📣 New Arkansas law (AR SB‑142) is now in effect!
Starting this school year, Pottsville Schools will go “Bell‑to‑Bell No Cell”—all cell phone use is prohibited during instructional hours.
🧠 Focus. 🎓 Engage. ✅ Learn more: bit.ly/4nw4qO1
Congratulations to all of our PSD Retirees for their dedication to our district! Pottsville Elementary: Dana Aulgur-38 years, Sheila Deere-26 years, Nickey Shelton-27 years. Pottsville Middle Grades: Tracy Ryals-15 years, Kevin Ray-34 years. Pottsville Junior High: Donna Stobaugh-31 years, Beth Fields- 22.75 years, Susan Rollans- 22.5 years. Pottsville High School: Tim Overturf-21 years, Jonathan Bradley-19 years, Amy Whorton-30.5 years. PSD Central Office: Larry Dugger-24 years , Renee Short-21.5 years, and Sue Moore-34.5 years of service.
June breakfast and lunch FREE for all children 18 and younger!
Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, or Summer EBT, helps close the summer hunger gap when kids are on summer break and not getting nutritious school meals. Summer EBT provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when schools are closed for the summer. More than 30 million children across America could benefit from Summer EBT. To ask general questions about Summer EBT, please call the Summer EBT Call Center at 1-833-316-2421. ar.gov/summerebt
🍎 LUNCH MONEY REMINDER! 🥪💰
As we wrap up the school year, please take a moment to check your student’s cafeteria account! If there’s a past due balance, we kindly ask that it be paid to the lunchroom before the last day of school 🏫✨
Contact us if you have any questions! kathy.cynova@pottsvilleschools.org
Thanks for helping us finish the year strong! 💪😄
#LunchMoneyLove #EndOfYearReminders #FuelOurKids
Please come pick up your child's medication from the school nurse by the end of the last school day May 23rd, 2025
Please complete this interest survey if you would be interested in Pre-K
https://psdapaches.org/2526preschool
📢 KINDERGARTEN SCREENING - 2025-2026 📢
If you have registered your child—or plan to register—for Kindergarten at Pottsville for the 2025-2026 school year, please use the link or QR code below to schedule a screening appointment. There is no need to call the elementary office to sign up for screening. https://psdapaches.org/kscreening
📌 Important Reminder for School Choice Families:
If you plan to enroll your child in any grade at Pottsville School District through School Choice, the required paperwork is due by May 1st. Forms can be found on the district website or by contacting the Central Office. 479-968-8101
We look forward to welcoming our newest Apaches! 💛🖤
School Choice applications due by May 1st. You can pick up school choice applications at PSD Central office. 976 Pine Ridge Rd, Pottsville AR
The district calendar for 2025-2026 will be posted soon on our website; however, the state is still contemplating changes to the school calendars, so we may have to revise ours to follow the new guidelines once their decision has been made.
The Pottsville School District storm shelters at the jr high and high school will be open if there is a tornado warning issued later tonight. Unfortunately at this time the elementary safe room is still without electricity and unavailable at this time.
ALL Pottsville Schools will dismiss 2 hours early due to incoming storms and lack of power at two safe rooms.
Pottsville School District is proud to introduce our new Superintendent, Mr. Shane Thurman, effective July 1! 🎉
With 31 years in education, Mr. Thurman brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to student success. He began his career teaching social studies for 17 years and has coached basketball, golf, cross country, tennis, baseball, and track. His leadership journey includes 8 years as an assistant principal, 4 years as a principal, and 2 years as an assistant superintendent within Pottsville School District.
We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Thurman to this new role and look forward to his leadership in continuing Pottsville’s tradition of excellence! Join us in congratulating him! 🎉📚🏫
#OurTribeStory #NewSuperintendent #EducationExcellence
PSD family….Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this great school district the past 24 years. Together we have made a difference in all our students lives. It is with mixed emotions and a heavy heart that I announce my retirement June 30th. I look forward to seeing our district grow and continue to be successful. ~Mr. Larry Dugger
Pottsville High School graduation will be held on May 15th at 7:00pm. Tucker Coliseum at ATU.
Junior High FCCLA Spirit Blanket Fundraiser, please contact an FCCLA member or susan.rollans@pottsvilleschools.org if you would like to purchase an Apache Spirit Blanket. Great for baseball & softball game nights! Thank you for supporting FCCLA in going to their state conference!
PSD will have school 2-20-25!!!
Pottsville Schools Closed 2-19-25 due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm!
No School February 18th due to winter weather warning.
