Magnolia High School

Eleven students at Magnolia High School have earned the distinction of being members of the 2024-2025 Platinum Club. To be eligible for membership in the prestigious club, a student must score 30 or higher on the ACT or be a National Merit or National Achievement Scholarship recipient. Platinum Club members are: Front row left to right, Samuel Williams, Skylar Montgomery, Morgan Middleton, Cheyenne Evans, Michael Boyd. Back row left to right, Quintin Young, Preston Nichols, Blake Green, Brodie Goodwin, and Dixie McKenzie. (not pictured: George Wiggins)

Seventeen students at Magnolia High School have earned the distinction of being a member of the 2024-2025 Gold Club. To be eligible for membership in the prestigious club, a student must score 30 or higher on any of the four subtests of the ACT exam. Gold Club members are: Front row left to right: Beatrice Frasier, Tomoko Schneiderwind, Zoey Robertson, and Brennan Dennis. Back row left to right: Darius Adcock, Hayden Reed, Carter Chambliss, Dakota Glover, and Mackenzie Jackson. (not pictured: Iliana Campos Diaz, Jerry Dority, Jr., Emanie Finkley, David Groguhe, Kendall Haire, Kaden Herold, Logan Hudson, Jayden Young)

Magnolia FFA had an outstanding showing at the 98th Arkansas FFA Convention! Michael Boyd was named the State Champion in Poultry Production – Placement Proficiency! This award recognizes students with exceptional skill and commitment in their SAE projects. Michael’s work in poultry production showcases real-world experience and responsibility in a placement setting. He will now submit his application to the National FFA Proficiency Awards! Our chapter earned the National Superior Chapter Award, honoring our dedication to planning and executing high-quality activities that develop student leadership, promote growth, and strengthen agriculture across three pillars: Growing Leaders, Building Communities, and Strengthening Agriculture. We were also recognized as an Affiliated Chapter, meaning every student in our agriculture program can participate in classroom instruction, a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), and FFA leadership development. Tatum Carter proudly represented us in the Farm Bureau Discussion Meet, engaging in a collaborative conversation on how FFA and Farm Bureau can work together to tackle key issues in agricultural education. Michael Boyd also competed in the Job Interview Contest, putting his employability skills to the test through a challenging application, interview, and follow-up communication process. He represented Magnolia FFA with professionalism and confidence! Connor Waters and Kaiden Hearnsberger received their Arkansas FFA State Degree, the highest honor the state can bestow on a member, recognizing their exceptional involvement, leadership, and growth in FFA. We are PROUD of each of our members and the powerful impact Magnolia FFA continues to make across our school, community, and the agriculture industry.

Here are some behind-the-scenes photos from rehearsal for the spring musical, The Lighting Thief! The show will run May 1st-3rd, and tickets are $5.

Magnolia High School Parents — We want to hear from you! We’re conducting a quick school culture survey to gather feedback from families on what’s working well and what we can improve. It takes less than 5 minutes to complete! 🗓️ Survey closes Friday, April 25 at 4:00 PM English https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=sg_iPgmwxUKn-zYskPpblcxTaC4iK5dBjPMuqjQKiHBUMEdHWloyTlVHQjFOVkxWUkdLUExVSVQ3Qy4u&route=shorturl Spanish https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=sg_iPgmwxUKn-zYskPpblcxTaC4iK5dBjPMuqjQKiHBUNU44QkhHRzk2MlUyTDVYOU9ZRU9IUVJXTC4u&route=shorturl Your voice matters! Help us strengthen our school together.

Last week, a few artists from MHS got to compete at the Arkansas Young Artist Association conference in Hot Springs! These students were Aniya Washington, Shelby Gill, and Bentlee Kinnaird, sponsored by MHS art teacher Mrs. Sandra Richardson.

Don't forget! Parents, encourage your students this week as they take on ATLAS testing!

