Due to COVID-19 related cancellations and the need for social distancing, ACT test centers’ capacities were limited this summer. For many upcoming seniors, this fall is the last chance to obtain or raise ACT scores before applying for college. Fortunately, ACT has added three new national test dates for the fall. “Our commitment to providing […]
Anna’s Avenue – Parents & Students Differ About Returning to School with COVID-19
Onsite vs Online Learning: How will most people attend school in 2020-21? Three weeks ago, on July 9th, Ark. Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that the 2020-21 school year will begin the week of August 24, and no later than August 26. This Thursday, school districts in Saline County have begun releasing calendars for the upcoming […]
Anna’s Avenue – Two opportunities for youth to pursue music learning in a pandemic
The longer days and freedom from school that summer brings makes this season the perfect time for kids and teens to broaden their horizons and explore new hobbies–like picking up a musical instrument! But how has the pandemic affected music opportunities in Saline County? And what can one expect when signing up for music lessons […]
Anna’s Avenue: Here’s the List of Over 15 Summer Jobs for Teens in Saline County
Finding a summer job can be a challenge for many teens, especially those under 18. Teens under 18 fall in that weird gray area between being old enough to work and not quite qualifying for many local jobs. The surplus of job search websites available through the Internet can add to the confusion, often failing […]
Feedback from Local Students Shows the Impact of Quarantine on Their Mental Health
Survey data shows COVID-19 has, without a doubt, had a major impact on the youth in our community. As directed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, school districts in Bauxite, Benton, Bryant, and Harmony Grove closed for classes in mid-March to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Saline County. Students transitioned to Alternate Method of Instruction […]
Process to obtain driver’s license also tests ability to stand in long line
Due to COVID-19, Arkansas testing centers were closed to written driving exams (permit tests) and skills tests (driver’s tests) for much of the season. However, recently, some offices have begun to reopen. Pictured above, testers have eagerly flooded to the Arkansas State Police Headquarters in Little Rock to take the written exam. Since the office […]
“Pay It Forward Scholarship” Offered to Graduating High School Seniors
What is something you wish you would have known when you were younger and moving from one grade to the next? Do you have any helpful knowledge you want to pass on to younger students? Here’s your chance! The employees of HealthCARE Express and its affiliated companies have banded together to fund the “Pay It […]
See the List of 2020 Scholarships and Deadlines
This school year has been a wild ride for high school seniors, with the pandemic changing both prom and graduation… but college preparation continues. Below are some local scholarships available. Look through, and apply or share. If your business or organization would like to be added to the list, send an email to [email protected] and […]
Two Saline County students receive the 2020 Arnold Palmer Scholarship
Four Arkansas students, including two from Saline County, are among the first recipients of the Arnold Palmer Scholarship. The Arkansas State Golf Association and the First Tee of Central Arkansas announce the award winners of the newly established Arnold Palmer Scholarship. The recipients and their colleges of choice are: Max Bell, Benton High School, Arkansas […]
Collegeville Elementary Named National Showcase School
Collegeville Elementary, part of the Bryant School District, has been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School for the 2019-2020 school year. Two years ago, Bryant Public Schools introduced its teachers and staff to the Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes from the Flippen Group. Schools implemented methods to foster welcoming and creative learning environments. Examples […]
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