REMINDER FOR TODAY: COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES (THURSDAY)
Hosted by Hope Public Schools
Good morning, Hope!
Today is Open House day, and we invite our community to come tour our campuses, see current conditions firsthand, and learn how the proposed millage could help improve safety, building conditions, and learning environments for our students.
Thursday, February 5
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary School
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Come walk the halls. See the classrooms. Learn what’s possible for our students and schools.
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¡Hope — hoy es el día!
Acompáñenos a nuestras Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas comunitarias:
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Venga a conocer nuestras escuelas y aprender cómo el millaje propuesto podría apoyar ambientes de aprendizaje más seguros.
Hosted by Hope Public Schools
Good morning, Hope!
Today is Open House day, and we invite our community to come tour our campuses, see current conditions firsthand, and learn how the proposed millage could help improve safety, building conditions, and learning environments for our students.
Thursday, February 5
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary School
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Come walk the halls. See the classrooms. Learn what’s possible for our students and schools.
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¡Hope — hoy es el día!
Acompáñenos a nuestras Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas comunitarias:
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Venga a conocer nuestras escuelas y aprender cómo el millaje propuesto podría apoyar ambientes de aprendizaje más seguros.
Community Conversation on Proposed Millage
Hosted by Hope Public Schools
We invite families, community members, and stakeholders to join us for a Community Conversation about the proposed millage.
This is your opportunity to ask questions, learn more about current building conditions, and understand how the proposed millage could support safer schools, improved classroom environments, and facility modernization.
Community Conversation:
Monday, February 9, 2026
6:00 PM
📍 Hempstead Hall
Your voice matters. Your presence matters. Join us as we talk about the future of our schools.
Hosted by Hope Public Schools
Good morning!
Our Community Open Houses continue today. We invite families and community members to tour our campuses, see building conditions firsthand, and learn how the proposed millage could impact classrooms and student safety.
Friday, February 6
9:00 AM – Yerger Middle School
11:00 AM – Hope High School
Thank you for supporting our students and taking the time to learn more about the future of our schools.
Hope High School’s Technology Student Association (TSA) is officially fundraising for the TSA National Conference this summer in Washington, D.C. — and we’re proud to share that at least six of our students are on track to qualify at the national level!
Families and fans can pre-order Senior Game Night gift bags at home games and celebrate their senior while directly supporting our TSA scholars as they prepare to compete on a national stage.
Your support helps cover travel, lodging, and competition costs — and most importantly, helps our students represent Hope with pride.
Thank you for investing in innovation, leadership, and opportunity for our students.
Let’s show up for TSA and make this One Last Play count!
#HopePublicSchools #OneLastPlay #TSA #StudentSuccess #HopeProud #FutureReady
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🎓🔥 ONE LAST PLAY — ¡Apoya a nuestros estudiantes de TSA! 🔥🎓
La Asociación de Estudiantes de Tecnología (TSA) de Hope High School está recaudando fondos para la Conferencia Nacional de TSA este verano en Washington, D.C. — ¡y estamos orgullosos de compartir que al menos seis estudiantes calificarán para competir a nivel nacional!
Las familias pueden ordenar bolsas de regalo para Senior Night durante los juegos en casa, celebrando a su graduado mientras apoyan directamente a nuestros estudiantes TSA.
Su apoyo ayuda a cubrir viajes, hospedaje y costos de competencia — y permite que nuestros estudiantes representen a Hope con orgullo.
Gracias por invertir en innovación, liderazgo y el futuro de nuestros estudiantes.
#HopePublicSchools #OneLastPlay #TSA #OrgulloBobcat #EstudiantesPrimero
HOPE, AR – February 4, 2026
The application to apply for the Hope Collegiate Academy is now open. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 1, 2026. Students who will be entering the 10th grade can apply to the academy. Students must be enrolled or be eligible to become enrolled as a Hope Public School District student and meet the collegiate academy entrance requirements to attend. The academy is a public school that is free of charge and is located on the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana’s Hope campus.
The Hope Collegiate Academy is a partnership between the Hope Public School District and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The academy provides students with a three-year curriculum that allows them the opportunity to complete a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. The collegiate academy saves students an average of $20,394 compared to the first two years at an Arkansas public four-year university.
To schedule an ACCUPLACER test, visit https://www.uaht.edu/admissions/testing.php, call 870-722-8247, or contact Rachel Holt, Career Coach on the Hope High School campus, at rachel.holt@uaht.edu. Acceptable test scores are due by Monday, June 1, 2026.
