Rogers Public Schools - Excel Spring 2019

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LEARNING PROGRAM

ROGERS ALUMNI

OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN

REACH ROGERS STUDENTS EXPLORE ROBOTICS

LEADERS IN

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MAKING THEIR MARK IN THE BIG LEAGUES

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he focus for our school district is to prepare our students for their future. For a first grader, their immediate future is to advance to second grade next year where we want them to continue to be successful. We want all of our students to be successful for that next step whether it is transitioning to middle school, starting high school or graduating from our school district to continue their pursuit of a successful career.

Did the district know it was preparing a future lobbyist for Amazon, a production manager for Universal Studios or a professional pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays? Our goal is to prepare all students so that they have a variety of options as they graduate and move on. Please read in this edition about graduates of our district who are having successful careers in a variety of fields.

Please also find stories on students and staff who are having success during this year. From individual students to school teams and teachers and administrators, our district continues to shine with its performance. I particularly highlight the continuation of excellence in our running programs led by Carlton and Becky Efurd with yet another state championship.

In this issue, you can learn more about the enrichment we provide students through our gifted and talented program, read about the robotics clubs and get updated on our remodeling at three of our older schools.

EXCEL EDITOR ASHLEY KELLEY SIWIEC PHOTOGRAPHER JASON IVESTER COPY EDITOR WILMA BARNES

Excel is published by Rogers Public Schools in August, November, March and May.

There are many ways in which our district can get better, and we work each day to help our students achieve the success they deserve. We are preparing our students for some careers that are not even created yet. It’s an exciting and rewarding challenge to work to meet the needs of educating all students of our community.

— Dr. Marlin Berry

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Where are they now?

See what paths Rogers Public Schools graduates are taking.

New & Notable Check out what’s new with Rogers students & staff — plus, online education!

REACH Find out how Rogers supports advanced students in reaching their potential.

Kids Today Learn more about some of the clubs and programs building bright futures.

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The Learning Environment

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Legacy & Distinction

Rogers invests in upgrades for older facilities and the AP Capstone program.

Rogers Public Education Foundation to honor hometown heroes for their impact.

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Lights, Camera, Action Headed for a famous Florida theme park? Look for Scotie Hulett, a 2008 Rogers High School graduate, behind the scenes managing video and photo shoots happening at the park. Since

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Making an Impact Christhian Saavedra, a 2009 Rogers High School graduate, now teaches Spanish at Kirksey Middle School and he coaches soccer at Heritage High School. Saavedra is an instructional innovator who challenges students to per-

last September, she has been a production manager for Universal Studios’ Florida production

form at their highest potential. He works hard at building

group where she manages logistics for all internal and external video or photo shoots to make

great relationships with his students and players so that

sure the shoot can go smoothly with minimal interference to the theme park’s operations. "The

they are motivated and want to work hard for him both in

largest impact that RHS had on me was the fact that they offer so many electives where stu-

the classroom and on the soccer field. In addition to be-

dents can try multiple things and hopefully find one that ignites a passion. Without a TV Produc-

ing honored as the district’s Teacher of the Year in 2018,

tion class, who knows what I would be doing now."

Saavedra was recently awarded the Arkansas Head Coach

In 2017, she worked for Universal Creative as an associate media producer managing and coor-

of Significance from the United Soccer Coaches.

dinating multi-million dollar service contracts for the themed entertainment industry. Her skills

“Being a Rogers Public Schools alumnus and having the

in video, film and production coordination have involved her in many projects through the years

opportunity to come back and teach in this district is a

including CBS’ The Amazing Race and Survivor. Her favorite is the "#LikeAGirl" campaign for

dream come true,” Saavedra said. “I love Rogers and it

Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2017 featuring soccer star Alex Morgan, and the hardest (but most rewarding) was the "Tight Pants Commercial" featuring Jimmy Fallon. She remembers the teachers that fed her dreams and showed her she could love going to work every day. "I don't remember the quadratic formula, all the bones in the body, all the US Presidents or how to write the best argumentative essay but I do remember the time I first tried archery, dared to go into a very dark cave, and fly-fished in the freezing cold January with a teacher who confirmed

is an honor to be giving back to a community that has given me so much. My goal is to be a role model for so many kids in our district in the same way Rogers Public Schools' teachers were to me when I arrived here from El Salvador.”

that 'Dream Jobs' really do exist."

