ELEMENTARY STUDENTS:
It’s not too late to order your yearbook!!! You don’t want to miss out on our new customization feature this year! You can customize 2 free pages that will only appear in your child’s yearbook! Customizations must be completed by April 19th! Order today using the QR code provided!!
ESHS Highlanders- here is the news for the week!
Athlete of the Week - Sponsored by Island Airco
Congratulations to Addie Blackwelder for being named Athlete of the Week for her outstanding performance in track! Addie’s hard work, speed, and dedication on the track make her a standout. Keep it up, Addie — we’re proud of you!
🏀✨ Get Ready, Eureka Springs – RAZORBACK Satellite Camp is Coming! ✨🏀
Hey, basketball fans! We’ve got something BIG headed our way – the Satellite Camp with Coach Calipari and the Arkansas Basketball Staff is coming to Eureka Springs! 🎉
This isn’t just any camp… it’s a chance for Grades 1-6 to learn the game, sharpen your skills, and even hang out with Coach Cal himself! From intense drills to fun competitions, this is the ultimate basketball experience you don’t want to miss. 🏆
📅 Camp Details:
💲 $105.50 per camper
👕 Camp T-shirt included
⏰ 3 hours of expert instruction
🖊️ Autographs + Q&A with Coach Cal
🔥 Hands-on coaching from the Arkansas staff
🎯 Take-home drills to keep the momentum going!
Registration Link: https://www.coachcaliparicamps.com/satellite-camp-eureka-springs.cfm
Once you’re registered, keep an eye out for a confirmation email with everything you need to know (forms, what to bring, etc.).
Let’s pack the gym and show some Eureka Springs energy! 💪
📣 We’re proud of our FBLA students who represented Eureka Springs at the Arkansas FBLA Leadership Conference on April 7-8, 2025!
While we didn’t crack the top 4 this time, Anna Vaverka placed 7th in the state for Agribusiness—a huge accomplishment in a tough field! 👏🌟
🏆 State Competitors (Qualified at District VI in Jan 2025):
🔹 Elijah Redmon – Human Resource Management
🔹 Holley Wood – *Word Processing
🔹 Madeline Fisher – Health Care Administration
🔹 Anna Vaverka – Agribusiness
🔹 Anna Vaverka & Taralyn Goodman – *Local Chapter Annual Business Report
(*State-Only Competitions)
We’re proud of your hard work and dedication! 💼📚
🌟 Staff Spotlight: John Cummings 🌟
Meet John Cummings, our amazing Special Education Paraprofessional! John works tirelessly to support students with life skills, learning, and much more. His kindness, friendliness, and unwavering patience make him an invaluable part of our team. 💚
Thank you, John, for all you do to help our students succeed and thrive! 🙌
🚨Thursday is game day! 🚨
Our Highlander soccer team is hitting the road to play Haas Hall-Bentonville. ⚽️🔥
Come out and cheer them on! Let’s show our support for the team as they give it their all on the field.
⚽️ It’s game day in Eureka! ⚽️
Come out and support your Highlanders as they take on Decatur at home tonight!
👟 Girls kick off at 5 PM
👟 Boys follow at 7 PM
Let’s fill the stands and cheer them on! 💪🔴⚫
🏃♀️🏃 Track & Field is on the move!
Our athletes are headed to Quitman today for a big meet — wish them luck as they compete and represent Eureka Springs with heart and hustle!
💥 Let’s go Highlanders! 💥
Grab you friends and head to Oklahoma! May 16 @ 6:30 & 17 @ 4:00. at the Eureka Springs High School auditorium.
Go back in time in ESMS Choir's production of Oklahoma! Youth Version. FREE ADMISSION. Invite your friends and share on FB.
🏆 Huge shoutout to our incredible chess team for their success, resilience, and outstanding character at State!
They weathered storms—literally—playing in the dark after a power outage and still kept their spirits high. Even the final round against the powerhouse Haas Hall ended in a 2-2 draw.
🥈 We’re bringing home a second-place State trophy, and we couldn't be more proud!
Next up:
♟️ Individual State – May 3rd
🌟 Nationals – May 7–13
When you see a chess player, show them some love and wish them luck on the road ahead! 💪🎉
🎉 SCHOOL CHOICE APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN! 🎉
Are you out of district and looking for a school where your child can thrive? ✨
Come join the Eureka Springs School District family—where learning is hands-on, teachers go the extra mile, and students shine in academics, arts, FFA, EAST, athletics, chess, FBLA, and more! 🌟
We offer strong Career & Technical Education programs including C4, nursing, construction, aviation, business, agriculture and film, as well as concurrent credit and AP course options to help students get ahead in college.
🏆 We’re proud to be ranked the 6th school district in the state of Arkansas—a small town district with big opportunities!
✅ Apply now for the 2025–2026 school year!
📅 Deadline: May 1st
📧 Email to: jdickelman@es.k12.ar.us
📬 Or mail to: 147 Greenwood Hollow Rd, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
🔗 Application: https://5il.co/s38n
Come discover what makes Eureka Springs Schools a place where students love to learn and grow. 💙
ESHS Highlanders- here is the news for the week!
🎓 SENIORS & PARENTS 🎓
Mark your calendars! 🗓️
Save these very important dates as we get closer to graduation!
Just a reminder: May 14th events are REQUIRED in order to participate in Graduation on Saturday, May 17th.
Let’s finish strong, Class of 2025! 💪🎉
📂✨ Building Real-World Skills! ✨📂
This week, students in Ms. Jester’s class began exploring careers in clerical work! 📎📊 This morning, they rotated through hands-on stations to practice important vocational skills—filing documents, sorting paperwork, and shredding materials. These activities help develop organization, attention to detail, and workplace readiness!
👏 Great job to our students for their hard work and focus!
📚 Happy School Librarian Day! 📚
Today, we celebrate our incredible school librarians who bring the magic of books and learning to life daily! From helping students find the perfect read to fostering a love for knowledge and creativity, they play a vital role in our school.
Thank you for making our library a welcoming place for curiosity and discovery!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Tricia Rusterholz! 🌟
Meet Tricia Rusterholz, the hardworking Administrative Assistant at Eureka Springs High School! 📚✨ Tricia plays a vital role in keeping the school running smoothly, always offering a helping hand. Whether she’s assisting students, supporting staff, or managing daily operations, her dedication does not go unnoticed!
Tricia’s efficiency and commitment make her an essential part of the ESHS team, and we are so grateful for all that she does. 💙 Thank you, Tricia, for your hard work and dedication to our school!
Checkmate, State Bound!
Our Eureka Springs Chess Team is heading to the STATE TOURNAMENT! This afternoon, the students gave them a big send-off and wished them luck as they represent our school with strategy and style. Let’s go, Highlanders!
🏆 Athlete of the Week: Shiloh Goodman ⚽
Congratulations to Shiloh Goodman, our Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Island Airco! Shiloh is the definition of determination and hard work—a tough competitor on the field and an outstanding student in the classroom. Her dedication, skill, and resilience make her an invaluable part of the team.
Way to go, Shiloh! Keep up the great work!
🌟 Shoutout to Kai Butler! 🌟
Meet Kai Butler, a dedicated middle school student making a difference through his EAST project in Mr. Louderback’s class! 🛠️🐦 Kai took it upon himself to restore and update the bird feeders around the high school—taking them down, sanding, painting, and putting them back up. 🎨🔨
This has been a passion project for Kai since January, and his hard work is already benefiting our local wildlife! 🐦💙 Way to go, Kai! 👏
