ATLAS Testing Dates for Spring 2025:
Clinton Primary
April 14-17- 1st grade
April 22-25- Kindergarten & 2nd grade
April 29-May 2- 3rd & 4th grade
May 6-9- 3rd & 4th grade
Beryl Henry
May 5-8
HAPS
April 22-25
Yerger
April 29-May 2
Hope High
April 22-25
CATS
April 14-17
At BHE, we believe ALL students WANT to be somebody, CAN be somebody, and WILL be somebody because every student IS somebody! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
The Delta Sigma Theta sorority donated personal hygiene items for girls at Yerger Middle Schools and Beryl Henry Elementary. Special thanks to Alma Johnson, Charlotte Bradley and Portia Jones! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
STUDENTS! The annual FREE Fishing Derby will be on Saturday, March 22, from 8am-Noon at Huckabee Lake and Hope Fair Park. It's open to all students 18 years old and younger. Participants who are 16 years old and younger must possess a valid fishing license. There will be loaner fishing supplies while they last! For more information, contact CPL Deam at jdean@hopearkansas.net - This event is hosted by the Hope Police Department!
Students from Hope Public Schools are in Hot Springs for the annual EASTCon Conference. EAST provides hands-on, real-world problem-solving and community involvement to students at all grade levels within the district. EASTCon showcases projects developed by EAST students from around the nation! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
REMINDER: Students will dismiss early on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Clinton Primary School will dismiss at 1:00pm and the other campuses will dismiss around 1:20pm. NO SCHOOL FRIDAY! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 3:30pm-7:30pm on Thursday.
The recent Magnet Fair was a HUGE success!! Thanks to the students, parents, teachers, and staff who came out to experience the amazing things happening at Hope Public Schools! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
Bobcats are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in style! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Clinton Primary School will dismiss at 1:00pm and other campuses will dismiss roughly 15 minutes later. Please check with your student's teacher regarding conference times. #ALLIN #GoBobcats
The second annual HPS Magnet Fair will be held Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Hempstead Hall from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
All students who will be in grades 5-11 for the 2025-26 school and their families are invited to attend to view and experience the Magnet Pathways offered at each campus.
Students in grades 5-8 for the 2025-26 school year need to attend to complete CHOICE SHEETS for next year so that they and their families can make informed choices regarding the pathway each student plans to pursue during the next school year.
Hope Public Schools participates in School Choice. Deadline for School Choice applications is May 1, 2025.
Download and Print Magnet Choice Forms (at bottom of linked page): https://www.hpsdistrict.org/page/choice
Bobcat Clinic Update:
Kristin Price APRN will not be available the following days:
March 6th and 13th - She will be out for half of the day in the afternoon.
March 14th - She will be out of the office all day.
There will be a medical staff and front office available for those days to answer any phone calls or immunizations if needed. Our sister Clinic will be able to provide services to our Patients as well if needed. Contact the Clinic at 870-722-2733, option 2. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
We love seeing our educators working together and being celebrated!!
"Chief" Philip Turner says, "We had a great time at the Teachers Supporting Teachers Gala!" #GoBobcats
Bobcats in Action this week - March 3-8, 2025!
3/3- Softball vs Prescott 4:30 start
3/3- Soccer vs Lake Hamilton 4:00 start
3/3- Baseball vs Taylor 5:30 start
3/3 - ACT Testing for Juniors
3/5- Softball vs Mineral Springs 4:30 start
3/6- Track @ Prescott 3:00 start
3/6- Soccer @ Monticello 4:00 start
3/6-3/8- Baseball @ Ashdown Tourney
3/7- Softball vs Hamburg 4:30 start
It's Reading Across America Week! Campuses will be celebrating reading with various activities. Contact your student's campus for specific information.
During the month of March, Hope Public Schools will be administering the annual ELPA21 Assessment to students. All students in the English Learner program or have waived services are required to take the ELPA21 test. If you have questions, please contact your student's campus office for more information.
Campus Testing Dates:
March 4-6- HAPS
March 10-12- BHE
March 10-14- HHS
March 11-13- YMS
March 11-14, 18-19- CPS
March 18-20- CATS
Congratulations 3rd - 6th grade boys and girls on another great basketball season!
The end of the year award ceremony was held on Saturday, February 22.
Hope Public Schools will be OPEN on Thursday, February 20, 2025, for classes. Temperatures will remain below freezing, so please bundle up to stay warm! See you at school!
Out of an abundance of caution, Hope Public Schools will CLOSE schools and offices on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, due to inclement weather. In making weather-related decisions, Hope School District prioritizes the safety of students and staff. As a reminder, we will keep staff and families updated through our App, social media platforms, website, and our traditional media partners. Download the free Hope Public Schools App for the most up-to-date information. Thank you, and stay safe!
Weather Alert!
Due to the forecasted weather conditions for tonight (Feb 18) and Wednesday (Feb 19) morning, Hope Public School District is closely monitoring the weather for tomorrow, February 19th. Any decision regarding school closure will be communicated Tuesday (Feb 18) night by 10:00pm through our local news channels, district website and social media. We appreciate your patience and understanding! Please stay safe!
Winter Break: February 14-18 for students.
Campuses will be closed on Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 17. Teachers will have Professional Development on Tuesday.
ENJOY THE BREAK!
We’re listening! 👂Share your thoughts on school meals through the School Meals Report Card survey. Your feedback will shape the future of our programs. Don’t wait, the survey closes on February 14! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/schoolmealsreportcard