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Courtesy Tampa Bay Rays

Amazon Advocate

In the Majors!

A 2005 Rogers High School graduate, Megan Schrader

A 2012 graduate of Rogers Heritage High School,

manages state and local public policy for Amazon Web

Hunter Wood has taken his talents on the pitch-

Services, a leader in digital innovation for enterprises

ing mound to the Major League. Wood has been

and public sector organizations across the globe. Shrader

pitching for the Tampa Bay Rays since 2017.

manages public policy related to cloud computing, data

Wood said school wasn’t always easy for him,

security, procurement, data privacy, energy, and infra-

but he gives thanks to teacher Jackie Kelly for

structure. Prior to Amazon, Schrader served as the North-

getting him through. He also credits the late

west Executive Director of TechNet, a trade association

Chad Wolff, a coach and Kirksey Middle School

focused on advocacy for the innovation economy, and

teacher, for having a big impact on his pitching

as a political consultant with Gordon Thomas Honeywell

career. Others had an impact as well.

Governmental Affairs in Washington, DC, and Tacoma,

“Coach Kilgore was a great person and always

Wash. Megan graduated from the University of Puget

kept me in line,” Wood said.

Sound with a Bachelor of Arts in International Political

Keith Kilgore, now the district athletic director,

Economy. She is now based in Austin, Texas.

coached Wood during his Heritage years and re-

“My K-12 education at Rogers Public Schools was excel-

members Wood’s skill and determination.

lent preparation for college and the workforce. I still lean

“Extremely proud of Hunter’s climb to the ma-

on lessons I learned in the debate/forensics and mock

jor leagues,” Kilgore said. “As a player, this is a

trial programs, which taught me research and public

dream that only a select few ever experience!”

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speaking skills that I use daily in my career,” Schrader said. “Foundations I learned in Mr. Raybourn’s AP Government class and English classes with Mrs. Barnes and Mr. Graham prepared me to navigate government organizations, think critically, and clearly articulate ideas. I am so grateful for the teachers that invested in me and for the education I received through Rogers Public Schools.”

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05 01 AP Commendation HHS’ Lance Bowman was named a Commended Student for his high PSAT scores.

04 State Champions!!

Rogers High School won the girls’ indoor track championship- 3rd year in a row!

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02 Diamond Award Crossroads student Jasmine Copp received a state Diamond Award for her perseverance.

05 State Runners-up!

The RHS Cheer Team placed 2nd in the state.

06 03 Special Education RPS' Tita DeVore was selected as the Ark. Special Education Administrator of the Year.

06 Gold Standard Nine outstanding Rogers teachers earned national board certification this year.

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Coming Soon!

Learning from home

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We want this to provide some flexibility for families and students who need something different than a typical school day.

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ogers Public Schools is preparing to offer an online learning program to help serve a variety of needs -from homeschool students to credit recovery for drop-out prevention and Advanced Placement for those looking for additional coursework outside of the regular day.

The district is partnering with Red Comet to design the offering that will not only be convenient for those that like to learn at home but also want the assurance of a quality curriculum and certified teachers.

“We want this to provide some flexibility for families and students who need something different than a typical school day,” said Charles Lee, assistant superintendent for general administration.

Once the district has finished designing the course offerings, the program will have open enrollment dates so that a student can enroll at any time during the year and start one or more courses.

The virtual school will be self-paced so students can recover lost credits or move ahead at their own rate.

“All of the courses will meet Arkansas standards and will be taught by teachers who are certified in Arkansas,” Lee said.

Red Comet is fully accredited by AdvancEd and NWACC and approved

by NCAA. It has a proven track record with one of the highest completion rates with over 98 percent of students successfully completing their courses.

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REACHING YOUR POTENTIAL

Advanced Exploration Some of the exciting opportunities REACH offers students include an Invention Convention and REACH Fair to showcase third-graders' inventions and fourth and fifth-graders' extensive research projects.

Fourth graders look forward to the REACH Regatta where they design and construct their own boats and then race them in a creek. Students also investigate the history of their community and enjoy exploring the War Eagle area.

