On February 18 and February 25, Mrs. Hays and Mrs. Christian organized the Senior Mock Interviews, and we couldn’t be more proud of the experience our students and volunteers created together.
Mock interviews are more than just practice — they’re a safe space to build confidence, refine communication skills, and learn how to think clearly under pressure. For many seniors, this is their first time sitting across from professionals and navigating real-world interview questions. The growth that happens in just one session is incredible to witness.
These experiences help students:
Strengthen professional communication
Practice storytelling and highlighting accomplishments
Receive constructive, real-time feedback
Build confidence heading into college, internships, and careers
Most importantly, they walk away believing they can do this.
A huge thank you to our volunteer interviewers who generously gave their time, insight, and encouragement. Your thoughtful questions, honest feedback, and supportive presence made all the difference. Our students benefited tremendously from your expertise and authenticity.
Boyd Mize - Retired Law Enforcement
Dr. Shari Moxley - University of Arkansas
Emily Bassham - Progressive Insurance
Randy Gilliam - VSC Fire Security
Bryan Huff - Citizens Bank
Elissa Bailey, Cindy Williams - Time Striping
Tammy Predmore - Western Arkansas Planning & Development District
Doug Hibbard - Coca-Cola
Courtney Turner - ABB
Alex Mihaila - Graphium Health
Amber Mihaila - Mountainburg HS
Darrel Peters - Chambers Bank
Brandon Fisher - Arkansas Valley Electric
It truly takes a community to prepare the next generation of leaders, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this experience meaningful.
Mock interviews are more than just practice — they’re a safe space to build confidence, refine communication skills, and learn how to think clearly under pressure. For many seniors, this is their first time sitting across from professionals and navigating real-world interview questions. The growth that happens in just one session is incredible to witness.
These experiences help students:
Strengthen professional communication
Practice storytelling and highlighting accomplishments
Receive constructive, real-time feedback
Build confidence heading into college, internships, and careers
Most importantly, they walk away believing they can do this.
A huge thank you to our volunteer interviewers who generously gave their time, insight, and encouragement. Your thoughtful questions, honest feedback, and supportive presence made all the difference. Our students benefited tremendously from your expertise and authenticity.
Boyd Mize - Retired Law Enforcement
Dr. Shari Moxley - University of Arkansas
Emily Bassham - Progressive Insurance
Randy Gilliam - VSC Fire Security
Bryan Huff - Citizens Bank
Elissa Bailey, Cindy Williams - Time Striping
Tammy Predmore - Western Arkansas Planning & Development District
Doug Hibbard - Coca-Cola
Courtney Turner - ABB
Alex Mihaila - Graphium Health
Amber Mihaila - Mountainburg HS
Darrel Peters - Chambers Bank
Brandon Fisher - Arkansas Valley Electric
It truly takes a community to prepare the next generation of leaders, and we’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this experience meaningful.
This week, we were able to put on a CTE fair for our 8th graders. We offer many career and technical education classes here at Mountainburg that teach our students valuable skills. Some of the pathways available for students to take are:
•Agriculture Structures
•Animal Science
•Art
•Band
•Choir
•Criminal Justice
•Culinary Arts
•Digital Arts
High schoolers from each pathway spoke to our 8th graders about how fun their classes are and what they learn by being involved in these classes. This helped our upcoming freshman prepare for high school by discovering what CTE classes will be a good fit for their interests.
Westside punches their ticket to state! Way to go, Rebels!
The next team to make it through is the Hector Lady Wildcats! Way to go!
The next team to punch their ticket...the Hector Wildcats. Congratulations!
The first team has punched their ticket to state. Congratulations to the Acorn Lady Tigers!
CLARIFICATION: Mountainburg Senior High Basketball players and cheerleaders do not have to pay admission.
Apologies for the confusion.
IT'S TOURNAMENT TIME!
Tonight is the first night of the Regional Tournament! Below are some quick reminders.
Under the guidelines from the Arkansas Activities Association, everyone must pay admission to the Regional Tournament, including all athletes and district employees. Those who signed up to volunteer at the tournament will not have to pay admission.
To move things quickly and smoothly at the gate, please have your ticket purchased before arriving on campus. Fans can purchase the tickets on site with a credit or debit card.
Link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA?school=AR17005
Can't make it to the game? https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/mountainburg/organization/16132/mountainburg-high-school
Dragons, let's get ready to welcome a lot of new teams and fans to MHS! Good luck to everyone!
