Pine Bluff Junior High School

The first three days of the FCCLA National Leadership Conference have been filled with excitement, learning, and unforgettable experiences! Highlights from Days 1–3 include: ⭐ Visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of American History ⭐ Taking a city tour of our nation’s capital, including iconic landmarks such as the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Monument, Ford’s Theatre, the White House, and many other historic sites ⭐ Attending engaging youth workshops focused on leadership, career development, and personal growth ⭐ Meeting and hearing from inspiring motivational speakers, including General Tomika Seaberry proud graduate of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ⭐ Exchanging pins and connecting with FCCLA members from across the country ⭐ Competing in FCCLA STAR Events and proudly representing our chapter Our students are making memories, building leadership skills, expanding their knowledge, and experiencing opportunities that will last a lifetime. We are excited to see what the rest of the week has in store!

✨ Introducing the 2026–2027 Pine Bluff High School Cheer & Pom Squads! ✨📣 Please join us in congratulating these talented students who have earned their place on the sidelines and center stage for the upcoming school year! Get ready for an exciting year filled with energy, performances, traditions, and Zebra Pride! 🦓

Tassels turned. Diplomas earned. Dreams unlocked. 🎓✨

The Pine Bluff High Class of 2026 has officially crossed the finish line, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Congratulations to our graduates, your next chapter starts now!
#PBHS #Zebras

The future of school spirit is HERE! 📣✨ Congratulations to the 2026–2027 Pine Bluff Junior High Cheer & Pom Squads!

FCCLA had an amazing time visiting the Mid-America Science Museum in Hot Springs! Students explored hands-on exhibits, learned about science and technology, and enjoyed interactive activities throughout the museum. One of the highlights was experiencing the Tesla coil demonstration, where students got to see powerful electrical currents in action. Another favorite was the exciting 14-foot trampoline experience that challenged students to test gravity and motion in a fun way! It was a great opportunity for learning, teamwork, and making memories. A special thank you to Mrs. Bethel Byrd, PBJHS FCCLA Advisor, for making this incredible learning experience possible for our students!

🎉 Congratulations to the 2026 Joe Barry Carroll Teacher Award winners! 🍎✨ Each of these outstanding educators will receive $5,000 in recognition of their dedication, excellence, and lasting impact in the classroom. 🏆 2026 Winners: • Elementary: Kazmira Davis • Junior High: Eric Corburn • High School: Kendria Jones 👏🏽 We also proudly recognize our 2026 nominees: • Elementary: Wendy Mitchell • Junior High: Faith Achina • High School: Crystal Barnes — nominated for the second year in a row! ✨ Thank you all for your commitment to educating, inspiring, and empowering our scholars every single day. 💙💛

Join us in celebrating our 2025–2026 Pine Bluff School District Teacher of the Year, Ms. Lashana Barnes! 🍎✨

Representing Forrest Park/Greenville Kinder Academy, Ms. Barnes has demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to student success. Her passion for education and the love she pours into her scholars each day have earned her the district’s highest honor. 💙💛
Great teachers do more than teach lessons; they inspire confidence, shape futures, and leave lasting impacts that extend far beyond the classroom. Ms. Barnes continues to do exactly that through her hard work, compassion, and excellence in education.

Congratulations, Ms. Barnes, and thank you for all you do for our students, school, and community. PBSD is proud to celebrate you! 🎉🍎✨

Today we celebrate the heart of our transportation team! 🚌💛 Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day to the dedicated drivers who safely transport our scholars each and every day. We appreciate your commitment, care, and service to Pine Bluff School District! 🙌🏽

🚨 CALLING ALL FUTURE CRIMSON SILKS 🚨 It’s your time to shine! ❤️🖤✨ The Pine Bluff High Crimson Silks Flag Line is looking for the next group of talented, confident, and dedicated performers! 📅 Parents Meeting: April 23rd 📅 Practice Dates: April 27th–29th 📅 Auditions: April 30th Bring the energy. Bring the attitude. Bring the excellence. Do you have what it takes? 👀🔥 Tag someone who needs to try out! ⬇️

🚨 TRYOUT ALERT 🚨 Pine Bluff High Drill Team Tryouts are officially here! ✔️ Parents Meeting: April 23 ✔️ Practice Dates: April 27–29 ✔️ Auditions: April 30 Be there. Be ready. Be confident. #PineBluffHigh #PBHSDrillTeam #Tryouts2026

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.

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.

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!

🐝📚 Pine Bluff School District Spelling Bee Excellence!
These scholars studied hundreds of words over weeks of preparation and showed up ready to compete. We’re incredibly proud of every participant and celebrating our winners who spelled their way to the top. Keep learning, keep striving, and keep spelling! #PBSD

📚✨ 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.

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!

⚾ Zebra Baseball Tryouts 📅 Dec 1–5 ⏰ 4 PM • 📍 Taylor Field Bring your best. Bring your grind. Let’s work! 🦓🔥

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