Rogers Public Schools has a commitment to excellence and to helping every student meet his or her potential. Rogers aims to grow even the most advanced student academically, socially and emotionally.

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he award-winning Rogers Public Schools REACH program has crafted an exciting curriculum and a rich set of opportunities for Rogers students in grades K-12.

“Rogers Public Schools does a remarkable job of reaching all learners,” said Stephanie Farmer, a teacher in the gifted and talented department known as REACH. “The services provided by the district are top notch and show evidence of helping all students reach their greatest potential.”

Many may be surprised to learn that the gifted and talented department works with every

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student in kindergarten, first and second grades.

The REACH facilitators collaborate with classroom teachers to deliver weekly enrichment lessons to build high-level thinking skills.

During this weekly enrichment time, the students are challenged with literature-based, hands-on engaging activities. The teachers also use this opportunity to identify students who might benefit from the REACH program in future grades.

“All students are great at something,” said Farmer, who is the REACH facilitator at Reagan and Westside elementaries. “Through enrichment lessons, we are sometimes able to see a hidden strength or area of interest that may not

be easily identified in the everyday classroom.

It is very rewarding to work closely with their classroom teachers with the common goal of stretching the students’ minds and helping them look for solutions to problems in new and creative ways.”

Parents, community, teachers and even students themselves can all recommend a student to be tested for placement in the REACH program.

The department uses various assessments to measure and evaluate a student’s need for gifted and talented services. Students qualifying for the program receive curriculum differentiation in weekly classes at the elementary level and daily instruction in 6th and 7th grades or in

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Rogers REACH students learn important skills that help them work as a team from the brainstorming phase to design collaboration and hands-on engineering. In recent years, elementary students have enjoyed working with a team to invent and build their own creative arcade game out of recycled objects. This project has earned a 2019 Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education award.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ABOUND Sixth-graders apply what they have been learning about mysteries and problem-solving in a forensics conference with authentic problem-solving. This year a representative of Homeland Security will be working with the students.

REACH students design, market and sell products in their seventh-grade global marketplace activity and many compete in the Stock Market Game to learn about investing.

Activities available for students in many schools include chess clubs, Quiz Bowl, Odyssey of the Mind and "genius hours" where students have the opportunity to learn about special interests during an enrichment period at their school.

accelerated or Advanced Placement classes in the upper grades.

“Being a part of the Rogers REACH program, my daughter Maya has had the opportunity to be challenged to think more critically and creatively to solve problems and learn new things,” said Haylee Pierce, who is a district specialist in math and science curriculum. “She has had the chance to push her own knowledge base, work cooperatively with other REACH students on projects and tasks, as well as learn about task commitment and grit. It has helped her grow tremendously both socially and academically.”

Beth Carnes has led the REACH department for nearly two decades and during that time the program has received numerous accolades for its curriculum and has been recognized with the “Act 59” award for the most outstanding gifted and talented program in the state.

“We have teachers that specialize in how to empower a child to be their own best resource,” Carnes said. Students practice exploring topics in a deeper way and asking questions that don’t have a simple answer.

“We want them to ask questions that are not 'Google-able'," Carnes said.

Each year teachers attend gifted and talented education conferences to study the current research and best practices in serving this special group.

highlights all of the science, technology, math and engineering opportunities open to women.

The conference features local female leaders in STEM professions.

Carnes said she is always pleased to hear the latest information but also enjoys gauging how Rogers compares to the country in its work.

At the high school level, all Rogers students have the option to participate in 27 collegelevel Advanced Placement courses and Pre-AP classes that help prepare them for success in rigorous classes. More than half of all 8th-12th graders participate in one or more of these challenging classes each year.

“It continues to affirm the great stuff we’re doing,” Carnes said.

With funds the program received from a curriculum award, they invested in developing the Gifted Girls Going Places program in conjunction with the University of Arkansas that

The Rogers Honors Academy also helps highachieving students explore and gain acceptance to the best colleges in the country.

Competing with the Best The REACH department facilitates opportunities for students to participate in knowledge competitions like Quiz Bowl and creative problem-solving ones like Odyssey of the Mind. Many Rogers teams compete at the highest levels.

