Dragon Weekly

Our 33rd and 2024 Miss Mountainburg has been crowned!! Congratulations Abbey Griffith!

Abbey was also the recipient of the Commitment to Volunteer Award, Overall Photogenic Award, Director's Choice Award, and Overall Evening Gown Award. These awards total to $150 in cash prizes plus Abbey will receive a $300 scholarship and a $200 Keeper of the Crown Award upon graduating from MHS. Abbey was our 2023 1st Runner-Up and will receive a $200 scholarship as well.

Other award winners from the 2024 Miss Mountainburg Pageant:

• Audience Choice Award: Elizabeth Joslin
• Be Yourself Award: Jada Dooley
• Carl D. Rogers Outstanding Athlete Award: Olivia Prothro
• Academic Award: Olivia Prothro
• Overall Casual Wear Award: Elizabeth Joslin
• Overall Evening Gown Award: Abbey Griffith
• Overall Interview Award: Alisha Linder
• 2nd Runner-Up: Elizabeth Joslin
• 1st Runner-Up: Alisha Linder

Congratulations to all the young ladies for a job well done this evening

and to all of the award winners.

It takes a team to put together the pageant each year. I couldn't do this event without all these individuals being willing to help each year: Sue Holcomb, Amy Ortlieb, Dama Smith, Allyson Ree, Narissa Griffin, Mary Hecox, Diane Osburn, Scott Organ, Becky Dean, Anna Dean, Cathy Wasko, Michelle Henson, Judges who volunteer their time, Members of the Senior Class and Parents, current title holders, Laurel Hyman, Colette Ross-Horne, Natasha Hamilton, Heritage Photography, Backstage Assistants for each Contestant, Mountainburg Schools Maintenance and Custodial Crews, and MHS Administration and Staff. Thank you for always being there to step in to help and do what is needed.

We are also very fortunate that through the Miss Mountainburg Pageant, the contestants have opportunities to win cash awards and scholarships. Below is a graphic that lists the awards and the sponsors of the awards for the 2024 pageant. Thank you to everyone who donated to help continue these awards and establish two new awards this year.

It was a great weekend of pageantry in Carl D. Rogers Gymnasium. 34th year in 2025 for the Miss Mountainburg Pageant! -Mrs. Christian, Director

Feedback is important to any organization or following an event. Dr. Atwell has put together a survey to gather your input concerning student and community engagement. Complete a survey for each campus at which you have a child attending. Your prompt attention is very much appreciated.

School Choice is the program authorized by the Arkansas General Assembly in The Public School Choice Act of 2015, which allows parents to apply for their child’s admission to participating school districts other than the one in which they reside. The Mountainburg Public School District will accept eligible students from other school districts under the School Choice program during the 2024-25 school year.

Click on the title above to be taken to the School Choice page on the Mountainburg Schools website.

Get your sports caps ready for this summer and next school year! This is a great way to support the MMSBA PTO.

Summer 2024 Registration has started for the Mountainburg Boys & Girls Club!

We would love to host your kiddos and look forward to working with everyone! Attached are informational flyers, but if there is anything you need extra info on feel free to contact us.

Join the Kids Heart Challenge at Mountainburg Elementary! Our goal is to rally all families to join our team, learn Hands-Only CPR, and build awareness in our community around heart health for the American Heart Association!

Ready to join? Sign up, make a lifesaving donation, and start Finn’s Mission by downloading the free app for iPhone or Android, or registering online: Mountainburg Elementary Kids Heart Challenge!

Want to see why students are buzzing Kids Heart Challenge? Watch the Official Kick Off Video!

The heart of the matter:
One family saved a life with Hands-Only CPR that they learned from Finn’s Mission. Hands-Only CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double or triple a victim's chance of survival. We want to build our local community of real life-savers with our Mountainburg students & families!

Coach King's Economics students are learning about Supply and Demand.

Mr. Hall’s classes are finishing the year in the shop. Students are involved in many projects.

Mrs. Christian will meet with all the students attending prom on Wednesday, April 24 during Grind to go over expectations.

Click HERE for job description of positions that are available for the 2024-2025 school year.

Application Process:

Applications are available at www.mountainburg.org or through the Mountainburg Schools Administration Office at 129 Hwy 71 S W, Mountainburg.

Applicants should submit the following three documents to hrapplications@mountainburg.org

• Letter of Application stating your qualifications and reasons for seeking the position

• Current resume

• Completed application

For more questions about the position contact Superintendent Dr. Debbie Atwell.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER—The Mountainburg School District does not discriminate in employment and education practices relative to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.

The Mountainburg Board of Education meets once a month unless a special meeting is needed. A study session will be held at 5:15 and the business session will be at 6:00 PM. Meetings are held downstairs in the Mountainburg Administration Building.

Any changes regarding meeting dates and/or times will be posted on Facebook and the LiveFeed on the district website.

Meeting Dates:

• July 17, 2023
• August 21, 2023
• September 18, 2023
• October 16, 2023
• November 13, 2023
• December 18, 2023
• January 22, 2024
• February 19, 2024
• March 11, 2024
• April 15, 2024
• May 20, 2024
• June 17, 2024

Email: communications@mountainburg.org
Website: www.mountainburg.org
Location: 129 U.S. 71, Mountainburg, AR, USA
Phone: (479) 369-2121
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mountainburgps