School News News Summary

Black History Month celebration features national speaker

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:13:00 GMT

Poplar Bluff Junior High marked the centennial of Black History Month commemorations while striking a balance between a talent-rich, educational program topped off by a high-energy keynote speech.

Seventh grade students tour Garfield Street landmarks

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:09:00 GMT

Poplar Bluff Junior High seventh graders toured Wheatley School, Rattler’s Grocery and Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church—all of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places—to learn about the cultural significance of the landmarks within the community.

Foundation funds several thousand in grants across district

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:01:00 GMT

The Poplar Bluff School Foundation has approved $5,700 toward five grants covering a range of building projects, with the potential to double its investment depending on alternative funding sources being sought for an additional proposal.

PBJHS participates in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:42:00 GMT

A lesson was taught at Poplar Bluff Junior High School last week about how young people too can make a lasting impact on the world.

Poplar Bluff Junior High student designs new county flag

Thu, 22 May 2025 14:59:00 GMT

The new flag that will be displayed at the Butler County Courthouse has been created by an incoming freshman of Poplar Bluff Schools.

Designing Women Foundation awards over $2K to students

Wed, 22 May 2024 15:01:00 GMT

The Designing Women Foundation honored a scholarship recipient along with the nonprofit organization’s Charlie Classics readers on Monday, May 13, at the Bloodworth House.

New Junior High elective opens doors of communication among students

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:31:00 GMT

Educators say a new elective revolving around growing plants is breaking down barriers between regular and special education at Poplar Bluff Junior High.

Ribbon cutting held for locally-built Junior High Activity Center

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:01:00 GMT

A few dozen school supporters and those instrumental in the project helped celebrate the ribbon cutting for the 8,700-square-foot Activity Center on Friday, Feb. 2, at Poplar Bluff Junior High.

PBJHS students help nonprofit build bed for family in need

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:31:00 GMT

Poplar Bluff Junior High students helped civic leaders build bed No. 661 for an area child in need, as part of the school’s community service elective class.

Homegrown talent

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:48:00 GMT

A pair of seasoned educators who rose up through the rank and file within the Poplar Bluff school system have been promoted to lead their respective buildings.