
Congratulations to Mayra Garcia! She recently finished her Bachelors in Liberal Studies (with a concentration in education) from Reach University. She shares that she has also "booked her Middle School Mathematics Praxis for January 2024." She hopes to enroll in the ArPEP program to finish her licensure. "I am so excited to finally reach a new milestone in my career and pray I am the best teacher for my future students," she said.


Congratulations to each of our staff members who have completed and/or renewed their National Board Certified Teacher Certification! Lynda Cole, Mandy Bush, Kathy Knight As we learn of others also reaching this accomplishment, we will share those as well! We will be sharing more graduations and other accomplishments of HPS staff as well! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture


Ms. Sheila Hopson earned her Ed Leadership Degree from SAU!
We will be sharing more graduations and other accomplishments of HPS staff as well!
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Congratulations to Dr. Carla Narlesky who earned her Ed.D from Arkansas State University!
We will be sharing more graduations and other accomplishments of HPS staff as well!
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Brittany Carr shared that students "spent the day (Monday, Dec 18) making Gingerbread Houses and Candy Cane ornaments out of beads! They turned out great and the kids had so much fun making them. These will be great memories for parents to keep for years to come!" #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Congratulations to Clinton Primary teacher Mrs. J. Gulley! She graduated with her Masters in Education from Southern Arkansas University on Friday, December 15th @ 2pm!
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Clinton Primary dismissal will begin at 1:00 Monday-Wednesday


Merry Christmas from the HPS Technology Department!
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From Casey Schoenberger: Jennifer Gentry, author of Shoes On, has spent two days with our students sharing her book and talking about how to become an author.
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Thanks to Ashlea Stewart for sending pics of the Clinton Primary School Christmas Program! The students did an amazing job and there was great support from the community!





Thank you to Webb Surveying for the delicious cookies from The Picket Fence!

Student Early Dismissal Information:
Students will have early dismissal next week. Students will leave early Monday - Wednesday, December 18-20. Clinton Primary will dismiss at 1pm and all other campuses will dismiss at 1:20pm.
Any questions should be directed to the campus main office.


There is no Medical Provider today (December 12). The Nurse and Provider are attending a last minute providers meeting this afternoon.


Students at CPS show off their Christmas shirts and socks during holiday spirit week! Photos provided by Brittany Carr!

TONIGHT’S SCHOOL BOARD MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE HOPE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM AT 5:30PM
We apologize for any confusion.


No medical provider or nurse this Friday the 15th.
The Clinic will be closed Dec. 21 to Jan 2nd. If our patients need an appointment they can contact the Hope Family Center on Main St. They also have Late Night Clinics on Monday and Tuesday by APPOINTMENT ONLY to schedule with them after 5:00 please contact them at: (870)-777-8420



The Hope Public Schools band program will have our annual Christmas Concert at Hempstead Hall on Tuesday 12-12-2023. The concert starts at 6:00!
We will have these groups performing:
6th grade band
YMS 7th grade band
HAPS 7th grade band
8th grade band
High School band
We look forward to seeing you all there!


Christmas Spirit Week is next week! See picture for information.



The Hope Public School District School Board will meet on Tuesday, December 12, at 5:30pm. The public is invited. The agenda is as follows:
(1) Call to Order
(2) Reports
(2.a) Approval of Minutes
(2.b) Approval of Expenditures
(2.c) Superintendent's Report
(2.c.1) Superintendent Recognitions and Awards
(2.c.2) HS Presentation
(3) Unfinished Business
(4) New Business
(4.a)Furniture Quotes for Digital Cinema (Action)
(4.b) NIET Invoice
(4.c) Digital Effect Quote (Action)
(5) Other
(5.a) Facilities Rental Request (Action)
(5.b) Student Hearing (Action)
(6) Personnel
(6.a) December Personnel Packet (Action)
(7) Adjournment


From Mrs. Karber: The Grace Life Fellowship is a consistent monthly donor to the food bank and clothes closet at CPS. We would like to express our gratitude for their support of our students in need! Photo is of their generous donation 12/7/23.
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