Magnolia High School

*Teacher Spotlight* Kaci Myers teaches in our Science department at MHS. Mrs. Myers says, "I love to interact with the students and just encourage them to work hard to reach all the goals they have set for their lives." Thank you for all you do for our students at MHS!

Seniors, waive your application fee and apply to UCA for FREE!

Shout out to Mrs. Katy Nix for the amazing Murder Mystery activity she put together for Mrs. Hamilton’s and Mr. Wootton’s students to practice making inferences.

Do you want to know one way to make a teacher's day? Surprise them with lunch! Thank you to Chicken Express for providing lunch for the MHS faculty today. We are thankful to have community partners that encourage our educators!

Students, make sure you purchase your tickets for the 2022 Winter Formal.

Junior and senior students from Columbia County schools enjoyed the opportunity to visit with representatives from military branches and colleges in Arkansas and surrounding states at Columbia County College Night held on October 18, 2022. College Night is an annual event hosted by Magnolia High School and held at the Reynold's Center at Southern Arkansas University. Junior and senior students from all county schools were invited to attend.

*Teacher Spotlight* Jordan Scrivner joined us in January of this year in the art department at the Freshman Academy. Ms. Scriver says, "I love being able to work with young artists. Art helps students express themselves, problem-solve, and collaborate - skills they will be able to use in other aspects of their lives." Thank you for all you do for our students at MHS!

Congratulations to our Guide for Life winners for October! Ke'Nysiah Lambert (Junior), Romero Frazier (Senior), and Rachel Martin (Junior). These 10-12 MHS students entered a drawing by describing how they handle stress in healthy ways.

Seniors and Senior Student Parents: Are you wanting to purchase a recognition ad for your senior in the yearbook? You can have the yearbook staff here at MHS create it for you or you can go online to www.jostens.com and create it. There are multiple ways to pay for your senior ad including payment arrangements. For more information you may contact Mrs. Fish, advisor at yearbook@magnoliaschools.net The sizes and prices are as follows: full page $295 1/2 page $195 1/4 page $125 1/8 page $65 (this is business card size) Also, yearbooks are on sale right now for $50. you may order from Mrs. Fish in room 36 on campus or you may order online at www.jostens.com Price will increase soon!

Mrs. Cornett and Ms. Vann's class got to participate in the Annual Fishing Derby at SAU Pond. The students caught enough fish to have a fish fry on Friday!

MAGNOLIA CELEBRATES NATIONAL PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION MONTH

The Panthers are on the road tonight vs Hot Springs. Can't go to the game? PanthersTV will be there to stream the game! Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/PanthersTV/featured

White out is happening tomorrow, October 14th!

This Saturday, October 15th, you have a chance to support our MHS fishing team. Please stop by to get your car washed and make a donation to this hard-working team.

*Teacher Spotlight* Susan Massey is beginning her 1st year here at MHS in the math department. Mrs. Massey says, "I chose to be an educator because I love helping students accomplish their goals. I received so much support from my teachers and I want to be that for my students as well. I am an MHS alum and I am glad to be back in Magnolia!" Thank you for all you do for our students at MHS!

Mr. Mancil’s 10th grade English classes had a “spooktacular” genre book tasting today in the media center. Students got to sample books from five different genres, before selecting one for their independent reading.

This week at MHS we are collecting food for the Magnolia Public Schools Food Pantries and Backpack Program. So make sure you pick up an extra package of crackers or pasta this week to donate. Thank you!

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, Oct. 10th. Teachers will be participating in professional development.

Mrs. Cornett and Ms. Vann see over the WOLF Program at the High School. This is a work-based program that meets all students needs while learning job skills that will help after High School. We have started a coffee business for the campus on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The Special Cup is our name, and these students are working hard at preparing, delivering, and maintaining the money.

*Counselor Spotlight* Mary Heinze is in her 3rd year here at MHS as a school counselor. Mrs. Heinze believes that "Students deserve to have adults that believe in them, they need a support system that is vast and diverse. If I can be part of that positive in their lives then I have fulfilled my calling. I am MHS Panther Alum! I believe in our district and I believe in our students. Once a Panther, Always a Panther!" Thank you for all you do for our students at MHS!