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The White Hall School District is the one of the finest of
the 310 school districts in the State of Arkansas. With a population of nearly
3,000 students, 33rd largest in the State, the school serves the
needs of students through four Elementary Schools, two Jr. High Schools, and the
High School. Every teacher is certified by the State of Arkansas, and nearly 40%
of the teachers have a Master’s degree — which ranks the White Hall School
District in the top 10% in the State in Teacher preparedness. The District has a
14.3 student-teacher ratio, and spends $3,685 per student.
Students have an opportunity to participate in sports, band,
choir, chess, and many other clubs and activities. However, academics is the
number one focus, and test scores show that the students within the school
district have an opportunity to achieve. White Hall ranks high in the state for
national standards tests and Arkansas benchmark tests. The ACT test scores are
above the national average, and the drop-out rate is among the lowest in the
state. About 70% of the graduates attend college. White Hall High School
Graduates received $600,000 in scholarship funds in each of the last two
years.
The extra-curriculum activities are real special. The White
Hall Choir Happening is an annual spring tradition. With 125 students, and many
parents and teachers, this High School and Jr. High School presentation is truly
an entertaining event. Many of the Band and Choir students have earned high
honors in the state, and earn college scholarships.
White Hall School sports include Football, Basketball (boys
& girls), Baseball, Softball, Track, and Golf. The school also supports
sports for elementary age kids by allowing sports associations to rent the
school’s facilities. To participate in the school’s sports program, students
must meet academic guidelines.
The school district is headed by superintendent Gary Kees.
Mr. Kees attended the White Hall schools during his Elementary years. He
replaced former superintendent Jerry Lybrand in 1999 after Mr. Lybrand retired
after serving 10 years as superintendent, and many years in various capacities
within the school district. The atmosphere within the school is such that
teachers, custodians, cafeteria workers, secretaries, and administrative staff
have enjoyed working at the school for many years. With such consistency in the
staff, the school district is able to offer a very stable atmosphere for the
students.
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