If you walk a mile in someone else's shoes, what will you learn.
Yerger Middle School STAR Academy students are underway experiencing learning through the many wonders of experimenting in science. Mrs. Deadra Simington is facilitating her students through hands-on exploration of balance and weight. Who says learning can't be fun?
A few shots from the 8th/9th grade Hope Bobcats game against the Ashdown Panthers.
Photo credit: Students A'marianna Monk (7th) and Autumn Flenory (8th)
More T-shirt Magic!!! EAST students are working their magic making personalized shirts. With Yerger pride, they show off their hard work.
Yerger Principal Mike Radebaugh shows off his "STEAM Team" shirt!
NOTE: Previous post had incorrect State Meet Date on graphic.
2023 Cross Country Schedule
Date Meet Location Time
*Sept. 5 The Leopard Run Dequeen 3:30 PM
*Sept. 9 SAU Lois Davis Invitational Magnolia 9:00 AM
*Sept. 16 Taylor Wade Invitational Texarkana 8:30 AM
*Sept. 23 Dragon Country Invitational Texarkana 9:00 AM
*Oct. 3 Scrapper Invitational Nashville 3:30 PM
Oct. 14 Lake Hamilton Invitational Hot Springs 9:00 AM
Oct. 23 7-4A Conference Championship Texarkana TBD
Nov. 2 4A State Meet Hot Springs 9:00 AM
* Jr. High and Sr. High Meet
* Oct. 3 Jr. High Conference Championship
2023 Cross Country Schedule
Date Meet Location Time
*Sept. 5 The Leopard Run Dequeen 3:30 PM
*Sept. 9 SAU Lois Davis Invitational Magnolia 9:00 AM
*Sept. 16 Taylor Wade Invitational Texarkana 8:30 AM
*Sept. 23 Dragon Country Invitational Texarkana 9:00 AM
*Oct. 3 Scrapper Invitational Nashville 3:30 PM
Oct. 14 Lake Hamilton Invitational Hot Springs 9:00 AM
Oct. 23 7-4A Conference Championship Texarkana TBD
Nov. 2 4A State Meet Hot Springs 9:00 AM
* Jr. High and Sr. High Meet
* Oct. 3 Jr. High Conference Championship
Yerger Middle EAST students enjoy learning Cricut Design Space software. Students were able to individually design and make their personal EAST shirt. As students' knowledge began to grow, natural leaders emerged to help other students along this designing journey.
Hope Public Schools staff pose for a quick picture while displaying Hope for the Future shirts.
Robotics students exhibit critical thinking and life skills during a team building exercise.
The Annual Report to the Public will be given on Monday, October 16, at 5:00pm before the regular board meeting. #GoBobcats #ALLIN #HopeForTheFuture
HPS Magnet Program announces Fall Activities!
October 6 -MAGNET TAILGATE - HOPE VS. PARKVIEW - 6:00PM
October 19 -CAREER FAIR - UAHT-HEMPSTEAD HALL, 11:00-12:00 - 11TH AND 12TH GRADE, TBA - 9TH AND 10TH GRADE
November 2 - HISPANIC AND PAN-ASIAN CULTURAL FAIR, 4:00p-7:00p
Students are excited and fully engaged for this new school year at Yerger Middle School. Full STEAM ahead!!
Yerger Middle School welcomes a new program to the 7th and 8th curriculum. This new program is called Project Lead the Way (PLTW). PLTW offers engaging subjects to challenge the students to advance to new heights. These offering include Flight and Space, Automation and Robotics, Medical Detective, and Design and Modeling.
Pictured is STEAM Resource teacher Matthew Molloy after receiving and dropping of the first load of PLTW supplies and equipment. Also pictured are Robotics students as they engage in learning to maneuver the Sphero robot with iPad technology.
Yerger EAST students Jayce Sampson and Devin Williams are fully engaged in learning to use new software and technology as they design and create their very own YMS EAST shirts.
Corporal Justin Dean, school resource officer for Hope Public Schools, made a surprise appearance in the Yerger Middle School Robotics class. Corp. Dean participated in the class discussion by providing information about robots and technology that can be found in police departments to aid with the day to day operations. He also provided great commentary regarding technology advancements in the home.
Yerger Middle School would like to offer a very special THANK YOU to some wonderful people and businesses for their donations of prizes and discounts on gifts for our staff. These businesses are Bank OZK of Hope, Brittney Purifoy owner of B'Unique Jewelry of Camden, and Felecia Price Stark of Etta Grace Creations of Gravette. Thank you Thank you Thank you! Our staff greatly appreciates your kindness.
Yerger Middle School has been a little quiet on social media. No worries! We are back! The Yerger family has been quietly kindling a STEAM fire!!! This year our statement of truth is "A mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled." - Plutarch
We challenge you to BE THE SPARK! Check out the YMS Padlet from welcome back week. Click the link:
https://padlet.com/eddra_phillips/yms-welcome-back-events-i1937swtdga6en7y
Feel free to click the pics and leave comments. More engaging activities and learning to come.
Reminder: There will be no school on September 4 in observance of Labor Day. All campuses and district offices will be closed.
Reminder: There will be no school on September 4 in observance of Labor Day. All campuses and district offices will be closed.
