WSD discusses personnel matters

WARREN, Ark. – The Warren School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 10, 2023, to discuss various personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, and certified hire recommendations. The meeting took place at the district’s administrative headquarters. Retirements: Regina Scroggins, the Brunson Elementary Principal with 37 years of service, is retiring. Resignations: The board…

Mainline Health CEO talks to Warren School Board about possibly setting up a school-based clinic

Warren School Board approved the 2023-24 certified salary schedule Monday night, which under the state LEARNS Act sets a base salary for teachers at $50,000. The schedule includes an additional $2,000 for teachers already making $50,000. Salaries for administrators were also raised by $2,000. At the end of the meeting, Superintendent Bryan Cornish said, “As…

Warren School District receives donation of flags from Woodmen of the World Insurance Agency of Camden

WARREN, AR – On Tuesday morning, April 4, 2023, the Warren School District announced that the Woodmen of the World Insurance Agency of Camden had generously donated flags to each of the district’s campuses. The donation included both United States flags and Arkansas flags, which were given to four campuses in total. The campuses that…

Updates given on Elementary construction and High School repairs at Warren School Board meeting

Warren School Superintendent Bryan Cornish gave an update on construction activities at Monday’s Warren School Board meeting. He said footings had been poured at Warren High School and that hopefully, school personnel could move back in it by the first of August. At Lumberjack Arena, a canopy and handicapped lift are in the process of…

Southark Spotlight: Community effort underway to promote the joy of reading

It’s time for a new episode of Southark Spotlight, our monthly series which sits down to discuss someone, some business, or organization that is making an impact in South Arkansas. This month we sat down with Rhonda Williams of the Warren School District to discuss the RISE Community Award Program. Please enjoy the following article:…

Read Across America Week celebrated in Warren Schools

Article submitted by Warren Middle School: WMS will celebrate Read Across America Week this week.  Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday we will have community members join our celebration by coming in throughout the day reading to students, speaking to our students on the importance of reading in their lives, reading books and presenting information.  On Thursday…

Hermitage School Board conducts February business

The following are the complete minutes from the February 13, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others…

Superintendent Cornish says new Elementary School should be ready for 2023/24 year

Superintendent Bryan Cornish announced at the Warren School Board meeting Thursday that Warren High School Principal Tiffany Gathen was nominated for Principal of the Year through the Arkansas Association of Secondary School Principals. Honors also went to Angela Marshall, who left the board after serving for 21 years. She was presented with a plaque of…

Hermitage School Board conducts January meeting

The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the H.S. Cafeteria. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Mary Hamilton; Kevin Reep; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; and Rosalynda Ellis, K-6 Principal/SIS. …