Malvern School District

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that the Malvern School District has been named a District of Distinction by the National Beta Club! 🏆 Congratulations to our incredible National Beta Sponsors and Beta students for achieving this prestigious status. This award recognizes districts that offer National Beta in all schools and induct qualifying students in all eligible grades (4‐12). Malvern School District is one of only 64 districts nationwide to receive this honor. We are immensely proud of our dedicated students and staff for their hard work and commitment to our school district's core values of passion, pride, and excellence. #DistrictOfDistinction #NationalBetaClub #MalvernPride #LeopardExcellence 🐾🌟

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2024! 🎓 Here are some additional pics from Saturday's graduation ceremony. We are so proud of you and we know you will all do wonderful things in the future! 🌟🎉 Keep striving for excellence and making us proud, Leopard Family! You will always be one of us—full of passion, pride, and excellence! 🐾❤️ #ClassOf2024 #Graduation #MalvernPride #FutureLeaders

Our Malvern High School Choir has been hard at work for the past few months, preparing for their 'Leopards on Broadway' performances, and the big moment is finally here! Join us tonight and tomorrow night at 6 PM as they take the stage to showcase their incredible talent. This exciting performance will feature alumni, staff, and students, making it a true celebration of our Leopard Family's musical prowess. We even managed to invite Cher herself on stage with us! (No, it is most certainly not our Superintendent, Janet Blair, they just look strikingly similar!) Don't miss out – come out and show your support tonight and tomorrow at 6 PM! #LeopardsOnBroadway #MalvernLeopards #LeopardChoir #TrainedLeopardRoar

Today is National School Nurse Day, and we want to extend a huge THANK YOU to all our incredible school nurses! 🩺 Mrs. Launius, Homan, Mays, and Robertson, thank you all for everything you do! We appreciate all of you so much! Your hard work and compassion with our wonderful students of Malvern School District ensure the health and well-being of our Leopard family every day. We appreciate everything you do to keep our school community safe and cared for. Let's show our gratitude to these amazing healthcare heroes on this wonderful day! 🧡🥳 #SchoolNursesDay #ThankANurseToday #MalvernLeopards

🚨 Breaking News! 🚨 We're thrilled to announce that Malvern School District will be introducing TWO new athletics programs starting in the 2024-2025 school year: Wrestling and Cross Country! 🏃‍♂️🤼‍♀️ Wrestling: ✨ Builds Discipline & Mental Toughness ✨ One of the fastest growing sports in the US ✨ Scholarship Opportunities all over AR for D1 schools ✨ Strengthens Football Programs--great pair for athletes ✨ Fastest growing Women’s Sport at College Level Cross Country: ✨ Builds Discipline & Mental Toughness ✨ Goal-Setting ✨ Sense of Community ✨ Scholarship Opportunities all over AR for D1 Schools These programs offer incredible benefits for our students, including character development, fitness, and opportunities for college scholarships. To further support our athletes' aspirations, here's a few familiar universities that provide scholarship opportunities for both wrestling and cross country: Arkansas State University University of Arkansas at Little Rock University of Central Arkansas Henderson State University Ouachita Baptist University Central Baptist College We're so excited to see our Leopards thrive in these new athletic endeavors! Stay tuned for more updates and information on how to get involved. Go Leopards! 🐾💫 #NewAthleticsPrograms #Wrestling #CrossCountry #GoLeopards

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎📚 This week, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the dedicated and passionate teachers who make a difference in the lives of our students each and every day. Your hard work, compassion, and dedication do not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for all that you do! To our amazing educators at Malvern School District, thank you for inspiring, guiding, and shaping the minds of our students. Your commitment to excellence and your unwavering support create a positive and nurturing learning environment where every student can thrive. We appreciate you today and every day! Thank you for your tireless efforts and for being true superheroes in the classroom. 🌟 Got any stories to share about a teacher you appreciate? We want to hear them below! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #MalvernLeopards 🍎✏️📚

🌟 Today, we celebrate our well-loved School Lunch Heroes! 🌟 On this School Lunch Hero Day, we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the incredible men and women who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure our students are nourished and ready to tackle the day ahead! 💪🍎 From the early morning risers who are awake before the sun, to the masterminds behind the delicious and nutritious meals served in our cafeterias, we are grateful for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to our students' well-being. The hours you put in at work are well beyond appreciated. Your efforts truly make a difference in students' lives each and every day, and we can't thank you enough! 🥪🥗 Next time you're in the cafeteria or pass by these amazing individuals, take a moment to express your gratitude and say THANK YOU for all that they do! Help us show our School Lunch Heroes just how much they mean to us! 💙👏 #SchoolLunchHeroDay #ThankYou #MalvernLeopards 🐾🍽️

