UA Cossatot Receives $400,587 Virtual Welding Grant

De Queen Middle School Good Citizens for February 2021 were Logan Dallas, Lizbeth Hernandez, Valentin Hernandez and Alondro Calderon. Students that have demonstrated Good Citizenship (helpful to teachers and other students, no office referrals, etc.) are chosen at the end of each month. 

Horatio Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, Feb. 8, in the high school cafeteria.  

The Career Pathways department at UA Cossatot was created in July of 2005 and still exists today to financially assist students, who are parents, in achieving their personal and professional goals while also helping them develop the skills they need to boost their resumes or job applications…

The University of Arkansas Cossatot Office of the Registrar releases fall 2020 Chancellor’s List and Vice Chancellor’s List as well as the names of the fall 2020 graduates.

Dr. Steve Cole, chairman of the Sevier County Hospital Board of Governors, asked the county quorum court at their regular meeting on Feb. 8, to approve resolutions that would allow the college to apply for a $300,000 no match required grant that will be used to fund a lab tech program at the…

Due to expected winter storm conditions, all UA Cossatot campuses will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15. The home basketball game between the UA Cossatot Colts and the Central Baptist JV Mustangs, scheduled to occur on Monday evening, has been postponed.

The University of Arkansas Cossatot announced that two new board members have been selected to serve on the college’s Board of Visitors. The new members are Barbara Dixon of Lockesburg and Brenda Tate of Ashdown. The decision to appoint these new members was finalized in November.

The University of Arkansas Cossatot has received a grant called “Delivering on the Dream” that has been awarded to help the college plan, develop, and create the first-ever UA Cossatot Leadership Academy. The launch of the academy began in November and will conclude in May. Twelve UA Cossato…

Jack Bunyard was selected as De Queen Rotary Club's February Student of the Month. He serves as president of the De Queen High School Show Choir and creates the choreography for their performances. Bunyard is a member of Interact Club and is captain of the Quiz Bowl team. His future plans ar…

Gage Woods was named the De Queen Rotary Club’s 86th Rotary Cup recipient at a ceremony held at Mary Pops Restaurant on Hwy. 71 last Monday. The trophy has been given to the Leopards most valuable football player(s) since 1936. The award was presented to Woods by Rotary Club member Jay Bunya…

De Queen Public Schools announced the five exceptional teachers selected as Teachers of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year. 

Wickes Elementary Honor Roll 

De Queen Middle School January Good Citizens were (left to right) Addison Gray, Ty Wagner, Elajay Ferretiz & Alorah Cox. Students that have demonstrated Good Citizenship (helpful to teachers and other students, no office referrals, etc.) are chosen at the end of each month. 

UA Cossatot would like to announce that the online Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship application is available for students to complete at www.aspsf.org.  The final deadline for students to complete the scholarship is Feb. 15, for the spring 2021 semester. 

UA Cossatot has been awarded a $615,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Higher Education. The grant will enhance the quality of education for current and future medical professionals at UA Cossatot by allowing the college to purchase the very latest equipment and supplies for existing …

The Arkansas School Boards Association (ASBA) announced that January is School Board Member Recognition Month in Arkansas.  School board members play an essential role in the local community. 

Halle Harp was recognized as Student of the Month for December at Tuesday’s Lions Club meeting. Harp is a senior at De Queen High and is a member of the National Honor Society and cross country and track teams. She is in the Gifted and Talented Program and is student council reporter. Harp w…

Allen Hong was recognized as Student of the Month for January at Tuesday’s meeting of the De Queen Lions Club. Hong, a senior at De Queen High School, is an office worker and is a member of the Leopard football, cross country, tennis, basketball, track and soccer teams.

De Queen Public School officials understand that Valentine’s Day brings a lot of excitement for students, families and local businesses. They understand that local florists and other businesses depend on the income generated with the excitement surrounding Valentine’s Day. Having said that, …

The University of Arkansas Cossatot is excited to announce a new course schedule for its spring 2021 continuing education classes. Classes range from personal enrichment to professional development and are available on-campus and online. The courses offered begin and end at different times, …

Horatio Elementary School January Students of the Month were: 1st Grade- Millie Craig, 2nd Grade- Corbin Stiner, 3rd Grade- Wayland Risley, 4th Grade- Emmet Delgado, 5th Grade- Kolton Dockins and 6th Grade- Melvin Delgado. K- Markuz Delgado (not pictured)

The Horatio Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, Jan. 11 in the high school cafeteria. 

Information on upcoming school board election, May 18, 2021

Horatio Elementary School Honor Roll 2020/2021, second nine weeks.

