Bus Drivers Wanted

Nettleton Public Schools has openings for bus drivers for the 2023-2024 school year. Up to 20 hours of paid training is offered. If interested, please call 870-910-7830 or email keith.thomas@nettletonschools.net

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at 24 May 2023

Summer Break

The last day of the school year is Friday, May 26th, for NPS students. Dismissal is at 10 am, and buses will not run that day; there will also be no breakfast or lunch served. In addition, camp Raider will be CLOSED due to moving to their new site for the summer.
 
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at 23 May 2023

Teacher Appreciation Week

At NPS, we are thankful for our incredible educators serving our students. May 8th - 12th is Teacher Appreciation Week. In honor of this, take a moment to share about that special teacher who influenced your life. 
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at 07 May 2023

NPS Communications Survey

NPS wants to hear from you! So please help us improve our communication and community engagement efforts by taking our survey to tell us what's going well and where we can improve! It is now open to the public and runs through May 12th. You can find it online at www.nettletonsurvey.org.

at 01 May 2023

2023-2024 School Preference for Current Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Graders

NPS Families, is your student a current kindergartener, first grader, or second grader? The school preference application is now open for you to select the campus of your choice for the 2023-2024 school year.

If you would like to indicate your preference for elementary or intermediate school placement for your upcoming first, second, or third grader, please complete the application at bit.ly/Preference23_24.

If you would like your student to remain at the campus they attend currently, intermediate or elementary, there is NO need to complete an application.

If you would like to apply to Nettleton Virtual Academy, please complete the application at bit.ly/NVAapp23_24.

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at 24 April 2023

State Band Accomplishments

Congratulations to the Nettleton High School Band for receiving Superior Ratings from all judges at the ASBOA 5A State Concert Band Contest in Cabot on April 11th! The band earned 4th place for 5A Concert Band in Arkansas. Your Raider family is proud of your accomplishment! 

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at 21 April 2023

Academic Achievements at STEAM, NJHS, and NHS

Nettleton Public Schools creates an environment for our students to achieve various skills regardless of their grade level. We want to congratulate STEAM's Odyssey of the Mind team on competing in the state tournament and placing second overall, and they will be attending the world finals in May. They are working to reach a goal of $9,000 to cover travel expenses, and you can help by contacting kelli.cochran@nettletonschools.net. 

NJHS and NHS students competed in the 12th annual State Science Olympiad tournament competing in 17 science-themed events. They brought home a second overall placement and most spirited and sixth place overall. In addition, these students accomplished ten 3rd place, four 2nd place, and seven 1st place medals. 

NJHS was the second overall winner and the Spirt Award

    • Anatomy and Physiology: Tabitha Cunningham and Zoie Bonner - Bronze medal (3rd)
    • BioProcess Lab: Ben Sawyer and Dylan Brown - Silver medal (2nd)
    • Bridge: Dylan Brown and Tori Cunningham - Silver medal (2nd)
    • Can't Judge a Powder: Laila Westbrook and Jazlyn Stegall - Gold (1st)
    • Crave the Wave: Adrian McIntosh and Tori Cunningham - Bronze (3rd)
    • Disease Detectives: Laila Westbrook and Tabitha Cunningham - Bronze (3rd)
    • Experimental Design: Ben Sawyer, Colton Stevens, and Zoie Bonner - Silver (2nd)
    • Forestry: Tabitha Cunningham and Ben Sawyer - Gold (1st)
    • Green Generation: Tori Cunningham and Zoie Bonner - Bronze (3rd)
    • Meteorology: Addison Stevens and Adrian McIntosh - Bronze (3rd)
    • Road Scholar: Laila Westbrook and Dylan Brown - Silver (2nd)
    • Rocks and Minerals: Sam Sawyer and Colton Stevens - Bronze (3rd)
    • Roller Coaster: Adrian McIntosh and Jazlyn Stegall - Gold (1st)
    • Solar System: Addison Stevens and Sam Sawyer - Bronze (3rd)
    • Storm the Castle: Addison Stevens and Jazlyn Stegall - Gold (1st)
    • Wheeled Vehicle: Ben Sawyer and Dylan Brown - Gold (1st)

NHS finished sixth overall among eleven teams

    • Anatomy and Physiology: Ian Landrum and Reagan Nelson - 9th
    • Astronomy: Kaleb Racy and Mekenzie Racy - 6th
    • Bridge: Claire Ballard and Conor Weston - 5th
    • Cell Biology: Ian Landrum and Claire Ballard - 5th
    • Chemistry Lab: Damon Harrison and Raegan Smith - 8th
    • Disease Detectives: Ian Landrum and Tyler Wheeless - 8th
    • Dynamic Planet: Mekenzie Racy and Katelyn Ewert - 7th
    • Environmental Chemistry: Kaleb Racy and Juan Cubero - 7th
    • Experimental Design: Damon Harrison, Cameron Holder, and Tyler Wheeless - 6th
    • Fermi Questions: Damon Harrison and Juan Cubero - 5th
    • Forestry: Juan Cubero and Connor Weston - Bronze (3rd)
    • Green Generation: Reagan Nelson and Claire Ballard - 7th
    • It's About Time: Katelyn Ewert and Reagan Nelson - Bronze (3rd)
    • Remote Sensing: Claire Ballard and Smith 8th
    • Rocks and Minerals: Tyler Wheeless and Cameron Holder - Bronze (3rd)
    • Scrambler: Damon Harrison and Connor Weston - Gold (1st)
    • Trajectory: Cameron Holder and Tyler Wheeless- Gold (1st)
at 21 April 2023

Dodie Anderson | IMPACT Arkansas

Congratulations to Dodie Anderson, NJHS Dyslexia/Literacy Interventionist, on being selected as a member of the University of Arkansas IMPACT Arkansas Fellowship. The selection process is rigorous, and in this program, she will collaborate with other educators across the state to develop into future school leaders.

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at 18 April 2023

New Student Registration | NOW OPEN

Registration is now open for those who want to join the Raider Family! With several quality options: Nettleton Virtual Academy, Fox Meadow Elementary, University Heights Elementary, STEAM Elementary, Fox Meadow School of Creative Media, University Heights School of Media Arts, STEAM, Nettleton Junior High School, and Nettleton High School; we do whatever it takes, for every child. Register today at bit.ly/npsNewStudent or nettletonschools.net/register-home. Updating registration for returning students will open in June. 

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at 11 April 2023

Touch A Truck

Nettleton EAST program invites you to Touch-A-Truck on Saturday, April 15, from 10 am to 1 pm at NEA Baptist Clinic with donations benefiting HopeCircle. It is a fun family event that allows children to explore and experience vehicles of all kinds and operators. In addition, children gain valuable knowledge of what makes Northeast Arkansas great!

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at 10 April 2023