🌟 Today, on School Principals' Day, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our incredible school principals for their dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our students and staff. 🏫✨ Join us in recognizing and celebrating the exceptional leadership of: 🎓 Malvern High School: Principal Jennifer Shnaekel Assistant Principal Ritchie Holliman Assistant Principal Manuel Bulhoes 📚 Malvern Middle School: Principal Ben Dial 🍎 Wilson Intermediate School: Principal LaQuita Jones 🏫 Malvern Elementary School: Principal Meredith McCormack Assistant Principal Catherine Watson Your passion, pride, and excellence profoundly impact our students' lives every day. Thank you for your dedication to duties and for shaping the future of our Leopard family! 🐾💫 #SchoolPrincipalsDay #MalvernLeopards #LeadershipExcellence

🌟 We're thrilled to share some exciting news about one of our own educators, Claudine James, who has been featured in Education Week's project, "The State of Teaching"! 🍎📚 Ms. James teaches at Malvern Middle School and she has been recognized for bringing passion and commitment to her classroom every single day. In the article titled 'Teachers Make All Other Professions Possible': This Educator Shares Her Why", Ms. James offers a heartfelt message on overcoming the tough days and persevering through the challenges of teaching. 🌟 We encourage everyone to read Ms. James's inspiring story and watch the accompanying video to learn more about her journey and the invaluable role teachers play in shaping the future. 🎥📖 Congratulations, Ms. James, and thank you for your dedication to education! 🍎👩‍🏫 #TheStateofTeaching #MalvernMiddleSchool #FollowHerTikTok #TeacherAppreciation Read the article here: https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/teachers-make-all-other-professions-possible-this-educator-shares-her-why/2024/04

📢 Attention Parents! 📢 We have an exciting announcement to share with you! Join us for a Malvern Elementary School Pee Wee Parent and Player Meeting on May 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will take place at the indoor facility located at Malvern High School, right next to the Leopard Center. During this meeting, we'll dive into the details of the upcoming Pee Wee Football 2024 season. It's also a fantastic opportunity for you to meet our dedicated coaches and get all the info about our summer practice schedule. For our awesome players entering 4th grade, coaches will be assigning jersey numbers at this meeting, so you can get those jerseys ordered in no time! Mark your calendars and make plans to attend. Your presence and participation mean the world to us. Thank you, and see you there! #MalvernLeopards #LeopardAthletics #PeeWeeFootball

🌟 We have some wonderful news to share! 🌟 Teeter Motor Company has generously donated $500 to our school district with the memo "School Lunch on Us!" This donation will go directly towards paying outstanding cafeteria bills for students in need. 🍎💵 We are incredibly grateful to Teeter Motor Company for their compassion and commitment to supporting our students and their families. 💙 At Malvern School District, we're proud to be part of a community where businesses like Teeter Motor Company truly care about our Leopard family. Their generosity exemplifies the spirit of unity and compassion that makes our community so special. We have so many local businesses who help support our Leopards year-round! 🐾 A huge THANK YOU to Teeter Motor Company for making a difference in the lives of our students and their families. Your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact, and we're honored to have your support! 🙌 #CommunitySupport #ThankYouTeeters #MalvernLeopards 🚗💙

🎉 We've hit a milestone! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to each and every one of our amazing followers for helping us reach 6,000 followers on Facebook! 🙌 Together, we're making a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and community members. 🏫💙 Whether you're a parent, student, alumni, or simply a supporter of education, your presence here makes a difference. 📚✨ A few short months ago, the District decided that we need more activity on Facebook to keep an active line of communication with our community, and we are happy to see it paying off! Thanks so much for being here. Maybe we should start a district-wide Instagram soon? #MalvernLeopards #CommunityStrong #ThankYou #6000Followers 🐾💪

🌟 In light of Administrative Assistants Day and Bus Drivers Day both having occurred this week, we want to take a moment to recognize two incredibly important individuals who ensure the smooth operation of Malvern School District every single day. 🚌💼 Let's give a huge round of applause to Todd Jordan, our District Treasurer, and Judith Keeney, our Transportation Secretary! Todd's dedication to financial management and Judith's tireless efforts in maintaining our transportation services around the clock are invaluable to our district. 🙌 Their commitment, enthusiasm, and hard work truly embody the spirit of our school motto: Passion, Pride, and Excellence. We are immensely grateful for everything they do behind the scenes to support our students, staff, and community. 🎉👏 Join us in expressing our heartfelt appreciation for Todd and Judith! 🌟 #MalvernLeopards #AdministrativeAssistantsDay #BusDriversDay #DistrictGlue #OfficeHeroes

📢 Attention, Malvern Leopards! 🐾🐆 Time is ticking! ⏰ Don't miss out on your chance to make YOUR choice the LEOPARD choice! 🌟 May 1st is the deadline for School Choice applications, and we want YOU to join our amazing Leopard family! 🎉 Whether you're new to the district or considering a change, now's the perfect time to become part of our vibrant community. 💼✏️ Why choose Malvern? 🤔 Because here, your child isn't just another student—they're a cherished member of our Leopard family. 🏫👪 With top-notch academics, dedicated teachers, and a supportive environment, we're committed to nurturing every Leopard's potential, both inside and outside the classroom. 📚💡 We hope you'll choose to join our Malvern Leopard family! 🌟 Join the Leopard family today and let's make this academic journey one to remember! 🚀🎓 Visit our website at https://www.malvernleopards.org/ to fill out your form, or click here: https://shorturl.at/psFPR #SchoolChoice #JoinTheLeopardFamily #MalvernLeopards

