Dragon Weekly

May has arrived... which also means that summer is not far away. The last day of school is Friday, May 24. Between now and then, there is a lot going on in and out of the classrooms. Parents/Guardians, it is important that students are in school everyday.

Stay the Course, Dragons! You've Got This!

ATTENTION PARENTS OF MOUNTAINBURG STUDENTS: The USDA recently approved Arkansas’ 2024 Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) plan. Students who are already individually approved to receive free or reduced-priced meals or who are eligible for SNAP or TEA benefits will automatically receive $120 on an EBT card.

For students who are not already individually approved for free or reduced priced meals or who are not eligible for SNAP or TEA benefits, their parents/guardians must complete an application, and approval will be based on household income.

Parents of students who are not automatically eligible can access the Summer EBT application online or go to a DHS county office to pick up an application. The application form can be turned in at a DHS Local County Office or emailed to SummerEBT@dhs.arkansas.gov. Please do not return these to the school.

If parents or guardians have any questions concerning the Summer EBT program, they should contact the Department of Human Services at the designated Summer EBT Email. SummerEBT@dhs.arkansas.gov

Get your sports caps ready for this summer and next school year! This is a great way to support the MMSBA PTO.

Summer 2024 Registration has started for the Mountainburg Boys & Girls Club!

We would love to host your kiddos and look forward to working with everyone! Attached are informational flyers, but if there is anything you need extra info on feel free to contact us.

Warren Watkins and Mallory Provence were selected to represent MHS at the 2024 Governor's Scholastic Honors Day held on Saturday, May 4 at the Governor's Mansion in Little Rock. This selection was based on their academic achievements while in school.

What is the Accuplacer? "ACCUPLACER helps colleges and workforce training providers gauge student readiness for required coursework and identify areas where students may need additional support to succeed."

A representative from ATU-Ozark will be at MHS on Tuesday, May 14 @ 9:00 AM to administer the Accuplacer.

• The Accuplacer is a valuable tool for students entering college who may not have the ACT scores needed for their math or Composition courses. Scoring high enough on the Accuplacer will help them avoid taking remedial courses.
• MHS students who are interested in taking concurrent courses next year but did not have the required score on the ACT Aspire from Spring 2023 will need to take the Accuplacer.

Parents - If your MHS student wants to take concurrent courses next year, they need to email Mrs. Bradley - jordan.bradley@mountainburg.org. There is also a packet that they need to complete and give to her as well. To get on the list to take the Accuplacer, please let Mrs. Bradley know this week.

The Dragons Baseball Team is headed to the Class AA State Tournament in Palestine-Wheatley on Thursday, May 9. The team will go into the tournament as a 4th seed. They will play Woodlawn at 3:00 PM.

Click HERE for job description of positions that are available for the 2024-2025 school year.

Application Process:

Applications are available at www.mountainburg.org or through the Mountainburg Schools Administration Office at 129 Hwy 71 S W, Mountainburg.

Applicants should submit the following three documents to hrapplications@mountainburg.org

• Letter of Application stating your qualifications and reasons for seeking the position

• Current resume

• Completed application

For more questions about the position contact Superintendent Dr. Debbie Atwell.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER—The Mountainburg School District does not discriminate in employment and education practices relative to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.

The Mountainburg Board of Education meets once a month unless a special meeting is needed. A study session will be held at 5:15 and the business session will be at 6:00 PM. Meetings are held downstairs in the Mountainburg Administration Building.

Any changes regarding meeting dates and/or times will be posted on Facebook and the LiveFeed on the district website.

Meeting Dates:

• July 17, 2023
• August 21, 2023
• September 18, 2023
• October 16, 2023
• November 13, 2023
• December 18, 2023
• January 22, 2024
• February 19, 2024
• March 11, 2024
• April 15, 2024
• SPECIAL MEETING: April 22, 2024
• May 20, 2024
• June 17, 2024

Email: communications@mountainburg.org
Website: www.mountainburg.org
Location: 129 U.S. 71, Mountainburg, AR, USA
Phone: (479) 369-2121
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountainburgps