Sister City Student Delegation Departs for Hanamaki, Japan
June 1, 2025
This June, a group of 13 students from Hot Springs will embark on an exciting cultural exchange trip to our Sister City, Hanamaki, Japan. This
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Applications Open for Student Delegation to Hanamaki
December 28, 2024
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
Applications Open for 2025 Student Delegation to Japan
December 2, 2024
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
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Corey Alderdice, ASMSA Director, presents a specially designed quilt commemorating our Sister City’s 30th anniversary. Two delegations, one from Hot Springs and one from Hanamaki,
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