Hope High Skills USA members are outside Atwoods in Hope having a hot dog fundraiser for their state conference fees! These hardworking students have raised nearly 40% of their costs thanks to the support of this awesome community.
STUDENTS! The annual FREE Fishing Derby will be on Saturday, March 22, from 8am-Noon at Huckabee Lake and Hope Fair Park. It's open to all students 18 years old and younger. Participants who are 16 years old and younger must possess a valid fishing license. There will be loaner fishing supplies while they last! For more information, contact CPL Deam at jdean@hopearkansas.net - This event is hosted by the Hope Police Department!
The Hope Magnet Program took HHS Students to Little Rock for HBCU College Tour supported by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity inc. There were 16 colleges present. The students seemed to favor Southern University in Baton Rouge, Wiley College, UAPB, and Grambling State University. It was a great experience for our students. One of our students, Shy’Anna Farris, applied at Southern University and was accepted!!
Magnet is excited to be able to offer these opportunities for our students. Sheila Hopson and Chatorie Terrell were there to help the students find suitable universities.
"Spring Break starts TODAY! 🌞✌️ But first—sports, percussion, and Winterguard are in action tonight, plus Parent-Teacher Conferences and an early dismissal today! Get all the details in today’s Bobcat News! 🎥👇 #BobcatNews #HHS #SpringBreak" https://youtu.be/0qL4ApWcO0s
Students from Hope Public Schools are in Hot Springs for the annual EASTCon Conference. EAST provides hands-on, real-world problem-solving and community involvement to students at all grade levels within the district. EASTCon showcases projects developed by EAST students from around the nation! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
"Spring Break is almost here! ☀️⏳ Watch today’s update now! 🎥👇 #BobcatNews #HHS" https://youtu.be/-2AEX_cdA1M
REMINDER: Students will dismiss early on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Clinton Primary School will dismiss at 1:00pm and the other campuses will dismiss around 1:20pm. NO SCHOOL FRIDAY! Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 3:30pm-7:30pm on Thursday.
Ag mechanics students learned basic maintenance of small gas engines, and lawn mower safety. Students learned basic engine components, engine fluids, and the operation of a zero turn mower. They learned how to change the oil, spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, and oil filter.
Isabelle Barnett entered into the 2025 Young Artist Exhibit Competition. Over 300 pieces were entered into the competition and only 60 pieces were chosen in the state of Arkansas. She was one of the finalists chosen and her artwork will be displayed in the Arkansas Governor's Mansion in Little Rock, AR.
Title of Painting: "Natural Inhabitants at the Capitol"
Description: My piece includes a frame of apple blossoms (Arkansas state flower), two deer (Arkansas state animal), and the capitol building that resides in Little Rock.
Medium: acrylic gouache and graphite
Dimensions: 18x24 inch canvas
Join Mycah, Ella, and Priscilla as they take you through their unique schedule, balancing high school and college courses while managing hobbies and social life. Hear from fellow Collegiate Academy students and professors about their experiences and what makes this program special! #ALLIN #GoBobcats #HopeForTheFuture #HopeCollegiateAcademy
📺 Watch now! 📺 https://youtu.be/N5_lMdHwXZ4
REMINDER: The Bobcat Travel Club will host an Online Dessert Auction this Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 8:30 am until 6:30 pm through its Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573748533893). Items will be posted to the page and individuals may bid during the auction times. Note: Winning bids can be paid in person when the desserts are picked up from the Hope High School Counselors Office and must be picked up no later than 7:00 pm on March 20 from the Counselors Office. More information can be found on the Bobcat Travel Club page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573748533893
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Hope Collegiate Academy interest meeting tonight (Tuesday, March 18) at 6PM! Meeting will take place at Hempstead Hall. Parents of 9th Graders are encouraged to attend.
Big night for Bobcat sports, important meetings for 8th & 9th graders, and our EAST students are off to EASTCon! Plus, spring break is almost here—let’s finish strong! 🏆📚🎉 Watch today’s update now! 🎥👇 #BobcatNews #ALLIN #GoBobcats #HopeForTheFuture https://youtu.be/durJjoJjd5E
The recent Magnet Fair was a HUGE success!! Thanks to the students, parents, teachers, and staff who came out to experience the amazing things happening at Hope Public Schools! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
Bobcats are celebrating St. Patrick's Day in style! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
On March 12th, 2025, both the Hope Symphonic Band and Hope Concert Band earned high honors at the annual concert assessment at Lake Hamilton High School. The Hope Concert Band received a prestigious composite score of 1 (Superior Rating) on stage, showcasing their exceptional performance, and a 2 (Excellent Rating) in sight reading. Meanwhile, the Hope Symphonic Band achieved an impressive feat, earning straight 1s, the highest score possible, in both their stage performance and sight reading, underscoring their mastery and dedication. These achievements reflect the hard work and talent of both bands, solidifying their reputation for musical excellence!
The Hope Symphonic Band earned the schools first sweepstakes in decades and has earned a spot at the ASBOA State Concert Contest. State will be held at Jonesboro High School on April 17th, 2025. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Clinton Primary School will dismiss at 1:00pm and other campuses will dismiss roughly 15 minutes later. Please check with your student's teacher regarding conference times. #ALLIN #GoBobcats
Ty Clayton and Isaiah Crocker competed Friday at United Welding Institute for the senior welding competition. Isaiah placed in the top 30! Ty placed in the top 100 out of all the seniors competing from as far away as Lake Charles Louisiana. Both of our students each received $1000 scholarship! #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
Hope Public Schools hosted the 2025 Hope-Hempstead County Leadership Class for their Education Day. As part of this 6 month program, the Leadership Class of 2025 toured Garrett Memorial Christian School, Yerger Middle School, Hope High School Agri Shop, and learned about the UAHT Hope Collegiate Academy, Secondary Career Center and Concurrent Credit programs. The day ended with a tour of the 3rd grade through 12th grade EAST program displays and information about the HPS Magnet Fair/EXPO. Dr. Carol Ann Duke, H-HC Leadership Class of 2024, served as the tour guide and the District provided breakfast and lunch. Hope Public Schools is proud to serve as a Presenting Sponsor for the Class of 2025.
Yesterday, The Sound of Hope traveled to Lake Hamilton for their Region Assessment Concert, the musical equivalent of state testing.
🎶 Concert Band earned a Composite One with ratings of One, One, Two!
🎶 Symphonic Band achieved a Sweepstakes One, the highest possible rating, qualifying them for State in Jonesboro this April!
👏 Huge congratulations to these hardworking students for their dedication and excellence! More details on State to come!
A special thanks to the talented and amazing clinicians who helped us throughout the concert season, ensuring we sounded our very best:
Dr. Motley, Dr. Feller, Gary Meggs, Dr. Popp, JP Wilson, Cody Ford, Robert Hesse, Dr. Thayer, Dr. Fullers and Nevada Mills. Your guidance and expertise made all the difference! 🎶✨
#ALLIN #GoBobcats #HopeForTheFuture
