We can't think of a better way to wrap up this special weekend than by introducing the newest member of the East Side team! She has already been apart of our family but we are thrilled to call her our newest second grade teacher! "Hey East Side Elementary!! I’m Alli Phillips and I’m so happy to be joining the East Side family as a second grade teacher! I have two... READ MORE >
MJCL will be providing packs of child-friendly food to children to sustain them during the summer break. Summer Dates: June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7Time: 11 am-12 noon Locations: West Side Park, East Side Park, South Side Park, Central School-Magnolia, Emerson Purple Hull Pea Park, Waldo-Railroad track parking lot across form Fire Department READ MORE >
Next up in our Star-Studded New Teacher Spotlight is Miss Ali Hardy! We are thrilled this Panther is coming home! She more than impressed during her internship at Kindergarten this past year and we consider ourselves lucky to call her our newest kindergarten teacher! "Hi everyone! I am Ali Hardy and I am super excited to be a new kindergarten teacher! I recently... READ MORE >
Access AMI packets online by following the link below.https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT UPDATES RELATED TO COVID-19 Lunch DistributionMagnolia Schools will be providing lunches to children of ages 0-18 from Tuesday, March 17 through Friday, March 20. Lunches may be picked up daily at the Central Elementary School cafeteria drive through from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Lunches will also be delivered from 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm to... READ MORE >
The Magnolia School District has been approved for Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) days. AMI days will be used when the school or district is closed due to exceptional or emergency circumstances such as inclement weather, utility outage, or other rare cases. Any additional missed days will be considered make-up days.Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI)... READ MORE >
In light of Gov. Hutchinson’s announcement today regard school closing due to COVID-19, Magnolia Public Schools will be closed beginning Monday, March 15, 2020. As of now, classes will resume Monday, March 30, 2020. Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) is ready and assignments for each campus is on our website. A direct link to AMI assignments is on the... READ MORE >
Magnolia Schools COVID-19 Information We are remaining in close contact with state agencies for guidance regarding COVID-19 and how we, as a district, should respond to ensure our students are kept healthy and safe. We have been advised that our focus should be on keeping schools open unless there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in our immediate area. Any... READ MORE >
Due to growing concerns over COVID-19 virus, the remaining games of the AAA Basketball Finals following the conclusion of the 2A championships on March 12th will be postponed. No games will be played on March 13th or 14th. “After speaking with the Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Department of Education, and the Governor’s office, we have made the difficult... READ MORE >
The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) are providing the following guidance in an effort to help schools prepare in light of the spreading epidemic of Novel Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). School closure decisions will be made in consultation with the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and Arkansas... READ MORE >
Student of the Month- February 1st Grade Geeta Mallik, Sloane Waller, Rachael Freeman, Breccan Primrose, Brooklyn Webb, Triston Cooper, Kade Wilkerson, Alaishya Turner, Raylan Bridges, and La’Trudy Grantt 2nd Grade Judd Caldwell, Amelia Oglesby, Zy’Kirrah Russ, Nariyah Harris, Rilee Murphy, Ava Hunter, Hayden Mallory, Ivy Otwell, Deasia Crocket, and Laura... READ MORE >
During the month of February, students showed COMPASSION (word of the month) by collecting change for CCAPS! Classrooms competed against each other and the winning classrooms were treated to an ice cream party! CCAPS representatives were presented with a check for $2.087! Thank you to everyone who helped with this fundraiser! We are proud of how excited our... READ MORE >
The Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is providing the following guidance in an effort to help schools prepare in light of the spreading epidemic of Novel Coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). Though the current risk to Arkansans is low, the fact of international travel from areas affected by the epidemic requires that... READ MORE >
🎙Staff Spotlight🎙 👨🏫 Coach Odell – Head Boys Track Coach and MKC Physical Education Coach – 26th Year in Education 📚 ❤️Family: My wife Jill and I have three sons. David is a freshman at SAU, John is a freshman at the Junior High, and Garrett is a fifth grader at Central. We also have a lab named Buster. 🐶 👊🏻Personal Philosophy: Get it done whatever it... READ MORE >
We are excited to announce we will be teaming up with Southern Arkansas University as the Panther Partner for March! SAU hit the ground running their first day! SAU athletic teams and Dr. and Dr. Berry greeted students this morning at MKC and East Side car and bus lines. After drop off, each student was personally handed a SAU pencil with a message of... READ MORE >
