Playing for AYP

The drabness of school lifted as students surrounded by the sound of jazz music played on the saxophone by Principal Frank Ferguson the first day back from summer. “When the students scored well on

Middle School opens

Drew Central School District opens the middle school for students in grades fourth through seventh in the former upper elementary building when school began in August. In the past, seventh grade stu

Jackson joins DCHS

Lady Pirates Win Invitational

The Drew Central senior girls cross country team won the Harry Denson Invitational held September 6 at Arkansas-Monticello. The Lady Pirates are scheduled to compete again September 27 at the UALR I

Stuttgart takes control early, sinks Jr. Pirates

Stuttgart took control early and pulled away by halftime for a 42-0 win over the Drew Central Jr. Pirates on Thursday, September 11, in Stuttgart.The inexperienced Jr. Pirates (0-2) were hard pressed

Pirates lose home opener

The McGehee Owls erupted on the Drew Central field with a 46-8 win over the Pirates at the season opener on Friday, Septemter 12.Drew Central's opening drive ended with a punt, and a snap on the play

New era of Pirate football kicks off with win: Williams scores 3 second-half TDs as Drew Central tops Cedar Ridge 38-22

Drew Central football fans didn't have to wait long for their first varsity win in more than 50 years - Mike Williams saw to that.The speedy DCHS running back streaked to 104 rushing yards on just six

New superintendent debuts

Wayne Fawcett became Drew Central School District's seventh superintendent when doors opened for the 2008-2009 school year. Fawcett, officially hired at the March 2008 school board meeting, began wo

Twilight book club opens

Students who are fans of author Stephanie Meyer and her Twilight series are invited to attend a book club meeting to discuss the first book. Literacy teachers Terri Smith and Karon Parrish are host

Rooster

When the call came I was busy preparing things for the concession stand. I had changed into my “work” clothes and had boxes of candy on the table ready to take to the coke trailer. My husband calls an