Dr. Debbie Jones is the Arkansas Superintendent of the Year! She was surprised with the honor this evening at our school board meeting by Dr. Mike Hernandez, Executive Director of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators. This is #whereexcellencelives
Some 1,200 educators applied for a teaching position in Bentonville Schools this spring. Knowing the best consider this district a destination is a true blessing. This week at New Teacher Orientation, we welcomed 150 fresh faces who are ready to get to work! #whereexcellencelives
Welcome, Cooper Elementary School Principal Maribel Childress! Maribel comes to us from Gravette Schools, where she most recently served as superintendent. Her experience in education spans more than 30 years.
Glad you're here, Maribel! #whereexcellencelives
(1/3) It’s an awesome moment when a student is accepted into his or her dream university. @BentonvilleHS Valedictorian Chandra Suda has received scholarships and acceptance letters to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Stanford & Johns Hopkins.
We recently partnered with AR Tech Univ to offer those considering teaching a convenient online pathway. Paraprofessionals employed by Bentonville Schools can now enter ATU's online education program to quickly gain their teaching degrees. #whereexcellencelives
We're doing it again! Join us for our second annual Bentonville Schools' Career Fair! Bring your resume and be ready for on-site interviews. We want to talk to you if you've ever thought of a career in education, educational facilities or school nursing! This is #wherelifeworks
Joining my friend @JohnBoozman in congratulating John Sharp, who is from #AR3!
Proud to have such talented, bright young minds hailing from the Natural State. #NYOUSA@carnegiehall
Congratulations to John Sharp, an outstanding young musician representing Arkansas in the #NYOUSA. He was selected to play viola with talented performers from across the country at @CarnegieHall before sharing his love of music on a tour across North American and Europe.
We like warm hugs! Thomas Jefferson Principal Emily Carlson has shared icy popsicles with our bus drivers all this week when they arrive to pick up TJ students! It's been a scorcher for sure, but we're working to keep all our kiddos happy and hydrated!#whereexcellencelives
Our students are back to school on Wednesday! That means traffic is going to be an issue almost anywhere you travel. Remember to plan ahead. Leave early, put down your cell phone and watch for school buses and pedestrians! #whereexcellencelives
Such an honor to welcome back our teachers this week with Walmart CEO & Bentonville High Grad Doug McMillon! The best is yet to come! #whereexcellencelives
Billy Tipps is the new athletic director for Bentonville Schools. He's a solid coach, veteran AD and all-around nice guy. He most recently served as athletic director in Enid, OK. Make plans to say hello to Billy at one of two meet and greets next week! #whereexcellencelives