A special thank you to everyone who participated in our shoe drive! 👟❤️ Your generosity and support truly make a difference for our students and families. We are so grateful for such a caring and giving community!

#ThankYou #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #ClintonPrimary
3 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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Ms. Bowden and Mr. Green’s classes celebrated in a big way with a pizza party after being named the top contributors in our recent food drive! 🍕🎉 Thanks to the incredible generosity of our students, nearly 200 canned goods were collected to support the Hope Evening Lions food pantry. We are so proud of these classes for showing what it means to give back and make a difference in our community! 💛👏
3 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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🎶✨ Fourth Grade Shines Bright! ✨🎶

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
3 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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🎉 Woohoo! Our 4th grade team won Battle of the Books at the Co-op today! 📚🏆 Congratulations to all of our amazing teams who competed—we are so proud of your hard work, teamwork, and love of reading. Way to go! 💙
3 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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Good luck to our 4th graders competing in Battle of the Books today!
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Congratulations to the March Employees of the Month!

3 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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Hope to see everyone there!
3 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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Hope Public Schools is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our student performers at the recent state competition held prior to Spring Break.

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
3 months ago, Tony McClain
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The Hope BotCats are making moves on the state and regional stage 🤖🔥

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
3 months ago, Tony McClain
robThe Hope BotCats are making moves on the state and regional stage 🤖🔥  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
Make plans to attend!
3 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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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 🌟

4 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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Make plans to attend the Fishing Derby this weekend!
4 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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Fishing Derby this Saturday!
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Hope Public Schools will have an early dismissal on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

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.
4 months ago, Tony McClain
Good afternoon,  This is a reminder that Hope Public Schools will have an early dismissal on Thursday, March 19, 2026.  Clinton Primary School (CPS): 1:00 PM  All other campuses: 1:20 PM  Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Please ensure classrooms and conference schedules are prepared to support families during this time.  Thank you for your continued commitment to our students and families.
Last day to shop the Book Fair!
4 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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Bobcat Clinic Offering Extended Hours

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.
4 months ago, Tony McClain
The Hurricane Challenge Continues! 🌪️🔧

Students recently put their structures to the test as part of their Designing for Weather Hazards STEAM activity. To make the challenge even more exciting, AP Pam Harris added a special twist by bringing in her leaf blower to simulate powerful hurricane-force winds.

Students gathered with anticipation as the “leaf blower hurricane” blasted against their carefully built structures. When a few small pieces flew off, students gasped and laughed, but the excitement only grew as they watched to see what would happen next.

Despite the strong gusts, the main structures remained standing, showing the strength of the students’ designs and their understanding of how buildings can be constructed to withstand severe weather.

This hands-on experience helped students see how engineering, design, and problem-solving play an important role in protecting structures during hurricanes while making learning both engaging and fun.

#ClintonPrimary #STEAMLearning #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #CPSProud 🌟
4 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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The Spring Book Fair isn’t over yet! 📚✨

We still have 4 more days of shopping next week, so there’s plenty of time to find some great books. Don’t forget—you can also shop online or set up an eWallet for your child to make in-person shopping quick and easy.

The Book Fair will also be open from 3:30–6:00 PM next Thursday during Parent-Teacher Conferences, so be sure to stop by while you’re at the school!

Start here 👇
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/clintonprimaryschool

#SpringBookFair #ClintonPrimary #ReadersAreLeaders #BookFairFun #CPSReads 📖🌟
4 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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Designing for Weather Hazards: An Engaging STEAM Experience 🌪️🔧

Magnet proudly supported Mrs. Kayla Bowden’s class in an exciting STEAM activity using the Designing for Weather Hazards curriculum. This hands-on lesson gave students the opportunity to explore engineering concepts while using creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Students were challenged to design and build structures that could withstand hurricane-force winds. Before building, they spent time planning, discussing ideas, and developing strategies for their designs. Using a variety of materials, students constructed their structures and carefully considered how to make them strong and stable.

To test their designs, Mrs. Bowden used a fan and hair dryer to simulate hurricane winds. Students watched closely to see how their structures performed and discussed which designs were successful and which might need improvement. This testing phase encouraged critical thinking about design, structure, and the forces of nature.

This activity was both engaging and educational, showing how Magnet’s STEAM initiative can be integrated into everyday classroom learning. Through hands-on exploration, students experienced the power of “learning by doing” while applying science, engineering, and creative thinking to solve a real-world problem.

#ClintonPrimary #STEAMLearning #MagnetProgram #FutureEngineers #HandsOnLearning #CPSProud 🌟
4 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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Day 4 of our Spring Book Fair and it’s going great! 📚✨

There’s still time to shop for some amazing books. The last day to shop is March 19, so don’t miss out!

You can also shop online anytime, and don’t forget to set up your child’s eWallet to make in-person shopping quick and easy.

Start here 👇
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/clintonprimaryschool

Thank you for supporting our readers! ❤️📖

#SpringBookFair #ClintonPrimary #ReadersAreLeaders #BookFairFun #CPSReads
4 months ago, Casey Schoenberger
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