Marked Tree School District

That time has arrived! We are so excited about the start of school tomorrow! Here are some important reminders! We launch our childcare program tomorrow morning. Our PreK classes are full. There will be a lot of traffic around the elementary school. Please remember that the speed limit is 10 m.p.h.! Please make sure you notify the school as to how your elementary student is going to get home. You can tell the teacher by writing a letter and placing it in their backpack or you can call the office tomorrow. Kindergarten parents can walk their students to class tomorrow and Tuesday, but you cannot park in the loop. Please park by the gym. At the high school, please watch for students who might be crossing the road. Originally, the high school had sports pictures scheduled for Tuesday, July 23rd. Those are going to be rescheduled. As soon as a new date is set, we will let you know. This will be a busy week! If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us. As your school district, we are here to serve and meet your needs! Have a great week, Indians!

MTSD is excited about the $1.3 million HVAC improvement project that is occurring at our high school. You may notice the renovation work during open house. The outcome of this project is an improved learning environment that will positively benefit our students' health! We are replacing the existing heating and cooling with a state of the art system that will provide fresh air for a healthier environment. This will give the students and staff better air quality, better humidity control in the hallway and classrooms, and will be more efficient in terms of energy use! Aesthetically, you will notice new ceilings and new lighting which will create a cleaner, safer, and brighter environment for everyone. This is a significant investment into creating better schools for our students. Please be patient and forgive us as we make these much needed improvements. They are part of Marked Tree School District's ongoing commitment to enhancing education through improved educational facilities!

Don't forget about Open House tomorrow night on both campuses from 5:00-6:00 and the Back to School Bash in front of the elementary school from 5:30-7:00! We hope to see everyone tomorrow night!

Please read an announcement about Summer EBT Funds. This is very important! https://www.markedtreeschools.com/o/markedtreesd/article/1606819 This is the next to last week of school! Some exciting events and good times are coming, but we also have tests to take…. Here is what is happening this week at MTSD! Mon.- Tues.- Kindergarten Graduation at 6:00 at gym. Doors open at 5:30. Wed.- Thurs.- 6th Grade Completion at 9:00 in cafeteria. Fri.- Elem. fun day (no high school students) 5/25: FFA Auction 5/27: Memorial Day Holiday 5/28: 1st-5th Grade Awards at 9:00 a.m., Even Nine Weeks Tests (H.S.) 5/29- Odd Nine Weeks Tests (H.S.) 5/30: H.S. Make-Up Day 5/31- Last Day of School In case you missed it, we have posted our 24-25 calendar on our website! You can access it by clicking here: https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/1544434 Have a good week, Indians!

Happy Mother's Day to all of our Moms! Another week closer to summer break! Tonight, our community celebrates our seniors at Baccalaureate. Please consider coming to join us! Today: Baccalaureate Service for Sr Class at 6:00 at the First Baptist Church. Seniors should arrive at 5:00. Mon: Graduation Practice starts at 9:30 for Sr’s/AP Precal Exam at 12:00 Tues: AP Lang Exam at 8:00, Sr Graduation at 7:00 at Fowler Center Wed: Thur: 5th and 6th Grade Field Trip/AP Biology Exam at 12:00 Fri: Tribe Day Upcoming Events 5/21: Kindergarten Graduation at 6:00 at gym. 5/23: 6th Grade Completion at 9:00 in cafeteria. 5/24: Fun Day 5/25: FFA Auction 5/27: Memorial Day Holiday 5/28 1st-5th Grade Awards at 9:00 a.m. In case you missed it, we have posted our 24-25 calendar on our website! You can access it by clicking here: https://www.markedtreeschools.com/article/1544434

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Moms who help make a difference in the lives of their kids!

MTES/MTHS Fine Arts Night will be taking place on Friday, May 3rd!

We have a big week coming up at MTSD! Baseball and softball teams have both advanced to the regional tourney! Be on the lookout for those brackets. Here is what is happening next week at MTSD and a list of upcoming events! Mon: Progress report will be sent home, sr. nine weeks tests, sr. track state championship meet Tues: 3-6 Grade Reading ATLAS, sr. nine weeks tests/sr’s last day Wed: 6-11 athletic physicals on campus Thur: 3-6 Grade Math ATLAS & 1st Grade Interim Testing, 7-10 Reading Atlas Test           Regional BB/SB Tournament Fri: Tribe Colors & Kindergarten Interim Testing, Regional BB/SB Tournament 5/6: Kindergarten STAR Interim, 7-12 Honors Banquet 5/7: 7-12 Athletics Banquet 5/8: 2nd and 3rd Grade Field Trip 5/9: 4th Grade Field Trip 5/10: AP US History Exam 5/12: Baccalaureate Service 5/13: Sr’s Graduation Practice @               High School - 9:30           AP Precalculus Exam 5/14: Sr Graduation @ Fowler          Center - 7:00 pm 5/16: 5th and 6th Grade Field Trip 5/17: Tribe Day 5/21: Kindergarten Graduation at 6:00 5/23: 6th Grade Completion at 9:00 5/24: Fun Day 5/27: Memorial Day Holiday 5/28: 1st-5th Grade Awards 5/31: Last Day of School

On Saturday, April 20, the ASU football players and coaches will conduct a free youth clinic for first through eighth grade students at Centennial Bank Stadium. The clinic will be just two hours before the start of the spring game which starts at 12:00.

High School Parents, There is a power pole at the back of the high school that is leaning and has almost fallen to the ground. Due to this, buses will load at the end of the high school on Dawson Street. This will create some congestion and more foot traffic at the end of the school. Please be aware of kids by the road. There will be additional law enforcement on site to help ensure safety for our students.

