February Newspaper Issues

Kingston
Jasper
Prescott
Deer
Hazen
Lonoke

An unspoken abuse

Many students in the school experience an abuse that is not openly acknowledged. Discussions about abuse usually include physical, emotional, mental and sexual abuse, but not verbal. Click here for rest of story.

Band suffering participant shortage

The previous year the high school band had 98 students. Since there wasn’t an active beginning or intermediate band, there weren’t any new students to add to the students lost to graduation and mixed schedules. Click here for rest of story.

Uniform policy not performing as expected

The debate on if uniforms are effective is never ending. The Arkansas State Board Association (ARSBA) states several reasons why uniforms are beneficial, while others can argue these purposes are irrelevant. (editorial) Click here for rest of story.

Athletic and academics have been in the ESD a long time.

Both are great for the school and gives the school a great reputation, but, let’s face it, the school puts more emphasis on the athletic part than the academics. Click here for rest of story.

Band has new teacher; learns to read music

This year’s KHS band, including the new band teacher Mr. Walter Jenkins, is working on new performances, raising money, conducting after school practices, and learning to read music. Click here for rest of story.

JHS Homecoming Court announced; basketball team wins Homecoming game

On November 5, Homecoming was a night to remember for the maids and the basketball teams, where there was victory on the court and in the Homecoming royalty. The Pirates walked away with winning all the games against the Eagles that night. Junior maid Catrina Santana was crowned Sr. Queen, while freshman maid Michelle Mata was crowned Jr. Queen. Click here for rest of story.

JHS celebrates Homecoming with Spirit Week

Every year there is a spirit week to kick off for the big game, the Homecoming game. Spirit week consisted of Roll Out of Bed Day, Cameo Day, Hat Day, Crazy Day, and Black and White Day. Click here for rest of story.