Pine Bluff Junior High School

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

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 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

📣 Attention Businesses & Supporters!
Pine Bluff School District Athletic Department is now selling ads for our program booklet. This is a great opportunity to promote your business while supporting our students and school events.

✨ Reserve your spot today—spaces are limited!

For details on sizes, pricing, and deadlines, please see the attached flyer.
Thank you for supporting the Zebras! 🦓❤️🤍

🏈 Pine Bluff 8th & 9th Grade Football Schedule 🏈
Come out and support our young Zebras as they take the field this season!

Community Spotlight: Kohler Employees Donate Backpacks to Support Pine Bluff High Students

As the new school year unfolds, students at Pine Bluff High School are getting a valuable boost thanks to the generosity of the “Culture and Events” team from the Kohler Company in Sheridan, AR. Mr. Jaquan Garner and Ms. Makeyvia Goodwin represented the company and donated fifty backpacks to the school, aiming to support students in need and make a lasting educational impact.

The backpacks, containing school supplies, such as notebooks, pencils, folders, and paper are intended to help alleviate the burden on families and ensure students start the year equipped and confident.

The donation comes at a crucial time, as many families continue to navigate financial challenges. The PBHS Social Workers expressed deep gratitude for the contribution, noting the direct impact it will have on students' academic preparedness and morale.

Pine Bluff High School Principal, Dr. Ronald Laurent, added “This act of kindness will make a meaningful difference for so many of our students. We’re incredibly thankful to Mr. Garner, Ms. Goodwin, and the Kohler Company for stepping up and supporting education in such a tangible way.”

As the new academic year begins, the generosity of community partners stands as a shining example of community spirit and the positive change that can happen when people come together to invest in the future of young learners.

GVI will be hosting a Sneaker Ball on August 15th! FREE ADMISSION and FREE FOOD!