Thursday, September 6, 2007

Ashdown School District om Ashdown, AR

Ashdown Public Schools
511 N. 2nd Street
Ashdown, Arkansas

870-898-3208
870-898-3208


website: http://www.ashdownschools.org/
The Ashdown School District

The Ashdown School District has an enrollment of 1650 -1700 students with 260 staff members. The district is composed of six student campuses, a Central Office, a Community Enrichment Center, and a Support Services building. Mike Walker is the current Superintendent. The School Board members are Chuck Davis, Weldon Garrison, Dorothy Henderson, Milton Higginbotham, Raymond Latson, Imogene Mize, and Ricky Ward.

Margaret Daniel Primary was named after an Ashdown teacher, principal and Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Margaret Daniel. The brick building was built in 1973. The building houses pre-school, kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. A large cafetorium serves Margaret Daniel Primary and C.D. Franks Elementary Schools. Barbara Prather was the first administrator and Mrs. Kay York is the principal now.

C.D. Franks Elementary School was named for longtime superintendent, C. D. Franks. The brick, 28,600 sq. foot building was built in 1970 on property purchased from the Rural Development Authority. The building’s design was innovative for the time with a core area consisting of the office, a library, and cafeteria with open classrooms around the perimeter of the core area. The building accommodates grades 2-4. Dr. L.F. Henderson was the first principal. James Jones is the current principal.

L.F. Henderson Intermediate School is located on the site of the old Burke Street School.

The property was acquired from Lillard Johnson and the town of Ashdown in 1911 and 1915 respectfully. The campus included a 2,700 sq. foot addition built in 1951 to serve 3 first grade classrooms. That addition and the old building were used until the old wooden structure was demolished and the new building was erected in 1964. The first wing of the new brick building contained classrooms and a cafeteria with 16,744 sq. feet. In 1967 a north wing was added with an additional 25,086 sq. feet in classrooms. Adjoining property was purchased from Doyt Isley and Mary Taylor in 1966. Temporary metal buildings were added in 1967 and 68 to house classes during the sudden growth of the population in Ashdown. A gym has been added to the property and a connecting structure between the north and south wings. The campus serves children in grades 5 and 6. Mrs. Margaret Daniel was the first principal and the current principal is Keith Fricks.

Ashdown Public Schools built a Jr. High building to contain grades 7, 8, and 9 in 1979 on land acquired from H.P. Haizlip in 1925, Randall Hagan and Mark Wilcocx. The building has had further additions since it was built and a renovation was done in 2005. The campus serves 400 students. The first principal in the new building was Dr. Peggy Dildy and the current administrator is Lin Johnson and the Dean of Students is Tracy Forte.

The current High School building was constructed in 1954 after the old building burned during the Christmas holidays in 1953. The site was purchased from the Chappelles and further property was purchased from John Keck, Ordo Tremblay, Kenneth Turk, and B.W. Spigner. The new building was state of the art with typical 60’s décor. The campus has had additions of a cafeteria in 1957, a senior building and a science building in 1967, a new gym in 1970, a vocational shop, and band building in 1973, an annex to the senior building in 1988 and additional buildings to support the athletic program in 1995, 1999, and 2002. The current main building has been renovated to improve energy efficiency. The first principal to serve in the new building was Reo Flarety. The current administrators are John Crowder, Principal, and Brian Ledford, Assistant Principal.

The New Traditions School is located at the former Community Building in downtown Ashdown. The program is an alternative type of education for students who can’t make it in a traditional learning situation. The building has been renovated and serves about 30 students at a time. Linda Walker is the Principal.

The School District expanded its programs to reach parents and to involve them in the education of their children by purchasing the former Arkla Gas Building in 1995 and beginning one of the first school family resource centers in Arkansas. The Community Enrichment Center provides families with referral services, enrichment materials, preschool training and services, GED classes, and other related activities for the community. The Family and Community Relations Director is Susan Simmons.

In 2003 the district purchased the building occupied by the Ford dealership to provide needed space to house the transportation and technology departments and the Food Service office and distribution center. This addition to the district’s property allowed more efficient and timely operations of these departments with its 58 staff members. Dean Lillard is the District Services Director.

27 comments:

Anonymous said...

I was able to find good information from your blog posts.

My site - graduate certificate online

Anonymous said...

If sone one desires expert view regarding
blogging and site-building then i suggest him/her to go to see this blog, Keep up the good job.


Take a look at my website; best place to where to buy cheap sunglasses online

Anonymous said...

Hi to all, the contents existing at this site are actually amazing for people
knowledge, well, keep up the good work fellows.

Feel free to surf to my weblog - kurzajka

Anonymous said...

Hello, its nice post on the topic of media print, we all be aware of media is
a impressive source of facts.

