Malvern School District

Dear Leopard Family, Due to current conditions: Boil order or possibly no water, trees and power lines still down on the roads, flooding issues, families trying to take care of their own needs, and other possible issues the district may not know about, please arrange child care for Monday as there is a strong possibility we MAY not have school on Monday, April 7, 2025. We will keep you updated as soon as we can. It may be Monday morning before we make a final decision so please go ahead and plan now. As always, the safety of our students and staff is our first priority.

📣 Good Evening MSD Families! We’ve received a significant amount of rain, and more is in the forecast. We are aware that some areas in our community are experiencing flooding, which may impact travel. Please know that the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. 🚨 Be on the lookout for important updates regarding school closures, game cancellations, or alternate bus routes. These updates will be shared via: ✅ Text messages ✅ Phone calls ✅ Email notifications ✅ Our official Facebook page We appreciate your continued support and patience as we monitor conditions. We hope everyone is doing well, despite this wild weather. Stay safe, and stay connected! 🧡🖤 #MalvernLeopards #PassionPrideExcellence

⛳️🏌️‍♀️ REMINDER: 37th Annual Malvern Golf Booster Club Tournament – Sign Up Today and Pay Online! 🏌️‍♂️⛳️ Mark your calendars and gather your team — the Malvern Golf Booster Club Tournament is coming up Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 at the Malvern Country Club, and you don’t want to miss it! 🎉 NEW THIS YEAR: We’ve added the option to pay online for your convenience! 💻💳 The updated registration form now includes QR codes and direct payment links to make the process easier than ever. 🗓️ Event Details: • 9 a.m. Shotgun Start • 3-Person Scramble • 8:30 a.m. Chipping/Putting Contest • Lunch provided for all players & sponsors • Prizes for 1st–3rd place in two flights + overall low score trophy • Drinks on the course, par-3 prizes, team pictures & Leopard care packages! • Opportunities to boost your score through on-course donations 💲 Registration Options: • Team Payment: $180 • Hole Sponsorship Only: $150 • Team + Hole Sponsorship: $330 📋 Sign Up: Get the updated form here 👉 https://5il.co/3b8f1 📧 Email your completed form to: asaling@malvernleopards.org 📞 Limited golf carts available — please call ahead to reserve! Support Malvern Athletics and enjoy a fun-filled day with friends, food, and golf! Let’s make this year’s tournament the best one yet! 🧡🖤 GO LEOPARDS! 🖤🧡 #MalvernAthletics #GolfTournament #GoLeopards #SupportOurStudents

🌎🎨 Science Meets Art at Wilson Intermediate! 🔬🖌️ Wilson Intermediate teachers Mrs. Eifert (Science) and Mrs. Solano (Art) teamed up for an incredible cross-curricular project! Students explored Earth-Sun relationships and seasonal change in science, then brought their learning to life by creating detailed clay and acrylic models in art. They even used protractors to measure the Earth’s tilt! 📏✨ Stay tuned for more pictures of their amazing work! 📸 #STEMtoSTEAM #HandsOnLearning #MalvernLeopards #PassionPrideExcellence

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨 Malvern School District is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team! We have 12 open positions across all buildings, including: 📌 High School Principal 📌 Assistant High School Principal 📌 High School Registrar 📌 High School Biology Teacher 📌 K-6 Teacher 📌 Special Education Teacher … and more! We’re always hiring for: 🚌 Bus Drivers (Daily Routes & Trip Drivers) 🚌 Bus Monitors If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of Leopards, we encourage you to apply! 📍 Positions available at every school building 📄 Find job openings & apply here: https://www.malvernleopards.org/o/msd/page/human-resources-department We want you to join our #LeopardFamily! 🧡🖤 #NowHiring #MalvernLeopards #PassionPrideExcellence

Here is some additional info regarding our safe room: There is a public Safe Room available when there is an active tornado WARNING in the area. This shelter was made available through federal funding. During school hours, students and district staff are the priority for Safe Room occupancy. The community will only be admitted after all the students have been sheltered. This shelter should automatically open when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for the city of Malvern and will remain open only until the warning is lifted. Afterward, the Safe Room must be evacuated. Smoking, the use of tobacco, or the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages in any form is prohibited in the Safe Room and on all school property in accordance with Arkansas law. The possession of any firearm/weapon and/or illegal drugs or other contraband on school property is prohibited. Public Safe Rooms: o Malvern School District Malvern School District Saferoom 1517 S. Main Street Malvern, AR 72104 *Entrance is through the black metal door on Georgia Street that faces the Assembly of God Church *Pets are not allowed in the Safe Room.

