Springdale Public Schools

TIFFANY DYKES NAMED HAR-BER CHEERLEADER COACH Former University of Arkansas cheerleader Tiffany Dykes has been named cheerleader coach at Springdale Har-Ber High School. She replaces Jamie Bunting, who is moving to Benton. “I’m excited, thrilled and honored to be trusted with this responsibility at Har-Ber High School,” Dykes said. Dykes was a four-year cheerleader at the UA and captained the squad during her last two years. She has operated a cheer youth academy in Springdale, served as cheer coach at Shiloh Christian and helped guide competitive choreography at Springdale High School, Central Junior High and Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Mo. “We’re excited to have Tiffany and the experience she brings to the position,” said district athletic director Wayne Stehlik. “She is a perfect fit to continue the success developed by Jamie Bunting with Har-Ber’s cheer program. We are very grateful to Jamie for the great foundation she established and for creating wonderful memories for Har-Ber’s cheerleaders and their families.”

Lakeside assistant principal Chelsea Jennings has been named National Assistant Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. She is only the second assistant principal from Arkansas ever to win the honor. The first was current Lakeside principal Dr. Michael Shepherd, who was assistant principal at Springdale Har-Ber High School at the time. “Since hearing the news I have had a smile from ear-to-ear,” said Jennings, in her fifth year as Lakeside assistant principal. “I’ve also shed a few happy and emotional tears. I am honored to be recognized among so many deserving and talented administrators and I am excited to represent the work we do in Springdale to support every child. “I know this award brings with it an important responsibility and opportunity to use my voice to shape the future of education, a task I accept with pride and gratitude.” “We are overjoyed with the accomplishment of Chelsea Jennings,” said Springdale Superintendent Dr. Jared Cleveland. “She has worked her way from teacher to curriculum specialist to assistant principal with a focus on impactful curriculum that nurtures the whole child. She has been and will continue to be a leader on all levels. She is an outstanding educator with a brilliant future.” Ron Nozoe, NASSP chief executive officer, said, “We are proud to recognize Chelsea Jennings as the 2021 NASSP Assistant Principal of the Year for her tremendous leadership in developing a positive school culture to ensure the well-being and safety of her students, their families and their community. We salute her drive and efforts to prioritize the social-emotional well-being of her students through innovative solutions and continued advocacy.” Shepherd added, “This is such a great honor for someone who works so hard to provide opportunities for kids. We’ve known for a long time how special Chelsea is. It’s good for the state and nation to be able to see the wonderful things she does for our school.”

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Olive is the new therapy dog at Hunt Elementary. She is only six weeks old and will be trained and ready to go by the time school resumes in August. "She will be able to go into our classes," says principal Michelle Doshier. Smith Elementary and Hellstern Middle School also have new therapy dogs. #THECHOICE.

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Olive is the new therapy dog at Hunt Elementary. She is only six weeks old and will be trained and ready to go by the time school resumes in August. "She will be able to go into our classes," says principal Michelle Doshier. Smith Elementary and Hellstern Middle School also have new therapy dogs. #THECHOICE.

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Brandolyn Peterson of Bayyari Elementary is one of 25 Arkansas teachers and the only one from Northwest Arkansas to be selected for the High Quality Teacher Cohort beginning in the fall of 2021. Sponsored by the Arkansas Department of Education, it is a nine month program that provides a coach and mentor for each of the teachers in learning Marzano's instruction practices. Peterson said, "I hope to bring high quality teaching methods back to the teachers of Springdale." Congratulations, Brandolyn! Amazing teachers help make Springdale Public Schools #THECHOICE.

Here are some GREAT tips to help you finish the year STRONG! Nothing like a little motivation on a Wednesday. We got this Springdale family! #FinishStrongSPS

Do you love mountain biking? Well come join the Springdale Trailblazers mountain bike team for a try it out day. For all Springdale students grades 6-12. Requirements: Must have have a mountain bike and helmet Please bring a hydration pack (water)! ¿Te encanta el ciclismo de montaña? Ven y únete al equipo de bicicletas de montaña Springdale Trailblazers para un día de prueba. Para todos los estudiantes de Springdale grados 6-12. Requisitos: Debe tener bicicleta de montaña y casco. ¡Por favor traiga un paquete de hidratación (agua)!

All Arkansans aged 16 and over are now eligible for COVID vaccines, and UAMS Northwest can help anyone in the community to get vaccinated There is a vaccination center at UAMS Northwest. Anyone can request an appointment by calling 479-332-0222 or visiting https://vaccinesignup.uams.edu/nwaclinic. Marshallese and Spanish Speaking staff will be available when people call and on site during the vaccinations. Todos los habitantes de Arkansas de 16 años o más ahora son elegibles para las vacunas COVID, y UAMS Northwest puede ayudar a cualquier persona de la comunidad a vacunarse Hay un centro de vacunación en UAMS Northwest. Cualquiera puede solicitar una cita llamando al 479-332-0222 o visitando https://vaccinesignup.uams.edu/nwaclinic. El personal de habla hispana y marshalés estará disponible cuando la gente llame y en el lugar durante las vacunaciones.

Springdale Rotary Club president Greg Collier and Aaron Qualls of Sonic present Sonic gift cards to custodians at Hunt Elementary. Springdale Rotary and Sonic partnered to provide gift cards for over 750 district workers, including custodians, bus drivers, maintenance workers and cafeteria staff members. Great partnerships help make Springdale Public Schools #THEChoice.

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Testimonial Tuesday! Great advice from teacher Amanda Craddick #FinishStrongSPS

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Students at T.G. Smith Elementary raise their hands in excitement to answer the next question! Teachers are always happy to see students' faces on Monday! Let's have an EPIC week Springdale Schools! Here are some smiles to brighten your day. #THEChoice

WE CAN DO IT! Let's #FinishStrongSPS Give your best effort!

Noah Seiter (middle), Nathan Womack (left) and Reese Bell (right) finished first, second and third among over 1,500 competitors in the Stukent national social media marketing competition. Their business and marketing teacher, Laurie Jennings, said, "Our kids are super competitive and I am, too. They put a lot of work and hours into the competition." The students created posts for fictional companies, raising money for the companies. Seiter raised $750,000, Womack raised $537,000 and Bell raised over $400,000 (not real money) in the competition. Seiter was rewarded with a check of $1,500 from Stukent. Womack was awarded $1,000 and Bell earned $500. Congratulations! Amazing for one school to have the top three finishers from the entire country. Celebrated students help make Springdale Public Schools #THEChoice.

For the fourth time in six years Har-Ber High School's debate program has won the Arkansas Mock Trial championship. Har-Ber defeated Conway in the final match of the competition. The winning team included Pedro Manon, Trey Bowerman, Gerson Melton, Alea Billingsley, Brayden Hartwig and Patrick Kingston. Their coach, Joel Brown, said, "It was nice to win. We had two teams and one eliminated the other in round four. Both teams have pretty awesome students." Har-Ber will compete in national competition May 13-15. #THEChoice