PBSD 21st Century After School Program

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨

⏰ Today is the final day to apply for the 2026–2027 PBSD 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) After-School Program!

The temporary enrollment period will close today, Thursday, August 6, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m.

📍 Who is eligible?
Students in Grades 1–6 who attend:
🦓 Broadmoor Elementary School
🦓 Southwood Elementary School

📢 Current Availability:
✅ 3rd Grade – Space Available
✅ 5th Grade – Space Available
⚠️ 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 6th Grades – At or Near Capacity

📝 Apply here before the deadline:
https://forms.gle/VxXhEBAmzdC8jgQP6

⚠️ Please remember:
✅ Space is limited.
✅ Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
✅ Transportation requests are subject to approval by the PBSD Transportation Department.
✅ Families will be notified of their application status via email.

Don't miss this opportunity for your scholar to participate in an exciting after-school program featuring:
📚 Academic support
🔬 STEM activities
🎨 Enrichment experiences
🌟 Leadership development
🤝 Character-building
..and so much more!

We look forward to another amazing year of learning beyond the school day! 💙❤️💚

🍦🎉 It’s National Root Beer Float Day at the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library System!

Join us TODAY at 4:30 PM for a cool, refreshing treat and some sweet community fun. Bring your friends, bring your family, and come float into a great time with us!

Don’t miss out — it’s the perfect way to chill and celebrate! 🍨🥤

🎉📚 WE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU! 📚🎉

The countdown is on! We are excited to welcome our 2026–2027 PBSD 21st CCLC families to our Meet the Teacher & Parent Orientation! 💙💚❤️

📧 Acceptance notifications are currently being sent via email. If your child has been accepted into the program, be sure to check your inbox (and your spam/junk folder) for your official acceptance letter and additional program information.

🏫 Please Note: For the 2026–2027 school year, the PBSD 21st CCLC Program serves students in Grades 1–6 who attend Broadmoor Elementary School or Southwood Elementary School.

📅 Meet the Teacher & Parent Orientation
🗓️ Wednesday, August 12, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Southwood Elementary School Cafeteria
4200 S. Fir St.
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

This special event is for students and families who have been accepted into the PBSD 21st CCLC Program for the 2026–2027 school year.

✨ Come and:
👋 Meet your 21st CCLC teachers and staff
📚 Learn about this year's exciting activities and enrichment opportunities
🚌 Receive transportation and daily program information
🙋 Ask questions and learn about program expectations
🤝 Connect with other 21st CCLC families before the first day of programming

🍪 Light refreshments will be provided!

⚠️ Important Reminder: This event is for accepted students only. Families whose children are currently on the waitlist are encouraged to continue monitoring their email, as they will be contacted if openings become available.

📚 Our anticipated program start date is Monday, August 17, 2026, pending final approval from the Arkansas Department of Education (DESE).

We're looking forward to an incredible year filled with learning, laughter, friendships, and fun! Thank you for choosing the PBSD 21st CCLC Program. We can't wait to welcome our Broadmoor and Southwood scholars and their families for another amazing year!

📅✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨📅

The PBSD 21st CCLC After-School Program is anticipated to resume on Monday, August 17, 2026 for students attending Broadmoor Elementary School and Southwood Elementary School!

🎉 Get ready for another exciting year of:
📚 Homework Help & Academic Support
🔬 Hands-On Enrichment Activities
🎨 STEM, Arts & Leadership Opportunities
🤝 Social-Emotional Learning
🌟 Fun, Friendship, and Growth!

🕞 Program Hours:
Monday–Thursday | 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

📍 Program Location:
Southwood Elementary School
(Broadmoor students will be transported to the program site.)

⚠️ Please Note: This is our anticipated start date and is pending final approval from the Arkansas Department of Education (DESE).

We can't wait to welcome our scholars back for another year of learning, discovery, and unforgettable experiences!

Shoutout to the copy center for all their hard work! Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Foots. The heartbeat of the district!❤️❤️

📣 Important Information for James Matthews Elementary School & 34th Avenue Elementary Families

As shared with families at the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year, the Pine Bluff School District did not reapply for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant that previously served 34th Avenue Elementary School and James Matthews Elementary School.

While the PBSD 21st CCLC Program now serves Broadmoor Elementary School and Southwood Elementary School, we are pleased to share that the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County has partnered to provide after-school programming for students attending James Matthews Elementary and 34th Avenue Elementary.

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026–2027 Boys & Girls Club After-School Program!

📍 First Methodist Church Site serves:
✅ Pine Bluff School District
✅ Friendship Aspire Academy (All Campuses)
✅ The Audubon School

🚍 Transportation is provided at no additional cost for Pine Bluff School District students.

🔗 Register Here:
https://bgcjeffersoncountyar.my.site.com/portal/s/login/

We encourage all eligible James Matthews and 34th Avenue families who are interested in after-school programming to complete their registration as soon as possible.

We appreciate your continued support of our students and are grateful for the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County's commitment to serving our community. Together, we remain focused on ensuring that Pine Bluff students have access to safe, engaging, and enriching after-school opportunities.

There is no way we can do this work without our staff!!! Welcome back crew!!! “Let’s make it do what it do!!”

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