Hope Public Schools

June 7 (the first Friday in June) marks the celebration of a delicious combination of treats! It is both National Chocolate Ice Cream Day *AND* it is National Donut Day! Go out and celebrate with either one or BOTH! How about a donut ice cream sandwich!?

ATTENTION: 2017-2018 Special Education Records will be destroyed this summer. If you have records from those dates and would like to have them please contact Lynn Kimbell at the Administration Building before July 15, 2024.

June 6 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day. On this day in 1944, military forces from the United States, Britain, Canada, and France joined together to fight the German military who had taken over the coast of Normandy. It was (and still is) the largest amphibious invasion in military history. Approximately 2500 Americans lost their lives in the operation that would ultimately be victorious and lead to the defeat of Nazi Germany. Hope Public Schools honors and remembers those who served.

Incoming 5th grade students: If you did not attend 5th grade Orientation and have not filled out your class selection for your electives, you may do so by coming by Beryl Henry Elementary this week or next week. If you do not have one filled out, BHE will choose your electives for you.

The first Wednesday in June is Global Running Day! Whether it's in the dew of the morning sunrise or the cool of the evening sunset, grab a Bobcat friend and go out for a quick run! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Today is National "Hug Your Cat Day!" So, whether you have a kitty at home or you have a Bobcat student at home, give 'em a BIG HUG today! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Attention BHE Parents: If your student has a missing jacket, stop by BHE and check with the main office. You may also stop and get your report card if you have not done it yet. On Thursday, June 6th, stop by for a popsicle, chips, and a book from 12pm - 2pm!

Did you know that the Hope Collegiate Academy students can transfer to the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and pay UAHTs low tuition rate with the Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship? The deadline to apply for the collegiate academy is TODAY (Monday, June 3, 2024). 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 campus. The Hope Collegiate Academy is a partnership between the Hope Public School District and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The goal of the academy is to provide students with a three-year curriculum that allows them the opportunity to complete a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. 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 3, 2024. To apply, visit https://www.uaht.edu/academics/hope-collegiate-academy.php. If you have questions about eligibility or need a paper application, contact Mikki Curtis, Dean of Secondary Programs, at mikki.curtis@uaht.edu or 870-722-8133.

We're Hiring! Come work in a district with a vision of Hope for the Future! Go Bobcats! Current openings: https://hope.tedk12.com/hire/

Hope Public Schools begins Summer Hours on June 3 and run through July 31. Offices and campuses will be open 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Thursday. We will be closed Fridays.

Congratulations to Carmen Galvan, Laura Gray, Sheila Hopson, Sandra Rhone, and Marilyn Marks (pictured, l-r) for completing the Aspiring Leaders program! We'll be sharing more about them and the program soon, but we want to give these woman a huge SHOUT OUT! Congratulations! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Vote SoAR will hold Juneteenth festivities June 14 - June 16 at various locations around Hope. For more information, contact Sylvia Brown at 870-826-8774 or by email vote.soark@gmail.com. See the information flyer attached for specific websites, phone numbers, and/or email addresses for each event.

Happy Birthday to Dr. Crossley! Staff pitched in to get him a new coffee maker!

From Senator Chesterfield: "It was my honor to meet the Hope delegation to Girls State. They are amazing."

It's Official!! SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER! We hope everyone has a safe and happy summer break! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Mrs. Alexis Anderson's 8th grade students at Yerger Middle School enjoyed creating and designing a miniature model of Yerger Middle School. Students used rulers for measurement and placement of buildings and objects, construction paper, recycled materials, and popsicle sticks to create their model. Students were able to build collaboration and teamwork skills as they worked together to conceptualize, design, and build a model of their school. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Clinton Primary Teachers and Staff enjoy ice cream floats today! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Congratulations to these students who will be attending Girls State and Boys State! Girls State takes place May 26-31 at Harding University in Searcy. Boys State will be held May 26-31 at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Girls include: Katie Valdez, Esmeralda Leon, Yudit Dominguez, Keller Smith, Shy'anna Farris, Lynda Pacheco, Anayah Thornton, Kennedy Phillips, and A'Zaria Martin. Boys include: Braiden Lowe, Lanod Westmoreland, Jair Salgado, James Artis, Alex H Hernandez, and Arrington Turner. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Photos from the 3rd and 4th Grade Honors Program at CPS! Thanks to Gina Karber for supplying the photos of these great students! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

There will be a Special Called Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 29, at 8:30am in the Boardroom at the Administration Building. The public is invited. The agenda is below: (1) Call to Order (2) New Business (2.a) KLC Video Security Quotes (3) Adjournment