Eureka Springs School District

Hey Dragons! I hear more fun is coming on Saturday morning. Be sure to join us!!! 🐉

🏆 Hustlin’ Highlander of the Week 🏆 Sponsored by Island Airco Congratulations to Amadeus for being named this week’s Hustlin’ Highlander! A constant source of leadership on the Quiz Bowl team, Amadeus leads by example both in competition and in the classroom. Four years of dedication to the team have brought knowledge, humor, and a positive spirit to every match. Leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm make Amadeus a standout member of the Highlander community. Great work! 👏📚

Way to go, athletes! 🏃 Running Yohannes Piepho: 2nd Place 1600M, 2nd Place 800M, 6th Place 400M Brooklynne Stites: 5th Place 1600M Indigo Milwagon: 8th Place 1600M, 7th Place 800M, 7th Place 400M Lidia Kania: 8th Place 400M, 7th Place 800M 🏅 Field Events Addie Blackwelder: 1st Place Pole Vault, 3rd Place Shot Put, 6th Place Long Jump Bentley Bass: 4th Place High Jump, 6th Place 110 Hurdles Willow Swift: 6th Place Shot Put, 7th Place Discus

Today a team of staff and students traveled to the Arkansas State Capitol to celebrate some well-deserved Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) awards after a lot of hard work in the classroom. Our district was recognized for high growth scores on the ATLAS assessment in both literacy and math—a testament to the dedication of our students and ALE staff. A special Diamond Award was also presented to Violet Clanney, a senior whose determination, perseverance, and accomplishments as an ALE student have helped her overcome obstacles and move closer to graduation. We are incredibly proud of Violet and all she has achieved! 💎 While at the Capitol, the group also visited the State Treasury, where each person had the chance to hold some cold hard cash—bundles ranging from $200,000 to $600,000. 😳 Representing the district on the trip were Middle School Principal Trina Bonham, Director of Programs Rachal Hyatt, and students Violet, Tyler, and Noah. A great day celebrating success and opportunity! 👏

Shoutout to our awesome Book Club kids from Mrs. Rankin’s class! 📚

They just wrapped up reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, and the conversations and brainstorming happening in the group have been incredible. Students are diving into ideas for their inquiry projects, asking thoughtful questions, and making great connections to what we’ve read.

Next up… the creation process! We can’t wait to see their ideas come to life. 👏✨

Eureka Springs Middle School families, Today a teacher reported that a student made a statement about “having a gun.” Staff immediately followed safety procedures and contacted ESPD. No weapon was found and there is no threat to students or staff; the student had a small metal rubber band toy. The situation is being addressed and the student will be dealt with accordingly. We are sharing this for transparency in case you hear about it from your child. Student safety remains our top priority.

Our 5th grade students are hard at work observing and recording data from their terrarium models of rain forest ecosystems! 🌿🌧️ Through this hands-on project, students are studying how rain forest ecosystems function and what happens when they become damaged. By carefully tracking changes in their terrariums, they are learning what it takes to restore and support healthy ecosystems. It’s exciting to see our young scientists thinking critically, making observations, and exploring real-world environmental challenges right here in the classroom!

Save the date! Parent/Teacher conferences are next week! :)

Spring sports have arrived! Here is the schedule for the week!

How are you feeling about a little more daylight in the evening?!?! Show us your best emoji!!

🎶 Superior Performance! 🎶 Your Eureka Springs Band earned a '1' (Excellent) rating today at the Berryville Bobcat Invitational! 🏆 These students have worked incredibly hard, and their dedication truly paid off. We are so proud of their commitment, teamwork, and the outstanding performance they brought to the stage. Congratulations to our talented musicians and director for representing Eureka Springs so well! 🎺🥁🎶

🌟 Hustlin’ Highlander of the Week 🌟 Sponsored by Island Airco This week, we are proud to recognize Everleigh McCullough as our Hustlin’ Highlander of the Week! Mrs. Fortson, FFA sponsor, states "Our FFA chapter is proud to celebrate Everleigh for the incredible impact she has already made in her first year in FFA. She has jumped right in by competing in Speaking Events and serving as a member of our Veterinary Science Career Development team. Everleigh consistently challenges herself while also encouraging her teammates to grow and improve. Along with her FFA involvement, she excels academically and represents our chapter with integrity, dedication, and leadership. We are incredibly proud of the work ethic and positive example she brings to our program. 👏 Congratulations, Everleigh! 👏

We need your input!

The Title I Stakeholder Survey is now open, and we invite parents, staff, and community members to take a few minutes to share their feedback. Your input helps guide how we plan and improve programs that support students across the Eureka Springs School District.

Responses are anonymous and will be used to inform planning and decision-making for the upcoming year.

Please take a moment to complete the brief survey here:
https://forms.gle/U3tAspSLXkooFpiR6

Thank you for helping us strengthen the educational experience for all of our students! 📚✨

🎶 Come Support Our Band on Saturday! 🎶

Join us March 7th at 9:00 AM at the Berryville High School Performing Arts Center as our 7th–12th grade band performs at the Berryville Invitational Concert Band Festival!

Admission is FREE, and all spectators and supporters are welcome.

While bands are not competing for ranking, performances will be rated on a scale of 1–5, with 1 being “Excellent.”

🏆 Awards will be announced at 3:30 PM.

Come out and support our talented musicians as they represent our school! 🎶👏

ESES Families
📚 One School, One Book Update!

Tonight’s reading for Charlotte’s Web is Chapters 10 and 11.

If your family has fallen a little behind, no worries—there’s still plenty of time to catch up over the weekend. Just keep reading and enjoying the story together!

As a reminder, audio recordings of all chapters are available on your Seesaw account.

Happy reading, Scottie families! 🐷🕸️📖

🌟 Reminder: Pre-K & Kindergarten Roundup is Coming Up! 🌟

Do you have a little Scottie ready to start their school journey? We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners for the upcoming school year!

Roundup is a wonderful opportunity for families to:
📚 Meet our amazing teachers
🏫 Learn about our programs
✏️ Ask questions and gather important information
🐾 Get your future Scottie excited about school!

We are so excited to meet our incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students and begin this adventure together. It’s going to be a great year! ❤️🖤

#FutureScotties #ScottiePride #ReadyToLearn

First graders had a special visitor yesterday as part of our reading of Charlotte’s Web! 🕸️🐷

Students joined a live Zoom “Piggy Chat” with local pig celebrity Fatboy and his owner. Our young readers were excited to ask questions like:
• What do pigs like to eat?
• Do pigs run?
• Do pigs like to play games?

Fatboy was quite the star and even dressed up for the interview — wearing sunglasses! 😎 The class loved seeing a real pig while learning more about Wilbur and life on the farm.

It was a wonderful way to bring literature to life and spark curiosity about animals!

The wait is over! ♟️🖤

Here is the link to the much-awaited Eureka Springs Blanket Chess Club Fundraiser! These are pre-sales, so be sure to hop online and claim yours before they’re gone.

Blankets will arrive approximately 45 days after we place the order, so don’t wait!

Let’s see how many we can sell in ONE day!!! 🙌

Order here:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/PD802-324

🏀 Hustlin Highlander of the Week 🏀 Sponsored by Island Airco We have another Highlander to celebrate!!! "Kenner is the true definition of grit and heart. He played the entire season with an injured wrist — no excuses, no complaints, and never once stepping away from the work. Day after day, he showed up and gave everything he had for his team. That’s real toughness. That’s commitment. That’s Highlander pride." Congratulations, Kenner! We are proud of you!! 💪🔥