Link to view the Lady Cougars volleyball game at the state tournament, playing tonight at 5.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/qWrjDmSqemVsrpWw/?
We got to spend a week at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis with this group of awesome young people!
Students spent time at the National FFA College & Career Expo networking with industry leaders, colleges and post secondary opportunities, and engaging with the latest technology in the Ag Industry. They also attended student workshops and said the workshops were one of their favorite parts!
We attended the Opening Session and the Fourth General Session. We were able to listen to Temple Grandin and Kevin Wanzer. We learned so much and felt inspired by both!
Thank you to everyone who made it possible for us to attend!
It's GAMEDAY, Lady Cougars!
Show the Bulldogs what you're made of today! Cougar Nation is proud of you and behind you all the way!
The first serve is set for 5:00 at Hackett High School. The Lady Cougars will play Conway St. Joe.
Drop a comment and help us with our Lady Cougars good luck!
#LetsGoLadyCougars
Wednesday - Drugs are NO match for anybody! From head to toe, mismatch your clothes as much as you can!
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeCougars
ICC After School Program kindergarteners continued the engineering design process as they read Creepy Carrots, the story of a rabbit who thinks carrots are following him! Our young engineers jumped in to help, planning their own solutions to keep the carrots in the garden. Using items from our STEM tubs, they built creative ways to contain those sneaky carrots. Check out their innovative designs!
Thank you to Charlie and Cathy Johnson and United Country Real Estate Cotham Co for the volleyball team's lunch at Jamie's today!
Our Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host a movie night on November 9 at Cougar Stadium, 6 PM. Open to the public!
As part of our problem-based learning unit on natural hazards, students undertook a hands-on engineering challenge to design and build a structure that could withstand a model shaker earthquake. The project’s criteria required students to construct a building at least 30 cm high within a strict time limit of 20 minutes. Additionally, they worked with specific constraints, including a $70 budget, where mini marshmallows cost $2 each and spaghetti noodles cost $1 each.
Following the engineering design process, students brainstormed, sketched, and iterated on their ideas before the build stage. This activity allowed them to think critically about budget limitations, structural integrity, and the real-world impacts of earthquake resistance in buildings. Through this project, students gained a deeper understanding of how structural engineers approach the challenges of building in earthquake-prone areas and the importance of thoughtful planning and innovation in managing natural hazards.
Once we realized a structure was solid, we had a little fun and the earthquake became more intense! Stay tuned for more problem based learning projects as we answer the big question, "How do changes in Earth’s surface affect people, and what can be done about them?".
For videos and more on this ongoing project, join Mrs. Amber's facebook page!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/458663553698566
Good Luck Lady Cougars!
Pajama Day today to kick off Red Ribbon Week!
Red Ribbon Week continues tomorrow with Senior Citizen Day - Grow Old Being Drug Free!
Don't forget to grab a picture and watch for a Tuesday afternoon post for how to share them with us!
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeCougars
We have our first bit of basketball beginning this week with intramural games. Our Lady Cougar Volleyball girls are going to STATE! We have the last Mighty Mite games of the season. Friday Night Lights are at home this week... it's sure to be an exciting week in Cougar Sports!
#LetsGoCougars
We will host the final round of our fall youth rodeo series today (Sunday) at 3 PM. Come on out to the Izard County Roping & Riding Arena to cheer on these young cowboys and cowgirls! Free admission
Red Ribbon Week begins Monday! We are celebrating district-wide, and we hope all of our students, faculty, and staff will join us by wearing red ribbons/bracelets and having fun with our dress-up days!
Monday: Pajama Day - Follow your DREAMS... Don't do drugs!
Grab a picture of your Cougars in Pajamas and look for a post to share pictures on Monday afternoon!
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeCougars
The Jr High Cougar Quiz Bowl team attended the AGQBA Junior High Camp at Cotter High School today. They joined students from 7 area schools in a variety of mixed teams and games, and they had a very successful experience! Several Cougars earned special honors on the day:
Freshman Evan Cole earned the 9th grade High Point Honors answering a total of 64 questions correctly. He was nominated to the All-Tournament Team and a member of the 3rd place team overall.
Eighth grade student Ian Bear earned the 8th grade High Point Honors answering a total of 64 questions correctly. He was also nominated for the All-Tournament Team and was a member of the 1st place team.
Alex Millington was nominated for the All-Tournament team answering a total of 28 questions correctly and was a member of the 2nd place team overall.
Addysyn Kinion was a member of the 1st place team, and Lily Carpenter was a member of the 2nd place team.
After successful completion of the PowerPoint unit on Testout, an online IT training courseware that helps prepare students for certification and real-world skills, Mrs. Jackson's Survey of Business students created their own Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with a Halloween theme. They were required to give reasoning or examples of why teens their age should or should not go trick or treating, with slides that included transitions, pictures, and animations. They have done a great job!
Congrats to the Jr High Cougar Choir's All Region Choir recipients!
We'd like to congratulate Coach Billy McBride and the Lady Cougars who have earned a bid in the 2A State Volleyball Tournament! They've worked incredibly hard all season long. While last night's game didn't end the way they hoped, it absolutely wasn't for a lack of heart or effort. We're beyond proud of the grit that these girls have shown... and we can't wait to cheer them on as they head to STATE next week!
Their first state game will be on Tuesday at 5pm at Hackett High School. They'll play Conway St. Joseph.
Full brackets can be found here: https://www.si.com/high-school/stats/arkansas/volleyball/brackets/8290
We will post the link to purchase tickets as soon as it is available!
Let's go, Lady Cougars!
If you ordered school pictures after re-take and makeup picture day, they were sent home with middle and high school students today. PK-4th grades will receive theirs tomorrow.
Izard County Kindergarten After School Program explored the engineering design process through the story Jack the Builder! After reading about Jack’s imaginative builds with blocks, students chose 2 to 4 blocks, sketched their designs, and got creative. They soon discovered they needed more blocks to bring their visions to life! Check out the students in action as they refine their designs and build their creations
