MAY 2017
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Saying Goodbye Nelson Horton, CHCS Superintendent for six years, is concluding his service with the school this summer. The school is very appreciative of his faithfulness in leadership and commitment to helping the school fulfill its mission. Dale Harrington, Board President, stated, “I truly appreciate Nelson’s love for the students, faculty, staff and families of CHCS during his time as Superintendent. I am grateful for his steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment to the mission of CHCS. He is a man of the highest character. I am honored to call him friend and brother in Christ.” The school honored Mr. Horton with a reception on May 11th where he was presented gifts, including a scrapbook of notes from staff, faculty, board members and church staff members. Thank you, Mr. Horton, for your years of service and we wish you all the best in the future!
College Heights Names New Superintendent Randy Goldsmith has been named as the new superintendent beginning July 1. Mr. Goldsmith served as middle school and high school principal many years ago and is looking forward to returning in the new role. For the past eleven years, he has been the principal of the upper school at The Baptist Preparatory School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Goldsmith has been involved in Christian education for nearly 27 years, having served in administrative, principal, teaching and coaching roles at Christian schools in Arkansas and Arizona. When Mr. Goldsmith served at College Heights previously, he helped establish Missions Week, an annual week of concentrated service that is still going strong today. It is not uncommon to hear graduating seniors recall that Missions Week is one of the main highlights of their high school years at CHCS. Goldsmith has a bachelor’s degree in physical education and biological science from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville and a master’s degree in education leadership from the University of Arkansas. He also holds certification from the Arkansas State Board of Education. Goldsmith will succeed Nelson Horton, who has served as the College Heights superintendent since July 2011.