Hermitage School Board meets for April business

Hermitage School Board meets for April business

The following are the minutes from the Monday, April 10, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the BoardRoom. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Kevin Reep; Reia Thomas; David Wilkerson; and Dorothy Davis.…

Potentially severe weather in the afternoon forecast, Hermitage Community Center opening to residents needing shelter

Potentially severe weather in the afternoon forecast, Hermitage Community Center opening to residents needing shelter

Bradley County is under a severe weather threat, including the cities of Warren, Hermitage, and Banks Friday, March 24. The city of Hermitage has announced that due to the severe weather threat, the community center will be open to anyone needing shelter during potential storms. The city has also asked its residents to stay weather…

Hermitage High School families qualify for home internet through Affordable Connectivity Program

Hermitage High School families qualify for home internet through Affordable Connectivity Program

In an effort to bridge the digital divide and ensure that all families have access to reliable internet, the federal government has launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Under this program, eligible households can receive up to $30 a month toward home internet services. Hermitage High School is proud to be a Community Eligibility Provision…

Students Aislin England and Ma’Kya Ashley to represent Hermitage at Girls State; Easton Parker selected to attend Boys State

Students Aislin England and Ma’Kya Ashley to represent Hermitage at Girls State; Easton Parker selected to attend Boys State

Aislin England and Ma’Kya Ashley will represent Hermitage High School at Arkansas Girls State May 28 – June 2, 2023 at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Aislin is the daughter of Chris and Amanda England. Ma’Kya is the daughter of Tiffany Pumphrey and Corey Ashley. Arkansas Girls State delegates are chosen on the following qualifications:…

Four Hermitage students take part in unique healthcare pathway experience at UAM

Four Hermitage students take part in unique healthcare pathway experience at UAM

Four Hermitage High School juniors were selected to participate in UAMS “A Day in the Life” at UAM on February 17, 2023. ” A Day in the Life” is a one day healthcare experience allowing high school juniors and seniors to see what “A Day in the Life” is like for a medical professional. Through speakers such…

Hermitage School Board conducts February business

Hermitage School Board conducts February business

The following are the complete minutes from the February 13, 2023 Hermitage School Board meeting: The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others…

Warren and Hermitage students compete in Bradley County Spelling Bee

Warren and Hermitage students compete in Bradley County Spelling Bee

Warren School District and Hermitage School District met this Friday to compete in the Bradley County Spelling Bee. Spellers from both districts competed for a chance to move on and compete in the Arkansas State Spelling Bee in March. WMS 7th Grader, Addysen Powell, placed first and will move on to compete in Little Rock…

Hermitage School Board conducts January meeting

Hermitage School Board conducts January meeting

The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the H.S. Cafeteria. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Mary Hamilton; Kevin Reep; Gary Vines; Reia Thomas; and David Wilkerson. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; and Rosalynda Ellis, K-6 Principal/SIS. …

Local officials sworn in to start new terms in 2023

Local officials sworn in to start new terms in 2023

Bradley County, Warren and Hermitage officials were sworn in on New Year’s Day at the Bradley County Courthouse. New mayors Gregg Reep of Warren and Matt Cathey of Hermitage were sworn in. Banks Mayor Keeton Hudson was not present. Bradley County Judge Klay McKinney said, “When you sign up for one of these jobs, you…

Hermitage School Board conducts monthly business

Hermitage School Board conducts monthly business

The Hermitage Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm in the Board Room. The following members were present: Russell Richard; Kevin Reep; Mary Hamilton; Dorothy Davis; Reia Thomas; Gary Vines; and David Wilkerson. Others present were: Dr. Tracy Tucker, Superintendent; Mistie McGhee, 7-12 Principal/SIS; Rosalynda Ellis, K-6…

Hermitage School Board conducts regular business

Hermitage School Board conducts regular business

Members of the Hermitage School Board met October 17 and conducted regular monthly business. The board approved the financial reports and heard reports from Mistie McGhee, Rosalydn Ellis, and Dr. Tucker. The board voted to join a class action lawsuit against JUUL, a vaping company and heard reports on the American Rescue Plan. The board…

Hermitage Beta Club addresses Rotary

Hermitage Beta Club addresses Rotary

The Rotary Club of Warren met for its weekly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1 inside First United Methodist Church with Rotarian Dr. Tracy Tucker presenting the program. The superintendent for Hermitage School District, Tucker introduced the sponsors of the Hermitage Beta Club program Ginnie Sellers and Tracie Richard. Sellers is over the 9th through 12th grade…

Hermitage Football Coach Chase Ellis presents program to Rotary

Hermitage Football Coach Chase Ellis presents program to Rotary

The Rotary Club of Warren met for their weekly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 4 at First United Methodist Church. The club heard from Warren High School Junior Rotarian Emma Mann to start the program. Rotarian David Richey then presented his program of Hermitage High School Football Coach Chase Ellis. The Hermits play 8-man football instead of…

2022 Hermitage Homecoming Court announced, Queen to be announced during coronation ceremony

2022 Hermitage Homecoming Court announced, Queen to be announced during coronation ceremony

The 2022 Hermitage Homecoming Queen will be announced at the Homecoming Coronation held Friday, October 14th, at 2:30 pm, on Hermit Field. The Homecoming Parade will begin at 2:00 pm. The evening presentation of the Queen and her court will be held after the Jr. Hermits vs. Strong football game at approximately 6:15 or 6:30…