Congratulations, Phoenix Students!
We’re proud to celebrate our talented Don Tyson School of Innovation students who represented DTSOI at the Ozark Media Film Festival and brought home several awards!
1st Place – Show Recap-Irvin De La Cruz, Renatto Carrilo, Kevin Carias, Olivia Larru, Rachel Fields
1st Place – 3-Minute Film -Audry McLarty, Sienna Henderson, Christopher Hickman, Ramey Jones, Madelyn Doppe, Juliana Perez
3rd Place – 30-Second Film -Chance Hirouchi, Ben Shirey, Nathan Stephenson
Graphic Designer of the Year: Ethan Berlanga
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, today’s Phoenix Inc. celebration spotlights Las Hermanitas Álvarez, a talented trio of sisters who are keeping tradition alive through the power of music. Formed on July 1, 2024, Perla, Valeria, and Vanessa Álvarez unite their passion for music and their Mexican heritage to create something truly special.
Specializing in regional Mexican music, they perform mariachi and rancheras while also blending in English songs to connect cultures and generations. Each sister brings her own touch of artistry. Vanessa on violin, Valeria on trumpet and guitar, and Perla on guitarrón, creating a rich, harmonious sound that celebrates identity, family, and pride.
📺 Watch the live performance on Wednesday at 9:50 here: https://www.youtube.com/live/-yC7z_ajIz8?feature=share
Phoenix Flash
Conference on Monday and Tuesday!
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These incredible Phoenix Students rank among the top 1% Arkansas, earning recognition for their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. This marks our largest group of Semi-Finalists in DTSOI history, and we are so proud of their achievement!
For what may be the first time in history, not one but TWO performing ensembles from the Don Tyson School of Innovation have been selected as Honor Ensembles for the Arkansas All-State Music Conference in February 2026!
✨ The DTSOI Middle School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Mr. John Vinzant, has been named the state Junior High Class 8EE Honor Ensemble.
✨ The DTSOI Advanced Treble Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Cindy Kee, has been selected as the state Junior High Honor Choir.
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Kee, Mr. Vinzant and their students on this outstanding achievement!
Both ensembles will perform in Hot Springs at the Arkansas All-State Music Conference in February 2026, an event attended by thousands of students, directors, clinicians, and music educators from across Arkansas and beyond.
Join us this quarter for Yoga on Mondays and Pickleball on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:00–4:45 PM.
All are welcome! Just grab a waiver from your CCR teacher and scan the QR code to submit it.
Mr Vinzant and Mr Holmes delivering AP 5 signs!
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