Update

McRae Elementary students explored White County's brand new Janett and Larry Crain Memorial Library! They were thrilled to dive into books, discover cozy reading corners, and enjoy a fresh, inspiring space dedicated to learning and imagination. The library is already sparking a love for reading in our young readers!

The Sidney Deener PTO Fall Fest was an absolute blast! 🎉 From lively SHS cheerleader performances to a charming pumpkin patch, hayrides, and a lineup of fun games, there was excitement at every corner. Families enjoyed tasty treats like popcorn, cotton candy, and delicious hot dogs, generously provided by First Community Bank. Our amazing teachers, PTO team, and families came together to make this event a huge success, creating memories that will last all season. It was truly a fantastic day of fall fun for everyone! 🍂🎃

Students at Westside Elementary got hands-on fire safety training from the Searcy Fire Department! Firefighters guided them through using a fire hose, planning home escape routes, and more. Thank you, Searcy FD, for teaching our students lifesaving skills in a fun and engaging way!

It was a fun day of learning on the History of Searcy Tour for these 4th graders! They made connections and enjoyed seeing many of the places they have been researching for their Next Level projects. Thank you to Amy Burton (Main Street Searcy), Shelly Churchwell & Scott Akridge (White County Historical Society), and The Watson Center & Dr. Claxton (Harding University) for hosting this group and sharing your vast knowledge! We are grateful for community members who are willing to take time to teach our students.

THANK YOU to all who participated in the AJHS annual coin drive benefiting Operation Homefront! This year, JR High students raised an incredible $825.68 to provide Christmas presents for children of central Arkansas active-duty military families. A special shoutout goes to our 8th graders who won the competition and enjoyed an ice cream party.

Beginning November 4th, the new Searcy High School Care Closet will open to provide hygiene products and clothing for any student who may be in need! SHS Students will also be able to sign up to get volunteer hours in the Care Closet. Donations to the Care Closet are welcome! Please contact Jenna Means at jmeans-ct@seacryschools.org for more information. Parents are also invited to reach out if you wish to volunteer to help supervise the Care Closet during school hours.

Searcy Sr. High Boys and Jr. High Girls Cross Country teams earned conference champion titles for 5A East. Your dedication, teamwork, and hard work have paid off in a big way. Congratulations to the teams and to Coach Katie Cooper who was named 5A East Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year!

Sidney Deener Elementary recently received recognition for their innovative use of a data wall to track student progress toward meeting our district's essential standards. The data wall provides a visual representation of student progress, allowing educators to monitor growth and identify areas needing support. This process has enhanced data-driven instruction and fostered collaboration among teachers to support every student's success.