Eight Saline County Schools were nominated for the 2020-21 Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH) National Showcase School award, according to a news release from Flippen Group that awards them. For just over 30 years, CKH has brought tools to thousands of campuses nationwide that equip educators to implement transformational processes focused on cultivating student-connectedness, improving school […]
Arvest awards four Saline County teachers $500 each in “We Love Teachers” campaign
Arvest Bank announced Tuesday that four teachers in Saline county have been awarded $500 prizes as part of its “We Love Teachers” campaign. A total of 160 awards, totaling $80,000, are being given this year throughout Arvest’s footprint. The Arvest initiative to honor educators was launched on Oct. 5. Nominations were accepted via the Arvest […]
Try these 7 self-care tips for this Thanksgiving break
Column by Anna Colby – See the archive of Anna’s columns at www.mysaline.com/anna.Thanksgiving is the kick-off to the holiday season. As much as it is a time of kindness, giving, and pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving can also be a source of stress–especially this year as many people debate travel plans and struggle to balance family time […]
Hutchinson says Computer Science enrollment up 847% among Arkansas students since 2014
Enrollment in Computer Science courses topped 10,000 for this school term, a record number of students that is an increase of 6.5% over the previous year and an 847% increase since the 2014-2015 term, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced at a news conference today. The enrollment numbers were taken from Arkansas school districts’ Cycle 2 enrollment […]
Anna’s Avenue Issue 10: Counselor gives tips for seniors making plans for after high school
Deciding where to start after high school can be challenging: here’s some tips for choosing your path! It’s October! That means it’s finally time for Halloween! And that also means the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open! You can complete the FAFSA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. As the new year approaches, now is […]
Harmony Grove Schools outlines procedure for students or staff who contract COVID-19
Harmony Grove Public Schools has published an announcement on Monday to detail the District’s procedures, should a student or staff member become infected with Covid-19 after the start of the new school year. The short version: If staff or a student tests positive, they should contact the school nurse. The nurse will have your close […]
Locals to volunteer homeschool knowledge in video call July 19th to help other parents
Parents, if you’re considering doing homeschooling with your children, there is the opportunity to participate in a video conference with other parents who have lots of experience in this area. A group of local parents are volunteering to share their knowledge to help others navigate the upcoming school year. Carla Hardwick, one of the organizing […]
Monday COVID Update: Dr. Smith addressed rumors about whether masks work
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. There are currently 28,939 cases (up 572, up 1,061 Saturday, up 503 Sunday) • 3 out of 572 in correctional facilities • 6,510 active cases (127 nursing homes, 958 correctional facilities, 5,425 […]
Thursday COVID Update: Education Secretary Pushes School Opening 2 Weeks
Thanks to Ken Yang for this report: Arkansas COVID-19 Update for THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020. Please Continue Being Safe and Practicing Social Distancing. Education announcements today! There are currently 26,052 cases (up 806) • 110 out of 806 in correctional facilities • 5,751 active cases (131 nursing homes, 444 correctional facilities, 5,176 community) • Of […]
If you’re wondering how you’re going to handle school this Fall, Connect Academy for Children has the solution!
If you’re wondering how you’re going to handle school this Fall, Connect Academy for Children has the solution! Choosing Virtual doesn’t mean your child has to be stuck behind a computer screen, all alone for the entire school year. And, it doesn’t mean you have to make a choice between your child’s academic success, social […]
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