End of Year District Staff Meeting 2016

Hundreds of teachers and staff were recognized for their hard work and dedication at the end of year district staff meeting Thursday. 

Citations

Representative Charlotte Douglas, Representative Tim Lemons, and Senator Eddie Joe Williams presented both a House of Representative and Senate Citation to teacher Laura Abbott. Mrs. Abbott is a dedicated advocate for domestic abuse victims and has worked tirelessly with legislators on five bills related to the prevention of domestic abuse. 

Mrs. Abbott is also a domestic abuse survivor and was the force behind Laura's card, a Victim's Rights Card recognized by the Arkansas Attorney General. Mrs. Abbott also serves on the Board of the Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape and Domestic Violence.

Teachers with Heart Award Winners

The CTA Teachers with Heart Award is given to educators who go above and beyond in and out of the classroom. The twelve finalists were chosen based on nominations from parents, colleagues, principals, students, and community members.

Two teachers (one elementary teacher and one secondary teacher) were awarded $300.00 at the end of year district meeting.

Congratulations to these teachers:

Teachers with Heart Award 2016 – Kim Usery: Cabot High School
Teachers with Heart Award 2016 – Chelsea Verdier: Northside Elementary 

Thank you to the Cabot Classroom Teacher Association, Centennial Bank of Cabot and the Cabot Panther Foundation for recognizing these outstanding teachers.

And congratulations to all our finalists:

Adrienne Thomas: Eastside Elementary
Karen Turner: Northside Elementary
Chelsea Verdier: Northside Elementary
Laura Harris: Magness Creek Elementary
Melissa Lashbrook: Southside Elementary/Northside Elementary
Jana Foster: Stagecoach Elementary

Hannah Sawyer: Cabot Junior High South
Jamie Layes-Shelton: Cabot Freshman Academy
Laura Abbott: Cabot Freshman Academy
Kasey Hill: Cabot Freshman Academy
Kim Usery: Cabot High School
Sarah Hillenburg: Cabot High School

Tony's Regatta Winners

The last day of school ended with a big splash. District employees and their families were invited to the new Cabot Aquatic Water Park for the end of year festivities. Tony's Regatta included cardboard boat races, cannonball contest, and the watermelon plunge. 

Congratulations to the winners and thank you again to the Cabot Parks and Recreation for allowing us to enjoy their wonderful new facility. 

Pride of the Fleet: Cabot Junior High South with the fastest time of 16.18 seconds.

 

Titanic Award: (Fastest to Sink) – Technology

 

Most Creative: The Pantteri from Northside Elementary 

 

Cannonball Award: (Biggest Splash) – Andy Martin

 

Watermelon Plunge: Shonda Westbrook and Michael Byrd

Service Recognition

Hundreds of teachers and staff were also recognized for their many years of service in the Cabot School District. Those retiring or leaving the district were honored as well.

Have a wonderful summer break teacher and we'll see everyone soon for the 2016-2017 school year!