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A Gift Of Gears

Subscriber onlyTwo Bentonville High School students went home Friday with a new pair of wheels. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: at 4:17 a.m.

Naturalized Citizen Is College’s Distinguished Graduate

Subscriber onlyIt was just a few years ago Farah Abu-Safe was a “hopeless case” — at least according to what one high school adviser told her parents. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 17, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Cost A Chief Concern

Subscriber onlyHow to keep costs down was a major theme of the School Board’s discussion Thursday when it met to discuss its plan to build a second high school. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 17, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Charter School Picks Headmaster

Subscriber onlyA charter school expected to open in August has found its leader. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 16, 2013 at 5 a.m.

College Moving To Four Day Week

Subscriber onlyNorthWest Arkansas Community College will operate on a four-day work week for the next 10 weeks. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 16, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Technology In Spotlight

Teachers Share How iPads Have Changed Students' Lives

Subscriber onlyTechnology has changed the way students learn. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 15, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Board Agrees To No-Gun Policy

Officials Vote 5-1 In Favor Of Resolution To Opt Out Of Act 226

Subscriber onlyThe NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees decided Monday to keep its main campus and other locations gun-free, at least for the next year. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 14, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Balanced Budget Proposed For College

Subscriber onlyNorthWest Arkansas Community College administrators are proposing a balanced budget for fiscal year 2014. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 13, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Bentonville Academic All-Stars

Subscriber onlyBeth Huff of Ambassadors for Christ Academy and Bill Derouin of Bentonville High School were named to NWA Media’s All-Academic Team based on nominations from school officials. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 12, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Officials Happy With Forum Feedback

Subscriber onlySchool District officials said they’re pleased with the feedback they’ve received from a series of public forums they’ve hosted over the last two weeks concerning the second high school issue. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 11, 2013 at 5 a.m.

College To Make Gun Decision

BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO HEAR RESOLUTION SEEKING TO OPT OUT OF LAW

Subscriber onlyNorthWest Arkansas Community College will remain a gun-free zone if its board adopts a resolution set to be presented at the board’s meeting Monday. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Updated: May 10, 2013 10:33 a.m.

A Helmet For Each Head

Subscriber onlyMany children own a bicycle. Far fewer children own a bicycle helmet. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 9, 2013 at 5 a.m.

One Shirt, One Mission

Student Trying To Raise Awareness Of Poverty With Attire

Subscriber onlyCollin Honeycutt doesn’t need to spend much time each morning deciding what to wear, at least for the next several weeks. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 8, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Study: Enrollment Will Rise

Demographics Study Presented To Facilities Committee

Subscriber onlyThe School District has seen steady enrollment growth each year the past 15 years, a trend that’s expected to continue for at least the next decade, according to demographers. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 7, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Twins Buck Dropout Trend

Subscriber onlyTwin sisters Jasmin and Denyse Leon will be the first in their family to graduate when they accept their Bentonville High School diplomas later this month. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 5, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Two Schools Get EAST Grants

Subscriber onlyThe EAST Initiative is coming to two more Northwest Arkansas schools. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 4, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Study: Bentonville district needs land and schools

In addition to its need for additional space at the high school level, the Bentonville School District needs to build at least one more elementary school and acquire a site for a new middle school during the next 10 years, according to the draft report of a demographics study performed for the district. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 3, 2013 at 5:01 p.m.

College’s Bella Vista Center Will Close

Subscriber onlyNorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Bella Vista center will close this summer. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 3, 2013 at 5:09 a.m.

Insurance Agent Honored For Promoting Safety

Subscriber onlyAn insurance agent’s work promoting the safety of teen drivers earned him a trip to New York City this week. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 2, 2013 at 5 a.m.

High School Forums Under Way

Subscriber onlyTony Johnson didn’t vote for the second high school millage increase last year, but he plans to do so this year. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: May 1, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Turnout light at Bentonville second high school forum

Turnout was light at a public forum this morning to discuss the second high school issue. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 30, 2013 at 12:26 p.m.

Runners Dodge Rain

Subscriber onlyEven in a crowd of people dressed mostly in pink, Candyce Hinkle was hard to miss on Saturday. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 28, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Collision Sends One To Hospital

Subscriber onlyA truck burst into flames and one man was injured Saturday after a two-vehicle accident on Arkansas 102. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 28, 2013 at 3:10 a.m.

Foundation To Pay For Teachers’ Projects

Subscriber onlyThe Bentonville Public Schools Foundation recently awarded $45,926 in grants to teachers and counselors across the School District. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 27, 2013 at 3:43 a.m.

Board Mulls New High School

Subscriber onlyThe proposal Bentonville School District voters will see this year to build a second high school could come with a price tag of under 3 mills. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 26, 2013 at 3:54 a.m.

