Magnolia High School

To make our commencement ceremony at MHS this week a success, we have the following reminders for those who plan to attend.

We appreciate PIE for coordinating and providing all kinds of goodies this week for our teachers at MHS!

Our MHS teachers were spoiled today with fajitas for Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you, Farmers Bank and Albermare, for the great meal, drinks, and sweet treats!

Free athletic physicals are scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd, beginning after school. 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 next week, and the medical history page must be completed and signed bythe parent/guardian before arriving. Any further questions, please contact Magnolia Athletic Trainer, John Caston @ (870) 901-2584.

Regional Baseball and Softball Tournament Information Dates: May 8 – 10, 2025 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oiYhDomsJu1ryp4p7 Ticket Information: Admittance is by digital ticket only and can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA Adults and Students – $6.00 Children 5 and below – Free Bracket information: Baseball https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/baseball/brackets/11591 Softball https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/softball/brackets/11702

Last week, students in Ms. Harris’ World History classes expanded their communication skills as they presented findings in their research of innovations of the Industrial Revolution.

MHS students, along with students from other schools, participated in the Today's Youth Tomorrow's Leaders program this school year. Students gained leadership skills, made new friends, toured local businesses, & learned about the many nonprofit organizations in our community.

You still have time to go to Panther Arena to see our district art show! Tonight there will be an artist reception from 5:00-6:00. We hope to see you there!

This afternoon is your last chance to catch "The Lightening Thief" performed by our very talented MHS students. Show begins at 2:00pm in the MPAC.

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.

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.

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.

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.