To access our most current updates click the link below--This update only highlights which grades/schools ride each bus, and DOES NOT affect bus numbers. After clicking scroll to bus number. Click here https://tinyurl.com/y27tjwhf READ MORE >
Football Season is Here & We are So Excited to Support Our Student Athletes.Join Us in Kicking Off the Season Next Tuesday, Aug. 20th During the JAMBOREE...See You There! (SEE FULL SCHEDULE ATTACHED) READ MORE >
There were many students who took advantage of FREE haircuts offered by community barbers who were happy to give a fresh trim to help make our students ready for their first day. Coach Jones with Cardinals East coordinated this event. A BIG SHOUT of THANKS to Master Barbers Mr. Quincy Larry, Bo McNealy & Luke Whalen of Faze II, Faze Factory & Uncle Wilkes... READ MORE >
Dollarway Family--It's a great start to our best year yet. The bright & shining faces of our students and staff, ready for a fresh start to a new school year...to view a few more pictures click here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bPnE... #iamdollarway #engagmentmattersar READ MORE >
We are excited to announce our Kid's Stop Cafe. Students daily lunch menu now includes 3 delicious entrees to choose from!!! To view menus & download the Nutrislice app visit the website at https://dollarwayschools.nutrislice.com/.Please encourage your students to download the app today.#IAMDOLLARWAY #ABSOLUTEBEST READ MORE >
The first day of school for the 2019-2020 school year, is TOMORROW, Tuesday, August 13th, 2019. We look forward to seeing all of the bright & shining faces of our children as we welcome them back!!! READ MORE >
REQUIRED FOR STUDENT ATHLETES: HYDRATION & CONCUSSION CLINICSee You There!!! READ MORE >
Are You Ready for Some Football--Get Your Tickets Today!!! See Flyer for More Info. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORTCollaborate...Educate...Graduate...The Whole Child. READ MORE >
ATTN Dollarway Families--REMINDER: TAX FREE WEEKEND!!! Saturday, August 3, 2019, thru Sunday August 4, 2019, the State of Arkansas will hold its sales tax holiday, allowing shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain School Supplies, School Art Supplies, School Instructional Materials, and clothing free of state and local taxes. For info:... READ MORE >
Don't forget to attend our Back to School Family Day on Saturday, Aug. 10th, 9am-1pm at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. This year we've partnered with the Pine Bluff, Black Firefighters Organization (B.R.A.V.E.) for their Project Fresh Start Back to School Bash. See you there!!! TO VIEW UNIFORMS & POLICY PER CAMPUS USE THE LINKS BELOW: JMES:... READ MORE >
Giveaways Will Be Made on a First-Come, First-Serve Basis Starting with the Earliest Grade Level. !!!ARRIVE EARLY!!! (This Event is Free & Open to the Public) READ MORE >
IT'S ALMOST THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!! READ MORE >
Hello Dollarway Family, Please review the information below and share with anyone you know that might be interested in serving. Potential candidates must live within the district and should complete the application at https://adedata.arkansas.gov/caba/, by August 16th, 2019 to be considered for the vacant positions. Thank you for your support! Potential... READ MORE >
Kabion Ento, Dollarway Alumni and Cornerback for NFL Greenbay Packers along with Sports Journalist, Joshua Bell will be featured speakers during the first annual "No Cap Zone" event set for Friday, July 19th, 3pm-4:30pm at the Donald D. Reynolds Center. This event is for males ages 13-17. Dinner will be provided. See flyer below for more details. READ MORE >
Dollarway High School Band Camp will be July 15th-July 26th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. READ MORE >
School Stops for Summer, Learning Never Should!!! Hello Dollarway Families: For Sneaky Ways to Keep Kids Learning All Summer Long visit https://www.parents.com/kids/e... also take a day to visit the Arts & Science Center downtown, 701 S. Main St., 870-536-3375. Find out more at https://www.asc701.org/events. Check out all the great things that are happening... READ MORE >
