HOPE FORWARD. CHILDREN FIRST!
WARM • SAFE • DRY
That’s the simple focus behind Hope Public Schools’ 2026 millage proposal — keeping our children learning in school buildings that are safe, stable, and dependable.
Hope Public Schools has announced plans to seek voter approval for a millage increase to address critical facility needs across the district. This proposal is student-centered and designed to prevent learning disruptions caused by building failures, emergency repairs, and aging systems that are nearing or beyond end-of-life.
A LONG-OVERDUE INVESTMENT
Hope Public Schools has not had a millage increase in more than 40 years — going back to at least 1985 — and our current millage rate ranks 207th out of 235 Arkansas school districts.
THREE PRIORITIES
PRIORITY 1: SAFETY & SECURITY
Secure entrances and vestibules, improved traffic flow and drop-off areas, and districtwide HVAC and air-quality improvements.
PRIORITY 2: RENOVATIONS & MODERNIZATION
Updated student restrooms, classrooms, and learning spaces — improving the environments students and staff rely on every day.
PRIORITY 3: COMPETITIVE & FUTURE-READY
Strengthening opportunities for college and career readiness through expanded programs like the Collegiate Academy, skilled trades pathways, STEM investments, and student wellness improvements.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF IT DOESN’T PASS…
Without approval, Hope Public Schools will continue operating with increasingly unreliable systems. HVAC failures are not a matter of IF, but WHEN, and emergency repairs can divert resources away from classrooms. The district also risks losing access to approximately $2.4 million in facilities partnership funding.
READY TO MOVE FORWARD
If approved, the district is prepared to begin work quickly — with some projects able to start as early as spring break.
ELECTION INFORMATION
Early Voting: Monday, February 16 – Monday, March 2, 2026
Election Day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
📌 For full details, visit the Hope Public Schools website and click the tab:
“2026 Millage Information.”
#HopePublicSchools #HopeForwardChildrenFirst #WarmSafeDry

At the center of the forum is one essential message: Warm • Safe • Dry — ensuring children learn in buildings that are protected from major disruptions caused by aging systems and emergency repairs.
A LONG-OVERDUE INVESTMENT
Hope Public Schools has not had a millage increase in more than 40 years, and the district’s current millage rate ranks 207th out of 235 Arkansas school districts.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Hope Public Schools Millage Community Forum
When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 — 6:00 p.m.
Where: Hempstead Hall, Hope, Arkansas — 2500 South Main Street, Hope, AR 71801
Who: Hope Public Schools leadership, staff, families, and community stakeholders
Cost: Free and open to the public
WHAT TO EXPECT
A clear overview of the facility needs facing Hope Public Schools
A breakdown of the district’s priorities under the “Warm • Safe • Dry” message
A public Q&A opportunity for community members
Information on how the community can stay informed and engaged moving forward
For additional information, please contact:
Tony McClain
Communications & Public Relations Director, Hope Public Schools
Phone: 870-703-9250
Email: antonio.mcclain@hpsdistrict.org
Hope Public Schools is proud to celebrate the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 on Friday, January 23! Join us as we honor these outstanding Bobcats and the legacy they represent.
Class of 2026 Inductees:
C.J. Ellis • Jami Godwin • Jaidyn Simington • Ronnie Powell • D.D. Holyfield • Ricky Rhodes • Ronald Stuart • Bubba Powers • Randy Wright
📍 Event Details
1:00 p.m. — Public Reception
Hempstead Hall — 2500 S Main St, Hope, AR 71801
Approx. 6:00–6:15 p.m. — Inductee Recognition
Hope High School Gym
Recognition will take place during the Hope High School Bobcat Basketball game.
✅ This event is open to the public — alumni, families, staff, and the community are welcome!
Come help us celebrate excellence, tradition, and Bobcat pride! 🐾