To apply, visit https://www.uaht.edu/academics/hope-collegiate-academy.php.
For questions about eligibility or a paper application, contact Heather Flowers, Hope Collegiate Academy Director, at heather.flowers@uaht.edu or 870-722-8129.
Please note the following changes and upcoming games:
Make-Up Game (Varsity – Boys & Girls)
📅 Friday, February 13, 2026
🆚 Arkadelphia
⏰ 6:00 PM
🎓 Senior Night has been moved to this game
Junior High Schedule
• Wednesday: @ Arkadelphia
• Thursday: vs Camden
• Saturday: @ Magnolia
We appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we adjust due to last week’s weather closures. Let’s pack the stands on February 13 as we celebrate our seniors and cheer on our Bobcats!
Soccer Media Day has been rescheduled following last week’s weather-related school closures, and we’re ready to roll.
📅 Thursday, February 5, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
We’re excited to spotlight our student-athletes and appreciate everyone’s flexibility as we work around the weather. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!
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¡Ya estamos de regreso en el calendario!
El Día de Medios de Fútbol ha sido reprogramado debido a los cierres escolares causados por el clima de la semana pasada.
📅 Jueves, 5 de febrero de 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
Estamos listos para destacar a nuestros estudiantes atletas y agradecemos su paciencia mientras ajustábamos los planes por el clima. ¡Los esperamos este jueves!
We’re excited to celebrate our Athletic Hall of Fame inductees this Friday with a full afternoon and evening of recognition and community pride!
After a brief weather-related reschedule, we’re back and ready to honor these incredible athletes and contributors.
📍 Reception
Join us at Hempstead Hall
🕐 Reception begins at 1:00 PM
🏀 Game Night Recognition
Later that evening at Hope High School, our inductees will take the basketball court at 5:30 PM for special recognition before the game.
We invite families, alumni, students, and the entire community to come celebrate legacy, excellence, and Bobcat pride. Let’s pack the house and show our Hall of Famers some LOVE!
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🎉 ¡EL VIERNES ES EL DÍA DEL SALÓN DE LA FAMA ATLÉTICO!
Estamos emocionados de celebrar a nuestros exaltados del Salón de la Fama Atlético este viernes con una tarde y noche llenas de orgullo comunitario.
Después de una breve reprogramación debido al clima, ¡estamos listos para reconocer a estos increíbles atletas y colaboradores!
📍 Recepción
Acompáñenos en Hempstead Hall
🕐 La recepción comienza a la 1:00 PM
🏀 Reconocimiento durante el juego
Más tarde esa noche en Hope High School, nuestros exaltados saldrán a la cancha a las 5:30 PM para un reconocimiento especial antes del partido.
Invitamos a familias, exalumnos, estudiantes y a toda la comunidad a celebrar el legado, la excelencia y el orgullo Bobcat. ¡Llenemos el gimnasio y apoyemos a nuestros miembros del Salón de la Fama!
Hope Public Schools invites the community to upcoming Open Houses and a Community Conversation.
Come tour our campuses, see current conditions, and learn how the proposed millage could improve safety, classroom conditions, and learning environments for students.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Friday, February 6, 2026
9:00 AM – Yerger Middle School
11:00 AM – Hope High School
Monday, February 9, 2026
6:00 PM – Community Conversation at Hempstead Hall
Walk the halls. See the classrooms. Learn what’s possible.
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Hope Public Schools invita a la comunidad a nuestras Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas y a una Conversación Comunitaria.
Venga a recorrer nuestros campus, ver las condiciones actuales y aprender cómo el millaje propuesto podría mejorar la seguridad, las condiciones de los salones y los ambientes de aprendizaje para los estudiantes.
Jueves, 5 de febrero de 2026
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Viernes, 6 de febrero de 2026
9:00 AM – Yerger Middle School
11:00 AM – Hope High School
Lunes, 9 de febrero de 2026
6:00 PM – Conversación Comunitaria en Hempstead Hall
Recorra nuestras escuelas. Vea los salones. Conozca lo que es posible.
Before any local decision is made, the first step is simple: make sure you’re registered to vote. If you’re not registered by the deadline, you may not be able to participate.
Being registered ensures you receive accurate information about voting dates, early voting opportunities, and polling locations. It’s the first step in staying informed and engaged in the issues that shape our local schools.
Check your voter registration status (takes 1–2 minutes):
Check online (fastest):
https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/VoterView
(Confirm your registration, address, and polling location.)
