Marked Tree School District

Hope everyone had a great week! Here is what is happening next week at MTSD… Mon.- 100th Day of School Celebration for Elem! Dress like old person or wear something with 100 items on it! Basketball (all teams) will play KIPP at 4:00 in MT. Tues.- Basketball (Jr. G/Sr. B/G) will play CRA in MT. Tipoff at 4:30 Thurs.- Basketball (all teams) will play Maynard. This is Senior Night! Tipoff at 4:00. Friday- Elementary will wear tribe colors.

If you plan on having something sent to your student at school for Valentine's Day, please have your order placed with local flower shops by Friday, Feb. 11th at 5:00 p.m. Deliveries will be made on Sunday to reduce traffic in and out of the school.

Why did MTSD take AMI days? Learn more here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEcIw-fahKo

We will have school tomorrow to make sure kids have all their work they need and to provide food for Thursday and Friday. We hope this gives you the opportunity to make any needed arrangements. Thank you for your patience during this tough time.

Over the past few days, we have been paying close attention to our COVID numbers. There has been a significant increase in the students who are isolated and quarantined. The number of absences has increased dramatically, as well. Today, over 20% of our student body is absent. In an effort to reduce the potential spread of COVID and to give anyone experiencing symptoms time to be tested, MTSD will take AMI days on Thursday and Friday. On Monday, our school is out for the MLK holiday. School will be back in session on Tuesday, January 18th. We will have school tomorrow to make sure kids have all their work they need and to provide food for Thursday and Friday. We hope this gives you the opportunity to make any needed arrangements. Thank you for your patience during this tough time.

There will be no games on Tuesday, January 11th against CRA.

Girls of Promise Conference, an initiative of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, exposes girls to opportunities and mentors in STEAM fields. GoP has the goal of increasing the number of women in higher-level STEAM courses, careers and putting them on the path to achieving economic security as women. The Conference is geared toward 8th-grade girls interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math in Arkansas! The girls learn about various STEAM careers, enhancing their skills, and meeting women mentors excelling in their fields. Girls interested in registering need to see Bobbie Pharis. The deadline to register is Jan. 28th! Conquer and Prevail.

On Thursday, the ADH and DESE released updates on COVID quarantine and isolation rules/procedures. Please visit https://bit.ly/3qceEYx to learn more. Here is what is happening next week at MTSD… Mon.- Report cards will be sent home. All 4 teams play Armorel in MT. Tipoff at 4:00. Tues.- All 4 teams play CRA in MT. Tipoff at 4:00 Wed.- Thurs.- Balfour rep will be taking payments for seniors at 8:30. 1st-6th awards (A letter will be sent home Monday with report cards) Fri.- All 4 teams travel to Mammoth Springs. Tipoff at 4:00. Elementary wears tribe colors. Upcoming Important Dates Jan. 17 MLK, Jr. Day - No School Jan. 21 Professional Development- No school Feb. 9 Elementary Group Pictures, HS Basketball Team Pictures  Feb. 10 Parent/Teacher Conferences Feb. 14 Elementary Valentine’s Parties/Be Pro, Be Proud Bus Tour (High School) Feb. 18 Teacher Professional Development Day - No School Feb. 21 President’s Day - No School

Games scheduled for tonight have been postponed.

Due to the potential inclement weather and COVID-related staffing issues, Marked Tree School District is utilizing an AMI day for Thursday, January 6th. The forecast is not clear and there could be weather coming around the time that our buses run. We would rather err on the side of caution and student safety.

Parents, There is a possibility of inclement weather tomorrow. Moving forward, we will notify you about school closings on our website (markedtreeschools.com), through text and a phone call, and through social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram).

We are proud to announce that MTHS has received the Highly Effective School Accreditation. This accreditation is a significant achievement that reflects Marked Tree High School’s commitment to reaching and maintaining the highest levels of educational quality. Marked Tree High School earned this accreditation by maintaining and growing identified areas having the biggest impact on student learning and growth. These areas are directly aligned to the Professional Learning Communities at Work® (PLC) process and the High Reliability SchoolsTM (HRS) framework. MTES earned their accreditation earlier in this year. This makes MTSD one of the few districts in Arkansas to have all of its school accredited. Conquer and Prevail.

We hope everyone had a wonderful break! School resumes on Wednesday. Here is what is happening this week at MTSD… Monday- No school. Tuesday- No school. All basketball teams play in MT. Tipoff is scheduled for 4:00. Wednesday- School resumes. Thursday- Jr. and Sr. Boys play Cross County in MT. Tipoff is 6:00. Friday- Elementary wears tribe colors. All basketball teams travel to Maynard. Tipoff at 4:00. If your child is COVID positive or has been identified as a close contact, please call us at (870) 375-2266 during business hours on Monday or Tuesday. Upcoming Events Jan. 14- School will be in session. PD has been rescheduled. Jan. 17- MLK, Jr. Day - No School Jan. 21- Teacher Professional Development Day- No School See everyone on Wednesday!

Hey, MTHS.... Are you bored? Looking for something to do? Go register for the February 12 ACT test. The deadline is approaching!

MTHS Sr. Indian Basketball team…or you can call them the 2021 NEA Champs!

Come support our MTHS Sr. Indians tonight in the NEA finals at 6:00! Conquer and Prevail!

Want an early Christmas present? MT-66 EPC- 49 Boys will play in the semifinals on Dec. 28 at 7:30!

Just a few more days until Christmas Break!!! Next week at MTSD... Monday, Dec. 20- High school testing continues for 7th and 8th periods. Elementary will have Tribe Day! Our Sr. Girls team will play in the NEA Tourney at 1:30. Tuesday, Dec. 21- High school has make-up day for semester tests. Elementary will be having Christmas parties! Thursday, Dec. 23- Our boys will play in the NEA Tourney. Tipoff is at 6:00. They will play the winner of EPC/Cedar Ridge. Upcoming Jan. 5- Student return from break Jan. 7- Last day to register for February ACT test. Jan. 17- MLK, Jr. Day - No School Have a great weekend!

Congrats to our Jr. Girls for a big win over Salem tonight by a score of 41-20. Best game they have played this season! What an awesome way to head into the break! Conquer and Prevail!

Girls of Promise Conference, an initiative of the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, exposes girls to opportunities and mentors in STEAM fields. GoP has the goal of increasing the number of women in higher-level STEAM courses, careers and putting them on the path to achieving economic security as women. The Conference is geared toward 8th-grade girls interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math in Arkansas! The girls learn about various STEAM careers, enhancing their skills, and meeting women mentors excelling in their fields. Girls interested in registering need to see Bobbie Pharis. The deadline to register is Jan. 28th! Conquer and Prevail.