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Drew Central Elementary recently held Kindergarten Round-up.

The winners of the basket drawings were: L to R: Kaylee Arnold and Peyton Haynie.

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The Drew Central Sunshine Committee will host a Retirement Tea for Kay Worbington, Dava Harrington, Sherry Lee, Rose Ann Adcock, Stephanie Jackson, Jerrielynn Mapp and Bill White (not pictured) on Sunday May 20 from 1:30 – 3:00 in the Drew Central Cafeteria.

Each retiree will have a card basket on his/her table for well wishes. The public is invited to attend.

In honor of National Teachers’ Week, the Drew Central Senior High Cheerleaders served breakfast for their teachers. The girl’s wanted to thank all the teachers at Drew Central and let them know how much they appreciate all the wonderful and caring things they do everyday to make their education fun and exciting! Happy Teachers’ Week from the DCHS Cheerleaders!

Morgan Nall, sophomore of Drew Central, has been nominated as alternate to Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) World Leadership Congress in Chicago, IL. Morgan was nominated for the Arkansas HOBY Leadership Congress through Drew Central.

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Cindy Flemister ( 3rd grade), Angela Chambers (5th grade), and Shawn Curtis ( 7th grade) are not only winners of the Drew Central Book Fair Hula Contest but also good sports. For two weeks before the book fair, students could bring money to put in their favorite teacher’s collection box. At the end of the two weeks, the teacher with the most money won the opportunity to teach in a Hula outfit for the day. The teachers were also awarded the money that was collected in their boxes to spend in the book fair to build their class library.

Back Row Left to right-Sammi Sanders, Aalexus Jones, Lacey Rea, Cheyenne Johnson, Ashley Berryman, and April Vincent

Middle Row – Rachel Shirey, Abbi Camden, Madison Cox, Alissa Berry, Abby Sass and A’dejah Williams.

Bottom Row – Claudia Morrison, Captain and M.K. Otwell, Co-Captain

Coached by Melanie Brotherton (not Pictured)

Bottom row: Anna Coleman, Zeb Trantham, Brandy Jiles, Timothy Quillen, Back Row: Noemi Garcia, Matthew Smith, Rachel Shirey (not pictured Steven Pike)

Pictured here are the winners of the Wal-Mart Cards given away during the Benchmark Survival Assembly for Drew Central Middle School

Students from left to right: Grace Clowers, Kelsie Harris, Mrs. Gustafson (Intern), Matthew Williams, and Lane Berryman. (not pictured, Titus Burke).

In February Mrs. Gustafson worked with the GT reading group. They read the book Elephant Run by Roland Smith and the students completed a diorama about a scene that took place in the book.

Common Core Standards used for the lesson were: 4.RL.3(Key Ideas and Details: Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions). (more…)

Drew Central welcomed Arkansas Benchmark Exam Week (April 9-13) with its annual Benchmark Kickoff on Thursday, April 6 at 1:30 P.M. The celebration began with the junior cheerleaders’ motivational chants which spurred on the UAM football players and the third grade class who got into the jive. Fourth grade rocked the house with their chant which was followed by the junior cheer dance to “The Joker.”

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Drew Central is proud to announce the Drew Central Senior High Cheerleaders for the 2012-2013 school year.

Standing: Paxton Miller, Emilee Martin, Delani White, Laurel Beal
Middle Row: Caroline Adair, Katie Harris, Chandi Watson, Brooke Rekow, Malorie Allison
Seated: Javelyn Booker (mascot), Kari Lane Sturgis, Kellie Moore, Savanah Horn, Katie Trantham, and Rebecca Moss
Julie Callison is the Cheer Coach.

Drew Central would like to announce the 2012-2013 Senior High Cheerleaders…..

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The Drew Central Band competed in the ASBOA Region Band Assessment in Camden on Friday March 16th and earned all Ones. This is the highest a band can score. the band is under the direction of Mr. Truman Self.

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Students in DCHS Journalism and AP Language and Literature classes attended the 11th Annual UAM Film Festival March 8. The students viewed four films in the UAM Memorial Classroom Auditorium and had lunch in the campus cafeteria.

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Recently, Jim Bates, local author and retired educator, presented Barbie Eubanks, Drew Central High School library media director, with a copy of his latest book, JOURNEY With My People. This is the second book by Bates that is in the high school library.

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A Volunteerism Always Pays “VAP” grant for Drew Central Middle School was recently granted.. The VAP program awards a $250 grant when an associate volunteers at least 25 hours with an eligible organization. Wal-Mart is pleased to be able to provide this award in recognition of the efforts of our associate..

Brenda Ellingsburg, a Wal-Mart associate, volunteered 25 hours by helping with football tailgate parties; helping organize, set up, serve and clean up before every home game. Helping serve some of the pre game meals. Helping sell shirts, hats etc during and after games. helping with fundraisers, selling, delivering of fundraiser materials and products.

Leigh Anne Wilmoth , a Drew Central Middle School Teacher accepted a check for $250 along with Principal Joy Graham.

