Pine Bluff High School

The PBHS “Zebras Got Talent” Show was on FIRE! 🔥🎤 Our students showed OUT and proved just how much talent lives at Pine Bluff High! Huge shoutout to our hosts and all participants who made the day unforgettable 👏🏽 🏆 Winners: 🥇 Da’Arrion Spencer 🥈 Lamarcus Morris & Cerenity Nelson 🥉Joven Hamlet Talent. Confidence. Zebra Pride.

🚨 PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL AND PINE BLUFF JUNIOR HIGH PARENTS🚨 Join us for: 🎓 Concurrent Credit Parent Night 📍 Pine Bluff High School 📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026 🕠 5:30 p.m. Don’t let your child miss out on free opportunities.

On behalf of the Pine Bluff High School art students, I would like to cordially invite you to the opening reception of “This Is Us.” The event will take place at the Arts & Science Center (701 S. Main St.) on Thursday, March 19 from 5–7 p.m. “This Is Us” is a collection of portraits created by the young artists of Pine Bluff High School that explore identity, connection, and influence. Through images of themselves, loved ones, and individuals they admire, students express who they are and who has shaped them. Each portrait reflects the artist’s unique style, creative choices, and personal perspective. Together, these portraits celebrate our differences, our connections, and the community we share. The following students will have work featured in the exhibition: Abram, Aelya Armon, Branden Bass, Alayja Brown, Deashia Burgess, Justin Calhoun, Taylor Crosby, Jayla Freeman, Antonio Gragg, Damarion Grant, Kaitlynn Green, Felicia Hamlet, Joven Hardwell, Chelsea Haynes, Tyreyshia Huante, Christopher Hunter, Nasir Isom, Alyssia Johnson, Janessa Marshall, Kadence Newton, Promise Nugent, London Owens, Kam'Ron Reyes-Charcas, Lucia Smith, Madison Smith, Markus Swiney, Spirit Thomas, Parker Watson, Catriece Whitfield, Shamiya Williams, Jordan We hope you will join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students.

✨ A Powerful Night of Literacy at Pine Bluff High School! ✨ On Tuesday, March 10, the Pine Bluff High School Language Department hosted LITerally Speaking: Literacy Night in the Little Gym. Students and families enjoyed an inspiring evening filled with poetry, art, and creative expression, showcasing the many ways literacy allows us to tell our stories and share our voices. One of the highlights of the evening was a featured space led by our Career Coaches titled “From Classroom to Career: The Power of Literacy.” This interactive area helped families see how the reading, writing, and communication skills students learn in English class translate directly into real-world careers. Local professionals hosted engaging literacy stations where students and families participated in hands-on activities such as: 🏥 Healthcare Literacy – Reviewing patient instruction sheets with the JRMC School of Nursing and Dr. Rontae Graham of Taylor & Carter Family Dentistry 📱 Media & Communications – Creating content and social media captions with Cary Clayton of Cary Clayton Media 📚 Library & Research Literacy – Signing up for library cards and learning about careers in librarianship with the Pine Bluff–Jefferson County Public Library 👩🏾‍🍳 Culinary Literacy – Writing and explaining their own recipes with Chef Kiara Ford of Oasis Catering Events like this remind us that literacy is more than reading and writing—it is the foundation for success in every career field. Thank you to our students, teachers, families, and community partners who made the evening such a success!

Crosstown rivalry in full effect! 🥎🔥 The Pine Bluff High Fillies Softball team defeated Watson Chapel 17–2! Let’s go Z’s!! 🦓

🚨 PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL AND PINE BLUFF JUNIOR HIGH PARENTS🚨 Join us for: 🎓 Concurrent Credit Parent Night 📍 Pine Bluff High School 📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026 🕠 5:30 PM Your child can earn FREE college credits while still in high school. Yes. FREE. That could mean: 💰 Saving $5,000–$15,000+ in future tuition 🎓 Graduating college early 📚 Getting ahead before freshman year even starts Representatives from UAPB & SEARK will be there to explain: ✔️ How it works ✔️ Who qualifies ✔️ Why it’s a smart move ✔️ How it saves your family MONEY Don’t let your child miss out on free opportunities.

PBHS FBLA Shines at District III Competition!

Students from Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at Pine Bluff High School delivered an outstanding
performance at the District III Competition held on February 17th in Stuttgart!

Under the leadership of sponsors Mr. C. Thomas and Ms. S. Calhoun, our students earned multiple top honors
and will advance to the State Competition in Little Rock:

First Place Winners (Advancing to State):
Kameron Boston – Advertising
Carmello Wilson – Business Communication
Lamarcus Morris – Business Law
Malakhi Haymer – Financial Planning
Lailah Stocker – Introduction to Retail & Merchandising
J’Ceri Gray – Personal Finance
Mariyah Savage – Retail Management
Jaden Lee – Customer Service (2nd Place)
London Simmons – Business Ethics (3rd Place)

Additional Top Ten Finishers:
Trystan Jackson (5th – Accounting)
Christopher Phillips, Amir Scott & Colten Sergeant (6th – Sports & Entertainment Management)
Kaniya Huggins (7th – Real Estate)
Jason Whitaker (9th – Journalism)
Kennedy Bailey (10th – Healthcare Adminstration)

Congratulations and job well done to our 2025–2026 Pine Bluff School District Teachers of the Year! 🍎✨
Your dedication, passion, and commitment to excellence do not go unnoticed.
Our students are truly lucky to have such inspiring educators leading the way!

No School Monday, February 16th

Praying for traveling grace as PBHS The Dark Cloud Marching Band travels to New Orleans, LA to participate in 2 Mardi Gras parades! Let’s get it Zebras! #23DarkCloud #MardiGras2026

PBSD will have Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, February 10, 2026!

PBSD will reopen tomorrow, February 3, 2026. Please view the transportation inclement weather pick- up locations posted on the school district's social media outlets. Stay safe. Stay warm. We will see you in the morning.

PBSD Closure & Schedule Update... Due to hazardous traveling conditions, Pine Bluff School District will be closed for students tomorrow. The PBSD Board Meeting will be held as scheduled tomorrow evening: • Public Comment: 6:00 p.m. • Regular Board Meeting: 6:30 p.m. Please continue to monitor district communications for any additional updates. Stay safe.

PBSD will remain closed Thursday, January 29th and Friday, January 30th. Continue to stay safe and warm.

PBSD will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th and Wednesday, January 28th. Stay safe and warm!

📣 REMINDER... There will be a Senior parent meeting TODAY at 6pm in the gym of Jack Robey. We look forward to seeing you.

Important meeting for Senior parents. We hope to see you there!

Parents/ Guardians... Students received 2nd nine week report cards today. Please review your students' academic achievements for the 1st semester. If you need to schedule a conference, please contact our Administrative Assistant.

📚✨ Our district's Librarian PLC recently had the pleasure of attending—and hosting—this quarter’s JobAlike library meeting at the SEARK Coop. Collaboration and creativity were on full display! Led by 34th Elementary librarian Wendy Camarillo, the team engaged in hands-on activities focused on creating and sharing practical programming tools that can be easily implemented back on our campuses. Special thanks to Elizabeth Wall(Southwood Elem.), Connie Jackson (Pine Bluff Jr. High), and Larissa Davis (Pine Bluff Sr. High) for helping facilitate a successful and energizing session—Pine Bluff School District librarians are connected, innovative, and always leading the way for literacy and learning.

Pine Bluff School District Christmas Break, December 22-January 6.
Classes will resume January 7, 2026.