Hope Public Schools is proud to introduce our Communications Internship Program. This year’s interns — Addison, Xavier, Carlos, Mauricio, Kamaya, LeBron, Celina, and Athen — will work directly with Mr. Tony McClain, Communications & Public Relations Director.
They will gain valuable skills in photography, videography, communications, public relations, business, and entrepreneurship. Each student will have the opportunity to create professional-level projects, including branding campaigns, product photography, portraits, family sessions, headshots, and more.
If you know a business that would like to support our interns by giving them real opportunities to apply their skills, we invite you to connect with us. Together, we’re building a stronger Bobcat community for today and tomorrow.
Join us as we celebrate our Educator Hall of Fame inductees — incredible individuals who have made a lasting impact on our district.
🕑 Reception: 2:00 p.m. (Limited seating • Livestream available, just tune in to Hope Public Schools Facebook page at 2pm today)
🏈 Football Game Ceremony: 6:30 p.m.
Let’s come together as a community to honor and celebrate these outstanding educators.
💙🐾 #WeCelebrate #BobcatPride #HopePublicSchools
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✨ ¡Hoy es un día especial en Hope Public Schools!
Únete a nosotros para celebrar a nuestros nuevos miembros del Educator Hall of Fame — personas increíbles que han dejado una huella duradera en nuestro distrito.
🕑 Recepción: 2:00 p.m. (Cupo limitado • Transmisión en vivo disponible)
🏈 Ceremonia en el partido de fútbol: 6:30 p.m.
Unámonos como comunidad para honrar y celebrar a estos destacados educadores. 💙🐾
#WeCelebrate #BobcatPride #HopePublicSchools
📢 Updated Start Time: District Cross Country Meet
Attention Bobcat fans!
The District Cross Country Meet originally scheduled for 10:00 AM on Monday has been moved to 3:30 PM at OBU.
📍 Location: Arkadelphia, Arkansas
🕒 New Time: 3:30 PM — Monday, October 27, 2025
Thank you for your flexibility and support — let’s pack the course and cheer on our Bobcats as they race toward victory! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💨
#GoBobcats #WeCelebrate #BobcatPride #XCMeet #TimeChange #HopeBobcats
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📢 Hora de inicio actualizada: Competencia Distrital de Campo Traviesa
¡Atención, fanáticos de los Bobcats!
La Competencia Distrital de Campo Traviesa, originalmente programada para las 10:00 a. m. del lunes, ha sido cambiada a las 3:30 p. m. en OBU.
📍 Ubicación: Arkadelphia, Arkansas
🕒 Nueva hora: 3:30 p. m. — Lunes, 27 de octubre de 2025
¡Gracias por su flexibilidad y apoyo! Vamos a llenar el recorrido y animar a nuestros Bobcats mientras corren rumbo a la victoria. 🏃♀️🏃♂️💨
#GoBobcats #WeCelebrate #BobcatPride #XCMeet #TimeChange #HopeBobcats
The Yerger 21st Century Afterschool Program will host the National Lights On Afterschool Event on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the 21st Century Building on the Yerger campus.
This special event will shine a light on the positive impact of afterschool programs for students, families, and the community.
Activities will include:
🎬 Movie Night
🏀 Basketball Games
🏰 Bounce House
🎨 Art & Jewelry Making
🖼️ Gallery Walk
This event is free and open to the community. We look forward to celebrating together!
If you need additional information or would like to support the event, please reach out to the Yerger 21st Century Program team.
#LightsOnAfterschool #HopeBobcats #WeCelebrate #WeEmpower #WeEmbrace
✨ Educator Hall of Fame 2025 ✨
This Friday, October 24, 2025, we will honor five extraordinary educators who have shaped the hearts, minds, and futures of countless Bobcats.
These 2025 Educator Hall of Fame Inductees have dedicated their lives to excellence, service, and impact in education:
Virginia Moore
Terri Ann Turner
Robin Townsend
Susan Henley Powers
ValJean Echols
We are proud to celebrate their legacy, their leadership, and the lasting difference they’ve made in our schools and community.
📍 Hempstead Hall
🕕 Friday, October 24, 2025 2PM
Let’s come together to honor their remarkable contributions to education. 💫
#WeCelebrate #BobcatPride #HopePublicSchools #EducatorHallOfFame #WEAreHOPE #WeEmbrace #WeInform
Our Junior High Bobcats will travel to Camden this Thursday, October 23, 2025, to take on the Cardinals. This information applies only to the Junior High away game and does not apply to the varsity home game on Friday.
Junior High Game – Visitor Details
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Location: Cardinal Stadium, Camden Fairview
Admission: $6 for all CFSD athletic events.
