Wonderview School District’s

Report to the Public

For 2025-2026

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September 24, 2026

5:30 PM

WSD Cafeteria

2025-26

Igniting Learning,

Building Futures:

Every Minute

Counts!

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Community beyond the campus;

Purpose beyond today.

WSD will prepare students to achieve their highest potential with passion, integrity, and confidence. Educators will maintain high expectations while providing a safe learning environment and a comprehensive curriculum which meets each student’s learning style. Students will be equipped with the knowledge to continue learning in order to be college and/or career ready.

Vision/

Mission

Goals

To realize our mission and vision, WSD has set forth the following goals:

• Ensure a safe learning environment for all students;
• All students reading and writing at or above grade level;
• Mastery and understanding of skills in literacy, math, science, communication, and problem solving in order to be career and college ready;
• To help prepare students to be responsible, compassionate, and productive citizens;
• Prepare students to make career choices and to pursue postsecondary education and/or training after graduation; enlist, enroll, or be employed;
• Continue the Professional Learning Communities and the collaborative process district-wide.

Areas of Focus - WES

• WSD’s Pre-K/ABC continues to provide a strong foundation to begin Kindergarten
• K-3 Implementation of Phonics First reading program.
• Students performing below grade-level are provided intervention services for reading and math through the district RTI program K-6.
• Created a campus-wide foundational reading skills continuum to address reading gaps.
• Students are screened and served by the district for dyslexia.
• Amplify science resources which align with state standards and provide hands-on experiences for students are provided in 3rd - 8th grades.
• ATLAS for grades K-10 for formative assessment and intervention in reading and math.
• All teachers are proficient in the Science of Reading
• VIEW Behavior Matrix established and students recognized for positive behavior
• UFLI and Arts and Letters implemented (New ELA curriculum resources)

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Community Involvement -

WES

• Veterans Day recognition, Thanksgiving meal, Quarterly Awards ceremonies, music programs, 4th/5th Grade Fishing Derby, Family Fun Nights(2) and Grandparents’ Day lunches
• Approximately 40 families benefited from our Compassion Drive. These families received Thanksgiving meals and Christmas gifts and meals through this endeavor.
• The local PTO continues to serve the students with fundraisers/activities such as the Christmas Shoppe, Fun Day, purchasing playground equipment, toys/balls, etc. They have also awarded scholarships to WHS students.
• Parents have had the opportunity to provide input about planning and concerns through surveys and public meetings.

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Areas of focus - WHS

• Currently 7 students are participating in the concurrent program at UACCM. We have two seniors enrolled full time in the Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology program of study. We have one senior enrolled full time in the Welding Technology program of study. We have four seniors enrolled full time taking general education courses that will go towards their future bachelor's degree. We have 13 students taking college concurrent classes through Virtual Arkansas and Arkansas Tech University is the college provider.
• CTE programs continue to be a priority-
• 29 CTE completer chords were earned by 2026 graduates and 6 EAST chords were earned by 2026 graduates.
• Implementation/Continuation of Illustrative Math
• High school teachers continue to finalize plans for determining the essential standards for all areas of our curriculum. This will allow for more in-depth instruction and more intensively directed standards-based assessments.
• Continue the work of the PLC with all new staff members and ArchForward.

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Areas of focus - WHS

• RTI - all students in grades 7 & 8 have a class period during the school year for strategic reading and foundational math. 11-12 grades are being offered ACT training at ArchFord, WorkKeys Training opportunities and enrichment activities are offered.
• Business is offering the following certifications for Business Completers
• Everfi Financial Literacy
• FACs is offering the following certifications for all FACS Completers
• Servsafe Food Handler and Youth Mental Health First Aid
• AGRI is offering the following certifications for all AGRI Completers
• Shopbot Level 1, Hunters Ed, Boaters Ed, and OSHA10
• Seniors are offered an opportunity to take the National Career Readiness Certification this year before they graduate.
• FBLA and FCCLA continue to thrive with students actively engaged in these career focused organizations.
• Teachers will have completed Science of Reading awareness or proficiency as required.