♻️ Reminder: E-Waste Collection Drive & Art Contest Ending Soon! 🎨 We are still accepting e-waste donations through April 8! Bring in your old electronics and help us recycle responsibly. Plus, don’t forget—students can turn e-waste into art for a chance to win cash prizes! 🏆 Art Contest Prizes: 🥇 1st - $50 | 🥈 2nd - $25 | 🥉 3rd - $10 (Multiple winners per building!) 📍 Drop-off Locations: 🔹 Malvern High School – Library & Ms. Ivy’s Room 🔹 Malvern Middle School – Library & Ms. Jobe’s Room 🔹 Wilson Intermediate School – Lobby & Ms. Rush’s Room ✨ Need some inspiration? We’ll be sharing art made from e-waste to spark ideas for student creations! Get creative and submit your masterpiece by April 8! #Ewaste #Recycle #ArtContest #GoLeopards 🧡🖤

🌟 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate and appreciate the incredible paraprofessionals who make a difference every day in our schools! 💙 From supporting students in the classroom to lending a helping hand wherever it’s needed, our paraprofessionals are the heart of our school community. Their dedication, patience, and hard work help our students succeed, and we are so grateful for all they do! Take a moment today to thank a paraprofessional for their impact on our students and schools. Drop a comment below to share your appreciation! 👏✨ 🧡🖤 #ParaprofessionalDay #ThankYou #PassionPrideExcellence

🍎📚𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🍎📚 Are you a paraprofessional, substitute teacher, or career changer looking to earn your teaching licensure? Let us help you map out the perfect pathway to your dream career! ✅ Personalized guidance ✅ Flexible options ✅ Support every step of the way 📢 Don’t wait—take the first step today! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👉 https://bit.ly/4hkvifS #FutureTeachers #EducationMatters #TeacherLicensure

📚✨ Welcome Back, Leopards! ✨📚 We hope you all had a fantastic first day back at school! 🧡🖤 Spring Break may be over, but we’d love to hear how you spent your time off! ☀️✈️🏕️ Drop a comment below or reply with a pic in your story and tag us! ⬇️📸🎉 #WelcomeBack #GoLeopards #SpringBreakMemories

🏌️‍♂️⛳️ Sign Ups Now Open for the 37th Annual Malvern Golf Booster Club Tournament! ⛳️🏌️‍♀️ Join us on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at the Malvern Country Club for a day of golf, competition, and community! All proceeds support the Malvern Athletic Department. 🗓️ Details: • 9 a.m. Shotgun Start • 3-Person Scramble • Chipping/Putting Contest at 8:30 a.m. • Lunch provided for all players and sponsors • Prizes for 1st–3rd place in two flights, plus overall low score trophy • Drinks on the course, par-3 prizes, team pictures, and a Leopard care package for each player! • Opportunities to improve your score through donations on the course 💲 Registration Options: • Team Payment: $180 • Hole Sponsorship Only: $150 • Team Payment + Hole Sponsorship: $330 📋 Sign Up: You can find the signup form at the link below or on our website under the "Sponsor Us" heading in the Site Menu. https://tinyurl.com/Golf-Signups • Email completed forms to: asaling@malvernleopards.org 📢 Note: Limited carts available for rental — please call ahead to reserve! Support Malvern Athletics while enjoying a fantastic day of golf. We can’t wait to see you there! GO LEOPARDS! 🧡🖤 #MalvernAthletics #GolfTournament #GoLeopards

🍎 Free Summer Meals – Find Out If You Qualify! 🍎 Parents, if you’re interested in finding out if your household qualifies for free summer meals for your students, please fill out this quick survey! Who Qualifies? ✅ Any child under the age of 18 ✅ Students over 18 who are still enrolled in school Qualifying households will be able to pick up meals twice a week, with pickup days and times based on responses from the survey. Your input helps us determine the best schedule and locations to serve our students. 📌 Survey Deadline: April 25th 🔗 Fill out the survey via the QR code, or follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/bj295r7y You can also visit our website. Go to our site menu and click on "Food Services Page" to find the link for this survey. Thank you for helping us ensure that all students have access to nutritious meals this summer! ❤️ #MalvernLeopards #FreeSummerMeals #PassionPrideExcellence

📚🏆 Congrats to Malvern High School Quiz Bowl! 🏆📚 This past Saturday, the MHS Quiz Bowl team competed at the 4A Regional Competition at Arkadelphia High School and brought home a 4th place finish and a trophy! 🏅🎉 Even more exciting—they have a shot at advancing to State! Stay tuned for more updates later this week. 👏 Shoutout to our talented team members: Seniors: Indigo Bushey, Dontavious Gray, Gunnar Parsley, Tyler Miles, and Dayzhah Smith Juniors: Riley Holt and Kamari Smith Sophomores: Justus Cathey and Raunie Harris Coach: Riley Tribble Congratulations to our incredible team on this achievement! Be sure to congratulate them when you see them! 👏👏 #QuizBowl #MalvernLeopards #PassionPrideExcellence #GoLeopards

