Click Below for the Latest AMI (Alternate Method of Instruction) Updates & Information-- https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... READ MORE >

Beginning Monday, March 30th thru Friday, April 17th, the Dollarway School District will provide student meal deliveries every Monday, Wednesday & Friday, between 9:00am-11:30am. Students will receive meals for 2 days on Mondays, meals for 2 days on Wednesdays & and meals for 3 days on Fridays. School buses will be used to transport these meals throughout our... READ MORE >

Hello Dollarway Families, check out these fun resources and activities to keep kids of all ages engaged with learning while schools are closed. Follow the links below:https://ideaslms.aetn.org/course/view.php?name=DigitalLearning https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/indoor-family-games/ READ MORE >

Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced yesterday that all Arkansas public schools will remain closed for onsite instruction through April 17 due to the increasing spread of COVID-19 across the state. The decision to close schools will be re-evaluated in a few weeks based on public health conditions at that time. Dollarway Staff is attempting to contact all parents to... READ MORE >

Hello Dollarway Families: The Dollarway School District will be providing an Alternate Method of Instruction (AMI) for our students but we need your help. Please the click the link below and respond at your earliest opportunity OR click on the image below. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/627384/AMI_PROGRAM_FLYER.pdf READ MORE >

Hello Dollarway Family: Delta Network Food Bank & Tyson Foods will hold a Food Distribution at the Pine Bluff Convention Center on Monday, March 23 from 10am-1pm. Enter Parking Lot D for Drive Thru Distribution--PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE CAR. Food will be distributed on a FIRST come FIRST serve basis. Thank you. READ MORE >

Hello Dollarway Families, We hope you and your family are doing well. We want you to know that we miss all of our students and pray that everyone continues to do well. In the meantime we've put together some Fun At-Home Learning Activities at the Link Below to Help Pass the Time. Enjoy & Be Well! Activities Link-- AT HOME ACTIVITIES READ MORE >

Dollarway School District (DSD) will provide meals to DSD students starting Monday, March 16th thru Friday, March 20th from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at 2 sites: Dollarway High School located at 2602 Fluker St., Pine Bluff, AR Mt. Bayou Missionary Baptist Church located at 305 South Edline St., Altheimer, AR Meals (breakfast & lunch items) will be prepared and... READ MORE >

Dear Dollarway School District Staff, Families, and Patrons:The Arkansas Department of Health has declared that school districts in Jefferson County will dismiss effective at the end of school today. All campuses will be closed tomorrow, March 13, 2020, and will resume classes Monday, March 30, 2020. The dismissal is due to confirmed case(s) or exposure to... READ MORE >

Hello Dollarway Family: The Community Voices Listening Session at Robert Morehead Middle School scheduled for (tomorrow) Thursday, March 12th, has been postponed until further notice. Thank you. READ MORE >

Hello Dollarway Family, Please access the following link to view superintendent's letter regarding the COVID-19 virus https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... Thank you. READ MORE >

Share your thoughts and feedback by clicking on the QR Code or by visiting:http://bit.ly/CommunityVoices2020Thanks for Sharing! READ MORE >

Check out our MARCH 2020 CAMPUS NEWSLETTER- https://spark.adobe.com/page/r... READ MORE >

During Dollarway's Black History Month observances, the focus was on the significant gains and accomplishments of blacks in America, past and present. Each campus gave creative portrayals that honored the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history, including their scientific, economic, educational, artistic, cultural and political... READ MORE >

James Matthews will begin after school tutoring for 3rd and 4th grade students beginning Tuesday, March 10th thru Thursday, April 16th. This is a 5 week span (3 days a week, Tue-Wed-Thur.) and will help to increase instruction provided to students on specific, targeted skills. Classes will dismiss at 4:50 for bus pick-up and parent/guardians car pick-up line.... READ MORE >

Make plans to attend next week! These listening sessions will be purposeful, positive & productive gatherings, designed to receive feedback from parents, families, community stakeholders, etc. Please join us! READ MORE >

Please DO NOT drop-off your children at James Matthews Elementary before 7:20am. There is NO SUPERVISION until teacher duty begins at 7:20am. Thank you in advance for helping to keep all of our children safe. READ MORE >

