School Resumes Wednesday
Hope Public Schools families, this is a reminder that students will return to class on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back and getting back into our regular routine. See you then!
Hope Public Schools families, this is a reminder that students will return to class on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back and getting back into our regular routine. See you then!
👟 Shoe Drive – We Need Your Help! 👟
Clinton Primary is hosting a Shoe Drive, and we would love your support! If you have gently used or new shoes that your family no longer needs, please consider donating them to help make a difference.
All sizes and styles are welcome — children’s, women’s, and men’s shoes!
Let’s work together to turn unused shoes into an opportunity to support our school community. ❤️
Donations can be dropped off at the front office. Thank you for always showing up for our students!
#ClintonPrimary #ShoeDrive #CommunitySupport #WeAreCPS #SmallSchoolBigHeart 👟💙
If you’d like, tell me the dates and purpose (fundraiser, community outreach, etc.), and I can customize it even more!
Clinton Primary is hosting a Shoe Drive, and we would love your support! If you have gently used or new shoes that your family no longer needs, please consider donating them to help make a difference.
All sizes and styles are welcome — children’s, women’s, and men’s shoes!
Let’s work together to turn unused shoes into an opportunity to support our school community. ❤️
Donations can be dropped off at the front office. Thank you for always showing up for our students!
#ClintonPrimary #ShoeDrive #CommunitySupport #WeAreCPS #SmallSchoolBigHeart 👟💙
If you’d like, tell me the dates and purpose (fundraiser, community outreach, etc.), and I can customize it even more!
Students in Mrs. Vazquez’s and Mrs. Walton’s art classes have been learning about the lives and lasting impact of influential African American artists. 🎨🎶
They explored how Nina Simone used music as a powerful form of artistic expression and activism during the Civil Rights Movement. By blending jazz, classical, and gospel styles, she inspired change and used her voice to stand up for justice.
Students also studied Alma Thomas, a groundbreaking visual artist known for her vibrant, colorful abstract paintings that celebrated beauty, nature, and creativity. Her bold use of color and pattern showed students how art can express joy and individuality.
Through learning about these remarkable artists, students gained a deeper understanding of how art reflects culture, history, and personal voice — and how creativity can make a lasting impact on society. 🌟🖌️
#ClintonPrimary #ArtEducation #BlackHistoryMonth #StudentLearning #CreativeMinds
They explored how Nina Simone used music as a powerful form of artistic expression and activism during the Civil Rights Movement. By blending jazz, classical, and gospel styles, she inspired change and used her voice to stand up for justice.
Students also studied Alma Thomas, a groundbreaking visual artist known for her vibrant, colorful abstract paintings that celebrated beauty, nature, and creativity. Her bold use of color and pattern showed students how art can express joy and individuality.
Through learning about these remarkable artists, students gained a deeper understanding of how art reflects culture, history, and personal voice — and how creativity can make a lasting impact on society. 🌟🖌️
#ClintonPrimary #ArtEducation #BlackHistoryMonth #StudentLearning #CreativeMinds
After school clubs.
Valentine Deliveries
The Unity Baptist Church of Hope in Hope, AR, made a very large donation of coats and hoodies to our students at CPS. We are grateful to our local community churches, civic organizations, and generous individuals for their contributions to our students in need.
In celebration of Black History Month, students are invited to dress as a favorite Black history leader and participate in a school-wide hallway walk to honor these important figures.
To ensure this celebration remains respectful and meaningful, we ask that all attire be appropriate, respectful, and related to a real Black history leader. Classroom teachers may request to review student attire in advance for approval. Students who arrive dressed inappropriately will not be able to participate in the walk.
This event is meant to honor and celebrate Black history, and we appreciate your support in maintaining a respectful learning environment. All students are welcome to attend and participate. Parents are invited to attend.
This Event will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 202,6 at 9:00 am. Students will walk through the halls at CPS and then return to class.
To ensure this celebration remains respectful and meaningful, we ask that all attire be appropriate, respectful, and related to a real Black history leader. Classroom teachers may request to review student attire in advance for approval. Students who arrive dressed inappropriately will not be able to participate in the walk.
This event is meant to honor and celebrate Black history, and we appreciate your support in maintaining a respectful learning environment. All students are welcome to attend and participate. Parents are invited to attend.
This Event will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 202,6 at 9:00 am. Students will walk through the halls at CPS and then return to class.
