HERMITAGE, Ark. – Hermitage High School announced Wednesday, February 9, 2022 that Sayra Martinez, Grace Smith, Ricky Robinson, and John Robert Ellis will be representing the Hermits at Arkansas Boys State and Girls State as delegates. The programs are an immersive experience in civics education designed for high school juniors. Since 1940, a week-long camp…
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New Hermitage Blessing Box serving those in need(Video Report)
HERMITAGE, Ark. – Organizers, residents, and local leaders gathered in Hermitage behind First State Bank Monday, February 7, 2022 for the official unveiling of the new Hermitage Blessing Box. Built to house food and other essential items available for anyone in need, the Hermitage Blessing Box was the idea of Marisa Gardner. She and her…
Hermitage to use AMI day Thursday, Basketball game at Strong to be rescheduled
Due to the threat of inclement weather and the Winter Storm Warning for Bradley County, HSD will use AMI Day 1 tomorrow, Thursday, 2/3/2022. All students should complete their work as directed by their teachers. Teachers will be available by email from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. to assist students as needed with their assignments. The basketball…
Hermits hit the road at Taylor
Taylor, Arkansas – The Hermitage junior boys, senior girls, and senior boys basketball teams were on the road in action Tuesday evening, February 2, 2022 at Taylor. The Junior Hermit boys won by the final of 28-14. They are now 13-5 overall and 4-1 in conference play. Kyree Miller scored 10 points in route to…
Junior and senior Hermits feature against Emerson Friday night
Hermitage, Arkansas – The Hermitage Hermits faced off against Emerson Friday night, January 28, 2022 at home in Hermitage with games featuring the Hermitage Junior Girls, Senior Lady Hermits, and Senior Boys. In the first game of the night the Hermitage Junior Lady Hermits defeated Emerson by the final of 32-30. Nyasha Tatum led the…
Local students take part in spelling bee
Students from Hermitage School District and Warren School District recently participated in the Bradley County Spelling Bee. In order to participate in the Bradley County Spelling Bee, students had to win first or second place in their school spelling bee. Hermitage Middle School Student, Madison Gage, placed first in the Bradley County Spelling Bee and…
Junior Hermits outscore DeWitt 15-4 in fourth quarter comeback road win, plus Hermitage Senior Basketball report
DeWitt, Arkansas – A superb fourth quarter offensive performance saw the Hermitage Junior Hermit boys take down the DeWitt Junior Dragons by the final of 39-33 Monday evening, January 24, 2022 on the road at DeWitt. The Junior Hermits moved to 12-5 on the year with a conference record of 3-1. Hayden Cathey posted 17…
Hermitage School Board unanimously approves mask resolution
Hermitage, Arkansas – The Hermitage School Board met in regular session January 10, 2022. MInutes and financial reports were presented and approved. Rosalynda Ellis, Mistie McGhee and Dr. Tucker gave their respective reports. By a vote of 5-0, the Board approved the following mask resolution: The mask mandate was modified to stipulate that all staff,…
City of Hermitage has COVID rapid test kits in stock
Hermitage announced Thursday, January 13, 2022 that rapid COVID test kits are now available at City Hall. When arriving to pick up your kit please remain in your vehicle and call 870-463-2209 and a kit will be brought out to you. Each box has two tests. You may get one box for an individual or…
Hermitage schools buying metal detectors
Hermitage, Arkansas – During the regular monthly meeting of the Hermitage School Board conducted December 14, 2021, the board agreed to the purchase of metal detectors. The purchase did not require board approval but they expressed their agreement to make the buy. Normal monthly reports were presented including past minutes, financials and the superintendent’s report.…
Hermitage students compete in local spelling bee
Last Thursday, December 2, 2021, Hermitage Elementary and Middle School conducted the local school spelling bee of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The winners of the 2nd/3rd grade competition were Jackie Hernandez (right), first place; Jensen Harrod (middle), second place; and Anderson Rowell (left), third place; 4th,5th,& 6th grade competition winners were Drake Atkins(right), first…
Hermitage holds Spirit of Christmas event, complete with the UAPB Marching Band
The City of Hermitage held its “Spirit of Christmas” celebration this past Friday and Saturday, December 3 and 4, 2021. The event included a pageant, vendor food trucks, a Christmas dog show, and the main event, the Hermitage Christmas parade. The UAPB Marching Band was a centerpiece of the parade. Saline River Chronicle presents a…
Hermitage Elementary School receives Highly Effective Schools Accreditation
Hermitage Elementary School announced today that it has earned Highly Effective Schools Accreditation from Solution Tree. This accreditation is a significant achievement that reflects Hermitage Elementary School’s commitment to reaching and maintaining the highest levels of educational quality. Hermitage Elementary School earned this accreditation by maintaining and growing identified areas having the biggest impact on…
Hermitage School Board takes personnel actions
After conducting an executive session to discuss personnel, the Hermitage School Board voted to take the following actions: Accepted a letter of resignation from Kala Thornton as cheer sponsor Voted to hire Mistie MGhee as cheer sponsor for the remainder of the 2021/22 school year Voted to partially non-renew Lori McDougald’s contract removing her as…
Hermitage Hermit 2021/22 basketball schedule released
The 2021-2022 Hermitage Basketball schedule, released Friday, October 22, 2021, includes a season tip-off game at Westside Christian November 9, and a final regular season game at Hermitage against Westside Christian February 4. Hermitage’s home opener will be November 12 as the Hermits host DeWitt. The Hermit’s will host an inter-squad pre-season game November 2.…
2020 Census numbers show loss in population for most of South Arkansas
A recent copy of “City and Town” magazine, a publication of the Arkansas Municipal League has listed the 2020 populations of the 500 municipalities of Arkansas, showing Warren’s recorded population as 5,453. This information is provided by the United States Census Bureau. The numbers show the total population of Arkansas at 3,011,534, with 66.5 percent…
Hermitage School Board approves mentors for 2021-2022
In addition to accepting all routine reports, both financial and administrative, the Hermitage school board took action on several items during their October 11, 2021 board meeting. Minutes were approved and the board voted to pay all bills. Other action included: accepted the proposal for the flooring project for Middle School using ESSER funds heard…
Hermitage Beta Club team presents Rotary program
The program for the Rotary Club of Warren on Tuesday, Oct. 19 inside the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church was the Hermitage Beta Club Team. The group of students were the program for Rotarian Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent for Hermitage School District. The students included Easton Parker, Rodrigo Matamoros, Aislin England, and Sayra…
Volunteers needed for Hermitage cleanup effort October 23
Residents of Hermitage are invited to take part in a volunteer cleanup effort at the corner of Main and Highway 63 this Saturday, October 23, 2021. The event is part of the “Keep Arkansas Beautiful” initiative. The program encourages volunteers and community leaders to take part inn the cleaning of communities. For more information on…
Hermitage Kindergarteners presented program teaching good dental care
Two classes of Kindergarteners at Hermitage Elementary joined together with their teachers and Principal to hear a program concerning making good choices, including how to take care of their teeth and receiving regular and good dental care. They were given a package of educational materials and a new toothbrush. Kindergarten teachers Tiffany Curtis and Katrina…
Celebration of life service for Rev. and Mrs. Hernandez set for October 16 in Hermitage
A celebration of life service will take place October 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Primera Iglesia Bautista Hispana in Hermitage, Arkansas for Rev. Ariel A. Hernandez, Sr. and Mrs. Elda Bertha Rodriguez Hernandez.