Double the Trouble Day! Students and teachers had a blast today dressing up with their “twins” in matching outfits. The halls were full of school spirit and smiling faces as everyone showed up and showed out!
2 months ago, Heather Shelman
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Alto cuando las rojas estén parpadeando.
2 months ago, Tony McClain
Ilustración de un autobús escolar amarillo con un conductor y tres niños saludando desde las ventanas. El fondo es un cielo azul y césped verde. En la parte superior se lee en letras grandes: 'Si la luz roja se activa ¡Detente!' seguido del mensaje: 'La vida de un niño depende de ello. Ayúdenos a proteger el futuro compartiendo esto y recordándole a la comunidad que es necesario que todos protejamos el futuro.'

YMS family are you ready for more Back to School fun?? Principal Marilyn Marks has granted us a Spirit Week August 25th - 29th. Get ready to dress up in school appropriate attire and have a little fun!

Flyer Credit: Paisley Bearden - EAST student

#YMS #WEAREYERGER

2 months ago, YMS Communications
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When school buses stop, lives are on the line. Please remember: if the red lights are flashing, you must stop. A child’s life depends on it. Together, we can keep our students safe this school year. 🚸🚌
2 months ago, Tony McClain
Illustration of a yellow school bus with children waving inside. Text reads: “When Red’s Flashing Stop! A Child’s Life Depends on It.” The image reminds drivers to stop when a school bus’s red lights are flashing to protect children’s safety.
Ilustración de un autobús escolar amarillo con un conductor y tres niños saludando desde las ventanas. El fondo es un cielo azul y césped verde. En la parte superior se lee en letras grandes: 'Si la luz roja se activa ¡Detente!' seguido del mensaje: 'La vida de un niño depende de ello. Ayúdenos a proteger el futuro compartiendo esto y recordándole a la comunidad que es necesario que todos protejamos el futuro.'
Yerger EAST students, Allie Still, Mayleigh May, Betsy Aguilar, Ismael Morales, and Layla Cole are showing Bobcat Spirit as they utilize skills in software exploration time.

#YMS #WEAREYERGER #HOPEBOBCATS
3 months ago, YMS Communications
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🎉 Celebrating Our Leaders in Education! 🎉

We are proud to share that Ms. Laura Gray, our ESOL Coordinator, attended the Arkansas IMPACT Fellowship June Symposium in Little Rock from June 25–28, 2025. Representing Southwest Arkansas as an IMPACT Ambassador, Ms. Gray collaborated with ambassadors from across the state and co-produced a session with Cohort 5 members, Brandolyn Patterson and Teresa Blake. She also shared valuable insights on interview strategies with the new Cohorts 9 and 10! 🌟

đź‘Ź A big congratulations also goes out to Mr. Michael Herron, who was recently selected as the newest Arkansas IMPACT member for Hope School District!

We are grateful for the leadership, dedication, and excellence that both Ms. Gray and Mr. Herron bring to our students and schools. 💙❤️ #HopePublicSchools #WeEmpower

3 months ago, Tony McClain
We are grateful for the Brotherhood of Fulton. We appreciate your thoughtful gesture of providing watermelon for our staff today. Thank you for continuing to uplift and support Hope Public Schools! #HeartofHope #BobcatPride
3 months ago, Kayla White
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Honor the past, Impact the present, Inspire the future! #HeartofHope #GoBobcat Open house with our Yerger family was a success! We can't wait to see everyone on Monday, August 4th.
3 months ago, Kayla White
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📢 YMS Office Closure Notice

Please note that the Yerger Middle School offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday for staff professional development.

We appreciate your understanding as our team prepares for a successful school year. 💼✏️

#YergerMiddleSchool #ProfessionalDevelopment #HopePublicSchool
3 months ago, Tony McClain
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POST CORRECTION: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY JULY 31st!

Yerger Middle School is excited to welcome students and families to our Back-to-School Open House on THURSDAY, July 31st, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Meet the teachers, tour the campus, and get ready for the new year ahead.

Registration packets will be available on July 23rd and 24th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the YMS front office.

Student schedules will be prepared and ready for pick-up during Open House on July 31st.

#YMS #HonorThePast, ImpactThePresent, InspireTheFuture
4 months ago, YMS Communications
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🍽️ Special Summer Meal Pickup — July 21! 🍽️

Hope Public Schools will be giving out 5 breakfasts and 5 lunches per student on Monday, July 21 as part of our Summer Feeding Program!

