🏀 Thank You, Devil Dog Nation! 🏀
South Conway County School District was honored to recently host the Class 4A State Basketball Tournament at Devil Dog Arena. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every worker and volunteer who gave their time and energy to make this tournament an outstanding experience for teams, fans, and families from across Arkansas.
Because of you, visitors experienced the excellence, kindness, and hospitality that define our school district and our community. Throughout the tournament, we received many compliments on Devil Dog Arena and the cleanliness, hospitality, and organization of the event, which reflects the pride our people take in serving others well.
Since 2018, Devil Dog Arena has hosted five state tournaments, including:
• Two 1A State Basketball Tournaments in partnership with the Wonderview School District
• Two 4A State Basketball Tournaments
• One 4A State Volleyball Tournament
In addition, Devil Dog Arena has hosted three regional tournaments:
• Two 4A Regional Basketball Tournaments
• One Regional Volleyball Tournament
And the excitement will continue as Devil Dog Arena is scheduled to host the 4A State Volleyball Tournament in the Fall of 2026.
Devil Dog Arena is truly one of the premier venues in Arkansas for hosting events like these. But what makes it special is not just the facility — it is the people who step forward to serve, welcome, and support others.
Thank you to our SCCSD learning community for your continued support and investment in Devil Dog Arena. Your commitment helps us showcase what it truly means to Love, Serve, and Care for People.
#LoveServeCare4People
#ProudToBeADevilDog 🐾
South Conway County School District was honored to recently host the Class 4A State Basketball Tournament at Devil Dog Arena. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every worker and volunteer who gave their time and energy to make this tournament an outstanding experience for teams, fans, and families from across Arkansas.
Because of you, visitors experienced the excellence, kindness, and hospitality that define our school district and our community. Throughout the tournament, we received many compliments on Devil Dog Arena and the cleanliness, hospitality, and organization of the event, which reflects the pride our people take in serving others well.
Since 2018, Devil Dog Arena has hosted five state tournaments, including:
• Two 1A State Basketball Tournaments in partnership with the Wonderview School District
• Two 4A State Basketball Tournaments
• One 4A State Volleyball Tournament
In addition, Devil Dog Arena has hosted three regional tournaments:
• Two 4A Regional Basketball Tournaments
• One Regional Volleyball Tournament
And the excitement will continue as Devil Dog Arena is scheduled to host the 4A State Volleyball Tournament in the Fall of 2026.
Devil Dog Arena is truly one of the premier venues in Arkansas for hosting events like these. But what makes it special is not just the facility — it is the people who step forward to serve, welcome, and support others.
Thank you to our SCCSD learning community for your continued support and investment in Devil Dog Arena. Your commitment helps us showcase what it truly means to Love, Serve, and Care for People.
#LoveServeCare4People
#ProudToBeADevilDog 🐾
March 9th Event Calendar:
1. SB vs. Conway - 4:30 p.m.
2. BsB JV vs. Russellville @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” – John C. Maxwell
1. SB vs. Conway - 4:30 p.m.
2. BsB JV vs. Russellville @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” – John C. Maxwell
March 6th Event Calendar:
1. SB @ Pottsville - 4:30 p.m.
2. BsB vs. FS Northside @ Home - 5:00 p.m.
3. Girls Soccer @ Vilonia - 5:00 p.m.
4. State 4A Basketball Tournament @ Devil Dog Arena
“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” – Pat Riley
1. SB @ Pottsville - 4:30 p.m.
2. BsB vs. FS Northside @ Home - 5:00 p.m.
3. Girls Soccer @ Vilonia - 5:00 p.m.
4. State 4A Basketball Tournament @ Devil Dog Arena
“Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better.” – Pat Riley
March 5th Event Calendar:
1. SB @ Bauxite - 4:30 p.m.
2. BsB @ Maumelle - 5:00 p.m.
3. Girls & Boys Soccer @ Southside Batesville - 5:00 p.m.
4. State 4A Basketball Tournament @ Devil Dog Arena
“Everything negative — pressure, challenges — is all an opportunity for me to rise.” – Kobe Bryant
1. SB @ Bauxite - 4:30 p.m.
2. BsB @ Maumelle - 5:00 p.m.
3. Girls & Boys Soccer @ Southside Batesville - 5:00 p.m.
4. State 4A Basketball Tournament @ Devil Dog Arena
“Everything negative — pressure, challenges — is all an opportunity for me to rise.” – Kobe Bryant
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 4, 2026
BB - Sr. Boys State Tournament @ Devil Dog Arena
“Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.”
