South Side Bee Branch School District

09/04/2026

Mrs. Rose's Class Takes the Lead in Week 1 of the Food Drive

Huge congratulations to Mrs. Rose's class for bringing in the most donated food items during Week 1 of our Sting Out Hunger Food Drive. We are so proud of our students for stepping up to support local families and show what community spirit is all about.

The Sting Out Hunger Food Drive is still underway, and every single donation helps make a difference for families in our district.

How You Can Help:

Check your pantry or pick up non-perishable food items on your next grocery run.

Have your student bring donations directly to their classroom.

Let us keep this momentum going through the rest of the drive.

Thank you to all our families for your generous support.

09/04/2026

THANK YOU, FIRST ARKANSAS BANK & TRUST

We sincerely thank First Arkansas Bank & Trust for their generous donation toward our new football banners. Community partnerships like this help keep our school spirit strong and support our student-athletes on and off the field. We deeply appreciate your continued commitment to our district.

09/04/2026

Attention Parents: Update Regarding Parent-Teacher Conferences and School Calendar

Please mark your calendars for an important update regarding our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences and school schedule.

Parent-Teacher Conferences originally scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2026, have been rescheduled. Conferences will now take place on Tuesday, September 15, and Thursday, September 17, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Key details to keep in mind for that week:

School Schedule: Students will not have school on Friday, September 18.

First Home Football Game: Join us on Friday evening to celebrate the grand opening of our new football stadium! The first game begins at 5:00 PM, with the high school game following immediately after.

Come out to support our student-athletes and coaches, check out the new stadium facilities, and connect with our school community! We look forward to seeing you at conferences and in the stands.

09/03/2026

Campus Traffic & Pickup Reminders

Thank you, parents and guardians, for consistently using your vehicle pickup signs. Your cooperation helps keep our afternoon traffic moving safely and efficiently.

Please remember:

Pickup Signs: Keep your pickup sign clearly displayed when using the car rider line.

Stay in Your Vehicle: Remain in your vehicle in loading/unloading areas, except when picking up an infant, toddler, or preschool child.

No Cell Phones: Cell phone use is prohibited while in the traffic line. Arkansas law prohibits handheld mobile device use in school zones.

High School Drop-Off: Parents dropping off high school students must exit campus onto Highway 65 using the main road near the electronic sign.

Meeting with Staff: If you need to meet with a staff member, please park in the designated parking lot and check in at the appropriate office. Please do not leave your vehicle in the traffic or loading areas.

Replacement Pickup Signs: Contact the elementary office if you need a replacement sign.

Thank you for helping us keep our students, staff, and families safe!

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Gear Up for Game Day with Official Swarm Nation T-Shirts

Swarm Nation, get ready to support our team in style for our first game of the season! Commemorative t-shirts are officially available for students, families, and community members.

Key Details:

Cost: $20 per shirt

Order Deadline: Friday, September 4th

Payment Method: Cash App

How to Place Your Order:

Complete your order form and select your sizes using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17DNzIJzG51Ho1p3Pdh8YdH-c2DYcwuhafBml9IwF4TI/viewform?edit_requested=true

Submit your payment via Cash App following the instructions on the form.

Click "Submit" on the order form after you send your payment so your order can be processed.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to Barksdale Federal Credit Union!

We are extremely grateful to our generous community partners at Barksdale Federal Credit Union for donating three wonderful gift baskets to our school district. Support from local organizations helps us celebrate the incredible people who make our district thrive every day.

Please join us in congratulating our lucky gift basket winners:

Megan Lankford
Lisa Rickett
Leilani Griffith

We deeply appreciate Barksdale Credit Union for their ongoing support and commitment to our school community.

09/01/2026