Springdale Today Podcast
Springdale Today is a free weekly podcast produced by the Springdale Public Schools Communications office on topics relevant to the Springdale, Arkansas, community. Episodes are released Wednesdays at noon on YouTube and your favorite podcast app.
Episodes
Learn more about seniors Saliyare Aponte-Madera of Springdale High School, Daniel Paxton of Don Tyson School of Innovation and Ethana Hang of Har-Ber High School and discover their exciting next steps following graduation.
Springdale Today records at the Jones Center for the Amazing Shake NWA.
Featuring: Shaw Elementary School fifth-graders Jake Helms and Hallie Sloneker, Cox Communications Public Affairs Manager Olin Ericksen and SOAR Afterschool Program Development Director Ellie Hoyt.
Sonora Elementary School EAST Facilitator Josh Worthy and fourth-grader Bexley Powell and Lakeside Junior High School EAST Facilitator Jamie Stallings and ninth-grader Miles Boomer chat about their experience communicating with the International Space Station as it orbited Earth!
Learn more about Ramey Cassady, a Don Tyson School of Innovation senior as he shares about everything from Formula 1 racing to robotics to mechanical engineering.
Springdale Today records from the Don Tyson School of Innovation Culinary classroom for a conversation with Culinary Arts Instructor Sherry Rickard, student Ian Elliott and Chef William Mauk of the French restaurant Bienvenue.
The Springdale restaurant opened in 2023, and in addition to French fare, Bienvenue offers opportunities for the region’s culinary students and chefs.
Helen Tyson Middle School instructional facilitator Jean Hill shares about her experience with the 2024 Rural Experience in America.
The three-year project is an initiative by the nonprofit National Council for History Education and helps students connect rural America’s past to the present using historical inquiry, public history, place-based education and service learning.
Har-Ber High School Choir Director Clint Pianalto and choir students Quinzy Jibbaw and Martin Labuon share the story of a talented Marshallese performance group, who performs some special pieces on this episode of Springdale Today.
Also featuring: Merphy Morelik, Paulson Bungitak, Ezekiel Mack, Tommy Bunglick and Nicleton Lokebol
Counselors Katie Jenkins of Shaw Elementary School and Andrea George of George Junior High School share how therapy animals like their dogs Kashi and Desi are serving Springdale staff and students to help make schools even healthier places to work and learn.
Get to know Har-Ber High School Head Football Coach Aaron Danenhauer as he prepares the Wildcats to conquer on the field on this episode of Springdale Today!
John Tyson Elementary School Assistant Principal Ashley Kirby, parent Maria Morales, and student GiGi Alarcon, who will share information on some innovative English as a Second Language programming that’s allowing John Tyson students, staff and families to achieve in some truly admirable ways.
Springdale Today records on location at the Jones Center to discuss some partnerships Jones Elementary School has with the center and Arvest Bank to mentor students and teach the young Jaguars to swim!
Featuring: Jones Elementary School Principal Jill Jackson, Arvest Bank VP and Sales Coordinator Jacob Barnes and Jones Center Sports and Recreation Director Jeff Poole.
Head Har-Ber High School girls basketball coach Kimberly Jenkins shares about coaching her 600th winning game, her coaching career and what it's like to be a Sports Hall of Honor inductee for the Razorbacks!
Also featuring: Sarah Paul, a fourth-grade teacher at Young Elementary School.
Get to know Dr. Stacey Plumlee, Springdale Public Schools’ Gifted and Talented director and Learner Supports assistant director.
The Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators has selected Dr. Plumlee as the 2024 Administrator of the Year, and Springdale Today had an opportunity to chat with her about her amazing career and administrative philosophies.
Har-Ber High School Principal Dr. Paul Griep shares about his commitment to promoting creative life and art skills for students.
The Arkansas Communication and Theatre Arts Association named Dr. Griep as the Administrator of the Year, and he discusses his passion for the arts and how Har-Ber opens the door to creative opportunities for its students.
Also Featuring: Har-Ber communication teacher Lauren Loehndorf and Har...
Springdale graduate RJ Iban shares his experience representing the Marshall Islands at the 2024 Micronesian Games, where he earned two gold and a silver medal.
Featuring athlete RJ Iban and Josh Rivers, Springdale High School wrestling coach.
Special Education Supervisor Rachel Underdown and School Psychology Specialists Aaliyah Chavis and Camille Kirby discuss how district psychologists are supporting Springdale Schools and students.
Don Tyson School of Innovation esports athletes are turning video game experience into college scholarships and degrees!
Featuring student-athlete Ky'Andre Wawrzaszek, Coach Burl Sniff and DTSOI graduate Anthony White.
Har-Ber High School graduate Graham Mynatt shares his story as a professional musician and a bass trombone fellow at the New World Symphony in Miami Beach, Florida.
Springdale Today host Mary Jordan chats with Springdale kindergartners about all the food, fun and family traditions of Thanksgiving on location at Walker Elementary School!
Hudson Sis-Stars: Sisters and record-breaking Springdale High School student-athletes Charleen and Carolinda Hudson share their story. Featuring Head Girls Basketball Coach Heather Hunsucker.
Excellence in Education: Amy Allen of Bernice Young Elementary School discusses being selected as Arkansas’ only finalist for the 2024 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for K-6 Mathem...
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