Eureka Springs School District

The Valkyrie Motorcycle Group visited Eureka Springs June 1–5 for their annual conference and selected the Eureka Springs School District Special Education Department as this year’s conference beneficiary. On Wednesday, members of our amazing Special Education team joined the group at Beaver Town Park, where they enjoyed a delicious taco lunch. A special thank you to Jose’s and Doug Allen for catering, and to Heather at Beaver Campground for providing the space. Throughout the week, riders participated in events and scenic rides to raise funds in support of our students. On Thursday, the Valkyrie Motorcycle Group presented a donation of $7,542 to our Special Education Department. The check was accepted by Gail Hunter, our Special Education Director. These funds will help provide Special Olympics equipment and materials for our students, as well as support the purchase of vital resources that help students develop lifelong learning and independent living skills. We are incredibly grateful to the Valkyrie Motorcycle Group for their generosity, support, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of our students. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this amazing effort and helped make this donation possible!

🌟 New Staff Spotlight: Welcome Auston Crow! 🌟 Please join us in welcoming Auston Crow to the Eureka Springs School District! Auston will be teaching 4th grade at Eureka Springs Elementary School. Originally from Huntsville, Arkansas, he is excited to be closer to family and reconnect with the school staff he worked with during his student teaching experience. Before joining our district, Auston spent the last two years teaching in a remote village in Alaska, where he taught students in grades K–5. We are thrilled to have him bring his unique experiences and passion for education to our elementary team. Welcome to Eureka Springs, Auston! We’re excited to have you as part of the Scottie family! ❤️🤍🖤🍎

🏀 Meet & Greet Coach Derek Shaw! 🏀 The Eureka Springs High School Athletic Department invites all students, families, staff, and community members to a special Meet & Greet with our new Girls Basketball Coach, Derek Shaw! 📅 Monday ⏰ 11:00 AM 📍 Eureka Springs High School Gymnasium Come welcome Coach Shaw to the Highlander family, introduce yourself, and learn about his vision for the future of Lady Highlanders Basketball. We are excited for this new chapter and hope you’ll join us as we officially welcome him to Eureka Springs! ❤️🖤 Go Highlanders! 🖤❤️

Registration is now OPEN for Eureka Springs High School! Follow the link to complete enrollment paperwork: https://www.eurekaspringsschools.k12.ar.us/o/eshs/page/student-registration ALL students, new and returning, will need to complete the forms. If you have questions, you may contact the high school office: 479-253-8875.

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Check out these FREE summer reading programs for kids!!

SIX Show in Branson has an End-of-School Bash offer to students and their families to celebrate their 20th season!

See you back on August 12th!

Last week, Eureka Springs Elementary held our school-wide Sight Word Bee! 🎉📚 Students across the school participated and showed off their hard work and reading skills. There were two winners from each grade level and we are so proud of all of our students for their effort and determination! Congratulations to all of our grade-level winners, and a very special congratulations to Rowan from Kindergarten, who won the overall Sight Word Bee championship! 🏆✨ What an incredible accomplishment for one of our youngest Scotties! ❤️👏

Be sure to join us at the Public Art Reveal Party!!!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!!

☀️ FREE SUMMER MEALS! ☀️

Free meals are being offered to anyone who is in the Jasper area this summer. Not just students....adults, too!! See the flyer for dates, times, and locations.

After many years of dedicated service to our district, we are celebrating the retirement of Tracy Ledesma! Tracy has faithfully served our students and staff as the high school librarian and district ESL Director, making a lasting impact through her kindness, knowledge, and unwavering support of student learning.

From helping students discover a love for reading to advocating for and supporting multilingual learners across the district, Tracy has touched countless lives throughout her career. Her calm presence, caring heart, and dedication to education will be greatly missed at Eureka Springs Schools.

Thank you, Tracy, for the many years you have poured into our students, staff, and community. We wish you nothing but happiness, relaxation, and exciting new adventures in retirement! ❤️

Forty students in grades three through eight traveled to NAC in Harrison for this year's Math Carnival. Our Rubik's cube team made it to the quarterfinals, missing a banner by one round; the third/fourth grade jeopardy team won third place, and the sixth grade problem solving team got second! These students competed against the best across the co-op region and we are proud of everyone who traveled to represent our school.

Scottie Families,
Drop in this summer for Wonderful Wednesdays at the elementary!

A fun time was had by at the Elementary Fun and Field Day!!!! Shout out to our Specials team for planning a great event!

After 18 years of dedicated leadership at Eureka Springs Elementary School, our top Scottie is retiring! ❤️🐾 Mrs. Clare Haozous has helped shape the heart of our PK-4 building through her unwavering support of students, staff, and families. Her leadership has created a school culture centered on kindness, high expectations, teamwork, and genuine care for every child who walks through our doors. Throughout the years, Clare has been a steady source of encouragement for staff, always willing to listen, support, problem-solve, and celebrate successes both big and small. She has championed student growth, built meaningful relationships, and poured countless hours into making Eureka Springs Elementary a place where students feel safe, loved, and inspired to learn. Her impact on our school community will be felt for generations, and while she will be greatly missed on campus, we are so thankful for the legacy she leaves behind. Thank you, Clare, for 18 incredible years of leadership, dedication, and love for our Scottie family. We wish you the very best in your retirement! ❤️🤍🖤

🎉 FREE MEALS FOR STUDENTS 🎉 We are excited to announce that all students will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026–2027 school year. This program ensures that every student has access to healthy, nutritious meals each school day at no cost to families. Menus will be available on our website later this summer!

Kleo Hellyer put on a stellar performance at the Jr High District Track and Field meet, earning the most points out of all the Junior High girls. Her versatility and competitive spirit were on full display as she secured high finishes in multiple events, including: Long Jump: 1st Place (District Champion!) 400 Meter Dash: 3rd Place Beyond the podium finishes, Kleo stands out for her incredible character. She is a remarkably hard worker and highly goal-oriented, consistently pushing herself to reach new heights in every practice and competition.

We hope you'll join us!