Clear Bag Policy:
Only clear bags or small clutch purses (4.5” x 6.5”) are allowed. Larger bags—including backpacks, fanny packs, coolers, grocery bags, and camera bags—are not permitted.
Stadium Entrance:
Visiting fans should enter from California Avenue using the Baseball/Visitor Parking Entrance. Visitor parking is located behind the visitor stands.
Student Conduct:
K–5 students must be supervised by an adult. All students are expected to behave respectfully and follow event rules.
Food & Drink:
No outside food, drink, or tumblers are allowed.
Animals:
Only registered service animals are permitted.
For more details, view the Clear Bag Policy and the Cardinal Athletics Page in the visitor packet.
This information is specific to the Junior High away game on Thursday.
This week, Hope Public Schools proudly joins districts across the nation in celebrating National School Bus Safety Week — a time to recognize the importance of school bus safety and to honor the dedication of our transportation professionals.
This year’s theme, “Safe Stops. Stronger Communities.,” reminds us that safety starts with everyone — our drivers, students, parents, and community members.
🚸 Remember:
🚘Drivers must stop when a school bus’s red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.
🚨Always stay alert and slow down in school zones.
Every school day, our bus drivers safely transport hundreds of students to and from school. We thank them for their commitment, professionalism, and care. Please take a moment this week to remind students about safe behavior at the bus stop and on the bus — and to thank our transportation team for keeping our students safe each day.
Let’s work together to make every trip a safe one! ❤️🐾
#SchoolBusSafetyWeek #HopePublicSchools #ThankABusDriver
Join us for a spooktacular night at Hempstead Hall as we explore how students with dyslexia learn and grow. Families will have the chance to participate in hands-on activities and celebrate the power of learning together.
📅 Monday, October 28, 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Hempstead Hall
👻 Costumes encouraged!
🎃 Noche de Padres de Dislexia / Dyslexia Parent Night
Acompáñenos en una noche espeluznante en Hempstead Hall para descubrir cómo aprenden los estudiantes con dislexia y participar en actividades interactivas. ¡Celebremos juntos el poder del aprendizaje!
📅 Lunes, 28 de octubre de 2025
🕕 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Hempstead Hall
👻 ¡Se recomienda el uso de disfraces!
💪 Student Leadership in Action / Liderazgo Estudiantil en Acción
A few weeks ago, several of our students stepped up to lend a hand and support their community.
Shoutout to Kylan Brown, Noah Cheatham, Devante Jones, JJ Gulley, and cheerleader Madison Phillips for taking initiative and representing Hope Schools with pride.
Moments like these remind us that leadership isn’t just shown on the field or in the classroom—it’s shown through action. 🖤❤️
#HopeBobcats #WeEmpower #WeAlign #HPSProud #StudentLeaders #BobcatStrong
💪 Liderazgo Estudiantil en Acción
Hace unas semanas, varios de nuestros estudiantes dieron un paso al frente para ayudar y apoyar a su comunidad.
Reconocimiento especial a Kylan Brown, Noah Cheatham, Devante Jones, JJ Gulley y a la porrista Madison Phillips por tomar la iniciativa y representar a Hope Schools con orgullo.
Momentos como estos nos recuerdan que el liderazgo no solo se demuestra en el campo o en el salón de clases, sino también a través de las acciones. 🖤❤️
#HopeBobcats #Empoderamos #NosAlineamos #OrgulloHPS #LíderesEstudiantiles #BobcatStrong
🍂 Get ready for a night of fall fun with the FREE Fall Carnival happening tomorrow from 5–7 p.m. at Yerger!
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
✨ 100% FREE entry
🌭 FREE hot dogs, s’mores, hot chocolate, and popcorn
🎬 FREE outdoor movie on a 20-foot screen
🪩 FREE indoor black light glow dance party with glow sticks
🎯 FREE carnival games with candy and prizes
🎨 FREE crafts — jewelry making, Halloween totes, sand art, face painting, and more!
Bring your family and come enjoy a fun-filled evening at Yerger!
#HopeBobcats #WeCelebrate #CommunityEvent #FallCarnival #HPSProud #FamilyFun #BobcatNation
🎃 ¡Carnaval de Otoño GRATIS en Yerger!
🍂 ¡Prepárense para una noche llena de diversión otoñal en el Carnaval de Otoño GRATIS, que se llevará a cabo mañana de 5:00 a 7:00 p.m. en Yerger!
Esto es lo que te espera:
✨ Entrada 100% GRATIS
🌭 Hot dogs, s’mores, chocolate caliente y palomitas GRATIS
🎬 Película al aire libre en una pantalla de 20 pies GRATIS
🪩 Fiesta de baile con luces negras y palos luminosos GRATIS
🎯 Juegos de carnaval GRATIS con dulces y premios
🎨 Manualidades GRATIS — creación de joyas, bolsas de Halloween, arte con arena, pintura facial ¡y más!
