After one year with Magnolia School District, we are honored to announce our very own Coach Williams has been named the 4A-8 Girl’s Basketball Coach of the Year!
Thank you so much for everything you do for our students and representing us so well!
Effective immediately, the board has removed the district's mask policy and specifically included COVID-19 in MSD policy 4.34 Communicable Disease and Parasites. Any positive COVID-19 cases will be handled under the guidance of MSD policy 4.34. In addition, the board voted to terminate contact tracing by the district.
Effective immediately, the board has removed the district's mask policy and specifically included COVID-19 in MSD policy 4.34 Communicable Disease and Parasites. Any positive COVID-19 cases will be handled under the guidance of MSD policy 4.34. In addition, the board voted to terminate contact tracing by the district.
Click the video link below to watch as Mr. Ward, Derrian Ford, Satiya Rone, and Rachel Ward share the special events that will be held Tuesday, February 15, at Panther Arena.
https://youtu.be/PedCUoZEeGE
BAKER SIGNS WITH SAU FOOTBALL
Magnolia High School senior, Jay Todd Baker, recently signed a letter of intent to play football for the Southern Arkansas University Muleriders. Jay Todd finished an outstanding career as a punter/kicker for the Magnolia Panther football team. While playing for the Panthers, Baker was a two-time All-Conference and All-State selection. He was named the 2021 5A South Outstanding Punter/Kicker and selected to play in the 2022 FCA Arkansas vs Texas All-Star Game. During his high school career, Baker averaged a remarkable 41.3 yards per punt and had an 89% conversion rate for his field goals and extra points. He also scored 157 points for MHS during his career. Jay Todd is the son of Carey Baker and the late Jamie Baker.
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK IN ARKANSAS
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 7-11, 2022 as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and how students are different as a result of what they do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students meet their college and career aspirations.
The Magnolia School District recognizes the contributions of nine school counselors employed by the District. Each day these counselors make significant contributions to lives of our children. The District greatly appreciates the remarkable work these counselors do to provide a positive influence on the future of all students. The Magnolia School District counselors include:
Judy Barham – Kindergarten Center at East Side
Anissa Franks – East Side Elementary School
Carisa Owen – Central Elementary School
Karnesia George – Central Elementary School
Brandi Young – Magnolia Middle School
Kelly Ribble – Magnolia Middle School
Tracy Card – Magnolia High School Freshman Academy
Mary Heinze – Magnolia High School
Jill Callicott – Magnolia High School
Central Elementary Has Heart for Arkansas Children’s Hospital!
Students at Central Elementary School are collecting specific travel-size toiletry items to be used to make up “family bags” that Children’s Hospital gives to parents who have children staying in the hospital.
Students will be collecting these items February 7- 28, 2022. Once the items have been sorted and counted, they will be delivered to Children’s Hospital. Anyone interested in making a donation may drop off items at the school office at 456 East North Street during regular school hours. Please choose your items from the list below.
The following list includes very specific items that are being accepted. All products should be new and unopened. Travel size bottles are required for individual use.
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
Arkansas Boys and Girls State Taking Applications
Arkansas Boys and Girls State programs are returning to in-person formats for 2022! Boys State will be held at the University of Central Arkansas May 29-June 3. Girls State will be held at Harding University during the same time period. Any junior who is interested in applying should see Mrs. Callicott before February 4.
Benefits of attending include:
• Learn about political, governmental, and civic structures
• Learn to communicate your views
• Build meaningful relationships with those of different world views
• Build networks/lifelong relationships with other students
• Create lasting memories
• Use this experience on future college essays, employment applications, etc.
Panther Fans and Boys and Girls Club Supporters: Please help!
Due to wet road conditions and anticipated below-freezing temperatures through the night and morning, Magnolia School District will close to on-site instruction and utilize AMI day 4 tomorrow, Feb. 4th.
Due to wet road conditions and anticipated below-freezing temperatures through the night and morning, Magnolia School District will close to on-site instruction and utilize AMI day 4 tomorrow, Feb. 4th.
Due to projected inclement weather, Magnolia School District will be closed to onsite instruction Thursday, February 3. We will use AMI day 3. Friday’s status will be determined later.
Due to projected inclement weather, Magnolia School District will be closed to onsite instruction Thursday, February 3. We will use AMI day 3. Friday’s status will be determined later.
Due to projected inclement weather, Magnolia School District will be closed to onsite instruction Thursday, February 3. We will use AMI day 3. Friday’s status will be determined later.
Attention Parents Grades K-9!
Baseball season at your Magnolia Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia is just around the corner. You will not regret it! Registration is January 5th - February 18th. It’s time to act now!
(Grades K-9, must be 4yrs old by May 31st)
School will re-open to onsite instruction Wednesday. Mask will be required to be worn while indoors during school hours.
Due to the high number of isolated staff and students, Magnolia School District will use an AMI day on Tuesday Jan. 18. We will return to onsite instruction Wednesday, Jan. 19. After-school activities will remain as scheduled.
Due to the high number of isolated staff and students, Magnolia School District will use an AMI day on Tuesday Jan. 18. We will return to onsite instruction Wednesday, Jan. 19. After-school activities will remain as scheduled.
Due to the high number of isolated staff and students, Magnolia School District will use an AMI day on Tuesday Jan. 18. We will return to onsite instruction Wednesday, Jan. 19. After-school activities will remain as scheduled.
The Magnolia School District will be closed Friday, January 14 due to the number of staff and students absent. This day will be used as an AMI day. All school events will be rescheduled.
The District will evaluate the numbers over the next few days to make a decision when to return to normal schedules. The District will be closed Monday, January 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Hopefully school can resume on Tuesday.
We are sorry for any inconvenience due to this late announcement.