Rogers Public Schools is proud to announce that five district schools have been recognized through the Arkansas School Recognition Program for 2025, earning a combined total of $172,669.35 in state funding awards for outstanding academic achievement and growth.

Under Ark. Code Ann. §6-15-2107, the Arkansas Department of Education honors public schools ranking in the top 10% statewide for academic performance or growth. Schools in the top 5% are eligible to receive up to $100 per student, while those in the top 6–10% may receive up to $50 per student.

This year’s Rogers Public Schools Reward Schools include:

Top 5% Performance

• Eastside Elementary School – $45,557.34
• Janie Darr Elementary School – $39,783.01

Top 6–10% Performance

• Elmwood Middle School – $49,230.15
• Bellview Elementary School – $17,544.97

Top 6–10% Growth

• Joe Mathias Elementary School – $20,553.88

“These awards highlight the commitment of our teachers, students and families to academic excellence,” said Dr. Jeff Perry, Superintendent of Rogers Public Schools. “We are proud of the hard work taking place across our district and the continued success of our schools.”

The Arkansas School Recognition Program rewards schools for their sustained achievement and progress, reinforcing the state’s goal of promoting high expectations and continuous improvement in education.

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The Rogers School District is proud to recognize these outstanding students who have been named National Merit Commended Students for scoring among the top ~3 % on the PSAT/NMSQT:

Rogers Heritage High School

• Kai Hutcheson

• Florelaine Ecke

Rogers High School

• Connor Allison

• Landon Conner

• Sarah Couts

• Noah Gorden

• Drew Wilson

Ella Siwiec, Heritage High School junior, has been selected to serve on U.S. Senator John Boozman’s Congressional Youth Cabinet for the 2025–2026 school year. This honor recognizes her leadership, insight and commitment to making a difference on issues impacting our nation.

The U.S. Department of Education announced the selection of Aubrey Scherer of Rogers, who attended Rogers Heritage High School (’25) as a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar.

Scherer is one of 161 outstanding American high school graduates who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, technical expertise, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community.

Scholars are selected annually based on their academic success, artistic and technical excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership and demonstrated commitment to high ideals.

Of the 3.9 million students who graduated from high school this year, more than 6,400 candidates qualified for the 2025 awards determined by outstanding performance on the SAT or ACT exam or through nominations made by chief state school officers and partner recognition organizations.

As directed by Presidential Executive Order, the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars are comprised of one young man and one young woman from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. families living abroad, as well as 15 chosen at-large, 20 Scholars in the arts, and 20 Scholars in career and technical education. Created in 1964, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program has honored approximately 8,600 of the nation’s top-performing students. The program was expanded in 1979 to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, literary, and performing arts. In 2015, the program was again extended to recognize students who demonstrate ability and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.

Since 1983, each U.S. Presidential Scholar has been offered the opportunity to name his or her most influential teacher. Each distinguished teacher is honored with a personal letter from the Secretary of Education. The teacher chosen for recognition by Scherer was Ms. Kate Lennon of Rogers Heritage High School.

We are proud to share that Carly Hale, one of our school psychologists, has been awarded Rookie of the Year by the Arkansas School Psychology Association!

The Rookie of the Year award recognizes an outstanding school psychology specialist who is new to the field—someone who stands out from the crowd and has been in practice for less than five years. This honor highlights Carly’s exceptional dedication, professionalism, and the positive impact she is already making for our students and families.

Congratulations to Carly on this well-deserved recognition!