KIYA DERRICK AWARDED DERRICK BERRY JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Magnolia High School senior, Kiya Derrick, was recently awarded the first Derrick Berry, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. The Derrick Berry family working in conjunction with the Magnolia Boys & Girls Club presented the $1,000 scholarship to Kiya.
Applicants for the scholarship were required to submit an up-to-date school transcript, two letters of recommendation (1 personal and 1 from a community member), and three essays on the following subjects:
• My Club Experience
• Why Community Service Matters to You
• Your experience overcoming adversity
Pictured: L to R: Chris Ludwig, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia; Chevon Garrard, mother of Kiya Derrick; Kiya Derrick, 2024 Derrick Berry Jr. Memorial Scholarship Awardee; Derrick Berry Jr. family members, Sharee Berry, Derrick Berry, and Tylaa Berry.
FUMC provided a wonderful Subway lunch today for our teachers and staff! Thank you!
Today our teachers were treated to a gift card drawing to some of our favorite local shops! Thank you PIE for helping us spoil our teachers!
Free athletic physicals are scheduled for next Tuesday, May 14th. Transportation will be provided if needed for incoming 7th & current 7th/8th grade athletes at the end of 7th period from the Middle School, and parents will be responsible for pick-up @ Panther Arena. Physical forms will be sent home this week, and the medical history page must be completed and signed by parent/guardian before arriving. Any further questions, please contact Magnolia Athletic Trainer, John Caston @ (870) 901-2584.
Magnolia High School Yearbook Staff recently competed in the Arkansas Scholastic Press Association's annual competition.
Congratulations to Jamila Abbaspour with a rating of Excellence on a Sports Layout;
Jamila Abbaspour and Raegan Anderson with a rating of Honorable Mention on a Sports Layout; Raegan Anderson with a rating of Honorable Mention on a Sports Layout; Ke'niahya Mallory with a rating of Honorable Mention on a Sports Layout.
A special Congratulations to Kaelyn Lindsey, yearbook editor who shares in each of these ratings.
Please congratulate these staff members on their hard work this year and for producing award winning layouts and a Silver Level award of Excellence from Jostens.
Thank you Experience Counseling for providing our teachers with breakfast goodies this morning!
Addison Anderson Receives Mary Brown Florence Scholarship
Magnolia High School senior, Addison Anderson, is the recipient of the 2024 Mary Brown Florence Scholarship. The amount of the award is $1,100, which will be sent to the school of Addison’s choice.
The criteria for this award, which was established in 1998, includes cumulative GPA, number of AP courses taken, ACT score, extracurricular activities, and participation in athletics or band.
Congratulations to Angela Baxley for being a winner at the 2024 Governor's Young Artist Competition. Friday, Angela was honored by the Governor at the Governor's Mansion, where her painting, "This Is Home", has been on display for the past month.
🐾🎈🎓This morning Concurrent U.S. History threw a surprise party for our seniors, Jaylon, Ranaiya, and Ty. FLEX students got in on the fun and helped prepare the party. MHS students are the BEST! 🎈🎓🐾
There are less than 25 yearbooks left to sell. If you have not purchased one yet please get it ASAP. Books are $60 and can be purchased from Mrs. Fish in room 36 on campus. The best time to come is during FLEX. Also look out for a flash sale on the 2022-23 books coming soon!
Earlier this week, these sixth period U.S. History students synthesized the research they gathered from Friday's gallery walk to write comparative essays. They did an amazing job!
Magnolia School District Career and Technical Education Programs would love to hear from you. We are want to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students to best prepare and ensure readiness for post- graduation, whether it be college enrollment, enlistment, and/or employment. This survey is for parents of students currently enrolled in Magnolia School District, as well as employers in the Columbia County workforce.
https://forms.gle/iDveRcmcrfSpVB8S7
Let us know if you would like to help donate items for the Senior All-Night Party!
Congratulations to 2024 Senior Eric Hughes for signing with the Arkansas Army National Guard!
TWENTY MHS STUDENTS MEET GOLD CLUB STANDARD FOR 2024!!!
Gold Club members include: Claire Mayo, Savannah McDonald, Heath Lewis, Caroline Daniel, Beatrice Frasier, Symphonie Campbell, Landon Heinze, Kiya Derrick, Alexander Poulson, Dakota Glover, Jerry Dority, Cheyanne Evans, and Kendall Haire
Not Pictured: Leighton Daniels, Hannah Gunnels, Kaden Herold, Logan Hudson, Hunter Miller, Camden Smith, and Grant Wiggins
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE 2024 MHS PLATINUM CLUB!!!
Members include: Rachel Martin, Morgan Middleton, Magen Bond, Skylar Montgomery, Blake Green, Dixie McKenzie, Brodie Goodwin, Preston Nichols, and Samuel Williams
Not Pictured: Khadija Karim
Please congratulate Ms. Sharon Spence for her 15 years of service to FBLA. Ms. Spence was awarded for her dedication to FBLA at the state convention. Thank you Ms. Spence for all the hard work and dedication you have for FBLA; we would not be where we are as a chapter without you!
MHS FBLA students competed at the State Competition in Little Rock, AR on Monday and Tuesday. Several students placed in the top 4, securing their spot to compete in the National Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL this summer. Please congratulate Reed Kirkpatrick 3rd place in Computer Problem Solving; Michael Poulson 4th place in Introduction to Information Technology; David Burgess and Hayden Reed 3rd place in Coding and Programming. Other students placed in the top 6. Please congratulate these students on their success. Symphonie Campbell 5th place in Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure Auzy Simmons 5th place in Introduction to Financial Math Lydia Braswell 6th place in Gaming Simulation.
Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday (5/1), the 2024 District Art Show will be in the Panther Arena! Come by and see the beauty our Pre-K through 12th Grade artists have created this year!
Looking forward to seeing everyone at parent/teacher conferences tonight from 3:30-6:30 at MHS!
