We can't love this project enough! Sixth graders at Old High Middle teamed up with kiddos in our Excellent Beginnings Pre-K program to design and sew stuffies, as they affectionately call them.
The project allowed our older students to refine their leadership skills, while the pre-k students loved learning with their new friends.
Over the course of weeks, the two groups worked together on their design, cut it from felt and then the assembled. They celebrated by gifting the stuffies to the younger students who cuddle them during their nap time!
Learn more about our pre-k programs at https://www.bentonvillek12.org/.../page/excellent-beginnings #whereexcellencelives
The project allowed our older students to refine their leadership skills, while the pre-k students loved learning with their new friends.
Over the course of weeks, the two groups worked together on their design, cut it from felt and then the assembled. They celebrated by gifting the stuffies to the younger students who cuddle them during their nap time!
Learn more about our pre-k programs at https://www.bentonvillek12.org/.../page/excellent-beginnings #whereexcellencelives
NOW ENROLLING! Our parent choice schools represent an evolution in education! Find the right fit for your family, and watch your kids grow in their purpose! Go to bentonvillek12.org and click on Parent Choice to learn about our arts academy, leadership learning model, our International Baccalaureate Programme and Visible Learning school! #whereexcellencelives
Every student in America deserves a school board as good as this one! These seven individuals are servant leaders, consistently giving of their time and resources to ensure Bentonville Schools remains #whereexcellencelives.
January is School Board Appreciation Month across our country, but we're grateful for these folks today and every day!
Pictured Left to Right: Willie Cowgur, Bill Akins, Jeremy Farmer, Jennifer Faddis, Tatum Aicklen, Rachel Nutt & Becky Guthrie
January is School Board Appreciation Month across our country, but we're grateful for these folks today and every day!
Pictured Left to Right: Willie Cowgur, Bill Akins, Jeremy Farmer, Jennifer Faddis, Tatum Aicklen, Rachel Nutt & Becky Guthrie
Walmart is sparking big ideas in students at Thomas Jefferson Leadership Academy! Home office associates and members of the Walmart supplier community recently met with TJ students to discuss what leadership looks like at work and at home! Thomas Jefferson is one of our newest parent choice schools, instilling integrity, initiative and service in the personal and academic lives of students!
Interested in learning more about the leadership model at TJ? Request a tour at bentonvillek12.org #whereexcellencelives
Interested in learning more about the leadership model at TJ? Request a tour at bentonvillek12.org #whereexcellencelives
The sweetest faces are found in our kindergarten classrooms! Pre-register your child on January 19! More information at bentonvillek12.org. #whereexcellencelives
Enjoy the most beautiful winter break, Bentonville! Students return to class on Tuesday, January 6. #whereexcellencelives
No better way to end 2025 than to honor two Bentonville High School veteran educators as our Extra Mile Award recipients. For the last two decades, Holly Treat and Tony Cherico have taught a class called Outdoor Pursuits. In it, students learn to rock climb, fly fish, kayak and so many more outdoor skills. For some of these kids, it's their first time experiencing the beauty that awaits us outside in Arkansas.
These field trips require more work than you might imagine. Holly and Tony do it all, though, with an infectious positivity. When a student reels in that first fish, it's hard to tell who is happier, the teen or Holly! Tony told us there's nothing better than watching a student put down the phone and pick up a new perspective thanks to time spent outdoors.
Holly and Tony, thank you for going the Extra Mile! You make Bentonville Schools #whereexcellencelives
These field trips require more work than you might imagine. Holly and Tony do it all, though, with an infectious positivity. When a student reels in that first fish, it's hard to tell who is happier, the teen or Holly! Tony told us there's nothing better than watching a student put down the phone and pick up a new perspective thanks to time spent outdoors.
Holly and Tony, thank you for going the Extra Mile! You make Bentonville Schools #whereexcellencelives
Kindergarten Pre-Registration is coming up! Visit our website for more information and mark your calendars now! #whereexcellencelives
Paula Renteria, a Spanish teacher at Bentonville High School, is behind one of our favorite holiday traditions. Every December, Paula and her Spanish Club students prepare a holiday feast for guests of The Salvation Army of Northwest Arkansas. Our students make a delicious dinner from scratch, but it's the sharing of good company that makes the meal meaningful. #whereexcellencelives
Bentonville Schools, Alice L. Walton Foundation and Heartland Whole Health Institute announced plans today to partner on an expansion of our Ignite Professional Studies program on the future Bentonville Health Care Campus. Discussions are underway for the Foundation to provide a space to expand Ignite’s health science, technology, global business and engineering programs.
This expansion will eventually serve 1,500 students. Juniors and seniors will apply to participate in the Ignite Professional Studies program as they always have. In addition, we are in discussions with the Alice L. Walton Foundation to expand the program to include more students from neighboring districts, including Decatur, Fayetteville, Gentry, Gravette, Pea Ridge, Rogers, SIloam Springs and Springdale Public Schools.
