The work our CTE Leadership Team has done—and continues to do—is nothing short of EXCITING! Together, we’re preparing students for success with these bold goals:
1️⃣ By May 2025, 100% of SPS students in grades 7-12 will know about our amazing CTE pathways through career fairs, presentations, and more! 🌟
2️⃣ By May 2025, the SPS CTE Readiness Plan and career pathway information will be accessible to all stakeholders through digital hubs, events, and print resources.
3️⃣ By the end of the 2025-2026 school year, 50% of CTE completers will graduate with merit—equipped with certifications, internships, and career-ready skills.
This team is paving the way for a brighter future for our students and our community. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💪✨
#CTEMonth #WeAreCTE #CTEExcellence #FutureReady #SPSProud#CareerPathways
🎉♥️FEBRUARY is CTE MONTH!!!♥️🎉
Big Moves in Career & Technical Education at SPSD!
This school year has been full of momentum for Career & Technical Education at Searcy Public Schools! Since January, we’ve been hard at work breaking down the new State Career Readiness Guidelines and taking bold steps to create an SPSD CTE Plan that prepares our students for success beyond the classroom.
As part of this process, we took time to analyze our current reality and discuss our desired future for CTE at SPSD. From this activity, we built a strong mission and vision to guide our work:
📌 Mission: We will ensure all students are ready for employment, enlistment, or enrollment.
📌 Vision: Searcy CTE will lead the state in student success.
We’re excited about the future and committed to providing students with the skills and opportunities they need to thrive! #CTEMonth #WeAreCTE #FutureRead @searcypublicschools
On Wednesday, January 29, SHS students competed at our district FBLA competition at UCA and did an outstanding job. 10 of the 14 students that went placed well enough to attend the FBLA state conference in Little Rock in April.
-Caitlyn Clutter and Avery Evans - 1st place Business Ethics
-Hanna Bremmon- 1st place Introduction to Public Speaking
-Brylee Green- 2nd place Organizational Leadership
-Emma Jobe- 2nd place Personal Finance
-Ava Gulley- 2nd place Public Policy and Advocacy
-Cecely Banks- 2nd place Human Resource Management
-Taylor Martin- 3rd place Job Interview
-Brenda Sanchez- 4th place Public Service Announcement
-Harper Martin- 6th place Introduction to Marketing Concepts
The 2nd Annual YOU'RE HIRED event is scheduled for March 13-14, 2025. This initiative is designed to connect graduating high school seniors with local businesses in White County and surrounding areas. It provides a unique opportunity for students to interview with employers and explore career opportunities as they transition into the workforce.
Last year’s inaugural event was a resounding success! Eight students received job offers during the event, and since then, two more have secured positions with businesses they connected with at the event. One individual, hired on the day of the event, recently received a raise to $20.00 per hour, showcasing the lasting impact and potential growth resulting from this initiative.
If you have seniors who would benefit from interviewing with local businesses for post-graduation career opportunities, please encourage them to participate in the event.
Students interested in participating can inform Mrs. Holman in the counselor’s office or Mrs. Churchwell in the East Office.
7th - 12th Grade Advanced Courses Parent Night - January 23rd in the Searcy High School PAC
No School on January 10th
SHS Prom Parent Meeting
Searcy Schools Dismissing Early, January 9th
Searcy Jr. High Cheer is holding a Searcy sweatshirt fundraiser. Go to the link here to download the order form. Return order forms and payment to the campus office where your child is enrolled!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/40/Searcy_School_District/5076016/Jr_High_Cheer_Fundraiser_2024.pdf
Southwest Middle School & Searcy High School Choirs Combined Holiday Concert
Searcy High School Semester Test Schedule
December 17 - 20, 2024
On October 12th 55 members of the Searcy High School Choirs auditioned for the ArkCDA Region 1 All-Region Choirs. During this process 43 of our SHS students were named to one of the choirs and 6 students were listed as alternates. These students will perform in a concert with other students from Northeast Arkansas on Saturday, November 2nd at the Fowler Center on the Arkansas State University-Jonesboro campus.
Free Fall Festival!!
Mark your calendars for November 22 at Westside Elementary School!
Please join the SHS Orchestra Program for their Fall Concert on Sunday at 5:00 P.M. at the SHS Performing Arts Center. Admission is free!
The Arkansas National Guard provided lunch for SHS students who scored a 3 or above on AP exams last spring. Congratulations to all of these students, and we offer a BIG thanks to the AR National Guard and especially Sgt. Matt Barnes, Sgt. Elijah Steile, and Sgt. Spencer Cook for visiting SHS and talking with students about how they can serve following high school!
SHS HOCO Week Themes - October 7th - 11th
Congratulations to these amazing educators for being accepted into the SEAL Team Program! This year-long leadership program focuses on empowering staff to grow as instructional leaders, ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students. We are excited to see them continue their journey of excellence and impact across our schools!
Congratulations the Searcy High School Homecoming Court! Members of the Court are Queen: Laura Grace Oxner; Maid of Honor: Chloe Berry; Senior Maid: Harley Vaughan; Junior Maid: Mattingly McCammon; and Sophomore Maid: Harper Martin. We have a week full of events planned!
Athletic Update: Conway Schools will only be selling tickets in advance through Go Fan. No cash is accepted. Type in Conway High School at GoFan.co to purchase tickets for the 8th/9th grade games scheduled for tomorrow night, Thursday, August 29.
