Eureka Springs School District

Help us celebrate our incredible staff! For Staff Appreciation Week (May 4–8), we’re inviting parents and families to share a kind word, shoutout, or thank-you to any staff member who has made a difference. Teachers, paras, office staff, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria staff—everyone is eligible, and every message matters! You’re welcome to submit as many compliments as you’d like—help us spread the love across our entire campus. We’ll be sharing these notes throughout the week to make sure our staff feels just how appreciated they are. Submit your message here: https://forms.gle/hJ7kWVr8sj4Z7YQV7 ✨

Thursday was National Unicorn Day, and our kindergarten students had a magical (and messy!) learning experience. Mrs. Miller’s high school science class stopped by and led a hands-on “Unicorn Toothpaste” experiment—also known as elephant toothpaste. Along the way, students explored chemical reactions and learned important lab safety rules. Friday brought a double celebration with National Farm Animal Day and National Encourage a Young Writer Day. A special visit from Mrs. Jessy’s farm animals sparked creativity as students turned their experiences into writing. They had the chance to meet Harry the Rabbit, Snowflake the Lamb, Clancy the Puppy, plus a chicken and a duck—proving once again that animals inspire some of the very best storytelling!

Hustlin’ Highlander of the Week Sponsored by Island Airco Last week’s Hustlin’ Highlander is Linder for track! Dakota shows up ready to work every single day—pushing through tough practices, staying focused, and giving 100% effort on and off the track. His determination, positive attitude, and commitment to improving make him a standout athlete and teammate. We’re proud of the way Dakota represents Highlander track with grit and heart. Keep hustlin’! 🏃‍♂️💪

State testing is right around the corner! Please take a moment to review your building’s testing dates and partner with us to ensure every student is prepared and ready to show what they know!!

Our athletes showed up and showed OUT on Tuesday! 💪🏅 With determination, heart, and unstoppable spirit, they brought home SEVEN medals—and we couldn’t be more proud! These athletes represent everything that’s great about competition: perseverance, courage, teamwork, and pure joy. They gave it their all, supported one another, and proved that hard work truly pays off. Way to go, team—you are strong, amazing, and absolutely inspiring! ❤️

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Help us celebrate our incredible staff! For Staff Appreciation Week (May 4–8), we’re inviting parents and families to share a kind word, shoutout, or thank-you to any staff member who has made a difference. Teachers, paras, office staff, custodians, bus drivers, cafeteria staff—everyone is eligible, and every message matters! You’re welcome to submit as many compliments as you’d like—help us spread the love across our entire campus. We’ll be sharing these notes throughout the week to make sure our staff feels just how appreciated they are. Submit your message here: https://forms.gle/hJ7kWVr8sj4Z7YQV7 ✨

Happy School Librarian Day! 📚

Today we’re celebrating the person who keeps our library running and helps our students find books they love. From recommending great reads to helping with research and everything in between, our librarian plays a big role in our school every single day.

We appreciate all the time, care, and heart you put into making the library a place our students enjoy. Thank you for all you do! ❤️

🎉 Exciting news! Thanks to our alternative schedule, extra minutes added each day, and using just 4 snow days, we get to start summer early! ☀️📚 Our last day of school will be Tuesday, May 19.

🐣 Kindergarten had an "eggcellent" Phonics Hunt this morning! They discovered rainbow words and built some fun sentences. Next up: “cracking” math fun, followed by a rainbow science activity this afternoon! 🌈 🎨 PreK got creative with homemade puffy paint Easter eggs today—so much fun!

🎶 Get ready for an evening of incredible music! 🎶 Eureka Springs Bands proudly presents A Spring Awakening on April 16th at 6 PM in the Eureka Springs High School Auditorium. Enjoy performances featuring works by Randall Standridge, Richard Strauss, Brian Balmages, and more! Come support our talented musicians and celebrate the joy of spring through music! 🌸🎺🎷🎻

State testing is right around the corner! Please take a moment to review your building’s testing dates and partner with us to ensure every student is prepared and ready to show what they know!!

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Spring has officially sprung in our first grade classrooms! 🌸🌱 The air is buzzing with excitement as we grow our minds right along with our plants. In science, we’re digging into how plants sprout, stretch, and soak up the sunshine—it’s unbe-leaf-ably fun! 🌿 We’re also cracking into the life cycle of chickens and watching in egg-cellent anticipation as we learn how baby chicks hatch. It’s all it’s cracked up to be! 🐣 Our classroom is blooming with curiosity, and every day is a fresh chance to plant new ideas and watch them grow! 🌷

💓 Exciting News! Our school is now officially a Heart Safe School through Project ADAM through Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Thanks to our school nurses, our staff received life-saving CPR and AED training, ensuring we are prepared to respond in the event of a cardiac emergency. This training equips our team with the skills and confidence to act quickly and potentially save a life. Today drills were conducted in coordination with Eureka Springs Police Department and Eureka Springs Fire and EMS. We’re proud to prioritize the safety and well-being of every student, staff member, and visitor on our campus! #HeartSafe #ProjectADAM #StudentSafety #CPRTraining #ArkansasChildrensHospital

🔥 April’s Smokin’ Good Work Award – Sponsored by Bubba’s BBQ 🔥

Nurse Meghan’s office is hands-down the busiest spot on campus—and for good reason! Behind her door is always a caring smile, kind words, and a steady presence that keeps our students and staff healthy, supported, and ready to learn.

From bumps and bruises to everyday encouragement, Nurse Meghan goes above and beyond to make every child feel seen, valued, and cared for. She doesn’t stop there—she checks in on staff too, promoting wellness both in and out of school.

Her strong work ethic, patience, and compassion make her incredibly deserving of this recognition.

💙 Thank you, Nurse Meghan, for all you do each and every day!

The seniors absolutely stole the show this April Fool’s Day with a FABULOUS prank! 🎈 From “flocking” the principal’s office to building epic balloon walls, they brought the fun in the best way. Creative, harmless, and full of school spirit—this one will be hard to top! Way to go, seniors! 👏

Today we celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals!

Thank you for the patience, care, and support you give our students every single day. You make a difference in countless ways, and our schools are better because of you! 💙