Stories tagged with: school
Local high school football teams begin workouts in pads
High schools across the state have clearance to work out in pads as of 12:01 a.m. this past Saturday morning.
The following photo is from the White Hall Bulldog Football Facebook page showing the Bulldogs working out in pads at their scrimmage held on... Read More.
Arkansas Department of Health releases guidelines for school bands and choirs
The Secretary of Health, in consultation with the Governor, has sole authority over all instances of
quarantine, isolation, and restrictions on commerce and travel throughout Arkansas, as necessary and
appropriate to control disease in the state of Arkansas as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. §20-7-109--110.
Based on... Read More.
Arkansas pediatrics group says it doesn’t support statewide return to school
The Arkansas chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics says it does not support a statewide return to school in August, according to a press release.
Recently the AAP released guidance on re-opening schools with a “goal of having students physically present in school” yet... Read More.
Council committee discusses traffic congestion near Edgewood School
By Ray King
With schools set to open in late August, a problem that the city has not had to deal with since schools shut down in March was at the forefront of the discussion by a city council committee Tuesday.
The Traffic and Aviation Committee... Read More.
SeArk College President Steven Bloomberg addresses changes for the upcoming school year
By Ray King
As schools around the country prepare to open next month, administrators, including Steven Bloomberg, President of Southeast Arkansas College, are preparing to do things differently.
Bloomberg appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show and said that the digital divide is deeper than was... Read More.
Barbara Warren discusses school plans for Dollarway and Pine Bluff
By Ray King
On Thursday, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson talked about the reopening of schools for in-person instruction next month.
Friday, Barbara Warren, who is now the superintendent of both the Dollarway and Pine Bluff School Districts discussed the opening plans for both of those districts.
Warren... Read More.
U.S. Pediatricians Call For In-Person School This Fall
The nation's pediatricians have come out with a strong statement in favor of bringing children back to the classroom this fall wherever and whenever they can do so safely. The American Academy of Pediatrics' guidance "strongly advocates that all policy considerations for the coming school... Read More.
Governor describes planning for school in the fall a “work in progress”
By Ray King
The Department of Education and the Department of Health are working on plans to reopen schools for in-class education this fall, and Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday described it as a “work in progress.”
“We plan to go back to school and manage... Read More.
Warren to Serve as Superintendent of Pine Bluff and Dollarway School Districts
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key announced today that Barbara Warren will serve a dual role as superintendent of the Dollarway and Pine Bluff School Districts for the 2020-2021 school year. Warren’s new role will begin July 1. She will... Read More.
Sheridan school district announces 2020 graduation and prom dates
The Sheridan School District has announced their plans for the 2020 Sheridan High School graduation and prom.
“Graduation and prom are two very special traditions in our community,” said Sheridan Superintendent Jerrod Williams. “We are doing our best to honor these traditions for our seniors... Read More.
White Hall school district plans graduation ceremony for 2020 seniors
By Ray King
The White Hall School District is planning a graduation ceremony to honor its seniors, according to Superintendent Doug Dorris.
Dorris said the State Education Department has said previously that schools were barred from conducting any ceremonies until July and the district is making... Read More.
