Nearly 400 single parents receive Spring 2023 scholarships from ASPSF

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) awarded 383 scholarships to single parents for the Spring 2023 semester.  Totaling just under $400,000, the scholarships are combined with services, such as mentoring and financial planning. ASPSF’s model creates a support system designed to help low-income single parents stay in school, graduate with a degree…

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund accepting Summer 2023 scholarship applications

Monticello, Ark. – Eligible single parents are invited to apply for Summer 2023 scholarships at aspsf.org/applynow. The deadline to apply is March 15. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) awards scholarships up to $1,200 to eligible single parents who are attending college or obtaining technical training. A full list of eligibility guidelines is available at aspsf.org/eligibility.…

Weevils run through Tech on Parent and Family Day

MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello football team took down Great American Conference foe Arkansas Tech University on Saturday for a Parent and Family Day victory. The 35-17 victory over the Wonder Boys push the Weevils to a 3-1 record on the season. UAM came out of the gate strong in Saturday evening’s GAC match-up, being the…

Understanding the infant formula shortage and tips for impacted families

LITTLE ROCK — A nationwide shortage of infant formula is impacting families across the United States. For mothers who rely on formula to provide critical nutrition for their newborns, it’s important to proceed with caution for their child’s health and safety. Bryan Mader, extension professor and health specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division…

Attend SEACBEC parent-teacher conference, have a chance to win an Adirondack chair

Parents of students at SEACBEC of Warren are encouraged to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, October 26, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Teachers can be contacted during that time period by phone at 870-226-6920 for those unable to attend. For those visiting in-person, you will have a chance to win an Adirondack chair made…

Warren parent-teacher conference coming next week

Eastside Elementary and Brunson Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 25 from 3:00-7:00. Parent teacher conferences will be in-person unless the parent requests a virtual or phone conference. Warren Middle School, Warren High School, SEACBEC and ABC Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on October 26 from 3:00-7:00. Parent teacher conferences will…