Fees Increasing For NWACC Students

Subscriber onlyNorthWest Arkansas Community College students won’t see an increase in tuition this year, but they will pay more in fees. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 25, 2013 at 5 a.m.

State Willing To Pay Millions For New School

Subscriber onlyState officials announced Wednesday the state will provide about $15 million toward the cost of a second high school if Bentonville voters agree to pay for the rest of it. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 25, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Board Eyes High School Issue

Work Session Set For Thursday

Subscriber onlyThe School Board will hold a work session Thursday in part to continue discussing a proposal to build a second high school. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 22, 2013 at 5 a.m.

High School Looks To East

Subscriber onlySchool District officials hope for a state grant that would be used to establish an Environmental and Spatial Technology program at Bentonville High School this fall. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 20, 2013 at 2:22 a.m.

Forum to Focus on LGBT Issues

Subscriber onlyIssues surrounding discrimination based on sexual orientation will be discussed during a public forum Friday. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 18, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Law Nixes Remote Voting

Subscriber onlyA new law prohibits school board members in Arkansas from casting a vote during a meeting if they are participating by phone or other electronic means. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 18, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Students Get Equine Education

Fourth-Graders Experience Live Horses, Literature

Subscriber onlyChildren were encouraged to horse around at Barker Middle School on Tuesday. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 17, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Sites Differ Little In Cost

New High School Discussed

Subscriber onlyThere is a small difference in projected construction costs between two sites being considered for a second high school, the School Board learned Monday. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 16, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Bike Train Set To Roll

Subscriber onlyMotorists might notice an unusual number of children riding their bikes to school this week. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 14, 2013 at 2:32 a.m.

Staff, Students Debate Gun Issue

Subscriber onlyStudents, faculty and staff engaged in a lively debate Friday over whether NorthWest Arkansas Community College employees should be allowed to carry concealed firearms on campus. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 13, 2013 at 2:45 a.m.

School Librarian Earns Film Role

Subscriber onlyA longtime R.E. Baker Elementary School staff member is getting her chance to shine on the big screen. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 12, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Officials To Discuss Plans

College Has Concern About Interchange

Subscriber onlyOfficials from Bentonville and NorthWest Arkansas Community College said they will get together today to discuss plans for the new Interstate 540 interchange at Eighth Street. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 11, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Scott Named Principal

District Promotes Internal Candidate

Subscriber onlyA nationwide search for Bentonville High School’s next principal ended Monday with the promotion of an internal candidate. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 9, 2013 at 5 a.m.

College Explores Gun Liability

Institution Would Need To Post Signs If It Opts Out

Subscriber onlyQuestions of liability must be considered as NorthWest Arkansas Community College prepares to decide whether to allow staff members to carry concealed weapons on campus, a college official said Monday. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 9, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Chad Scott named principal of Bentonville High

BENTONVILLE — Chad Scott will be the next principal at Bentonville High School, the School District announced today. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 8, 2013 at 11:21 a.m.

School Start Times Prompt Concerns

Subscriber onlySome Bentonville students must rise and shine long before the sun does in order to make the bus that takes them to school each morning. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 7, 2013 at 3:06 a.m.

Dozens Turn Out For School Lottery

Subscriber onlyBen Girdner liked what he heard about Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy, the new charter school planning to open this fall in Bentonville. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 6, 2013 at 3:08 a.m.

Principal Search Heads In New Direction

Subscriber onlyThe School District won’t hire any of the three finalists who were interviewed this week for the Bentonville High School principal’s job. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 6, 2013 at 2:37 a.m.

Guns Focus Of Forum

Panelists Differ On Background Checks

Subscriber onlyAn advocate for stricter gun control stated his case for universal background checks for those trying to buy guns, while another man argued the United States already has plenty of restrictions on firearms and the people who own them. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 4, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Bentonville Principal Candidates Interview

Subscriber onlyThe finalists for the Bentonville High School principal’s job are expected to be in town today for interviews. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 3, 2013 at 5 a.m.

State Supreme Court Coming To Bentonville Thursday

Subscriber onlyThe Arkansas Supreme Court will be in Bentonville on Thursday to hear arguments in a case that has made national headlines. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 3, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Website Gets Makeover

School District's Online Presence Being Updated Over Several Months

Subscriber onlyThe School District’s website may be viewed in any of 49 languages. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 2, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Chinese Teachers Trade Lessons In County Schools

Subscriber onlyThree teachers at Benton County schools are instructing students about their homeland’s language and culture while learning a new culture at the same time. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Apr 1, 2013 at 5 a.m.

Charter School Officials Eye New Site

Subscriber onlyThe question of exactly where a new charter school will be located when it opens in August has not been settled. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Mar 30, 2013 at 3:36 a.m.

College Official Resigns

Subscriber onlyA NorthWest Arkansas Community College administrator announced this week his intention to resign. Continue reading...

By Dave Perozek Posted: Mar 29, 2013 at 3:46 a.m.

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