Expanding these programs will allow our students to gain real, relevant knowledge through industry mentors and partners.
We’re grateful to Alice Walton and the Heartland Whole Health Institute for this incredible opportunity! #whereexcellencelives
Recently, the Historic Cane Hill hosted its seventh annual art exhibition and competition, and Bentonville West High School students were the top winners!
Almost 200 submissions from across Arkansas were considered. The four $500 Curators Awards were given to West students Veda Ash, Yenuli Wickramasinghe, Avery Clinton and Max Neufer. #whereexcellencelives
Almost 200 submissions from across Arkansas were considered. The four $500 Curators Awards were given to West students Veda Ash, Yenuli Wickramasinghe, Avery Clinton and Max Neufer. #whereexcellencelives
These sweet lil' turkeys put on their own Thanksgiving parade just before the break at Vaughn Elementary School. We hope today is filled with lots of love and best dishes! #whereexcellencelives
Lucky number 7! Seven straight Arkansas State Championships for the Bentonville Pride! These talented student musicians were also recently named finalists at Grand Nationals in Indianapolis. Bentonville Pride performs under the direction of Tim Hendrix, Philip Shewmaker and Nick Fernandez. #whereexcellencelives
Our Parents as Teachers home visiting program recently received Blue Ribbon Affiliate status...that's the highest recognition to be awarded!
These servant leaders work with parents by visiting their homes and providing children with age-appropriate activities to ensure all is well. They also facilitate screenings and assessments to better support our district's families. This work helps to ensure children are thriving, safe and healthy as they grow!
Pictured L to R: Wendy Forrest, Lina Sanchez, Cheryl Wilhoit & Sarah Dancer
Congratulations, ladies! #whereexcellencelives
Pictured L to R: Wendy Forrest, Lina Sanchez, Cheryl Wilhoit & Sarah Dancer
These servant leaders work with parents by visiting their homes and providing children with age-appropriate activities to ensure all is well. They also facilitate screenings and assessments to better support our district's families. This work helps to ensure children are thriving, safe and healthy as they grow!
Pictured L to R: Wendy Forrest, Lina Sanchez, Cheryl Wilhoit & Sarah Dancer
Congratulations, ladies! #whereexcellencelives
Pictured L to R: Wendy Forrest, Lina Sanchez, Cheryl Wilhoit & Sarah Dancer
Congratulations to Alyssa Cordell, a business teacher at Lincoln Junior High School! She's our Extra Mile Award recipient in November. Alyssa is a first-year teacher making a big impact on her seventh- and eighth-grade students by ensuring they're plugged into career and technical coursework. CTE classes help students identify their purpose and pathway. Alyssa also supported the district's first-ever Elev8 event, which introduced all jr. high students in our district to a variety of careers through hands-on interactions with local businesses.
Congratulations, Alyssa!
We'd love for you to nominate a Bentonville Schools' employee for the Extra Mile Award at https://bit.ly/44e49qT #whereexcellencelives
Congratulations, Alyssa!
We'd love for you to nominate a Bentonville Schools' employee for the Extra Mile Award at https://bit.ly/44e49qT #whereexcellencelives
5, 6, 7, State! The Bentonville High School Golden Tamers are your 2025 Arkansas 6A State Dance Champions! This is the 11th state title for the BHS dance program. These ladies are coached by Megan Walbe and Kayle Grisham and choreographed by Amy Passmore. #whereexcellencelives
5, 6, 7, State! The Bentonville High School Golden Tamers are your 2025 Arkansas 6A State Dance Champions! This is the 11th state title for the BHS dance program. These ladies are coached by Megan Walbe and Kayle Grisham and choreographed by Amy Passmore. #whereexcellencelives
Never gets old. The Bentonville High School cross country program has done it again. The ladies' and men's teams have brought home the Arkansas State Championship. This is the men's ninth consecutive win!
Head Coach Mike Power leads the men's program, and Head Coach Randy Ramaker leads the women's program. #whereexcellencelives
Head Coach Mike Power leads the men's program, and Head Coach Randy Ramaker leads the women's program. #whereexcellencelives
This is the beginning of something big in Bentonville! We're thrilled to announce a partnership with Pittsburg State University to provide 10 of our Ignite Professional Studies students with full academic scholarships every year moving forward! The recipients of this gift will commit to studying construction, engineering and digital media at Pitt State's Crossland College of Technology.
Students will receive a world-class education and leave college ready to positively impact the literal landscape of our area as electricians, skilled construction workers and engineers! #whereexcellencelives
We salute the courage, bravery and commitment it takes to serve this country. It's been an honor to share time with United States' military veterans in our schools today. #wherexcellencelives