Friendly Reminder: Summer school for 8th-12th begins today at Dollarway High School (870-534-3878). Transportation provided. Summer school for 5th, 6th & 7th grade is cancelled. District summer business hours are 8am-5pm, Mon-Thur, until July 25th. Questions call 870-534-7003. Have A Great Summer!!! READ MORE >
PREVIOUS NEWSFALL 2017-SPRING 2019--CLICK FOR PDF https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... (BELOW THIS POINT) READ MORE >
Each year the Pine Bluff Downtown Rotary Club sponsors a Student Guest Program. This program is designed to enlighten area youth of the programs and involvement the Rotary club does on a local, state, national and international level. Selected students attend a weekly luncheon, held at the Pine Bluff Country Club, in which they hear from community organizations... READ MORE >
A number of students in Robert Morehead Middle School's EAST program recieved awards for making submissions to the ArcGIS Mapping Competition. RMMS EAST Lab facilitator is Coach James Jones.The students that received awards for their submissions are 9th grader Ariah Redix (pictured left) and Gabriel Gipson whose entries will now be submitted for national... READ MORE >
Once again, the Office of Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas has recognized the Dollarway School District as one where students demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire in the areas of Math & English Language Arts. The ACT Aspire test is a powerful college & career readiness tool to help students and their parents monitor progress toward a... READ MORE >
May 10th-13th the DHS Chamber Choir, under the direction of DHS Choral Director, Mr. Kourtney Smith, competed at the Music In The Parks Choral Festival in San Antonio, Texas. The Choir received superior ratings and 1st Place-Mixed Choir in 1A division! The students also toured the historic Alamo Church and the Riverwalk and had tons of fun at Six Flags Fiesta Texas... READ MORE >
Follow any of the links below to apply...check back frequently for additional listings and updates. SUMMER JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES CITY OF PINE BLUFF SUMMER JOBS FOR YOUTH www.cityofpinebluff.com DOLLARWAY SCHOOL DISTRICT/TRANSPORTATION (Apply As Seasonal Employee) www.ardot.gov ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (Postion #4800-0014) www.ARStatejobs.com... READ MORE >
Congratulations to All of the 2019 Graduates of Dollarway High School. Pictured are Class of 2019 Valedictorian, Infinity Washington, and Salutatorian, Ladestiny Hawkins. We are so proud of you!!! READ MORE >
Happy Friday Dollarway Family, Take a moment to view our FINAL CAMPUS Newsletter of the school year by clicking the link(s) below--Pay Attention to Important End of the Year Dates on Events Calendar. Thanks for viewing!********DOLLARWAY MATTERS: MAY/JUNE CAMPUS NEWSLETTER https://spark.adobe.com/page/aUgwHvCXtWthu/ READ MORE >
Dollarway Basketball Athletics will host a week long basketball fundamentals camp for students beginning May 27th through June 1st. Campers will participate in several drills and mini games designed to improve their basketball skills, teamwork, and leadership capabilities. The week will be divided among several grade levels. 4th and 5th graders camp is May 27th... READ MORE >
Career Opportunities (Full & Part-Time) Available to Parents & Students, 18 years of age older (By summer of 2019). Make Plans to Attend!!! READ MORE >
Senior Awards Day was held on Thursday May 2nd in the Dollarway High School cafeteria. It was a special convocation held to applaud the Dollarway Class of 2019 graduating seniors receiving honors, awards, scholarships and other commendations. A number of Dollarway alumni, universities, state and national organizations and military personnel were in attendance to... READ MORE >
More pics can be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/MToNJ8vDzhgeGeup7 Dollarway High School hosted their annual Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019. The banquet honored students that participated in athletics throughout the year in the following sports: Football, basketball, baseball, softball, track & field, and cheer. Guest speaker for the... READ MORE >
Adorned in their caps and gowns, the Dollarway High School Class of 2019 participated in “Senior Walk” day. The students marched down the halls of James Matthews Elementary & Robert Morehead Middle School, lined with smiling kids from various grades, who were amazed to see the seniors dressed out in their graduation regalia. They were truly inspired by what they... READ MORE >