The Magnolia School District has released the 2020-21 School Calendar and Calendar of Events. The calendar can be viewed on the District website under the State Required Information link or by clicking here: https://5il.co/d86i READ MORE >
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2020 3rd Grade Science Fair Winners Announced! Overall Winner: Clay Gardner 1st Runner-Up Overall: Maeli Hutchinson Physical Science: 1st-Olivia Baker 2nd-Tanner Snider 3rd-Jack Morgan Biological Science: 1st-Anna Waller 2nd-Jax Boreing 3rd-Lincoln Nelson Earth Environmental Science: 1st-Clay Gardner 2nd-Tate... READ MORE >
East Side is proud to announce we will be partnering with First United Methodist Church and Central Arkansas Development Council as February Panther Partners! Panther Partner plans for this month include:-Book Clubs -Book Buddies -Etiquette Classes-Game Day-Community Helper Program -Career Orientation-Stewpot Field TripBe on the lookout for an exciting month with... READ MORE >
Beginning Monday, February 10 through February 28, East Side students, teachers, and staff are encouraged to bring spare change that will be donated to CCAPS to buy food and other items needed for the shelter. The class from each grade (1st-3rd) that brings the most change will receive a special prize! READ MORE >
🎙Staff Spotlight🎙🏕Meet Mrs. Emily Parker – 2nd Grade - Camping Room🏕👩❤️👨Family: “My family consists of my husband Adam and my two dogs, Cooper and Olive.”🐶 🐶 ❤️ Personal philosophy: “… Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 “I 100% believe that whatever trial or challenge you face, God is... READ MORE >
1st and 2nd grade have been working hard on a collaborative art piece with Mrs. Graham! Stay tuned for the final product! READ MORE >
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 3-7, 2020, as National School Counseling Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and their impact on students. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students meet... READ MORE >
Tuesday, February 4th, MJHS Spanish I classes welcomed students from the Kindergarten to come experience and have a great time learning about artist Frida Kahlo. Mrs. Marissa Youngblood earned the right to praise her students and their hard work. “They made all of the decorations to transform this classroom,” she said, “and will facilitate the activities at each of... READ MORE >
We’re thrilled to announce Magnolia PublicSchools’ new app! It’s everything MPS, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteriamenus, news updates, and even emergency notifications.Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/3aO03J4 oriPhone: https://apple.co/2tRYTeO. Push Notifications Turn on Push Notifications and receive... READ MORE >
🎙Staff Spotlight🎙 🏕 Meet Mrs. Lindsey Roberson – Kindergarten – Camping Room ✨ 🎓Proud 2002 Magnolia High School Graduate🎓 👨👩👧👦Family: Mrs. Roberson is married to Brad (MHS Class of 1999). They have a daughter, Aubrey (8 years), who is in 2nd grade at East Side, and a son, Weston (3 years). ❤️ 👊🏻Personal Philosophy: “I always start my day with a spark, and... READ MORE >
A group of 40 East Side Elementary students recently visited Hampton Inn where they were shown behind the scenes of the hotel’s operations, a tour of the hotel, and free reign of the breakfast bar! One lucky student won a free night stay to the hotel with her family! Panther Partners is a volunteer program designed to build effective partnerships between the... READ MORE >
Order of the Eastern Star, Electa #340, from Magnolia, AR recently made a donation of wipes to the Kindergarten Center. Pictured are Jazmine Heard (blue) and Haley Martin (yellow) with Order of the Easter Star and Kindergarten Nurse, Nichole Flemens. READ MORE >
🎙Staff Spotlight🎙👩🏼🎓 Meet Mrs. Emily Dees – Magnolia Graduate (2000) – 15 Years in Education 📚🦠 3rd Grade Math and Science Teacher – Panther Paw Room 🐾❤️Family: “I am now blessed with a big family. My daughter, Sade, and I gained my husband, Jonathan, and Brooke, Jaxson, and Emma last October!”❤️👊🏻Personal philosophy: "If it's not fun, you're not doing it... READ MORE >
Our December Panther Partners spread Christmas cheer this morning by sponsoring a visit from Santa Claus! Santa visited with each student and gave them a special gift! Thank you, Panther Partners! Your generosity is a huge blessing to all of us! December Panther Partners: Greg Rich & Associates Magnolia Group Real Estate Professionals Elite Realty, Inc Title... READ MORE >
A huge THANK YOU to our generous December Panther Partners! They have provided hot cocoa for every student and staff member at East Side Elementary, K-3rd! They have also provided the chocolate bars for each kindergarten student for Polar Express Day and candy canes for all kindergarten and first grade students for when first grade Christmas Carols at the... READ MORE >
East Side ElementaryClass Christmas PartyThursday, December 19, 2019Kindergarten: 2:00 - 2:30First Grade: 12:30 - 1:00Second Grade: 2:00 - 2:30Third Grade: 1:15 - 1:45Please send $3 to your child's teacher to help pay for their class party supplies. READ MORE >