The Warren High School Chess club recently took part in a tournament at the Southeast Arkansas Coop. The Warren team, consisiting of Ivan Pahuamba, Alex Ayala, Kye Turner, and Jimmy Luster, competed against school from across southeast Arkansas. The Lumberjacks won 13 matches out of a total of 17 played. 62 students took part in…
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Hermitage School Board conducts regular business
Members of the Hermitage School Board met October 17 and conducted regular monthly business. The board approved the financial reports and heard reports from Mistie McGhee, Rosalydn Ellis, and Dr. Tucker. The board voted to join a class action lawsuit against JUUL, a vaping company and heard reports on the American Rescue Plan. The board…
FBC Christian School students make donation to Church’s food pantry
FBC Christian School collected 129 boxes of saltine crackers for the First Baptist Church food pantry November 15. Several 4H students helped with the distribution that night. Story submitted by FBC Christian School.
Millage question answered at Monday Warren School Board meeting
Warren School Superintendent Bryan Cornish explained to School Board members Monday night that the recent failure of the millage question in the general election does not mean the millage will decrease. The ballot question for a 41.5 millage rate failed with 812 for and 1,099 against. However, the district was not asking for a millage…
Warren School District reports 1,424 enrolled
Warren School District Superintendent Bryan Cornish informed the Warren School Board during their monthly meeting conducted October 10, 2022 that the current official enrollment for the year is 1,424, which is down 38 from the past year. The racial makeup of the student body is 36.07 percent African American, 34.25 percent white and 26.17 parent…
Warren School Board adopts 2022/23 budget during special meeting
Members of the Warren School Board met September 27, 2022 to consider adoption of the school budget for 2022-2023. First, the board approved an out-of-state trip request and then took the new school year budget under consideration. The following budget was adopted after review and discussion: 1. Total District Teacher Salary/Operating/Debt Service-$12,542,272.14 2. Building Fund/Bond Fund/Academic Facilities-$20,781,166.85 3. State Categorical Funds-$1,958,709,58…
First Baptist Church School students presented program on fire prevention
Warren Fire Chief Chuck Moore and Bradley County Rural Fire Department Chief Eddie West brought trucks from their two departments to do a demonstration for students at First Baptist Church school on Wednesday. The event was held in conjunction with Fire Prevention Month, which is held in October. The public is reminded to check the…
Rural Health Clinic leadership guest speakers at BCEDC Board meeting
One of Warren’s best-kept secrets is the Rural Health Clinic, located across the street from the Bradley County Medical Center’s emergency room. Center Director Paulette Tolefree and Dr. Kristen Dent were the guest speakers at Monday’s Bradley County Economic Corp.’s monthly board meeting. Dent said she is a Mississippi native and Louisiana State University graduate.…
No school for Warren students Monday, October 3
Hermitage School Board purchases new bus
In addition to the routine monthly reports and updates provided, the Hermitage School Board voted to purchase a new 18 passenger school bus at a cost of $44,000.00, Monday, September 12, 2022. The bus to be purchased possesses a lift. Misti McGhee gave the report for grades 7-12 and SIS, and Rosalynda Ellis provided the…
WSD Board makes seven hires
The Warren School District Board met September 6, 2022 and made several hires. Below is the entire list as provided by the District. Classified Hire Recommendations Danielle Howsen – Paraprofessional at ABC Bus Drivers Steed White Shaun Wilson Donovan Thomas (upon completion of background check) Mercedes Glossun (upon completion of background check) Miscellaneous TMya Childs…
Class of 2023 seniors celebrate their final first day of school
The Class of 2023 at both Warren High School and Hermitage High School gathered together Monday morning in their respective communities to celebrate their final first day of school. The Warren group gathered at the Warren Baseball/Softball Complex, while the Hermitage seniors took a photo in front of Hermitage High. Monday, August 15, 2022 was…
Chapel Woods donates school supplies to Eastside
Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation donated school supplies to Eastside Elementary School on Monday. The items included backpacks, airbuds, colors, hand sanitizers and crayon boxes. Shown, from left, are Eastside secretary Becky Walsh, Chapel Woods resident Debbie Halbrook and Chapel Woods admissions and marketing director Lateasha Franklin. Photo by Tim Kessler.
Local banks and SATCO provide luncheon for Hermitage teachers
Local area banks, including Union Bank, First State Bank, and Warren Bank, partnered with SATCO to provide a luncheon Friday, August 12 at the Hermitage Baptist Church Fellowship Hall for Hermitage School District teachers and staff. A good crowd of teachers attended ahead of the start of students arriving on campus Monday.
Back to School Giveaway Friday at St. James A.M.E. Church
St. James A.M.E. Church’s Missionary Society is hosting a Come & Go Back to School Giveaway Friday, August 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited and everything is free. The event will take place on St. James A.M.E. Church parking lot. Students must be in the vehicle upon arrival. Masks are required.
Warren School Board updated on construction of new facilities
After approving the minutes of the previous meeting and hearing from school administrators, the Warren School Board was provided an update on the status of construction of the new elementary school and the basketball arena. The project manager of Clark Contractors was present to provide the presentation. All seven board members were in attendance and were told that…
Hermitage Schools to dismiss an hour early on Wednesdays this year
A noticeable change is taking place this school year throughout the Hermitage School District, as every Wednesday school will be dismissed one hour earlier than the typical day. In the official calendar released Sunday, the school district says that they are implementing “a designated Professional Learning Community(PLC) time” on Wednesday afternoons. This hour without students…
WHS orientation/registration date change, + Eastside, ABC Preschool, Middle School, and Brunson orientation dates
The orientation and registration that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 2 has been moved to Thursday, August 4. The times will remain the same. Only the August 2 date has been changed.
Warren School Board hires personnel
The Warren School Board met Tuesday, July 26 and voted to hire five new members of the school faculty and staff. The following are those approved: Emily Groves-Brunson 5th Grade Literacy M.J. Bradley-ABC Lead Teacher Andrew Sanders-Warren Middle School ALE, Assistant Baseball Coach, Assistant High School Football Coach, Assistant Jr. High Football Coach Katelynn Wedige-School…
Hermitage Schools continuing summer meal service
Warren School Board approves contracts for High School repairs, + new staff hired
Members of the Warren School Board met Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in a called meeting to deal with several matters of business. Six of the seven board members were in attendance. Representatives of Metro Disaster Specialist and the School’s architect were present to update the Board on cleanup and repair activities that have been accomplished…