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Rogers students use classroom lessons as a springboard into engineering.

ogers students are taking their math and science skills for a test run and applying them to the field of robotics in school and in clubs. Several groups take their robots and compete against others at the state and national level.

Rogers High School and Heritage High School each have school clubs while seven Rogers New Technology High School students are participating in a community club called Solid Rock Robotics.

“I love spending time with other people who enjoy engineering,” said Rogers Heritage senior Shane Allder. “It’s just my passion.”

The teams build their robots to operate within the many rules of a VEX or a FIRST robotics competition and then test how their creation compares to others in operating quickly and producing the best results.

Although the competition can be intense and stressful, Allder values the lessons he’s learned from robotics about problem solving, working as a team and communicating, especially during the design phase when everyone has different ideas.

New Tech student Ben Burdess enjoys the work so much he is changing his college

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and career.

“I love the process of transforming something on the screen in CAD to something real and tangible that actually works,” Burdess said.

Students are making a great impression.

“I will say that all the New Tech students are top notch at most everything,” said Solid Rock coach Charles Martin. “We are a community-based team and we get our funding from local businesses. During the summer we do presentations to these businesses and we have received very good feedback

on the presentation skills of these kids.”

New Tech senior Sidra Nadeem is joining the Heritage team for the first time this year.

“I’m interested in math and science, and I haven’t had a chance to apply it outside of school. Having exposure to this is really cool and I hope I can become a valuable team member later on. I wish I had started younger but now I have to learn on the job.”

Students at many elementaries now are getting coding and engineering exposure.

This year, Frank Tillery Elementary teachers received a grant from the Rogers Public Education Foundation to help them launch a club for 4th and 5th graders. Each of the 28 club members participate in a 3 to 5 member team that builds its own robot from scratch. Then they practice driving it with a remote control and operating its claw. Later they will be able to program, or code, their robot and attend competitions.

“To witness their perseverance, collaboration, and joy has been encouraging,” said library media specialist Kali Long who helped fifth grade teacher Adrienne Kerr start the club. “I can’t wait to see how the teamwork and determination will progress during competitions and further robotic adventures.”

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tudents at numerous Rogers elementary schools are learning leadership and conflict resolution at an early age.

Ozark Guidance has taken the Kids Helping Kids program to more than 32 schools in Northwest Arkansas including Bonnie Grimes, Eastside, Garfield, Janie Darr, Northside, Tillery, and Westside. It is designed to develop young leaders by teaching them to stand up for others, help others if they are hurt, get help from adults, encourage good behaviors in others and be a friend.

“Kids Helping Kids focuses on empowering students because they are the first to know when conflicts happen amongst peers but as they get older they are less and less likely to seek help from adults,” said Jennifer Coldiron with Ozark Guidance.

Coldiron points to research that shows that many children who are cyberbullied don’t report it. Studies find that as many as 21.5 percent in grades 3-5 kept silent, 31.5 percent in middle school and 36 percent in high school.

“They need skills to assert their own needs for safety and respect and to stand up for the needs of peers; they also need to cultivate the perspective that people who are hurtful are sometimes full of hurt and need support too,” Coldiron said.

The training includes discussion, interactive activities and practice to give students the tools they need.

“Kids helping Kids was a great chance for OGC to remind our students how to be a posi-

Before today’s program, did you know how to use an assertive voice to stand up for yourself or others?

tive influence in their classrooms and on the playground,” said Betsy Griffin, the Westside counselor. “The cute T-shirts help the other students spot a peer that is always willing to stand up for others.”

Fourth graders participating at Tillery Elementary were asked if they knew how to use an assertive voice to stand up for themselves or others. Before the program, 32 percent said they knew how and after the training, 95 percent said they knew how now.

“We hope students are more likely to take brave breaths to calm themselves, to use assertive voices to stand up for themselves and others, and to show empathy toward people who may be hurtful because they are hurting,” Coldiron said.

At Janie Darr Elementary, they use the Kids Helping Kids program as one of the ways they help prepare students for being leaders in fifth grade. Kim Tillman, the school counselor, said the four pillars of the school (a.k.a. ROAR) are Respect, Outstanding leadership, Always safe, and Responsible and prepared. The fifthgrade leadership team helps demonstrate those values to the younger students.

