We ❤️ Reading at MES!
These students had the top AR Points for the 1st Quarter! 🎉
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October 22nd Event Calendar:
1. Sr. VB @ Regional Tournament @ Gravette - TBA
“Every day is a chance to get better. Don’t waste it.”— Dr. Rob Gilbert
1. Sr. VB @ Regional Tournament @ Gravette - TBA
“Every day is a chance to get better. Don’t waste it.”— Dr. Rob Gilbert

October 21st Event Calendar:
1. Cross Country @ Quitman - 4:00 p.m.
2. Sr. VB @ Regional Tournament @ Gravette - TBA
“The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement.”— Dr. Rob Gilbert
1. Cross Country @ Quitman - 4:00 p.m.
2. Sr. VB @ Regional Tournament @ Gravette - TBA
“The biggest room in the world is the room for improvement.”— Dr. Rob Gilbert

October 16th Event Calendar:
1. No School for Students (Fall Break)
2. Parent/Teacher Conferences - 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
3. Sr. VB vs. Pottsville ( Senior Night) @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
“Consistency is the difference between failure and success. Show up, even when you don’t feel like it.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert
1. No School for Students (Fall Break)
2. Parent/Teacher Conferences - 2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
3. Sr. VB vs. Pottsville ( Senior Night) @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
“Consistency is the difference between failure and success. Show up, even when you don’t feel like it.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert

One of our favorite days-- Parade of Excellence! We're so proud of these students and we're happy to celebrate them! 🥳
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It's been busy around MES the last few days! We've wrapped up our first Reading Modules! 🎉 Our students learned so much about the science behind changes in seasons (2nd grade) and sea life (3rd grade). They're becoming better readers and writers every day!
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October 15th Event Calendar:
1. 7th & Jr. VB @ Russellville - 4:30 p.m.
“It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert
1. 7th & Jr. VB @ Russellville - 4:30 p.m.
“It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert

October 14th Calendar of Events:
1. Sr. VB vs. Ozark @ Home (Chloe Vaught Night) - 4:30 p.m.
“Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert
1. Sr. VB vs. Ozark @ Home (Chloe Vaught Night) - 4:30 p.m.
“Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at Morrilton Junior High School! 🎉
We’re proud to announce that Morrilton Junior High School has earned an “A” School Letter Grade — one of only 29 junior high/middle schools in Arkansas to achieve this distinction! 🏆
MJHS was recognized at the October South Conway County School District Board of Education Meeting for this outstanding accomplishment and for earning the Best Overall Growth Scores on the 2025 ATLAS Assessment! 📈💪
Pictured are MJHS team members: Kaleb Blocker, Beth Duvall, Jennifer Koch, Robert Hogan, and Dallas Herrmann.
This “A” represents more than academics — it reflects hard work, dedication, and Devil Dog pride! ❤️💛
Congratulations to the MJHS Team, Students and Families.
#MJHS #ProudToBeADevilDog #LoveServeCare4People #ExcellenceInAction #ATLAS2025
We’re proud to announce that Morrilton Junior High School has earned an “A” School Letter Grade — one of only 29 junior high/middle schools in Arkansas to achieve this distinction! 🏆
MJHS was recognized at the October South Conway County School District Board of Education Meeting for this outstanding accomplishment and for earning the Best Overall Growth Scores on the 2025 ATLAS Assessment! 📈💪
Pictured are MJHS team members: Kaleb Blocker, Beth Duvall, Jennifer Koch, Robert Hogan, and Dallas Herrmann.
This “A” represents more than academics — it reflects hard work, dedication, and Devil Dog pride! ❤️💛
Congratulations to the MJHS Team, Students and Families.
#MJHS #ProudToBeADevilDog #LoveServeCare4People #ExcellenceInAction #ATLAS2025

🎉 Congratulations to our September Devil Dog Award Recipients! 🎉
At the October meeting of the South Conway County School District Board of Education, we proudly recognized the following team members for exemplifying the true spirit of a Devil Dog — service, kindness, excellence, and a heart for others:
🐾 Shaelyn Walsh
🐾 Megan Stane
🐾 Lori Moll
🐾 Tiffanie Manes
🐾 Melissa Johnson
(Not pictured: Christy Parks)
These outstanding individuals go above and beyond each day to Love, Serve, and Care for People. Their dedication, compassion, and leadership inspire us all to strive for excellence in serving our students and community.
💫 Congratulations, Devil Dogs — you make us #ProudToBeADevilDog! 💫
#LoveServeCare4People #DevilDogExcellence
At the October meeting of the South Conway County School District Board of Education, we proudly recognized the following team members for exemplifying the true spirit of a Devil Dog — service, kindness, excellence, and a heart for others:
🐾 Shaelyn Walsh
🐾 Megan Stane
🐾 Lori Moll
🐾 Tiffanie Manes
🐾 Melissa Johnson
(Not pictured: Christy Parks)
These outstanding individuals go above and beyond each day to Love, Serve, and Care for People. Their dedication, compassion, and leadership inspire us all to strive for excellence in serving our students and community.
💫 Congratulations, Devil Dogs — you make us #ProudToBeADevilDog! 💫
#LoveServeCare4People #DevilDogExcellence