Hope Public Schools is proud to celebrate Jaime, a student at William Jefferson Clinton Primary, who has been named the Hempstead County Spelling Bee Champion!
Jaime advanced through multiple spelling bee levels—from classroom rounds, to the campus bee, to the county competition—where he earned the top honor and brought home the championship for Clinton Primary and Hope Public Schools.
We also want to recognize Ethan and Nike (alternate) for representing Clinton Primary with pride and excellence. 👏
📍 Next stop: the State Spelling Bee in Little Rock!
Let’s cheer Jaime on as he represents our district at the state level!
#HopePublicSchools #ClintonPrimary #SpellingBeeChampion #StudentSuccess #WeCelebrate #BobcatPride
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🏆📚 ¡Tenemos un CAMPEÓN!
Hope Public Schools se enorgullece en celebrar a Jaime, estudiante de William Jefferson Clinton Primary, quien ha sido nombrado Campeón del Concurso de Ortografía del Condado de Hempstead.
Jaime avanzó por varias etapas del concurso—desde rondas en el salón de clases, al concurso escolar, y finalmente al concurso del condado—¡donde obtuvo el máximo reconocimiento y se llevó el campeonato!
También queremos reconocer a Ethan y Nike (suplente) por representar a Clinton Primary con orgullo y excelencia. 👏
📍 Próxima parada: el Concurso Estatal de Ortografía en Little Rock
¡Acompáñenos en felicitar a Jaime y desearle lo mejor mientras representa a nuestro distrito a nivel estatal!
#HopePublicSchools #ClintonPrimary #CampeónDeOrtografía #OrgulloBobcat #WeCelebrate

Your commitment, time, and thoughtful decision-making help guide our district forward and strengthen the future of Hope Public Schools. Thank you for serving with purpose and heart.
We appreciate you—this month and always. ❤️🤍
#SchoolBoardAppreciationMonth #BoardAppreciation #WeCelebrate #HopePublicSchools #BobcatPride
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Publicación de Agradecimiento a la Junta (Español)
Enero es el Mes de Agradecimiento a la Junta Escolar, y durante todo el mes reconocemos con orgullo a la Junta de Educación de Hope Public Schools por su liderazgo, servicio y dedicación a nuestros estudiantes, personal y comunidad.
Su compromiso, tiempo y toma de decisiones reflexiva ayudan a guiar a nuestro distrito y a fortalecer el futuro de Hope Public Schools. Gracias por servir con propósito y corazón.
Los apreciamos—este mes y siempre. ❤️🤍
#MesDeAgradecimientoALaJunta #AgradecimientoALaJunta #WeCelebrate #HopePublicSchools #OrgulloBobcat

We hope everyone had a restful and joyful holiday break. As we kick off the new year, we’re excited to welcome our staff back to campuses today, Monday, January 5, 2026, as we prepare for the weeks ahead.
Students will return to school on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and we can’t wait to see our classrooms filled with energy, learning, and Bobcat pride once again.
Here’s to a happy New Year and an exciting second half of the 2025–2026 school year. We’re ready to learn, grow, and move forward together—Hope Forward. Kids First! ❤️🤍
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🎉 ¡Bienvenidos de regreso, Bobcat Nation! 🐾
Esperamos que todos hayan tenido unas vacaciones relajantes y llenas de alegría. Al comenzar el nuevo año, nos emociona dar la bienvenida a nuestro personal de regreso a los campus hoy, lunes, 5 de enero de 2026, mientras nos preparamos para las próximas semanas.
Los estudiantes regresarán a clases el miércoles, 7 de enero de 2026, y estamos ansiosos por ver nuevamente nuestras aulas llenas de energía, aprendizaje y orgullo Bobcat.
Brindemos por un feliz Año Nuevo y una emocionante segunda mitad del año escolar 2025–2026. Estamos listos para aprender, crecer y avanzar juntos—Hope Forward. Kids First! ❤️🤍

Please help us congratulate our Employee(s) of the Month! We are so grateful for the dedication, kindness, and hard work they show our students and staff every single day. Their positive attitude and commitment help make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Thank you for all that you do—you truly make a difference! 💙🍎
👏 Congratulations!
#EmployeeOfTheMonth #ElementaryExcellence #WeAppreciateYou #SchoolFamily #MakingADifference

