Mt. Vernon-Enola School District

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Mt. Vernon-Enola School District ✨🎄 As we wrap up the year, we want to wish our amazing students, families, teachers, and staff a joyful and restful holiday season. This is a time for family, reflection, and gratitude, and we are so grateful for the sense of achievement and community we’ve built together this year. May your holidays be filled with peace, love, and happiness, and we look forward to an exciting new year filled with integrity and innovation! Stay safe and enjoy this special time with loved ones. 🎁❄️ We will see all the students back at school on Tuesday, January 7th! #FlightoftheWarhawk

🚨 Game Update 🚨 Unfortunately, all games scheduled for tonight Friday, December 20 have been canceled. We will share updates about rescheduling as soon as possible. #FlightoftheWarhawk 🏀

🎉 Celebrating Mrs. Alisa Kindsfater! 📚✨ We are incredibly proud of our very own Alisa Kindsfater, Mt. Vernon-Enola High School English teacher, for her recently published article in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette! 📰👏 In her op-ed, Mrs. Kindsfater explores how limiting cell phone usage in schools can help students become more attentive and productive. Her thoughtful insights are already sparking meaningful conversations about education and student engagement across Arkansas. Read her article here 👉 https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2024/dec/16/phone-limits-work/ We’d also like to share what Rachel Rigsby, Arkansas Program Coordinator for Teach Plus, had to say: "Ms. Kindsfater’s voice, dedication, and leadership have inspired her fellow educators and enriched our program. It’s clear her passion and expertise are a reflection of the strong support and mentorship fostered at Mt. Vernon-Enola High School." Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Kindsfater’s achievement and her incredible commitment to our students! 💙👏 #FlightoftheWarhawk

🏀 Basketball Game Updates 🏀 Here’s the latest on our upcoming basketball schedule: Friday, Dec. 20: Warhawk Senior Boys ONLY vs. Jacksonville Lighthouse 🕠 Game starts at 5:30 PM. Thursday, Jan. 2: Warhawks vs. Faulkner County Homeschool are cancelled. Friday, Jan. 3: (Rescheduled from December 3) Warhawks vs. Conway Christian. 📅 Thank you for your continued support! Let’s cheer on our Warhawks! 💙 #FlightoftheWarhawk

📝 Board Meeting Recap & Holiday Highlights 🎄 At last night's board meeting, we celebrated our core values of family, integrity, achievement, and innovation by honoring staff and welcoming new faces to the Warhawk family. We’re excited to introduce Shiranir Thornton as our new High School Special Education Teacher! Our annual Faculty Christmas Party was a festive success! 🎉 A special thank you to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church for graciously hosting us in their facilities. We also extend a huge shoutout to our amazing community sponsors: Centech 5R Meats First Security Bank First Service Bank MVE PTO Angel’s Boutique And several generous unnamed donors 💙 Thank you for making the season brighter with your support and door prizes! #FlightoftheWarhawk

🏆✨ Congratulations to Our Spelling Bee Winners! 🐝🎉 We are so proud of all our incredible spellers who showcased their talent and hard work in Friday's Elementary Spelling Bee! 👏 🎓 6th Grade Winners: 🥇 1st Place: Analiese Hambrick 🥈 2nd Place: Newly White 🥉 3rd Place: Victoria Myers 🎓 3rd-5th Grade Winners: 🥇 1st Place: Emmaleigh Shuffield 🥈 2nd Place: Camden O'Bannon 🥉 3rd Place: Clara Cavin A huge thank you to our community partner, Enola General Store, for sponsoring the beautiful trophies and supporting our students. 💙 Your generosity and encouragement make moments like this even more special. 💫 #FlightoftheWarhawk

🎄🎥 The Results Are In! 🎥🎄 The votes for your favorite Christmas movie are tallied, and the winner is... "It's a Wonderful Life"! 🏆 Following closely were "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" 🎅 and "The Santa Clause" 🎁. Whatever movie or activity you enjoy with your family this holiday season, remember to cherish these moments and make lasting memories. ❤️✨ #FlightoftheWarhawk

🎶✨ A Huge Thank You to Mr. Clemmons! 🎶✨ We are so grateful for Mr. Clemmons and his incredible hard work and dedication in making both the Elementary Christmas Program on Tuesday night and the High School Band Concert on Thursday night a resounding success! 🎄🎷 Your passion for music and commitment to our students shine brightly, and we deeply appreciate the time, effort, and heart you pour into every performance. 💙👏 Thank you for creating such magical and memorable moments for our school and community! 🎼❤️ #FlightoftheWarhawk

