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MAGNOLIA SCHOOLS TO HOST NEWLY APPROVED VACCINE CLINIC The Magnolia School District will hold first-time Covid vaccination clinics for newly approved student age groups on Friday, November 12. Students aged 5-11 on November 12 will be eligible to receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Eligible students at Central Elementary School will receive their Covid vaccination beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eleven-year-olds at Magnolia Middle School will receive their vaccine on the Central Elementary campus. The East Side Elementary School clinic will begin at approximately 10 a.m. School nurses will send Covid immunization forms and other vaccine information home with students this week. Immunization forms must be completed, signed by the parent/guardian, and returned to the school office by Wednesday, November 10. Immunization forms can also be obtained at school offices and the District Administration Building. Parents/Guardians are reminded that students must fall into the 5-11 age group on November 12 to be eligible to receive the vaccine. Clinics to administer the second dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be held in approximately three weeks in early December. Additional announcements will be made when a specific date and time is set.

USDA - Columbia County Commodities Distribution November 18-19 9:00 am Magnolia Boys & Girls Club

WARD RECEIVES STATE REPRESENTATIVE RECOGNITION During the November 1 Magnolia School Board meeting, Arkansas State Representatives David Fielding and Lane Jean presented Magnolia Superintendent, John “Skipper” Ward, with a citation that recognized him as the 2022 Arkansas Superintendent of the Year. The citation valued Ward’s leadership abilities, communication skills, professionalism, and community involvement. The Arkansas House of Representatives directed the citation and was signed by Representatives David Fielding, District 5; Lane Jean, District 2; DeAnn Vaught, District 4; and Speaker of the House, Matthew Shepherd. John Ward is in his eighth year serving as the educational leader for the District.

The Office of Innovation for Education is requesting parents, guardians and stakeholders of students in grades 3-12 to share their thoughts regarding a new statewide summative assessment to replace the ACT Aspire exam. The data collected from this survey will be reported and used within the Arkansas Department of Education and the Office of Innovation for Education. Personal information will remain anonymous unless the person chooses to disclose their information at the end of the survey. Participation is voluntary. Please click the link below to participate in the survey. https://forms.gle/sivuTsmT3ssjk4dk8

STATEMENT FROM THE MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT Today, Magnolia High School received information of a possible threat of violence. The Magnolia Police Department was called and police officers actively investigated all claims. As of this time, no credible threat has been substantiated and there is no active threat to students or staff. The Magnolia School District will be diligent in the safety and security of all students and staff on all District campuses. A police presence will be on all school campuses on Thursday, October 28. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The Magnolia School District is aware of a threat toward Magnolia High School last night on a social media platform. School personnel are working with the Magnolia Police Department to resolve the matter. School resource officers are also on campus to aide in the investigation. We appreciate your support and patience.

COVID-19 Protocol Change for K-12 Schools During a press conference on Tuesday, October 19, Governor Asa Hutchinson in conjunction with the Arkansas Department of Health announced changes to the COVID-19 Protocol for K-12 schools. This change is limited to the school setting. The definition of a close contact in a school setting has changed from within six feet for fifteen minutes to within three feet for fifteen minutes. Reminder THREE EXCEPTIONS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A CLOSE CONTACT TO QUARANTINE: 1. Fully vaccinated – If a person is fully vaccinated and is exposed to a positive case, they are not required to quarantine. 2. 90-day immunity – If a person is in their 90-day immunity window from having been positive and they are exposed to a positive case, they are not required to quarantine. 3. Proper mask wearing – If BOTH a positive case and a close contact are properly masked during the exposure period, the close contact is not required to quarantine.

October Students of the Month were presented their SAU cinch bag, along with a coupon for free ice cream from Magnolia Travel Center, (sponsored by Peoples Bank), a book, and their certificates earlier this month!! Congratulations to our Students of the Month!!!

Central Elementary will participate in Drug Free Week next week, with the following dress up days: Drug Free Looks Like ME is the Theme for 2021 Drug Free Week Monday - Confident Show your confidence by wearing your favorite hat and sunglasses  Tuesday - Bright and Peaceful Wear neon colors or dress in your favorite 70’s attire  Wednesday - Independent Celebrate being independent by wearing red, white, and blue Thursday - Goal-Oriented Dress up like the future career you want to have   Friday - A Panther Show your panther pride by wearing red   

October has been declared National Economic Education Month! Magnolia Schools will be celebrating all month long with fun, engaging activities in our schools. Here are some great resources to participate at home! - bit.ly/ecoar21 pic.twitter.com/JkTr7bnbre #PANTHERNATION

Currently, our positivity rate is below 8%. As a result, the requirement for masks to be worn by all school district employees, students, and visitors while inside any school district building, bus, van, or other vehicles is no longer in place. Masks have proven to reduce the number of quarantines as a result of being identified as a close contact. All protocols for quarantines remain in place, and those individuals not properly wearing a mask and/or those who have not received full vaccination, will be required to quarantine if identified as a close contact. We encourage you to consider continuing to wear a mask to reduce the potential of being quarantined, as well as to limit the spread of COVID-19. Should the 14-day average positivity rate in Columbia County exceed 8%, this policy will be reinstated.

Partners in Education to host Informational Meeting Tuesday, October 5 5;30 - 6:30 Magnolia Middle School Cafeteria

Partners In Education to host Informational Meeting Tuesday, October 5 5:30 - 6:30 Magnolia Middle School Cafeteria

Parent/Teacher Conferences September 23, 2021 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Information for parent/conferences was sent home earlier this week. Parents have the option to select face-to face, virtual, or phone conferences. These times must be scheduled through your child's homeroom teacher. If you did not receive the parent/teacher conference notice, please contact your child's teacher to schedule a time to discuss your child's progress . We encourage all parents to participate!

JOHN WARD SELECTED ARKANSAS SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR During the regularly scheduled Magnolia School Board meeting on Monday, September 13, 2021, Superintendent John Ward was surprised with an official visit from members of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators. AAEA Executive Director, Mike Hernandez presented Mr. Ward with the 2021-2022 Arkansas Superintendent of the Year award. Ward starts this fall in his eighth year as superintendent of the Magnolia School District.

Scott Nipper , less than a minute ago BUS SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 The following buses will be running late today: Flag Dinosaur Ball Tiger We ask for your patience as we try to get our students home safely. Thank You!

Arkansas Council for Military Children Hosts Annual Military Family Forum.

ATTENTION to parents that have kids riding the Carrot bus: The carrot bus will not be running tomorrow and Friday (Thursday/Friday September 2nd and 3rd). Arrangements for these days will need to be made for your children. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.

Tomorrow night is game night for the Magnolia Panther's football team, as they travel to Searcy to take on the Harrison Goblins. Let's show our support by WEARING RED!!!!

Parents: We need your help to limit the spread of COVID-19 as we enter this school year. PLEASE keep your child at home if they are showing any symptoms such as, runny nose, congestion, headache, fever, dizziness, and fatigue. We understand these may be common symptoms for this time of year, but out of extreme caution, we ask that you please keep your child home if they are sick.