Springdale Public Schools

Senator John Boozman visited Parson Hills Elementary School to learn about the district's summer lunch program and other projects being utilized to enhance learning at Parson Hills. Student growth and the district's nutritional programs are another reason Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

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Over 40 students grades 6-8 enjoyed the Bulldog It Up IT Camp last week at Springdale High School. Students learned coding and built mini robots as they learned about future opportunities in technology. Much of the instruction was done by SHS IT Academy students. Great summer learning opportunities are another reason Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

Springdale High School's Jose Vega was named the 2019 Arkansas' Gatorade Male Soccer Player of the Year. Vega is a two time winner of this award.

Georgia Milhelm, a 2019 Springdale Har-Ber graduate, is among 39 national recipients of a Jimmy Rane Foundation scholarship. She will attend Oklahoma State University and major in business. Jimmy Rane is the founder of Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. Milhelm earned a 4.08 grade point average and participated in numerous activities, including debate team, FBLA and the marching band. She plans to play the tuba in the Cowboy marching band. Great scholarships, another reason Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

Students and their families were invited to spend the afternoon at Parson Hills Elementary. The No Kid Hungry Initiative in partnership with Tyson Foods served kids summer meals and had fun activities for everyone to participate in. The event was held to raise awareness about nationwide food insecurity and how to get kids connected to summer meals. #THEChoice

Young Writers Camp, part of the National Writing Project in connection with the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions, is being held this week and next at Shaw Elementary. Great summer educational opportunities are another reason Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

Shaw's Summer Library program is featuring the "I Survived" series. Each week the first 40 students who arrive receive a free book. This week's book is "I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake." Students and their families enjoyed the learning experience. Great summer programs are another reason why Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

Pamela Lock, Lori West, and Shay Hopper completed work with the year 4 cohort of the Arkansas Declaration of Learning program and attended a ceremony at the Clinton Library and celebration at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. #THEChoice

Springdale Athletics is proud to welcome Coach Tommy Deffebaugh as the new Head Boys Basketball Coach at Har-Ber High School! Coach Deffebaugh has 11 years coaching experience at the high school level and 23 years experience at the intercollegiate level. Congratulations, Coach! #THEChoice

Maribel Childress was recognized for her 14 years of service to the AAESP Board. Commitment to service, another reason why Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

Springdale Har-Ber High School's TV Productions teacher Travis Sherman has been named the 2019 Arkys Outstanding Teacher of the Year. The Arkys were created to promote, celebrate, and reward the work of Arkansas Broadcasting students and teachers. Congratulations! #THEChoice

"Root Negative One", the Don Tyson School of Innovation robotics team that won the Inspire Award at the World Championships in Houston, has been selected to represent the United States as Team USA at the World Global Challenge in Dubai in October. The team must raise its own funds. If you would like to help, please see the attached flyer. #THEChoice

Amazing!!! After winning the Inspire Award at the World Robotics Championships in Houston, the Don Tyson School of Innovation "Root Negative One" robotics team has been named the United States' representative at the World Global Challenge in Dubai in October. Five members of the team (including the three pictured) and two coaches will make the trip. The fundraising has begun. Details will be announced through district social media soon. Major congratulations!!! High achievers help make Springdale Public Schools #THEChoice.

Annick Downing of Springdale High School has been named 2019 Arkansas High School Counselor of the Year by her peers in the Arkansas School Counselor Association. She had earlier been named Regional Counselor of the Year. She will be Arkansas' nominee for National Counselor of the Year. Congratulations!!! Great staff is another reason Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

The first day of the Innovation Institute at Har-Ber High School opened with speaker Ray Girdler, Director of Data Use and Privacy for the Arkansas Department of Education, and keynote speaker Alice Keeler, an expert in EdTech integration with introductions from Superintendent Dr. Jim Rollins and Associate Superintendent Dr. Marcia Smith. #THEChoice #i2sdale

Enrollment for students who are new to Springdale High School or Springdale Har-Ber High School is July 1 and August 1 between 8:30 and 11:30 am and 1 and 3:30 pm at the schools.

Westwood students interested in robotics and video games had the time of their lives as their school hosted a week long NERDIES™ camp. Twenty-two students were recommended by their teachers based on their interest in robotics or video game development and their exemplary behavior in school to attend the NERDIES™ camp. They were able to attend the camp free thanks to Jane Hunt Meade donating nearly $8,000 to cover the cost of attendance. Rockline Industries covered the cost of each of the kits that students used to design and build robots throughout the week. Read more here: https://sites.google.com/a/sdale.org/springdale-schools/home/-springdalestories-blog/nerdiestmcampbenefitswestwoodstudents

Springdale School District educators completed the ACE program in partnership with the Springdale Chamber of Commerce. Everyone graduated! Great partnerships are a reason Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice

Dustin Helmkamp, an assistant baseball coach the past 12 years at Har-Ber High School and two years at Springdale High before that, has been named head baseball coach at Springdale Har-Ber High School. Helmkamp played on Springdale High's 1998 state championship team and has been an assistant coach on Har-Ber's four teams that have played for the state title, including the 2018 state champions. Congratulations! #THEChoice