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…
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…
The Highland School District received a donation to their backpack program again this year from the Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry program. AHFH was established to:-Let Arkansans share the harvest of an abundant resource with Arkansans who are hungry-Provide a much needed FREE, low-fat, high protein food source to the many feeding agencies and organizations across Arkansas-Create a “Provider Purpose” for hunters who participate, allowing them to give back and share their…
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…
Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor For the second time in three months the voters in the Highland School District have answered the call to vote on an 8.9 mill increase for the Highland School District. Again, they said no. 2,297 voters turned out in the largest school Special Election in Sharp County history. The millage failed with 1602 voters rejecting the millage and 693 voting in favor of it. This is nearly a…
