Congratulations to this week’s Spotlight Teacher, Mrs. Ashley Reed. This is her 6th year teaching 7th grade science, and she is also the MMS quiz bowl coach. Her husband, Dillon Reed, also teaches science at MMS. They have one dog, Daisy, and two cats, Calla and Aster.
She enjoys baking, reading, watching Netflix, trying new restaurants, going to new places, and cheering on the Magnolia Cubs and Panthers! This week, we’re cheering on you, Mrs. Reed!
Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students.
6th grade-Christina Powell
7th grade-Avah Ford
8th grade-Ike Ainsworth
This week’s reward is sponsored by MuleKick.
Congratulations to Mrs. Heather Creech for being this week’s Spotlight Teacher! She teaches 8th grade English and has been teaching for 10 years.
She and her husband, Ronnie, have four children: Amber, Cory, Nate, and Peyton. She also has two grandchildren, Rayney and Dakota.
She enjoys reading, baking, hiking, and singing. She also teaches students in China. Thanks for being an awesome teacher!
Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students.
6th grade-Sophie Smith
7th grade- Kingston Norman
8th grade-Savannah Allhands
Yearbooks are now on sale, to purchase, go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 3254. Yearbooks are $25 or $30 with imprinted name.
Partners in Education
November Volunteer Meeting
Tuesday, November 30
Central Elementary School Cafeteria
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Students in Mrs. Klober’s Cub Academy made bird feeders this week.
Students in Mrs. Reed’s cub academy session today got to take part in a real world example of a chemical change by making butter. Students took turns shaking their containers of heavy whipping cream until they had butter and buttermilk. Afterwards they enjoyed the fruits of their labor on crackers!
Conferences Today
This week’s Spotlight Teacher is Coach Dustin Bakenhus. This is his 7th year in education, and his third year in Magnolia as the head softball coach, assistant junior high volleyball coach, and teaches 7th grade PE and health.
He is married to his wife, Shelby. He enjoys officiating travel softball and high school football. He is a former Division 1 softball umpire for the Southland Conference and the SEC.
Coach Bak does an outstanding job inspiring all the female athletes at MMS and MHS to #BeElite
Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students. Their reward is sponsored by Magnolia Domino’s.
6th grade- Kawther Khafajialshmkhi
7th grade- Mason Browning
8th grade- Cartavion Curry
Congratulations to Donna Chastain, this week’s MMS Spotlight Teacher of the Week! Mrs. Chastain has been teaching for 26 years. She currently teaches 7th grade math and Pre AP math.
She has a “crazy” husband, two sons, two daughters-in-law, and two awesome granddaughters. She loves to do crafts, sew, and travel to see her granddaughters and the Razorbacks. We are thankful for your positive attitude and dedication!
Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students. Their reward is sponsored by Magnolia Domino’s.
6th grade Alliyana Davis
7th grade Tyce Jackson
8th grade Charlie Stewart
MAGNOLIA SCHOOLS TO HOST NEWLY APPROVED VACCINE CLINIC
The Magnolia School District will hold first-time Covid vaccination clinics for newly approved student age groups on Friday, November 12. Students aged 5-11 on November 12 will be eligible to receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Eligible students at Central Elementary School will receive their Covid vaccination beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eleven-year-olds at Magnolia Middle School will receive their vaccine on the Central Elementary campus. The East Side Elementary School clinic will begin at approximately 10 a.m.
School nurses will send Covid immunization forms and other vaccine information home with students this week. Immunization forms must be completed, signed by the parent/guardian, and returned to the school office by Wednesday, November 10. Immunization forms can also be obtained at school offices and the District Administration Building.
Parents/Guardians are reminded that students must fall into the 5-11 age group on November 12 to be eligible to receive the vaccine.
Clinics to administer the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be held in approximately three weeks in early December. Additional announcements will be made when a specific date and time is set.
USDA - Columbia County Commodities Distribution
November 18-19
9:00 am
Magnolia Boys & Girls Club
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.
It was cold outside, but it didn’t stop the Hawaiian vibes for Red Ribbon Week yesterday.
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.
https://forms.gle/sivuTsmT3ssjk4dk8
We were seeing double, triple, and more during Twin Day on Wednesday for Red Ribbon Week!
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.