Clubs
February is Black History Month — a time to honor history, celebrate culture, and uplift excellence past and present.
REMINDER FOR TODAY: COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES (THURSDAY)
Hosted by Hope Public Schools
Good morning, Hope!
Today is Open House day, and we invite our community to come tour our campuses, see current conditions firsthand, and learn how the proposed millage could help improve safety, building conditions, and learning environments for our students.
Thursday, February 5
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary School
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Come walk the halls. See the classrooms. Learn what’s possible for our students and schools.
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¡Hope — hoy es el día!
Acompáñenos a nuestras Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas comunitarias:
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Venga a conocer nuestras escuelas y aprender cómo el millaje propuesto podría apoyar ambientes de aprendizaje más seguros.
Apply Now for the Hope Collegiate Academy High School at UA Hope
HOPE, AR – February 4, 2026
The application to apply for the Hope Collegiate Academy is now open. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 1, 2026. 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-Texarkana’s Hope campus.
The Hope Collegiate Academy is a partnership between the Hope Public School District and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The academy provides students with a three-year curriculum that allows them the opportunity to complete a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. The collegiate academy saves students an average of $20,394 compared to the first two years at an Arkansas public four-year university.
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 1, 2026.
To apply, visit https://www.uaht.edu/academics/hope-collegiate-academy.php.
For questions about eligibility or a paper application, contact Heather Flowers, Hope Collegiate Academy Director, at heather.flowers@uaht.edu or 870-722-8129.
HOPE, AR – February 4, 2026
The application to apply for the Hope Collegiate Academy is now open. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 1, 2026. 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-Texarkana’s Hope campus.
The Hope Collegiate Academy is a partnership between the Hope Public School District and the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The academy provides students with a three-year curriculum that allows them the opportunity to complete a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. The collegiate academy saves students an average of $20,394 compared to the first two years at an Arkansas public four-year university.
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 1, 2026.
To apply, visit https://www.uaht.edu/academics/hope-collegiate-academy.php.
For questions about eligibility or a paper application, contact Heather Flowers, Hope Collegiate Academy Director, at heather.flowers@uaht.edu or 870-722-8129.
Spring Picture Day will be on March 6.
🎉 100 Days Smarter in Room 120! 🎉
Today we celebrated the 100th Day of School with colorful Fruit Loop necklaces and lots of hands-on learning! Our students used ten frames and different materials to build all the way to 100 — showing off their counting, teamwork, and creativity. What an amazing milestone! 💯🌈
#Room120 #100DaysSmarter #100thDayOfSchool #FruitLoopFun #HandsOnLearning #MathIsFun #TenFrames #EarlyLearners
#SchoolJoy
CORRECTION:
Hope Public Schools invites the community to upcoming Open Houses and a Community Conversation.
Come tour our campuses, see current conditions, and learn how the proposed millage could improve safety, classroom conditions, and learning environments for students.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Friday, February 6, 2026
9:00 AM – Yerger Middle School
11:00 AM – Hope High School
Monday, February 9, 2026
6:00 PM – Community Conversation at Hempstead Hall
Walk the halls. See the classrooms. Learn what’s possible.
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Hope Public Schools invita a la comunidad a nuestras Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas y a una Conversación Comunitaria.
Venga a recorrer nuestros campus, ver las condiciones actuales y aprender cómo el millaje propuesto podría mejorar la seguridad, las condiciones de los salones y los ambientes de aprendizaje para los estudiantes.
Jueves, 5 de febrero de 2026
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Viernes, 6 de febrero de 2026
9:00 AM – Yerger Middle School
11:00 AM – Hope High School
Lunes, 9 de febrero de 2026
6:00 PM – Conversación Comunitaria en Hempstead Hall
Recorra nuestras escuelas. Vea los salones. Conozca lo que es posible.
Hope Public Schools invites the community to upcoming Open Houses and a Community Conversation.
Come tour our campuses, see current conditions, and learn how the proposed millage could improve safety, classroom conditions, and learning environments for students.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Friday, February 6, 2026
9:00 AM – Yerger Middle School
11:00 AM – Hope High School
Monday, February 9, 2026
6:00 PM – Community Conversation at Hempstead Hall
Walk the halls. See the classrooms. Learn what’s possible.
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Hope Public Schools invita a la comunidad a nuestras Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas y a una Conversación Comunitaria.
