Eureka Springs School District

We were happy to host the Holiday Island Rotary Club this morning! 🌟 A full breakfast was enjoyed in our brand-new cafeteria, served up by the best team around. 🍳🥞☕ It was a great opportunity to share campus updates and celebrate the progress happening across our district. 📚🏫✨

📚✨ College and Career Readiness is in full swing at ESHS! Today we hosted our first college recruiting visit with a recruiter from University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas. 🎓 Exciting opportunities ahead for our Highlanders! 💙❤️

Happy Labor Day weekend!

Just a friendly reminder: there's no school on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the holiday.

Enjoy the long weekend!

UPDATE:
Today's volleyball game vs. McDonald County High School is now an AWAY game. Start time is 4:30. GO HIGHLANDERS!

🎉 As you know, our new cafeteria is now OPEN! 🍽️✨ We want to give a huge THANK YOU to Jim and Susan Nelson for their continuous support of our school district. 💙 Jim shared his talent once again by bringing in beautiful new art pieces to display on the walls of our incredible new space. 🎨🙌 We are so grateful for their generosity and for helping make our cafeteria not only a place to eat, but also a place to be inspired! 💫

Here is the ESHS athletic schedule for the week!

☕ Exciting things are brewing! Mrs. Jester’s life skills class is getting ready to launch their very own coffee cart business for our high school staff this September! 🎉 They even got a head start by partnering with Mud Street Café, where they learned the ins and outs of making delicious coffee drinks and even practiced bussing tables. 🙌 We can’t wait to see our students put their new skills to work—stay tuned for the grand opening!

ESHS Highlanders! Here is the weekly tutoring schedule!!

Traffic Updates for a Smoother Morning Drop-Off

We've heard your feedback, parents, and have some updates to make our morning drop-off even smoother for everyone.

Elementary School
All elementary car riders will continue to drop off in front of the elementary building. You are still welcome to use the parking lot across from the school to park and walk your student to the door.

Middle School
***New Update: Middle school car riders should now use the main parking lot for drop-off. This is the same lot you use for after-school pickup. Dropping off here will allow for a quicker exit from the school zone.

A few important reminders for everyone:
-The new cafeteria is for buses only and is not a drop-off point for car riders.
-Please avoid parking in the staff lot.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us create a safe and efficient drop-off process for all students.

Fall Soccer Signups! If you haven't signed up yet, there are still a few opportunities to register your child for youth soccer (Elementary/Middle School age). All remaining signups will take place at the Eureka Springs Middle School cafeteria (the old cafeteria). Remaining Sign-Up Dates: * Saturday, August 23rd: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM * Wednesday, August 27th: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM * Saturday, August 30th: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM We look forward to seeing you there!

Great news for our community! Eureka Springs High School has been recognized for its academic excellence, ranking 10th among all high schools in Arkansas. 🏆 This impressive achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff.

This ranking, recently published by U.S. News & World Report, evaluates schools based on factors like graduation rates, college readiness, and student performance on state assessments. Eureka Springs High School's high marks in these areas highlight the quality of education and supportive environment it provides.

We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and the entire Eureka Springs community for supporting our school. This is a moment to celebrate the collective effort that makes our high school one of the best in the state! 🎉

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/arkansas/districts/eureka-springs-school-district/eureka-springs-high-school-1301

A Soaring Adventure for Our Kindergarteners! ✈️
Our kindergarteners had a fantastic afternoon celebrating National Aviation Day on Tuesday with a very special guest, Mr. Paul! He taught us all about different types of planes and the magic of how they fly.

It was a day filled with curiosity and new discoveries! A huge thank you to Mr. Paul for a wonderful and educational visit.

We're so excited to welcome your students back! We know that drop-off procedures have changed, and we appreciate your flexibility as we all adjust to our new system. To help things run smoothly, here are the new drop-off points:

Buses Only: All buses will drop students off at the new cafeteria.

Middle School Car Riders: Please drop off your middle school student at the old cafeteria doors. A staff member will be there to greet you.

Elementary School Car Riders: Please pull up to the elementary building for drop off. A staff member will be there to greet you.

If you plan to walk your student to the door: Please park in the designated lot for your student's building (Elementary parents should park in the lot across the street from the elementary building; Middle School parents should park in the middle school main lot).

***Please do not park in the staff lot across from the new cafeteria.***

If your child needs to grab breakfast, we'll make sure they get to the right place. Thank you again for your patience and cooperation as we get used to our new routine! 💚

📣 Eureka Springs Cheer Tryouts Are Coming! 🖤❤️

This year, any student in 7th–12th grade interested in joining the cheer squad is welcome to try out!

📌 Important Info:
-A current physical is required before trying out.

Parent Meeting: August 20th at 4:00 PM in Room 312 (Middle School)
🔴 Attendance is mandatory for students to try out!

📆 Tryout Practice: Sept. 2–4
🎉 Official Tryouts: Sept. 5

Ready to bring the spirit? We can’t wait to see you there! 💪📣

📣 Highlander Family!
Please take a look at the ESHS Event Schedule for this week ⬇️
We’ve got a lot going on—come out and support our students! ❤️

Hands-on learning in action! 🇺🇸 Our SkillsUSA students were hard at work this morning helping install the brand-new flagpole at the Middle School. Not only did they gain valuable real-world experience, but they also left their mark on a project that will stand tall for years to come. 💪🔧🎓

The Highlander Volleyball Team plays Green Forest in a AAA Benefit game tomorrow evening in Highlander Arena. Come sneak a peek at our teams before the regular season kicks off next week! #Highlanders #Tigers #AAA #ArkansasVolleyball #FAMILY

Happy Friday! 🎉 What a great first three days back! From team building to kicking off the school year together, the energy has been amazing. Here’s to a strong start and an even better year ahead! 💙📚✨

📣 Elementary Parent Night is Coming!
Join us for an evening of connection and information. 🏫✨

Come meet your child’s teacher, learn about classroom procedures, hear about upcoming events, and see how you can support your child’s success this year. 💡📚

📅 Dates:
August 25th: PreK & Kindergarten
August 26th: 1st & 2nd Grade
August 28th: 3rd & 4th Grade

📍 Choose a session → 4:30–5:00 or 5:30–6:00, both sessions contain the same information!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Our campuses were full of smiles, laughter, and learning on the first day of school, and it was wonderful to see students back in every building. The energy and excitement were contagious, and we are so proud of the way our staff and students kicked off the new school year. 🚌✏️ Here's to another great day! ☀️