Newport School District

Four Newport teams competed Saturday in Corning, AR in the Odyssey of the Mind State Qualifier. We are proud to say that ALL four teams will be advancing to the State OM competition, which will be held on April 1st at Hendrix College.

What is OM?
Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers. Imagine being faced with a problem that requires an original solution. It can be frightening. Now imagine not being afraid to solve that problem – that is what OM members learn. This skill and self-confidence will carry over to all areas of their lives. OM brings the classroom to life as students apply what they learn and combine it with their interests and passions to solve our unique open-ended problems. OM also emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. This international program is designed to help students at all learning levels grow as individual learners, grow as team members, and to reach their full potential.

Coach Amy Thaxton
Norah Haigwood
Anna Thaxton
Presley Thaxton
Kayden Morrow
Savannah Lassiter
Landrey MCCain

Coach Anna Dollar
John Hugh Carraway
David Dollar
Charlie Shannon
Mason Gee
Kaiden Lancaster

Coach Tabitha Owens
Karli Jo Miller
Kevia Dixon
Natalie Haigwood
Charlie Jackson
John Hugh Carraway
Mason Gee
Tucker Bartlison

Coach Ginger Willis
Jessie Thaxton
Molly Bright
Mary Madison Norris
Keleigh Cook
Kynlee MacIsaac
Peyton Stanfill