Next Week is Red Ribbon Week at our Elementary Schools. Dressing up during this week reminds us to make healthy choices and stay drug-free! This year's theme is "Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free." Dress up themes for each day are:
Monday 10/27/25: "Let's Team Up Against Drugs!" Wear your favorite sports team or Bulldog attire
Tuesday 10/28/25: "Your Future is Bright!" Dress up in neon or tie-dye clothes
Wednesday 10/29/25:"We are RED-Y to be Drug Free!" Wear all red
Thursday 10/20/25: :Wake up Drug Free" Wear pajamas to school
Monday 10/27/25: "Let's Team Up Against Drugs!" Wear your favorite sports team or Bulldog attire
Tuesday 10/28/25: "Your Future is Bright!" Dress up in neon or tie-dye clothes
Wednesday 10/29/25:"We are RED-Y to be Drug Free!" Wear all red
Thursday 10/20/25: :Wake up Drug Free" Wear pajamas to school
Mrs. Johnson's Kindergarteners had so much fun spinning the number wheel today! After each spin, they showed their number on a ten frame using fun smelly markers. Such a great way to practice number recognition, counting, and find motor skills, all while keeping it playful and engaging!
Please join us for a very important Third Grade Information Night TONIGHT, October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Meetings will be held in the cafeteria of your child's elementary school.
Please join us for a very important Third Grade Information Night on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM. Meetings will be held in the cafeteria of your child's elementary school.
Mrs. Johnson’s kindergarteners played a fun review game called Mystery Bag! Students reached into a bag of letters, felt one without looking, and guessed what it was. Then they pulled it out, named the letter, said its sound, and thought of a word that starts with it. This playful activity builds letter recognition and sound awareness, and it’s easy to try at home with fridge magnets or flash cards!
In Mrs. Akins’ 1st grade class, students are teaming up to build closed syllable short ‘u’ words using our Really Great Reading kits, a curriculum designed to build strong foundational reading skills.
Mark your calendar, we want to see you!
Day 3 - Grandparent's Day with 2nd and 3rd graders 🍦 Thanks to everyone that came out to support our students.
Day 2 - Grandparent's Day with 1st and 4th graders 🍦
Day 1 - Grandparent's Day with kindergarteners and 5th graders 🍦
Kindergarten is in full swing at Gandy! Mrs. Johnson’s class has been busy learning to cut with scissors, practicing upper- and lowercase letters with the first letter of their names, and even making the most of a rainy day by enjoying recess in the classroom. Students enjoyed joining the “One Piece of Trash Club,” practicing careful cutting and keeping their scraps together so there’s only one piece of paper left to throw away.
Is your business or organization interested in helping local students start the year strong? We’re collecting school supplies for our Stuff the Bus campaign, and we’d love your support! Whether it’s sponsoring a donation drive, purchasing supplies, or making a financial contribution — every little bit helps.
Contact Charity Hart at hartc@whitehallsd.org to get involved!
We have been working hard and are ready to meet you! Join us for Elementary Meet and Greet August 8, 12:30-3:30 on your student's campus.
We can't wait to meet everyone for the 2025-2026 school year. See you soon!
Gandy Elementary 2025-2026 School Supply List
FREE SUMMER MEALS
TOPPS provides free meals to all children ages 18 and under. You do not have to sign-up or apply--just show up and enjoy!
Breakfast: 8-9 am and Lunch 12-1 pm (meals to be eaten on site)
🍎Coleman Elementary - 4600 W. 13th Avenue, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
🍎TOPPS Big Rec Teen Center - 1000 Townsend Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
TOPPS will also be starting a program to provide food boxes to families. For more information, contact: TOPPS at 870-850-6011
A Big Thank You to Our Amazing Speech Pathologist, Mrs. Boney and Mrs. Lybrand!
Gandy would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate our incredible speech pathologist for all the hard work, dedication, and care they put into supporting our students. Your expertise and compassion make a lasting difference every day, and we are truly grateful for all that you do!
Thank you for being such an important part of our team!
The White Hall School District Art Department proudly presents: "The Earth without ART is Just EH"
📅 Opening Night: April 15 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: White Hall Community Center
🖼️ On Display: April 16–17 (during business hours & closing at 2 PM on April 17)
Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students! You will not want to miss this showcase. 🎨✨
🎉 Hey, future Bulldogs! Are you ready to take your first big step into school? Join us for Kindergarten Signing Day on April 11th and make it official—you’re becoming a Bulldog! 🐶 We can't wait to welcome you!
📅 Date: April 11th
🌐 Reserve your time: https://bit.ly/KindergartenSigningDay2025
📝 Registration forms: https://5il.co/hhbm
The White Hall School District Art Department proudly presents: "The Earth without ART is Just EH"
📅 Opening Night: April 15 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Location: White Hall Community Center
🖼️ On Display: April 16–17 (during business hours & closing at 2 PM on April 17)
Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of our students! You will not want to miss this showcase. 🎨✨