🌟 Oh, the drama! 🌟 It seems our new Facebook guy missed a few key players in our administrative lineup! 😱 Can you believe it? Let's take a moment to recognize the unsung heroes from the central office who keep our district running smoothly behind the scenes. 🏫🚀 To our overlooked administrative superstars, we owe you a big apology and an even bigger THANK YOU! 🙌 Your dedication and hard work don't go unnoticed, even if our newbie didn't quite catch it. 🤷‍♂️ We truly appreciate everything you do to make Malvern School District shine! 🌟✨ #SorryNotSorry #AdministrativeTeam #UnsungHeroes #MalvernLeopards 🐾🐆

🌟 Today is Administrative Assistants Day! 🌟 Please help us celebrate these wonderful Administrative Assistants across our district. We express our deepest appreciation for the incredible administrative assistants who keep everything running smoothly at the helms of each school in our district. They are the backbone of our operations, always ready with a warm smile, helpful assistance, and unparalleled dedication throughout every day of the year! To all of our amazing administrative assistants, thank you for your hard work, commitment, and unwavering support. We are proud to have you as part of our Leopard family! 🐾 🐆 #AdministrativeAssistantsDay #ThankYou #MalvernLeopards

🚌 Today, April 23, is School Bus Drivers' Day! 🚌 We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all the amazing bus drivers in the Malvern School District. Rain or shine, early mornings or late afternoons, they ensure our students arrive safely to and from school each day. We closely coordinate with them minute-by-minute in the mornings and afternoons to help make sure our students are taken care of, and these bus drivers are superstars at their jobs! We can't possibly thank them enough for being the glue to a great district! Thank you for your dedication, care, and commitment to our students' well-being. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. Happy School Bus Drivers' Day! 🌟 #SchoolBusDriversDay #ThankYouBusDrivers

🏀 The Big Day is ALMOST here! 🏀 Calling all Malvern and Arkadelphia Alumni to join us this Saturday, April 27th, for our Alumni Basketball Game! 📅 Date: April 27th, 2024 🕐 Time: 1:00 pm 📍 Location: Malvern Leopard Center 🏆 Alumni Game Divisions: Gold Division: Graduation year 2000 and previous Silver Division: Graduation years 2001 - 2012 Bronze Division: Graduation years 2013 - present 🎟️ Admission & Participation: Player Fee: $10 (Includes game participation and concession stand voucher) General Admission: $5 (Free for children 4 and under) Scan the QR code to register! 🎉 Fun Activities & Prizes: Dunk contest: $1 per entry Half-court shot contest: $1 per entry 50/50 raffle tickets: $2 per ticket T-shirt sales (Annual T-shirt available if sponsored) Old Malvern jackets and t-shirts for sale Programs with player info: $3 Spread the word and make plans to join us for this exciting event! Let's show our Leopard pride and make these Alumni Basketball Games one to remember! 🌟🏀 See you TONIGHT for Senior Night at the Malvern VS Arkadelphia Soccer games! #AlumniBasketballGames #SaveTheDate #LeopardPride #SoccerSeniorNightTonight

📸 It's #ThrowbackThursday time, Leopards! 📸 Let's stroll down memory lane and dive into the 2005 Malvern High School yearbook pages. 📚 Who would have thought we'd uncover some gems from back in the day? 🔍 Do you spot yourself or recognize any familiar faces? Tag them below and let's share some unforgettable memories together! Don't be shy – we're all in for a trip down memory lane. Don't keep the good stories to yourself either! #LeopardThrowback #ThrowbackThursday #MalvernHighSchool #MalvernLeopards

🏀 Don't Forget! 🏀 Hey Leopards! Just a friendly reminder that our highly anticipated Alumni Basketball Games are coming up soon! 🌟 Mark your calendars for April 27th, 2024, at 1 pm and join us for a day filled with hoops, fun, and reconnecting with old friends! Here's a quick recap of what's in store: 📅 Date: April 27th, 2024 🕐 Time: 1:00 pm 📍 Location: Malvern Leopard Center 🏆 Alumni Game Divisions: Gold Division: Graduation year 2000 and previous Silver Division: Graduation years 2001 - 2012 Bronze Division: Graduation years 2013 - present 🎟️ Admission & Participation: Player Fee: $10 (Includes game participation and concession stand voucher) General Admission: $5 (Free for children 4 and under) Scan the QR code to register! 🎉 Fun Activities & Prizes: Dunk contest: $1 per entry Half-court shot contest: $1 per entry 50/50 raffle tickets: $2 per ticket T-shirt sales (Annual T-shirt available if sponsored) Old Malvern jackets and t-shirts for sale Programs with player info: $3 Spread the word and make plans to join us for this exciting event! Let's show our Leopard pride and make these Alumni Basketball Games one to remember! 🌟🏀 #AlumniBasketballGames #SaveTheDate #LeopardPride