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From Bobcats Clinic: The US Department of Health & Human Services announces FREE at-home COVID-19 tests available through the US Postal Service. As of late September 2024, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here's what you need to know about your order: Each order includes #4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests (COVIDTests.gov has more details about at-home tests, including extended shelf life and updated expiration dates) Orders will ship free, starting September 30, 2024. NOTE: Some tests may show as "expired," but the FDA has extended those dates. Get yours from: https://special.usps.com/testkits

We are in the middle of celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15 each year! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

The Hope Magnet Program is teaming up with The Longest Day Alzheimer's Association for the "Longest Day" Charity Game on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Hammons Stadium! Help raise money for Alzheimer's research. Use the QR code below or visit this link: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/LongestDay2025/TheLongestDay?team_id=919069&pg=team&fr_id=18274 #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture #ENDALZ

CALLING ALL UNITED STATES MILITARY VETERANS W.J. CLINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL and the GT Department Calls All United States Military Veterans to Join Us! When----Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Where---W.J. Clinton Primary School Car Line Time--- 9:00 O’Clock AM Why---Recognition and Appreciation to our US Military Veterans “YOU ARE OUR HEROES” For information, please contact Terry Daniell terry.daniell@hpsdistrict.org

There will be a special called Board Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 12pm in the Administration Building located at 117 E. 2nd St, Hope, AR. The public is invited to attend. An agenda will be available once it is finalized.

We will not have a Physical Health Provider for the Bobcat Clinic on September 23 and September 24. Immunizations and behavioral health services are still available.

Join Hope High School's Blood Drive! Come out on Monday, September 30, between 10am and 3pm to donate blood at the High School Gymnasium! It's easy to pick a time slot by using the link - https://donor.lifeshare.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/269780

A lunar eclipse will be visible for people in Arkansas and Oklahoma on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. The partial eclipse will coincide with a full moon and a supermoon, which occurs when the moon is closest to Earth. Best Time To Watch The eclipse will begin at 7:41 p.m. Central Time, but it will be difficult to notice until the Earth's shadow starts to cover the top edge of the moon at 9:13 p.m. The eclipse will peak at 9:44 p.m. There could be clouds in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, but conditions will likely be clear enough to see the eclipse. The moon will finish exiting the full shadow at 10:16 p.m. and the partial shadow at 11:47 p.m. What Is A Lunar Eclipse? A lunar eclipse is when the moon passes into the Earth's shadow. This means that relatively little of the sun's light makes it to the moon. The sunlight that does make it to the lunar surface has passed through the Earth's atmosphere. This light is at a longer, redder wavelength, making the moon appear red. "It's as if all the world's sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the moon," according to NASA. https://www.4029tv.com/article/eclipse-supermoon-midwest-arkansas-oklahoma/62225254

SPIRIT WEEK for Hope Public Schools Homecoming is September 30 - October 4 with Homecoming taking place on Friday, October 4. We apologize for any confusion regarding spirit week activities. Thanks!

As the home football season continues, we want to remind everyone about student expectations. We encourage our students to show school spirit and support our team, but it’s important that they adhere to home game expectations: ⚫️ Students are not to loiter behind the bleachers. Our students are expected to remain seated in the stands during the game, except when going to the restroom or visiting the concession stand. 🔴Students cannot sit on the top three rows of the stands unless sitting with a parent. ⚪️All after school activities are schools functions therefore our students are to follow handbook expectations. Any student that does not follow expectations may be asked to leave the game and will be addressed the following school day. We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations with your child to ensure a fun and safe environment for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation! Go Bobcats!!

Regular Board Meeting Agenda Hope Public Schools High School 1700 South Main Hope, AR 71801 Tuesday, September 17, 2024 05:30 PM (1) Call to Order (2) Consent Agenda (2.a) Approval of Minutes (2.b) Approval of Expenditures (2.b.1) Budget Approval (2.c) Superintendent's Report (3) Unfinished Business (4) New Business (4.a) Agri FFA Trip Approval (4.b) Kinco Construction Management Updates on Agri Building (4.c) Kinco Yerger Gym Project Agreement (4.d) School Vehicle Bids (5) Other (5.a) Student Hearing (5.b) School Board Zoning Election Update (5.c) SPED Update (5.d) ARP ESSER Update (6) Personnel (6.a) September Personnel Packet (7) Adjournment

Hope Public Schools is excited to begin a new partnership with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to a select group of students at Hope High School. To take advantage of this opportunity, students must be in grades 10-12 and identified as a student with special needs or a 504 student. The Work-Based Learning Opportunities Leading to Future Employment (WOLF) will allow students to earn minimum wage while receiving hands-on learning opportunities and skills based training. Students will experience real-world employment tasks and situational learning opportunities. Our WOLF program will be held in conjunction with our already established Bobcats that Work Program. Mr. John Byers from Arkansas Rehabilitation Services will be at Hope High School on September 13, 2024 and September 17, 2024 from 9:00-2:00 to assist parents with the application process and to answer any questions regarding current and future benefits. Please sign the attached document indicating your level of interest in this program. Please respond by September 20, 2024. Thank you.

There will be a Patriot Day ceremony at the flagpole at Hope High School at 12pm today, September 11. The public is invited.

Join us in congratulating the 2024 Hope Public Schools Educator Hall of Fame inductees! In alphabetical order: Glenda Clark, Robert Hesse, Darryl Muldrew, Alma Phillips, and Pal Whitmarsh. Join us on Friday, October 18, 2024, for the induction ceremony at 2pm at the Bank of Tom Bean (on Hervey Street) and the on-field presentation before the Bobcats football game that night starting at 6:20pm. We'll share more information as the ceremony dates get closer, so MARK YOUR CALENDARS! CONGRATULATIONS to these former Bobcats educators!!

Magnet Coordinators and EAST Facilitators had an amazing day of Glowforge training with our dedicated teachers. A huge thank you to Jason Blake for his expertise and support in helping us master this fantastic tool. We’re excited to bring our new skills into the classroom and inspire creativity among our students!

So much fun at the 2024 Back to School Bash! Thanks to EVERYONE who came out for food, fun, and prizes! Enjoy these collages of the people, presentations, and partying! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

There will be no school on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. Students will also be out on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. This includes students at CATS. 🏫📘📓 Staff will report to campuses on Tuesday for Professional Development. 🖊️🎓📖 #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Be sure to show your BOBCAT PRIDE on Tuesday, August 27! Come out to the Back-to-School Bash wearing your favorite Bobcats clothing, jewelry, and accessories! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Let's talk about EAST! EAST is an amazing opportunity for your child (at every Hope Public Schools campus) to learn how to solve problems in our school and community using technology and community resources! When they are not working on projects (solving problems), they are learning new technology, helping their peers, meeting with community partners, or learning basic skills such as sending an email. We are looking forward to seeing the amazing things students (3rd grade through 12th) are doing in Hope, AR!

Join us for the 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration on August 27, 2024! The event will take place at Hempstead Hall from 5pm - 7pm and feature food, fun, and student demonstrations focusing on STEM/STEAM activities! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture