Education News

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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Ozarka College is currently accepting applications for the fall 2023 Licensed Practical Nursing(LPN) programs. LPN applications will be accepted through April 1, 2023. For fall 2023, Ozarka LPN cohorts will begin in Melbourne, Ash Flat and Mountain View. To apply, go to the Ozarka College website at www.ozarka.edu and click on “Apply for Admission”. Select Technical Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing as your intended college major. For additional information, please contact the…

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