JMES would like to thank everyone that attended their book fair. There were so many interesting selections the students had to choose from. The librarian, Mrs. Alexia Williams even created a game in which students could win a prize!!! It was a fun and exciting time, and we appreciate the parents, students and staff that helped to support this amazing event. READ MORE >
(SEE MORE PICS-- https://photos.app.goo.gl/yh2vLN9jdEsyd1Es8) JMES students were all smiles on Thursday, as they celebrated their annual Career Awareness & Academic Excellence Day. Numerous representatives were on hand to show students the many different careers that they can pursue beyond high school. Among them were SEARK & UAPB nursing department and staff,... READ MORE >
Congratulations to senior Donteria Willis on her enlistment into the Arkansas Army National Guard as a (PV2) 94E Communications Systems Repairer. Donteria will receive 100% tuition to UAPB, a monthly stipend, GI Bill benefits and a $20K bonus. Donteria is pictured with Sgt. Randell Young (L) and mother Kenyatta Willis (R). We are so pround of you PV2 Willis!!! READ MORE >
Hello Dollarway Family, Take a moment to view our APRIL NEWSLETTER by clicking the image below. Thanks for viewing! READ MORE >
The Arkansas Department of Education released the 2018 State Report Cards for schools, districts, and the state on April 15, 2019. For more info visit http://www.arkansased.gov/publ... READ MORE >
Because April is our testing/assessment window, find out more information by visiting http://www.arkansased.gov/divi.... You can also find out how you can help your student perform their best on the test here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/edu... READ MORE >
A number of parents, familiies and staff attended RMMS recent Ice Cream Social. It was an evening of delicious ice cream with all the trimmings, great test info and a few fun activities. Parents and students had the opportunity to ask questions and get valulable insight as to what to expect during upcoming ACT Aspire testing. Thanks to everyone who attended, and an... READ MORE >
To see more pictures from this event click here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Vh3X... A number of Robert Morehead Middle School (Dollarway) 8th grade students had the opportunity to explore a variety of career options on SEARK’s campus during Dollarway’s Career Exploration Camp last Friday. Students arrived early on the campus of SEARK, and were welcomed by SEARK... READ MORE >
Don't Miss Out on this Fun Family Event!!! (In Support of Arkansas Children's Week) READ MORE >
DHS Band students Laila` Baker, Cherri Graham, Tyrese Smith, Ladajah Green, Rikkiya Britten and Ladestiny Hawkins earned superior ratings at the Region III Solo and Ensemble event held at Star City High School April 4. Rikkiya earned two first place medals as she performed a clarinet solo and performed in the clarinet trio with Ladestiny Hawkins and Cherri Graham.... READ MORE >
Please see the links below to apply for scholarships that can assist you in paying for your college education. For questions about these and additional scholarship opportunities, visit the DHS Career Coach, Mrs. Marla J., or contact her at 870-727-9609 or mbarnes@dollarwayschools.org. SCHOLARSHIPS!!! SCHOLARSHIPS!!! SCHOLARSHIPS!!! The American Association of... READ MORE >
Kiya Anderson (clarinet), Romia Mays (trumpet) and Shaleelah Brown (flag) will be the newest members of UAPB's Marching Band (M4) this fall. All three young ladies qualified for the UAPB M-4 MARCHING BAND during Lion Fever Day, which took place on Friday, March 29, 2019. These students are current members of Dollarway High School Band, Mrs. Vickie Liddell, Band... READ MORE >
Robert Morehead Middle School (Dollarway) 8th grade students will have an opportunity to explore a variety of career clusters on SEARK’s campus during Dollarway’s Career Exploration Camp scheduled for Friday, April 5th, 2019. Career Exploration Camps are one-day learning experiences conducted at locations throughout the state in collaboration with the Arkansas... READ MORE >