Magnolia High School FBLA students: Mohammed Alroobi, Alberto Baes, Paris Black, David Burgess, Beatrice Frasier, Ashlyn Gulley, Aiden Jones, Reed Kirkpatrick, Makhia Madison, Kyndall Milliff, Skylar Montgomery, Nouf Nashal, Zoey Robertson, Sophia Sanchez, Auzy Simmons, Joshlin Wiggins, Austin Bega, Tomoko Schneiderwind and Nasir Ahmed (a local homeschooled student). Students who placed in 1st through 4th place have secured a spot to compete in the National Competition this summer in Anaheim, California. Beatrice Frasier—1st place in Healthcare Administration David Burgess, Joshlin Wiggins, and Skylar Montgomery—4th place in Business Plan Mohammed Alroobi and Nasif Ahmed—5th in Coding and Programming Reed Kirkpatrick—5th in Computer Game and Simulation Programming Ashlyn Gulley—6th in Spreadsheet Applications Alberto Baes and Auzy Simmons—7th in Community Service Project Aiden Jones—9th in Impromptu Speaking Kyndall Milliff—10th in UX Design Auzy Simmons was also recognized for completing 3 levels of the BAAs, which stands for Business Achievement Awards. Auzy earned the Contributor, Leader and Advocate Awards. He has one more to complete to be recognized at the National Conference this summer.

Order your yearbook today--copies are limited. Scan the QR code on the flyer to find out more.

Exciting Opportunity for Class of 2026 & 2027! As we prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, Magnolia High School wants to share exciting opportunities coming to our school! This next school year, we will offer concurrent CTE Courses surrounding the chemical industry and construction technology. Students will be trained through hybrid learning experiences, getting students qualified for apprenticeships and careers after graduation. Those interested don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Elam at kelsey.elam@magnoliaschools.net to learn more information and get started on enrollment in a program for next school year!

Students in Ms. Harris’ Advanced World History classes engaged in civil discourse as they presented evidence and reasoning to support historical claims about key thinkers from the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment. After working in research teams for over a week, students debated in two rounds to determine which thinker was the most influential in shaping social, political, and governmental systems over time. Following the debates, individual students will analyze the arguments presented and write an essay adjudicating the claims, ultimately selecting the thinker they believe had the greatest impact.

You can watch the Magnolia Panthers Baseball team live on the Magnolia Panthers Baseball YouTube channel at 5 p.m., https://www.youtube.com/@MagnoliaPanthers/streams And the Lady Panther Softball team live on PanthersTV at 4:30 p.m.! https://www.youtube.com/@PanthersTV/streams

Tonight is the night! Join us at the Magnolia Performing Arts Center from 4:30-6 pm!

You can watch the Magnolia Panthers Baseball team live on the Magnolia Panthers Baseball YouTube channel at 5 p.m., https://www.youtube.com/@MagnoliaPanthers/streams And the Lady Panther Softball team live on PanthersTV at 5 p.m.! https://www.youtube.com/@PanthersTV/streams

Order your copy of the 100th edition of the Magnolian Yearbook today. You can order online at www.jostens.com or in person from Mrs. Fish at MHS in room 36. You can also order it in person at the Panther Proud event Monday, March 17th. Copies of the last couple years will also be available in limited quantities. If you have questions please email yearbook@magnoliaschools.net

📢 Panther PROUD Futures: A Magnolia High School Showcase📢 📅 Monday, March 17, 2025 ⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM 📍 Magnolia Performing Arts Center Lobby Students, parents, and community members—this event is for you! Come explore career pathways, course options, and hands-on student projects at Magnolia High School! Bring your resume to have it reviewed by professionals! Meet with local businesses & industry leaders to explore career opportunities! Talk with teachers & students to see what MHS has to offer! Seniors – Need FAFSA Help? SAU will be on-site for financial aid assistance! 8th–grade students and parents, we would love to see you, too! This is a great chance to learn about the courses and opportunities waiting for you at MHS!

Attention Seniors & Parents of the Class of 2025! We promised something for everyone! SAU will be onsite to help with FAFSA & financial aid questions during Panther PROUD Futures on March 17 from 4:30-6:00 PM! If you need assistance with college funding, make sure to stop by! ✔ FAFSA application assistance ✔ Scholarships & grants info ✔ One-on-one financial aid guidance 📌 Bring your financial documents & get expert help on the spot!

You can catch the Magnolia Baseball team in action tonight hosting Texarkana on the Magnolia Panthers Baseball Youtube Channel tonight at 5 p.m., https://www.youtube.com/@MagnoliaPanthers/streams And the Region III Band Assessment on PanthersTV starting at 4 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/@PanthersTV/streams

Jostens will be here soon! Students are receiving invoices this week if they have an outstanding balance.

We are one week away from our first-ever Panther PROUD Futures event, which will be held on March 17, 2025, in the MPAC Lobby from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Students, parents, and community members, we can't wait to see you and showcase all the opportunities and futures our students can have at Magnolia High School! Be watching this week as we highlight some of the key events for all to participate in! Tag a friend and put our event on your calendar! We can't wait to see you there!