Berryville Public Schools

Our staff members are always learning and growing! Last week, teachers from all buildings and administrators attended PLC training together. #bobcatnation

Berryville Elementary is adding Mrs. Jodi Atchley to their team! "I am from the Harrison area, and I have been teaching for eleven years. I will be teaching 1st grade. I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, and cooking for my family. On a professional level, I enjoy learning new ways to keep children engaged, and I love helping children find their love of reading. I am excited to begin this new chapter, at the Berryville School District, with my husband, Brad Atchley. "

Sarah Wages is coming to us from Witter, Arkansas. "This will be my first full year teaching. Last year I interned at Watson Primary in Huntsville then taught as the main teacher for the second semester. I am so excited to be teaching 8th grade math this year as math has always been a favorite subject of mine. I am a wife and a mother to the sweetest set of twins , Ruger and Aspen. My daughter competes in pageants and my boys love all things outdoors so we are usually pretty busy. I am very excited for the opportunity to teach in Berryville this year and cannot wait to have a wonderful year!" Welcome, Sarah.

"Hello! My name is Laraina Cenobio! I am from Green Forest but have been living in Memphis the past few years for school. I am super excited to return to Carroll County to teach Kindergarten at BES! I love to read and spend time with my two puppies. I am ready for the new school year! Go Bobcats!" Let's welcome Ms. Cenobio to Berryville.

Kate Williams will be teaching in the district she calls home this year. Welcome, Kate! "I am from Berryville and will be teaching 3rd grade! I am married to Haydon Williams and we love to do all things outdoors. I am so excited to be a Bobcat again! "

Jarrett Ray has joined the Bobcat team! "I'm from Berryville and will be teaching PE (possibly history). I will also be the Head JH Boys Basketball Coach and Head Girls Soccer Coach. I love to fish, golf, and spend time being a dog dad at home to our Yorkie, Eva. Me and my wife, Morganne, are super excited to both be Bobcats and look forward to being back in a community we love so much."

"I am from Flippin, Arkansas. I am going to be the Assistant football and basketball coach. I will also be teaching ALE. In my spare time I collect sports memorabilia and enjoy cheering for the Razorbacks. I’m excited to be a Bobcat again! But this time , a Berryville Bobcat! " Welcome Tanner Theobald! We are glad you're here.

Help us welcome Morganne Savage-Ray! " I am originally from Valley Springs where I graduated in 2018! I received my Bachelors at ATU in 2018 and just graduated with my Masters from the University of Tennessee in May! This will be my second year teaching Kindergarten, and I am excited to be at Berryville! My husband, Jarrett, and I got married in September and he is the new JH basketball coach! I love building relationships with my students and their families, seeing their progress, and helping them form a love for school! I love all things agriculture, Red Bull, cheering on my husband’s teams, and traveling! " We are glad you are here, Morganne.

Taylor Smith is going to be a Bobcat! "I’m from Kingston and I will be teaching 2nd grade! I’m a new momma and I love spending time with my family on the farm and traveling! I can’t wait to begin this new chapter as a Bobcat!" Welcome to Berryville, Taylor!

Happy Independence Day to #BobcatNation!

Autumn Blodgett is joining the Berryville Elementary team! "Hi! My name is Autumn Blodgett, and I’m from Berryville, and I attended Berryville schools K-12. I’ll be teaching second grade, and I’m so excited for this opportunity!" Welcome to our staff, Autumn. We are excited that you are here!

Tracie (Melinda) Bellinger I will be teaching 8th grade English. "I was a Berryville Bobcat for my entire school career and participated in everything from choir to cross country to quiz bowl to Spanish club! I got married after my senior year and my husband and I moved to NWA for college. That was about ten years ago. Since then, we have had a beautiful baby boy who is now almost nine (Ezra), and as of last May, we have purchased a home and eleven acres in Carroll County. We are so happy to be home, and we don't have any intention of leaving again! My undergraduate degree is in business administration, and I worked as a fiduciary officer for a well-known bank for several years prior to obtaining my master's degree in teaching. This will be my third year as a teacher. In my free time, I enjoy many activities including reading, hiking, scrapbooking, practicing martial arts, playing tennis, and playing video games. The most important aspect of my free time is that it is spent with people I care about. In reality, we spend much of our time currently finishing our house and creating our homestead haven. We currently have four dogs (Legolas, Willow, Grover, and Alto), two cats (Khoshekh and Lux), four Nigerian Dwarf goats, four chickens, and one potbelly pig, along with the beginnings of a bee hive and a small garden. We keep ourselves busy between family, church, and work, but it's a good kind of busy. I am thrilled to be joining the Bobcat family, and I am excited to see what the school year brings!" Welcome back, Mrs. Bellinger!

Meet Gracen Agent! "I am from Van Buren, Arkansas and just graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Bachelors Degree in History and Secondary Education. I will be teaching social studies (more specifically, US History and Civics as of right now). I am so excited to start this upcoming school year with Berryville High School! It will be a great year!" Welcome, Gracen!

Bobcats, let's welcome Wendy Wheeler to our staff! "My family has been part of Berryville for generations and I am so excited to continue my career at Berryville Middle School. I have been a special education teacher for 9 years and I will be teaching Resource and co-taught classes. Outside of teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, and being outdoors. I look forward to inspiring todays students to learn, grow and become the best they can be."

Hiring Substitutes! On July 15th, ESS will be hosting an informational session and training. We would love to have you join us as a substitute! Visit ESS.com to start your application and be sure to register in advance to attend the meeting. REGISTER NOW: https://calendly.com/bhampton2013/hiring-substitutes-for-berryville?back=1&month=2024-07

Say hello to Regan Harrison! "I am from Green Forest. I will be teaching Kindergarten at the elementary school .I am married to David Harrison, an assistant pastor at New Life Church of Berryville. I love kids, helping at church, traveling with my husband, and singing. I sing on the praise team at church, and it is one of my favorite things. " We are glad you are here, Regan!

Join us in welcoming new staff member Baylea Smith to the Bobcat team! " I’m from Berryville and I will be teaching PE (possibly history too) and coaching basketball & volleyball. I love to travel and I’m so excited to be a Bobcat again!" Congratulations, Baylea!

The Berryville Athletic Hall of Fame Board would like to thank the following individuals and companies that are participating as a “Founding Funder” by establishing an endowment for this program. Their support ensures that this project will last in perpetuity and will never be a financial burden on the school district or the athletic department. We will have a large permanent plaque placed in the west foyer area of Bobcat Arena that will describe the Hall of Fame and display all the names of these supporters who have participated in this endowment. The deadline to participate as one of the “Founding Funder” will end on June 30. If you have interest in supporting this project or want more information, contact us at (870) 243-0800 or deanlee6377@gmail.com.

Teachers recognized at the board meeting tonight for high growth scores and merit pay as determined by the Department of Education. Congratulations for being in the top 25% in the state for high student growth based on 3 years of data!

Celebrating the last round of staff members who received a "shout out" this week! We hope everyone is having a great summer.