Two Rivers High School (Arkansas)


Two Rivers High School is a public high school for students in grades 7 through 12 located in unincorporated Yell County, Arkansas, United States, on a section of Arkansas Highway 28 midway between Ola and Plainview. Two Rivers High School is administered by the Two Rivers School District.
The Two Rivers High School and school district serves of rural communities including Ola, Plainview, Rover, Casa, and Briggsville. Two Rivers High School is one of four high schools within Yell County and the sole high school administered by the Two Rivers School District.

History

In 2010, construction of the campus was completed on the facility for Two Rivers High School, which includes a multipurpose building for large gatherings and sports such as basketball and volleyball; a 450-seat auditorium for special events and performing arts; two science labs; a library with 20 computer stations; classrooms; a cafeteria; a distance learning lab; two computer labs; a conference room; administrative offices; an agriculture facility; and the Two Rivers High School Band room doubling as a "safe room" for 850 to 900 people for use in case of severe weather.
The school was formed as a result of the consolidation of Ola High School and Plainview-Rover High School. Both schools were nationally recognized as Bronze Medalists in the Best High Schools 2012 report by U.S. News & World Report. The school district and high school's name was chosen because of proximity to the Petit Jean River and Fourche La Fave River.
A facility for community fitness, the brainchild of Lindy Minnie, opened at Two Rivers High with a $10,000 grant for athletic equipment and the assistance of the mayor of Ola and the mayor of Plainview. Minnie, a physical education teacher at Two Rivers Elementary, wanted to unite the communities in the school district, which had been forced to consolidate into one through a state law, as well as promote fitness in the community.

Curriculum

The assumed course of study for students follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education, which requires students to obtain 22 units before graduation. Students complete regular and Advanced Placement coursework and exams. Two Rivers is identified as a Title I school by the U.S. Department of Education that provides funding for schools and school districts with a high percentage of students from low-income families.
Two Rivers is accredited by the ADE. The ADE Standards of Accreditation of Public Schools require that each school offer three programs of study in three different occupational areas; Two Rivers High School offered 10 programs of study in 10 different career cluster pathways for 2011–12. Additionally, the school maintains participation in the EAST Initiative that offers students opportunities to collaborate with nearby business and technology companies and organizations.

Extracurricular activities

The Two Rivers High School mascot is the Gators with the school colors of orange and blue. The Two Rivers Gators compete in the 3A classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association within the 3A 5 Conference for football and the 3A 4 Conference for basketball.
Beyond athletics, students participate in school and interscholastic activities such as Quiz Bowl, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, National Beta Club, and SkillsUSA along with band, choir, yearbook, speech, and Student Council.