DeQueen-Mena Education Service Cooperative

🏆Congratulations to the DMESC Bi-County Elementary Quiz Bowl winners!🏆👏 And... a big thank-you to all who participated!
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DMESC leaders are diving deep into Arkansas’ redesigned A-F school rating system today. 📊
Participants are exploring achievement, growth, lowest quartile progress, and postsecondary readiness — all with one goal in mind: turning data into action to drive real school improvement. 💡📈
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Local Leads Captain Karen Garner, states that she has listened intently to her providers of counties including Polk, Howard, Sevier, Montgomery, and Little River. She listened and she did much research to see what device would be BEST for children and providers if a choking incident occurs at the center. Mrs.Garner contacted our Community Health Nurse Leigh Garner and together the search was on. The choking device LifeVac, was proven to be safe and a way to assist if there is an incidence of a child or adult choking at the center. Garner stated that every provider had to complete training on the use of the LifeVac device and receive a certificate before receiving the device. Those who received the device were excited to have this device on hand if ever an incident arises. Garner states that "Local Leads does provide CPR training to providers. This is always the best practice; however, the LifeVac device is great to have. Garner states that she appreciates her providers always wanting what is best for the children and going above and beyond to ensure each child has a safe, fun, educational place to thrive as they develop.
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What an amazing day at Dierks!
DMESC folks were honored to join DESE, AAEA, as well as national celebrities, in a grand celebration!
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High school students from DMESC districts met with Chad Cargill today to sharpen their ACT test-taking skills! 🎯📚 Through engaging stories and practical strategies, Chad is helping students boost confidence and improve scores for future success. 💪✨
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11 of our 12 districts showed up strong for today’s CS Impact Meeting at DMESC!
Ashley Kincannon, Arkansas Computer Science Specialist, led participants through a fun, hands-on “Christmas Tree Code” activity that brought creativity and coding together. 🎄🧠
We appreciate Ashley’s continued support and the positive impact she’s
making on computer science across our districts! 💪
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Today, we pause to celebrate the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms inspire us every day.
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Our very own Karen Garner, Local Leads Captain attended the Arkansas Local Leads Convening in Bentonville. The week kicked things off with engaging workshops, then two incredible days with ForwARd Arkansas to collaborate, network, and share ideas to strengthen early childhood across our state. After attending this wonderful event, all 26 Local Leads Captains are focused, inspired and ready to continue to support early childhood education in Arkansas! Thank you ForwArd Arkansas, OEC, Jamie Rayford. Team work is where it is at.
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On National STEM Day, we honor J. Frank Scott, the founding director of DMESC and the visionary for whom the J. Frank Scott STEM Center proudly stands. Long before “STEM” became a buzzword, Scott pioneered hands-on learning, teacher support, and community partnerships that still power our work today. Under his leadership, our teachers gained access to innovative tools, professional learning, and student opportunities that made science, technology, engineering, and mathematics feel possible for every learner. The J. Frank Scott STEM Center continues this legacy every day—sparking curiosity and elevating teacher practice. Today, we celebrate J. Frank Scott’s enduring impact—and the future it made possible.
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ACTCs unveiled their new ACT 504 cybersecurity rubric at ACOT this past week, in addition to providing valuable sessions to keep our districts up to date on ACT 504 and other critical cybersecurity issues.

Several DMESC districts attended ACOT this week for hands-on cybersecurity sessions, boosting skills to keep our networks safe and secure. #thinkcoop1st. #yourBESTsolution

🎖️ November is Military Family Appreciation Month! 🎖️
Let’s honor the resilience of military families by providing support & resources for their children’s education. Together, we can help them thrive! 💙
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We’re giving a big shoutout to Allan Iturbe, one of our amazing DeQueen ABC dads! 🌟
Allan is now in his 5th year with us and continues to be an incredible volunteer and active part of our preschool family. To show our appreciation, we surprised him with his very own “Classroom Dad” t-shirt! 👕💙
Thank you, Allan, for all the time, care, and enthusiasm you bring to our preschool community!.
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Ready for an extra hour of sleep??
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Hello November!
🍂✨ Hello November! 🍁 As we embrace this new month, let's celebrate the growth and learning that lies ahead. Here’s to gratitude, new adventures, and inspiring our students! 🏫❤️
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🎃👻 Happy Halloween from DMESC! Halloween lands on a Friday this year—perfect timing for all those sugar highs to spill into the weekend! 🍬✨
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Collaboration in Action! 🙌
DMESC administrators gathered today to collaborate on key topics in curriculum, instruction, and school leadership. Special thanks to our guests — Ashley Kincannon (Arkansas Computer Science Specialist), Shannon Miller (Mentoring Program Specialist/ArPEP Facilitator), and Allison Mears (Arkansas Behavior Support Specialist) — for sharing valuable insights and updates. 💡📚
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Attention all DMESC Computer Science Teachers!
It’s time to rally your team for an unforgettable challenge!

🧠 Join us for the DMESC Capture The Flag (CTF) Event, led by the ADE Computer Science Team — a fast-paced digital and* physical scavenger hunt designed for students in grades 6–12.

🔍 Teams will solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete challenges to “capture flags” in this fun and competitive learning experience.
💻 No experience required — just curiosity and teamwork!

📅 Don’t wait — spots fill fast!
👉 Register your team today and give your students a chance to flex their problem-solving skills in a real-world CS adventure!
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