Recently, a brilliant group of young ladies in our Ignitecaps construction program hosted a regional conference for female students across Northwest Arkansas interested in construction. The group called Girls Who Build is led by Bentonville students Yvonne Mbekenya, Autumn Mahl, Belinda Gradilla-Medina, Kayda Burns and Isabella Ochoa. The conference, hosted at Northwest Arkansas Community College, introduced students to internship and mentor possibilities. Way to build something great, ladies! #whereexcellencelives
It's an awesome moment when a student is accepted into his or her dream university. Bentonville High School Valedictorian Chandra Suda has received scholarships and acceptance letters to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Stanford, Johns Hopkins...the list goes on and on. That's not why we're sharing his story though. What sets Chandra apart is the work he's done to get here.
Chandra developed a smartphone app that can detect tuberculosis from the sound of a patient's cough. Tuberculosis kills 1.3 million people every year, most especially in rural and low-income nations. Chandra's work is now in clinical trials, but the implications for this app are huge, most especially in the lives of young children.
Congratulations, Chandra! You make Bentonville Schools #whereexcellencelives and our world a better place.
Mark your calendar! Tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. we're hosting a helpful discussion on how to pay for college from two industry professionals. #whereexcellencelives
What an honor to welcome Centers for Disease Control Director Mandy Cohen to Bentonville Schools! Director Cohen connected with our Ignite medical students while in Northwest Arkansas. Medical students discussed the national maternal mortality rate, Avian flu and the solution for chronic illnesses such as obesity and diabetes. We're proud of our Ignite students for their exceptional hospitality and brilliant discussion. Many thanks to U.S. Representative Steve Womack for making this day possible! #whereexcellencelives
Not a bad way to spend an afternoon! We all got outside today to watch the moon make its way in front of the sun! Another total solar eclipse won't be visible here in the States until August 22, 2044. #whereexcellencelives
This totality rocks! We're celebrating with an eclipse pre-party tonight at First Friday! Our science team has a couple of booths in the Downtown Bentonville Square where they're sharing hands-on science activities, solar eclipse glasses and Moon Pies! We're grateful to our friends at the Chattanooga Bakery and Walmart for the generous Moon Pie donation! #whereexcellencelives
Bentonville meets Quantico! Dr. Jennifer Morrow is the Executive Director of Secondary Education in Bentonville Schools, and Chloe Knolton is a Bentonville High School Counselor. These two recently spent a week at the FBI Citizen's Academy learning about the educational opportunities available through the bureau.
We'll share their training with high school students interested in careers with the agency and the real-life applications of bureau principles. #whereexcellencelives
Davina Lopez is a Bentonville West High School senior, currently enrolled in our Ignitecaps and Gateway programs. Over the last few months, she's had the opportunity to intern in some of the finest restaurants in the nation, including Conifer Restaurant and The Hive. The pathway possibilities leading to success after graduation are endless in Bentonville Schools! #whereexcellencelives
An important note for private and homeschool families. #whereexcellencelives
No such thing as a heavy lift for Dustin Coon, C.S.C.S. He's the Arkansas Coach of the Year, representing the Southwest Region! The award was presented by the National High School Strength Coaches Association. Coach Coon is the strength and conditioning coordinator at Bentonville High School. #whereexcellencelives
Just before the break, The Wild West student organization organized a student-staff dodgeball tournament to benefit Bentonville West High School Special Olympics athletes. It was a savage meet-up with split victories and Icy Hot all around. #whereexcellencelives
Backyard Bentonville is the place to be! Scan the QR code below to learn more about these affordable summer camp options for students currently enrolled in Bentonville Schools! #whereexcellencelives
Dan Eddy, computer science teacher at Fulbright Junior High School, is our March Extra Mile Award recipient. After seeing a void in the field of robotics, Dan created a robotics program and team at Fulbright in 2014 and won an Arkansas State Championship that same year. His teams went on to win state every year until 2022 and have also been recognized nationally.
After 28 years of service, Dan will retire in May, but his contributions won’t soon be forgotten. His students are changing our world through their commitments to engineering, computer science and robotics.
Please join us in congratulating Dan for making Bentonville Schools where excellence lives! #whereexcellencelives
Bus Driver Appreciation Week is here! To every member of our transportation team, thank you for your commitment to the students of Bentonville Schools! #whereexcellencelives
This is how you start a weekend! A total of 127 orchestra, band and choir students from Bentonville West High School and Bentonville High School recently qualified for All-State in their chosen talent! Bentonville Schools placed more All-State students than any district in Arkansas! #whereexcellencelives
K-12th general enrollment is happening now! Visit bentonvillek12.org for more info. #whereexcellencelives
Dynasty: a powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time. The Bentonville High School Swim & Dive are your Arkansas State Champions once again! This is the fifth consecutive state championship for the ladies and the second consecutive championship for the men! Both teams are led by Coach Liz Taylor. #whereexcellencelives
K-12th general enrollment begins on Monday! Visit bentonvillek12.org for more info. #whereexcellencelives
Spring sports are in full gear right now, and that includes some phenomenal student-athletes competing in the Special Olympics Arkansas. We recently celebrated our swimmers after some fierce competition in the pool! Leave some love for these warriors! #whereexcellencelives
Tomorrow is the day! We look forward to welcoming you! #whereexcellencelives
