Grand Opening Celebration at University Heights Elementary

🎉 Grand Opening Celebration at University Heights Elementary 🎉

On October 14, 2025, the Nettleton School District, on behalf of the School Board and Superintendent, proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the brand-new University Heights Elementary Gymnasium, Stage, and Additional Classrooms!

This beautiful new facility represents an exciting step forward for our district—providing expanded educational opportunities, new spaces for learning and play, and a place for our students to continue growing together as part of the Raider community. 💛🖤

We were honored to celebrate alongside so many wonderful partners and supporters, including:

James Adair • Donnie Hauge

Dr. Karen Curtner, Superintendent

Dr. Grace Petersen, Assistant Superintendent

Dr. Lacy Baker, Assistant Superintendent

Sarah George, UHE Principal

David Utley, UHE Assistant Principal

Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver

Craighead County Judge Marvin Day

Mark Young and associates, Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce

Tate Construction

Brackett Krennerich Architecture

Ron Cooper, Director of Facilities

Tommy Raffo, Director of Athletics

Aaron Deaton, Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities

Superintendent Senior Student Ambassadors

We are so thankful to our community partners who make projects like this possible and continue to support our students’ growth and success.

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