Yerger Middle School

🎄 Early Dismissal Reminder for Christmas Break

Hope Public Schools will dismiss early on Wednesday, December 17, Thursday, December 18, and Friday, December 19 as we head into Christmas Break.

🕒 Dismissal Times:

Clinton Primary School: 1:00 PM

All Other Campuses: 1:20 PM

Please plan accordingly and ensure students are picked up on time.
We hope everyone has a safe and joyful holiday season! ❤️🤍

#WeInform #BobcatPride #HopePublicSchools

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🎄 Recordatorio de salidas temprano por las vacaciones de Navidad

Las escuelas públicas de Hope terminarán temprano el miércoles 17 de diciembre, el jueves 18 de diciembre y el viernes 19 de diciembre, ya que nos acercamos a las vacaciones de Navidad.

🕒 Horarios de salida:
• Escuela Primaria Clinton: 1:00 p. m.
• Todos los demás planteles: 1:20 p. m.

Planifique adecuadamente y asegúrese de que los alumnos sean recogidos a tiempo.
¡Esperamos que todos tengan unas fiestas seguras y felices! ❤️🤍

#Informamos #OrgulloBobcat #EscuelasPúblicasHope

Parents of Yerger Students!

Please be ready for our upcoming early release days!

December 17-19, we will be releasing Early bus and car riders at 1:10 PM, and all others at 1:15 PM!

Yerger Middle School 8th grader Audrey Torrence makes a last minute push to encourage the community to come out and support the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade Ladycats as they travel to Texarkana to take on the Arkansas Middle Razorbacks at 5:30pm.

🎄 Hope Public Schools Christmas Food Drive!
Join us as we collect canned goods and holiday foods to support families in our community this season.

📅 December 4–16, 2025
📍 Drop-off at the front office of each campus

🚌 Stuff the Bus Events
• Walmart: Saturday, December 13
• Piggly Wiggly: Saturdays, December 6 & 13
⏰ 9:00–11:00 a.m.

🧺 Items Needed:
• Canned goods (fruit, vegetables, soups)
• Holiday foods
• Rice, pasta, beans, noodles

📞 Questions or donations?
Contact Dr. Linda Clark
📧 linda.clark@hpsdistrict.org

📱 870-722-2700 ext. 24

❤️ Let’s come together as a community and make a difference this holiday season!
#WeServe #WeCelebrate #BobcatPride

🎄 ¡Colecta de Alimentos Navideña de Hope Public Schools!
Únase a nosotros mientras recolectamos productos enlatados y alimentos festivos para apoyar a las familias de nuestra comunidad esta temporada.

📅 Del 4 al 16 de diciembre de 2025
📍 Entrega en la oficina principal de cada escuela

🚌 Eventos “Llena el Autobús”
• Walmart: sábado 13 de diciembre
• Piggly Wiggly: sábados 6 y 13 de diciembre
⏰ 9:00–11:00 a. m.

🧺 Artículos necesarios:
• Productos enlatados (frutas, verduras, sopas)
• Alimentos festivos
• Arroz, pasta, frijoles, fideos

📞 ¿Preguntas o donaciones?
Contacto: Dra. Linda Clark
📧 linda.clark@hpsdistrict.org

📱 870-722-2700 ext. 24

❤️ ¡Unámonos como comunidad para marcar una diferencia esta temporada!
#WeServe #WeCelebrate #OrgulloBobcat

Yerger students Anijah Armstrong and Itzel Martinez expressed their skills in application of computer software. The girls wanted to show school spirit and encourage community support for the upcoming game.

Our seventh grade band students from Yerger had a great time on their field trip to the Perot Theater. They watched Back to the Future with a full live orchestra, and it was an amazing experience. It gave our students the chance to see music in action at a professional level and opened their eyes to possible future careers in the world of music.

Just a reminder to join us tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 in the YMS cafeteria for our showing of Free Birds. There is no charge for the movie or the snacks. We hope to see you there.

Yerger EAST students had a pop in visit from a few encouraging staff members as preparations are being made for Yerger's participation in Hope's Annual Christmas parade. The students collaborated in each of the six EAST classes to come up with an overall design to represent this year's theme, "A Holly Jolly Game Night". There is a lot of hard work, dedication, hands on learning, and student engagement going into to this float. If anyone has any donations of slightly used Christmas decorations, crafting supplies, or parade candy that could possibly benefit Yerger's float, please feel free to reach out to the YMS EAST program. Some of the best support could be showing up for the parade or even dropping a kind word for our students in the comments. The Chamber of Commerce hosted community Christmas parade will be held downtown December 1st. Hope to see you there!

