• Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Friday, August 21, 2026 – 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (This date should only be used as a last resort for students who are new to the district or were unable to attend one of the first two sessions.)
These photo sessions are for all Class of 2027 seniors who participate in athletics or band. Students should wear their official uniform and bring any props they would like included in their banner photo, such as musical instruments, footballs, basketballs, bats, gloves, wrestling gear, track equipment, trap shooting gear (where appropriate), cheer items, or other sport-specific equipment.
This includes, but is not limited to:
• Football
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Softball
• Track & Field
• Cross Country
• Wrestling
• Trap Shooting
• Cheer
• Band
• Any other school-sponsored activity featured on senior banners
These photos will be used for the senior banners displayed throughout the school year. We encourage all seniors to attend one of the available sessions.
If you have questions or are unable to attend any of these dates, please contact Leeanna Hoskinds at 870 368-7070.
During this time, there can be no coach-athlete contact, workouts, practices, camps, or use of school athletic facilities. All facilities are closed.
All athletic activities my resume on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Thank you for helping us remain in compliance with AAA regulations! Enjoy this time to spend with your families and reset.
📢 Reminder for Tuesday, March 10
⏰ School Dismisses at 1:00 PM
👨🏫 Parent/Teacher Conferences: 1:30 – 6:00 PM
We look forward to seeing our families!
Bearkatz Nation! 🐾
By extending our school day just a little, we’re able to make up some of our snow days without adding time to the end of the school year—and still keep flexibility in case winter isn’t done with us yet. That’s a win for learning and for families!
Starting tomorrow, Monday, February 9, 2026, our new daily dismissal time will be 3:30 PM as we add instructional minutes to make up for weather-related closures.
🚍 Good news: All normal bus routes will run on Monday.
The final updated calendar will be posted to our website and facebook on Tuesday, February 10.
Thank you for your continued support and flexibility as we keep our Bearkatz learning, growing, and moving forward together!
Transportation Update for 2/5/2026
Please use caution when driving on campus tomorrow morning, as snow and ice piles have been melting and temperatures are expected to drop below freezing overnight.
Transportation Update
Bus transportation will be limited to paved snow routes only and will operate at the discretion of our drivers on both morning and afternoon routes until further notice.
We will run ALL snow routes except Horseshoe Bend.
Horseshoe Bend Area:
Students will be picked up at 6:45 AM. at the Dollar General parking lot and dropped off at 4:00 PM. at the Dollar General parking lot. Please understand that driver times may vary over the next few days.
Melbourne School District Transportation Update Concerning 2/4/2026
Please use caution when driving on campus tomorrow morning, as snow and ice piles have been melting and temperatures are expected to drop below freezing overnight.
Transportation Update
Bus transportation will be limited to most paved snow routes only and will operate at the discretion of our drivers on both morning and afternoon routes until further notice.
The Jumbo Road snow route will operate on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Horseshoe Bend Area:
Students will be picked up at 6:45 AM at the Dollar General parking lot and dropped off at 4:00 PM at the Dollar General parking lot.
Please understand that driver times may vary over the next few days.
The following snow routes will NOT be run due to snow, ice, or lack of a safe turnaround:
·Mount Olive
·Page Cemetery
·Newburg Road
If you are unable to safely get your student to school due to road conditions, please contact the school offices by 10:00 AM. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our families and community and look forward to a safe return to learning.
We are excited to welcome our Bearkatz students and staff back to campus.
Bus Transportation Update:
Bus transportation will be limited to most paved snow routes only and will operate at the discretion of our drivers on both morning and afternoon routes until further notice.
Horseshoe Bend Area:
Students will be picked up at 6:45 AM. at the Dollar General parking lot and dropped off at 4:00 PM. at the Dollar General parking lot.
Please understand that driver times may vary over the next few days.
The following snow routes will NOT be run due to snow, ice, or lack of a safe turnaround:
• Mount Olive
• Jumbo
• Page Cemetery
• Newburg Road
If you are unable to safely get your student to school due to road conditions, please contact the school offices by 10:00 AM.
We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our families and community and look forward to a safe return to learning.
Stay safe and warm, Bearkatz Nation!
