Southwood Elementary School

🐝📚 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

7 months ago, PBSD

Four children stand in a row, holding medals. A large screen is on the wall behind them.

Four children in a room, each holding a trophy, smiling, and standing close to each other.

Four children in a room hold awards. They stand near a mounted TV screen and a white wall.

Four children stand together in a room, holding trophies. A large monitor is on the wall behind them.

Four young people stand next to each other in front of a screen, holding awards.

Four girls stand next to each other, holding trophies, in front of a blackboard.

Five students stand together, holding trophies and medals, in front of a wall with a large screen.

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.

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

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.

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

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.

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

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

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

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.

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

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.

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

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.

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

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.

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

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!!!

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

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!!!

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

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.

7 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

PBSD Students return from New Year's Break on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

8 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

📚✨ 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.

8 months ago, PBSD

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

8 months ago, Pbsd Communications

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!

9 months ago, PBSD

We would like to give a huge shout out to our two student teachers, Ms. Boyd (shown 3rd from left in the group picture) and Mr. Dejarnette for their pinning ceremony held on the campus of UAPB. Your dedication and care for our scholars are just a couple of the amazing qualities you possess. We are honored to have you on our campus!

9 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

The Southwood PTO proudly presents the "You Got Talent" Talent Show. This event will be held Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm. KATV News Anchor Mr. ryan Houston will be our Special Guest M.C. Tickets will be $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. Sign-up in the front office by December 12, 2025. Auditions will be during school hours on December 15, 16, and 17, 2025. For any questions, please call 870-543-4390.

9 months ago, Elizabeth Wall

Southwood Elementary held our 2025 Turkey Court this morning, and the scholars of Southwood donated an astounding 3,018 canned goods! To begin the program, some of our student leaders gave the welcome, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and led the Student Affirmation, then the Southwood Singers sang an inspirational song. Ms. Penister, second grade teacher, and Mr. Grant, fifth grade teacher, introduced our Turkey Court Princes and Princesses. Ms. Pat Tate, Executive Director of Neighbor to Neighbor, thanked our scholars for their generous donations of food that will serve our local community. Next, Ms. Brown, our Counselor, announced our Turkey Court King and Queen. Dr. Watson, Principal, gave closing remarks and our students were able to end the celebration with our exclusive "Southwood Tigers" song.

9 months ago, Elizabeth Wall