October 13th Calendar of Events:
1. 7th & Jr. VB @ Beebe - 4:30 p.m.
2. 7th FB vs. Searcy @ Home - 5:00 p.m.
“You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert
1. 7th & Jr. VB @ Beebe - 4:30 p.m.
2. 7th FB vs. Searcy @ Home - 5:00 p.m.
“You can’t get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert

October 10th
1. Sr. FB vs. Pea Ridge @ Home - 7:00 p.m.
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne
1. Sr. FB vs. Pea Ridge @ Home - 7:00 p.m.
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne

The South Conway County School District proudly celebrates Morrilton High School Boys’ Head Basketball Coach Keith Zackery, the 2025 recipient of the Steve Willbanks Award for outstanding contributions in enhancing the lives of youth across Arkansas.
Coach Zackery’s leadership, mentorship, and heart for students truly reflect the spirit of a Devil Dog—a servant leader committed to helping young people reach their full potential both on and off the court.
The Steve Willbanks Award, presented annually by Community Service, Inc. (CSI), honors Arkansans who make a lasting impact on the lives of youth. CSI provides vital programs and services—ranging from mental health and education support to foster care and substance abuse prevention—that empower families and transform communities.
💙 Let’s join together to support this incredible organization that continues to make a difference for children and families.
👉 You can donate to Community Service, Inc. here: https://tinyurl.com/DonatetoCSI
#ProudToBeADevilDog #LoveServeCare4People #SCCSD #MorriltonHigh #DevilDogPride #CommunityServiceInc
Coach Zackery’s leadership, mentorship, and heart for students truly reflect the spirit of a Devil Dog—a servant leader committed to helping young people reach their full potential both on and off the court.
The Steve Willbanks Award, presented annually by Community Service, Inc. (CSI), honors Arkansans who make a lasting impact on the lives of youth. CSI provides vital programs and services—ranging from mental health and education support to foster care and substance abuse prevention—that empower families and transform communities.
💙 Let’s join together to support this incredible organization that continues to make a difference for children and families.
👉 You can donate to Community Service, Inc. here: https://tinyurl.com/DonatetoCSI
#ProudToBeADevilDog #LoveServeCare4People #SCCSD #MorriltonHigh #DevilDogPride #CommunityServiceInc

October 9th Event Calendar:
1. Sr. VB vs. Clinton (Pink Night) @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
2. Jr. FB vs. Greenbrier @ Home - 5:30 p.m.
“Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” — Mariska Hargitay
1. Sr. VB vs. Clinton (Pink Night) @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
2. Jr. FB vs. Greenbrier @ Home - 5:30 p.m.
“Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” — Mariska Hargitay

October 8th Event Calendar:
1. 7th & Jr. VB @ Cabot South - 4:30 p.m.
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” — Mary Anne Radmache
1. 7th & Jr. VB @ Cabot South - 4:30 p.m.
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” — Mary Anne Radmache

October 7th Event Calendar:
1. Sr. VB @ Heber Springs - 4:30 p.m.
2. Sr. Choir Concert @ H.B. White - 6:00 p.m.
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” — Nido Qubein
1. Sr. VB @ Heber Springs - 4:30 p.m.
2. Sr. Choir Concert @ H.B. White - 6:00 p.m.
“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” — Nido Qubein

October 6th Event Calendar:
1. Sr. Tennis District @ Univ. of Ozarks
2. 7th & Jr. VB vs. Searcy @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
3. 7th & Sr. JV FB @ Greenbrier - 5:00 p.m.
“Every storm runs out of rain.” — Maya Angelou
1. Sr. Tennis District @ Univ. of Ozarks
2. 7th & Jr. VB vs. Searcy @ Home - 4:30 p.m.
3. 7th & Sr. JV FB @ Greenbrier - 5:00 p.m.
“Every storm runs out of rain.” — Maya Angelou

🎉📚It's Scholastic Book Fair Week! Beginning Monday, October 8 through October 15, students will have the opportunity to shop the fair daily. The book fair will also be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences on the 16th from 3:30-6:30. Parents can set up your child's ewallet and complete any online shopping by following the link below:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/morriltonelementaryschool
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/morriltonelementaryschool

🤩Sadilynn Bookalis is Officer Bixler's MVP of the month! 👮🏆 Sadi is helpful to others and is a good example for her classmates. She does a great job keeping her team focused on their goals during group work.
Way to go, Sadi! 🎉
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October 3rd Event Calendar:
1. Sr. FB vs. Alma @ Home (Homecoming) - 7:00 p.m.
“It’s hard to beat someone who never gives up.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert
1. Sr. FB vs. Alma @ Home (Homecoming) - 7:00 p.m.
“It’s hard to beat someone who never gives up.” — Dr. Rob Gilbert

