This article is as told by Matthew Shepherd, a Social Studies teacher from Bauxite High School: Tuesday, January 5, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of the fire that destroyed the original Bauxite High School. I was 27, entering my second year as a teacher in the Bauxite School District, and was married for just over […]
Apply until Jan 8th for WOW Scholarship for survivors of domestic violence
WOW (Women’s Own Worth) is accepting applications for 2021 Education Scholarships. This annual effort is an outreach to advocate, support, and help educate those affected by domestic violence. Apply at the link below, until Friday, Jan 8, 2021. WOW will be notifying recipients the week of January 15, 2021. (Scroll down to read more.) WOW […]
Bauxite Sophomore Athlete Dies in Vehicle Crash Saturday
Bauxite sophomore student Kayla Bubbus passed away Saturday, January 2nd after a vehicle accident on Hilldale Road in Alexander. The Collegeville Fire Department stated that it was an accident with entrapment in the curves of the road (map below). Med Flight, Med Tran and City of Bryant assisted. This area is outside the city limits […]
Make your 2021 so much better than 2020 in these 5 ways
New Year’s day is coming up this Friday, marking the end to a long and grueling year. But as we begin 2021, there is new hope of healing for the community. If 2020 has shown us anything, it’s that we have the resolve to endure the challenges life throws our way. My hope for Saline […]
Bryant Students Communicate with Astronauts in NASA In-Flight Downlink
Students at Bryant Public Schools had the opportunity to take part in a virtual NASA In-Flight Event. On December 10, several Bryant classes tuned in as Nettleton STEAM Intermediate School students had a conversation with the astronauts aboard the International Space Station through a shared downlink. The International Space Station has been home for astronauts […]
5 Astronomical Events Arkansans Shouldn’t Miss in December
It’s the most wonderful time of the year–even for astronomical events! December features some of the longest nights of the year, giving us plenty of opportunity to admire the moon or glimpse a shooting star–if we can brave the freezing cold weather, that is. If you do decide to brave the weather, bundle up in […]
Benton School Board to meet Dec 14th with full agenda
The Benton Board will meet Monday, December 14th at 5:30 p.m. at the Benton Professional Development Center, 211 N. Border St. The agenda outline is below. To see the full agenda with supporting documents, visit this link. Watch for updates at www.facebook.com/bentonschools. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Establishment of Quorum III. Pledge of Allegiance […]
State program provides shade trees for Parkway Elementary playground
As recipients of the 2020 Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program, Parkway Elementary received five large hardwood trees for their campus. The STOP program, an initiative of the Arkansas Forestry Commission, began 18 years ago to help lower adult skin cancer risk by reducing childhood exposure to direct sunlight on school playgrounds. The STOP program […]
UA Little Rock to make several financial and academic allowances to help students attend college
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has waived its student application fee and initiated other efforts to ease the financial burden for incoming college students and their families. “At UA Little Rock, we are always looking for ways to enhance opportunity for prospective students,” Chancellor Christina Drale said. “We are easing some of the […]
Cheer Hornets with #PaintTheTownBlue signs Dec 5th as they head to State Championship
Order your Hornets sign and cheer on the football team Saturday morning as they head to Little Rock for the championship game! The Bryant Hornets are going to the State Championship again, and the Greater Bryant Chamber of Commerce is providing a way for residents and businesses to show school spirit, while supporting scholarships. Collect […]
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