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pathway program related to the medical profession. If you were to turn le upon entering the high school, you would walk past the open space built for students to hang out and socialize called e Quad that resembles a college student union. Beyond that await the new, state-of-the-art athletic center and the stunning fine arts center that has all of the cutting edge equipment for sound, lighting, staging, even video production. Pride doesn't begin to say just how the administration, the teachers, the students and community at large feel about their new high school. Gravette School District To the west of Bella Vista, the Gravette School District provides a great school experience for all of its learners and leaders. Both Gravette High School and Gravette Middle School are rated "A" Schools by the Arkansas Department of Education. "Our teachers have high expectations, support the achievement of their students in personal ways and it yields great results, as evidenced by this year's two National Merit Semi-Finalists," said Gravette School Superintendent Maribel Childress. "We have beautiful facilities that support a wide variety of course offerings including AP courses, concurrent credit courses, Education Accelerated by Service and Technology (EAST), health occupation sciences, fine arts and performing arts courses, career and technical education courses and athletics. Our Western Benton County Career Center offers courses and certifications in automotive, HVAC/R, welding and certified nurse assistant. Our goal is to offer large school district programming within our smaller, close knit community." Like Bella Vista and Pea Ridge, Gravette is part of the Northwest Arkansas growth boom that area communities have experienced the past decade. And Gravette has witnessed extensive remodeling and expansion within the school district. "We want the Gravette School District to be the choice for Northwest Arkansas families," Superintendent Childress said. "Our teachers will continue to have high expectations for our students and provide personalized learning experiences that lead them to success. We will continue to engage students, families and the community in innovative and creative ways. And, we would like to expand opportunities for students to develop skills, participate in apprenticeships, community service learning experiences and receive certifications that will give them immediate opportunities and college and career advantages aer graduation." NWA Democrat-Gazette/J.T. Wampler Students check out various displays during a College and Career Fair at Pea Ridge High School. Westside Eagle Observer/Randy Moll Gravette seniors were awarded their 2021 diplomas inside the new arena at Gravette High School. 26 | 2022 Bella vista city guide