Education News

Tammy Curtis, Publisher Years of planning, saving and community support came together Aug. 27 as Cave City School District officials, students and community members celebrated the groundbreaking for the district’s new elementary school. Amy Finster, a Cave City graduate and community director for FARCO, the project's construction manager, welcomed those attending the ceremony. “This school and this community helped shape who I am today,” Finster said. “To be here with FARCO, helping…

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Cassaundra Franks is being recognized as the Support Staff Member of the Month sponsored by SABCO Insurance.  Mrs. Franks is the Salem High School secretary and she is in her 4th year at Salem Schools. Terry Franks with Sabco Insurance recognized her with the award.

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Miranda Guffey was recently recognized as the Salem Schools Educator of the Month. This award is sponsored by SABCO Insurance. Miranda is a Kindergarten teacher at Salem Elementary, and she is in her 21st year of teaching. Terry Franks with Sabco Insurance recognized her with the award.

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The Highland Senior Band earned the title of 4A State Honor Ensemble at the 2026 Arkansas School Band and Orchestra State Concert Contest. There were 18 bands competing in Class 4A. Highland had the top score,  making them the state champion concert band. The contest designates an honor ensemble (highest scoring ensemble) in each classification 1A - 7A, with varying numbers of bands competing in each classification. The 4A classification had the…

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Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor & Publisher Today, the day many in Cave City have been anticipating came. As the last ballots were counted at the Sharp County Courthouse on Tuesday. Nov. 18  for the Special Election, the Cave City School District learned that they would be getting a new elementary school. The school at no additional millage cost to the taxpayers of the district. Voters in the Cave City School District voted…

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