🩷She won.!🩷
And if you know us… you know that means... we won.
Today we celebrate Allison, our amazing Behavior Support Specialist, on being cancer-free! Her courage and strength have lifted our entire co-op, and we couldn’t be more proud to celebrate this victory together.
Allison, you did it—and we are cheering BIG for you!🎉
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10 days ago, DMESC
Allison Won!
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We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed
11 days ago, DMESC
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🎉 Happy National Assistant Principal Week! 💙
DMESC celebrates the incredible assistant principals across our districts who lead, support, and make a difference every day. Thank you for your dedication to students, staff, and school communities!

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11 days ago, DMESC
national assistant principal week
🌷 Happy Easter from DMESC! 🐰
Wishing our educators, students, and communities a joyful day filled with hope, renewal, and time with those who matter most.

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12 days ago, DMESC
Happy Easter
📚 School Library Month Spotlight 💙
We appreciate the librarians across our districts who go above and beyond to support students, promote literacy, and create spaces where learning thrives. Your impact is felt every day—thank you!

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13 days ago, DMESC
school library month
📊 Math Awareness Month Spotlight ✨
If you’re looking for math support, contact Jesse Edge, DMESC Math Specialist! This is his first year at DMESC, and he has already been an incredible resource for our districts. Jesse is a great person to connect with—don’t hesitate to reach out! 👏
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14 days ago, DMESC
math awareness month
Another look at today’s students putting their STEM skills to the test! 🧠💪

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15 days ago, DMESC
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DMESC 7–12 STEM Challenge🚀
Today at DMESC, students dove into hands-on challenges that required teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving. We’re proud of these students for stepping up and showing what they can do!
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15 days ago, DMESC
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More moments from today’s DMESC 7 - 12 STEM Challenge! 🚀📸
We loved seeing students in action—thinking, collaborating, and problem-solving throughout the day.
A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success—from organizers and volunteers to teachers and supporters. It truly takes a team, and we appreciate each of you!
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15 days ago, DMESC
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🚀 DMESC 7-12 STEM Challenge Day Winners! 🧠✨
We were excited to host the DMESC 7-12 STEM Challenge today, watching students compete in a variety of STEM challenges.
Congratulations to today’s winners! 🏆👏
Thank you to all the students who participated—we loved seeing your creativity and problem-solving in action!
📸 More pictures to come!
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15 days ago, DMESC
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🚀 DMESC Elementary STEM Challenge Winners! 🧠✨
We were excited to host the DMESC Elementary STEM Challenge on Wednesday, with students from Ashdown Elementary, DeQueen Middle, Cossatot Elementary, and El Dorado Washington Middle competing in a variety of STEM challenges.
A big thank you to Patty Pate for leading and organizing this incredible event the past two days and to all the students who participated—we loved seeing your creativity and problem-solving in action!
15 days ago, DMESC
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World Autism Awareness Day 💙
Today, DMESC recognizes and celebrates individuals with autism and the unique strengths they bring to our schools and communities. We are committed to supporting inclusive environments where every student can thrive.

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15 days ago, DMESC
autism awareness day
More great moments from today’s DMESC STEM Challenge! 🚀📸
We loved seeing the creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving in action throughout the day.

We’re already looking forward to tomorrow’s Secondary DMESC STEM Challenge—be on the lookout for more excitement! 👏✨

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16 days ago, DMESC
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A special thank you to First Financial Bank of Mena and Union Bank of Mena for their generous pizza and hot dog donations for today’s DMESC STEM Challenge! 🍕🌭

Your support helped make the day even more enjoyable for our students and participants. We truly appreciate your investment in our schools and community! 💙

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16 days ago, DMESC
STEM Challenge
DMESC Elementary STEM Challenge 2026
📦🔍 Mystery Box Challenge in action!
Students are working together to solve STEM tasks and unlock materials needed to build a mystery object—all within a set time! ⏱️🧠
A big thank you to Claire Williamson, Polk County Extension Agent (4-H/Agriculture), for facilitating this engaging and hands-on competition. We love seeing teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving come to life! 👏✨
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16 days ago, DMESC
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More moments from today’s DMESC Elementary STEM Challenge! 🚀📸
We loved seeing students in action—thinking, collaborating, and problem-solving throughout the day.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success—from organizers and volunteers to teachers and supporters. It truly takes a team, and we appreciate each of you! 💙👏

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#WeAreAshdown
#LeopardPride
16 days ago, DMESC
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🚀 DMESC Elementary STEM Challenge Day! 🧠✨
We were excited to host the DMESC Elementary STEM Challenge today, with students from Ashdown Elementary, DeQueen Middle, Cossatot Elementary, and El Dorado Washington Middle competing in a variety of STEM challenges.

Congratulations to today’s winners! 🏆👏
A big thank you to Patty Pate for leading and organizing this incredible event, and to all the students who participated—we loved seeing your creativity and problem-solving in action!

📸 More pictures to come!
#thinkcoop1st #yourBESTsolution #WeAreAshdown #LeopardPride

16 days ago, DMESC
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AI Has Taken Over DMESC!
DMESC operations are now fully managed by AI.
All requests will be answered in 0.003 seconds.
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#AprilFools
16 days ago, DMESC
April Fools
We want to hear from you! 💬
Please complete our 2026 DMESC User Satisfaction Survey and help us continue to improve and better serve you.
https://forms.gle/qFmQexTrHs61RT43A

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We Serve and Support our Schools so that ALL Students Succeed.
17 days ago, DMESC
26 User Satisfaction Survey
Congratulations to Jimi Ann Scott, named the 2026 DMESC Teacher of the Year for the Arkansas Rural Education Association! 🎉
Benny Weston and Dana Ray presented the award in recognition of outstanding performance and dedication to Mount Ida Public Schools. 👏
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17 days ago, DMESC
AREA Teacher of the Year