Thank you for the incredible community support for our Stuff the Bus Food Drive. Because of your generosity, we were able to provide essential food boxes to more than 125 Hope Public Schools families this holiday season.
Due to inclement weather, the district’s planned distribution event has been canceled. However, all donated food has been delivered to Hope In Action, where it will continue to be distributed directly to families in need throughout our community.
We are deeply grateful to our staff, students, families, volunteers, and community partners who gave their time, resources, and support to make this effort possible. Every donation and every helping hand matters, and we are confident these contributions will reach the families who need them most.
This effort is a powerful reminder of what can happen when our community comes together. Hope Public Schools is proud to support Hope families and stand alongside our partners — not just during the holidays, but all year long.
#HopePublicSchools #BobcatPride #StuffTheBus #CommunityStrong #WeCare
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📦 Actualización sobre la campaña Stuff the Bus Food Drive
Gracias por el increíble apoyo de la comunidad a nuestra campaña Stuff the Bus Food Drive. Gracias a su generosidad, hemos podido proporcionar cajas con alimentos básicos a más de 125 familias de las escuelas públicas de Hope durante estas fiestas.
Debido al mal tiempo, se ha cancelado el evento de distribución previsto por el distrito. Sin embargo, todos los alimentos donados se han entregado a Hope In Action, donde se seguirán distribuyendo directamente a las familias necesitadas de nuestra comunidad.
Estamos profundamente agradecidos a nuestro personal, alumnos, familias, voluntarios y socios comunitarios que han dedicado su tiempo, recursos y apoyo para hacer posible esta iniciativa. Cada donación y cada mano amiga son importantes, y estamos seguros de que estas contribuciones llegarán a las familias que más las necesitan.
Esta iniciativa es un poderoso recordatorio de lo que se puede lograr cuando nuestra comunidad se une. Las Escuelas Públicas de Hope se enorgullecen de apoyar a las familias de Hope y de estar al lado de nuestros socios, no solo durante las fiestas, sino durante todo el año.
#HopePublicSchools #BobcatPride #StuffTheBus #CommunityStrong #WeCare


❤️ Your Donation Matters.
Every can, every bag of pasta, every holiday item you send helps a Hope family enjoy a brighter Christmas.
Let’s come together and make this our biggest food drive yet!
📅 Campus Drop-off: Now–December 16
📍 Front Office at Each Campus
Together, we are Hope.
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❤️ Su donación importa.
Cada lata, cada bolsa de pasta y cada artículo festivo que done ayuda a una familia de Hope a tener una Navidad más brillante.
¡Unámonos y hagamos de esta nuestra colecta más grande!
📅 Entrega en el campus: Ahora–16 de diciembre
📍 Oficina principal de cada escuela
Juntos, somos Hope.


🧺 What We Still Need Most…
As our Christmas Food Drive continues, we’re collecting items that help families prepare warm, comforting meals during the holidays.
✨ Most-Needed Items:
• Canned fruits & vegetables
• Soups
• Rice, pasta, beans, noodles
• Holiday foods
📅 Drop-off runs through December 16
📍 Front Office at Every Campus
Thank you for supporting Hope families! ❤️
🧺 Lo que más necesitamos…
Mientras continúa nuestra Colecta de Alimentos Navideña, estamos recolectando artículos que ayuden a las familias a preparar comidas cálidas durante las fiestas.
✨ Artículos más necesarios:
• Frutas y verduras enlatadas
• Sopas
• Arroz, pasta, frijoles, fideos
• Alimentos festivos
📅 La entrega continúa hasta el 16 de diciembre
📍 Oficina principal en cada escuela
¡Gracias por apoyar a las familias de Hope! ❤️


Session Dates and Times:
Wednesday, December 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Monday, January 12 at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 22 at 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Garland Campus
601 West 6th Street, Room 1
Hope, Arkansas
For more information, please contact Josclyn Wiley at 870-722-2700, ext. 23.
🚌 Join Us This Saturday!
Hope Public Schools will be hosting Stuff the Bus at Walmart and Piggly Wiggly this Saturday, December 13, as part of our Christmas Food Drive.
📍 Walmart
📍 Piggly Wiggly
⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Your donations of canned goods, holiday foods, rice, pasta, beans, and noodles help support families right here in our community.
Let’s fill the bus together, Hope! ❤️💚
#WeServe #WeCelebrate #BobcatPride
🚌 ¡Acompáñenos este sábado!
Hope Public Schools estará llevando a cabo Llena el Autobús en Walmart y Piggly Wiggly este sábado 13 de diciembre como parte de nuestra Colecta de Alimentos Navideña.
📍 Walmart
📍 Piggly Wiggly
⏰ 9:00–11:00 a. m.
Sus donaciones de productos enlatados, alimentos festivos, arroz, pasta, frijoles y fideos ayudan a apoyar a las familias de nuestra comunidad.
¡Llenemos el autobús juntos, Hope! ❤️💚
#WeServe #WeCelebrate #OrgulloBobcat


Our hearts are full after another wonderful Christmas program at Clinton Primary! Our students shined brightly on stage, spreading joy and holiday cheer through every song and performance.
A huge shoutout to Mr. Mannis and Mr. McMahan for their hard work, dedication, and talent in bringing this special event to life. We appreciate all the time and love you pour into making this program memorable for our students and families each year! ❤️💚
Thank you to our CPS families and community for joining us and supporting our young performers. What a magical way to celebrate the season!
#CPSChristmasProgram #ClintonPrimary #HolidayMagic #ThankYouTeachers #CPSFamily #MerryAndBright #SchoolCommunity









