Applications Open for 2025 Student Delegation to Japan 

A recent delegation of Hot Springs students visited Hanamaki, Japan. 

Garland County students in grades 8–11 are invited to apply for the 2025 Sister City Student Delegation to Hanamaki, Japan. This exciting program offers a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture firsthand through a homestay with local families, visits to schools, and cultural activities. Travel will take place in June of 2025. 

Hot Springs Sister City Applications are due by 4:00 PM on January 8, 2025. Scholarships are available for students who qualify, to help make this life-changing experience accessible.  

For more information and to apply, visit HotSpringsSisterCity.org or Facebook: HotSpringsSisterCity. Don’t miss this chance to represent Hot Springs and build lifelong connections. 

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