Bismarck School District

School Board Meeting

Monday August 2nd @ 5:00pm

Bismarck School District Summer Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm

COVID-19 Point of Contact 501-617-3464

Kimberly Turner is the Bismarck School District COVID-19 Point of Contact. Please call her at 501-617-3464 or email POC@bsd-lions.net anytime between 6:00am - 9:00pm 7 days a week with any reports of COVID-19 positive results or contact with a positive result. *The POC phone does NOT accept text messages.

2021-22 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Click here for the online Kindergarten Registration Form for the 2021-22 school year.

Bismarck School District Stakeholder Survey

Bismarck Schools would like to better understand the impact of the pandemic. We need to be able to plan for the right resources and supports that will help our students emerge from this pandemic stronger. We need your help! Now is the time for your voice to be heard: please take a few minutes to complete the survey at this link.

BSD COVID Hotline Summer Holiday Procedure

The Bismarck School District COVID Hotline will be closed for calls between July 16^th – July 23^rd. IF your student tests positive for COVID during this time, we ask that you contact Mrs. Kimberly Turner by Email (POC@bsd-lions.net) or call and leave a detailed message at 501.617.3464 with the following information so that we can continue to meet the state's requirements for school reporting:

Student’s Name

Student's grade

Student’s date of birth

Parent/Guardian name

Parent/Guardian phone number (including area code)

Date of COVID test

Date of COVID results

COVID testing location

We would like to remind you that when a student or employee tests positive for COVID-19, even when school is closed for summer break, that person must isolate and parents/guardians should contact Mrs. Kimberly Turner, the BSD COVID-19 Point of Contact.

We wish our Lion families an enjoyable, safe and healthy summer break.

Kimberly D. Turner

Curriculum Coordinator/BSD COVID-19 Point of Contact

PHONE: 501.617.3464

Email: POC@bsd-lions.net

Kinder registration

Bismarck Elementary is selected as 2019 National ESEA Distinguished School

BES Distinguished Schools Award

"We focus on creating personal and academic success for each child, because we recognize that we are not only creating learners, but our future leaders."

Welcome to

Bismarck School District

On behalf of the Board of Education, faculty, and staff, we invite you to visit us and discover the many advantages offered by our district. We provide the opportunities of a large school within a smaller school environment. Our students have access to some of the best educators and programs in Arkansas. We focus on creating personal and academic success for each child, because we recognize that we are not only creating learners, but our future leaders. Our accomplishments are significant, and they did not happen by chance. They are the result of dedicated individuals who care deeply about the well-being of each and every individual and who are committed to excellence. Our district is an extension of our wonderful community. Through our work as a collaborative community, our students will develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve at a high level.

Susan K. Kissire

Superintendent

Bismarck School District is committed to ALL students’ success through:

Student-centered learning
21st century knowledge and skills
High expectations
A collaborative team approach
Strong, positive relationships with parents & community

Bismarck Public School serves almost 1000 students in three (K-12) schools in Bismarck, Arkansas. We are centrally located between Arkadelphia (12 miles) and Hot Springs (15 miles). The District's vision, mission, and principles guide its curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

ADE Commissioner's Key Points

School Choice Deadline MAY 1, 2021

Parent & Community Involvement

Bismarck School District

Kids with cellphones

Each year, more parents send their young child to elementary school equipped with a smartphone. For instance, the percentage of third-graders who reported having their own cellphone more than . . .

Posted Date: 06/17/2021

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