Here is what is happening this week at MTSD! Mon: Elem. report cards will be sent home. BB @ Home v. Hillcrest - 4:00, SB @ Cross County - 4:30, Sr. Track @ West Memphis Tues: HS Report Cards go home, BB @ Home vs Mammoth Spring - 4:00 SB @ Home v. Hillcrest - 4:00, Jr. Track @ Piggott Wed: Thur: ACT WorkKeys makeup test for Sr’s. BB @ Home v. CRA - 4:00, SB @ Home v. West Memphis - 4:00 Fri: 3rd 9 Week Awards. An invitation will be attached to your child’s report card. Tribe Colors. BB @ Harrisburg - 4:00 Upcoming: 4/8: Professional Development (No School) 4/9: Kindergarten Cap and Gown Pictures 4/18: 7-10 Grade Science ATLAS Testing 4/22: Testing Parade 4/23: 3-6 Grade Science ATLAS Testing 4/25:  7-10 Math ATLAS Testing 4/30: 3-6 Grade Reading ATLAS Testing 5/2: 7-10 ELA ATLAS Testing

Childcare (0-2), Preschool (3-4), and Kindergarten registration (5 and up) will be held on Monday, March 25th at the elementary school from 3:30-5:30!  Here is a list of needed items: Proof of residency Birth Certificate Proof of Income (0-PreK only) Shot Record Copy of Social Security Card Copy of a physical from Doctor (0-PreK only) Completed, signed, and dated application (These will be available at registration) Even if you have no interest in participating, please come register your child so they can participate in Imagination Library! This is a service that sends a book a month to any kid 5 and under for free! If you currently have a child in preschool, you will only need to complete an updated application!  If you have any questions, please call us at the elementary office on Monday at (870) 358-2913!

There will be a community pep rally at the gym tomorrow night at 6:00! Please come join us and show your appreciation for these young men! The game will be in Hot Springs on Saturday! Make sure to wear your blue and gold. Here is a link to game tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA?fbclid=IwAR0gOZKo_jYCi7E18mv_lzIQUIFWgM09hOFMsPYmuxIM3Hsr6MhHXY45fS4

Here is what is happening this week at MTSD! Mon: Tues: 3-6 Wring ATLAS Assessment Wed: 7-10 ATLAS Writing Test Thur: Even Period Nine Weeks Tests Fri: Odd Period Nine Weeks Tests/Tribe Day at elementary Sat: State Championship game @ 1:15 in Hot Spring! After this week, we are on spring break for two weeks! Marked Tree Schools: Upcoming: 3/11-22 - Spring Break 3/28: Kindergarten Easter Hat Parade 3/29: Good Friday Holiday

Do you know how to check your student's grades? If you haven't already, click the link below to set up your account! Teachers update this once a week! https://shorturl.at/epqzO

Our Sr. Boys are going to the state championship! We will play in Hot Springs on Saturday at 1:15. Tickets for adults are $10 and student tickets are $9. We have a private link for tickets that we can utilize until around 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning! Purchase your tickets now! The private link is: https://gofan.co/event/1407498 There will be a pep-bus for students in grades 7-12. The pep bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. and students will need to be at the high school at 8:00 a.m. Students can begin registering starting tomorrow. The cost to ride the pep bus is $9 (just for the tickets). Students should bring money for concessions. For our games, the doors will open at 10:30 a.m. The 1A girls game will be at 11:30 a.m. If you purchase a ticket, it is good for the girls game and our game. This will be an exciting week and we hope you can join us at the game to watch our Indians WIN the championship. Here is what is happening this week at MTSD! Here is what is happening this week at MTSD! Mon: Tues: 3-6 Wring ATLAS Assessment Wed: 7-10 ATLAS Writing Test Thur: Even Period Nine Weeks Tests Fri: Odd Period Nine Weeks Tests/Tribe Day at elementary Sat: State Championship game @ 1:15 in Hot Spring! After this week, we are on spring break for two weeks! Marked Tree Schools: Upcoming: 3/11-22 - Spring Break 3/28: Kindergarten Easter Hat Parade 3/29: Good Friday Holiday Our district had a professional development day scheduled for April 1st. We have changed our calendar to have the PD day on April 8th. We will be in school on April 1st.

Do you know how to check your student's grades? If you haven't already, click the link below to set up your account! Teachers update this once a week! https://shorturl.at/epqzO

Here is what is happening this week… Mon: Tues: ACT for Jr’s. Our Sr. Basketball Boys play at 8:30 in Harrison Wed: Sr. Girls play at 1:00 in Harrison Thur: Fri: Dr. Seuss Day at Elem. Upcoming: 3/5: 3-6 Grade ATLAS Writing Assessment 3/6 - ATLAS Writing Test 3/7 - Even Period Nine Weeks Test (HS) 3/8 - Odd Period Nine Weeks Test (HS) and Tribe Day 3/11-22 - Spring Break 3/28: Kindergarten Easter Hat Parade 3/29: Good Friday Holiday

Congrats to our basketball teams for advancing to the state tourney! If your student wants to attend the games, the absences will be excused as long as they check in with the administrator on duty at the game they attend. Here are links to the brackets: Bracket for Boys: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/basketball/brackets/5240 Bracket for Girls: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/girls-basketball/brackets/5245 Link to stream games: https://www.ahsaa.org/broadcasts Ticket must be purchased at gofan.co

Parents, There was fire sensor that was triggered at the elementary that cause our alarm to be activated. The fire department has checked the building. All students are back in class and everything is ok!