Venga a recorrer nuestros campus, ver las condiciones actuales y aprender cómo el millaje propuesto podría mejorar la seguridad, las condiciones de los salones y los ambientes de aprendizaje para los estudiantes.
Jueves, 5 de febrero de 2026
9:00 AM – Clinton Primary
12:00 PM – Beryl Henry Elementary
Viernes, 6 de febrero de 2026
9:00 AM – Yerger Middle School
11:00 AM – Hope High School
Lunes, 9 de febrero de 2026
6:00 PM – Conversación Comunitaria en Hempstead Hall
Recorra nuestras escuelas. Vea los salones. Conozca lo que es posible.
Hope Public Schools invites the community to upcoming Open Houses and a Community Conversation.
Come tour our campuses, see current conditions, and learn how the proposed millage could improve safety, classrooms, and learning environments for students.
Wednesday, February 5
Clinton Primary
Beryl Henry Elementary
Thursday, February 6
Yerger Middle School
Hope High School
Monday, February 9
Community Conversation
Walk the halls. See the classrooms. Learn what’s possible.
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Hope Public Schools invita a la comunidad a nuestras Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas y Conversación Comunitaria.
Venga a recorrer nuestros campus, ver las condiciones actuales y aprender cómo el millaje propuesto podría mejorar la seguridad, los salones y los ambientes de aprendizaje.
Miércoles, 5 de febrero
Clinton Primary
Beryl Henry Elementary
Jueves, 6 de febrero
Yerger Middle School
Hope High School
Lunes, 9 de febrero
Conversación Comunitaria
Recorra nuestras escuelas. Vea los salones. Conozca lo que es posible.
Come tour our campuses, see current conditions, and learn how the proposed millage could improve safety, classrooms, and learning environments for students.
Wednesday, February 5
Clinton Primary
Beryl Henry Elementary
Thursday, February 6
Yerger Middle School
Hope High School
Monday, February 9
Community Conversation
Walk the halls. See the classrooms. Learn what’s possible.
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Hope Public Schools invita a la comunidad a nuestras Jornadas de Puertas Abiertas y Conversación Comunitaria.
Venga a recorrer nuestros campus, ver las condiciones actuales y aprender cómo el millaje propuesto podría mejorar la seguridad, los salones y los ambientes de aprendizaje.
Miércoles, 5 de febrero
Clinton Primary
Beryl Henry Elementary
Jueves, 6 de febrero
Yerger Middle School
Hope High School
Lunes, 9 de febrero
Conversación Comunitaria
Recorra nuestras escuelas. Vea los salones. Conozca lo que es posible.
Thank you for supporting our school!
Due to areas of our district still being covered in ice, all afterschool clubs will not meet until further notice. The safety of our students is our top priority. Clubs will resume once conditions improve and all areas are safely accessible for drop-off. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Our schools, our buildings, our future — it starts with being registered.
Before any local decision is made, the first step is simple: make sure you’re registered to vote. If you’re not registered by the deadline, you may not be able to participate.
Being registered ensures you receive accurate information about voting dates, early voting opportunities, and polling locations. It’s the first step in staying informed and engaged in the issues that shape our local schools.
Check your voter registration status (takes 1–2 minutes):
Check online (fastest):
https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/VoterView
(Confirm your registration, address, and polling location.)
Register or check in person:
Hempstead County Clerk’s Office
2 00 E. 3rd Street
Hope, AR 71801
Check by phone:
(870) 777-2241
Important dates (2026):
Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026
Early Voting Begins: Monday, February 17, 2026
Election Day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Once registered, community members will have the opportunity to participate in a Hope Public Schools millage election focused on addressing critical facility needs across the district — ensuring our children learn in warm, safe, and dry school buildings.
The proposal includes:
• School safety and security improvements
• Modernizing aging classrooms and learning spaces
• Addressing long-deferred facility repairs that impact daily instruction
Learn more about the millage:
https://www.hpsdistrict.org/millage
Hope Public Schools remains committed to providing clear, factual information so families and community members can stay informed and engaged.
Before any local decision is made, the first step is simple: make sure you’re registered to vote. If you’re not registered by the deadline, you may not be able to participate.
Being registered ensures you receive accurate information about voting dates, early voting opportunities, and polling locations. It’s the first step in staying informed and engaged in the issues that shape our local schools.
Check your voter registration status (takes 1–2 minutes):
Check online (fastest):
https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/VoterView
(Confirm your registration, address, and polling location.)