🍀✨ Looks like a sneaky little Leprechaun made a visit to Malvern Elementary School! ✨🍀 Our MES students had a surprise visitor yesterday for St. Patrick’s Day—and let’s just say he was up to some mischievous shenanigans! 🏃‍♂️💨 Thanks to our security cameras, we caught him in the act! 🎥👀 After all his pranks, it seems he felt a little guilty… so he left some treats behind for the kids! 🍬💚 Check out the full video of his antics here: 🎥➡️ https://youtu.be/j6XJLchxQx4 #StPatricksDay #LeprechaunMischief #MESFun #PassionPrideExcellence 🍀

🌸 Hey, Leopards! Did you know Spring Break is almost here? 🌸 Malvern School District will be on Spring Break from March 24-28! 🌞🐆 We hope all of our students, staff, and families enjoy a well-deserved break filled with rest, fun, and relaxation. 📅 Reminder: School will be back in session on Monday, March 31. What are your Spring Break plans? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️ #SpringBreak #MalvernLeopards #PassionPrideExcellence

🚀🔬 It’s National STEM/STEAM Week! 🎨📐 This week (March 17-23), we celebrate STEM/STEAM education and the incredible ways Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math shape our world! 🌍✨ What better way to kick off the celebration than with Fintastic STEAM Night at Malvern Elementary School TONIGHT at 5:30 PM! 🦈🔎 Families are invited to join us for a night of hands-on demonstrations and activities that bring STEAM learning to life. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Don’t miss out on this exciting event—see you there! 👨‍🔬🎨📊 #STEAMWeek #NationalSTEMWeek #FintasticSTEAMNight #MalvernLeopards #PassionPrideExcellence

☘️ Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Malvern! We know you came to school wearing green, right? ☘️ Wishing everyone a lucky and joyful day filled with a little gold, a lot of green, and plenty of good cheer! 🍀 Fun fact: Did you know that St. Patrick was also an engineer? In some circles, today is also celebrated as Engineer Day! 💚 Drop a 🍀 in the comments if you’re wearing green today! #HappyStPatricksDay #LuckyLeopards #PassionPrideExcellence

🎉 Celebrating Our 2024 Teachers of the Year! 🎉 We are thrilled to recognize the outstanding educators who have gone above and beyond to inspire, challenge, and support our students every day. Please join us in congratulating the Malvern School District Teachers of the Year! 🍎👏 🏆 Malvern High School – Lori Valencia A dedicated ESOL teacher with 19 years of experience, Mrs. Valencia is passionate about helping students grow in confidence and embrace their unique journeys. Did you know she became fluent in Spanish starting in 9th grade at Malvern? 🏆 Malvern Middle School – Kelsey Wood Ms. Wood, who teaches 7th and 8th grade Math and Algebra 1, thrives on building connections with her students and creating a supportive learning environment. Fun fact: She’s incredibly competitive and always brings her A-game! 🏆 Wilson Intermediate – Lesa Simpson With a decade of teaching experience, Ms. Simpson’s passion for education was sparked by her second-grade teacher, who taught her the power of high expectations and belief in oneself. Before teaching, she was an event planner and even met notable figures like Maxine Waters and Ben Carson! 🏆 Malvern Elementary – Ms. Jeri Newberry An art teacher for 17 years, Ms. Newberry finds joy in seeing students express themselves creatively. Outside the classroom, she loves theater and is active in the Grant County Community Theater! These incredible educators exemplify passion, dedication, and excellence in the classroom. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students! 🧡🖤 #PassionPrideExcellence #TeacherOfTheYear #MalvernLeopards

📢 Malvern High School & Middle School Earn Top Honors for Academic Growth! 🎓🏆 We are extremely proud to announce a few achievements accomplished by the Malvern High School and Malvern Middle School! Malvern High School was awarded $27,221.48 by the Arkansas School Recognition Program for ranking in the top 10% of schools in Academic Growth & Graduation Rate! 🎉 Both Malvern High School & Malvern Middle School were also recognized by the Office of Educational Policy at the University of Arkansas for outstanding performances on the 2023 ATLAS test. 🏅 Malvern High School Awards: ✅ High Overall Growth Statewide ✅ Beating the Odds in Math Statewide ✅ Central Region Awards in Overall Growth, Math & ELA 🏅 Malvern Middle School Awards: ✅ Central Region Beating the Odds Awards in Overall Performance & Math 💬 Superintendent Janet Blair: “I am so proud of the students, staff, and administration of Malvern High School and Malvern Middle School for the growth they made on the state-mandated ATLAS test.” These achievements are based on the 2024 content growth score calculated by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, which measures student improvement compared to peers across the state. 👏 Congratulations to our students and educators for their dedication and hard work! #MalvernLeopards #AcademicExcellence #PassionPrideExcellence

🎶🏆 Congratulations to the Malvern Middle School 8th Grade Band! 🏆🎶 Our talented 8th Grade Band received Excellent (2) ratings on stage and a Superior (1) rating in concert assessment! 🎺🥁🎷 Their dedication and hard work to the band has truly paid off! Be sure to congratulate them on this outstanding achievement! 🎉👏 #MalvernLeopards #BandExcellence #PassionPrideExcellence