Malvern School District

Congratulations to our Band Students that placed and have an opportunity to play in the All-Region Band! Tristin Browning - 2nd Band 2nd Chair Trumpet Corrinna Phillips - 1st Alternate French Horn Malayza Crawford - 5th Alternate Clarinet They traveled to Lake Hamilton High School on January 26th & 27th to represent the Malvern School District and participated in the ASBOA Region 2 All-Region Band Clinic! We are so so proud of all of our other Band Students who auditioned January 23rd as well: Sophie Roark Riley Holt Ryleigh Nitzke Carly Teeter Dash Crites Rachel Newton Keylee Crites Madison Caradine Dylan Drury Keyon Thompson Jordan Redic We are so proud of each and every one of them! Their hard work certainly does not go unnoticed! YAY BAND and GO LEOPARDS!

Good morning, Leopards! Have you purchased your 23-24 Yearbooks yet? Of course you have! But just in case... Scan the QR Code below, or visit our website here: https://www.malvernleopards.org/o/msd/page/order-yearbooks

Hello Leopards, We are pleased to announce classes resume at normal times tomorrow! Over the past week and a half, icy/snowy weather and flooded bus routes posed safety concerns. Your safety is our top priority, and we appreciate the understanding and patience shown by our amazing community during this unpredictable time. A huge shoutout to our incredible community for your understanding, cooperation, and support as we navigated through these safety concerns. Your patience has been instrumental in ensuring the well-being of our students and staff. Together, we've weathered the storm, and your collaboration has truly warmed our hearts. As we prepare to return to the classrooms, we express our deepest gratitude for your resilience and cooperation. Here's to a fantastic rest of the school year filled with learning, growth, and community spirit. Don't forget to secure the B.A.G.! (Behavior, attendance, grades!)

Bravo to Our Musical Virtuosos! They are now All-Region Band Bound! 👏 A resounding round of applause for our incredibly talented band students who have soared to new heights! Here's the stellar lineup of our musical prodigies earning the honor to play in the All-Region Band: Tristin Browning: 🎺 2nd Band 2nd Chair Trumpet – A true maestro, ready to captivate with a powerful musical registry! Corrinna Phillips: 📯 1st Alternate French Horn – Using exquisite talent to harmonize beautifully, a true standout! Malayza Crawford: 🎶 5th Alternate Clarinet – Adding her melodic touch to the ensemble, making us proud! These musical virtuosos will be showcasing their talents at the All-Region Band Clinic at Lake Hamilton High School THIS Friday and Saturday! A standing ovation to all our band students who auditioned – your dedication shines through: Sophie Roark, Riley Holt, Ryleigh Nitzke, Carly Teeter, Dash Crites, Rachel Newton, Keylee Crites, Madison Caradine, Dylan Drury, Keyon Thompson, and Jordan Redic! We are proud Leopards of our proud Leopards, YAY BAND! 🐾 Join us in celebrating the incredible talent, hard work, and dedication of our band members. Their musical prowess truly does not go unnoticed! GO LEOPARDS! 🐆 #AllRegionBound #MusicalMaestros #ProudLeopards

Hello Leopard Family, There will be no school for Malvern today, January 24, 2024. We have too many routes that are covered with water. There is a 100% chance of more rain at 6:00 am. We also have several faculty members who live in some flooded areas and are not able to drive in this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please be safe if you must drive through any of those flooded areas.

Hello Leopard Family, Malvern School District will be open tomorrow, January 24, 2024; however, we do have some flooded areas that are not safe for our buses. Our buses will not drive through water. If your child rides one of the following buses (17, 23, 47, 51, 46, 4, 39) in a flooded area, you will need to provide transportation to and from school on January 24, 2024. If you cannot get your child to and from school, your child will be allowed to make up all missed work without a penalty. Safety is our top priority and we appreciate your understanding. Specific problem areas include, but are not limited to, Grisby Ford Road, Country Club Road, Sulphur Springs Road, Ridge Road, and other low lying areas that may develop over night. It has been a rough January. Please know we will always make safety our first priority. If you have questions about makeup work, please contact your child’s teacher. Thank you, Leopards!

🚨 URGENT MESSAGE 🚨 SEVERE FLOODING: PARENTS, there is severe flooding on county and city roads that is heavily affecting bus routes. Affected Bus #'s are 46, 51, 4, 47, 23, 39, 17. If your child rides any of these bus numbers, please call the school by 3 and tell the school secretaries which children will NOT be on the buses. The city and county has closed several roads. Some children may be sent back to buildings if the bus cannot travel down their road. Please call the buildings ASAP to avoid this. MES: 5014673166 MMS: 5013327530 WIS: 5013326452 MHS: 5013326905

Good evening, Leopards! We are happy to inform you that Malvern School District will resume classes as normal tomorrow, January 23rd. We miss our Leopards and can't wait to see you bright and early! Thanks for your understanding through this past week of weather. Have a great evening!

Good morning, Leopards! Out of an abundance of caution, Malvern School District will be closed Monday, January 22nd. Please stay safe and warm. Go Leopards!

Hello, Leopards. Due to extreme road conditions persisting on our country routes, MSD will be closed Fri, Jan 19th. Please be advised that Malvern has an "Alternative" calendar so we will not have to make up the missed days. We have more minutes in a school day than required by the state. Stay safe and Go Leopards!

Hello, Leopards. Due to extreme road conditions persisting on our country routes, MSD will be closed Fri, Jan 19th. Please be advised that Malvern has an "Alternative" calendar so we will not have to make up the missed days. We have more minutes in a school day than required by the state. Stay safe and Go Leopards!

Hello Leopard Family, Due to the extreme road conditions on most of our country bus routes, Malvern School District will be closed Thursday, January 18th. Please stay safe and warm! Go Leopards!

