Magnolia High School

Parents: We need your help to limit the spread of COVID-19 as we enter this school year. PLEASE keep your child at home if they are showing any symptoms such as, runny nose, congestion, headache, fever, dizziness, and fatigue. We understand these may be common symptoms for this time of year, but out of extreme caution, we ask that you please keep your child home if they are sick.

MHS Teacher Cadets were able to read their "Back to School" books at the Magnolia Kindergarten Center this morning. We aren't sure who enjoyed it more, the Seniors or the Kindergarteners! Thank you MKC for allowing us to spend time with your students!

MHS Teacher Cadets practiced reading "Back to School" books in class today. They are preparing to go read their books at Magnolia Kindergarten Center this week.

Panther Plaza is a working lab run by students in Mrs. Love’s Marketing and Small Business Operations classes. Everything you see in Panther Plaza is selected by the students! All proceeds from Panther Plaza stay in their account to buy more merchandise and supplies. Students are responsible for customer service and sales, inventory, ordering, social media marketing, financial reports, maintenance and cleaning the store. Students are able to gain job experience and business knowledge while in high school. When you support Panther Plaza you are supporting students. Swing by today from 8-3!

Magnolia Panther Football Fans: Tickets for tonight's AWAY scrimmage game are available for purchase at the following link: http://www.jacksonvilletitans.com/ TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE GATE. 9th grade football starts at 5:30pm and varsity will take the field at 6pm

Magnolia School District Hosts Formal Unveiling of Magnolia Performing Arts Center The Magnolia School District invites the press and public to attend the formal unveiling of the Magnolia Performing Arts Center on August 29, 2021. The event will begin with MSD board members and school officials taking part in a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:00 PM. Magnolia Performing Arts Center viewing is open to the public from 2:15-4:00 PM. “We are excited to welcome all to the MPAC. Its state-of-the-art design allows the freedom and versatility to showcase a variety of performing arts opportunities. We could not be more pleased with the facility and are excited to share this gem with our community.”—Larry Dunn, Director of Performing Arts. Contact Information: Larry Dunn 870.626.0407 mpac@magnoliaschools.net

Attention Volleyball fans: Tonight’s High School Varsity Volleyball game originally scheduled to be at Arkansas High has been cancelled.

We appreciate Bodcaw Bank for going above and beyond today sponsoring our staff fiesta lunch! Thank you for being an outstanding community partner.

MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER FREE MEALS TO ALL STUDENTS

MAGNOLIA BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS The Magnolia School District will welcome students back for the first day of school on Monday, August 16. All classes are currently scheduled for on-site instruction. All schools will run on regular schedules with breakfasts and lunches provided the first day. Leading up to the first day of school, District faculty and staff will be involved in several days of professional development and other campus activities. On Monday, August 9, District employees will meet in the new Performing Arts Center on the campus of Magnolia High School where they will be welcomed back by Superintendent, John Ward. During the first day, staff members from each campus will provide presentations related to the overall theme of, “Relationships Matter.” On Tuesday, August 10, staff members will listen virtually to key note speaker, Ron Clark. Clark is a motivational speaker and author and the 2000 Disney American Teacher of the Year. He is a two-time New York Times Bestselling author, the subject of a television movie and the founder of the Ron Clark Academy. Ron Clark brings charisma, energy, and devotion to the education profession. Some of the other topics that will be presented during the week include: • Student Mentoring and Intervention Program • Active Shooter Intruder Response Training • Human Trafficking • Child Maltreatment Mandated Reporter Training • Title IX Training • Professional Learning Communities On Friday, August 13, the district will host a Meet the Teacher Visitation Day. Teachers and staff members from each campus will be available and all parents are encouraged to visit each of their child’s teachers and establish a positive working relationship for the academic year. This year, parents are asked to visit campuses on the following schedules. District teachers with school-age children will visit their teachers from 8:00-9:00 am. Walker Pre-Kindergarten Center Time slots will be scheduled to limit the number of parents visiting any one teacher at the same time. Teachers will call parents to notify them of their specific time slot. East Side Elementary School Parents will be mailed a letter notifying them of the schedule below to visit their teacher. Last names beginning with: A – F 9:00 – 10:00 G – O 10:00 – 11:00 P – Z 11:00 – 12:00 Central Elementary School 9:00 – 10:30 Third Grade 10:30 – 12:00 Fourth Grade 1:00 – 2:30 Fifth Grade Magnolia Middle School 9:00 – 10:30 Eighth Grade 10:30 – 12:00 Seventh Grade 1:00 – 2:30 Sixth Grade Magnolia High School 9:00 – 12:00 Ninth-Twelfth Grades

MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES NEW TEACHERS The Magnolia School District welcomed thirty-seven new licensed personnel to the District at its annual new teacher orientation training on July 29. New teachers joining East Side Elementary School are Hannah Larey, kindergarten; Cait Light, kindergarten; Kimberly Bolyer, first grade; Brittany Hilliard, first grade; Jasmine Howell, first grade; Sydnee Torres, second grade; and Jaymee King, music. New teachers at Central Elementary School include Lana Brock, third grade; Emma McWilliams, third grade; Stacy Garcia, fifth grade; Gabrielle Gleason, fifth grade; Alisha Goodner, fifth grade; Elizabeth Liberty, fifth grade; and Mallary Bowser, special education. The Magnolia Middle School’s new teachers are Brianna Burton, English; Trey Davis, PE/health/coach; Scarlett Duncan, English; Charlotte Foster, English; Rachael Jones, science; Crissy Klober, special education; Andrea Muldrew, science; Isabella Munson, band; Aaron Nelson, social studies; Lacey Stuart, dyslexia interventionist; and Courtney Williams, PE/health/coach. New teachers at Magnolia High School this year will be Ethan Danner, English; Mathew Foss, audio/video; Megan Haire, critical reading; Erin McKenzie, English; Ricky McWilliams, special education; Spencer Reaves, mathematics; Jeff Savage, coach; Diamond Snyder, family and consumer science; Cameron Vaughan, TV production; Eden Walker, theater; Alex Whaley, special education; and Shanae Williams, PE/health/coach.

Magnolia School District 2021-22 School Supply List

Magnolia School District Substitute Training

Magnolia School District 2021-2022 School Calendar

Friendly Reminder! MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT HOSTS BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINATION CLINIC The Magnolia School District will host a Back-To-School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 28. The clinic will be held in Panther Arena and start at 2:00 PM. During this clinic, the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered. A follow-up clinic for the second dose of the vaccine will be held in approximately three to four weeks. This clinic is for District students (age 12 and older) and District staff members. Parents who want their students (age 12 and older) to receive the vaccine and staff members who want the vaccine should phone the District Administration building at 234-4933 and give their name, student's name and age, and phone number. Immunization forms must be completed prior to receiving the vaccine. Forms can be picked up at the front desk of the District Administration Building across the street from Magnolia High School. STUDENTS (AGE 12 AND OLDER) AND STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE FULLY VACCINATED (TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING THEIR SECOND DOSE) WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO QUARANTINE IF THEY SHOULD HAPPEN TO BE EXPOSED TO A POSITIVE COVID-19 CASE.

MHS students, don't forget the summer reading challenge! You still have time!

MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT HOSTS BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINATION CLINIC The Magnolia School District will host a Back-To-School COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, July 28. The clinic will be held in Panther Arena and start at 2:00 PM. During this clinic, the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered. A follow-up clinic for the second dose of the vaccine will be held in approximately three to four weeks. This clinic is for District students (age 12 and older) and District staff members. Parents who want their students (age 12 and older) to receive the vaccine and staff members who want the vaccine should phone the District Administration building at 234-4933 and give their name, student's name and age, and phone number. Immunization forms must be completed prior to receiving the vaccine. Forms can be picked up at the front desk of the District Administration Building across the street from Magnolia High School. STUDENTS (AGE 12 AND OLDER) AND STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE FULLY VACCINATED (TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING THEIR SECOND DOSE) WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO QUARANTINE IF THEY SHOULD HAPPEN TO BE EXPOSED TO A POSITIVE COVID-19 CASE.

It’s a great day to be a Panther!

ALL incoming 7th through 12 graders must have a current 2021-2022 physical on file with the school in order to participate in sports.

MAGNOLIA SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST FOR 2022 ACADEMIC YEAR