James Matthews Elementary School Pre-K Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is March 2nd thru April 15th, 2020. Pick up applications in the Main office of James Matthews (4501 Dollarway Road) between the hours of 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All applications must be returned at a scheduled time with the ABC Administrative Assistant. If you are in need of assistance or... READ MORE >

Read Across America Week is held annually at JMES. This year it will be celebrated March 2nd-6th. It is a week that encourages more kids to read, participate in fun activities, and dress in fun & silly costumes in honor of children's book author, Dr. Seuss, who's birthday is March 2nd. See schedule of activities on how JMES will celebrate each day. READ MORE >

REMINDER: Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 is the next Early Dismissal Day. James Matthews Elementary will release at 1:00pm. Robert Morehead Middle School & Dollarway High School will release at 1:30pm. Please plan accordingly. READ MORE >

Help James Matthews Elementary School (Teacher-Mrs. Wells, PreK-2nd) build investigative minds with a group of kind, funny and creative 2nd graders. Give today to purchase lab coats & snap cubes for science experiments. To donate visit- https://tinyurl.com/vqex5ek #iamdollarway READ MORE >

Hello Dollarway Family--James Matthews Elementary School, will host its Annual Black History Program on Friday, February 28 at 9:30 a.m. in the school gymnasium. The Theme is, "Dreams Do Come True." The community is invited to attend. Thank you for your support! READ MORE >

Dad's Day Out at James Matthews Elementary on Friday, was a huge success! Over 100 dads, granddads, uncles, moms, aunts, grandparents, and community volunteers showed up to help with general classroom duties, transitioning around campus, and of course, Valentine's Day parties! Delicious refreshments were also provided to our family of volunteers. Thanks to... READ MORE >

REMINDER--JMES is calling ALL JMES DAD's to participate in DAD'S DAY OUT--tomorrow (Valentine's Day), 1pm-3pm. Sign-in at Front Desk to get Visitor's Pass, Go to Your Child's Class, Assist with Learning, Help with Class Parties & End of Day Routines.We look forward to seeing you! READ MORE >

Although weather conditions were unfavorable, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the many parents and families that came out in the rain to attend our spring parent-teacher conferences held last night. Students were all smiles as they viewed the progress they had made, while also greeting other classmates that were also present. Thanks to the Arts... READ MORE >

In Observance of President's Day, Dollarway School District will be Closed on Monday, February 17th. Please Plan Accordingly. Thank You. READ MORE >

THANK YOU COUNSELORS!!!The goal of National School Counseling Week is to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students benefit as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school... READ MORE >

Check out our JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 campus newsletter. Click the link below. Scroll slowly or you might miss your own pic!!! DOLLARWAY MATTERS CAMPUS NEWSLETTERhttps://spark.adobe.com/page/4... READ MORE >

A big THANKS to all the parents & family members that attended James Matthews Elementary PTO & Title-I meeting on Tuesday. We appreciate our families commitment to their child's success. Information on ESSA, Title-I & upcoming special events was shared. An additional thanks to parent facilitator, Ms. Kanasha Carmickle for coordinating this event, and Principal... READ MORE >

JMES will hold their next PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) meeting on on Tuesday, January 28th @ 5:30pm. Refreshments will be served! READ MORE >

James Matthews Awards AssemblyThursday, January 23, 2020JMES Gymnasium3rd and 4th Grade @ 9:20 a.m.Kindergarten @ 10:20 a.m.1st and 2nd Grade @ 1:30 p.m.Please join us for this wonderful event! READ MORE >

Carmon Bell, first grade teacher and Kerri Lee, third grade teacher at James Matthews Elementary School in the Dollarway School District were recently honored and received rewards for their outstanding hard work using the Positive Behavior Incentives and Supports (PBIS) program. PBIS is a behavior management system used to understand what maintains an individual’s... READ MORE >

James Matthews Elementary Awards Assembly scheduled for tomorrow (1/17/20) has been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled for a later date. Thank you. READ MORE >

James Matthews Elementary will have Fall picture make-up sessions on Tuesday, December 10th. Students taking pictures are allowed to dress out of uniform. Parents can order online at mylifetouch.com. Use ID# EVTWGDHMZ. Questions call: 870-534-5243. Thank you. READ MORE >

