De Queen High School

Nine of our high school Family, Career and Community Leaders of America officers and members recently attended the Arkansas FCCLA State Conference in Hot Springs! 🌟 This incredible experience allowed our students to grow as leaders, connect with peers from across the state, and represent our school with pride. Opportunities like this help prepare them for future success both in and out of the classroom. We are so proud of their dedication and leadership!

We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our Food Safety and Nutrition students! A total of 55 students have successfully completed the ServSafe Food Handler course—and even more impressive, every single student passed the exam! This course equips students with essential knowledge and real-world skills used by restaurant and food service professionals to help prevent foodborne illness. Throughout the program, students learned key concepts such as personal hygiene, safe food handling, temperature control, preventing cross-contamination, and proper cleaning and sanitizing practices, all based on the FDA Food Code. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication. These students are now better prepared for future opportunities in the food service industry and beyond! #LeopardPride

DHS wants to wish Ms. Williams a Happy Birthday!

DHS wants to wish Ms. Jackson a Happy Birthday!

De Queen School District Accepting Referrals for Gifted & Talented Program

The De Queen School District is now accepting referrals for the Gifted and Talented (GT) Program. We are seeking students who demonstrate exceptional abilities in areas such as critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, leadership, and academic achievement.

Referrals are open for students in grades 3–12, and all submissions are due by April 30th.

Families, teachers, and community members who wish to refer a student—or anyone who would like more information—may contact Krystal Minchew at kminchew@dequeenleopards.org.

Start your career with real-world experience. DHS students have the opportunity to explore career interests, earn school credit, and build a strong resume through our Internship Program.

Positions are available with PEAK Therapy, First State Insurance, De Queen High School, and Sevier County Medical Center, with a variety of departments to match your interests. Students must be motivated, responsible, and able to provide their own transportation.

Deadline to apply is April 17.
Contact Mrs. Pinkerton for more information.

Congratulations to DHS students Virginia Nix and Efrain Maturino, who competed at the state level at the FBLA Conference in Hot Springs. Virginia Nix earned 7th place in Introduction to Marketing, and Efrain Maturino earned 7th place in Introduction to Business Concepts. The awards pictured represent their district recognition, and both students followed that success with top-10 finishes at state.

Happy National Assistant Principals Week, Coach Fannin!

We are grateful for the leadership, dedication, and heart you bring to our school each day. Whether you are supporting students, encouraging teachers, or helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes, your impact does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for investing in our students, our staff, and our Leopard family. We appreciate all you do!

Azulenny Ponce Wins Rotary Crystal Award The Rotary Crystal Award has been presented annually to the outstanding senior female athlete at De Queen High School since 2000. Past winners of the award represent top students and athletes spanning over three decades at De Queen High School. At Monday’s noon meeting of the club at Micah 6:8, Rotarian Tammy Huddleston presented the award for the 2025-2026 school year to Azulenny Ponce. Azulenny has earned Top Doubles and the Lady Leopard Pride Award during her three-year tennis career at De Queen High School. She has competed in basketball for six years. As a member of the 2025 Lady Leopards state championship team, Azulenny was named the Most Improved Player. Ponce is also a four-year starting goalkeeper for the Lady Leopards soccer team, earning all-conference honors the past three seasons. Azulenny is very active in various organizations at De Queen High School. She currently serves as president of the Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, and the Technology Student Association, where she’s a three-time state champion in Photographic Technology. She’s the vice-president of National Honor Society and has over 40 hours of community service. Ponce was the first runner-up in this year’s Miss D.H.S. pageant. She’s an active member of the First Baptist Church youth group and has participated in mission trips to Colorado and New Orleans. Azulenny also excels in the classroom with a 4.1385 grade point average, and she scored a 23 on the A.C.T. Test. After graduation in May, Ponce plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas in Conway to pursue a major in Business Marketing and a minor in Entrepreneurship, followed by earning a master’s degree in business. Azulenny’s career goal is to work in sports media marketing or become a marketing manager. In addition, she plans to obtain her esthetician license and open her own business. Besides performance in sports, The Rotary Crystal Award is also based on character, leadership, scholastic achievements, and participation in other school and community activities.

Happy National Librarian Day! 📚 De Queen High School adores our librarian, Betty Stone! We are so grateful for her dedication, kindness, and the way she inspires a love of reading in our students every day. ❤️ #LeopardFamily

DHS wants to wish Mrs. Bailey a Happy Birthday!

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to some of the very best!

Mrs. Lucia, Mrs. Helms, Mrs. Arbour, Mrs. Larremore, and Mrs. Winer, thank you for the patience, care, and heart you pour into our students every single day. You make a difference in ways that don’t always get seen, but are always felt.

DHS wants to wish Mrs. Stewart a Happy Birthday!

DHS wants to wish Mrs. Malinda a Happy Birthday!

A night of stars, music, and unforgettable memories. ✨ De Queen High School Jr/Sr Prom Saturday, April 18, 2026 Rocky Hill Ranch Event Center 7:00–10:00 PM

Senior Cap & Gown Pick-Up Thursday, March 20 12:00–2:00 PM Please note that the pickup time has been adjusted from the original schedule due to Rick Lancaster attending a funeral. Thank you for your understanding.

📣 De Queen High School Parent/Teacher Conferences

Join us on Thursday, March 19, from 2:30–7:00 P.M. to visit with your student’s teachers and check in on their progress.

🕑 Early Dismissal at 2:00 P.M.
Students will be dismissed, and buses will run at 2:00.

We look forward to seeing our Leopard families! 🐆💛

The students in Ms. Dosher’s Marketing and Small Business classes have been busy stocking the Leopard’s Den with freeze-dried candy and Leopard spirit merchandise. Stop by during Parent/Teacher conferences to see what's available.

The Leopard’s Den will be open every school day from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm and by appointment every Monday-Friday throughout the remainder of the school year. You can also email kdosher@dequeenleopards.org if you can’t make it by.

DHS wants to wish Mrs. Moore a Happy Birthday!