EAST at Searcy Public Schools

08/27/2026

08/06/2026

Look at this amazing article Searcy High School EAST student contributor Josie Sandlin wrote! Way to go, Josie!!

Artificial Intelligence continues to grow as today's industry leading technology, but incorporating its use into the classroom requires nuance and careful facilitation. Thankfully, EAST facilitator Carman Owens visited with Student Contributor Josie Sandlin on how she implements the new tech within her EAST Experience!

Read their article at https://eastlink.me/EASTAI

07/15/2026

This week, Mrs. Grate and Mrs. Martin are attending EAST Seminar, spending the week learning, collaborating, and bringing back new ideas to strengthen the EAST programs at Searcy Schools!

We are especially proud to celebrate a few exciting milestones:
🎉 Mrs. Martin was recognized for 10 years of dedicated service to EAST, a testament to her commitment to empowering students through service, leadership, and innovation.
🏆 All three of our EAST programs were also recognized as Programs of Influence—an incredible honor that reflects the outstanding work of our students, facilitators, administrators, and community partners.

We can't wait to bring everything we're learning back to our students and continue making a positive impact in our schools and community. 💙

07/09/2026

Elisabeth Baldridge, Abigail Ganus, and Grace McClelland spent time at the EAST Initiative Headquarters today along with students from other programs helping with new facilitator training. New facilitators interview current EAST students to see what EAST classrooms are really like from student perspectives.

EAST values student input and sees this as one of the most influential parts of Phase I training for facilitators.

05/23/2026

We are so proud of our EASTies who are part of the 5A State Championship Soccer Team!!

05/22/2026

We are so proud of Simona and Josie!!!

05/12/2026

After months of planning and work, the ABC Garden Project came together in a beautiful way! This project started when 5th graders wanted to team up with McRae Elementary School PreK students. They 3D printed letter molds and made colorful cement letters. Today, Mr. Tommy Casey taught these students how to mix concrete to make mosaic stepping stones alongside the PreK students. We are so thankful for great community partnership and loved spending time with the PreK students today!

04/23/2026

Today we celebrated the seniors who helped make EAST what it is 💙
Thank you for the countless hours you’ve spent serving, creating, and leading in our community. Your impact will be felt long after you graduate. Wishing you success in every path you choose! 🎓

04/21/2026

Thank you to McRae Elementary School, Sidney Deener Elementary, and Westside Elementary for letting us share with the 3rd graders about EAST!

Applications are open for 3rd through 5th graders until May 1st.

Click here to apply! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScT6Lkvb8YgfBUkiy3GC9oI5hbSmegCICO_-jfoOEHBLKRC8w/viewform?usp=header

04/16/2026

EAST at Ahlf Junior High is a student-driven program where students use technology, creativity, and teamwork to solve real problems in their school and community. Students work on hands-on projects, build leadership skills, and make a real impact while preparing for future careers and opportunities. Sound like something your child might be interested in? Have them complete the application by April 24th! This is for all incoming 7th and 8th graders!

Application Link: https://bit.ly/4tWDGZH (only students will have access to open this link).