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Warren School District Celebrates Successful School Year, Honors Employees and Student Achievement

Warren Teacher of the Year Nominees for 2026.

WARREN, Ark. — The Warren School District held its 2025-2026 End-of-Year Celebration and Academic Review on Friday, May 29, 2026, recognizing student achievement, employee excellence, and another year of growth and success across the district.

All Warren School District employees returning for the 2026-2027 school year will receive up to a $2,500 bonus in recognition of their continued dedication, hard work, and commitment to the students and community of Warren.

Several employees were also recognized during the celebration with annual awards honoring excellence in education and service.

Gray-Weiss Union Bank Master Educator of the Year

Presented by Tricia Wilkinson and Randy Rawls.

Building Nominees

  • Brunson Elementary — April Thompson
  • Warren Middle School — Lori Wardlaw
  • Warren High School — Randi Hasley
  • SEACBEC — Kasey Reep

2025-2026 Gray-Weiss Union Bank Master Educator of the Year

Winner: Deena Hopper, Warren Elementary School teacher

Classified Employee of the Year

Mahogany Tolefree Lewis, District Nurse

Warren Bank and Trust Teacher Excellence Grant

Presented by Ericka Spears of Warren Bank and Trust.

Recipients

  • Sonya Taylor
  • Terri Longing

Service Awards

The district also recognized employees for their years of dedicated service to the Warren School District.

5 Years of Service

  • Haley Aldy
  • Jessica Beaty
  • Tonia Brasher
  • Katy Bryant
  • Rosalynda Ellis
  • Gayla McWhorter
  • Jennifer Outlaw
  • Jacob Roberts
  • Lakeisha Suber

10 Years of Service

  • Christy Cathey
  • Magdalena Ramos
  • Sandra Halley
  • Tammy Huitt
  • Lori Wardlaw
  • Norma Yepes
  • Rebecca Forrest
  • Leticia Galindo
  • Sarah Valentine

15 Years of Service

  • Henry Cox
  • Matt Valentine

20 Years of Service

  • Paula Broome
  • Mary Ann Johnson
  • Vickie Newton
  • Jeannie Rook
  • Amanda Lewis

25 Years of Service

  • Cindy May
  • Kasey Reep
  • Kristi Cooper

40 Years of Service

  • Terri Callaway

Door Prize Donors

The Warren School District also thanked the local businesses, organizations, and community members who generously donated door prizes for the 2025-2026 End-of-Year Celebration. District officials said the support and generosity of the community helped make the event special for staff members.

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