Get ready to welcome Larisa Laguna to the Berryville School District! Ms. Laguna will be teaching ESL at the middle school. She was born in Guanajuato, Mexico, and recently graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fort Smith. Larisa loves spending time with her family. She has two girls and two boys of her own and also has four sisters and two brothers. “We are a very tight knit family and almost every weekend we spend precious time together.”
Ms. Laguna’s hobbies are reading books and art. She loves to draw, paint, garden, and spend time outdoors. A fact about Larisa is that she went through the education system as an ESL student. “I can personally relate to many of our students’ struggles. I have made it my mission in life to help and positively affect as many lives as possible,” she stated. Larisa chose education because “this is a career that provides the opportunity and privilege to impact and make a difference in the lives of our children and young adults. I also chose this career because it will give me an opportunity to continue to learn and grow as a person.” Welcome to Berryville, Ms. Laguna! We are glad you’re here!
New! This year, families are able to submit the Free and Reduced Meal Application online.
https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application?identifier=FPYUZY
The 2023-24 Free and Reduced Applications that can be printed are linked here:
English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZHV0kusRfFNMVVs1Sj7HQ3_dTGKr9s0Y/view?usp=drive_link
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZXsqV73KR3gsgGArZLB4bqc_F7JAIsHk/view?usp=drive_link
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We're thrilled to announce the new app for Berryville Public Schools! It's everything Berryville Public Schools, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3ID3V14
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/41BWFex
Students who are new to the Berryville School District should enroll on August 3rd.
🏫 All Open House and Student Orientation events will be scheduled for August 10. Each school will post details on their Facebook Pages before August 1.
⭐️Many of our office staff do not return to work until August 1.
Let’s welcome Ms. Cecilia Doss to the classroom! Cecilia will be teaching 8th grade math at the middle school this year.
An Arkansas State University graduate, Ms. Doss enjoys running, playing music, watching any and all sports events, and ministering to youth at church. “I am currently training for a triathlon! I can also play the piano, guitar, and percussion. I am also an ardent Kansas City Chiefs fan,” Doss said when asked about her interests.
She chose education because of the reward it can bring. “It is one of the most rewarding things to be able to help someone grow and mature on their learning journey. Being a teacher gives me the opportunity to do this, while also growing alongside my students every step of the way!”
Join us in welcoming Ms. Doss!
Cole Moix, a Harrison native, will be the new Choir and Music teacher in Berryville this year. Welcome to the Bobcats!
Mr. Moix graduated from Henderson State University and said he wanted to teach in the area because his mom and sister are close by. He also has a cat, Juno, who keeps him company at home. Moix enjoys taking landscapes while hiking and is known for singing on a regular basis. When writing a fun or unique fact about himself, Mr. Moix said, “my pinky fingers are double jointed!”
He chose education because of his choir directors and having the desire to provide a musical experience for students that’s similar to what he had when he was in school.
We are excited to have Mr. Moix on our team!
All staff members return to school on August 7! Businesses/individuals wishing to donate to the staff give-away drawings that will be held that day need to drop off items by August 1 to the central office or high school office. Thank you for supporting our teachers and staff!
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Great news for #BobcatNation ! Tonight, the school board of education approved purchasing school supplies for students. Students and their families will still be responsible for organizational items such as backpacks, trapper keepers, etc... Elementary students will need to purchase headphones. They can be purchased at school for $5. Intermediate students bringing water bottles need to use clear bottles.
Contact information is provided on the bottom of the form if you need additional information.
We have a new high school counselor to welcome onboard! Micki Marshall is a member of First Baptist Church of Valley Springs and serves as the Sunday School secretary. She also helps out with Wednesday night children’s programs and Vacation Bible School in a similar role. “If I am not at church or school, I am probably watching sports somewhere. The thrill of competition, whether high school or college, excites me. Post season play is my favorite. I hope to travel more in the future. There are so many places that I would like to visit. Two of my favorite places that I have been to are Pike’s Peak in Colorado and on the beach at Destin, Florida.”
Ms. Marshall comes to Berryville with 24 years of experience---15 in the classroom and nine as a counselor. She is a University of Arkansas graduate and holds a Counseling and Leadership master’s from Arkansas Tech University. “In the counselor role, I love to help students discover what they want to be after high school and help them achieve that goal.”
