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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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.
Tuesday was Neon Day for Red Ribbon Week.
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.
MMS kicked of Red Ribbon Week with Disney day yesterday.
MMS kicked of Red Ribbon Week with Disney day yesterday.
Congratulations to this week’s Students of The Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students. Their reward was sponsored by Magnolia Domino’s.
6th grade-Riley Beasley
7th grade- Jamie Kilgore
8th grade- Cassidy McClendon
This week’s Spotlight Teacher is Mrs. Cindy Harrell. She teaches 8th grade social studies, drives the Car bus, and is the 9th grade cheer coach. She has been working in the Magnolia School District for 38 years.
She has two sons and two daughters-in-love, Hunter and Rachel Harrell and Logan and Natalie Harrell. She also has one beautiful granddaughter, Heidi. She enjoys being outdoors, gardening, and mowing. She loves animals, sports, and is VERY competitive. Thanks for being an important part of our campus, Mrs. Harrell!
Red Ribbon Week
Dress up Days
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.
Red Ribbon Week dress up days for NEXT WEEK:
Monday: “A Disney Me is DRUG FREE.”
Dress as a favorite Disney character.
Tuesday: “A brighter Me is DRUG FREE.”
Dress in neon or bright colors.
Wednesday: “A double Me is DRUG FREE.”
Dress as a twin, triplet, or a group.
Thursday: “A Hawaiian Me is DRUG FREE.”
Dress Hawaiian.
Friday: “A School-Spirited Me is DRUG FREE.”
Dress in school colors to support the Panthers.
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 JaKaleigh Carter
7th grade Mason McKenzie
8th grade Ge’Tyren Williams
MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HOLD COVID VACCINATION CLINICS
The Magnolia School District will hold its next monthly Covid vaccination clinics Friday, October 22, for district students and staff. Students aged 12 and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Staff and students may obtain their first or second dose at these clinics. The clinic for eligible high school students will be at 9 a.m. in the lobby of Panther Arena. The clinic for eligible middle school students will be at 1:30 p.m. in the Magnolia Middle School auditorium. Staff across the district may receive the vaccine at either location.
Immunization forms for the vaccine must be completed and returned to the respective campus school nurse's office by end of the day Wednesday, October 20. Parents may pick up immunization forms at the front offices of the Magnolia Middle School, Freshman Academy, Magnolia High School, or District Administration Building.
A BIG thank you to Texarkana Therapy Center for zooming with the 7th grade Pre AP science students during Cub Academy today. Your expertise will be a big help as we continue working on our sensory toy projects.
Retake Day! Tuesday, November 2
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Picture Day ID: EVT4TZBND
No school for students Monday
Magnolia Middle School had PINK OUT days last Friday and this Thursday to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness.
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
Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week at MMS. They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students. Keep being amazing, students! This week’s reward is sponsored by Magnolia Domino’s.
6th grade- Abrielle Brown
7th grade- Cayden Jones
8th grade- Carter Orwell
