The Dierks School District's Ready for Learning Plan revisions were approved by the board in the 4/5/21 meeting that face coverings will be optional as of 4/6/21. The plan is open for public comment. The REVISED plan can be found at https://www.dierksschools.org/... Public comments may be submitted at https://forms.gle/JD1bKW4B5AvK... READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of May 17-21, 2021 - Click the link to see all the students who made our BLUE Superhero Wall for the week. We are especially proud of the 6th grade students who were recognized for spending their time with our kindergarten students and being good student role models. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of May 10-14, 2021 - Click the link to see our students who made the BLUE wall. We appreciate all the different ways students show examples of our BLUE guidelines. READ MORE >
Zachary Hodges and Judah Herrington were the April drawing winners from all the students who made the BLUE wall during the month. Congratulations to these two excellent students! READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Weeks of April 26-May 7, 2021 - Click the link to see our students who made the BLUE Superhero Wall. Thank you to all the students who make good choices. READ MORE >
ONLINE BOOK FAIR! This year the elementary school will be hosting an Online Book Fair from May 3-16. The homepage link for our Online Book Fair is https://www.scholastic.com/bf/...Click the “Get Started” button. You DO NOT have to create an e-wallet account to shop.Scroll down and click on “Shop the Store”. You will need a debit or credit card.Feel free to share... READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of April 19-23, 2021- Click the link to see the week's students who made the BLUE Superhero Wall. We are especially thankful for the students who have excellent behavior in the car rider line. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of April 12-16, 2021 - Click the link to see the week's students who were recognized on our BLUE Superhero Wall. Students were nominated for assisting with recycling, helping classmates with their reading, and more. We are proud of all our students who make good choices and help others. READ MORE >
On Friday, April 16, JoAnn Walters Elementary showed our support for children with parents in the military by wearing purple. We are grateful for all the men and women who serve and appreciate the sacrifices their families make. According to the DESE, "More than 14,000 Arkansans serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Many serve on active duty while others serve in the... READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of April 5-9, 2021 - Click the link to see all the students recognized on the BLUE Superhero Wall for the week. Thank you for setting such great examples. READ MORE >
Sawyer Markham and Myah Barnett were the drawing winners for the month of March. Their names were drawn from all the students who made the BLUE Superhero wall in March. Congratulations to them and their fellow classmates. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of March 29-April 2, 2021- Click the link to view this week's students who were recognized for their excellent examples of our BLUE expectations. READ MORE >
Who: Residents of the Dierks School District with a child who will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2021 What: Kindergarten registration for the '21-'22 school yearWhen: Enrollment packets may be picked up at any time and returned on April 2nd, 9th, 16th, or 23rd.Where: JoAnn Walters Elementary School officeOther documentation needed: child's social security... READ MORE >
Elijah Steffler and Alanna Sayre were the drawing winners selected from the 3rd quarter top readers. Elijah had 7.7 points, and Ally had 69 points last nine weeks. Congratulations to all the students who met or exceeded their reading goal. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of March 15-19, 2021- Click the link to see all the wonderful students recognized on our BLUE Superhero wall this week. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of March 8-12, 2021 - Click the link to see this week's students who were recognized for their excellent examples of our BLUE behavior expectations. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of March 1-5, 2021- Click the link to see the students who were recognized on our BLUE wall for the week. Thank you to all the students who practice good behavior daily. READ MORE >
This quarter ends March 12. We want everyone to keep working on his or her reading goals. READ MORE >
Our drawing winners for the month of February are Korbin Halcombe and Cooper Smith. Their names were drawn from all the students who made it on the wall during the month. They got to select playground equipment to share with their classmates. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of Feb. 22-26, 2021 - Click the link to see this week's superheroes. These students made the BLUE wall for a variety of reasons including sharing, making excellent use of time, and giving their best effort. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of Feb. 1-5, 2021 - Click the link to see all of the week's incredible students who made our BLUE wall. READ MORE >
We are halfway through this nine weeks. Roughly 21% of our students are on track to meet their reading points goal. Keep reading! Current point totals per homeroom class:Glidewell - 59.4 Shelton - 59.5Arnold - 74.5 J. White - 39.5 Welch - 16.5Kappus - 156.5 Manasco - 97.3 Hill - 91.8 Z. White - 144.3Smith - 188.2 Tipton - 93.7Godwin -... READ MORE >
The January winners of our drawing from all students who made the BLUE wall during the month are Westin Shankles and Kinley Pitchford. They got to choose playground equipment to share with their classmates. We are proud of Westin, Kinley, and all the students who set great examples from our BLUE guidelines. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of Jan. 25-29, 2021 - Click the link to see this week's masked marvels. Our students are doing amazing things every day, and we could not be more proud of them. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of Jan. 18-22, 2021 - Click the link to see all the students who set wonderful examples of our BLUE guidelines this week. Keep up the great work! READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of Jan. 11-15, 2021- Click the link to view the students who were recognized for setting excellent examples of our behavior guidelines. READ MORE >