Register or check in person:
Hempstead County Clerk’s Office
2 00 E. 3rd Street
Hope, AR 71801
Check by phone:
(870) 777-2241
Important dates (2026):
Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026
Early Voting Begins: Monday, February 17, 2026
Election Day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Once registered, community members will have the opportunity to participate in a Hope Public Schools millage election focused on addressing critical facility needs across the district — ensuring our children learn in warm, safe, and dry school buildings.
The proposal includes:
• School safety and security improvements
• Modernizing aging classrooms and learning spaces
• Addressing long-deferred facility repairs that impact daily instruction
Learn more about the millage:
https://www.hpsdistrict.org/millage
Hope Public Schools remains committed to providing clear, factual information so families and community members can stay informed and engaged.
Hope Public Schools will resume classes tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026.
While conditions have improved across much of the district, some rural and countryside areas may still have ice. Our teams will continue monitoring those areas closely.
District crews have been working across all campuses to remove thick layers of ice from bus lines, car lines, and parking lots in preparation for students and staff returning.
If there are safety concerns in your area and you feel you cannot safely get your student to school, please contact your individual campus directly.
We encourage everyone to:
Use caution while traveling
Take your time and avoid rushing
Expect buses to run slightly later than normal as drivers operate at slower speeds
Drive slowly and carefully when dropping off students
Our overall message is simple: be safe and arrive safely.
We will continue monitoring conditions and will provide updates across all platforms.
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REGRESO A CLASES — LUNES 2 DE FEBRERO DE 2026
Hope Public Schools reanudará clases mañana, lunes 2 de febrero de 2026.
Aunque las condiciones han mejorado en gran parte del distrito, algunas áreas rurales todavía pueden tener hielo. Nuestro equipo continuará monitoreando esas zonas.
Los equipos del distrito han estado trabajando en todos los campus para retirar capas gruesas de hielo de áreas de autobuses, filas de autos y estacionamientos, preparando el regreso de estudiantes y personal.
Si existen preocupaciones de seguridad en su área y siente que no puede llevar a su estudiante de manera segura, por favor comuníquese directamente con su campus.
Les pedimos que:
Viajen con precaución
No se apresuren
Tengan en cuenta que los autobuses pueden llegar un poco más tarde de lo normal
Manejen despacio al dejar a los estudiantes
Nuestro mensaje principal es simple: manténganse seguros y lleguen con bien.
Seguiremos monitoreando las condiciones y compartiremos actualizaciones en todas las plataformas.
Hope Public Schools will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting on:
Monday, February 9, 2026
5:00 PM
Hempstead Hall – Hope Suite
This will be a relatively short meeting with two items currently on the agenda. Please note that additional items may be added if needed.
The public is welcome to attend.
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Aviso de Reunión Especial de la Junta de Educación
Hope Public Schools llevará a cabo una Reunión Especial de la Junta de Educación el:
lunes, 9 de febrero de 2026
5:00 PM
Hempstead Hall – Hope Suite
Esta será una reunión relativamente breve con dos puntos actualmente en la agenda. Tenga en cuenta que podrían agregarse otros puntos si es necesario.
El público está invitado a asistir.
WEATHER UPDATE — NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, January 30, 2026
Due to continued icy conditions, Hope Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026.
The safety of our students, staff, families, and community remains our top priority.
While district teams have been working across campuses, side streets and surrounding roadways remain icy and unsafe, and many areas are not thawing as expected. These conditions continue to create safety concerns for buses, student drivers, families, and staff traveling to and from school.
District crews will continue breaking up ice and snow across campuses, including bus lines, car lines, and parking lots, as we prepare for students and staff to return next week. We are hopeful that conditions will improve by Monday.
We will continue to monitor conditions and will share any additional updates across all platforms.
Please stay safe and limit travel when possible.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CLIMA — NO HAY CLASES EL VIERNES 30 DE ENERO DE 2026
Debido a las condiciones heladas continuas, Hope Public Schools estará cerrado el viernes 30 de enero de 2026.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal, familias y comunidad es nuestra máxima prioridad.
Aunque nuestros equipos han estado trabajando en los campus, muchas calles secundarias y áreas cercanas siguen cubiertas de hielo y no son seguras. Estas condiciones continúan representando un riesgo para autobuses, estudiantes que manejan, familias y personal.
Los equipos del distrito continuarán rompiendo hielo y nieve en todos los campus, incluyendo áreas de autobuses, filas de autos y estacionamientos, mientras nos preparamos para el regreso de estudiantes y personal la próxima semana. Esperamos que las condiciones mejoren para el lunes. Gracias por su continuo apoyo y flexibilidad.
