Dragon Weekly

The public is always invited to attend any board meeting that is held. Please understand that the audience at a board meeting is not allowed to freely speak. These meetings are not conducted as open floor public meetings.

If you have further questions regarding this, please email Dr. Atwell - debbie.atwell@mountainburg.org.

Be sure to get your 2022 Dragon Yearbook ordered!

Personalized books can be ordered online through Friday, April 15. After that, orders can be placed through May 15 online, but can not be personalized.

The baseball and softball teams will be selling Dragon Gear for the upcoming season.

Below is the order form so you can see what is going to be available.

• Order forms will go home with MES students on Friday.
• Order forms will be available in the MMS and MHS offices.

Contact Coach Pense - zach.pense@mountainburg.org or Coach Gregory - brittany.gregory@mountainburg.org to order.

You can never have too much Dragon Gear!

Don't worry! Due to missing several days of your shopping opportunities at the MES Book Fair, the Fair has been extended through Thursday, March 3!

The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is pleased to launch the ACT NOW campaign, the next generation of the No Limits campaign. The ACT NOW campaign encourages Arkansas high school students to take advantage of opportunities to take the ACT multiple times. Taking the ACT more than one time can result in increased scores, ultimately increasing opportunities for scholarships and admission to colleges, universities, and trade schools. Taking the ACT multiple times also provides students with opportunities to reflect on what they have learned to determine the best course to prepare for life after high school.

The link below will take you to a poster that has other links to information for parents and students. There is also a QR code that can be scanned for information.

Hi! I just wanted to take a quick minute to introduce myself. My name is Carsyn Jones and I am a senior this year at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. I have been incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to complete my internship at Mountainburg, and I have really enjoyed getting to know the students, staff, and community!

In terms of education, I graduated from Alma High School in 2018, before continuing my education at UAFS. I love reading and writing and I can’t wait to share my passion with my students! I also love dance and I have taught at M Collective in Alma for the past three years. I am super excited to begin my teaching career in the school district!

*Ms. Jones will be a 9th-12th grade ELA teacher at MHS beginning in August.*

We have an opportunity to offer free ACT Prep virtually on March 11 from 9:00 to 12:00. This is a first come first serve opportunity and open to all students in high school but preference will be given to older students if we have to limit attendance.

If you are interested, please complete the attached form.

Dragon Character Word of the Week:

Patience: The ability to wait for a long period of time without being annoyed; To accept, or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

The spring semester is a very busy time for students at MHS. Seniors are gearing up to receive their diploma in May!

All year, seniors have received emails about scholarships. These have also been posted in the Class of 2022 Google Classroom that Mrs. Daniel has set up.

SENIORS AND PARENTS:

• If your senior receives confirmation that he/she is awarded a scholarship, please make a copy of that letter and have it dropped off to Mrs. Daniel.

Please contact her if you have any questions regarding your student's transcript, registering for the ACT, and scholarships.

January and February virtual workshops are available through College Access Initiative plus an updated Resource page.

Also, the application for summer ACT and Jumpstart are now available.

Check out the CAI Virtual Workshop Menu HERE.

Check out the CAI Resource Page HERE.

To learn more about the Multicultural Center, check HERE.

Arkansas Valley Electric invites all area high school juniors to apply for the 2022 Youth Tour.

AVECC will have two high school juniors participate in the 2022 Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid educational trip to Washington, D.C., from June 17-23.

Students selected to participate will have an opportunity to earn a $5,000 scholarship. Applications are now open to all juniors enrolled at a local high school or homeschool whose parents or guardians are AVECC members.

Youth Tour is a leadership-based opportunity for students to connect with their community and cooperative. Two students will represent AVECC as they join students from electric cooperatives across the nation in Washington, D.C., to learn about cooperatives' impact on rural communities. Students will have an opportunity to meet Arkansas' congressional delegation visit historic sites, such as Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian Institution, Arlington National Cemetery, the Lincoln Memorial, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the U.S. Capitol.

At its core, Youth Tour is a grassroots campaign to bring awareness of the endless opportunities available to the next generation of rural leaders.

Brandon Fisher, AVECC Technology and Communication Manager, stated, "It is vital for our youth to learn how they can advocate for their communities. They can learn these life-changing skills by building relationships from across the nation."

AVECC Multimedia Intern and former AVECC Youth Tour participant Emily Staton shared, "Youth Tour is a pivotal moment that will change your perspective on how our country functions both locally and on a national scale."

Please note: COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place. Youth Tour will follow pandemic travel guidelines set by the airlines, Washington, D.C., and Virginia.

We look forward to meeting students from across the River Valley. For more information or if you have questions, please feel free to reach out to me at 479-213-7377.

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Email: communications@mountainburg.org
Website: www.mountainburg.org
Location: 129 U.S. 71, Mountainburg, AR, USA
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