DOLLARWAY ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: From the 32nd Army Air Defense Missile Command in Ft. Bliss, TX--Private Robin Davis is enlisted in the U.S. Army and is in training, operating a .50 calibar machine gun at an entry control point. The purpose of this training is to ensure readiness in identifying enemy combatants during combat situations. Robin is a 2017 graduate of... READ MORE >
On March 2, 2019, students participated in the Regional ACTM (Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Math Contest hosted by UAPB. Dollarway students Romello Turner-gray hoodie (11th grade) & Johnnie Warren-red jacket (9th grade) competed. Romello scored 1st place in the Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry category. Johnnie scored 1st place in the Algebra I category. ... READ MORE >
Great things are continuing to happen at RMMS!!! On this past Saturday, March 9th RMMS students (6th-8th grade) participated in Jefferson County Arkansas River Education Services first Math Competition. Math instructional facilitators, teachers, administrators and students from around Jefferson County participated. The purpose of this event was to show unity among... READ MORE >
Robert Morehead Middle School (Dollarway) students recently won the 2019 East Conference Jugdes Choice Award in the Middle School Category. Each spring, more than 2,500 students, teachers, parents, and community and business leaders attend the largest EAST event of the year, the national EAST Conference, which took place in Hot Spring's, AR, March 12th-14th. This... READ MORE >
REMINDER PARENTS ONLY: In partnership with UAPB, Dollarway will host “Turn Your Talents into Money”--Tues, March 12th. Drop-in between 8am & 10am OR between 3pm & 5pm. George Stepps Tech Bldg, 4900 Dollarway Road (Near Dollar General). Refreshments Served & Door Prizes. SPACE IS LIMITED call 870-534-7003 ask for Family Engagement Center (leave message) or email... READ MORE >
Dollarway School District will be closed for Spring Break March 18th-22nd. Breaks from school are a great time to do things together as a family. Here are some activity ideas for your family to consider during spring break: Vist the Arts & Science Center https://www.asc701.org/events Visit the Local Library http://www.pineblufflibrary.or... Particpate in Local... READ MORE >
RMMS hosted EAST Night Out (ENO) on Tuesday, Feb. 26th. This was a great opportunity for parents, families, and the public to experience students collaborating to make a difference in their school and community through student-led, service-based, and technology driven projects. Students showcased the different types of technology and projects they have been working... READ MORE >
March 4th-8th NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK The purpose of NSBW is to encourage more families to take advantage of the healthy choices available for school breakfast. Busy weekday mornings make it a challenge for many families to find time for a healthy breakfast. The USDA School Breakfast Program currently serves 14 million students every day and a... READ MORE >
Mr. Shauwn D. Howell Sr., Fire Chief for Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services spoke to students at RMMS during their "Living Legacy" Black History Program. He encouraged the students to make decisions that lead to successful outcomes, and answered many questions posed by students. RMMS students Amiya Gurndy and Jaliyah Gary introduced Chief Howell, and Amora Pryor... READ MORE >
Students from Robert F. Morehead Middle School competed in the finals of the Arkansas Black History Quiz Bowl this Saturday as a part of the Mid South Black Expo presented by UAMS. The event was held at the Clear Channel Metroplex Event Center in Little Rock. RFMMS students, 8th grader Kevion Reeves, 7th grader Antonio Madison, and 6th grader Jameah Sanders faced... READ MORE >
WE ARE DOLLARWAY PROUD!!! JONATHAN CRAIG Jonathan Craig, DHS Class of 2015. Jonathan recently illustrated a children's book entitled "For the Love of Pink and Blue". This book which is written as a poem was inspired by autistic twins, Amora and Meshach Jr who describe their unique everyday experiences. The illustrations were in the vision of Jonathan Craig who... READ MORE >
