Hope Academy of Public Service

We are now taking applications for the 2022-23 school year. You may pick one up @ the HAPS Office or they are available on line. Out of district students need to complete the School Choice Application at the Superintendent’s Office. Current students do not need to apply. For more information: 870-777-3454, X 401 or carolann.duke@hpsdistrict.org Nuestra escuela ya está aceptando solicitudes para el año escolar 2022-23. Si usted está interesado puede pasar a recoger una en la oficina de HAPS o también están disponibles en línea. Los estudiantes fuera del distrito deben completar la Solicitud de Elección de Escuela en la Oficina del Superintendente. Los estudiantes actuales no necesitan aplicar. Para más información: 870-777-3454, X 401 o al correo electrónico: carolann.duke@hpsdistrict.org

FOOD SERVICE SURVEY -- Here is your chance to let us know what is up and what is down in the cafeteria. Aramark food service survey for students and parents... Details on attached flier.

COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS - COVID-19 vaccinations for students and staff of the Hope Public Schools will be offered Wednesday, Feb. 23. The clinic will be open for HPS students ages 5 years and older who wish to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Other clinic dates for the remainder of the year are March 6; April 6 and 27; and May 18. Patients must be registered with the Bobcat Clinic and a completed registration packet is required prior to vaccination. Registration packets are available on all HPS campuses. A vaccination consent form must also be completed prior to the appointment, Call 870-722-2733, option two, to schedule an appointment.

Hope opens Conference 5A South district basketball today in Arkadelphia but attendance at games will be limited due to COVID-19 protocols. Livestream access is available at the following link online at 3:30 p.m. today: www.arkadelphiabadgertv.com/broadcasts

Thank you Mrs. Marks for ALL you do for us every day!

All Hope Public Schools basketball games scheduled for today have been cancelled. New schedules will be announced by HPS Athletics Director Phillip Turner.

Due to the continued threat of winter weather that will effect our area, Friday, 2/4/22 will be a non-instruction day for HAPS. We will decide when these days will be made up in the coming weeks.

Based upon forecast information from the National Weather Service and consultation with HPS administrators and the Office of Emergency Management, the Hope Public Schools will NOT conduct on campus classes tomorrow, Friday, Feb 4, 2022 Yerger Middle School, and Hope High School will hold classes virtually tomorrow. Clinton Primary, Beryl Henry Elementary and the Hope Academy of Public Service WILL NOT have class virtually or face-to-face tomorrow. School will resume IN PERSON for all campuses on Monday, February 7, 2022. Stay safe as we put student safety first.

Based upon forecast information from the National Weather Service and consultation with HPS administrators and the Office of Emergency Management, the Hope Public Schools will NOT conduct on campus classes tomorrow, Friday, Feb 4, 2022 Yerger Middle School, and Hope High School will hold classes virtually tomorrow. Clinton Primary, Beryl Henry Elementary and the Hope Academy of Public Service WILL NOT have class virtually or face-to-face tomorrow. School will resume IN PERSON for all campuses on Monday, February 7, 2022. Stay safe as we put student safety first.

BOBCAT CLINIC UPDATE -- The Bobcat Clinic will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3.

Bobcat Clinic will open for physical health services Thursday, Feb. 3. CABUN staff will evaluate conditions and needed closures will be announced by email. Anyone needing to reschedule an appointment should call (870) 722-2733, option 2, Thursday, February 3, after 8am.

WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT Based upon forecast information from the National Weather Service and consultation with HPS administrators and the Office of Emergency Management, the Hope Public Schools will NOT conduct on campus classes tomorrow, Thursday, February 3, 2022. Beryl Henry Elementary, Yerger Middle School, and Hope High School will hold classes virtually tomorrow. They have remaining Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) days. Clinton Primary and the Hope Academy of Public Service WILL NOT have classes tomorrow. Due to no fault of their own, these campuses have used all of their allotted 10 Alternative Method of Instruction (AMI) Days due to COVID cases. After reviewing weather conditions and working with the Office of Emergency Management, we will update you tomorrow afternoon regarding Friday’s school schedule. This decision was made with an abundance of caution. We consulted multiple outlets and feel this is the safest and most appropriate decision at this time.

ANUNCIO DEL TIEMPO Según la información del pronóstico del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional y la consulta con los administradores de HPS y la Oficina de Manejo de Emergencias, las Escuelas Públicas de Hope NO realizarán clases en el campus mañana, jueves 3 de febrero de 2022. Beryl Henry Elementary, Yerger Middle School y Hope High School tendrán clases virtualmente mañana. Les quedan días de Método Alternativo de Instrucción (AMI). Clinton Primary y Hope Academy of Public Service NO TENDRÁN clases mañana. Devi do a causas ajenas a ellos, estos campus han utilizado todos los 10 Días de Método Alternativo de Instrucción (AMI, por sus siglas en inglés) asignados debido a casos de COVID. Después de revisar las condiciones climáticas y trabajar con la Oficina de Manejo de Emergencias, les informaremos mañana por la tarde sobre el horario escolar del viernes. Esta decisión se tomó con mucha cautela. Consultamos varios medios y sentimos que esta es la decisión más segura y apropiada en este momento.

HAPS Families, Due to the threat of inclement weather, Thursday, 2/3/22 will be a non-instruction day for HAPS. We will decide about Friday tomorrow afternoon and will decide on when to make up the day or days in the coming weeks. Stay safe, warm and healthy!

Please complete the following survey. https://forms.gle/tjCkMqBmuKJV77q16 Thank you.

HAPS Families - we will NOT have an early out next week. Wednesday, Feb. 2nd will be a regular school day for our scholars.

HEALTH NOTICE - The Bobcat Clinic will provide COVID-19 testing today, Tues. Jan. 18, ONLY. Please call 870-722-2733 x 2 for appointment. Medical services will NOT be available Wednesday-Friday, but will resume Mon., Jan. 24.

Reminder HPSD Virtual Application deadline extended until January 18, 2022. Please complete application and return to your child's campus. Link to applications: https://www.hpsdistrict.org/browse/285351

HAPS students may collect meals for Thursday, Jan. 13, and Friday, Jan. 14, in the bus line at Yerger Middle School from Noon-2 p.m. on Thursday. All students will return to on-campus instruction Tuesday, Jan. 18 after the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.

This is Dr. Jonathan Crossley, superintendent of schools. We have an important update regarding COVID-19. Based on consultation with the Arkansas Department of Health and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, we will continue the instructional pivot through this Friday for TWO of our campuses: Clinton Primary and the Hope Academy of Public Service. Because of rising positive numbers with staff, Clinton Primary and HAPS will return to face-to-face instruction on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Yerger, Beryl Henry, Hope High School, Creative Action Team School, and the ABC Pre-K center will return to face-to-face instruction this Thursday, January 13, 2022. Important reminder: If you would like your child to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, please make an appointment with the Bobcat Clinic for tomorrow Wednesday, January 12, 2022. If you are experiencing symptoms or ARE quarantined, please remain home, This will allow us to combat rising numbers in our district. Please check Facebook, Twitter, and our website for ongoing updates. Thank you and stay safe!