YMS 8th grade EAST students Naomi Basilio and Jonathan Nava sharpened their problem solving , designing process, and 3D printing skills while working on a recent project. Hope YMS band directors inquired if EAST could help with a broken instrument case handle. Naomi and Jonathan came to the rescue as they designed, redesigned, printed and tested various handles in 3D. Through the process, they were determined and diligent to succeed. Succeed...indeed they did. Congratulations Naomi and Jonathan....job well done!!

Yerger EAST student Janiya Sanders exhibits her skills in Canva with this Bobcat Basketball Flyer. Keep up the great work!!

Bobcat pride runs deep!! On Saturday, September 27th, several members of the Hope Public Schools coaching staff went to support their college alma maters as the Henderson State University Reddies faced off with the Southern Arkansas University Muleriders. Before the clash of the titans began, HPS staff took students on tour of the Henderson campus, shared laughs , food and fond memories of college days with current Hope students and recent HHS alumni.

All Yerger afterschool Magnet Clubs are cancelled today, November 4th, 2025. Please plan accordingly.

🧠 November Mental Health Series | Serie de Salud Mental de Noviembre

Hope Public Schools and the Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative invite parents and families to join this month’s free virtual sessions from ParentGuidance.org
!
Each session explores key parenting and mental health topics designed to educate, inform, and empower.

📅 Start Times: 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM CT
💻 Register or Watch: parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog

📧 Support: info@cookcenter.org

Upcoming November Topics:

November 3: Effects of Screen Time and Children’s Mental Health

November 5: Emotional Regulation—Recognizing What’s Wrong

November 11: Tools to Support Your Child’s Mental Health

November 12: Grief—The Healing Process after Loss

November 19: Depression—You’re Not Alone

Let’s support our students, families, and community together. ❤️🤍💙
#WeEmpower #WeInform #BobcatPride #MentalHealthMatters #ParentGuidance #HopePublicSchools

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🧠 Serie de Salud Mental de Noviembre | November Mental Health Series

¡Hope Public Schools y la Southwest Arkansas Education Cooperative invitan a los padres y familias a participar en las sesiones virtuales gratuitas de este mes de ParentGuidance.org
!
Cada sesión aborda temas clave de crianza y salud mental diseñados para educar, informar y capacitar.

📅 Horas de inicio: 6:00 PM y 8:00 PM CT
💻 Regístrese o vea aquí: parentguidance.org/mhs-catalog

📧 Asistencia: info@cookcenter.org

Temas de noviembre:

3 de noviembre: Efectos del tiempo frente a la pantalla y la salud mental de los niños

5 de noviembre: Regulación emocional—Reconocer qué está sintiendo

11 de noviembre: Herramientas para apoyar la salud mental de su hijo

12 de noviembre: Duelo—El proceso de sanación

19 de noviembre: Depresión—No está solo

Apoyemos juntos a nuestros estudiantes, familias y comunidad. ❤️🤍💙
#WeEmpower #WeInform #OrgulloBobcat #SaludMentalImporta #ParentGuidance #HopePublicSchools

Congratulations to the winners of our pumpkin decorating contest!

Yerger Middle School's Agriculture class recently went to the Green Careers Expo in Eldorado to explore many exciting, in-demand careers in Arkansas!
The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission was there along with the Arkansas Department of Transportation, in addition to several colleges and local community colleges, to showcase the many "green" jobs and careers that are available to them.
Students got to not only talk to professionals about their industries, but also were able to explore the "Be Pro, Be Proud" truck, full of simulators! Students got to simulate the operation of trains, high-line trucks, welder rigs, and even a track hoe!

📢 Flu Shots Now Available

The Bobcat Clinic is now offering flu shots to the community!

If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment, please call (870) 722-2733, Option 2.

Protect yourself and those around you this season. 💪🍂

#BobcatClinic #HopePublicSchools #WeEmbrace #WeInform

Red Ribbon Week continues at Yerger Middle School!Tomorrow is Neon Day, so wear your brightest neon clothing!

This Thursday (October 30th) come out and support our 8th grade Yerger Bobcats at their last Home Game of the season! The Yerger Bobcats will be playing the Texarkana Razorbacks at Hammond Stadium (Hope High School), beginning at 5:30 PM. Admission is $7. Hope School District gameday rules (including the clear bag policy) will be in effect.