Three of our campuses — Clinton Primary, Beryl Henry Elementary, and Yerger Middle School — have been recognized as Capturing Kids’ Hearts Rising Star Schools.
Because of this achievement, Hope Public Schools has also been named a Capturing Kids’ Hearts Rising Star District.
This recognition honors schools in their first year of implementation that are building strong, relationship-driven cultures focused on emotional safety, connection, and student success. Through intentional practices like daily greetings, relationship-building, and positive classroom environments, these campuses are creating spaces where students feel supported and ready to learn.
“My goal for HPS with Capturing Kids’ Hearts has always been rooted in relationships — building, creating, and sustaining relationships that go beyond teaching and learning and truly get to the core of student success — academically, avocationally, behaviorally, and vocationally,” said Dr. Carol Duke, Director of Magnet Programs.
“The fact that, in this first year of implementation, these campuses have impacted their culture with the simple actions that CKH aspires to become daily practices proves the committed nature that all adults have regarding our students and their futures. For many of our students, the adults they interact with daily are critical to their well-being, and CKH has helped us all hone the skills to support creative learning environments where students feel safe, valued, and connected to each other, the adults, and the world in which they learn daily.”
This is a reflection of the work happening across our district. We are building something meaningful together.
The work does not stop here. This is the foundation. Our next goal is clear: becoming a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase District.
We celebrate this moment, and we continue moving forward.
#HopePublicSchools #WeCelebrate #WeAlign #CapturingKidsHearts #HopeForward
🏥 Free Athletic Physicals Begin Tomorrow
Hope Public Schools families,
The Bobcat Clinic will begin offering free athletic physicals starting tomorrow.
To be scheduled, all required paperwork must be completed and turned in to either:
Your campus coach, or
The campus nurse’s office
Once paperwork is received, students will be scheduled for their physical.
This is a great opportunity to ensure your student-athlete is ready for the upcoming season.
For questions, please contact your campus or the Bobcat Clinic.
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🏥 Exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos comienzan mañana
Familias de Hope Public Schools,
La Clínica Bobcat comenzará a ofrecer exámenes físicos deportivos gratuitos a partir de mañana.
Para ser programados, todos los formularios requeridos deben completarse y entregarse a:
Su entrenador, o
La oficina de la enfermera de la escuela
Una vez recibidos los documentos, los estudiantes serán programados para su examen físico.
Esta es una excelente oportunidad para asegurar que su estudiante-atleta esté listo para la próxima temporada.
Para preguntas, comuníquese con su escuela o con la Clínica Bobcat.
Hope High School student Jair Arroyo has been selected as the Arkansas recipient of the Billy Michal Student Leadership Award, a national honor presented by the National Association of Student Councils.
This award recognizes one student per state who demonstrates excellence in leadership, service, character, and citizenship — and Jair is now representing not only our district, but the entire state of Arkansas.
Out of students across the country, Jair has been recognized as one of the top student leaders and will travel to New Orleans this June to be honored alongside other recipients from across the nation.
This is a powerful reflection of who Jair is and what he represents — hard work, integrity, and leadership in action.
We are extremely proud of you, Jair. You are representing Hope the right way.
#HopePublicSchools #WeCelebrate #StudentLeadership #BobcatPride
Photo Credit: Digital Cinema Student
We remain committed to transparency, progress, and putting students first as we continue the work of moving Hope Public Schools forward.
Stay connected. Stay informed.
#ThankYou #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #ClintonPrimary
Our fourth-grade students did an amazing job at their musical *Big Voices, Big Dreams*! 🌟 Their hard work, confidence, and talent truly lit up the stage.
A HUGE shoutout to Mr. Triston McMahan for all of his dedication and hard work in bringing this production together. 👏🎭 Your commitment made this experience unforgettable for our students!
We are so proud of everyone involved! 💙
#ClintonPrimary #BigVoicesBigDreams #StudentSuccess #FineArtsMatter #ProudMoment
Congratulations to the March Employees of the Month!
All competitive teams earned medals, showcasing their hard work, dedication, and talent:
🥈 Hope Indoor Percussion – Silver Medal
🥇 Hope Cadet Winter Guard – Gold Medal
🥉 Hope Varsity Winter Guard – Bronze Medal
These accomplishments reflect the commitment of our students and the strength of our fine arts programs. We encourage our community to join us in congratulating these performers for representing Hope Public Schools with excellence.
Be sure to view the photos from the awards ceremony as we celebrate this achievement together.
#HopePublicSchools #BobcatPride #WeCelebrate
After setting ambitious goals for the 2025–2026 season, our robotics team delivered in a big way—competing across Arkansas and beyond while earning multiple awards and top finishes.
In the BEST Robotics Competition in Pine Bluff, the BotCats brought home:
• 1st Place – Marketing
• 2nd Place – Engineering Notebook
• 2nd Place – Robot Performance
• 3rd Place – Exhibit & Interview
• 2nd Place Overall in the State
That performance advanced them to the BEST Southeast Regional Competition in Huntsville, Alabama, where they proudly represented Hope on a larger stage.
The momentum continued this spring at the FIRST Robotics Competition in Searcy, where the BotCats competed against top teams across the region. After qualifying rounds, their alliance fought through the bracket and finished 1st overall in the finals.
From problem-solving to teamwork, these students are gaining real-world skills that go far beyond the classroom.
This is innovation. This is collaboration. This is Bobcat Pride.
#HopePublicSchools #BobcatPride #WeCreate
A Day of Discovery: Learning About Nature from Park Rangers🌲🌿
Recently, our students enjoyed a special visit sponsored by Magnet from park rangers Sheila Malone and Ashton Farrell, who brought an exciting lesson about nature right to our classrooms!
Students explored fascinating topics like waterfalls, valleys, tree cookies, and pine cones, learning how each plays an important role in our natural world. It was like taking a trip into the forest without leaving school! 🌄
Rangers explained how waterfalls can shape the land over time, forming valleys, and how these areas provide important habitats for plants and animals. Students were especially interested in tree cookies, where they learned how to count rings to determine a tree’s age and even discover clues about past weather conditions. 🌳
They also examined pine cones and learned how they protect seeds and help grow new trees—showing how even small parts of nature play a big role in the environment.
This hands-on experience helped students see how everything in nature is connected and inspired them to observe, explore, and appreciate the world around them.
Thank you to our park rangers and Magnet for providing such a meaningful learning experience! 💚
#ClintonPrimary #MagnetProgram #HandsOnLearning #NatureEducation #STEMLearning #CPSProud 🌟
Clinton Primary School (CPS): 1:00 PM
All other campuses: 1:20 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place the same day from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
We encourage all families to attend and connect with teachers about student progress.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.
The Bobcat Clinic will be offering extended hours for physical health services through Thursday, March 19, 2026, staying open until 6:30 PM.
Call (870) 722-2733, option 2 to schedule your appointment.