Due to road conditions and temperatures staying below freezing, Kirby School District will be closed on Monday, January 26th. Our administrative team will continue to monitor conditions and we will update you on the remainder of the week as information becomes available.
💜 PURPLE ON MONDAY 💜
Our Kirby family is wearing PURPLE on Monday to show love and support for Hudson Simmons and his family during this difficult time.
Hudson has strong Kirby roots, and our hearts are with him and those who love him.
Let’s fill the halls with purple as a sign of encouragement, strength, and community for this brave boy and his family. 💜
Our Kirby family is wearing PURPLE on Monday to show love and support for Hudson Simmons and his family during this difficult time.
Hudson has strong Kirby roots, and our hearts are with him and those who love him.
Let’s fill the halls with purple as a sign of encouragement, strength, and community for this brave boy and his family. 💜
Due to a gas leak on campus, there will be NO school tomorrow, Thursday, January 22nd. We are also monitoring the weather and will update you all on the status of next week as more information becomes available.
Check out our newest members on the Reading Wall of Fame!
🦌 Arkansas Game & Fish Visits Kirby Elementary! 🦌
Today, our 2nd and 3rd graders enjoyed a special presentation from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on ATV Safety, Gun Safety, and Tree Stand Safety.
Students learned:
• 🚜 How to stay safe while riding ATVs
• 🎯 The importance of proper gun safety and awareness
• 🌳 How to use and navigate tree stands responsibly
We are grateful to AGFC for taking the time to teach our students real‑world safety skills that help keep them informed, confident, and prepared.
Today, our 2nd and 3rd graders enjoyed a special presentation from the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission on ATV Safety, Gun Safety, and Tree Stand Safety.
Students learned:
• 🚜 How to stay safe while riding ATVs
• 🎯 The importance of proper gun safety and awareness
• 🌳 How to use and navigate tree stands responsibly
We are grateful to AGFC for taking the time to teach our students real‑world safety skills that help keep them informed, confident, and prepared.
⚾🥎 KYA Sign‑Ups Are OPEN! 🥎⚾
The Kirby Youth Association (KYA) is now registering players for Baseball, Softball, and T‑Ball!
If your child wants to learn the game, build confidence, make friends, and have a blast this spring, now’s the time to get them signed up. KYA offers a fun, supportive environment for all skill levels.
📅 Registration Deadline: January 23
⚾ Sports Offered: Baseball, Softball, T‑Ball
📍 Hosted by: Kirby Youth Association
Let’s fill those teams and make this a great season for our kids. Spread the word and get those sign‑ups in!
The Kirby Youth Association (KYA) is now registering players for Baseball, Softball, and T‑Ball!
If your child wants to learn the game, build confidence, make friends, and have a blast this spring, now’s the time to get them signed up. KYA offers a fun, supportive environment for all skill levels.
📅 Registration Deadline: January 23
⚾ Sports Offered: Baseball, Softball, T‑Ball
📍 Hosted by: Kirby Youth Association
Let’s fill those teams and make this a great season for our kids. Spread the word and get those sign‑ups in!
🎯 Kirby Archers Hit Their Mark! 🎯
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Kirby archers traveled to Glen Rose for their very first archery tournament, and they represented our school with confidence and pride. Several spectators commented that our students looked prepared, focused, and experienced — like they’d been doing this for years.
A huge shoutout to Grant Funderburk for an outstanding performance:
• 🥇 5th out of 45 in the 6th Grade Boys Division
• 🥈 21st out of 101 in the Middle School Boys Division
• 🥉 66th out of 293 overall in the Boys Division
• 🎯 Score: 258 out of 300
We are incredibly proud of all our archers for their hard work, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Kirby archers traveled to Glen Rose for their very first archery tournament, and they represented our school with confidence and pride. Several spectators commented that our students looked prepared, focused, and experienced — like they’d been doing this for years.
A huge shoutout to Grant Funderburk for an outstanding performance:
• 🥇 5th out of 45 in the 6th Grade Boys Division
• 🥈 21st out of 101 in the Middle School Boys Division
• 🥉 66th out of 293 overall in the Boys Division
• 🎯 Score: 258 out of 300
We are incredibly proud of all our archers for their hard work, discipline, and sportsmanship.
🌿 Big News for Kirby Elementary! 🌿
Kirby Elementary School has been awarded a $7,000 Arkansas Game and Fish Wildlife Education Grant through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission! We are incredibly grateful for this support and excited to bring even more hands‑on, outdoor learning opportunities to our students.
