Springdale School District

CHELSEA JENNINGS NAMED ARKANSAS JUNIOR HIGH ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR Chelsea Jennings of Lakeside Junior High has been named Arkansas Junior High School Assistant Principal of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators. In her fifth year as assistant principal at Lakeside Junior High, Jennings taught two years at J.O. Kelly Middle School and six years at Springdale High School before becoming a district TOSA (teacher on special assignment. “I was surprised, excited and a little shell shocked when I found out,” said Jennings, a University of Central Arkansas graduate. “I am proud to represent Lakeside, the Springdale School District and the state of Arkansas, especially considering there are so many great educators in our state. “This award is the result of a strong collaborative culture at Lakeside. Our principal, Dr. Michael Shepherd, has been a mentor to me, and our faculty members are amazing. They are not afraid to take risks.” Shepherd said, “Chelsea has all the ideals of leadership. She is an outstanding leader, colleague and friend.” Springdale District Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland added, “We are very proud of Chelsea. We are excited she is in Springdale and for the work she does every day. Her character shines through in everything she does.” Dr. Mike Hernandez, Executive Director – Elect of the AAEA, presented the award in the Lakeside cafeteria in front of members of the school’s faculty and district administrators. He explained, “The award is given annually to a secondary level assistant principal who has succeeded in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students and has been acknowledged by peers for exemplary contribution to the profession.” Jennings is the fifth honoree from Lakeside during 2020. Joel Lookadoo is the current Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Lauren Willis is the Arkansas Junior High Counselor of the Year, Brian Johnson is the Arkansas Junior High Library Media Specialist of the Year and Rachel Cornett is the Junior High Regional Choir Director of the Year. The whole district working for the whole child is another reason Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice.

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J.O. Kelly Middle School is hosting elementary students with Instructional Assistants and After School Program staff. Students receive instruction from their home schools and have mentors available to help. This is the whole district working for the whole child. #THEChoice

J.O. Kelly math instructor Tania Cardenas connects with her students by Zoom during this week of remote learning. She says, "It's pretty cool! We have been preparing for this all year. It has gone very well so far. Students turn in their work every day. We just started a new unit." Innovative instruction is one of many reasons Springdale Public Schools are #THEChoice

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Have a Happy Thanksgiving from Springdale Schools to your family! #WeAreThankful

Please enjoy these Thanksgiving videos! Including a turkey going BOOOOOOOM! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHEBmi0yiDOo1cuC_hjt4yzWXiM48WD1w

Becca Woods, instructional facilitator at Elmdale, shares why she is thankful. #WeAreThankful

Please enjoy this Phoenix TV Thanksgiving edition from Don Tyson. https://youtu.be/J0w6dUPyhY4

Please enjoy this Walker "We are Thankful" video from Walker Elementary Kindergarten. https://youtu.be/phrnf2ErV4g

Please enjoy this Thanksgiving special from Har-Ber High School. https://youtu.be/6T9u8zn0jFU

Please enjoy this Thanksgiving video from Springdale High School. https://youtu.be/05yBVupT1rY

Please enjoy this Thanksgiving edition from Springdale Today. https://youtu.be/zrfMPRDiCko

Please enjoy this #WeAreThankful video from the JTEConnects. https://youtu.be/X10EQABtsLU

We are thankful for our students and families at Springdale School District! #WeAreThankful

Greetings Springdale Schools Family, Please see the newsletter that announces Remote Learning for November 30th to December 4th. Plus includes important information about ASP, Food Services, Remote Learning tips and much more. https://www.smore.com/w8014

We are thankful for technology to be able to communicate with our families! #WeAreThankful

School Board member, Eddie Ramos, shares what is most important to him during this season. #WeAreThankful