RESILIENCE IN ACTION: EXCEL CENTER STAFF & STUDENTS PIVOT AFTER FIRE
2025 salt bowl For the seventh consecutive year, the Benton and Bryant school districts extended their Salt Bowl football rivalry into a friendly community competition through the Salt Bowl Donation Drive, where students, support- ers and local families donated gently used clothing and household items at local Goodwill stores and donation centers. Bryant collected the most donations, earning a $1,500 check and $500 in Goodwill gift cards, while Benton received $1,000 and $500 in gift cards—high- lighting the shared community impact of this annual tradition.
When unexpected fires caused significant water damage to The Excel Center in March, our incredible team rose to the challenge. Thanks to the resilience and dedica- tion of our staff—and the flexibility of our students—classes continued without missing a beat, relocating into temporary spaces across the Goodwill Resource Center. In the middle of the term, our educators quickly adapted, ensuring students stayed on track toward earning their high school diplomas. We are grateful to our Academy, The Excel Center and facilities teams for their hard work during this transition.
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