Drew Central Drama Club members headed to Little Rock for the second year in a row to see a play put on by the Arkansas Players. This year they went to see the classic “To Kill A Mockingbird.” The students said that they truly enjoyed the play, and the most exciting part was that they got to sit in the very front row! Mrs. Kiraly and the students are excited about going again next year.

The All-School Reunion is Saturday, May 5, 2012. Nominations are currently being sought for 2012 inductees into the Drew Central Hall of Fame and recipients of the school’s Distinguished Service Award.

The Hall of Fame was established in 2003 to recognize and honor former graduates of Drew Central High School.

The Distinguished Service Award, also established in 2003, is presented annually to non-Drew Central graduates who have performed a valuable service to the school in some fashion.

The criteria for nomination and selection to the Hall of Fame are as follows:
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Silvino Tinajero (6th grade), Scott Porter (8th grade), Loida Garcia ( 7th grade), and Rowyn Fradsham (5th grade) were the top Accelerated Reader Point winners for the 2nd nine weeks at Drew Central Middle School. The middle schools students read books and take Accelerated Reading test for points. This program helps students improve their comprehension and encourages them to read for pleasure. Each student was given a medal The middle school librarian sponsors several contest during the year to promote reading. The students are working toward the goal of being the top reader for the year.

Eva Arrington, Drew Central fourth grade teacher, was selected to be a member of the Arkansas Department of Education Leadership Team and to serve on the board for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

The framework for K-12 Science Education was developed by the National Academy of Sciences. It was a critical first step because it was grounded in the most current research on science and science learning and identifies the science all K-12 students should know. Arkansas was selected to be one of six lead states to review draft versions of the standards and provide feedback to the NGSS writing committee.

The standards are being developed to keep the US competitive in science and engineering by providing a more coherent vision for science education. The standards will be built on the notion of learning as a developmental progression based on cognitive research. Also, the standards will be focused on a limited number of core ideas in science and engineering both within and across the disciplines. In addition, integrating science knowledge with science practices, The vision for science education will apply crosscutting concepts (connecting all sciences together) to deepen students understanding of the core ideas. A public draft will be available for review in the Spring 2012. The Next Generation Science Standards will be released for adoption Fall 2012.

Drew Central Public Schools received notification from the Arkansas Department of Education on December 14, 2011 that Drew Central High School is no longer considered a State Directed School but Restructuring according to the state Adequate Yearly Performance Report .

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Top row left to right - Andrew Mckeown, Shaylon Hood 2nd row left to right- Kashawn Powell, Brooke Rekow, Morgan Densmore, Quanesha Davis, Baylee McManus, Sponsor Laura Fawcett , Bottom row left to right- Deseraye Simpson, Danielle Miles

Drew Central School District participated in the Arkansas Drive Smart Challenge during the month of October which was organized through The Injury Prevention Center at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The student led program was designed to increase seat belt use and decrease driver cell phone use among high school students. Each school was required to select at least four challenge activities. A $100 mini grant was given to buy supplies for the activities.

Drew Central did the following activities:

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The Drew Central Junior cheer Team received second place in the Arkansas Cheer Coaches Association cheer classic in Mayflower on December 12th. Top Row: Coach Melanie Brotherton, Aalexus Jones, Sammi Sander, and April Vincent. Middle Row: Caroline Adair, Claudia Morrison, M.K. Otwell, Ashley Berryman, and Lacey Rae Bottom Row: Fabiana Franklin, Brooke Rekow Captain, Chandolyn Watson Co-Captain, and Kaitlyn Harris

Drew Central Cheerleaders and Coaches hosted their first ever cheer competition on November 12th. A total of 13 teams came from across the state to compete: Five Junior High level teams and eight Sr. High level teams. At the competition the Drew Central Sr. High Cheerleaders won first place in the 3a division.

Congratulations to all the teams that won.

The Drew Central Senior High Cheerleaders. They are coached by Julie Callison

Thursday November 17th, 2011 was The Great American Smoke-Out Day, and the students of the Drew Central S.O.D.A. Club (Students Opposed to Drugs and Alcohol) held a ceremony where Mayor Allen Maxwell signed a proclamation for the day.
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2 classes were the winners of the Box Top contest at Drew Central.

Mrs. Meeks’ third grade class, and Mrs. Adcock’s 6th grade class are shown here.

Happy 30th Birthday, Mrs. Kristine Hoskins!!!

From all the DC PreSchool Staff!!

Drew Central Cheerleaders recently hosted a cheer competition on November 12th. Both Junior and Senior teams in the 3A division took home First place awards.

The girls performed in stunts, tumbling, Jump off and cheer competition which includes dance. An overall high score award went to Benton Junior High and Lakeside Senior high from Hot Springs. Schools competed by division and by small and large squads.

Drew Central’s Kindergarten classes dressed up as Indians and Pilgrims to celebrate a Thanksgiving Feast.

This was a conclusion to their unit of study on the first Thanksgiving.

Pictured left to right: Braxton Shelton, Alivia Pharr, Kyla Smith, and Tyrone Franklin.