Our halls are full of holiday cheer as students and staff dress up as their favorite Christmas characters! From Santa and Mrs. Claus to elves, reindeer, and even a few Grinches, everyone brought the spirit of the season to life. ❤️💚
Thank you to our families for helping make this day so magical. We love celebrating the joy and imagination of the season with our CPS family!
#ChristmasCharacterDay #ClintonPrimary #CPSFamily #HolidayFun #MerryAndBright #SchoolSpirit #WinterWonderland






This hands-on art project was the perfect complement to our study of 3D shapes. Each snowman was crafted from air-dry modeling clay and accessorized with scarves, hats, and even a few pairs of glasses. 👓🧣
The snowmen will be fully dry in 24 hours, and students can’t wait to take their creations home. Learning is always more fun when we get creative!
#ClintonPrimary #HandsOnLearning #3DShapes #CreativeKids #ArtInTheClassroom #LearningIsFun #ElementaryArt #SnowmanBuilding







Join us at Walmart and Piggly Wiggly as we continue our Christmas Food Drive to support families in Hope.
📍 Walmart: Saturday, December 13
📍 Piggly Wiggly: Saturday, December 13
⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Can’t make it? No worries — campus drop-off is open through December 16 at the front office of every school.
Let’s fill the bus together!
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🚌 ¡Llena el Autobús este fin de semana!
Acompáñenos en Walmart y Piggly Wiggly mientras continuamos nuestra Colecta de Alimentos Navideña para apoyar a las familias de Hope.
📍 Walmart: sábado 13 de diciembre
📍 Piggly Wiggly: sábados 6 y 13 de diciembre
⏰ 9:00–11:00 a. m.
¿No puede asistir? No se preocupe — cada campus tendrá un punto de entrega hasta el 16 de diciembre en la oficina principal.
¡Llenemos el autobús juntos!


Hope Public Schools is collecting canned goods and holiday foods now through December 16, 2025. Every campus has a drop-off location at the front office.
Your donation can make a real difference for families in our community this holiday season. ❤️
🧺 Most-Needed Items:
• Canned fruits, vegetables, and soups
• Holiday foods
• Rice, pasta, beans, noodles
📍 Campus Drop-off: Front Office at Each Campus
📅 Now–December 16
Contact: Dr. Linda Clark
linda.clark@hpsdistrict.org
| 870-722-2700 ext. 24
#WeServe #WeCelebrate #BobcatPride
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🎄 ¡Nuestra Colecta de Alimentos Navideña ya comenzó!
Hope Public Schools está recolectando productos enlatados y alimentos festivos hasta el 16 de diciembre de 2025. Cada escuela tiene un punto de entrega en la oficina principal.
Su donación puede marcar una gran diferencia para las familias de nuestra comunidad esta temporada. ❤️
🧺 Artículos más necesarios:
• Frutas, verduras y sopas enlatadas
• Alimentos festivos
• Arroz, pasta, frijoles, fideos
📍 Entrega en el campus: Oficina principal de cada escuela
📅 Ahora–16 de diciembre
Contacto: Dra. Linda Clark
linda.clark@hpsdistrict.org
| 870-722-2700 ext. 24
#WeServe #WeCelebrate #OrgulloBobcat


Hope Public Schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, December 17, Thursday, December 18, and Friday, December 19 as we head into Christmas Break.
🕒 Dismissal Times:
Clinton Primary School: 1:00 PM
All Other Campuses: 1:20 PM
Please plan accordingly and ensure students are picked up on time.
We hope everyone has a safe and joyful holiday season! ❤️🤍
#WeInform #BobcatPride #HopePublicSchools
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🎄 Recordatorio de salidas temprano por las vacaciones de Navidad
Las escuelas públicas de Hope terminarán temprano el miércoles 17 de diciembre, el jueves 18 de diciembre y el viernes 19 de diciembre, ya que nos acercamos a las vacaciones de Navidad.
🕒 Horarios de salida:
• Escuela Primaria Clinton: 1:00 p. m.
• Todos los demás planteles: 1:20 p. m.
Planifique adecuadamente y asegúrese de que los alumnos sean recogidos a tiempo.
¡Esperamos que todos tengan unas fiestas seguras y felices! ❤️🤍
#Informamos #OrgulloBobcat #EscuelasPúblicasHope