“Through our leadership and mentor programs, our students learn selfconfidence, how to connect with other students, problem-solving strategies, all skills they will use to help them navigate the next stage of their lives,” Tillman said.

After today’s program, did you know how to use an assertive voice to stand up for yourself or others?

LIFE LESSONS Students learn how to be a positive influence and stand up for themselves and others.

Gaining skills to advocate for

respect, cooperation & conflict resolution will inevitably help us empower each other, our school & community!

— Tonya Madsen

Tillery Elementary counselor

Tillery Elementary pre- and post- program responses

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Renovations planned for

3 schools

See what’s ahead for Westside, Northside & Lowell elementaries!

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he Rogers School District is excited to announce the renovation of three of the district’s oldest schools that have served the community well for more than 50 to 60 years each. To protect the public’s investment in Westside Elementary, Northside Elementary and Lowell Elementary, the district is launching projects to modernize the buildings so they can provide an excellent learning environment for many years to come.

Assistant Superintendent Charles Lee said the projects are possible thanks to the community’s approval of a millage increase in 2017 to build two additional elementary schools and to provide funds for upgrading older facilities and technology. The district plans to start with these three oldest schools and then turn to other older schools most in need of updates.

Built in 1964, Westside will have a new secure entry added and the reception, office, counselor and nurse’s areas will be relocated.

The entire school will be remodeled to include new millwork, paint, ceilings, doors, floors and improvements to meet accessibility requirements. The school will be outfitted with a new roof, HVAC, sprinklers and fire alarm systems. The school will also receive a fresh look on the outside with the addition of a terra-cotta exterior on the south side and the extension of the entry canopy to the north. The work at Westside will begin in June and is expected to take up to nine months.

The 68-year-old Lowell Elementary will receive a whole new look with the addition of a canopy to the front of the building and a new entrance area that will house the office. The existing office will be repurposed for the nursing and counseling staff. The kitchen will also be expanded to serve students more efficiently and to provide much needed storage. On the east side, an addition with several classrooms will be built where the art room is currently located. The entire school will be updated with new millwork, paint, ceilings, doors, flooring and improvements to meet accessibility requirements. The school will receive a new roof, fire sprinklers and updated fire alarms as well as a new HVAC system. Construction will begin by June and is expected to take 15 months.

Opened in 1954, Northside Elementary will receive a notable improvement with a new entrance on the north side that will house a new reception area and office. The entrance will feature a double-locked entryway to enhance school security. The existing office area will be converted for the nursing and counseling staff.

The remodel will also update all of the millwork, paint, ceilings, doors, and flooring as well as meet any ADA requirements for accessibility. Northside will receive a new roof, fire sprinklers, fire alarm system, and a new HVAC system. Construction will begin in June and last up to seven months.

Although the construction crews will try to not disrupt learning, a few portable classrooms will be used during some phases to provide learning spaces while classrooms are being remodeled.

“We’re excited to deliver on the promise to upgrade our older schools,” Lee said. “We want to provide our students with top-notch facilities whether their school is five years old or 50 years old.”

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Rogers will be among only 1,500 schools worldwide to implement the innovative AP Capstone program.

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ogers Public Schools is excited to offer students a new opportunity to develop the skills that matter most for college, such as their critical thinking, research and presentation skills, through the AP Capstone diploma program. Built on the foundation of two AP courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — the program complements other AP classes and expands the students’ skills as scholars.

"I'm excited about teaching this class because I think it will provide an important opportunity for students to really dig into what they're passionate about," said Rogers Heritage High School teacher Mary Parker. "This class is going to provide students with so many skills they need to navigate complex texts and nuanced questions that they'll encounter in college, career and beyond."

Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, students will have the opportunity to take AP Seminar. College Board has designed this new AP class to allow students to investigate a topic of personal interest and learn to consider it from multiple perspectives, find credible sources, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of arguments, and use this information to

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develop recommendations based on logic and evidence. The course includes both team projects and an individual paper and presentation, as well as a written end-ofcourse exam.

