Education
District gives report to the community
Posted: September 25, 2009 9:43 a.m.The Elkins School District gave a report to the community on Sept. 15 with an invitation to the public to attend the event at the high school cafeteria with the district's board members, teachers and administrators.
Board approves bonus policy
Posted: September 25, 2009 9:42 a.m.After the special report to the community on Elkins schools test scores on Sept. 15, the Elkins Board of Education reconvened in the board room to take care of other school busi-
Huntsville board member attends last meeting after 18 years
Posted: September 25, 2009 9:41 a.m.Dale Phillips was honored by the Huntsville School District at its September meeting with a plaque and many thanks for his 18 years of service to the school district.
Elkins recognizes good school bus passengers
Posted: September 25, 2009 9:40 a.m.The Elkins Transportation Department has decided on a monthly basis to recognize those students that display "Perfect Passenger" behavior on the bus.
Flag education program begins 21st year in Arkansas
Posted: September 19, 2009 2:08 a.m.During the spring term of the 1988-1989 school year the state's major veteran's groups participated in the first state-coordinated effort to introduce Arkansas school children to flag etiquette and to the proper way to show respect to the American flag.
St. Paul Elementary holds Tally Rally
Posted: September 19, 2009 2:07 a.m.The St. Paul Elementary School students' first Tally Rally of the year was on Friday, Sept. 4.
Volunteers help at library
Posted: August 27, 2009 8:43 p.m.Sheila Burnett is the first of many volunteers who will be involved at St. Paul School in various areas this year. Burnett is helping in the school library and plans to volunteer throughout the year working on the Teen Read Program, processing books, helping decorate the library, and assisting with the Parent Center.
Local high school students beat state average on ACT
Posted: August 27, 2009 8:41 p.m.Average composite scores on the ACT college readiness exam for students in the Prairie Grove and Elkins school districts exceeded the state average by more than a point. On Wednesday, the ACT group released information about national and state trends on the results from the spring 2009 tests. The ACT exam is made up of four subject tests, which are English, math, reading and science. Students can score 1 to 36 on any individual subject test, and the average of all subjects forms the composite score. The state average score for Arkansas was 20.6 and the national average score was 21.1 for 2009 high school graduates.
HIPPY announces graduates
Posted: August 6, 2009 8:27 p.m.The Home Instruction Program for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) has announced its 2009 graduates.
Greenland school holds registration
Posted: August 6, 2009 8:27 p.m.Greenland Middle School registration /orientation for the 2009-2010 school year is scheduled on Monday, Aug. 10, at the high school cafeteria. This will be a group registration, so it is necessary for all students to attend at the assigned times: 8th grade -- 9 a.m. 7th grade -- 11 a.m. 6th grade -- 2 p.m. 5th grade -- 5:30 p.m During registration, lockers will be assigned and locks will be available for rent at $1. Schedules and student handbooks will be handed out, along with other necessary forms and information.