Education News

By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Three groups from Cave City High School and Middle School were honored for their film making skills at Project Prevent’s Ready, Set, Record Film Festival at the Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock on Feb 22.The students create short 30- 60 second videos warning children and teens of the dangers of nicotine, tobacco and vaping. These students area part of Brandon Haling’s Television Classes. Matthew Sullivan, Ian…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The Highland Band program has evolved every year, earning numerous marching and concert band Superior awards. Last April, the Highland Band won the Inaugural title of 4A State Concert Band Champions. Newly elected District Two State Representative Trey Steimel visited the Highland High School band on Feb. 24 to recognize CC their accomplishments. “When I think back to my high schooldays, which is a heck of a…

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The new Bachelor of Science degree program in digital technology and design at Arkansas State University features several emphasis areas. The program provides students with a combination of skills consisting of design and programming principles, software, and project management. The degree program can be completed on campus or online, or through a hybrid approach. The Department of Art + Design in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication and the Griffin College…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor For the second time in three months the voters in the Highland School District have answered the call to vote. This time in a Special Election on only the8.9 mill increase. Again, on Feb.14, they said no. The Special Election was held because administrators and the board stated there was misinformation presented during the General Election. Kara McEntire, Highland’s Student Services Director, Testing Coordinator, Federal Programs Coordinator…

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Highland Senior Chris Carbone was recently recognized for his participation in Arkansas Governor’s School this past summer. Chris said that it was such a valuable experience for him, and he is so glad that he was able to attend. Cabone summarized his experience. “Governor’s school was a very unique experience. It was nothing like a conventional high school with grades and the like; rather it was a program and concept mainly reliant…

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