Seguiremos monitoreando las condiciones y compartiremos cualquier actualización en todas las plataformas.
Por favor, manténganse seguros y limiten los viajes si es posible.
Please note that the Hope Public Schools Millage Community Forum originally scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Hempstead Hall has been rescheduled.
The new date and time are:
Monday, February 9, 2026
6:00 PM
We appreciate everyone’s understanding and look forward to sharing information about district facilities, future needs, and answering community questions during the forum.
Thank you for your continued support of Hope Public Schools.
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Favor de tomar en cuenta que el Foro Comunitario del Millage de Hope Public Schools, originalmente programado para jueves, 29 de enero de 2026, ha sido reprogramado.
La nueva fecha y hora es:
lunes, 9 de febrero de 2026
6:00 PM
Agradecemos su comprensión y esperamos compartir información sobre las instalaciones del distrito, necesidades futuras y responder preguntas de la comunidad durante el foro.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo a Hope Public Schools.
Dr. Crossley has shared an important weather update with our Hope Public Schools community.
Please take a moment to read his full letter below regarding school closures, safety conditions, and instructional time.
Thank you for your continued patience and support.
El Dr. Crossley ha compartido una importante actualización sobre el clima con nuestra comunidad de Hope Public Schools.
Por favor, tómese un momento para leer su carta completa a continuación sobre cierres escolares, condiciones de seguridad y tiempo de instrucción.
Gracias por su paciencia y apoyo continuo.
Due to continued winter weather and unsafe road conditions, Hope Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
The safety of our students, staff, families, and community remains our top priority.
District teams are actively clearing ice from campus bus circles and car lines; however, many side roads remain unsafe, and there is still a thick layer of ice on several main roads. Once temperatures drop, these areas are expected to refreeze, creating additional safety concerns for buses, student drivers, families, and staff.
We will continue monitoring conditions for Friday, January 30, and will keep everyone informed across all platforms.
We encourage families to stay safe and limit travel when possible.
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ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CLIMA — NO HAY CLASES EL JUEVES 29 DE ENERO DE 2026
Debido al clima invernal continuo y condiciones peligrosas en las carreteras, Hope Public Schools estará cerrado el jueves 29 de enero de 2026.
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal, familias y comunidad es nuestra máxima prioridad.
Nuestros equipos están retirando hielo de las áreas de autobuses y filas de autos en los campus; sin embargo, muchas calles secundarias siguen siendo inseguras, y varias carreteras principales aún tienen capas gruesas de hielo que podrían volver a congelarse cuando bajen las temperaturas.
Seguiremos monitoreando las condiciones para el viernes 30 de enero y mantendremos informadas a las familias en todas las plataformas.
Les pedimos que se mantengan seguros y limiten los viajes si es posible.
Soccer Media Day Update
The Soccer Media Day scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed.
We will share the new date and time as soon as it’s confirmed. Thank you for your flexibility, and we appreciate everyone’s patience.
More details coming soon.
Actualización del Día de Medios de Fútbol
El Día de Medios de Fútbol programado para mañana ha sido pospuesto.
Compartiremos la nueva fecha y hora tan pronto como se confirmen. Gracias por su flexibilidad y agradecemos su paciencia.
Más detalles próximamente.
WEATHER UPDATE — NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, January 28, 2026
Due to continued hazardous winter conditions, including ice and freezing temperatures, and with roadways still frozen in many areas, Hope Public Schools will remain closed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Road conditions and low temperatures continue to impact safe travel. The safety of our students, staff, families, and community remains our top priority.
We will continue monitoring conditions and will provide updates regarding Thursday, January 29, through these same communication channels.
Please stay safe, limit travel when possible, and take precautions during freezing conditions.
Thank you for your patience and support.
ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL CLIMA — NO HAY CLASES EL MIÉRCOLES 28 DE ENERO DE 2026
Debido a condiciones invernales peligrosas continuas, incluyendo hielo y temperaturas bajo cero, y con muchas carreteras aún congeladas, Hope Public Schools permanecerá cerrado el miércoles 28 de enero de 2026.
Las condiciones de las carreteras y las bajas temperaturas continúan afectando los viajes seguros. La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes, personal, familias y comunidad sigue siendo nuestra prioridad.
Seguiremos monitoreando las condiciones y compartiremos actualizaciones sobre el jueves 29 de enero por estos mismos canales.
Por favor manténganse seguros, limiten los viajes si es posible y tomen precauciones durante las temperaturas bajo cero.