This grant will allow us to strengthen and expand our wildlife education initiatives, including:
• 🐾 Enhancing outdoor learning spaces
• 🎣 Supporting conservation and wildlife‑focused classroom projects
• 🌱 Providing materials for nature-based activities and student exploration
• 🦉 Creating more opportunities for students to engage with Arkansas’s natural resources
• 🎯 Purchasing additional equipment to expand our school archery program, giving more students the chance to learn archery skills, safety, and discipline
These experiences help our students build confidence, responsibility, and a deeper appreciation for the outdoors.
Thank you to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Division of Rural Services for investing in our kids and our school. We can’t wait to share updates as these projects come to life!
Kirby Elementary School has been awarded a $7,000 Arkansas Game and Fish Wildlife Education Grant through the Arkansas Economic Development Commission! We are incredibly grateful for this support and excited to bring even more hands‑on, outdoor learning opportunities to our students.
This grant will allow us to strengthen and expand our wildlife education initiatives, including:
• 🐾 Enhancing outdoor learning spaces
• 🎣 Supporting conservation and wildlife‑focused classroom projects
• 🌱 Providing materials for nature-based activities and student exploration
• 🦉 Creating more opportunities for students to engage with Arkansas’s natural resources
• 🎯 Purchasing additional equipment to expand our school archery program, giving more students the chance to learn archery skills, safety, and discipline
These experiences help our students build confidence, responsibility, and a deeper appreciation for the outdoors.
Thank you to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Division of Rural Services for investing in our kids and our school. We can’t wait to share updates as these projects come to life!
It's GAME DAY!!!!
It's GAME DAY!! The Junior Boys are in the Umpire Junior Tournament Finals!!!!
🎶🤠 Get ready to holler "YEE-HAW!" 🎶
Kirby Elementary K–3rd is bringing the Wild West to the Kirby Café with YEE-HAW! THE MUSICAL — a rootin’-tootin’ good time full of cowboy charm and country tunes!
📅 February 3rd
🕕 Show starts at 6:00 PM (Students arrive by 5:45!)
📍 Kirby Café
🎟️ Admission: $5.00
👢 Dress Code: Cowboy/Country gear encouraged — pearl snaps, bolo ties, boots, or anything you’ve got at home that fits the theme!
Let’s pack the café and cheer on our little wranglers! 🐴🌵 #KirbyElementary #YeeHawMusical
Reminder!
No School. Monday, January 19th!
No School. Monday, January 19th!
Our Tremendous Trojans this week are Liam and Larry! 👏🏻
Both were nominated for working hard in class, showing respectful manners, and being kind to their classmates. We are proud of you both!
Both were nominated for working hard in class, showing respectful manners, and being kind to their classmates. We are proud of you both!
It's a SPECIAL GAME DAY!!!!!
It's GAME DAY for our Junior Boys!!!!
The Kirby School District has posted its Six-Year Facility Master Plan for public viewing on our website, www.kirbytrojans.net. This plan will be submitted to the Division of the Public School Academic Facilities and Transportation for approval. Public comments regarding this document will be heard by the Board of Directors on January 19, 2026, during the regularly scheduled Board meeting at 5:00 PM in the High School Cafeteria. Please email all comments no later than noon on January 19, 2026, to pike.palmer@kirbytrojans.net.
It's HOMECOMING GAME DAY!!!
It's GAME DAY!!
Umpire Junior Tournament
Bus leaves at 1:45!
Learns Literacy Tutoring Grant Opportunity for students in grades K-3-FREE TUTORING
If your child received a Learns Tutoring Grant notification yesterday and you are interested in free tutoring, please contact Dolores Cowart at (870) 398-4213 if you have any questions.
If you need assistance completing the application, a computer will be available at the school for your use.
Thank you.
If your child received a Learns Tutoring Grant notification yesterday and you are interested in free tutoring, please contact Dolores Cowart at (870) 398-4213 if you have any questions.
If you need assistance completing the application, a computer will be available at the school for your use.
Thank you.
Our Tremendous Trojans this week are Emmanuel and Adelyn!
Emmanuel’s teachers are bragging about how hard he’s working in class. He is also kind and respectful to others. We see you, Emmanuel!
Adelyn’s teacher said she always follows directions, pays close attention, and always works hard. Thanks for being a good example!
Both chose a free drink from Sonic. It pays to be awesome! We are proud of you! 👏🏻
Emmanuel’s teachers are bragging about how hard he’s working in class. He is also kind and respectful to others. We see you, Emmanuel!
Adelyn’s teacher said she always follows directions, pays close attention, and always works hard. Thanks for being a good example!
Both chose a free drink from Sonic. It pays to be awesome! We are proud of you! 👏🏻
