Pine Bluff High School Parent and Community Outreach

Today, we celebrate the one and only Mrs. Vickie Hicks as she begins her well-deserved retirement!

Mrs. Hicks has made an incredible impact through her years of dedicated service to students, especially in Special Education. She has led with compassion, grace, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring every student felt seen, valued, and supported.

If you know Mrs. Hicks, you know she is going to tell it like it is! 😂 Her honesty, quick wit, and unforgettable sense of humor have brought laughter and joy to so many of us over the years. Whether she was offering advice, sharing a funny story, or simply being herself, she had a way of brightening every room she entered.

Beyond the laughs, Mrs. Hicks has a heart of gold. She has been a source of love, encouragement, and support to students, families, and colleagues alike. Her kindness, authenticity, and joyful spirit have left a lasting mark on our school community.

Mrs. Hicks, thank you for the countless lives you’ve touched, the smiles you’ve created, and the difference you’ve made through your service and dedication. You have truly been a blessing to all who have had the privilege of working alongside you.

Congratulations on your retirement! May this next chapter be filled with laughter, relaxation, new adventures, and all the happiness you deserve. We will miss you dearly! 💐❤️✨

Today, we honor and celebrate an exceptional educator, mentor, and advocate, Ms. Elouise Shorter, as she embarks on her well-earned retirement!

Ms. Shorter has been a pillar of support, wisdom, and encouragement for countless students and colleagues throughout her career. Her knowledge, dedication, and willingness to help others have made a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

One of the many things that makes Ms. Shorter special is her unwavering belief in celebrating students when they rise to the occasion. She understands the importance of recognizing hard work, growth, and achievement, and she has spent years motivating students to be their very best. Her support never stopped at the classroom door—she consistently went above and beyond to look out for others, offering guidance, encouragement, and a helping hand whenever it was needed.

Ms. Shorter, thank you for your years of service, your dedication to students, and the countless ways you’ve made our school community better. While you will be greatly missed, your impact will continue to be felt for years to come.

Congratulations on your retirement! Wishing you endless joy, relaxation, and every blessing this next chapter has to offer. 💐✨❤️

Today, we celebrate an incredible educator, advocate, and servant leader as Mrs. Glinda Foots begins her well-deserved retirement!

Mrs. Foots has dedicated her career to pouring into the lives of students, especially those in Special Education, with unmatched patience, compassion, and love. Her kindness is contagious, her smile is comforting, and her presence has been a light to everyone fortunate enough to cross her path.

While we will miss her dearly, we are so grateful for the legacy she leaves behind. Thank you, Mrs. Foots, for your dedication, your selflessness, and your unwavering commitment to making a difference. You have truly earned this next chapter!

Congratulations on your retirement! May your days ahead be filled with joy, rest, adventure, and all the blessings you so richly deserve. 💐✨❤️

What a way to close out the year! 🎉🦓

Yesterday, Pine Bluff High School enjoyed an afternoon filled with great food, fun, laughter, and prizes as we celebrated another successful school year. A huge shoutout to AP Goins for leading such an exciting event and to Principal Laurent and AP Harris for helping make the day special for our faculty and staff.

We work hard, and it was nice to take a moment to relax, connect, and enjoy each other’s company before heading into summer. Thank you to our administration for a fun-filled afternoon and a great way to end the year!

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Are you looking to celebrate the memories of your student from the 25-26 school year? You can secure a yearbook today by ordering online with the ID code: 14755726! Limited availability; for assistance, contact [email protected].

🎉❤️🤍🦓 Today, we celebrated 186+ AMAZING students who took the Arkansas ATLAS Exam this year! We are beyond proud of our Mighty Zebras for their hard work, growth, perseverance, and dedication throughout testing season.

As a reward for their effort and commitment, our students enjoyed a fun-filled day at Skateland full of laughter, music, skating, memories, and celebration! 🛼✨

A HUGE thank you goes to Mr. Tavante Calhoun and the Boys & Girls Club for sponsoring this experience and helping us celebrate our students in such a meaningful way. Your support and investment into our youth does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate your willingness to pour back into the next generation. ❤️

Moments like this remind our students that their hard work matters, growth deserves to be recognized, and success should be celebrated. We are proud of every single student who showed up, gave effort, and represented PBHS with excellence!

The Pine Bluff School District will observe Memorial Day beginning Thursday, May 21st through Tuesday, May 26th. Classes will resume on Wednesday, May 27th. Students last day of school will be Friday, June 5th.

PBSD Music Department Presents Music on Main St.

🌱🧪 PBHS Science Day Lunch & Learn was a SUCCESS! We celebrated over 80+ students who showed GROWTH and/or scored PROFICIENT on the ATLAS Exam! ❤️🤍🦓

A huge thank you to our guest speaker, Bernard Iwegbu, for pouring into our students and reminding them that growth takes consistency, dedication, and purpose. We are so proud of our Mighty Zebras for their hard work, achievement, and excellence in science!

A special thank you as well to Ms. Thomas and her talented art students for teaming up with us and showcasing an AMAZING art exhibition during the event! Their creativity and hard work truly added something special to the celebration! 🎨✨

This celebration was all about recognizing progress, honoring success, and encouraging our students to continue striving for greatness. The future is bright at PBHS! 🔬✨📚

🚨 2026–27 PBHS Student Council Update 🚨

Congratulations to all newly elected Student Council leaders! ❤️🤍🐾 Your willingness to lead, serve, and inspire does not go unnoticed, and we are excited for what’s ahead this school year!

At this time, several positions remain VACANT. Any student interested in filling a vacant seat must email Ms. Barnes no later than 1:00pm Friday, May 15, 2026 expressing their interest in serving.

📩 Submit interest to: Ms. Barnes ([email protected])
🗳️ New ballots will be sent out for an extended election on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Step up. Be a voice. Make an impact. ❤️🐾