Thanks to all the teachers and staff for your efforts during parent-teacher conference. There were many parents, students and their families present, and you made them feel welcomed and appreciated. Representatives from our community partners were also present to share valuable info & resources. Enjoy these snapshots from PTC. READ MORE >
To celebrate Valentine's Day and bring awareness to Heart Health, Dollarway Staff joined in on the "Go Red For Women" campaign through the American Heart Association that annually celebrates and encourages women to know their numbers, and take steps to maintain a healthy heart. More info can be found at https://www.goredforwomen.org/. More staff family pics can be... READ MORE >
Simmons Bank and Deltaplex News are pleased to announce the first annual Simmons Bank-Deltaplex Radio Football Dream Team members from several Arkansas High Schools. Three students from Dollarway were named to the Dream Team: Senior Football Player, Kavareous Lowe; Senior Cheerleader, Kayla Viera; Junior Football Player, Terrance Brown. The students were recognized... READ MORE >
The online application for the (ACT Summer Camp) at University of Arkansas College Access Initiative ACT Academy is now LIVE, and will be open until Sunday, March 17. Current freshman, sophomores, and juniors are invited to learn more and apply online for this intensive 4-day ACT prep summer camp at the U of A in Fayetteville, where they will stay in a shared... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Keyvionte Brooks a senior at Dollarway High who was recently awarded the UAPB University Scholarship, which is valued at over $50,000. We are so proud of you Keyvionte! Pictured L to R: DHS Counselor, Mr. Freddie Harris, UAPB Representative, Ms. Amanda Kirklin, Keyvionte Brooks, DHS College & Career Coach Marla Jones and DHS Principal, Mrs.... READ MORE >
Hello Dollarway Students & Parents. Our community partners, The Arts & Science Center here in Pine Bluff is offering some amazing workshops this spring such as FREE Youth Theatre, Kids Cooking Classes and How to Make Rustic Signs (for students and adults). For info on signing up visit: http://www.dollarwayschools.or... READ MORE >
Congratulations! Once again, Dollarway High School has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school that is Beating the Odds, because students demonstrated high growth on the ACT Aspire. Dollarway High received the following awards: Statewide "Beating the Odds" ELA Growth: High School Level "Beating the Odds"... READ MORE >
Dollarway High School students and a teacher were selected to participate in the "Beyond Civility" Workshop, sponsored by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute. The Institute hosted this program for high school students representing districts in four Arkansas communities in the state, around the meaning and importance of civil conversations and how to engage in... READ MORE >
A great time was had by all staff, students and parents that attended Family STEM night, that was held in the DHS cafeteria last night. STEM learning involves students learning to work collaboratively, to problem-solve and to be creative. The event was coordinated by Parent Facilitator, Ms. Virginia Gulley-Jones and Mrs. Rachel Shorter, Math/Science facilitator.... READ MORE >
Attention Parents & Families: Dollarway School District Title I Parent & Family Engagement Plans which are compliant with Title I regulations, are approved and have been placed on-line for parents of all students, grades K-12 for the 2018-2019 school year. The District Title I Plan has been approved by Arkansas Department of Education and also available on-line.... READ MORE >
Staff in the Dollarway School District received Project Adam training at Dollarway High School which now designates it as a Project Adam school. As a result of the training and designation, Dollarway High School is deemed only the 3rd Adam's Heart Safe School in the state of Arkansas by Arkansas Children's Hospital. Project ADAM® (Automated Defibrillators in... READ MORE >
Just a friendly reminder that school begins next week. Please pay attention to the changes (2-Hour Early Dismissal Dates) that were made to the academic calendar that came out earlier in the year. Each campus will have 2-hour early dismissal one day of each month for Professional Development for staff. Please see the academic calendar attached that highlights those... READ MORE >
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