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Community Involvement-

WHS

Parents are invited to multiple opportunities to be involved in decisions for our students including:

Beta sponsored*

EAST sponsored**

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Two parent/teacher conferences were held during 25-26.

Gifted/Talented and AP

District Wide

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• Students served in Wonderview School District-

Currently we have 49 identified gifted students in grades 3-12. Program options for identified gifted students-3rd-6th grades are served 150 minutes weekly. 7th-12th grades are served by secondary course content, and AP classes. Documentation is collected by the Coordinator every 9 weeks.

• Activities/projects-

Students work on independent projects, problem solving, critical thinking activities. Students will participate in Stem activities in class. They will participate in Technology Day, Quiz Bowl, Writers Workshop, Chess and the Spelling Bee to name just a few activities.

• AP Testing Areas - AP Literature and Composition , AP Statistics, AP US History and AP Biology. Several identified gifted students are taking concurrent college courses. In the 2025-2026 school year one student scored a 3 in biology and two students scored a 4 in US History.

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E A S T

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• Over 100 students in EAST during 2025-2026 school year
• Awarded 2026 EAST School of Influence Level 2 award. This marks the 3rd year in a row Wonderview was recognized as an EAST School of Influence.

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• Students attended the National EAST Conference in March 2026.
• Students have started project and software learning for 2026-2027. Check out ‘EAST at Wonderview High School’ on Facebook for updates.

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Bridget

May

BETA Club

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2026-27

• Beta Club just started the year with their sheet sale to earn money for state convention.
• Members will also be holding a quilt raffle in a few weeks.
• Each member is responsible for 10 hours of community service while maintaining a 3.5 GPA.
• State and National Convention successes! We had several students place at state convention this year!
• Our 2-D design team won 2nd place for their banner.
• Kierstin Roch placed 4th in Social Studies.
• Emma Ashlock placed 5th in Biomedical Health Science.
• Aidan Crafton placed 1st in Math and 2nd in Hand Drawn Anime. He also competed at the National Convention and placed 4th in Hand Drawn Anime and 5th in Math!
• New Members- 16 students have met the criteria and were invited to join at the beginning of the school year. That brings the total number of members to 41 students in grades 10-12.
• State Convention will be held on January 21-22, 2027 in Hot Springs. The theme this year is “Legends in the Making”. We have a student that will be running for state President this year! Wish Keelie Zimmerman the best of luck on her campaign!

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FBLA - MS(7-8) & HS(9-12)

MS Members: No Chapter in 26-27 HS Members: 9 Members

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Plans for this year include:

• Fall Conferences - MS & HS will be held on October 28 and 29
• Basic Training in December for competitors at ASU-Beebe to prepare for Spring Conferences.
• Spring Conferences - Competition time held in February at UCA
• State Conference in Little Rock on March 30-31 for those who qualify from competitions
• We had 5 who qualified for State Conference in 2026
• We had 1 who placed 5th at State Conference and declined to go to Nationals which were held over the summer.
• Donut Breakfasts to work on Business Achievement Awards
• We had a senior last year (2026) that had completed 2 BAA’s and was working on her 3rd.

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FFA

• FFA Membership: 99
• Plans for this year
• Participation in Parliamentary Procedure and Conduct of a Chapter Meeting Contests
• Livestock showing team are competing at County, State, and AYE Fairs.
• Building pens in welding class at Livestock Barn for student animal projects
• Fundraising and Grant Writing for an updated laser engraver and various tools
• Conferences and Contests
• FFA Trap Shoot 11/21
• Greenhand Conference
• State FFA Convention 4/20-22
• Arkansas Leadership Conference

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FCCLA

• Region VI STAR Events- January 11, 2026 at UCA
• We had 3 students attend, one a voting delegate and two competing in STAR events.
• Our Students earned a silver medal and a chance to compete at State Conference
• State Conference in Hot Springs on April 7-8 for those who qualify from regions.
• Our students earned a bronze medal.
• State Service Project (Where leaders are made)
• We will be honoring leaders who have impacted our life and community through service and appreciation.
• Last year we collected over 400 hygiene items to donate to The Call for the state project initiative.
• Various fundraisers, food drives, and assisting EAST with the blood drives.