Hello Leopard Family, Due to the extreme temperatures and current road conditions, Malvern School District will be closed Wednesday, January 17th. Please stay safe and warm! Go Leopards!

Announcement: Hello Leopard Family, Due to extreme temperatures and current road conditions, Malvern School District will be closed Tuesday, January 16th. We will continue to monitor the road conditions and temperatures for future announcements We hope you are safe and warm. Go Leopards!

Good morning, Leopards! We have an announcement for you all! We wanted you to know that our very first Superintendent Report was just put on our YouTube! It contains important info for the community, and you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/FE_lzfodHxA

Hey, Malvern Leopards! SCHOOL'S OUT this Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day! 🎉 Did You Know? MLK Jr. also enjoyed music! 🎻🎷🎹 As we enjoy this extended weekend, here's a fun fact to brighten your day: Martin Luther King Jr. was an avid musician! He played the violin, saxophone, and piano. We hope you have a great day off. Hopefully it isn't spent snowed in all day! #MLKJrDay #SchoolsOut

Celebrating Our Local Heroes: Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! 🚔💙 Today, on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to the guardians who embody our school district's core values of Passion, Pride, and Excellence. Meet our extraordinary School Resource Officers – the incredible trio of Officer Eubanks, Officer Baker, and Officer Rogers! Officer Eubanks: With 4 years of law enforcement experience, Officer Eubanks brings dedication and passion to our district, infusing every action with a deep sense of Passion for community safety. Thank you, Officer Eubanks, for your unwavering service! Officer Baker: A true veteran with 8 years of experience, Officer Baker stands as a pillar of strength for our school community, embodying the Pride we take in fostering a secure and caring environment. We appreciate you, Officer Baker! Officer Rogers: In just 3 years, Officer Rogers has made an indelible mark on our community, exemplifying Excellence in every aspect of his role. His enthusiasm and dedication to the well-being of our students shine through in every interaction. Thank you, Officer Rogers, for being a beacon of positivity! Join us in expressing heartfelt appreciation for Officers Eubanks, Baker, and Rogers! Their commitment to the safety and well-being of our students is a testament to the strong bond between law enforcement and our school community, reflecting the Passion, Pride, and Excellence we strive for. Let's flood the comments with words of thanks and positivity for these outstanding officers who play a vital role in making our district a better place! 🎊 We are so thankful to have them here in our Leopard family! And if you have any memories or stories to share, please share them in the comments! #HonoraryLeopards #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #SchoolHeroes #CommunitySafety 💙🚀

Malvern School District is honored to recognize Debbie Hobbs, who is one of our five National Board Certified Teachers. She is currently celebrating her 38th year in education. After dedicating fourteen years to teaching Spanish and English, Mrs. Hobbs transitioned to counseling, earning her Masters of Science in Education in Secondary School Counseling in 1999. She officially embarked on her counseling career in 2000. Reflecting on her journey, Mrs. Hobbs shares, "Becoming a school counselor was the best career decision I ever made. I absolutely love interacting with the students one on one versus a whole classroom. It is very rewarding when I can see a change in a student's academics or attitude." Mrs. Hobbs initiated her National Board Certification pursuit in School Counseling/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood in 2004 and successfully achieved certification in 2005. Demonstrating her commitment to excellence, she renewed her certification in 2015. Speaking about the National Board process, she emphasizes, "The National Board process was exactly what I needed as a beginning school counselor. It broadened my scope of knowledge in all eleven of the National Board School Counseling Standards. I learned to work as a leader and advocate to promote student learning and achievement and how to collaborate and network with other stakeholders." We extend our appreciation to Mrs. Hobbs for her enduring dedication to education and her impactful role in shaping the lives of students at Malvern School District!

Welcome to the New Year, Malvern! We can't wait to see you back in classes tomorrow bright and early! To start off this amazing new year, we would like to highlight our School Board for School Board Appreciation Month! 🌟 As January unfolds, we shine a spotlight on the compass guiding our educational journey—the remarkable individuals comprising our School Board. This School Board Appreciation Month, we express profound gratitude to these steadfast leaders who embody our district's cherished core values: passion, pride, and excellence. Our School Board members tirelessly dedicate themselves to fostering an atmosphere where passion for education isn't just encouraged; it's ignited. Their unwavering commitment ensures that pride in our district's achievements is felt not only by them but by every student, teacher, and community member. In every strategic decision made, our School Board reflects a commitment to excellence that sets the standard for our schools. Their visionary leadership shapes an environment where excellence isn't a goal; it's a shared pursuit. Join us in heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional service and dedication our School Board members provide. Through their passion, they kindle the flame of knowledge. Through their pride, they inspire collective achievements. Through their commitment to excellence, they lead our district on a path of continuous improvement. Thank you, School Board members, for championing the core values of passion, pride, and excellence that define the essence of our educational community. We are so happy to have you in our Leopard family! Pictured Left to Right: Travis Worthington, Deborah Smith, Steve Williams, Connie Bane, Danny Riggan, Melanie Rock, Jesse Clark (also pictured: Superintendents Janet Blair and Lillian Harper) #SchoolBoardAppreciation #Gratitude #LeadershipMatters #EducationExcellence #MalvernLeopardHeart

Malvern School District takes pride in having Brigette Williams as one of our five National Board Certified Teachers. Mrs. Brigette Williams serves as the GT and EAST Facilitator and Beta Club sponsor at MES. She is an alumna of Malvern High School, holding a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Henderson State University. Additionally, she holds a certification in Gifted Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Mrs. Williams achieved National Board Certification in 2019 and reflects, 'The National Board taught me to think more carefully about what I will teach and how I will teach it. It reminded me that there are always areas in which I can grow as an educator and colleague.' We are delighted to have her as part of our community at Malvern School District!