Tonight is the first night of the Regional Tournament! Below are some quick reminders.
Under the guidelines from the Arkansas Activities Association, everyone must pay admission to the Regional Tournament, including all athletes and district employees. Those who signed up to volunteer at the tournament will not have to pay admission.
To move things quickly and smoothly at the gate, please have your ticket purchased before arriving on campus. Fans can purchase the tickets on site with a credit or debit card.
Link to purchase tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA?school=AR17005
Can't make it to the game? https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ar/mountainburg/organization/16132/mountainburg-high-school
Dragons, let's get ready to welcome a lot of new teams and fans to MHS! Good luck to everyone!
Dragon families have an awesome day!
Have an awesome day everyone.😊
ALL IN ONE PLACE
A banner has been created on the Mountainburg Public Schools website to link some items that most fans will want quick access to:
Tournament Program
Purchasing Tickets
Live Stream Link
Website: https://www.mountainburg.org/
Please share this out to family and friends. Let's have a great Regional Tournament Week at Mountainburg!
Find the good today, Dragons! 😊
Dragon Weekly Newsletter | February 25–28
It’s a BIG week to be a Dragon!
Regional Tournament at Mountainburg High School
We are excited to host the Regional Tournament this week at Mountainburg High School! Our campus will be filled with competition, school spirit, and Dragon pride as teams battle it out for a chance to advance. Come out, pack the stands, and cheer loud — let’s show everyone what Dragon Nation is all about!
But that’s not all…
Learning in Action Across Every Campus
While the spotlight is on the tournament, amazing things are still happening district-wide. From engaging classroom lessons and hands-on projects to student achievements and special events, our Dragons are learning, growing, and excelling every single day.
Clubs, activities, academic competitions, and campus events are keeping our students involved and inspired. There’s something happening at every campus — and you won’t want to miss a single moment!
https://app.smore.com/n/rgykh
It’s a BIG week to be a Dragon!
Regional Tournament at Mountainburg High School
We are excited to host the Regional Tournament this week at Mountainburg High School! Our campus will be filled with competition, school spirit, and Dragon pride as teams battle it out for a chance to advance. Come out, pack the stands, and cheer loud — let’s show everyone what Dragon Nation is all about!
But that’s not all…
Learning in Action Across Every Campus
While the spotlight is on the tournament, amazing things are still happening district-wide. From engaging classroom lessons and hands-on projects to student achievements and special events, our Dragons are learning, growing, and excelling every single day.
Clubs, activities, academic competitions, and campus events are keeping our students involved and inspired. There’s something happening at every campus — and you won’t want to miss a single moment!
https://app.smore.com/n/rgykh
YEARBOOK INFORMATION: A form will be sent home with all MES and MMS students on Monday. You can still order a yearbook, but it will be a non-personalized. Cost per book with tax is $55.13.
Order forms with payments can be left at any campus. Order soon to reserve your copy of the 2026 Dragon!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Christian.
Order forms with payments can be left at any campus. Order soon to reserve your copy of the 2026 Dragon!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Christian.
The Regional Tournament brackets are provided below. There will be more tournament information in the Dragon Weekly this evening.
The Mountainburg Board of Education will meet on Monday, February 23, 6:00 PM, Board Room in the Administration Meeting. A link to the board agenda is provided below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o9jBeDtVwojNjFCSvLJa5Job2HanHElt/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o9jBeDtVwojNjFCSvLJa5Job2HanHElt/view?usp=sharing
REGIONAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION: We are quickly approaching the 2026 Class 2A-1 Regional Tournament to be held here at Mountainburg HS!
This week's Dragon Weekly will have a lot of information. Posts will be made and sent out as needed all next week, but hopefully having the information on the front end will help.
We are getting excited and ready for some great basketball!
This week's Dragon Weekly will have a lot of information. Posts will be made and sent out as needed all next week, but hopefully having the information on the front end will help.
We are getting excited and ready for some great basketball!
Check out our Dragons! Today we celebrate Landon and Jorja for doing RIGHT!
Have a Great day Dragons!
HIRING: The Boys and Girl Club of the Diamond Hills - Mountainburg Unit is needing to hire a cook as soon as possible. Interested parties can stop by Mountainburg Elementary during Club hours after school to inquire about the position, or email Debbie Seratt - debbie.seratt@mountainburg.org.