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Areas of focus - District Wide

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• Providing a safe and healthy learning environment for all students
• Communication with parents and community involvement
• Student Behavior /Mental health
• Bullying Prevention and Awareness
• All certified staff are participating in our Professional Learning Community (PLC) process to foster collaboration with a focus on student learning - ArchForward
• Fundamental 5 Instruction Strategies
• Curriculum Development and Alignment K-12
• Science of Reading Awareness/Proficiency
• Facility improvements - District remains asbestos free
• Fiscal stability remains a priority.

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Student Safety - District Wide

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• Received two grants to promote student safety
• Facilities
• Bollards
• Electronic doors
• Window/door coverings
• Campus signs
• Classroom signs
• Stop the bleed kits
• Fencing
• Personnel
• SRO
• Behavior Specialist/SEL Coordinator
• CSSO Team

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ATLAS - Ready and Exceeding

State and Local Comparisons

Letter Grades

Wonderview School District - D

ATLAS - Trends

ATLAS - Trends

2026 ACT Scores�WSD - 18.3 State of Arkansas - 18.5

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Four-Year Cohort Graduation Rate 2025: WHS - 100%

State - 92%

Five-Year Graduation Rate 2025: WHS - 96%

State - 90%

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Student Performance

2026-27

Actions Taken and Moving Forward

• Prioritize learning/student success across all subjects and grade levels
• Focus on instruction - Fundamental 5/TESS
• Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Burgener and Mrs. Ashlock will be making frequent classroom observations while working with Arch Ford experts - ArchForward
• Accountability - Dr. Stacks - all staff members will be held accountable for making learning a priority until the last day of school.
• Restructured HS math department - 3 certified math teachers, have a Dyslexia specialist, reading specialist/Dyslexia assistant, provide 3 SPED teachers, ELL Coordinator, working on inclusive practices, and providing remediation classes in literacy and math.

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Actions Taken and Moving Forward

• Three full time and two part time staff providing Dyslexia services
• Prioritized RTI and scheduling to make sure intervention is a priority
• Illustrative K-10 math curriculum for vertical alignment and supplementing with GAGA Math.
• Purchased Arts & Letters Language Arts Curriculum K - 6
• Revisiting current curriculum and resource items to make sure teachers have resources they need and our curriculum is aligned with state standards - HQIM & Textbook Purchases
• 21st Century Learning Grant - 2nd Year - Before and after school remediation and enrichment activities for K - 10.

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District Wide Title I Funds

2026-27 Title Funds - $228,188.00 down from

2025 - 26 Title Funds Allocation - $233,485.00

• 88% - Salaries for support staff & Preschool
• 12% - Supplemental curriculum resources & library books

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Accreditation

All schools in the Wonderview School District met all standards for accreditation of the Arkansas Department of Education during 2025-2026.

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School Board Members’ total training hours as of January 2026

President, Bill Sullivan - 30 - Outstanding Board Member Greg Baker, 123 hours - Master Board Member

Secretary, Alicia Sponer - 53 - Master Board Member Lani Norwood - 27

VP, Billy Sutton - 53 - Master Board Member Debbie Thomas - 24

Jennifer Deckard - 3 - New Board Member - July 2025

District Policies are board updated, approved and followed to meet all students’ needs and state laws.

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Board Accomplishments

and Policies

Communication Tools

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REMIND:All To: 81010

• WES Parents: @wonderview
• WHS Parents: @k9884
• WSD Community: @4hb2db

Facebook

• Wonderview School District
• Wonderview Elementary School & Wonderview High School #daredevilcommunity #traditionofexcellence #bettertogether

Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or concerns: Jamie Stacks - 354-0211 jamie.stacks@wonderviewschools.org

Updated information can also be found on the district website:

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www.wonderviewschools.org

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We welcome your involvement

and input.

Greatest Resource @ Wonderview

Our People!

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#daredevilcommunity

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2026

Report to the Public

Thursday, Sept. 24

@ 5:30

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