— Aristotle
#LoveServeCare4People ❤️
March 4, 2026
BB - Sr. Boys State Tournament @ Devil Dog Arena
“Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.”
— Aristotle
#LoveServeCare4People ❤️
March 3rd Event Calendar:
SOC-Girls/Boys vs Warren 5:00 p.m.
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Tim Notke
#LoveServeCare4People ❤️
SOC-Girls/Boys vs Warren 5:00 p.m.
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Tim Notke
#LoveServeCare4People ❤️
March 2, 2026 Event Calendar
Softball @ Mayflower – 4:30 p.m.
Baseball @ Vilonia – 4:30 p.m.
Soccer (Girls & Boys) vs. Little Rock Mills @ Home – 5:00 p.m.
“Make each day your masterpiece.”
— John Wooden
Softball @ Mayflower – 4:30 p.m.
Baseball @ Vilonia – 4:30 p.m.
Soccer (Girls & Boys) vs. Little Rock Mills @ Home – 5:00 p.m.
“Make each day your masterpiece.”
— John Wooden
February 27, 2026 Event Calendar
Pre-Concert Assessment Open Rehearsal & Clinic @ Morrilton High School – 4:00 p.m.
Baseball @ Lonoke – 4:30 p.m.
Softball vs. Fayetteville @ Home – 4:30 p.m.
Regional Sr. Basketball Tournament @ Heber Springs – Times TBA
“The decisions you make today determine the stories you tell tomorrow.”
— Craig Groeschel
Pre-Concert Assessment Open Rehearsal & Clinic @ Morrilton High School – 4:00 p.m.
Baseball @ Lonoke – 4:30 p.m.
Softball vs. Fayetteville @ Home – 4:30 p.m.
Regional Sr. Basketball Tournament @ Heber Springs – Times TBA
“The decisions you make today determine the stories you tell tomorrow.”
— Craig Groeschel
February 26, 2026 Event Calendar
Pre-Concert Assessment Open Rehearsal & Clinic @ Morrilton High School – 4:00 p.m.
Soccer Girls & Boys @ Gravette – 5:00 p.m.
“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.”
— John Wooden
Pre-Concert Assessment Open Rehearsal & Clinic @ Morrilton High School – 4:00 p.m.
Soccer Girls & Boys @ Gravette – 5:00 p.m.
“Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.”
— John Wooden
🎉 Fourth Annual Hall of Distinction Banquet 🎉
South Conway County School District Superintendent Shawn Halbrook has announced that the Fourth Annual Hall of Distinction Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Devil Dog Arena.
Join us as we honor the 2026 Hall of Distinction Class:
• Jim Gatling
• Dianna Denton
• Hayes Family of Plumerville (John, Carolyn, Betty, Ruby, Ida, Doyle, Gary, and Bill)
• Mrs. J.W. English
• Danny Black
• Jean Hervey
• Jimmy Oliver
• Wayne Smith Trucking, Wayne and Peggy Smith and Family
• Tommy and Patsy Johnson
• 1981 Morrilton High School State Championship Volleyball Team
• 2001, 2002, and 2003 Morrilton High School State Championship Quiz Bowl Teams
“These honorees have impacted our campuses and communities in many ways,” said Halbrook. “You will hear about each one at the banquet, enjoy a great meal, and have a good time of fellowship.”
🎟 Tickets are $30 per person and are available at:
SCCSD Athletic Office (1310 Poor Farm Road)
SCCSD Associate Superintendent Office (209 Baramore St.)
Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce (115 East Broadway)
Come celebrate the legacy, excellence, and impact of the Devil Dog family. ❤️🐾
#LoveServeCare4People
South Conway County School District Superintendent Shawn Halbrook has announced that the Fourth Annual Hall of Distinction Banquet will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, at Devil Dog Arena.
Join us as we honor the 2026 Hall of Distinction Class:
• Jim Gatling
• Dianna Denton
• Hayes Family of Plumerville (John, Carolyn, Betty, Ruby, Ida, Doyle, Gary, and Bill)
• Mrs. J.W. English
• Danny Black
• Jean Hervey
• Jimmy Oliver
• Wayne Smith Trucking, Wayne and Peggy Smith and Family
• Tommy and Patsy Johnson
• 1981 Morrilton High School State Championship Volleyball Team
• 2001, 2002, and 2003 Morrilton High School State Championship Quiz Bowl Teams
“These honorees have impacted our campuses and communities in many ways,” said Halbrook. “You will hear about each one at the banquet, enjoy a great meal, and have a good time of fellowship.”
