Southwood Elementary School

Shout out to the men of Phi Beta Sigma Inc. for providing supplies for our scholars and our staff!!! Thank you for ALWAYS looking out for Southwood!!!

Edit: Today, Thursday, Aug. 6th is the last day to register your child/children! Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

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We are excited to announce that the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program is returning for the 2026–2027 school year!

This free after-school program is designed to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where students can receive academic support, explore enrichment activities, and build important social-emotional skills beyond the regular school day. The program also offers family engagement opportunities to strengthen the home-to-school connection and promote student success.

If you are interested in enrolling your child in this exciting opportunity, please complete the application linked below. Space is limited and slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please fill out one form per child. Please complete this form by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Please note: Space is limited and submitting an application does not constitute acceptance into the program. Transportation requests are subject to review and approval by the PBSD Transportation Department and cannot be guaranteed for all students.

To apply, use the QR code in the image OR click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSfQlD6EtqbZsRHS4SD1jM5DC_6v0m58ivnRTA4A1Q4WIMYw/viewform

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

Meet the hard working, dedicated staff of Southwood Elementary!!! Next Level: Southwood Stars Rising!!! We are so excited stepping into the 2026-2027 school year!!!

The 2026–2027 Pine Bluff School District Parent/Student Handbook is now available at the following website: https://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjY0MDczMDQ=?binder_id=2839884
This handbook serves as the district's comprehensive guide for students and families and includes important information regarding:

- Student rights and responsibilities
- Attendance expectations
- Academic programs and grading
- Student services and wellness
- Technology use and digital citizenship
- School safety and student conduct
- District policies, forms, and much more

FREE Community Event: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 6pm - 9pm at the Pine Bluff Convention Center, hosted by the Pine Bluff Police Department.

Looking for an evening of fun? Oh, and did we mention it's FREE!

Our annual National Night Out event will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Pine Bluff Convention Center.

Please note that the Convention Center has a strict clear bag policy, which will be enforced.

Join us for a night of food, fun and fellowship!

Thank you to all of our Southwood families, new & returning, for coming out to our Open House event yesterday evening. It was great to see everyone and we're excited to see you again on our first day of school, Monday, August 3rd! Students may arrive as early as 7:30am, and the instructional day begins at 8:00am. 🐯💙💛