¡Trae a tu familia y ven a disfrutar de una tarde divertida en Yerger!
#HopeBobcats #Celebramos #EventoComunitario #CarnavalDeOtoño #OrgulloHPS #DiversiónFamiliar #BobcatNation
Our Bobcat Cross Country teams had a strong showing at the El Dorado Wildcat Invitational this weekend — both the Girls and Boys teams finished 3rd Place overall! 💪🐾
Girls Team Highlights:
🥈 Brianna Maclaughlin – 12th Place – 24:59
🥉 Crystal Ortiz – 13th Place – 25:04
✨ Sofia Serrano – 20th Place – 26:58 – PR
👏 Wendy Hernandez – 26th Place – 27:43
🔥 Wendy Toledano – 27th Place – 27:44 – PR
Boys Team Highlights:
🏅 Bradley Brown – 10th Place – 19:15
✨ David Ruiz – 11th Place – 19:15 – PR
👏 Kevin Lozano – 13th Place – 19:49
🔥 Omar Cardona – 16th Place – 20:23 – PR
⚡ Daniel Garcia – 17th Place – 20:29 – PR
We’re proud of our Bobcats for pushing hard and representing with heart and grit! 💙❤️
📆 Next up:
🏃♀️🏃♂️ 7-4A XC Conference Championship
📍 OBU
🗓️ Monday, October 27, 2025
#GoBobcats #XC #WeRunAsOne #BobcatPride #HopeXC #WeCelebrate #WeEmpower
This month, Hope Public Schools celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. We honor the culture, history, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Together, we celebrate diversity and build connections that inspire generations.
Este mes, las Escuelas Públicas de Hope celebran el Mes de la Herencia Hispana. Honramos la cultura, la historia y las innumerables contribuciones de las comunidades hispanas y latinas. Juntos, celebramos la diversidad y construimos conexiones que inspiran a generaciones.
Brittany McDonald
Mickey Knoll
Brittany Carr
Leslie Strong
Each of these educators will welcome Dr. Crossley into their classrooms as the “Super Sub.” Watch the announcement video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n36kXFII7KZfrDJ-Om_YUfpK85lKNwSt/view?usp=drive_link
We are #AllIn for our students, staff, and community!
Correction: Hope Public Schools will be closed for Fall Break from Monday, October 6, 2025, through Friday, October 10, 2025. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, and staff will return on October 13, 2025. We wish our students, staff, and families a safe and enjoyable break!
Arkansas law requires all students attending Arkansas schools to be vaccinated against certain diseases unless an official exemption form is filed.
Exemptions must be renewed each school year and should be applied for during the summer, prior to the new school year. The Arkansas Department of Health can assist with exemptions. Call 870-777-2191 or visit healthy.arkansas.gov.
As of today, students may not attend school until this deficiency is corrected or an exemption form is provided. Please bring or send the appropriate documentation to your school nurse.
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Recordatorio de Inmunización para Todas las Familias
La ley de Arkansas requiere que todos los estudiantes que asisten a las escuelas de Arkansas estén vacunados contra ciertas enfermedades, a menos que se presente un formulario oficial de exención.
Las exenciones deben renovarse cada año escolar y deben solicitarse durante el verano, antes del nuevo año escolar. El Departamento de Salud de Arkansas puede ayudar con las exenciones. Llame al 870-777-2191 o visite healthy.arkansas.gov
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A partir de hoy, los estudiantes no podrán asistir a la escuela hasta que se corrija esta deficiencia o se presente un formulario de exención. Por favor, traiga o envíe la documentación correspondiente a la enfermera de la escuela.
Bobcat fans, this Friday’s away game at Hot Springs requires tickets to be purchased online. Avoid the long lines and get your tickets ahead of time!
🔗Link Here: https://gofan.co/event/4106746?schoolId=AR18633
Let’s hit the road and support our Bobcats! 🐾
#GoBobcats #WeCelebrate
Wait a minute… 👀 We’ve got an update!
From 200 forms to just 100 forms left—Bobcat community, you’re showing up BIG. 💯🐾
✅ Every completed form = more resources for your student and no-cost meals for ALL.
📍 Still need a form? Stop by your campus front office today.
We’re sooooo close! Let’s finish this together and make that $1,000,000 impact. 💪
#WeInform #WeAlign
⏳ Deadline day is almost here.
200 missing forms = $1,000,000 gone. That’s support we can’t afford to lose.
✅ Every completed form = more resources for your student and no-cost meals for ALL.
📍 Need a form? Stop by your campus front office this morning.
This is the time. One form. Big impact.
#WeInform #WeAlign