🌟 Superintendent Zeb Prothro Presents at ASBA Conference! Yesterday, our very own Superintendent, Zeb Prothro, delivered a dynamic presentation at the Arkansas School Board Association conference. He shared the impactful changes happening in our district and highlighted the critical role of the Board of Education in school operations and management. Special thanks to Josh Moss for his support and contributions during the presentation! We’re proud to showcase the leadership and teamwork driving our success. 🏫💡 #ASBA #FlightoftheWarhawk

🎉 WARHAWK NATION! 🎉 TONIGHT ONLY - MVE students get in FREE for the epic basketball showdown against the Quitman Bulldogs! 🏀🐾 🔥 Games tip off at 5:00 PM! 💥 Bring the noise, bring the energy, and let’s show Quitman who rules the court! 💙 🍔 Come hungry and grab some food while cheering on the Warhawks! 🎶 LET’S PACK THE GYM AND MAKE IT LOUD! 🎶 #FlightoftheWarhawk

🌟 MVE 21CCLC Spring Semester Registration is Now Open! 🌟 We’re excited to announce that new registrations for the MVE 21CCLC Spring Semester are now open! 🔹 What is 21CCLC? 21CCLC is an afterschool program that runs Monday-Thursday until 6 PM, offering fun and enriching activities for students. 🔹 Who Can Register? New students in Kindergarten through 6th grade. 🔹 Already Registered? No need to register again if your student is already enrolled! 🔹 Deadline: All registrations must be submitted by Friday, January 3, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for a fantastic semester! Click here to register: https://forms.gle/riwSQzMAHYnyPDVS7 Email mve21CCLC@mvewarhawks.org with any questions!

✨ What a memorable day for our high school juniors as they picked up their class rings! 💍 These rings symbolize hard work, friendships, and unforgettable memories. #FlightoftheWarhawk

🚨 Notice: Game Cancellation 🚨 Tonight's 7th Grade Basketball Games (Monday, December 9) have been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. #FlightoftheWarhawk

Yesterday, our District Leadership Team gathered to collaborate on school safety updates, communication strategies, and focusing on ‘being good at what we can control.’ Guided by our core values of Family, Innovation, Integrity, and Achievement, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and forward-thinking environment for our students, staff, and community! #FlightoftheWarhawk

**Start Your Morning with a Yummy Breakfast!** Join us tomorrow morning, Saturday, December 7, at the Peewee Basketball Games and enjoy a delicious breakfast while supporting your favorite basketball and cheer teams! 🏀🎉 **Games start at 9:00 AM.** **Admission:** $5 for adults. *The gate is cash only, but the concession stand accepts credit/debit cards.* Don’t miss the action and the fun—see you there! #FlightoftheWarhawk

🎉 Celebrating Creativity and Hands-On Learning! 🎉 At Mt. Vernon-Enola, our students and teachers are embracing creativity in the classroom while making learning fun and engaging! 🍞 Mrs. Sara's 3rd Grade Class explored the art of writing by crafting step-by-step paragraphs on how to make PB&J sandwiches. The best part? Mrs. Sara followed their instructions to bring their writing to life—deliciously! 🏠 5th and 6th Grade GT Students let their imaginations run wild by designing Gingerbread Houses using graham crackers and candy. The results were as unique and colorful as the students themselves! 🍕 High School Life Skills Class dove into culinary creativity, mastering the art of making breakfast pizzas—a skill that’s both practical and tasty! 👏 Great job to our students and teachers for turning learning into an exciting, hands-on adventure!

🏆 Shining Star Alert! 🏆 Congratulations to Benjamin Baldwin, a talented 3rd-grade student, whose artwork has been selected to appear in Sports Illustrated Kids magazine! 🎨✨ We are so proud of Benjamin's creativity and dedication. What an honor to see his work showcased on such a national platform. 🌟 Way to represent Mt. Vernon-Enola Elementary, Benjamin! 🎉 #FlightoftheWarhawk

🎄✨ Angel Tree Success! ✨🎄 We are thrilled to announce that 100% of our students on the MVE Angel Tree have been sponsored! 🥳🎁 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community for stepping up and ensuring our students have a joyful and memorable Christmas. Your kindness and generosity truly make a difference! ❤️ #FlightoftheWarhawk

The Mt. Vernon-Enola School District Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Mount Vernon Baptist Church. Following the meeting, the district will host the annual staff Christmas Party at 6:00 p.m. We look forward to this opportunity to come together in celebration and fellowship. #FlightogtheWarhawk

🎶✨ Holiday Cheer is in the Air! ✨🎶 Join us for two magical nights of music as our talented students share the spirit of the season: 🎄 Elementary Christmas Concert 📅 Tuesday, December 10 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 High School Gym 🎷 High School Band Christmas Concert 📅 Thursday, December 12 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 High School Cafeteria We can't wait to celebrate the sounds of the season with you! 🎵🎁 #FlightoftheWarhawk