“Students can look forward to stimulating discussion, exposure to multiple perspectives on topical issues, the kind of independence that usually only occurs in college, and a fantastic experience that will prepare them for further study or careers,” said Rogers Heritage High principal Jim Davis.

The second course in the program is AP Research. In it, students will learn a variety of research methods and apply them to an independent research project. The course culminates with students submitting an academic paper and presenting and defending their research findings.

Rogers administrators see the AP

Capstone program as a wonderful opportunity for Rogers students to stand out as they apply for college and scholarships. Students will have advanced academic skills and the experience of exploring a passion in more depth.

“Many prestigious institutions of higher learning, including Ivy League schools and the University of Arkansas, endorse and support this course,” Davis said. “We are very excited about this opportunity and we think it will give Rogers students the chance to show that they can compete with high-achieving students across the country and the world.”

The high school staff is ready to get started.

"I am delighted that our students will get the chance they deserve to experience this kind of open-ended learning," Parker said.

27 AP Classes! Rogers offers Advanced Placement in a wide variety of areas: AP English Language & Composition

AP Biology

AP Studio Art

AP English Literature & Composition

AP US History

AP Art History

AP Calculus AB

AP World History

AP Music Theory

AP Calculus BC

AP European History

AP French

AP Statistics

AP US Government

AP German

AP Chemistry

AP Psychology

AP Spanish Language

AP Physics A

AP Human Geography

AP Spanish Literature

AP Physics B

AP Macroeconomics

AP Seminar

AP Environmental Science

AP Microeconomics

AP Research

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8TH ANNUAL

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF REFLECTION AND CELEBRATION! Thursday, April 25 Pinnacle Ballroom, Embassy Suites Rogers, Arkansas

2019 HONOREES

Barney Hayes

Denny Higgins

Faye Jeffery

Tickets on sale March 1st at the following DOWNTOWN ROGERS

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VILLAGE ON THE CREEKS

General Public

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LOWELL

Tom Woodruff

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locations: PLEASANT GROVE

Employees / Retirees of Rogers Public Schools

Proceeds to benefit the Rogers Public Education Foundation Tickets also available online at www.rogerspef.com For more information: (479) 409-5196 / RogersPEF@gmail.com

Four to Join Wall of Distinction Honorees The Rogers Public Education Foundation has chosen four outstanding honorees to be added to its Wall of Distinction this spring. This special honor will go to Barney Hayes, retired RPS Director of Facilities and dedicated city official; Denny Higgins, retired educator and administrator; Faye Jeffery, retired educator and teacher advocate; and Tom Woodruff, lifelong educator and retired baseball coach.

“We are excited to announce the 2019 Wall of Distinction honorees, which were chosen from a large group of nominations,” said Gaven Smith, president of the Rogers Public Education Foundation Board. “We congratulate and applaud them for their years of dedication and service. We sincerely appreciate the impact they’ve had on the education landscape of

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Rogers and are excited to be recognizing them.”

Proceeds from the Wall of Distinction banquet scheduled for April 25, 2019, will help the foundation continue its mission to promote and enhance the quality of education in the community by raising funds and distributing grants to teachers for additional materials or special classroom needs.

The Rogers Public Education Foundation invites the community to nominate other distinguished alumni, former staff and school supporters for consideration next year.

Tickets for the 8th Annual Wall of Distinction Banquet will go on sale March 1, 2019. For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Karyn Tecle at rogerspef@ gmail.com.

Honoring A Legacy A legendary superintendent of the Rogers School District has been selected to receive the Legacy Award from the Rogers Public Education Foundation this spring. Greer Lingle led the district through times of growth from 1955 to 1983 and greatly contributed to the success of the public schools with his leadership and expertise in hiring and management.

“We are proud to honor Greer Lingle with the Legacy Award,” said Kelli Gemmell, vice president of the foundation. “Mr. Lingle exemplifies the meaning behind this award and the Rogers Public Schools are fortunate to have had his tremendous leadership and vision.”

Lingle's family will accept the award on his behalf at the 2019 Wall of Distinction banquet on April 25 at the Embassy Suites.

The Rogers Public Education Foundation invites the community to the event and to nominate other distinguished alumni, former staff and school supporters for consideration next year. rogersschools.net

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