East Poinsett County High School

Public (government funded) school in Lepanto, Arkansas, United States

Athletics conference2A Region 3 (Football)
2A Region 2 (Basketball)MascotWarriorTeam nameEast Poinsett County WarriorsRivalMarked TreeAccreditationADE;
AdvancED (1980–)YearbookThe WarriorAffiliationArkansas Activities AssociationWebsitewww.epc.k12.ar.us/o/high-school

East Poinsett County High School (EPC) is a nationally recognized and accredited comprehensive public high school serving students in grades six through twelve in Lepanto, Arkansas, United States located in eastern Poinsett County.

Academics

The school is accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). Students engage in regular (core) and career focus courses and exams and may select Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams that may lead to college credit.

Athletics

The East Poinsett High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Warrior (stylized as a Native American) with school colors of red, black and white.

The East Poinsett Warriors participate in various interscholastic activities in the 2A Classification within the 2A Region 3 Conference as administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Warriors school athletic activities include football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), baseball, softball, tennis (boys/girls) and cheer.^[3]

Basketball: The boys basketball teams have won four state basketball championships (1995, 2004, 2011, 2012).
Tennis: The Warriors have maintained a successful tennis program with state championships for girls tennis in 1993 and 1995, followed by the boys team taking the 2006 state championship.

Notable alumni

Marcus Monk (2004), professional football and basketball player; class valedictorian and Mr. Basketball of Arkansas 2004
Rashad Madden (2011), basketball player in the Israeli National League
Malik Monk (2016), professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings; played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Search for Public Schools - East Poinsett CO. High School (050004801348)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for East Poinsett CO. School DIST". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
^ "School Profile, East Poinsett Co. High School". Arkansas Activities Association. Retrieved December 4, 2012.