Dollarway School District is excited to announce that we will host our annual Evening With the Arts program on next Thursday, December 12th at 6:00pm in the Dollarway High School Gymnasium located at 2602 Fluker St. This year's theme is "Christmas Around the World". Please make plans to join us for this free and entertaining family event, where we celebrate the... READ MORE >

James Matthews Elementary invited parents & families to have Thanksgiving lunch with their students the week before Thanksgiving. As a result of the invitation 145 tickets were redeemed as parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles came out to share a delicious meal with their student(s). The dining services staff at JMES prepared a wonderful, traditional Thanksgiving... READ MORE >

James Matthews celebrated the top PBIS component writing prompt for K-4. The students are Jewel Ann Smith - 4th grade, Kamari Scott - 3rd grade, Na'Dia Bankston - 2nd grade, Ivori Butler - 1st grade and Christopher Savage - Kindergarten. The prompt had to be written by the student, define compassion, and tell a time that the student showed or was shown compassion.... READ MORE >

James Matthews celebrated Red Ribbon Week October 28, 2019. The week consisted of a kick off assembly followed by daily activities for students. Sponsorship was provided by the Pine Bluff Arsenal. Guest speakers consisted of Mrs. Pat Jenkins of the Pine Bluff Arsenal and Officer Michael Jenkins, SRO James Matthews. There was a guest appearance by McGruff the Crime... READ MORE >

Don't forget to stop by JMES Book Fair today & tomorrow. Purchase a book(s) for students or make a donation. "Today's Readers are Tomorrow's Leaders." Thanks for your support!!! READ MORE >

HELP JMES CELEBRATE:Community/Family Engagement Day at James Matthews on Thursday, Nov. 7th btw 8am & 2pm and attend Book Fair while there. Purchase & donate a book(s) for students. READ MORE >

James Matthews Elementary will be OPEN tomorrow. All issues with gas leak have been resolved. Thank you for your patience. READ MORE >

Due to a gas leak, James Matthews Elementary School will be closed TODAY--Monday, November 4th. Other campuses will be in regular session. Please consult the local news for closing announcements. We will keep you posted. Thank you. READ MORE >

James Matthews Families can order pictures for students up to 48 hours after picture day 10/29/19. The website is mylifetouch.com and the ID is: EVTMW4DKNJMES Awards Assemblies Tomorrow 10/30/19--1st & 2nd Graders @ 8:45 a.m.; Kindergarten @ 9:45 a.m.; 3rd & 4th Graders @ 1:30 p.m READ MORE >

A BIG Congratulations to JMES 4th graders, Kristian Scott for being chosen as the Homecoming Queen & Kingston Manuel for being chosen as the Homecoming King and their entire homecoming court. We are so proud of you!!! READ MORE >

Make plans to attend the district-wide Annual Report to the Public Meeting on Monday, October 28, 5:30pm at Robert Morehead Middle School. Open to parents, students, staff from all campuses, community leaders, etc. A meal will be served at 5:30pm. See flyer for details. Thank You. READ MORE >

Students are all smiles at JMES in celebration of the fall season. Thanks to awesome staff and volunteers for creating an amazing backdrop for students, parents, teachers, staff and visitors to enjoy!!! READ MORE >

ATTENTION JAMES MATTHEWS FAMILIESAll classes with the fewest disciplinary referrals for the month of September will celebrate by having a Blue Jeans and Ice Cream Social on tomorrow. All participating students will have personal celebration invitations that are colored blue. The 1st quarter writing assignment on Compassion is due October 2. Students have had... READ MORE >

Thanks to all the teachers & staff for making our parents feel welcomed and appreciated during the Fall 2019 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Thanks to all the parents & families for taking the time to visit with teachers to monitor their child's progress. READ MORE >

Hello Dollarway Family--REMINDER: Parent Teacher Conferences for all campuses will be held TODAY, September 17th, 2:30pm-7:00pm. JMES Students will be dismissed at 1:00pm & RMMS/DHS will be dismissed at 1:30pm. Mark Your Calendars & Plan Accordingly. Thank you in advance. READ MORE >

Modeling behavior expectations and mixing in a whole lot of fun...JMES staff and students had a wonderful PBIS Kick-Off Week!!! READ MORE >

Please prepare accordingly for students Early Dismissal on Wed. Sept. 4th. Thank You. READ MORE >

To view additional upcoming events visit https://www.asc701.org/events READ MORE >

