ATLAS Interim Assessments, Feb. 24 - Mar. 6, 2026
It is ATLAS Interim Assessment time! Southwood scholars in grades 3-6 will be taking this assessment over a period of two weeks, following the schedule below:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026: 3rd & 4th grades - Writing
Wednesday, February 25, 2026: 3rd & 4th grades - Reading
Thursday, February 26, 2026: 3rd & 4th grades - Math
Friday, February 27, 2026: 3rd & 4th grades - Science
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026: 5th & 6th grades - Writing
Wednesday, March 4, 2026: 5th & 6th grades - Reading
Thursday, March 5, 2026: 5th & 5th grades - Math
Friday, March 6, 2026: 5th & 6th grades - Science
Please help your child be successful by ensuring they arrive on time each morning, well-rested and ready to do their best! Every minute counts, and starting the day calmly and confidently helps set the tone for success.
Let's encourage our scholars to do their best on the test!
You can find more information about ATLAS assessments on these pages: https://atlasportal.org/families.html and https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/public-school-accountability/assessment/family-toolkit
It is ATLAS Interim Assessment time! Southwood scholars in grades 3-6 will be taking this assessment over a period of two weeks, following the schedule below:
Tuesday, February 24, 2026: 3rd & 4th grades - Writing
Wednesday, February 25, 2026: 3rd & 4th grades - Reading
Thursday, February 26, 2026: 3rd & 4th grades - Math
Friday, February 27, 2026: 3rd & 4th grades - Science
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026: 5th & 6th grades - Writing
Wednesday, March 4, 2026: 5th & 6th grades - Reading
Thursday, March 5, 2026: 5th & 5th grades - Math
Friday, March 6, 2026: 5th & 6th grades - Science
Please help your child be successful by ensuring they arrive on time each morning, well-rested and ready to do their best! Every minute counts, and starting the day calmly and confidently helps set the tone for success.
Let's encourage our scholars to do their best on the test!
You can find more information about ATLAS assessments on these pages: https://atlasportal.org/families.html and https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/public-school-accountability/assessment/family-toolkit
The PBSD make-up days will be February 17th -20th and March 20th.
The Southwood Principal Princesses showed up dressed for success today! ✨
Rocking their ties with confidence and class.
We love to see our young ladies leading with pride! 💙💛
Rocking their ties with confidence and class.
We love to see our young ladies leading with pride! 💙💛
No School Monday, February 16, 2026, in honor of Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
During this National School Counselors Week, we shine our spotlight on Mrs. Sheila Brown. We recognize and thank our school counselor for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering support of our students and staff. Your guidance and care make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every day. We are truly grateful for you!
PBSD will have Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, February 10th. Elementary campuses will dismiss students at 1:00 pm and parent teacher conferences will be held from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Secondary campuses will dismiss students at 1:30 pm and will hold their parent teacher conferences from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
🐝📚 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
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
The PBSD Transportation Department will operate on regular bus routes tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th. Thank you for your cooperation as we worked together to ensure the safety of our students. We appreciate your continued support.
PBSD will be back in session at the regular times tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Please note, the Transportation Department will be operating on snow routes. See the attached images for snow route bus stops.
PBSD Closure & Schedule Update: Due to hazardous traveling conditions, Pine Bluff School District will be closed for students tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026.
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.
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 School Closure Notice
For the safety of our students and staff due to icy road conditions, all Pine Bluff School District schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, January 29–30, 2026.
Our maintenance, custodial, and grounds crews are currently working, as conditions allow, to clear parking lots, student entryways, and other critical areas. We have plans in place to ensure all campuses are ready to safely receive students when schools reopen.
We understand that missed instructional time is not ideal, and we are committed to providing additional instructional opportunities to continue supporting the academic growth of our students.
Thank you to our faculty and staff who continue to serve our students and families and help make PBSD a safe, student-centered community.
Dr. Jennifer Barbaree
Superintendent
Pine Bluff School District
For the safety of our students and staff due to icy road conditions, all Pine Bluff School District schools will be closed on Thursday and Friday, January 29–30, 2026.
Our maintenance, custodial, and grounds crews are currently working, as conditions allow, to clear parking lots, student entryways, and other critical areas. We have plans in place to ensure all campuses are ready to safely receive students when schools reopen.
We understand that missed instructional time is not ideal, and we are committed to providing additional instructional opportunities to continue supporting the academic growth of our students.
Thank you to our faculty and staff who continue to serve our students and families and help make PBSD a safe, student-centered community.
Dr. Jennifer Barbaree
Superintendent
Pine Bluff School District
A little snow can't stop Southwood's Scholars from learning! This is a perfect time for your child to practice their reading and math skills on i-Ready. Scholars can log in through the Clever link below.
Click HERE to go to the Clever log in page.
Due to inclement weather, PBSD will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27th and Wednesday, Jan. 28th. We will continue to monitor the weather and communicate updates as needed.
Pine Bluff School District will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. We will continue to monitor conditions and will communicate any updates as needed.
The January 26, Regularly Scheduled School Board meeting will be rescheduled.
The January 26, Regularly Scheduled School Board meeting will be rescheduled.
Pine Bluff School District will observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19th. All campuses will be closed. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Southwood scholars showed up again and showed out!!! Andrew Withers, fourth grade, placed 2nd place in the District’s Spelling Bee. Skylar Perry, fifth grade, scored 2nd place, and Chloe Christmas, sixth grade, scored 2nd place. Congratulations, scholars!!! Job well done!!!
Our scholars showed up and showed out at our District’s Spelling Bee!! Peyton Chambers, third grade, placed 1st place for her grade level. Cameron Perry, first grade, placed 3rd place for his grade level. Egypt Halton, second grade, placed 2nd place for her grade level!!! Congratulations, scholars. Job well done!!!
Dr. Jennifer Barbaree met with the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council today. During the meeting, students and Dr. Barbaree engaged in meaningful conversations about the school district as a whole, as well as experiences specific to their individual schools. The purpose of the council is to provide students with a voice and allow the superintendent to hear not only their concerns, but also the successes they are experiencing throughout the district.
PBSD Students return from New Year's Break on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
📚✨ 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.
