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South Side Bee Branch School District

Learning Together, Growing Together

SSBB District Newsletter

Posted Date: 01/25/26 (04:00 PM)


District Newsletter

Weekly Updates and News

January 25, 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:

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

2026 South Side Summer Ball Registration

Registration is now open for Summer Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball!
  • DEADLINE: January 31, 2026 (Strict deadline for rostering).
  • DROP OFF: Please submit forms to the school, addressed to Amy Burroughs.
  • FEES: $45/player ($20 per additional family member); $25 for T-Ball. Make checks payable to South Side Summer Ball.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: Your registration will NOT be accepted without a copy of the player’s Birth Certificate attached to the form and payment. Forms are available in the office or attached below.

Daddy Daughter Dance

Get ready to make some magical memories! We are thrilled to invite our students and their fathers (or father figures) to the Daddy Daughter Dance on February 21. We will transform the Old Gym into a dance floor from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, where you can enjoy an evening of music and a delicious Italian dinner. Tickets are $30 per couple and $10 for each additional daughter. To secure your spot for this special night, please submit your registration form and payment to the Upper Elementary office by Friday, February 13. We can't wait to see you there!

Scholarship Opportunity

UACCM and School Counts are partnering at the Bigelow vs. South Side basketball game on February 3rd at Bigelow to award a scholarship to a student from each school. They will select one student from Bigelow and one from South Side Bee Branch, who will have the opportunity to take a three-point shot. If the shot is made, they will award a $1,000 scholarship. All the more reason to attend the basketball game and support your Hornets!
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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

1.27 100th Day of School
1.29 Community Meeting
2.3 Elementary Class Pictures
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Basketball Games

1.26 South Side vs. West Side Greers Ferry - 5:00
1.27 South Side vs. Mt. Vernon-Enola - 5:00
1.29 South Side vs. Central AR Christian - 6:00
1.30 South Side @ Timbo - 4:00
2.2 South Side vs. AR Christian Academy - 5:00
2.3 South Side @ Bigelow - 6:00
2.5 South Side vs. Nemo Vista - 5:00
2.6 South Side @ Jacksonville Lighthouse
 

January Menu

January school menu calendar with daily breakfast and lunch options.