Miranda Foran and Lucas Lowrey were the December drawing winners from the top readers for the 2nd nine weeks. Miranda had 8.1 points, and Lucas earned 42.9 points. Daiana Rojo and Sydney Barbre were the December drawing winners from all of the students who were recognized on our BLUE Superhero Wall. The students selected playground equipment to share with their... READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Weeks of Dec. 14, 2020-Jan. 8, 2021 - Click the link to see the amazing students recognized this week and the week before Christmas break. We are proud of all our helpful, thoughtful students who set great examples for others. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of Dec. 7-11, 2020 - Click the link to view this week's superheroes. Thank you to these students who were recognized for being helpful, showing kindness, or doing extraordinary things in reading. READ MORE >
The November drawing winners from our BLUE board are Judah Herrington and Dylan Hill. These students were two of 45 who made the BLUE superhero wall during the month. The winners chose a playground item for their class to keep. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2020 - Click the link to check out this week's amazing students who made our BLUE superhero wall. Students were recognized for many reasons including supporting their classmates and being honest. READ MORE >
BLUE Students for Week of Nov. 16-20, 2020 - Click the link to view the BLUE students we are thankful to get to highlight this week. Students were recognized for many things including working hard, focusing on goals, being a great friend, being extra respectful, and helping to take care of people and school property. READ MORE >
As part of a coordinated response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) in partnership with the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas is collecting family input across the state on what is working and what may be considered for the future. Please click the link to complete the survey before... READ MORE >
BLUE Students of the Week for Nov. 9-13, 2020 - Click the link to see this week's amazing students who were featured on our BLUE superheroes wall. Their names are now entered in this month's drawing for playground equipment. READ MORE >
Since COVID-19 guidelines prevent the elementary school's monthly celebrations of achievements, we have come up with different ways to highlight successes. At the end of each nine weeks the top readers from each class who met their points goal will be eligible for a drawing. One top reader drawn from each hall will get to select a playground item for their... READ MORE >
BLUE Students for the Week of Nov. 2-6, 2020 - Click the link to see this week's BLUE recognitions. One student, Stefan Fatherree, was recognized twice this week. We are proud of all our students who make good choices. READ MORE >
BLUE Students of the Week for Oct. 26-30, 2020 Click the link to see all the amazing students recognized this week for setting great examples of our behavior expectations. Thank you to all the students who make positive choices. READ MORE >
BLUE Students of the Week for Oct. 19-23, 2020 - Click the link to see this week's students. These students were recognized for some amazing choices including inviting a student to play who was alone, always following instructions the first time, helping classmates organize their folder, having extremely neat work, and being respectful to everyone. Our school is... READ MORE >
BLUE students for the weeks of Oct. 6, 2020 and Oct. 12, 2020 - Click the link to see the latest students recognized for setting great examples. We are proud of each of these masked marvels. READ MORE >
BLUE Students of the Week - Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2020 - Click the link to see this week's superheroes.We are fortunate to see superheroes in our school every week. Thank you and congratulations to this week's BLUE students. Keep showing your BLUE Hagen Simmons, Kinley Pitchford, Jalynn Jester, Henry Semmler, Sophie Younger, Colten Hobbs, Rhett Simmons, Isaac Turner,... READ MORE >
BLUE students Sept. 21-25, 2020 - Click the link to see this week's superheroes. Thank you and congratulations to this week's BLUE students. Students were recognized for a variety of things including being respectful, having excellent behavior in the cafeteria, respecting people's personal space, and including everyone at recess. READ MORE >
BLUE students of the week - Click the link to view our BLUE students from the week. Congratulations to this week's superheroes who set excellent examples of our BLUE guidelines! Keep up the great work Harley Arnold, Bentlee Liggin, Seth Bearden (not pictured), Asa Hopper, Cooper Smith, Eligah Hawthorne, Rikki Alexander, Alexis Hanway, E.J. Winer, Jacen... READ MORE >
Marcus Morgan, Madalyn Younger, and Audrey Cooper were recognized last week for practicing our BLUE guidelines. Keep making positive choices every day. We like seeing you on our superhero BLUE wall. Be respectful and responsible. Lead by example. Understand boundaries. Every moment matters. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Cooper Reid, Annsley Alexander, and Kallen Berruquin for making positive choices that earned them a spot on our superhero BLUE wall. We are proud of you for practicing our BLUE guidelines. Be respectful and responsible. Lead by example. Understand boundaries. Every moment matters. READ MORE >
In an effort to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus within our staff and student body we are asking all parents/guardians, and all employees to notify our designated Point of Contact immediately when the following occurs: • Someone in the household has tested positive for COVID-19. • Someone in the household has been identified as a Close Contact to... READ MORE >
The Jr. High Quiz Bowl team won the 7-2A Regional Quiz Bowl for the 2nd year in a row!! Mackay Smith was named tournament MVP. Jenna Bray and Smith also qualified for the All-Star Quiz Bowl! The team members are Mackay Smith, Rylan Hill, Trent Halcombe, Jackson Fennell, Eli Sharp, Sawyer Stapp, and Jenna Bray. (Not pictured Bret Jones). The Quiz Bowl team is... READ MORE >