Springdale Public Schools

By Mary Jordan
Springdale Public Schools

Andrew Brownfield downplays his role as an instructional assistant at Harp Elementary School, yet his presence in the school cafeteria April 5 may have saved first-grader Holland Voss’ life.

“I appreciate the opportunity to be recognized, but I am just glad that I could help,” Brownfield said April 26 following the school’s monthly award ceremony.

Holland and Brownfield reflected on the incident that introduced the two for the first time.

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By Mary Jordan
Springdale Public Schools

Seven visually impaired Springdale Public Schools students experienced the historic April 8 total solar eclipse in Morrilton at an event featuring NASA representative Denna Lambert.

Lambert, who is blind, is the lead for NASA’s Early Stage Innovations and Partnerships program. Originally from Little Rock, she’s been at the forefront of advocating for inclusivity in space exploration and technology.

“She is an innovator and has broke so many glass ceilings,” said Christi Dixon, Arkansas Chapter Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired board member.

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"Total Eclipse: A Visually Impaired Experience" is a mini-documentary produced by the Springdale School District Communications office. It follows seven visually impaired Springdale Public Schools students' journey to Morrilton, Ark., on April 8, 2024 to experience the 2024 total eclipse.

The Springdale Today podcast capped off its first year of production with three Podcast Award of Merit awards.

Be sure to checkout these award-winning podcast episodes.

Springdale graduate RJ Iban shares his experience representing the Marshall Islands at the 2024 Micronesian Games, where he earned two gold and a silver medal.

Also featuring: Josh Rivers, Springdale High School wrestling coach.

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Sisters and Springdale Public Schools’ teachers Ally Passmore of Parson Hills Elementary School and Jennifer Worthy of Sonora Elementary School discuss their amazing kidney transplant experience.

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"Hudson Sis-Stars": Springdale Today records on location from Springdale High School with sisters and record-breaking student-athletes Charleen and Carolinda Hudson and Head Girls Basketball Coach Heather Hunsucker.
"Excellence in Education": Amy Allen of Bernice Young Elementary School discusses being selected as Arkansas’ only finalist for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for K-6 Mathematics.

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In this heartfelt six-minute video, seven graduates from the Aviators Class of 2024 share their most memorable school experiences. Through sincere interviews, they talk about the teachers who inspired them, the classmates who became friends and the experiences that shaped their journey. They also reflect on the unwavering support of their families during this crucial stage. This video captures the essence of their educational journey, celebrating the effort, friendship, and dreams that drive them toward the future.

Cafecito + Charla con Maribel is a free weekly video program that produces informative and educational videos for families and students in Spanish. Cafecito + Charla, Coffee and Chat with Maribel in English, was established in 2021 with the mission of strengthening the connection between schools, families and the community. Cafecito + Charla is hosted, produced and directed by Springdale Public Schools Communications staff member Maribel Tapia, who draws her inspiration and passion for equity in education from her immigrant parents and her personal experiences as a first-generation English language learner.

Watch Cafecito + Charla HERE.

Springdale Today is a free weekly podcast produced by the Springdale Public Schools Communications office on topics relevant to the Springdale, Arkansas, community. Episodes are released Wednesdays at noon on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.

Watch Season One HERE.