Eureka Springs School District

Due to inclement weather, the Eureka Springs Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. Repeat, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. Stay safe!

Stay warm!

🏔️ Hustlin’ Highlander of the Week 🏔️

Congratulations to Drew Farrar! 💪🔥

Coach Rambo shares:
“Drew leads by example every single day, bringing energy, focus, and a team-first attitude. His work ethic is tremendous—he shows up, puts in the work, and never cuts corners. Drew sets the standard for what it means to be a Highlander.”

We’re proud to recognize Drew for his dedication, leadership, and relentless hustle. Keep setting the bar high!

👏 Sponsored by Island Airco ❄️🌴

🐧❄️ Hands-on Science in 2nd Grade! ❄️🐧 Our 2nd graders got a little messy (and very curious) with Crisco and gallon Ziploc bags while testing a big question: 👉 Does “blubber” help keep you warmer in icy water? After sticking one hand in “blubber” and the other straight into ice water, the verdict was clear—insulation matters! Maybe that’s exactly why seals survive so well in freezing oceans. Science is more fun when you can feel it! 🧪

Important Update: Kiddie Cheer Camp 📣❄️
Due to the incoming weather forecast for this upcoming week, we are closely monitoring the situation. The safety of our little cheerleaders and their families is our top priority!

Please stay tuned and continue to watch our social media pages for real-time updates regarding potential schedule changes or postponements.

Thank you for your patience and stay warm! 🎀❤️🖤

🎯🚀 **Catapult Champions!** 🚀🎯

Our 8th grade Physical Science students put their engineering skills to the test with a catapult project, and we have some big winners to celebrate!

🏆 **Accuracy Award** — *Bullseye perfection!*
Ellie Maese, River Smith-Boyle, and Carlene Palmer nailed it by hitting the bullseye **dead on** 🎯👏

🏆 **Distance Award** — *Launch it!*
Ruby McCurry, Ava Johnson, and Chase Abendroth sent theirs flying the farthest 🚀💥

Great teamwork, smart designs, and lots of hands-on learning made this project a blast. Way to go, scientists!

Families, With unpredictable weather this season, there may be times when adjustments to the school day are necessary. Please make sure your child knows what to do and where to go if school needs to dismiss earlier than usual. For our elementary and middle school students, it’s important that transportation information is accurate. If your child’s after-school plans change at any point, please contact the school office so we can update our records. If there is a school closure, delayed start, or early dismissal, updates will be shared through our social media channels and on the school website. Families with a current phone number on file will also receive a robocall. We appreciate your help in keeping students safe and prepared.

🌟 We’re so proud to brag a little! 🌟 Our PreK program has earned a 6-STAR Better Beginnings rating—the highest possible level in Arkansas! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This top rating reflects the incredible work of our PreK team and their commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment where children learn through play and are truly prepared for kindergarten. Way to go to our amazing staff for giving our youngest learners the very best start. Every child deserves our best—and that’s exactly what they’re getting! 💚🎉

Here are the events for the week!

Fourth graders with Mrs. Taylor love a good book 📚 They even found the comfiest spot in the classroom to curl up, get cozy, and dive right into their reading!

📢 NO SCHOOL – Monday, January 19 📢
No school Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

“The time is always right to do what is right.” — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

**Hustlin’ Highlander of the Week**
*Sponsored by Island Airco*

This week’s Hustlin’ Highlander of the Week is **Isabella Cooley** for **Cheer**! 📣

Isabella serves as the cheer captain and does an incredible job organizing events, running practices, and motivating her teammates. Cheer runs smoothly in no small part because of her dedication and leadership. On top of that, Isabella balances an outside job while maintaining an excellent GPA — a true example of hard work and commitment.

Congratulations, Isabella! We’re proud of you and grateful for the energy and leadership you bring to Highlander Cheer! 🎉👏

We are thankful for our school board every day! ✏️📚 Happy School Board Appreciation Month to these dedicated leaders who give their time, support our schools, and help guide our students toward success. We truly appreciate all you do!

All organisms need energy to survive! 🔬🧀 Today in biology lab, students put that idea to the test by measuring the calories in cheese puffs. Hands-on science (and a little snack science) made for a great day of learning!

Science in action in 6th grade with Mr. Taylor! ❄️🧪 Students experienced an exciting liquid nitrogen lab that brought thermal energy concepts to life. They watched a balloon deflate as air molecules slowed way down in the extreme cold, and even saw a rose freeze solid, showing just how powerful temperature changes can be. Engaging, hands-on learning that makes science unforgettable—literally cool stuff! 🌹❄️

🥣 Start the Day Strong with School Breakfast! 🥣

A good day of learning starts with a good breakfast! Eating in the morning helps students focus, boosts energy, and sets them up for success in the classroom. 💪📚

✨ Cafeterias open at 7:30 AM
✨ FREE breakfast for all students
✨ Come grab something delicious before the bell rings!

Here are the events for the week!!!

We’re back at it and diving into learning with a fresh week ahead! 💥 In 8th grade Physical Science, students are tackling a real-world scenario: delivering much-needed supply items to a hurricane-affected region where transportation is limited. Their challenge? Design and build their own catapults to safely drop supplies. The creativity, problem-solving, and engineering ideas they’re coming up with are truly amazing. Hands-on learning at its best! 🚀

🚨 Heads-up!

There’s a TikTok challenge going around that involves taking Benadryl, which can be very dangerous for kids.

This is a good reminder to keep an eye on trending challenges, have open conversations with kids about online risks, and support them in making safe choices. 💛

Together, we can help keep our kids healthy, safe, and informed!

What an amazing start to the semester! This week, our students immersed themselves in stories, exploring new worlds through reading 📖, expressed their creativity through vibrant drawings 🎨, and even learned some impressive jump rope tricks 🤸‍♂️. They worked together to solve teamwork and collaboration challenges 🤝, conducted hands-on science experiments 🔬, and tackled so many exciting activities that made learning fun and interactive. We’re so proud of their curiosity, creativity, and teamwork! Have a wonderful and well-deserved weekend! 🌟