Register or check in person:
Hempstead County Clerk’s Office
2 00 E. 3rd Street
Hope, AR 71801
Check by phone:
(870) 777-2241
Important dates (2026):
Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026
Early Voting Begins: Monday, February 17, 2026
Election Day: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Once registered, community members will have the opportunity to participate in a Hope Public Schools millage election focused on addressing critical facility needs across the district — ensuring our children learn in warm, safe, and dry school buildings.
The proposal includes:
• School safety and security improvements
• Modernizing aging classrooms and learning spaces
• Addressing long-deferred facility repairs that impact daily instruction
Learn more about the millage:
https://www.hpsdistrict.org/millage
Hope Public Schools remains committed to providing clear, factual information so families and community members can stay informed and engaged.
SCHOOL RESUMES — MONDAY, February 2, 2026
Hope Public Schools will resume classes tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026.
While conditions have improved across much of the district, some rural and countryside areas may still have ice. Our teams will continue monitoring those areas closely.
District crews have been working across all campuses to remove thick layers of ice from bus lines, car lines, and parking lots in preparation for students and staff returning.
If there are safety concerns in your area and you feel you cannot safely get your student to school, please contact your individual campus directly.
We encourage everyone to:
Use caution while traveling
Take your time and avoid rushing
Expect buses to run slightly later than normal as drivers operate at slower speeds
Drive slowly and carefully when dropping off students
Our overall message is simple: be safe and arrive safely.
We will continue monitoring conditions and will provide updates across all platforms.
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REGRESO A CLASES — LUNES 2 DE FEBRERO DE 2026
Hope Public Schools reanudará clases mañana, lunes 2 de febrero de 2026.
Aunque las condiciones han mejorado en gran parte del distrito, algunas áreas rurales todavía pueden tener hielo. Nuestro equipo continuará monitoreando esas zonas.
Los equipos del distrito han estado trabajando en todos los campus para retirar capas gruesas de hielo de áreas de autobuses, filas de autos y estacionamientos, preparando el regreso de estudiantes y personal.
Si existen preocupaciones de seguridad en su área y siente que no puede llevar a su estudiante de manera segura, por favor comuníquese directamente con su campus.
Les pedimos que:
Viajen con precaución
No se apresuren
Tengan en cuenta que los autobuses pueden llegar un poco más tarde de lo normal
Manejen despacio al dejar a los estudiantes
Nuestro mensaje principal es simple: manténganse seguros y lleguen con bien.
Seguiremos monitoreando las condiciones y compartiremos actualizaciones en todas las plataformas.
Hope Public Schools will resume classes tomorrow, Monday, February 2, 2026.
While conditions have improved across much of the district, some rural and countryside areas may still have ice. Our teams will continue monitoring those areas closely.
District crews have been working across all campuses to remove thick layers of ice from bus lines, car lines, and parking lots in preparation for students and staff returning.
If there are safety concerns in your area and you feel you cannot safely get your student to school, please contact your individual campus directly.
We encourage everyone to:
Use caution while traveling
Take your time and avoid rushing
Expect buses to run slightly later than normal as drivers operate at slower speeds
Drive slowly and carefully when dropping off students
Our overall message is simple: be safe and arrive safely.
We will continue monitoring conditions and will provide updates across all platforms.
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REGRESO A CLASES — LUNES 2 DE FEBRERO DE 2026
Hope Public Schools reanudará clases mañana, lunes 2 de febrero de 2026.
Aunque las condiciones han mejorado en gran parte del distrito, algunas áreas rurales todavía pueden tener hielo. Nuestro equipo continuará monitoreando esas zonas.
Los equipos del distrito han estado trabajando en todos los campus para retirar capas gruesas de hielo de áreas de autobuses, filas de autos y estacionamientos, preparando el regreso de estudiantes y personal.
Si existen preocupaciones de seguridad en su área y siente que no puede llevar a su estudiante de manera segura, por favor comuníquese directamente con su campus.
Les pedimos que:
Viajen con precaución
No se apresuren
Tengan en cuenta que los autobuses pueden llegar un poco más tarde de lo normal
Manejen despacio al dejar a los estudiantes
Nuestro mensaje principal es simple: manténganse seguros y lleguen con bien.
Seguiremos monitoreando las condiciones y compartiremos actualizaciones en todas las plataformas.
100th Day of School is now Tuesday, February 3!
