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📚🚌 TODAY! Help us Stuff the Bus with school supplies for Star City students! Our school bus is parked at the Star City Civic Center until 12:00 PM today. Stop by and donate school supplies to help our students start the school year with everything they need for success. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our students and teachers! #BeTheBest 🐾

⚡️ Tonight we had what was probably the worst case scenario happen during the power outage. Our generator failed to start for reasons that are still unknown. Normally, when the power goes out, our battery backups keep our network and servers running for about 20-30 minutes. That gives the generator time to kick on so everything stays up and running. Well… tonight that didn’t happen. When the batteries ran out, everything went down. We were pretty concerned that we might have lost our entire network or damaged some of our servers when the power came back on. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case. Last year, the Star City School Board approved a significant investment to completely upgrade our district’s server and network infrastructure. Tonight, that investment proved its value. When power was restored, every system came back online just as it was designed to do. As of now, everything appears to be working perfectly. A special thank you to our IT Director, Randy Newton, for having the foresight to recognize the need for this upgrade and for leading the project from start to finish. Thank you to our School Board for trusting our team and making the commitment to invest in technology that powers our entire district. I also want to give a shoutout to the men and women of C&L Electric Cooperative Corp. for working diligently to restore power as quickly as possible. Their hard work gave us the opportunity to bring our systems back online and helped ensure everything came through the outage without damage. Sometimes it’s hard to see the value of major infrastructure investments because they’re behind the scenes. Tonight was a reminder that those investments matter. They protect our district, keep us operating, and give us peace of mind when the unexpected happens. Needless to say, we will sleep a little easier tonight! 💙

📚🚗 Star City Schools Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures As we gear up for another fantastic school year, please review the drop-off and pick-up routes for each campus. Following these routes helps ensure student safety and keeps traffic flowing efficiently. Here's what families need to know: 🔵 Star City High School (Grades 9–12) Use E. Arkansas St to access the high school—whether you're coming from HWY 425 (the red light) or from the east side of town. Follow the blue route directly into the high school loop. Please pull all the way forward to drop students off at the east end of the building, and do the same when arriving for pickup. 🟡 Star City Middle School (Grades 6–8) – MORNING For morning drop-off, all students in grades 6–8 will enter E Bradley St from HWY 425 or E. Arkansas St, then turn onto Cleveland St and follow the yellow route. 🟠 Star City Middle School (Grades 7–8) – AFTERNOON 7th & 8th grade students will be picked up in front of the middle school building via the orange route off E. Bradley St (PM only). 6th grade students will be picked up along Cleveland St using the yellow route, following the same pattern as the morning drop-off. 🔴 Jimmy Brown Elementary (Grades 3–5) Use Ashley St from E Arkansas St, then follow the red route to the designated 3rd–5th grade loop in front of the JBE building. This route is only for 3rd–5th grade pickup/drop-off—please do not enter unless you’re picking up or dropping off a student in this grade band. If you have students in both K–2 and 3–5, please use this lane. Staff will ensure your children get to the correct area safely. 🟢 Jimmy Brown Elementary (Grades K–2) Enter via Dallas St from HWY 425, then follow the green route into the K–2 loop. This route is only for K–2nd grade pickup/drop-off. This is the safest and most direct route for our youngest students. 📌 Reminders for All Drivers: Please be patient—especially during the first few weeks. Staff will assist with directions and student transitions. Avoid blocking intersections, side roads, and driveways. Always follow signage and staff instructions. Drive slow and use caution at crosswalks. Let’s work together to keep our students safe and our campuses running smoothly. Thank you for your cooperation! 💙

You asked… and we listened! Lunch visits are BACK at JBE! 💙🤍 We can’t wait to see our JBE families back in the building! Thank you for partnering with us to make our school community so special. #bethebest

August 14th is the Third Day of Third Grade, and we’re celebrating our third graders in true rock star style!

Students are invited to dress like a rock star as we celebrate this exciting milestone and kick off an amazing year of learning, growing, and shining bright in third grade!

🍽️✨We’re excited to share another improvement at Jimmy Brown Elementary as we’ve upgraded the cafeteria with brand new tables designed specifically for our younger students! These new tables provide a more comfortable and age-appropriate seating arrangement while creating a brighter, more welcoming space where students can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and time with friends. We can’t wait to welcome our Bulldogs back soon! #BeTheBest 💙

Details for Open House at SCHS! *students will need 2 separate checks for their parking pass and Chromebook* #bethebest

🚌🔧 Now Hiring: General Mechanic The Star City School District is looking for a skilled General Mechanic to join our team! While school bus experience is a plus, we encourage applicants with experience in automotive, diesel, agricultural equipment, small engines, or other mechanical fields to apply. What we offer: ⭐️ Updated competitive hourly pay of $17.16 to $24.51, based on qualifications and experience ⭐️ Annual salary ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 ⭐️ Health and insurance benefits ⭐️ Arkansas Teacher Retirement ⭐️ Paid time off throughout the year ⭐️ Overtime opportunities during the school year If you’re a dependable mechanic who takes pride in quality work and wants to make a difference in our schools, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today: https://starcityschools.schoolspring.com/ #BeTheBest 🐾

SCHS students! Here is the 2026 SCHS Game Day Theme Schedule so you can start gearing up! #bethebest

🏈 Here is your 2026 Star City Bulldog Football Schedule! Check out the full schedule for our Senior High, Junior High, 8th Grade/JV, and 7th Grade teams. We can’t wait to see Bulldog Nation fill the stands and support our student athletes all season long. #BeTheBest 🐾

SCSD Board Meeting Report - July 23, 2026

ABC Open House information! #bethebest

✨ Jimmy Brown Elementary’s front entrance renovations are complete! 🏫 The project included: ✅ New concrete across the front entrance ✅ Safety bollards ✅ New LED lighting at each entrance These upgrades improve both the safety and appearance of our campus. 🐾💙 #BeTheBest

Class lists for the 2026-2027 school year will be posted Friday, July 31. We know this is a day our Bulldogs look forward to every summer!

Before you start making plans to stop by, here's one important reminder:

⭐ Incoming kindergarten students must be fully enrolled before they can be placed on a class list. If you still need to complete enrollment, please do so as soon as possible so your child will be included.

We can't wait to kick off another amazing year at JBE!

SCHS Fall Media Day is coming! #bethebest

💙 In Memory of Mrs. Jacque Murphy 💙 It is with great sadness that Star City School District extends our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Jacque Murphy. Mrs. Murphy devoted 28 years to education, touching the lives of countless students through her passion for teaching, her kindness, and her unwavering commitment to children. Teaching was more than a profession to her. It was her calling, and the impact she made will continue to be felt through the many lives she influenced. We ask our Star City School District family and community to keep her husband, her children, grandchildren, extended family, former students, colleagues, and all who knew and loved her in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. A life dedicated to serving others leaves a legacy that will never be forgotten. 🕊️ Obituary and service information: https://www.stephensondearman.com/memorialpage.asp?id=3709

It's time for our annual SCSD/Bright Futures Stuff the Bus! Starting now you can also donate in front of these businesses in town: both Dollar Generals, Piggly Wiggly, Factory Surplus, & First Assembly! #bethebest

Don't forget it's the final week for our summer feeding program pick up!

Our classrooms may be quiet, but JBE has been hard at work! We can’t wait to welcome our Bulldogs back soon. #bethebest

📅 The 2026–2027 SCSD Calendar is now available! View or download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ckLVpMqPbsBolFSr1fWIWP_W5eb1vNze/view?usp=drivesdk 📱 Download the SCSD app for the latest news and events. #BeTheBest