Area Schools Receive Arkansas Department of Education Awards

Several area schools have been selected to receive Recognition Program Funds from the Arkansas Department of Education.

The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education has announced that over $6.8 million will be awarded to 159 public schools through the Arkansas School Recognition Program, including several in North Central Arkansas.

The Arkansas School Recognition Program was created to provide financial awards to public schools that experience high student performance, student academic growth, and for secondary schools, high graduation rate. Awards announced are based on assessment results from the 2020-2021 school year and graduation rates from the 2019-2020 school year.

Arkansas Dept. of Education Secretary Johnny Key says, “In spite of the pandemic, many Arkansas schools still rose to the occasion and demonstrated growth and achievement, I am excited to recognize these 159 schools, and I commend them and their students for showing that learning can continue despite challenging circumstances.”

Funds presented can be used for faculty and staff bonuses, educational equipment, and materials or personnel to improve or maintain student performance. Schools receiving recognition funds are required to establish a committee comprised of a principal, teacher and parent to determine how the funds will be used.

Area schools receiving an award and the amount are as follows:

Yellville-Summit High School – awarded $20,400
Valley Springs High School – awarded $13,850
Valley Springs Middle School – awarded $23,300
Valley Springs High School – awarded $13,850
Harrison Kindergarten – awarded $22,600
Harrison Middle School – awarded $41,250
Jasper High School – awarded $19,400
Harrison/Skyline Heights Elementary School – awarded $22,600
Bergman Middle School – awarded $15,850
Green Forest Elementary School – awarded $19,700
Green Forest Elementary School – awarded $39,400
Jasper/Kingston High School – awarded $12,300
Jasper/Oark High School – awarded $7,400
Alpena High School – awarded $11,400
Eureka Springs High School – awarded $9,350

(Story from KTLO, Information from the Arkansas Department of Education)