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Fans asked to celebrate USA Day spirit day this Friday at Warren vs. Stuttgart
As the Warren Lumberjacks host their first home game this Friday night, September 10, 2021 against the Stuttgart Ricebirds, fans are being asked to show school spirit by wearing red, white, and blue to support USA Day spirit day. Warren vs. Stuttgart kicks off at 7:00 p.m. CST at Jim Hurley, Jr. Stadium in Warren.…
1,490 students enrolled in Warren Schools K-12
New enrollment data recently released by the Warren School District shows a community educational institution growing in diversity. According to Warren School District Superintendent Bryan Cornish, there are approximately 1,490 students currently enrolled within the Warren School District. That number includes grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. The reason that number is stated as approximate is…
WHS elects 2021/22 Student Council
Hermitage School Board votes to mandate masks indoors and on school buses in fight to curb COVID-19 spread
The Hermitage Board of Education voted 6-0 Thursday evening, September 2, 2021 to require masks to be worn when indoors at any Hermitage Schools building where social distancing of six feet is not an option as well as on school buses. Thursday’s meeting was a special called meeting specifically for the discussion of possibly updating…
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month at the Warren Branch Library
September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Warren Branch Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning. There is nothing more empowering than signing up…
UAM remembers former Chancellor Fred Taylor
Monticello, Ark. – Dr. Fred J. Taylor, former chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Monticello, passed away August 27, 2021 in Little Rock. Dr. Taylor served as chancellor from 1977 until 2004 and was the longest-serving chief executive in UAM’s history. Before he came to UAM, he worked for the University of Arkansas at…
UAM alum comes home to teach Ag students
MONTICELLO, Arkansas – It’s been more than a decade since Lonni Davis taught in a classroom environment. In that time, many things have changed, but one thing hasn’t: identifying the students’ goals and helping them succeed. Davis began her teaching career at the high school level. Now a decade later, she embarks on a new…
How to stay informed for Warren School District Parents
There are multiple ways for Warren School District parents to stay in the loop on what’s going on within the district. First, be sure to sign-up for the E-Notes Notification Center. Second, download the WSD mobile app. And connect with the School District via the several district encompassing Facebook Pages. There is a page for…
Library to start after school programs in September
Warren Branch Library has announced that they will begin their after school programs, Lego Club and Adventurescape during the month of September. According to staff, each program will be held once a month. Lego Club is set to take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m. for children ages 7 and…
Agricultural Economics classroom beats trading stocks
By Lon Tegels MONTICELLO, Arkansas — It’s taken a few years, but professionally Brian Deaton is stepping outside his comfort zone. For the first time in his life, the 44-year-old native of Texas has left his home state. Deaton and his family chose Monticello, Arkansas, to put down roots. Deaton decided it was time to…
COVID vaccination clinic scheduled for August 26 for WSD eligible students and staff
Hermitage School Board takes actions for 2021/2022 year
The Hermitage School Board met Monday, August 9, 2021 and conducted business in preparation for the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. After taking care of all routine monthly business and hearing updates from the administrative staff, the board approved a resolution for contract disclosure for Collin Wilkerson and Tracie Richard. Both employees are related…
Jason Wallace named Warren School District Resource Officer
The Warren School District and the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office have announced the hiring of former local law enforcement officer Jason Wallace as the Resource Officer for the Warren School District. Jason has previously worked for the Sheriff’s Office and the City of Warren Police Department. He has extensive law enforcement experience of over 20…
August 12 Open House at Hermitage Elementary
Hermitage Elementary School will host an open house event Thursday, August 12, 2021 prior to the beginning of the new 2021/2022 school year. Attendees should arrive during their assigned time slot. Last names beginning A through M are to attend between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. For those with a last name beginning with N…
JA of Warren holding school supply drive for students in need
Junior Auxiliary of Warren is currently hosting a school supply drive to support children in need for the 2021/2022 school year. Those wishing to donate supplies may drop off the goods at either Farm Bureau, the Junior Auxiliary booth during Saturday’s farmer’s market, or with any member of the Junior Auxiliary of Warren. The group…
Warren School Board votes to mandate masks as COVID remains a threat
Six of the seven members of the Warren School Board were present Monday evening, August 9 for the monthly meeting of the board. President Jerry Daniels presided. The board had a full agenda and conducted a list of routine business, including approving past minutes, financial reports and hearing from the various school administrators. The last…
UAM hires Conservation Social Science Instructor
MONTICELLO, Ark.- The needs of people and wildlife aren’t always a good fit. Animals need habitat, and humans need space. It’s a conflict of nature. In the end, something has to give. But for Dr. Elena Rubino finding a solution is her challenge. “We need to understand how to balance ecological and social objectives to…