🎟 Tickets are $30 per person and are available at:
SCCSD Athletic Office (1310 Poor Farm Road)
SCCSD Associate Superintendent Office (209 Baramore St.)
Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce (115 East Broadway)
Come celebrate the legacy, excellence, and impact of the Devil Dog family. ❤️🐾
#LoveServeCare4People
February 25, 2026 Event Calendar:
No events scheduled
“Make each day your masterpiece.”
— John Wooden
No events scheduled
“Make each day your masterpiece.”
— John Wooden
February 24, 2026 Event Calendar
No events scheduled
“Persistence is the path to progress.”
— Jerry Burchfield
No events scheduled
“Persistence is the path to progress.”
— Jerry Burchfield
February 23, 2026 Event Calendar
No events scheduled
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
— Robert Collier
No events scheduled
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
— Robert Collier
Our South Conway County School District Board of Education spent time today at Morrilton High School visiting classrooms and connecting with students and staff.
Thank you to Board Members Brian Toneygay, John Gibson, Sue Spivey, and Elaine Sullivan for being present, engaged, and committed to maximizing the safety, learning, and achievement of every scholar.
#LoveServeCare4People
Our Board of Education spent time today at Morrilton Intermediate School seeing learning in action.
Thank you to Sue, Bobby, Elaine Sullivan, Brian Toneygay, and John Gibson for investing time in our classrooms and staying connected to the daily work of our scholars and staff.
Proud to Love, Serve, and Care for People.
#LoveServeCare4People
Today, members of the South Conway County School District Board of Education visited fifth-grade classrooms at Morrilton Intermediate School as part of their ongoing commitment to staying connected to the work happening in our schools each day.
Board members John Gibson, Elaine Sullivan, Sue Spivey, and Brian Tonygay spent time observing instruction, interacting with scholars, and seeing firsthand the learning taking place in our classrooms. There is nothing more important than understanding the heart of our district — teaching and learning — and we appreciate our board’s dedication to being present and engaged.
We are grateful for leaders who take seriously their responsibility to support our students, teachers, and community. Great things are happening at MIS, and it shows in the focus, effort, and growth of our fifth-grade scholars.
#LoveServeCare4People #ProudToBeADevilDog
Today, members of the South Conway County School District Board of Education spent time in fourth grade classrooms at Morrilton Intermediate School, connecting with scholars and seeing teaching and learning in action.
Thank you to Brian Toneygay, Sue Spivey, Elaine Sullivan, and John Gibson for your commitment to staying engaged and focused on maximizing the safety, learning, and achievement of every scholar.
#LoveServeCare4People ❤️
Feb. 20th Event Calendar:
1. All-State Music Conference for Band & Choir
“You are one decision away from a completely different life.” – Ed Mylett
1. All-State Music Conference for Band & Choir
“You are one decision away from a completely different life.” – Ed Mylett
Today, Board of Education members Brian Tonygay, John Gibson, and Elaine Sullivan visited Morrilton Elementary School as part of their responsibilities required by the State of Arkansas.
These visits provide our board members the opportunity to see firsthand the outstanding teaching and learning taking place in our classrooms, connect with students and staff, and stay closely engaged in the daily work of serving our scholars.
We are grateful for board members who are visible, informed, and committed to maximizing the safety, learning, and achievement of every scholar.
#LoveServeCare4People ❤️
This week, members of the South Conway County School District Board of Education had the opportunity to visit our ABC Preschool Program at Morrilton Primary School.
Board members Brian Toney, John Gibson, and Elaine Sullivan spent time seeing firsthand the incredible work taking place with our youngest Devil Dogs. From early literacy foundations to social-emotional development, our ABC program is focused on building strong beginnings for every child we serve.
They also learned more about the Fueling Brains initiative we have launched at Morrilton Primary. This program strengthens early cognitive development by intentionally building executive function skills, self-regulation, language, and foundational brain growth during the most critical learning years. Investing in brain development early gives our scholars a stronger pathway to long-term academic success.
The ABC Preschool Program plays a vital role in preparing students for kindergarten and beyond. Through intentional instruction, nurturing relationships, and a safe, structured environment, our team is laying the groundwork for lifelong learning.
We are grateful for board members who take the time to be present, ask thoughtful questions, and stay connected to the daily work happening in our classrooms. When leadership stays engaged in early learning, our scholars win.
#LoveServeCare4People
#ProudToBeADevilDog
