Cabot Schools Receive $333,392.86 In Academic Achievement Reward Funds

The Cabot School District is extremely proud of our students, teachers, and staff for being awarded $333,392.86 in School Recognition Program Funds from the Arkansas Department of Education.

The Arkansas School Recognition Program was created to provide financial awards to public schools that experience high student performance, student academic growth, and, for secondary schools, a high graduation rate. Awards are based on the state-required assessment information from the 2024-25 school year.

Arkansas is awarding $7 million to 151 schools statewide and eight of our elementary schools will receive a share of the reward money.

Top 5% Performance & Growth
Eastside Elementary – $51,781.71 (Growth)
Mountain Springs Elementary – $42,463.44 (Performance)
Mountain Springs Elementary – $42,463.44 (Growth)
Northside Elementary – $29,291.71 (Growth)
Stagecoach Elementary – $44,872.13 (Growth)
Ward Central Elementary – $43,213.65 (Growth)

Top 6–10% Performance & Growth
Central Elementary – $15,160.45 (Growth)
Southside Elementary – $25,617.54 (Growth)
Ward Central Elementary – $21,606.82 (Performance)
Westside Elementary – $16,921.97 (Performance)

*Mountain Springs Elementary received two rewards in performance and growth totaling $84,926.88
*Ward Central Elementary received two rewards in performance and growth totaling $64,820.47

GRAND TOTAL: $333,392.86

We applaud our students and staff at Eastside Elementary, Mountain Springs Elementary, Northside Elementary, Stagecoach Elementary, Ward Central Elementary, Central Elementary, Southside Elementary, and Westside Elementary for this great achievement. This is a tremendous acknowledgement for all their hard work and dedication.

Schools receiving recognition funds are required to establish a committee to determine how to use the funds. In the past, the district has focused on purchasing additional technology, educational equipment, and materials.

Additionally, the Cabot School District has earned a B rating from the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This distinction has only been achieved by 98 or 38.6% of the school districts statewide.

We are Panther Proud of all of our schools! We know each and every one of our buildings are working diligently to ensure the overall success of their students, but we know our work is never done.

With continued dedication and teamwork, we’ll keep pushing forward, striving for excellence, and doing what’s best for every student every day. After all, It’s about KIDS!