Horatio Elementary School Honor Roll 2020/2021

University of Arkansas Cossatot has announced that full-time students who qualify can apply and receive a $500 CARES ACT grant this spring. Part-time students who qualify can also apply and can receive a $250 CARES ACT grant this spring. Full-time students must be enrolled in 12 hours or mor…

UA Cossatot will be starting a new spring semester on Monday, Jan. 11,. Classes will be offered in-class and online at the college’s four campuses, located in Ashdown, Nashville, De Queen, and Lockesburg.  Open enrollment for the spring 2021 semester is still taking place, and the deadline t…

Horatio December Students of the Month: Kindergarten- Charley George, 1st Grade- Emily Williamson,  2nd Grade- Natalie Bailey,  3rd Grade- Peyton Schmidt, 4th Grade- Kyler Keaton, 5th Grade- Justin Torres, 6th Grade- Jordan Shoemaker

Horatio Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, Dec. 14 in the high school cafeteria.  

After an exciting first semester, UA Cossatot will continue to offer classes for its YouthBuild program beginning on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. The deadline to enroll in the YouthBuild program for the spring semester is Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.

The De Queen Middle School Student Council recently sold t-shirts for their community service project. The students raised $599 and donated the funds to the local Shop with a Cop program. The local Shop with a Cop program is held each year during the holiday season by the De Queen Police Dep…

November/December De Queen Middle School Good Citizens were Jenna Farley, Mason Knight, Gwen Bradshaw and Luke Dawson. Students that have demonstrated Good Citizenship (helpful to teachers and other students, no office referrals, etc.) are chosen at the end of each month.  

 Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance program received a nomination for De Queen High School to receive a $500 grant from the local De Queen Tiger Mart. Exxon Mobil has a long history of supporting educational programs and De Queen Public Schools is honored to receive the nomination from the Tig…

Gage Woods was selected as the De Queen Rotary Club's December Student of the Month. Woods is a member of the De Queen Leopards football and baseball teams. In his spare time, he enjoys deer hunting. After graduation, Woods plans to attend UA Cossatot to major in business and then transfer t…

The De Queen High School news channel. 

Due to the rise in covid-19 cases, UA Cossatot feels that it would be safest for the college’s graduates, their families, and the UA Cossatot staff to cancel the face to face ceremonies scheduled for Dec. 11. A virtual ceremony will be streamed on the college’s Facebook page on Friday, Dec. …

Due to Covid-19 related issues affecting support personnel, De Queen Elementary School will be closed for onsite instruction the week of Nov. 30 through Dec. 4. Classroom teachers are to report to campus Monday, Nov. 30 to assist with work packets. De Queen Elementary plans to return to norm…

October De Queen Students of the Month (sponsored by McDonald’s). Sophomores: Joe Bush (not pictured Kyla Ferguson), Juniors: Elise Dean and Luke Reed, Seniors: Jack Bunyard and Sara Victoriano.

September De Queen Students of the Month: sophomores Kane Faulkenberry and Annabelle Lindsey; Juniors Clyde Chandler and Litzi Flores (not pictured); amd seniors Gunner Bradshaw and Carlee Helms.

UA Cossatot is a community college that is proud to partner with local industry. While supporting businesses in our area by helping them fill the demand for more skilled and trained workers, UA Cossatot is thrilled to create a pathway for more students to find local employment resulting in a…

Rotary’s November Student of the Month is Lizbeth Osura. Lizbeth is involved in Interact, Student Council and was Homecoming Senior Maid. She plans to attend UA Cossatot to begin her nursing degree.  Pictured with Lizbeth is club President JP Atkins.

Tanner Bruce, a 12th grade student at De Queen High School, was named the Lions Club Student of the Month for November. Bruce has always attended De Queen schools and is in the Gifted and Talented program. Bruce does drawings and art work. He is the captain of the e-sports team and a member …

Horatio Elementary School October Students of the month: Kindergarten - Abel Klitz, 1st grade — Jair Resendiz, 2nd grade — Maci Grubbs, 3rd grade — Fabiola Arredondo, 4th grade —Leighton Frachiseur, 5th grade — Hayli Lyon, 6th grade — Parker Munn.

Horatio Board of Education met in regular session on Monday, Nov.  9, in the high school cafeteria.  

The Sevier County Economic Development department and the De Queen/Sevier County Chamber of Commerce are co-sponsoring a holiday shop talk panel discussion that will take place Thursday, Nov. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Skilled Trades building on UA Cossatot’s De Queen Campus. 

1st Grade All A’s

UA Cossatot advisors have begun helping incoming and returning UA Cossatot students enroll in spring 2021 classes. The college will be offering many courses in several different formats this coming spring to help students receive college credit with different wants, needs and schedules.