Your Magnolia Panthers defeated the Mills University Studies Comets and have punched their ticket to the FINALS!!!
GO PANTHERS!!
#PANTHERNATION
5th grade parents: We will be hosting a Beginning Band Informational for parents and guardians of students who are interested in joining 6th grade band. The meeting will be held at the high school band hall, which is the building next to Panther arena. We strongly encourage all to attend to learn more about our band program, how to acquire an instrument, and ask any questions pertaining to our recruitment process. Students will receive an interest form this week that will need to be turned in on Friday, March 11th. See you soon!
In order to accommodate our students, faculty, and visitors, we will dismiss school at 12:00 on Monday, March 7, for the state basketball tournament.
Buses will run upon dismissal.
In order to accommodate our students, faculty, and visitors, we will dismiss school at 12:00 on Monday, March 7, for the state basketball tournament.
Buses will run upon dismissal.
Magnolia School District will be hosting the 4a Basketball State Tournament this week, March 3rd - March 7th. For information regarding the tournament, click the link below:
https://www.magnoliaschools.net/page/2022-state-basketball-tournament
March is National Reading Month, and we want your family to join us in the March RISE Reading Challenge!
For a pdf reader version click the link below:
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1892988/March_Reading_Calendar.pdf
Both Panthers Basketball and LPB progress and play tomorrow in the 4A South Regional Championship!
Ladies play Nashville at 4:00pm
Guys play Watson Chapel at 5:30pm
Go Panthers!!!!!!!
Panthers are going strong today!
LPB Regional Tournament NOW!
Panther Basketball @ 2:30
both available to watch live here: www.scrappersports.com/broadcasts/
Magnolia Swim & Dive competing NOW!
watch live:: https://youtu.be/fJdbgqWEDF4
Magnolia Percussion competing today!
Regional Tournament link: https://www.scrappersports.com/broadcasts
1A - 4A State Swim Meet: Saturday youtu.be/fJdbgqWEDF4 via @YouTube
LARRY DUNN RECOGNIZED WITH STATE CHORAL DIRECTOR AWARD
Larry Dunn, Magnolia High School Choral Director, was awarded the 2022 Arkansas Distinguished Director award at the Arkansas All-State Conference, held in Hot Springs on Saturday, February 19. Dunn was one of twelve individuals nominated for the award.
To be nominated for the award, nominees must be active choral directors, with a minimum of five years’ experience in a junior high/ middle school or senior high school in Arkansas. They must be active members of ArkCDA, and must participate in events sponsored by the ArkCDA. Directors must have received a composite Division I rating in sight-reading and concert at region CPA in at least three of the past five years and must be directors whose choral programs clearly demonstrate a high level of activity, student interest, and community involvement.
Attention Panther Nation
The Regional Tournament in Nashville has been cancelled for today due to weather. It will resume tomorrow. All games will occur at the same times.
GO PANTHERS AND LPB!!!!!
Magnolia High School Head Boys Basketball coach, Ben Lindsey, was recently recognized as the 4A-8 Conference Coach of the Year. Lindsey is in his third year as the Panther head coach and has won the award all three years. His three-year record is 73-1! Congratulations Coach!
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY
After one year with Magnolia School District, we are honored to announce our very own Coach Williams has been named the 4A-8 Girl’s Basketball Coach of the Year!
Thank you so much for everything you do for our students and representing us so well!
Effective immediately, the board has removed the district's mask policy and specifically included COVID-19 in MSD policy 4.34 Communicable Disease and Parasites. Any positive COVID-19 cases will be handled under the guidance of MSD policy 4.34. In addition, the board voted to terminate contact tracing by the district.
Effective immediately, the board has removed the district's mask policy and specifically included COVID-19 in MSD policy 4.34 Communicable Disease and Parasites. Any positive COVID-19 cases will be handled under the guidance of MSD policy 4.34. In addition, the board voted to terminate contact tracing by the district.
Click the video link below to watch as Mr. Ward, Derrian Ford, Satiya Rone, and Rachel Ward share the special events that will be held Tuesday, February 15, at Panther Arena.
https://youtu.be/PedCUoZEeGE
BAKER SIGNS WITH SAU FOOTBALL
Magnolia High School senior, Jay Todd Baker, recently signed a letter of intent to play football for the Southern Arkansas University Muleriders. Jay Todd finished an outstanding career as a punter/kicker for the Magnolia Panther football team. While playing for the Panthers, Baker was a two-time All-Conference and All-State selection. He was named the 2021 5A South Outstanding Punter/Kicker and selected to play in the 2022 FCA Arkansas vs Texas All-Star Game. During his high school career, Baker averaged a remarkable 41.3 yards per punt and had an 89% conversion rate for his field goals and extra points. He also scored 157 points for MHS during his career. Jay Todd is the son of Carey Baker and the late Jamie Baker.
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK IN ARKANSAS
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 7-11, 2022 as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and how students are different as a result of what they do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students meet their college and career aspirations.
The Magnolia School District recognizes the contributions of nine school counselors employed by the District. Each day these counselors make significant contributions to lives of our children. The District greatly appreciates the remarkable work these counselors do to provide a positive influence on the future of all students. The Magnolia School District counselors include:
Judy Barham – Kindergarten Center at East Side
Anissa Franks – East Side Elementary School
Carisa Owen – Central Elementary School
Karnesia George – Central Elementary School
Brandi Young – Magnolia Middle School
Kelly Ribble – Magnolia Middle School
Tracy Card – Magnolia High School Freshman Academy
Mary Heinze – Magnolia High School
Jill Callicott – Magnolia High School
