WARD RECEIVES STATE REPRESENTATIVE RECOGNITION
During the November 1 Magnolia School Board meeting, Arkansas State Representatives David Fielding and Lane Jean presented Magnolia Superintendent, John “Skipper” Ward, with a citation that recognized him as the 2022 Arkansas Superintendent of the Year. The citation valued Ward’s leadership abilities, communication skills, professionalism, and community involvement. The Arkansas House of Representatives directed the citation and was signed by Representatives David Fielding, District 5; Lane Jean, District 2; DeAnn Vaught, District 4; and Speaker of the House, Matthew Shepherd. John Ward is in his eighth year serving as the educational leader for the District.
The Office of Innovation for Education is requesting parents, guardians and stakeholders of students in grades 3-12 to share their thoughts regarding a new statewide summative assessment to replace the ACT Aspire exam.
The data collected from this survey will be reported and used within the Arkansas Department of Education and the Office of Innovation for Education. Personal information will remain anonymous unless the person chooses to disclose their information at the end of the survey. Participation is voluntary.
Please click the link below to participate in the survey.
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STATEMENT FROM THE MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Today, Magnolia High School received information of a possible threat of violence. The Magnolia Police Department was called and police officers actively investigated all claims. As of this time, no credible threat has been substantiated and there is no active threat to students or staff.
The Magnolia School District will be diligent in the safety and security of all students and staff on all District campuses. A police presence will be on all school campuses on Thursday, October 28.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The Magnolia School District is aware of a threat toward Magnolia High School last night on a social media platform. School personnel are working with the Magnolia Police Department to resolve the matter. School resource officers are also on campus to aide in the investigation. We appreciate your support and patience.
COVID-19 Protocol Change for K-12 Schools
During a press conference on Tuesday, October 19, Governor Asa Hutchinson in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Health announced changes to the COVID-19 Protocol for K-12 schools. This change is limited to the school setting.
The definition of a close contact in a school setting has changed from within six feet for fifteen minutes to within three feet for fifteen minutes.
Reminder
THREE EXCEPTIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A CLOSE CONTACT TO QUARANTINE:
1. Fully vaccinated – If a person is fully vaccinated and is exposed to a positive case, they are not required to quarantine.
2. 90-day immunity – If a person is in their 90-day immunity window from having been positive and they are exposed to a positive case, they are not required to quarantine.
3. Proper mask wearing – If BOTH a positive case and a close contact are properly masked during the exposure period, the close contact is not required to quarantine.
October Students of the Month were presented their SAU cinch bag, along with a coupon for free ice cream from Magnolia Travel Center, (sponsored by Peoples Bank), a book, and their certificates earlier this month!!
Congratulations to our Students of the Month!!!
Central Elementary will participate in Drug Free Week next week, with the following dress up days:
Drug Free Looks Like ME is the Theme for 2021 Drug Free Week
Monday - Confident
Show your confidence by wearing your favorite hat and sunglasses
Tuesday - Bright and Peaceful
Wear neon colors or dress in your favorite 70’s attire
Wednesday - Independent
Celebrate being independent by wearing red, white, and blue
Thursday - Goal-Oriented
Dress up like the future career you want to have
Friday - A Panther
Show your panther pride by wearing red
October has been declared National Economic Education Month! Magnolia Schools will be celebrating all month long with fun, engaging activities in our schools. Here are some great resources to participate at home! - bit.ly/ecoar21 pic.twitter.com/JkTr7bnbre #PANTHERNATION
Currently, our positivity rate is below 8%. As a result, the requirement for masks to be worn by all school district employees, students, and visitors while inside any school district building, bus, van, or other vehicles is no longer in place.
Masks have proven to reduce the number of quarantines as a result of being identified as a close contact. All protocols for quarantines remain in place, and those individuals not properly wearing a mask and/or those who have not received full vaccination, will be required to quarantine if identified as a close contact. We encourage you to consider continuing to wear a mask to reduce the potential of being quarantined, as well as to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Should the 14-day average positivity rate in Columbia County exceed 8%, this policy will be reinstated.
Partners in Education to host Informational Meeting
Tuesday, October 5
5;30 - 6:30
Magnolia Middle School Cafeteria
Partners In Education to host Informational Meeting
Tuesday, October 5
5:30 - 6:30
Magnolia Middle School Cafeteria
Parent/Teacher Conferences
September 23, 2021
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Information for parent/conferences was sent home earlier this week. Parents have the option to select face-to face, virtual, or phone conferences. These times must be scheduled through your child's homeroom teacher.
If you did not receive the parent/teacher conference notice, please contact your child's teacher to schedule a time to discuss your child's progress .
We encourage all parents to participate!
JOHN WARD SELECTED ARKANSAS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR
During the regularly scheduled Magnolia School Board meeting on Monday, September 13, 2021, Superintendent John Ward was surprised with an official visit from members of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators. AAEA Executive Director, Mike Hernandez presented Mr. Ward with the 2021-2022 Arkansas Superintendent of the Year award. Ward starts this fall in his eighth year as superintendent of the Magnolia School District.
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BUS SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 The following buses will be running late today: Flag Dinosaur Ball Tiger We ask for your patience as we try to get our students home safely. Thank You!
Arkansas Council for Military Children Hosts Annual Military Family Forum.
ATTENTION to parents that have kids riding the Carrot bus:
The carrot bus will not be running tomorrow and Friday (Thursday/Friday September 2nd and 3rd). Arrangements for these days will need to be made for your children. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.
Tomorrow night is game night for the Magnolia Panther's football team, as they travel to Searcy to take on the Harrison Goblins. Let's show our support by WEARING RED!!!!
Parents:
We need your help to limit the spread of COVID-19 as we enter this school year. PLEASE keep your child at home if they are showing any symptoms such as, runny nose, congestion, headache, fever, dizziness, and fatigue. We understand these may be common symptoms for this time of year, but out of extreme caution, we ask that you please keep your child home if they are sick.
Central Elementary Virtual Parent Night
Your child's homeroom teacher will post a Parent Night Video on their Teacher Page before the end of the school day, August 26, 2021. Parents will be able to watch the video at their convenience.
Instructions on how to find the video is posted below.
Magnolia School District Hosts Formal Unveiling of Magnolia Performing Arts Center
The Magnolia School District invites the press and public to attend the formal unveiling of the Magnolia Performing Arts Center on August 29, 2021.
The event will begin with MSD board members and school officials taking part in a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:00 PM.
Magnolia Performing Arts Center viewing is open to the public from 2:15-4:00 PM.
“We are excited to welcome all to the MPAC. Its state-of-the-art design allows the freedom and versatility to showcase a variety of performing arts opportunities. We could not be more pleased with the facility and are excited to share this gem with our community.”—Larry Dunn, Director of Performing Arts.
Contact Information:
Larry Dunn
870.626.0407
mpac@magnoliaschools.net