She is an avid Razorback fan and also enjoys photography and crafting. “I like to make t-shirts and hope to expand my crafting expertise in other areas.” A unique fact Ms. Marshall shared was that she believes she might be the only person in the history of the game Monopoly to break her collar bone while playing the game. “It involved being five and leaning a little bit too far back in my chair,” she said. Welcome to Berryville, Ms. Marshall!
Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Samantha Burke was raised in Berryville where she attended school, K-12. She is a college graduate of the University of the Ozarks. Welcome back home, Ms. Burke!
She chose education because “every single day is an opportunity to grow and learn more. I love the prospect that there might be more for me to know than yesterday. I hope to inspire more kids to become lifelong learners and never shy away from curiosity. I am so excited to touch these babies minds and hearts. I can’t wait to learn just as much from these kiddos as they learn from me!” Samantha will teach kindergarten. In her spare time, she likes to do yoga, dance, hike, attend music festivals and spend time with friends and family. She says, “I am a fur mama of my adorable tabbie T’Challa and my big Rottweiler, Saber.”
Ms. Burke doesn’t have children of her own, but she does have a little brother going to first grade this year. “He is my pride and joy, and I’m so excited to be closer to him as he continues to grow as a learner.” Join us as we welcome Ms. Burke back into the Bobcat family!
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Public Release Statement for Free and Reduced Meals linked below
The applications will be available online this year. We will post the online application on August 1. (You will still be able to complete a paper application when you enroll your child or during open house events.)
English - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YvEsyAelcyPMEeps-7qMnJiCV2OcBEw3/view?usp=drive_link
Spanish - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z2t0Y9yYrA-QtSXjM0QMudATp5qzt0xN/view?usp=drive_link
The Bobcats are welcoming Auston and Katie Crow back to Berryville!
The Crow family has just moved back home after living in a remote village in Alaska for a year. They will join the first grade team at the elementary school where their daughter, Emma, will attend kindergarten. Auggie, their son, will be starting preschool in Berryville as well. “We are a very tight knit family and love spending time together! Teaching allows us many opportunities to go on adventures together and explore the world.” Hobbies include fishing and water sports, knife making and woodworking.
Auston said, “I believe I can relate to students from all walks of life. I strive to be a great male role model for my students, and I love to make learning FUN! I chose education to make a difference.”
Join us as we welcome the Crows back to Bobcat nation!
Bobcat Football Families:
Updated Message from Coach Mack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZBb1zftLGqNgzdARcjcDLO5L2q_kyMcC/view?usp=drive_link
And...don't forget to sign up for Remind.
All of our staff members will return to campus on Monday, August 7th! We will once again be celebrating our employees by having drawings for prizes throughout the first day back. Businesses, organizations, and individuals wishing to donate gift items, gift cards, or merchandise will need to do so by Friday, July 28th. Items can be brought to the administration office or dropped off at the high school office.
Thank you for supporting the Bobcat staff! We appreciate you! (Contact Tammi Davis for more information at tdavis@bobcat.k12.ar.us or call 479-738-7661.)
Let’s welcome our new Intermediate School nurse, Gerri Stuppy!
Mrs. Stuppy is originally from Golden, Missouri, and she loves to grow a garden and can produce. She has been married to her husband, Adam, for 12 years, and they have three children, Bryce, Jessie, and Zona. Their family loves living and working on a farm together. Mrs. Stuppy enjoys coaching her kids in sports, teaching Sunday school, hiking, hunting, and spending time on the lake.
“I decided to be a nurse because I want to help people and hopefully make an impact on their life. I love nursing because of the vast opportunities we are given to use our degree. After spending my entire career in the emergency department, I am excited to start this new adventure as a school nurse.”
Welcome to Berryville, Gerri!
Julie Forthman, from Rose, Oklahoma, joins Berryville Elementary this year as a first grade teacher.
Mrs. Forthman has two grand-babies, Corbyn and Jackson. She enjoys writing, drawing, singing, and traveling. Mrs. Forthman enjoys being creative and working with children.
When asked for a fun fact about herself, she said, “I bought my first house two hours after I saw it and scared my father half to death because I didn’t let him check over it first!”
Join us in welcoming Julie Forthman to the Bobcat team!
