fun way for our Cardinals and families to celebrate together! ❤️💛
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: James Matthews Elementary School
4501 Dollarway Rd., Pine Bluff, AR 71602
Let’s make this a night to remember — See you there if you dare! 👀🕸️
#JMESTrunkOrTreat #CardinalPride #JMESStrong #WeArePBSD #FamilyFun #SpookySeason
Get ready for a spooktacular night of fun, candy, and community at James Matthews Elementary School! Join us on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for our annual JMES Trunk or Treat! 👻
Bring your family, wear your favorite costume, and enjoy decorated doors, sweet treats, music, and smiles all around. This is a safe, fun way for our Cardinals and families to celebrate together! ❤️💛
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: James Matthews Elementary School
4501 Dollarway Rd., Pine Bluff, AR 71602
Let’s make this a night to remember — See you there if you dare! 👀🕸️
#JMESTrunkOrTreat #CardinalPride #JMESStrong #WeArePBSD #FamilyFun #SpookySeason
🎀 JMES Red Ribbon Week 2025! 🎀
Next week, we’re taking a stand and showing that James Matthews Elementary School is drug-free and proud to be! ❤️💛
Each day, our Cardinals will dress up, participate in themed activities, and learn the importance of making safe, healthy, and positive choices because at JMES, we’re building leaders who choose to rise above and shine bright! 🌟
Let’s show our school spirit and commitment to living drug-free and bully-free!
Next week, we’re taking a stand and showing that James Matthews Elementary School is drug-free and proud to be! ❤️💛
Each day, our Cardinals will dress up, participate in themed activities, and learn the importance of making safe, healthy, and positive choices because at JMES, we’re building leaders who choose to rise above and shine bright! 🌟
Let’s show our school spirit and commitment to living drug-free and bully-free!
🏆✨ It’s Celebration Time at JMES! ✨🏆
We’re so proud of our scholars and all the hard work they’ve put in during the 1st Nine Weeks! Join us this Friday, October 24, 2025, as we celebrate their growth, effort, and success! ❤️💛
📅 Friday, October 24, 2025
⏰ 4th–6th Grades: 8:45 a.m.
⏰ 1st–3rd Grades: 10:00 a.m.
📍 James Matthews Elementary School
Let’s fill the room with smiles, cheers, and Cardinal pride as we honor our amazing scholars! 🎉👏
We’re so proud of our scholars and all the hard work they’ve put in during the 1st Nine Weeks! Join us this Friday, October 24, 2025, as we celebrate their growth, effort, and success! ❤️💛
📅 Friday, October 24, 2025
⏰ 4th–6th Grades: 8:45 a.m.
⏰ 1st–3rd Grades: 10:00 a.m.
📍 James Matthews Elementary School
Let’s fill the room with smiles, cheers, and Cardinal pride as we honor our amazing scholars! 🎉👏
🎃 It’s almost time for Trunk or Treat at JMES! 🍬
Bring your family, your costumes, and your sweet tooth to James Matthews Elementary School on October 30th from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for a night full of candy, fun, and community spirit!
We’ll have decorated doors, music, treats, and lots of Halloween excitement for all ages. 👻
Let’s make this a safe and spook-tacular evening for our Cardinals and families! ❤️💛
📍 4501 Dollarway Rd, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
🕕 October 30th | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
See you there—if you dare! 👀🍭
Bring your family, your costumes, and your sweet tooth to James Matthews Elementary School on October 30th from 6:00–7:30 p.m. for a night full of candy, fun, and community spirit!
We’ll have decorated doors, music, treats, and lots of Halloween excitement for all ages. 👻
Let’s make this a safe and spook-tacular evening for our Cardinals and families! ❤️💛
📍 4501 Dollarway Rd, Pine Bluff, AR 71602
🕕 October 30th | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
See you there—if you dare! 👀🍭
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
Shoutout to our full court: Markenzie Bell, Amanda Pinckney, Irene Pinckney, and Bryily Jefferson.
You all made us proud! 💛 #Homecoming2025 #JamesMatthewsElementary