Celebrate PBIS with James Matthews Elementary School, by participating each day of the week. See flyer for details! READ MORE >

Hello James Matthews Parents & Families!!!Every Friday starting August 23, 2019 James Matthews Elementary will sell popcorn and pickles to their students as a school fundraiser. The price of popcorn is $0.50. The price of a pickle is $1.00. Orders must be placed with the classroom teacher by 9:00 a.m. with the class teacher and popcorn will be delivered... 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... READ MORE >

Today was a great start to an exciting year. Thanks to all of our wonderful parents & families that helped us to have a successful first day! READ MORE >

James Matthews Open House 2019 was a huge success! We are looking forward to an awesome year--a special THANKS to our amazing parents & families for their continued support. 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!!! READ MORE >

IT'S ALMOST THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN!!! READ MORE >

School will be starting soon. Walmart is carrying them this year. To view actual colors of shirts and pants. Click here:http://www.dollarwayschools.org/o/elementary-school/page/jmes-school-uniforms READ MORE >

The atmosphere at JMES was electric last week as parents, families and staff came together to celebrate the progress of their students. Students were presented with a number of certificates, trophies, and other awards. Pre-K were all decked out in their white gowns ready to step into kindergarten, while 4th graders were happy to be recognized on their way to 5th... 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 >

JMES would like to thank everyone that attended their book fair last week. 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... READ MORE >

Check out the Book Fair happening at James Matthews Elementary this week, April 15th-20th. Support our students in a love for reading. Great deals and gift ideas...A very big shout out to Librarian, Mrs. Alexia Williams for helping to make it happen!!! READ MORE >

The Natural History & Educational Company also known as ANIMOLOGY recently visited JMES to display their traveling animal exhibit. Their wildlife education outreach is teaching the next generation about the natural world. Students were so amazed and excited to see the different animals and learn about their habitats. Wildlife Biologist, Bob Tarter was the presenter. READ MORE >

Dr. Seuss's Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2—Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books to celebrate reading with young people. JMES joined in on this national celebration that gets kids... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Ms. Jacqueline Hamilton, the character education teacher at James Matthews Elementary! Ms. Hamilton was awarded for her outstanding work with (PBIS) Positive Behavior Intervention and Support and received a certificate for a free car detail at Scallions car wash. Positive behavior interventions and support is a behavior management system used... READ MORE >

To celebrate Black History Month, JMES hosted Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic Show. The show was a unique blend of laugh-out-loud comedy coupled with sensational magic, all combined with an educational approach that is all about having fun with books. The show features Tommy as a big kid who shows up at your event to watch his Uncle Fumpernutter perform a magic show.... READ MORE >

Community Health Promotion Specialist, Rosemary Withers (pictured right) from ARESC (Arkansas River Education Service Cooperative) conducted an oral health workshop for JMES students (Pre-K-4th grade) on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She shared with students about proper oral care and how often they should brush their teeth. Part of her presentation included an... 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. 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 >

Pine Bluff Rotary Club donated dictionaries to the 3rd grade classes of JME. This effort supports efforts to build reading and writing across the curriculum. Pictured L to R: Diane Tatum of Pine Bluff Rotary Club, Mr. David Sims, Assistant Principal, and Ms. Leondra WIlliams, Principal. READ MORE >

As part of the Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, during the month of December JME rolled out their mid-year incentives for the top boy and girl for each grade level K-4. Those students received a bike for Christmas. The bikes were donated by Tabernacle of Faith Church, and the students were super excited to recieve them!!! READ MORE >

James Matthews Elementary recently held a "Stop the Bullying" poster contest. Each grade worked to create a "Stop the Bullying" poster, and one class from each grade was chosen as the winner and will receive a popsicle party. This activity was coordinated by Mr. Andrew Roshell, PBIS Behavior Support Coordinator. Below are the winners from each grade. L to R: Ms.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Kennedy Sanders (left) and Davion Shaw (right) on being selected as the 2018 JMES Homecoming King and Queen. We are so proud of you!!! READ MORE >

James Matthews Elementary Parent Teacher Conference. “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star-What a Wonderful Child You Are…” Parents and families are engaged visiting with teachers to get updates on their child’s academic progress and other important updates and information. Our parents are amazing!!! #IAMDOLLARWAY READ MORE >