My site; tatuaże kielce

Anonymous said...

Piece of writing writing is also a excitement, if you know after
that you can write or else it is difficult to write.

my blog post - silver prices 2013 ()

Anonymous said...

Wow, awesome blog layout! How long have you been blogging for?
you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your site is excellent,
let alone the content!

my web site - weight loss calculator bmi ()

Anonymous said...

Hmm is anyone else having problems with the pictures on this blog loading?
I'm trying to determine if its a problem on my
end or if it's the blog. Any responses would be greatly appreciated.


Here is my blog how to set up a website easily

Anonymous said...

I'm definitely bookmarking this website and sharing it with my acquaintances.
You will be getting a lot of visitors to your website from me!


Feel free to surf to my webpage - getting rid of acne

Anonymous said...

Hey there, You've done a great job. I'll definitely digg it and
personally recommend to my friends. I'm sure they'll be benefited from
this site.

My site: nike totally free

Anonymous said...

Low calorie and low crab diet is one of the safest rapid weight loss diet plan. Age
is an important factor that determines the correct person's
weight. People on HCG eating plans notice outcome quickly, also within times
of starting the program.

Also visit my page - average Weight loss hcg first week

Anonymous said...

cheap rolex Replica online
Good day! I could have sworn I've been to this web site before but after
looking at many of the articles I realized it's new to me.
Nonetheless, I'm certainly happy I discovered it and I'll be bookmarking it and checking back frequently!

Anonymous said...

If you want to obtain much from this article then you have
to apply such techniques to your won web site.

Review my blog: free ,,divorce lawyer consultation

Anonymous said...

Heya! I'm at work surfing around your blog from my new apple iphone!
Just wanted to say I love reading through your blog and look forward to all your
posts! Keep up the superb work!

Feel free to visit my web site :: modern love soundcloud (ananasac.wordpress.com)

Anonymous said...

I'm more than happy to uncover this great site.
I need to to thank you for ones time due to this fantastic read!!
I definitely loved every bit of it and I have you book-marked to see new stuff in your
website.

Also visit my web page; clash of clans glitches without jailbreak

Anonymous said...

Yoga can keep your mind balanced and your human body will remain in shape.
However, there are risks along with negative
penalty to just cutting out many the calories that are
apt to be eaten. Secondly, buying homeopathic drops on the Internet can be troublesome, as you don't know what you are getting.


Feel free to surf to my web-site weight loss hcg drops

Anonymous said...

Do you mind if I quote a small number of your bblog posts
as long as I provide credit and sources back to yor weblog: https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?postID=2234313782233769856&blogID=4617045187220385849. I'll aslo ensure to give you thee proper anchpr text hyperlink using your website title:
Blogger: Blogging Arkansas. Please be sure to let me know if this is acceptable with you.
Tank you

my webppage - clash of clans gems hack cydia

Anonymous said...

Why viewers still use to read news papers when in this technological globe everything is available on net?


My website Forever Garcinia (www.miss2010.ostrow24.tv)

Anonymous said...

It's a fantastic site and I urge you to check it out for all your smartphone
developments and hacking needs.
For as soon as, Android will really feel the goodness of a launch before iOS.


my site - Pagina de pornire - goxl.me -

Anonymous said...

What's up, just wanted to mention, I loved this blog post.
It was helpful. Keep on posting!

Feel free to visit my webpage :: online video marketing

Anonymous said...

I am sure this post has touched all the internet viewers, its really really pleasant post
on building up new web site.

My website: Jeunesse Global jeunesse global

Anonymous said...

My family аlways say that I am killing mƴ time hwre
at web, except I know I am getting experience daily Ьy reading sսch good
content.

My webpage :: Tcmclassifieds.Com

Anonymous said...

Actually when someone doesn't know then its up to other
viewers that they will help, so here it takes place.


My webpage - Best Wooden Fence Company

Anonymous said...

Its not my first time to pay a visit this site, i am browsing this website dailly and get nice
facts from here all the time.

My blog post - tagatiseta väikelaen

Anonymous said...

I’m not that muϲh of a іntеrnet reader to be Һoneѕt but your blogs really nice,
keep it up! I'll go aɦead and bookmarκ ʏour website to come
back doѡn the road. Mаny thanks

Feel frеe to visit my page; home maid services

Anonymous said...

We are a group of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community.
Your site offered us with useful information to work on. You have done
a formidable process and our whole neighborhood can be thankful to you.


my site locksmith gants hill

Unknown said...



http://www.kuwait.prokr.net/

yanmaneee said...

golden goose
balenciaga
adidas yeezy
golden goose
goyard tote
goyard handbags
golden goose
yeezy
yeezy supply
golden goose shoes