HOT SPRINGS — Clark County student Callen Johnson was recognized recently by the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA) for his participation in the school’s Talent Identification Program in 2024-2025 and for earning the Distinguished Recognition designation for above-level testing performance.
ASMSA-TIP provides middle-grade students from across Arkansas the opportunity to challenge themselves through above-level testing and enrichment experiences. Students who qualify for Distinguished Recognition have achieved ACT scores that meet or exceed college readiness benchmarks in all four ACT subject areas.
In 2024-2025, ASMSA-TIP served 432 sixth- through eighth-grade students and 119 Gifted and Talented educators across the state. Ultimately, 190 students submitted ACT scores to ASMSA-TIP, with 29 students qualifying for the Distinguished Recognition designation. Families of recognized students were invited to celebrate their students’ achievements during an in-person recognition ceremony at ASMA’s campus in Hot Springs on Sept. 6, 2025.
Discover more from
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