đź“ŤPickup Locations:

Hope High School: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Calvary Church: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Yerger Middle School: 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Terry Powell: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This will be the final summer meal distribution before school starts. Meals will be provided for the entire week during this one-day pickup.

Please help us spread the word — no child should go hungry this summer. 💙 #HopeBobcats #FeedingHope #CommunityFirst #SummerMeals #ChildNutritionMatters

4 months ago, Tony McClain
promotional digital graphic features an announcement for a "Special Summer Meal Pickup" on July 21st, 2025. At the center is a large red "H" with the word "Bobcats" written in white script across it. Above the logo, bold black text reads "Special Summer Meal Pickup," and below it, the date "July 21st, 2025" is displayed in black text. The background is white, and the layout is clean and centered.
Yerger Middle School is excited to welcome students and families back for a brand-new school year! Please join us for our Back-to-School Open House on Wednesday, July 31st, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet teachers, tour the campus, and get ready for the year ahead. Registration packets will be available for early pick-up on July 23rd and 24th from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the YMS front office. Student schedules will be prepared and ready for pick-up during Open House on July 31st. We can’t wait to see you as we launch a successful school year together! #YMS #HonorThePast, ImpactThePresent, InspireTheFuture
4 months ago, YMS Communications
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2025 - 2026 YMS School Dress Code
4 months ago, YMS Communications
2025-2026 YMS Dress Code
As the beginning of the new school year approaches, please be aware that Yerger Middle School and all other HPS District schools will be implementing the recently state mandated "Bell to Bell No Cell" policy.
4 months ago, YMS Communications
Bell to Bell No Cell Policy
Teachers from Yerger and BHE participated in an exciting summer professional development with Arkansas A+, where they explored how to integrate STEAM into their curriculum through music, art, movement, and more. This training, in partnership with our Magnet Program, sparked creativity and collaboration — and we can’t wait to see these engaging activities come to life in the classroom!

Thank you for your time, energy, and dedication — Mrs. Rowe
#HOPEBobcats
4 months ago, Tony McClain
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🗓️ 2025–2026 Hope Public Schools Calendar is HERE!

Sharpen those pencils and circle the dates—because the official 2025–2026 academic calendar for Hope Public Schools has just dropped! 📚✏️

We’re kicking off the school year on Monday, August 4, 2025. Graduation Day is set for May 15, 2026, start planning your celebration now (caps in the air, tissues on standby). 🎓🎉

Whether you’re setting reminders or just planning your next long weekend (we see you, Labor Day 👀), this calendar has your back.

Bobcat Pride runs on time—so plan ahead, stay ready, and let’s make this year unforgettable.

đź“Ť Find the full calendar online:
Menu > Documents > District Calendars > 2025-2026 > 2025–2026 School Calendar

#GoBobcats #HPSCalendar #HopePublicSchools #ExcellenceInEducation #ArkansasValues #ReadySetGrow
4 months ago, Tony McClain
2025–2026 Hope Public Schools calendar showing the first day of school on August 4, 2025, and the last day on May 29, 2026. Graduation is scheduled for May 15, 2026. The calendar includes color-coded markings for holidays, workdays, and parent-teacher conferences across all twelve months, from July 2025 to June 2026.
Yerger administrator Marilyn Marks and staff members Counselor Latanya Bradley, Dean of Students - Coach Jonathan Turner, and ESOL Coordinator Laura Gray have been enthralled by the new enriching PD training. For two days, this session has empowered staff will new strategies for the middle school setting.
4 months ago, YMS Communications
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Art and Expression in STEAM. Yerger Middle School teachers are in day 2 of professional development with Arkansas A+. Teachers are hard at work and play enjoying the 8 essentials of A+.
4 months ago, YMS Communications
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Yerger Middle School teachers are busy preparing for Fall 2025. Middle school teachers are fully engaging in summer training and professional development. Arkansas A+ STEAM training provides new ideas, resources, and opportunities for the new school year.
4 months ago, YMS Communications
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Yerger Middle School teachers have been busy in training this summer. Digital Media teacher Chelsea Ewing and EAST facilitator Eddra Phillips recently attended a sports media production training in Bryant, Arkansas. This very unique training allowed these teachers to fully engage in the sports media world. This training is a precursor of things to come from Yerger Middle School.
4 months ago, YMS Communications
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