Wynne School District

Weather Update: School Closure - Wednesday, February 19 Dear Wynne School District Community, Due to winter weather conditions, the Wynne School District will be closed on Wednesday, February 19. We encourage everyone to stay updated on further developments by monitoring our official social media channels, website, the Go Jackets App, and local news outlets for updates and information regarding re-opening. Any additional information or updates will be communicated through these channels and the district text messaging system. Stay warm and stay safe!

Important Weather Announcement: Wynne Public Schools will dismiss at 1:00 PM tomorrow in anticipation of winter weather. We will continue to monitor conditions and, if necessary, may dismiss earlier for the safety of our students and staff. Please stay tuned for updates through our official channels. Stay warm and stay safe, Jackets!

Wynne Public Schools Transportation Update Parents and guardians, please be aware that Bus #4 will run its regular route as scheduled. After completing its routes, it will return to pick up students who normally ride Bus #8. As a result, students who ride Bus #8 will arrive home approximately 20 minutes later than usual this afternoon. We appreciate your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the transportation department.

Important Reminder for Parents & Guardians: Monday, February 17, will be a regular school day and will follow our Late Start Monday schedule as usual. This date serves as a make-up day for the instructional time missed due to winter weather.

Congratulations to our outstanding students for excelling in the District II FBLA Middle Level Competitions! WJHS is proud to announce that 11 students will advance to the State Leadership Conference on April 9, where they'll compete for a chance to qualify for the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California, this summer.

Late Start Monday Schedule Tomorrow Wynne Public Schools will follow our regular late start Monday schedule tomorrow.

Weather Update: School Closure - Friday, January 10 Dear Wynne School District Community, Due to forecasted winter weather conditions, the Wynne School District will be closed on Friday, January 10. We encourage everyone to stay updated on further developments by monitoring our official social media channels, website, the Go Jackets App, and local news outlets for updates and information regarding re-opening. Any additional information or updates will be communicated through these channels and the district text messaging system. Snow Day #1 will be made up on 2/17. If a second snow day is needed, it will be made up on 3/21. Stay warm and stay safe!

Attention Parents: This afternoon, Bus #14 will run its regular route and then return to cover Bus #53's route. Students who ride Bus #53 may arrive home 15–20 minutes later than usual. Thank you for your understanding!

We want to inform you about temporary changes to today’s bus routes. Bus #55 will transport students living in Stonebrook in place of Bus #5. Students with a county road address will still ride Bus #5. Bus #5 will also make a second run for students who normally ride Bus #60. These students will arrive home approximately 20–25 minutes later than usual. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we ensure all students are transported safely. If you have questions, please contact the Transportation Department.

Afternoon Bus Route Update This afternoon, Bus #15 will complete its regular route as scheduled. Afterward, Bus #15 will run a second route to accommodate students who normally ride Bus #5. These students will experience a delay of approximately 15–20 minutes for their drop-off times. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Afternoon Bus Route Update This afternoon, Bus #8 will run its regular route and then make a second run for students who normally ride Bus #36 and #53. Bus #36 and #53 students will arrive approximately 10-15 minutes later than usual. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Last spring, Arkansas students in grades 3-10 took the ATLAS state test, or Arkansas Teaching & Learning Assessment System. The ATLAS Family Portal helps parents and students understand their results and access scores. It provides an overall score, insights into essential skills, and subject-by-subject performance, making it easy to see strengths and areas for improvement. Resources are available to support learning at home and facilitate discussions with teachers. Parents can also download the Individualized Score Report to bring to conferences. Students will bring home an access code to view scores. More on ATLAS: https://tinyurl.com/DESE-Information Access scores: https://tinyurl.com/ATLAS-Results

School starts at 7:55 AM, Tuesday through Friday. Students must be in class by that time, not just arriving in the parking lot. Punctuality is crucial for success, and arriving early helps students prepare for learning. Late arrivals often miss important announcements and take longer to settle into lessons. For Intermediate and Primary students, arrival after 7:55 AM but before 8:25 AM counts as tardy. Two tardies equal one-half day of unexcused absence. Secondary students with repeated 1st-period tardiness face consequences: Saturday School on the third offense and In-School Suspension (ISS) after the sixth. Arriving early helps avoid these penalties. If a student exceeds ten unexcused absences in a semester, the District will notify authorities, and the parent or guardian may face a civil penalty. Arriving on time supports both your child's learning and others in the classroom. Establishing routines is essential for success, and punctuality is a valuable life skill. If you face challenges with punctuality, please notify the school office or reach out to discuss assistance.

Wynne Public Schools Implements New Safety Measure for Sporting Events Wynne Public Schools has introduced a new policy requiring all students in grades 6-12 to present valid identification when entering school-hosted sporting events to enhance student safety and supervision. This measure applies to both Wynne students and those from other districts. This approach prioritizes student welfare and reinforces the importance of responsible adult supervision at school events. Students who do not have an ID cannot enter without an adult. Student supervision will be the responsibility of the adult attending the event with the student. Valid forms of ID include a driver's license or school-issued ID.

Important Announcement: Schedule Adjustment for Next School Year We'd like to inform you about upcoming changes to the Wynne School District schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. This adjustment supports our teachers' collaboration in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process. PLCs allow teachers to improve their teaching skills and enhance student performance by sharing best practices. We are introducing a Late Start policy on Mondays to provide dedicated time for PLC activities. Instruction time for students will begin at 9 AM on Mondays, allowing our staff to meet, plan, and discuss strategies. Additional Details: Buses: Buses will run as normal. Bus pickup times remain the same. Students arriving by bus will be supervised until classes begin at 9 AM. Car Riders: Drop-off time remains the same. Staff will be available to monitor students before 9 AM if needed. We will also adjust our start and end times for all school days. Adjusted School Start and End Times: Start Time: 7:55 AM End Time: 3:20 PM We understand schedule changes can affect family routines, and we appreciate your understanding and support. Please contact your school's administrative office if you have questions or need more information.

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Important Update: School Closure on April 8 Dear Wynne School District Parents and Guardians, The Wynne School District administration has closely monitored the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. After carefully considering potential transportation delays and guidance from various state agencies, we have decided to cancel school on Monday, April 8. We understand this may cause some inconvenience, but our top priority is the safety of our students and staff. The anticipated influx of out-of-state visitors, high volume of traffic, and potential delays associated with the eclipse could significantly impact student/staff travel times. Students will not miss any instructional time due to this closure. We are rescheduling the already planned student-out day on April 22 to accommodate this change.

Wynne Public Schools proudly announces that Dr. Kenneth Moore has been named Northeast Arkansas Superintendent of the Year. This award, voted on by the Crowley's Ridge Educational Service Co-op board of directors, is a testament to Dr. Moore's exceptional leadership, tireless dedication, and unwavering commitment to our district's success. Dr. Moore will now be Northeast Arkansas' nominee at the Arkansas Rural Education Association's Superintendent of the Year Awards.