JURNEE LOWE RECIEVES SAU CHEERLEADING SCHOLARSHIP
Magnolia High School senior, Jurnee Lowe, recently signed a letter of intent to cheer for Southern Arkansas University on February 12 surrounded by family, friends, and coaches. Jurnee, a cheer head-captain this year is a 4-year letterman and 3-year All-American cheerleader. She is also a member of several other activities on campus such as Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Panther track team, and is the treasurer of Student Council.
Jurnee also has several awards such as being an MHS scholar, being on the honor roll, and has been awarded Choir Director’s Choice & Leadership Award as a member of the MHS Chamber Choir. After graduating in May, Jurnee plans to pursue a degree in business at SAU.
Coach Hannah Hurley says, “I’ve had the privilege of knowing Jurnee since she was a little girl, and being her teacher and coach. She is a natural leader with her positive attitude and work ethic in and out of the classroom. We look forward to continuing to see Jurnee achieve great things as she continues her education and cheerleading career here in Magnolia.”
Magnolia Schools will resume all regular class schedules and bus routes tomorrow (2/24)
Magnolia Panthers varsity boys basketball will continue in the District Tournament and will play Camden Fairview Wednesday at Panther Arena starting at 5:30pm.
Tickets are on sale now at www.magnoliapanthers.net
Tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the gate.
Transportation Update:
Assume that most routes will be partial as buses WILL NOT travel on icy roads. The following routes will not run 2/23:
Leaf
Donkey
MPS will resume onsite instruction 2/23 with a one hour delayed start. Buses will run one hour later than normal. Buses WILL NOT travel down icy roads. Stayed tuned for a list of routes that will not run.
Due to icy road conditions, todays game determining the 4th seed in the district tournament for the Lady Panthers against Camden Fairview has been moved to MONDAY AT 4:00pm.
Tickets will be sold at the gate: $5 each.
MHS TO HOST MUSIC THEORY ZOOM MEETING WITH HALL OF FAME SONGWRITERS
Magnolia High School music theory students will soon have a special opportunity to learn from two of the best songwriters in the music industry. On Monday, February 22, songwriters Kye Fleming and Mark Cawley, will conduct a mini seminar via Zoom to discuss constructing, analyzing, creating and overall design of songs/music and the stages or processes of song writing from beginning to end.
Kye Fleming is a three time BMI Songwriter of the Year and Country Music Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee. She has been nominated for several Grammy awards and has won countless Dove awards. Fleming has written several successful songs including: I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool, Smokey Mountain Rain, The Way You Love Me, Crackers, Roll on Mississippi, Sleeping Single in a Double Bed, and Nobody.
Mark Cawley has been nominated for countless awards and is one of the most sought after songwriting coaches in the world. His book, Song Journey, is a number one bestselling book on Amazon and has written hits for numerous artists including the Spice Girls, Tina Turner, and Joe Cocker.
The seminar will be held in Larry Dunn’s classroom in the Freshman Academy and is scheduled to begin at 11:30 am.
With more winter precipitation moving into our area the MPS will be closed for on-site instruction Thu., Feb. 18 and Fri., Feb. 19. Students and staff will continue with remote learning and instruction. All buildings will be closed. Be safe, stay warm and have fun.
Weather permitting the Lady Panthers will play Camden Fairview at 3:00pm Saturday to determine the 4th seed in the district tournament. If we are unable play Saturday, the game will be moved to Monday (time yet to be determined).
Tickets will be sold at the gate: $5 each.
MPS will pivot to Remote Learning through Wed., Feb. 17. While we realize the chances are high that conditions will not improve, we will continue to assess weather and roads and announce plans for remainder of the week on Wednesday.
Please be safe and enjoy the snow!
MHS Swim & Dive
MHS swim & dive defended their conference championship title Thursday February 11. 2021 at THS Aquatic Center. In Texarkana. The Lady Panthers swept the meet taking first in every event. The Panthers took first in all but one individual event. This is the 3rd year in a row both teams were conference champs. The final meet of the season is the state meet on March 1, 2021 also at the THS Aquatic Center. The meet will be livestream by MHS Panther TV.
WATERS RECOGNIZED AT MAGNOLIA SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Magnolia School Board President, Mike Waters was recently recognized at the regular school board meeting held on February 8, 2021. Superintendent, John Ward, presented Waters with a plaque from the Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA). The ASBA recognized Mike for his service and dedication as he recently served as director on the ASBA Board of Directors.
Attention #PANTHERNATION
Tickets are available to purchase for the Magnolia Vs Camden game tomorrow night. The game is @Camden.
Tickets can be purchased at the HS Athletic Director’s office (high school annex) today until 4:00pm and tomorrow from 8:00am until they’re sold out. Only 30 tickets are available, first come first serve! Tickets are $5 each. CASH ONLY
JV starts at 5. Varsity girls start around 6, and Varsity boys will follow.
**Please note** Tickets will not be able to purchase at the gate
MIKE JONES RECEIVES SAU FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Magnolia High School senior, Mike Jones, recently signed a letter-of-intent to play football for Southern Arkansas University. The future Mulerider was a standout lineman for the MHS Panther football team during 2020 season. Mike was named to the 5A South All-Conference team and was selected as the 5A South Lineman of the Year.
Master Track Schedule 2021
National School Counselor Week in Arkansas
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 1-5, 2021 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 because 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
Kerri Ochs – Central Elementary School
Karnesia George – Central Elementary School
Brandi Lewis – 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
Free VITA Site
Columbia County Commodities Distribution
Varsity Basketball Update:
Boys and girls varsity Panther basketball games tomorrow night (vs Warren), Friday (vs Watson Chapel), and next Tuesday (vs Crossett) have been cancelled due to COVID.
Please note:
The Lady Panthers Game tomorrow night has been cancelled due to COVID.
The Varsity Panthers game is still on and will start at 6pm.
Tuesday’s away game @ Warren: Lady Panthers game is cancelled due to COVID.
The Varsity Panthers game will start at 6pm
