Eureka Springs School District

Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8, 2026! 🍎 Join us in celebrating the incredible people who make our school run each and every day. Help us thank a teacher, paraprofessional, bus driver, cafeteria worker, custodian, principal, nurse, office staff member, and so many others who pour into our students. We truly could not operate without every single person who invests in our building, our classrooms, and most importantly—our students. 💙 Take a moment this week to share your appreciation!

Today, we proudly honor two outstanding seniors from Eureka Springs High School who represent the very best of our school and community. Selected for the Governor’s Scholastic Honors Day at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock, this recognition celebrates academic excellence across Arkansas. Each high school is limited to just two students, making this a truly special honor. ESHS is proud to recognize our valedictorian, Anna Vaverka (pictured), and our salutatorian, Winona Milwagon (not pictured). We are incredibly proud of their hard work, dedication, and achievements. They have set a high standard and represent ESHS with excellence! 🎓👏

High School Fun & Field Day was a blast today! ☀️🎉 We wrapped up the week celebrating the end of the year and the completion of ATLAS testing with games, laughter, and lots of fun. A well-earned day for our students after all their hard work! 💙 Way to go, everyone! 💪

2nd grade's current unit is all about BUGS! 🐞🐜 Students have been busy inventing their very own bugs—thinking through habitats, habits, and food sources—then presenting their creations to the class. Now, they’re bringing those ideas to life by building models of their unique insects! You won’t want to miss these creative (and sometimes a little creepy!) masterpieces—be sure to come to the art show to see their final products!

Happy National School Principals Day! 🍎

Today we celebrate the leaders who keep our schools running strong, support our teachers, and show up every single day for our students. From early mornings to late nights, their dedication, leadership, and heart do not go unnoticed.

Thank you for the guidance, the encouragement, and the countless decisions you make to ensure our schools are a place where everyone can succeed. Your impact reaches far beyond the walls of our buildings.

Be sure to take a moment today to thank a principal for all they do! 💙📚

We have a fun Friday afternoon full of events! Come see us!

-K-8 Art Show from 4-6
-K-8 EAST Night Out- 4-5:15- Old Middle School Cafeteria
-4-8 Choir Performance at 5:30- Scottie Spot

Today we celebrate our incredible School Lunch Heroes! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Thank you to the amazing cafeteria staff who show up every day with smiles, kindness, and a whole lot of heart. You do so much more than serve meals—you fuel our students for learning, brighten their days, and create a welcoming space for everyone who walks through the line. From early mornings to busy lunch waves, your hard work never goes unnoticed. We appreciate you more than words can say! Be sure to take a moment today to thank a lunch hero for all they do! 💙🍎

Come work with the most incredible team in Arkansas!!!

Happy Senior Night to our Highlander soccer players!!! ⚽️

Here are the results for the Eureka Springs Senior High track. Listed below are the athletes and relay teams that placed in the top 8. Additionally, the first and second place athletes will be competing at the state tournament May 6th next week in Quitman.

First Place
Addie Blackwelder: High Jump
Addie Blackwelder: Pole Vault
Dakota Linder: Pole Vault

Second Place
Colton Goodman: Pole Vault
Kingston Howard: Pole Vault
Lidia Kania: Pole Vault
Yohannes Piepho: 1600 Meter Run
Indigo Milwagon, Yohannes Piepho, Malakai Pederson, Colton Goodman: 4x800 Meter Relay
Anna Vaverka, Brooklynne Sites, Addie Blackwelder, Jeorgia Johnson: 4x400 Meter Relay

Third Place
Malakai Pederson: 800 Meter Run
Addie Blackwelder: Shot Put

Fourth Place
Bronson Nance, Colton Goodman, Kingston Howard, Sonny Thao: 4x200 Meter Relay
Malakai Pederson: 1600 Meter Run
Sonny Thao, Bentley Bass, Bradley Bass, Dakota Linder: 4x100 Meter Relay
Anna Vaverka: 800 Meter Run
Anna Vaverka: 3200 Meter Run
Yohannes Piepho: 3200 Meter Run
Bentley Bass: High Jump
Indigo Milwagon, Jasper Mullinex, Bronson Nance, Colton Goodman: 4x400 Meter Relay

Fifth Place
Anna Vaverka: 1600 Meter Run
Jeorgia Johnson: 800 Meter Run
Yohannes Piepho: 800 Meter Run
Addie Blackwelder: Long Jump

Sixth Place
Bentley Bass: 110 Meter Hurdles
Sonny Thao: 100 Meter Dash
Jeorgia Johnson: 1600 Meter Run
Indigo Milwagon: 1600 Meter Run
Sonny Thao: High Jump
Seventh Place
Brooklynne Stites: 1600 Meter Run

Eighth Place
Indigo Milwagon: 800 Meter Run
Malakai Pederson: Triple jump

Way to go, Highlanders!!!

Last night's open reception for the high school art show was a success!! We had 113 people show up in support of our young artists. If you haven't had the chance to see it, stop by the Museum of Eureka Springs Art! It will be up until 3pm this Sunday!

The following students received awards:
3D Art:
Mel Smith - 1st place
Evie Hatch - 2nd place
Taralyn Goodman - 3rd place
Celeste Fountain - Honorable Mention
Gracelin Straley - Honorable Mention

2D Art:
Vi Petty -1st place
Sami Evans - 2nd place
Yesenia Rangel-Tapia - 3rd place
Violet Milwagon - Honorable Mention
Reese Watkins - Honorable Mention

2D AP Art:
Fiona Durkin - Master of Media
Drew Farrar - Innovative Artist

ESHS Highlanders!
The end of the year is incredibly busy. Please view and save these important dates.

You’re invited to participate in the Eureka Springs High School Spring Blood Drive on May 1st in the high school gymnasium.

How to Sign Up:
Option 1: Online
Click the appointment link: Spring Blood Drive – Eureka Springs High School
https://donor.cbco.org/.../find-a-mobile-drive-near-you...
In the search fields, enter:
Location: Eureka Springs High School
Month: May
Select May 1 on the calendar
Click “Book Now” and complete your registration

Option 2: Contact Directly
Call: Community Blood Center of the Ozarks 417-227-5006 or,
Email: schedule@cbo.org
❤️ One donation can save lives—be someone’s hero!

C4 Signing Day was a success!! 🎉 We are so proud to celebrate 6 of our seniors as they officially signed on to their next phase of life. Whether it’s college, career, or service, their hard work and dedication have led them to this exciting moment. Your future is bright—we can’t wait to see all you accomplish! ❤️💙

Tuesday is Bus Driver Appreciation Day!!! Be sure to thank a driver!!

Tuesday and Wednesday are testing days in all buildings (grades 3-10)! Be ready to tackle the ATLAS!

Here are the events for the week!

Here's a great opportunity to study for your driver's license this summer!

Spring is in full swing in Mrs. Silzell’s 2nd grade classroom! 🌷🐣 Students have been diving into the life cycle of eggs, watching the amazing process from beginning to end as their chicks hatched right before their eyes. From learning about how eggs develop to seeing the first cracks and finally meeting their fluffy new friends, it’s been an experience they won’t forget! The excitement didn’t stop there—these chicks quickly became part of the class family, with names like Alfredo, Ronaldo, and more bringing lots of smiles and personality to the room. 💛 Hands-on learning like this makes science come alive, and it’s safe to say these second graders are absolutely in love with their new feathered friends!

HIRING: Middle School Math!
https://www.eurekaspringsschools.k12.ar.us/