DMESC's Foster Grandparent Program volunteers worked very hard on making blankets for patients for their MLK Service Project in December.  These blankets will be distributed this month for cancer patients receiving chemo, for children in Arkansas Children's Hospital or for newborns and moms at local pregnancy centers. Blankets are donated to at least 8 facilities in Arkansas. #yourBESTsolution #thinkcoop1st We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed. #AmericorpsSeniors  #FosterGrandparents60 

4 months ago, DMESC
Foster Grandparents
Foster Grandparents
Foster Grandparents
Foster Grandparents
Foster Grandparents

DMESC's Foster Grandparent Program volunteers worked very hard on making blankets for patients for their MLK Service Project in December. These blankets will be distributed this month for cancer patients receiving chemo, for children in Arkansas Children's Hospital or for newborns and moms at local pregnancy centers. Blankets are donated to at least 8 facilities in Arkansas.
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4 months ago, DMESC
Foster Grandparents
Foster Grandparents
Foster Grandparents
Foster Grandparents
Foster Grandparents
🏆 Congratulations to our Jr. High Quiz Bowl Tournament winners! 📚✨
🥇 1st Place: Caddo Hills
🥈 2nd Place: Cossatot River
We’re so proud of these students for their quick thinking, teamwork, and outstanding performance! 👏 Thank you to all the teams, coaches, and schools who participated and helped make this a great competition! 🎉
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4 months ago, DMESC
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a reminder that education and service go hand in hand. We honor Dr. King’s legacy by continuing to serve schools, educators, and students with purpose, equity, and care.
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4 months ago, DMESC
MLK Day
Contact Shannon Miller for more information! Earn your teaching license with ArPEP and begin earning a full-time teacher salary next fall!
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4 months ago, DMESC
ArPEP

De Queen Mena ESC, creator of the increasingly popular Girl Power event, is a student production contest created to generate interest in females' non-traditional careers in the manufacturing and construction career pathways. Now in its FIFTH year, this initiative has exploded into a state competition involving educational cooperatives across Arkansas. If you would like more information, contact Beau McCastlain, CTE Coordinator, beau.mccastlain@dmesc.org.

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4 months ago, DMESC
Girl Power 2026
🩺Great conversations today as our Community Health Nurse Specialist, Leigh Garner, meets with our DMESC Wellness Committee to support student and staff wellness. 💙
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4 months ago, DMESC
CHNS meeting

Thank you, ADE and DCTE, for supporting our CTF cybersecurity event and spending the day with us at the coop! We’re grateful for the partnership and shared commitment to student learning. 🔐🚩#yourBESTsolution
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5 months ago, DMESC
CTF Event
Huge congratulations to the students for their incredible hard work, creativity, and teamwork during DMESC’s Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition! Your determination and problem-solving skills truly shined, making this event an exciting and inspiring success. Way to go! 🎉💻🏈
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5 months ago, DMESC
CTF Event
CTF Event
CTF Event

🏈💻 Students from 11 districts and 16 teams are competing in DMESC’s football-themed Capture the Flag cybersecurity challenge! Created by the DMESC AR Computer Science Specialist, this hacker-style escape room marks the second year DMESC has hosted the event.
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5 months ago, DMESC
CTF Event
CTF Event
CTF Event
CTF Event
CTF Event
CTF Event
CTF Event
DMESC hosted a valuable Budget Prep session presented by DESE’s Jason Miller.
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5 months ago, DMESC
budget prep
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5 months ago, DMESC
board meeting
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5 months ago, DMESC
board meeting
Contact Shannon Miller for more information! Earn your teaching license with ArPEP and begin earning a full-time teacher salary next fall!
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We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
5 months ago, DMESC
ArPEP
We are ready..... Are you? #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution
5 months ago, DMESC
happy new year
Whether you need instructional resources, data insights, mentoring, or technology support, DMESC is ready to partner with you to make 2026 your best year yet.
Cheers to fresh goals, big ideas, and strong partnerships in the year ahead! ✨
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5 months ago, DMESC
Happy New Year
🎄Spreading holiday cheer from all of us at DMESC! ✨ Wishing you and yours a truly joyful and blessed Christmas, filled with laughter, love, and cherished moments with family and friends. May the season's beautiful spirit bring you abundant peace, happiness, and unforgettable memories. Merry Christmas! 🎄
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5 months ago, DMESC
Merry Christmas
Contact Shannon Miller for more information! Earn your teaching license with ArPEP and begin earning a full-time teacher salary next fall!
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5 months ago, DMESC
ArPEP
❄️Hello, Winter!❄️
The chill is here—but so is DMESC with support, smiles, and plenty of hot coffee. Stay warm out there, educators! ☕❄️
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5 months ago, DMESC
helllo winter
Hands-on learning that leads to real-world careers 🔧✨ DMESC recently hosted a BOSS CNC laser training for teachers, led by Will Squires of Caddo Academy. During the session, educators gained hands-on experience using LightBurn software 💻, learned machine setup and safety 🦺, and designed and produced custom laser projects from start to finish . This training empowers teachers to confidently bring CNC laser instruction back to their classrooms 🏫, giving students direct access to industry-grade tools and real-world processes. Why this matters for students 🎯 CNC laser skills prepare students for high-demand careers in: • Advanced Manufacturing 🏭 • Welding & Metal Fabrication 🔩 • Woodworking & Construction Trades 🪵 • Engineering, CAD & Design 📐 • Graphic Design, Sign Making & Marketing 🎨 • Entrepreneurship & Small Business Production 💡 Students develop precision, problem-solving, design thinking, and production skills that mirror modern workplaces and support enrollment, employment, and enlistment pathways 🚀. A big thank you to Will Squires and Caddo Academy for sharing their expertise and helping strengthen Career Technical Education across our region. When teachers learn, students win! #thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution
5 months ago, DMESC
CTE training