Star City School District is proud to announce Matt Garriott as the new Head Football Coach of the Star City Bulldogs.
Coach Garriott brings 14 years of coaching experience and a deep passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the field. A 2006 graduate of Fayetteville High School, he was a standout three-year starter and earned All 5A West honors. He continued his football career at Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, where he was a four-year letterman and graduated in 2011.
Coach Garriott began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Evangel before holding key coaching positions at several Arkansas high schools, including Dumas, Bauxite, DeWitt, and Monticello. Since 2021, he has served as the Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator at Star City, where he has earned the respect of players, staff, and the community through his leadership and commitment.
Coach Garriott and his wife Jessica, originally from Dumas, have been married for 12 years and are the proud parents of three children: Sadie (9), Kenzie (7), and Miller (2).
We are excited to begin this new chapter of Bulldog football under Coach Garriott’s leadership and look forward to the future of the program.
We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to Coach Chris Norton, who has accepted a position in administration at another school. We are grateful for the leadership and structure he brought to our program during his time with us. While we will miss his presence, we are incredibly proud of his accomplishments and wish him continued success in his new role.
Reminder - summer meal pick up is tomorrow!
📅 Pickup Day: Every Thursday though July 24
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: JBE Cafeteria (Drive-Thru Style)
🚗 Just pull through and pick up!
👨👩👧 A parent or guardian must be present to receive the meals.
Let’s keep our students fueled all summer long! 💙 #bethebest
📵 Attention SCSD Parents & Guardians – New Statewide Cell Phone Law 📵 Arkansas has enacted The No Cell Phone Act, which directly impacts ALL public schools, including those in the Star City School District. As part of this law, students are not permitted to have cell phones or other personal electronic devices in their possession during the school day — This restriction extends from the time students arrive on campus until they leave at the end of the school day. ✅ Important Clarification: Students are not considered to be in possession of these devices if they are: • Powered off • Stored away in a backpack • Not accessed at any time during the school day. Please note that SCSD is not responsible for any lost or stolen devices. 📱 Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices Include: • Cell Phones • Smartwatches • Earbuds / Headphones • iPads / Tablets • Any personal device that has communication capabilities 🚫 In Possession Includes: • Holding the device • Carrying it in a pocket or on their person • Checking the device while stored in backpack at any time during the school Our goal is to foster a focused, respectful, and safe learning environment. Please help us by reviewing this policy with your student and ensuring they are prepared to comply starting Day 1. Thank you for your continued support!
ESS is hiring substitutes to serve in the Star City School District! A training will be held on Monday, July 21st in the SCHS Auditorium. Interested candidates should visit ess.com to apply! #bethebest
Reminder - summer meal pick up is tomorrow!
📅 Pickup Day: Every Thursday though July 24
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: JBE Cafeteria (Drive-Thru Style)
🚗 Just pull through and pick up!
👨👩👧 A parent or guardian must be present to receive the meals.
Let’s keep our students fueled all summer long! 💙 #bethebest
JBE teachers are busy creating math center activities for their students. #bethebest
Board Meeting Report - June 16, 2025
⭐️Exciting News: Pre-K Expansion Project Moves Forward⭐️
Two weeks ago, we proudly shared our vision for a state-of-the-art Pre-K Center in Lincoln County, an inspiring space where every child is given a strong foundation for success in Kindergarten and beyond. The new facility will also include a built-in community storm shelter designed to accommodate up to 800 individuals. Not only will this provide a safe space for all Pre-K and elementary students, but it will also be available to the broader community in times of emergency, a much-needed addition for our area.
Our mission is to create a lasting change by starting where it matters most: early childhood education. Research consistently shows that quality early learning sets the stage for academic achievement, social-emotional development, and lifelong success.
Last night, the SCSD Board voted unanimously to support this vision. Now, we turn to you, our community, to help make it a reality.
