Last week, Hope Education Association President Corliss Stucke, visited the different campuses passing out something meaningful to all classified employees that are members of HEA! All of the ESP (educational support professional) day was Wednesday November 20th 2024, so he passed out certificates to all ESP.
Ask Corliss Stuckey how to become a member of HEA! Email: corliss.stuckey@hpsdistrict.org

Last week, Hope High School celebrated "Undercover Spirit Week" where teachers and staff dressed in themes without disclosing what the themes were to the students! So much fun! Friday was "Dress As Your Favorite Holiday Day!" Thanks to Teresa James for the great pics and info! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture










Last week, Hope High School celebrated "Undercover Spirit Week" where teachers and staff dressed in themes without disclosing what the themes were to the students! So much fun! Thursday was "Anything But a Cup Day!" Thanks to Teresa James for the great pics and info! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Last week, Hope High School celebrated "Undercover Spirit Week" where teachers and staff dressed in themes without disclosing what the themes were to the students! So much fun! Wednesday was "Socks, Sandals, or Slides!" Thanks to Teresa James for the great pics and info! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture




Last week, Hope High School celebrated "Undercover Spirit Week" where teachers and staff dressed in themes without disclosing what the themes were to the students! So much fun! Tuesday was "Flannel Day!" Thanks to Teresa James for the great pics and info! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture









Have presents you need wrapped and don't feel like doing it yourself? The Bobcat World Travelers Club would love to! We are wrapping up gifts this holiday season as a fundraiser to help our kids experience travel without having to worry about the cost.
Dates available: November 30, December 7, and December 21. Wrapping is available from 10a-2pm in High School Room S6 (Science Building Room 6).
For more information, contact Raina Ghormley at 209-718-0146.
Services done by donation*

The Henderson State University Jazz Band performed in the auditorium this morning!


Come out to the downtown area for fun Christmas activities!










Hope Public Schools will be CLOSED Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Enjoy the break! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture


Congratulations to everyone who received a Superintendent Award of Excellence during the November board meeting! Each month, teachers, classified staff, students, parents, and community members and organizations are recognized for their noteworthy contributions to Hope Public Schools! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

The HPS ESOL department traveled to Hot Springs to attend the 24th Annual ARKTESOL(Arkansas Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages) Conference. The team attended a variety of breakout sessions which included, The Intersection of Working Memory and Language: Knowledge Matters: The Importance of Building Knowledge for Multilingual Students, Strategies and Resources for teaching English Learners, and Empowering students by Leveraging Strengths to Meet the Grade Level Standards, just to name a few.
On Tuesday, our ESOL coordinator Ms. Laura Gray, attended the state Coordinator's conference. She attended sessions with the DESE director of Assessments, Office of Special Education, Advisor of School Libraries, DESE's Office of Gifted and Talented and, Dr. Alan Lytle, English Learner Assessment Specialist.
To close out the day, DESE's EL team including the State Director of ESOL PROGRAMS presented, Navigating the State ESOL Team's Digital Resources.
Ms. Gray, and the ESOL team is ready to put the new learning into action!

Hope High Principal Kimberly Dunham is all smiles showing off her footwear for "Socks and Slides Day!" Thanks to Renee Sells for snagging the pics! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture


There will be a baseball parent meeting on Friday, November 22, at 5:30pm in the Indoor Facility. For more info, contact coach Brandon Martindale - brandon.martindale@hpsdistrict.org. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture ⚾️🏟️📣

ATTENTION: The Bobcat Clinic will have NO Physical Services on Tuesday, November 19. Appointments can still be made for Wednesday, November 20 by calling (870) 722-2733.

Thanks to Coach Turner for sending these pics of the band in action!







UPDATED BAND SEND-OFF SCHEDULE: Please note the Band Send-Off for Tuesday morning has been updated to the following: HHS at 9:00am, CPS at 9:07am, YMS at 9:15, HAPS at 9:20am, BHE at 9:25am, and Downtown at 9:30am. If you plan to attend, please ARRIVE EARLY as these are approximate times. See you there!
ATTENTION: Tonight (Monday, November 11), the Sound of Hope band will be performing their show at Hammons Stadium starting at 6:30pm! Come out and watch the band practice their show before they head off to STATE on Tuesday!! Also be sure to look for our other announcement about a citywide send-off starting at 9:00am on Tuesday!

Finalized Schedule for State Send-Off for the "Sound of Hope" High School Marching Band
On Tuesday, November 12th, at 9:00 AM, the "Sound of Hope" High School Marching Band will depart for the State Marching Band Contest at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. They will be traveling through town, stopping at local schools and key areas, and we invite everyone to line the streets to show your support for the band on their journey to state!
EST Time of Arrival, Location, Area
9:00 AM HHS Inside the stadium
9:07 AM Clinton Primary Bus lane
9:15 AM HAPS staff parking lot/bus line
9:20 AM BHE Beryl Henry Bus line
9:25 AM Downtown(3rd and Main)
The streets heading that way
Please note that these are estimated times of arrival, and some flexibility may be needed. Thank you for your cooperation and support!
We look forward to seeing everyone there to cheer on the band and give them an enthusiastic send-off!

Hope High School students working with the virtual welder that was purchased with Carl Perkins funds. This simulator helps with muscle memory. It lets students practice before putting their hands and skills to the test on actual equipment. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture



FFA students traveled to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on Nov 7th for their Aquatic science day! Students got to see different equipment used to monitor aquatic life, learn about fish nutrition, meet professionals in numerous aquatic careers, and how to advance their interest in this field. Thanks to Ashley Rodden for info and pics!





