Hope High School

High School progress reports will be mailed out tomorrow (Thursday, February 15).

Campuses will be CLOSED on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day. Note also that there will be NO CLASSES on Friday, February 16, for a school professional development day. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

Help us congratulate and celebrate the college football signing day for these two Bobcats! Ja'Kobi Scott (pictured, left) signed with Arkansas Baptist University and K'Darius Gulley signed with Henderson State University. A celebration took place in the High School gym in front of students with speeches from family, coaches and administration. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

HPS MAGNET PROGRAMS PRESENTS AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE CELEBRATION You are cordially invited to join us for a night of African American heritage celebration. Our celebration will include an art exhibit, cultural taste testing and student performances from all HPS schools. Hempstead Hall February 15th, 2023 4 PM- 7 PM with programs beginning at 5:30 Followed by a Black History Month Convocation: Keynote Speaker Dr. Pasty Hughey, Assistant Professor, Louisiana Tech University February 15th, 7:00-8:00 PM, Hempstead Hall, Spring Hill Suite Guest Choir: Corinth First Baptist Church

There is still time to sign up for the High school's "Guys in Ties" program. The 2nd meeting will take place Wednesday February 21st at 4:30pm. Food and drinks will be provided. Use the attached permission slip or contact Mr. Burton at the High School to receive one - 870-777-3451 ext 613.

For the month of February, we will not have a provider on site on February 16. The clinic will be CLOSED on February 19. If you need assistance or have questions, please call the clinic at 870-777-8420

There will be a special called board meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 9:00am in the Hope Administration Building. The public is invited to attend. The agenda is: (1) Call to Order (2)Reconfiguration (Action) ----- BHE ----- YMS ----- HAPS (3) Adjournment

Hope Public Schools requests your participation in helping us to decide the course of action the district will take regarding makeup days concerning school closer for the recent winter weather. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey: https://forms.gle/9Wrg6vCWs55FYcnv8

Permission slips went out Monday for our first Guys in Ties meeting which will be held this Wednesday, February 7th, at 4pm at the High School. If your son is interested and did not receive a permission slip, have them pick one up in Mr. Burton's office

From Dr. Linda Clark: The Hope School School District is excited to announce that we plan to apply for the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. With this grant, we hope to incorporate a program after school that includes positive activities to involve a variety of students, before and after-school programs to help our students with their studies, and prepare for ACT testing , enrichment activities on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. and summer school enrichment program, as well as offering parents and other community members a chance to utilize the schools’ computers and parental engagement opportunities. We hope that we receive this grant to allow our students and community the opportunities they deserve!

Hope High School recently hosted a resume workshop for our community where we provided resume assistance and mock interviews to prepare individuals for their future! Thank you to those who volunteered their time to help with this event.

SENIORS and parents of seniors: Herff Jones will be at Hope High School on Tuesday, February 6, from 11 am to 1 pm. This is the last chance to place orders for graduation items.

Teachers Support Teachers will recognize the Hope Public School Athletic Department during their 5th Annual Fundraising Gala on March 2, 2024. The event will take place at 6:30pm at the Arkansas Convention Center in Texarkana. Congratulations to our Athletic Department! Tickets are $40 per person or $500 per table. For more information, contact Juanita Harris at 501-295-7133 or by email at teacher.spprt.teachers@gmail.com. Tickets may be purchased by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-teachers-support-teachers-fundraising-gala-tickets-793912402367?aff=oddtdtcreator

Congratulations to Hope FFA Students! From Christina Smith, "The Hope FFA competed at the Sub Area Leadership Development Events. Their 8th grade Conducting Chapter Meeting team is advancing to District!" #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

There will be a special Called School Board Meeting on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 5:00pm in the Hope Administration Building. The public is invited to attend. The agenda is as follows: (1) Call to Order (2) Personnel (2.a) Teacher Hearing (3) Student Hearing (4) Adjournment

Hope High Agri Teacher Christina Smith shares: The junior and senior members of FFA, FCCLA, and FBLA attended a lovely dinner hosted by the Hempstead County 4-H extension and the Hempstead County Farm Bureau Women's committee. The students had previously attended etiquette training provided by the 4-H extension. It was a wonderful way for students to experience formal dining, practice networking with peers and showcase their brand new etiquette skills. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture

PRESENTED BY HPS MAGNET PROGRAMS & HHS PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT NEW YEAR, NEW RESUME Start 2024 off with a brand new resume with our resume workshop! Mock interviews will also be provided to help improve your interview skills to land you the new job you've been hoping for! SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3RD 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM HOPE HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA All students and parents are invited to attend this come and go resume workshop! Stop by any time between 10 AM and 2 PM FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT ANNA GILLINGHAM (ANNA. GILLINGHAM HPSDISTRICT. ORG) OR COACH KELLY MULDREW (KELLY.MULDREW@HPSDISTRICT.ORG)

On Thursday, the HHS Magnet Team hosted the RRCU Reality Fair where our students learned how to budget their money preparing them for their future. Thank you to RRCU for providing this wonderful opportunity to our students! Thanks to Anna Gillingham for providing the photos and information.

Accidental twinning is always fun!!

Due to the inclement weather last week, ALL magnet after school clubs have been rescheduled to begin next week on January 29th. Students will use their normal transportation routines all this week. Again magnet after school clubs will not begin until next week on January 29th. Should there be any questions please contact your child's school.