In November, we will bring this vision to the voters of Lincoln County with a proposed millage rate of 42.0 mills, reflecting a 5.0 mill increase. If passed, it will be the first increase in more than 20 years. Notably, SCSD currently holds the lowest millage rate in our region, and this thoughtful, long overdue investment will create a facility that truly reflects the needs and values of our families and educators.
With your support, we can create something transformative: a legacy of learning, growth, and opportunity for generations to come. If you have any questions or would like to talk one-on-one about this vision, please contact the SCSD Central Office at 866-446-3647. We would love to connect with you. 💙
If your child will be entering kindergarten in August, please get them registered as soon as possible! We need an accurate count to help us prepare classes for the 25-26 school year. For more information, visit https://www.starcityschools.org/page/kindergarten-registration #bethebest
Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads, stepdads, grandfathers & father figures in our SCSD community! Your love, support & presence make a lasting impact. We appreciate you today and every day! 💙
📣Special Education Records📣 Inactive Star City School District special education records are available at the Administration Building. Former special education students or parents may pick up records or request copies. All records more than six years old not picked up by June 27, 2025, will be destroyed.
🍽️ Star City School District Summer Feeding Program Update! 🌟
We’re proud to share the incredible impact of our Summer Feeding Program — and it’s growing! 💪
📊 Last week’s meals served: 2,910
📈 This week’s meals served: 3,860
✅ That’s 950 MORE MEALS this week!
🥳 Total meals served so far: 6,770
A huge thank you to our amazing staff, volunteers, and community partners who make this program possible. Your support is helping keep our kids nourished, healthy, and ready to thrive all summer long. 💙
Reminder - summer meal pick up is today! 📅 Pickup Day: Every Thursday through July 24 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: JBE Cafeteria (Drive-Thru Style) 🚗 Just pull through and pick up! 👨👩👧 A parent or guardian must be present to receive the meals. Let’s keep our students fueled all summer long! 💙 #bethebest
Reminder - summer meal pick up is tomorrow!
📅 Pickup Day: Every Thursday through July 24
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: JBE Cafeteria (Drive-Thru Style)
🚗 Just pull through and pick up!
👨👩👧 A parent or guardian must be present to receive the meals.
Let’s keep our students fueled all summer long! 💙 #bethebest
Our JBE KinderBoost crew is off to a great start! These future kindergarteners are building confidence, friendships, and school-readiness skills—one fun-filled day at a time! #bethebest
Congratulations to Lake Owen, Chandler Wells, Jefferson Keeter, Billy Carrington, and Maliyah Deshazer! These incoming kindergarteners were the winners of the JBE backpack giveaway. We're going to do another giveaway for kindergarteners that register between today and the end of June - get your registration in today! #bethebest
A big thank you to our hardworking cafeteria staff! These ladies prepped and served meals for 281 students in today's meal pick up. If you missed the pick up today, make plans to come out next Thursday! #bethebest
🍽️ JBE Summer Meal Pickup Starts Today! ☀️ Free summer meals will be available for Star City School District students starting today! 📅 Pickup Day: Every Thursday from June 5 – July 24 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: JBE Cafeteria (Drive-Thru Style) 🚗 Just pull through and pick up! 👨👩👧 A parent or guardian must be present to receive the meals. Let’s keep our students fueled all summer long! 💙 #bethebest
🎨 Star City Middle School Art now has a Facebook page! Follow to see student art, projects & events: 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/16Cp492bXR/?mibextid=wwXIfr #BeTheBest
🍽️ JBE Summer Meal Pickup Starts Today! ☀️
Free summer meals will be available for Star City School District students starting today!
📅 Pickup Day: Every Thursday from June 5 – July 24
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: JBE Cafeteria (Drive-Thru Style)
🚗 Just pull through and pick up!
👨👩👧 A parent or guardian must be present to receive the meals.
Let’s keep our students fueled all summer long! 💙 #bethebest
