One issue that sparked the choice initiative was enrollment at McNair, which is about 10% over capacity, Mulford said in January. Enrollment was around 750, and the goal is to get down to between ...

School Choice Schedule Parent meetings McNair Middle School, 6 p.m. Feb. 20 Colbert and Holt middle schools, 6 p.m. Feb. 22 Applications Lottery application process runs Feb. 26 to March 14 ...

One reason for establishing the choice programs was to alleviate crowding at McNair Middle School by providing attractive curriculums encouraging McNair students to voluntarily transfer to Colbert ...

FAYETTEVILLE -- The pilot choice programs at Colbert and Holt middle schools are both full, according to Superintendent John Mulford. The initiatives launch this fall, and approximately 25% of all ...

Shanna Holt was a stay-at-home mom of four. Her future career just a glimmer in her mind. Last summer, the TRIO Ronald E.