Dear Teachers,
As Teacher Appreciation Week begins, we express our deepest gratitude for the profound impact you've had on our students’ lives. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to nurturing young minds shape not only their intellect but also their character and spirit.
In your classrooms, you cultivate curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster a love for learning. You are mentors, guides, and champions, steering students through challenges and celebrating their triumphs with your unwavering support.
Thank you for everything you do, today and every day.
With deepest appreciation,
Hope Public Schools

The Hope High Junior and Senior girls faced each other in a basketball match on Thursday for the annual Powderpuff game! The Juniors came out strong and never looked back. They ended up besting the Seniors by more than 30 points!
At halftime, the ninth grade boys took on the tenth grade boys in a free throw shootout. The 10th graders scored 28 baskets, beating the 9th graders who had 18.
Students were treated to chicken sandwiches, fries, and drinks. Thanks to Sheila Hopson, Kelly Muldrew, and the coaches, administrators and staff who helpd put this event on for the students!
#GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
Congratulations to the Bobcats and Ladycats soccer teams!! Both squads are headed to the State Soccer Tournament as 4th seeds! The tournament starts on Thursday, May 9, at Robinson in Little Rock. Let's Go Bobcats and Ladycats!
#GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Photos from the recent State Track Meet! Though things didn't quite go as well as hoped, coach Clark says, "(the team) got some good experience coming back next year." #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

The Hope Public Schools Spring Concert will be held at Hempstead Hall on May 7, 2024!
The concert starts at 6:30 PM.
Performances By:
High School Jazz band
6th grade band
YMS 7th grade band
HAPS 7th grade band
High School Saxophone Quartet
8th grade band
High School Concert band
High School Symphonic band

Brency Cabriales and Antoine Walker Jr. will be honored at the Arkansas Governor's Scholastic Honors Day ceremony on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Governor's Mansion in Little Rock! Scholastic Honors Day recognizes Arkansas' best and brightest students in the state. Congratulations to these Bobcats!!
#GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Students enrolled in the Take Flight program were recently honored in a dedicated graduation ceremony at Hempstead Hall. These students were part of a comprehensive dyslexia intervention curriculum that helped them succeed in their coursework. We are so proud and excited for these wonderful students! Special thanks to the therapists, teachers, and parents who have worked hard to help these students achieve this accomplishment! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture


Happy Principal Appreciation Day! Thank you so much to our dedicated leadership who work hard each and every day for the betterment of our students, teachers, staff, and community! Be sure to reach out and express your gratitude to one of our Principals today! #GoBobcats #ALLIN

School Lunch Heroes are the ZEST! To celebrate #SchoolLunchHeroDay, let's give a shout-out to all our heroes sharing their passion, and making cafeterias a happy place for students across the country! Join us in ANY CAMPUS cafeteria on May 2nd to celebrate with your favorite Lunch Hero!
#SchoolLunchHeroDay

HOPE, AR - Monday, April 29, 2024. There will be two separate called board meetings held on Monday, April 29, 2024. Both will take place at the Hope Administration Building at 117 E. 2nd Street, Hope, AR. The first will take place at 3:00pm and the second will begin at 5:00pm.
Agenda for 3:00pm:
(1) Call to Order
(2) New Business
(2.a) Agri Building
(2.a.1) School Board Interviews
(2.a.2) School Choice
(2.a.3) Student Hearing
(3) Adjournment
Agenda for 5:00pm:
(1) Call to Order
(2) Personnel
(3) Adjournment
From Magnet Coordinator Anna Gillingham, “On Wednesday, students from HHS attend UAHT’s "Be a Model, Break the Mold" event. This was a wonderful event that exposed our students to the different pathways UAHT has to offer and we appreciate them hosting us!”
#GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture










The Ladycats are all decked out in their PINK uniforms to help raise awareness for cancer research!
#GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Congratulations to Eddrick Lard Jr and Kyle Whiteman for signing on to their respective colleges with basketball scholarships! We wish them the best as they head into the next phase of their academic and athletic journeys!
#GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture




Students in Matha Wake's Work-Based Learning (WBL) classes attended a Job Fair at Hempstead Hall today! They asked area businesses about positions, qualifications, and available positions. Many different employers showed up to meet with the students including Walmart, Rainbow of Challenges, SWARK.today, Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative, Farmer's Bank, Taco Bell, Hope Fire Department, Domtar, Manpower Staffing, LifeNet Ambulatory Services, HeBrews 11 & 1, Texas Department of Law Enforcement, and others. The visits focused on students aged 16 and above as they prepare for summer work and/or post-graduation employment.
#GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture



Let's celebrate and cheer on these Bobcats and Lady Bobcat Track athletes who are STATE BOUND in Pocahontas! The state track meet will take place on April 30. State qualifiers are De Vante Jones-110 Hurdles, Noah Cheatham-100 M Dash, 4x400 Relay: Charles Ford, Eddrick Lard, Kelson White, Kyle Whiteman, Kyle Whiteman-Long Jump, Kyle Whiteman-High Jump, Zyun Brown- Long Jump, and TyAsia Eason-High Jump!
CONGRATULATIONS! We wish them the best at STATE!!
#GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

RODEO WEEKEND!! This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, (April 25, 26, and 27) enjoy the FFA Rodeo! Come out to the Fair Park Coliseum for bull riding, breakaway, barrel racing, bareback riding, mutton bustin, and so much more!
Tickets are $5.00 and events start at 7:00pm!


Enjoy some pictures from the 2024 Prom held this past weekend! Students enjoyed the ROARING 20's theme and crowned Antoine Walker Jr as King and Brency Cabriales as Queen! Congratulations to these two!
Special thanks to Sheila Hopson for sending pics and providing information. Thanks to the folks who helped make this extravaganza happen!
Decorations - Sherese Phillips
Food - Racheal Turner
Pictures - Alan Flenory & Kirby Bradley







Happy Administrative Professionals Day!! Be sure to let our secretaries and clerks know how much you appreciate the work they do for our schools!! 🥰🎈📣

MISSING IMPORTANT SCHOOL INFO? STAY UP-TO-DATE!! The Hope Public Schools app will keep you up-to-date on news, updates, and events happening at the district and each campus! Choose which campus(es) to follow and get notifications on your device when something new is posted! The app is FREE for iPhone and Android users.
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Congratulations to Victor Serrano, Anthony Rodriguez, Milton Silva, Antoine Walker and Aaliyah Washington who signed with Henderson State University! Congratulations to these amazing Bobcats band students!!







