Highland School Board

Tammy Curtis, Publisher Three Highland School Board of Directors are facing contested races in the Nov. 14 Election. The Spring River Chronicle has had numerous calls, messages and emails regarding candidates and questions about where each falls on several topics. We feel it is vital that as a news agency, we provide the information to our readers to make the best selections.  The Spring River Chronicle submitted a questionnaire for each to…

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Bobby Woods On August 9, I, Bobby Woods, will file papers to run for the Highland School Board in the November 2023 election. Part of this major decision is because of the July 18 school board’s decision to take “no action” on a community group’s request to allow public comment sessions at each board meeting without pre-approval of the board.  The current policy requires you to write a letter to the superintendent…

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Michelle Peterson With prayer and contemplation, I’ve decided to run for a Highland School Board position in November of 2023. I’m eager and passionate to file my candidacy. As a parent of three adult children and nine grandchildren, I consider a child’s education one of our most important responsibilities. I’ve spent 25 years in education and I’m a resident in the Highland School District community. My 25 years educating students include 10…

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By Tammy Curtis, Publisher Schools across the state have begun measures to adopt their 2022-23 school calendars. This year, districts have four options for their calendars, all of which must be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Education by June 15. Legislation passed in the 2021 state legislative session provided for varied calendar types. The four options the Arkansas Department of Education has offered to districts include the Traditional School Year Calendar,…

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