It is time for Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026! You can download a copy from this message. You can download a copy from our Elementary Greyhound Facebook page. You can stop by the Elementary Office and pick up a packet. We will be glad to send a packet home with siblings attending if you call and make that request. We are sending a packet home with every preschool student who is eligible to attend Kindergarten in August. A student must be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2025 to attend Kindergarten in 2025-2026. Call us if you have any questions. We will be glad to help you! 870-597-2711
Registration Packet is here https://5il.co/39350
Marmaduke School Distrist is now taking Milk and Bread Bids for the School Year 2024- 2025.
We will be appecting bids until June 30, 2024. For more information contact Tina Shaw 8705972723 or tshaw@mamrmaduke school.com.
Summer EBT Benefits are available.
*Summer EBT benefits will come in the form of pre-loaded cards that families can use to purchase groceries. one.
*Students who are enrolled in free/reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program are automatically eligible as well as students whose families receive SNAP or TEA. For schools that have 100% free and reduced lunches, only students who qualify based on income or who receive SNAP or TEA will receive benefits. Just because the whole school receives free/reduced lunch does not mean all students in the school will receive Summer EBT.
*You can find out if you are automatically eligible for Summer EBT here: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/county-operations/summer-ebt/
*Completed applications can be turned in at a local Department of Human Services (DHS) Office or emailed to SummerEBT@dhs.arkansas.gov. You can find your local DHS office here: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/contact-us/county-office-map/
Application Link: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/SEBT_application_and_cover_sheet-English.pdf
Applications are also available in Spanish and Marshallese and can be found here: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/county-operations/summer-ebt/
Juniors and seniors have the opportunity to attend an ACT Prep class in Walnut Ridge on January 19. Permission slips need to be returned to Mrs. Church as soon as possible. We have to register in advance and space is limited.
Juniors and Seniors will have the opportunity to learn more about college and financial aid on November 15. We are scheduled to have representatives from Arkansas State University, Black River Technical College, Crowley's Ridge College, and Williams Baptist University.
2023-2024 K-6 School Supply Lists
Summer 2023 P-EBT
Who is Eligible?
• Students attending a public school in Arkansas who are eligible for free
or reduced-priced school meals by May 31, 2023 are eligible to receive
the Summer 2023 P-EBT benefit.
• Students attending a school that participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or Provision 2 (P2)in SY 2023.
How Much Will the Summer 2023 Benefit Be?
• The Summer 2023 P-EBT benefit will be a one-time payment of $120.00.
What Should Parents Do?
• If not previously completed, complete a Free/Reduced Meal Application and turn it in to their child’s school before May 31, 2023.
What Should Districts Do?
• School districts must process all meal applications received and update
the meal status in the statewide eSchool database by the end of the
day May 31, 2023.
What is the Timeline and Process for Payment?
• June 2, 2023 — DESE will pull eligible student data from the statewide
eSchool database. DESE will send the data file to DHS for payment
processing.
• July-September 2023 — DHS will process and issue Summer 2023 P-EBT
benefits.
• September 30, 2023 — USDA’s deadline for all Summer 2023 P-EBT benefits to be paid.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Say “hello” to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in
the Marmaduke School app! With the addition of Rooms, our district
app keeps getting better and better
We are excited to host another SMACtalk Parent Webinar on December 5th from 6:30-7:30. Our guest is from the Attorney General Office. They will be sharing insight and guidance for parents regarding new apps and navigating online safety with their children.
The Junior Beta Club spent today helping at Together We Foster’s Clothing Closet. They spent the day hanging up and putting away clothes, organizing incoming donations, and helping with any other needs. The group then ate lunch at Larry’s Pizza and each student was treated with a $5 Sonic card, courtesy of the staff at Together We Foster. Great job kiddos, and thanks to this agency for letting us work with them!!
Congratulations to Garren Carter and Zach Fincher for earning a Bronze medal in the Special Olympics Bowling Competition. Both students will advance to State competition.
Interact went to the Marmaduke City Park to help prepare for Tinsel & Twinkle in the Park.
Don't forget! The accuplacer is being given tomorrow, November 9 for all who signed up!
Congratulations to our MHS Choir members: Adreonna Brashears, Laci Sauer, and Natalie Huffins who made the All-Region Choirs! The students worked so hard and we are so proud of them all!
Congratulations Kiersten Gardner for winning Youth of the Month!!!
Congratulations to Taylor Thompson for winning 2nd place in the Hiland Dairy Recipe Contest at the Arkansas State Fair!!!
