SSBB District Newsletter

Posted Date: 01/04/26 (04:00 PM)

District Newsletter

Weekly Updates and News

January 4, 2026

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Dear community,

We’re excited to keep you informed and connected with all that’s happening at South Side School. Each week, we’ll share important updates, upcoming events, and reminders. Our goal is to keep you engaged in your child’s school experience and ensure you have the information you need to help them succeed.

Thank you for partnering with us in making this a wonderful school year!

In this issue:

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Celebrating Our Leaders: It’s School Board Appreciation Month!

This month, South Side Bee Branch School District is proud to join communities across the state in celebrating School Board Appreciation Month. Our school board members are volunteers who dedicate countless hours to ensuring our students have the best possible education. They make tough decisions on complex issues—from budgets and policies to curriculum and facilities—all with student success in mind. Please join us in thanking our board members for their service, their vision, and their commitment to our community.

Thank you to our current Board Members:

Ryan Stacks

Kristen Smith

April Maulden

Bart Bradford

Derick Fortenberry

Order Your Yearbook Online!

It’s time to secure your copy of this year’s memories! Yearbooks are now available for purchase online only. Please note that paper order forms will not be distributed; all orders must be placed through our online system.

👉 Click here to order your yearbook

Don’t wait—get your yearbook today and make sure you don’t miss out!

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Upcoming Events

1.5 Teacher Workday (No School)

1.10 All Region Auditions

1.14 Blood Drive

1.17 Sports Banquet

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Basketball Games

1.5 South Side vs. Harmony Grove - 4:30

1.6 South Side @ Sacred Heart - 5:00

1.8 South Side @ Central Arkansas Christian - 6:30

1.9 South Side vs. Bigelow - 5:00

1.12 South Side @ Rose Bud - 4:30

1.13 South Side @ Quitman - 5:00

1.15 South Side vs. Mayflower - 4:00

1.16 South Side @ Conway Christian - 5:00

Employment

High School Counselor

Library

Library Resources

Financial Documents

Policy, Data, and Informational Documents

Gifted & Talented Program