Don Tyson School of Innovation

DTSOI Phoenix News Ep. 9 | March 16, 2023 Spring Break Edition https://youtu.be/XAGL4Ubf8RM

Congratulations to #PhoenixFam student, Arlind Dedushaj, for a win at EASTcon 2023! He won the Faye Jones Architectural Challenge with his project: Off Grid Office.

UAMS treated DTSOI Students to hands on medical experiences. Students practiced tracheotomy techniques and tried out the Respiratory Therapy Vest. We're always grateful to our community for sharing with our #PhoenixFam!

Springdale High cooked up a win today at a culinary competition at DTSOI! Springdale won the chocolate-based dessert and pastry competition by creating a chocolate roll filled with sweet chai spices, a chai latte with cocoa powder and a dark chocolate disc. #SpringdaleFamily

Culinary students from throughout NWA are competing in a chocolate-based pastry culinary competition today at Don Tyson School of Innovation. #SpringdaleFamily

Nathan Whitten, Har-Ber High School swim coach, shared news about Har-Ber and Springdale high schools' swim and dive accomplishments for the season at the March 14 School Board meeting. The teams are comprised of students from Har-Ber, Springdale High and DTSOI. #SpringdaleFamily

#PhoenixFam students, Joseph Rouse and Sergio Herrera, competed at the NWA Science & Engineering Fair over the weekend. Rouse's project in the category of Engineering, Materials, and Bioengineering won 2nd place and will move on to state at the end of the month.

The School Board recognized the district's band and choral programs for their amazing achievements this school year on March 14 at its monthly meeting. Participating students represented Har-Ber and Springdale high schools and Don Tyson School of Innovation. #SpringdaleFamily

Our 6th grade #PhoenixFam students recently checked out various plant and animal cells under the microscope during Mrs. Littrell's science class.

Watch Live Don Tyson School of Innovation | NHS and NJHS Induction Ceremony | 6:00 PM https://youtu.be/t9kpK27lR2A

Directors of Facilities and Maintenance at Washington Regional Medical Center spoke to #PhoenixFam students today about how to use experiences and certifications gained in our Industrial Maintenance Program to create successful careers in the future.

Mrs. Ibos and the fashion students would like to thank the #PhoenixFam for their generosity in donating to the Grant-Together. Because of your support, we were able to fully fund the grant through SPSEF and will be able to order additional machines and other essential equipment for our new fashion program! Students are already looking forward to putting these supplies to use, and Mrs. Ibos is so thankful for your support as we build this new program. We truly couldn't do it without you!

Phew, #PhoenixFam! We don't know what we would do without our fabulous social worker, Ms. Tara Monhollon! Celebrating her for Social Worker Week is easy!

#PhoenixFam 7th grader, Adalene White, started a project during her free time titled "Earth Day, Every Day" in an attempt to keep the school clean and help with global warming. Her requested iTime allowing other students the chance to help was met with 30 student volunteers ready to clean up the hallways and courtyard. Mrs. Lee presented Adalene with an Exceeder award for going above and beyond expectations and for being a self-starter.

Our 9th-12th grade #PhoenixFam students should make plans for this fun event! Stay tuned for ticket purchase details!

#PhoenixFam students Andrea Lopez and Emma Rae Petty placed first at the Arkansas HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) State Leadership Conference and qualified for the International Leadership Conference!

Over the weekend the Root Negative One robotics team traveled to Huntsville, AL to compete in the First Robotics Alabama state championship. They placed 2nd overall out of 25 teams and qualified to compete in the world championships in Houston, TX in April!

#PhoenixFam 10th grade English students recently celebrated their newly published books and six word art memoirs at the Book Launch. The art is currently on display in our makerspace and books can be purchased at bit.ly/dtsoiauthors.

As a reminder, our CURRENT students DO NOT have to re-enroll. Only students who will be NEW TO DTSOI have to enroll. Here's an example: Phineas Phoenix is an 8th grade student at DTSOI this year, and his little sister, Phoebe Phoenix, is a 5th grader at Shaw Elementary. Phineas DOES NOT have to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year to stay at DTSOI. Phoebe HAS TO COMPLETE THE WHOLE ENROLLMENT PROCESS to go to DTSOI for the 2023-2024 school year. *AND if their cousin, Pherb Phoenix, who went to DTSOI two years ago but currently goes to Har-Ber this year wants to come back to DTSOI next year, he will have to complete the whole enrollment process to come back to DTSOI for the 2023-2024 school year.

It's almost go time, #PhoenixFam! Enrollment opens TOMORROW at 10AM.