🔥🚒 Fire Safety Month Kickoff! 🚒🔥
A big thank you to the Eureka Springs Fire Department for helping us open October with Fire Safety Month! Our students learned all about how a fire truck works, practiced safe habits in an emergency, and even experienced a simulated smokehouse to make the best decisions during a real-life situation. What an exciting and educational day! 👩🚒👨🚒
Reminder... Don't forget to wear RED tomorrow:
Wednesday, October 8th, in support of Dyslexia Awareness Day!
Wednesday, October 8th, in support of Dyslexia Awareness Day!
⚖️ Weighing In on Math with Mrs. Scott’s Class! 📏
Mrs. Scott’s class is learning how to calculate math operations using weight! Students explored and compared the weights of different objects using grams, pounds, and ounces, then discussed which measurement unit was the best choice for each object. Hands-on learning at its best—these students are measuring, reasoning, and having fun while mastering real-world math skills!
Wednesday is the Flu Clinic!
Our district flu clinic will be held Wednesday, October 8th starting at 9:00 AM in the old middle school cafeteria.
✅ Available for students in Grades K–12.
✅ Parents do not need to attend—as long as you sent the form back with your student.
Let’s keep everyone healthy this season! 🙂
Our district flu clinic will be held Wednesday, October 8th starting at 9:00 AM in the old middle school cafeteria.
✅ Available for students in Grades K–12.
✅ Parents do not need to attend—as long as you sent the form back with your student.
Let’s keep everyone healthy this season! 🙂
🎉 Congratulations to our Chess Team! ♟️
Our Eureka Springs players took home a big win in their first tournament of the season at the Flippin Grand Prix!
🏆 William finished in the sole lead with a perfect 5/5 record, while Draven, Bonus, and Sonny tied with six others for third place with 4/5.
Although it was an individual competition, Eureka came in first by team scores, ahead of schools like Haas Hall Bentonville, Little Rock Central, and Harrison!
👏 We’re so proud of this incredible start—good luck as the team heads to Little Rock Central High on October 25th for their next competition!
Our Eureka Springs players took home a big win in their first tournament of the season at the Flippin Grand Prix!
🏆 William finished in the sole lead with a perfect 5/5 record, while Draven, Bonus, and Sonny tied with six others for third place with 4/5.
Although it was an individual competition, Eureka came in first by team scores, ahead of schools like Haas Hall Bentonville, Little Rock Central, and Harrison!
👏 We’re so proud of this incredible start—good luck as the team heads to Little Rock Central High on October 25th for their next competition!
📣 You're Invited!
Eureka Springs School District invites all parents, guardians, and community members to attend our Annual Report to the Public!
📅 Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: ESSD Administration Boardroom
Join us as Superintendent Bryan Pruitt and district leaders share important updates, celebrate progress, and outline future plans for our schools. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and engaged in your child’s education and the direction of our district.
👩🏫 Presenters Include Mrs. Trina Bonham · Mrs. Clare Haozous · Mrs. Gail Hunter· Mrs. Rachal Hyatt · Mr. Caen Dowell · Mr. Rick Mann
📝 Topics on the Agenda:
• Gifted & Talented & AP Programs
• Special Education
• Federal Programs
• Student Test Data
• District Financial Overview
• Superintendent’s Report:
- Student Demographics
- Accreditation Updates
- Bullying Report
- Future Building Projects:
🏗️ FEMA Safe Shelter
🚗 Elementary Parking Lot Improvements
🚌 Bus & Maintenance Facility
🏫 Old Cafeteria Renovation
The Regular October School Board Meeting will follow immediately after.
Eureka Springs School District invites all parents, guardians, and community members to attend our Annual Report to the Public!
📅 Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 p.m.
📍 Location: ESSD Administration Boardroom
Join us as Superintendent Bryan Pruitt and district leaders share important updates, celebrate progress, and outline future plans for our schools. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and engaged in your child’s education and the direction of our district.
👩🏫 Presenters Include Mrs. Trina Bonham · Mrs. Clare Haozous · Mrs. Gail Hunter· Mrs. Rachal Hyatt · Mr. Caen Dowell · Mr. Rick Mann
📝 Topics on the Agenda:
• Gifted & Talented & AP Programs
• Special Education
• Federal Programs
• Student Test Data
• District Financial Overview
• Superintendent’s Report:
- Student Demographics
- Accreditation Updates
- Bullying Report
- Future Building Projects:
🏗️ FEMA Safe Shelter
🚗 Elementary Parking Lot Improvements
🚌 Bus & Maintenance Facility
🏫 Old Cafeteria Renovation
The Regular October School Board Meeting will follow immediately after.
🎉 Happy National Principals Month! 🎉
Every October, we celebrate the incredible leadership of school principals and the powerful impact they have on students, teachers, and our community. This month is all about recognizing their dedication, vision, and hard work in creating supportive learning environments where students can thrive.
💙 Join us in celebrating our amazing principals:
🍎 Mrs. Haozous – Elementary School
📘 Mrs. Bonham – Middle School
🎓 Mr. Dowell – High School
Thank you for everything you do to lead, inspire, and make Eureka Springs Schools the best it can be! 🌟
Every October, we celebrate the incredible leadership of school principals and the powerful impact they have on students, teachers, and our community. This month is all about recognizing their dedication, vision, and hard work in creating supportive learning environments where students can thrive.
💙 Join us in celebrating our amazing principals:
🍎 Mrs. Haozous – Elementary School
📘 Mrs. Bonham – Middle School
🎓 Mr. Dowell – High School
Thank you for everything you do to lead, inspire, and make Eureka Springs Schools the best it can be! 🌟
📸 Mrs. Jester’s high school students are hard at work on their EAST projects — giving back to the community while earning service hours and building valuable job skills! We’re proud of their dedication and creativity in making a positive impact! 💪✨
Here are the athletic events for the week!
Eureka Springs School District will be celebrating Dyslexia Awareness Day on Wednesday, October 8th. Please join us in wearing red!
What a great weekend adventure! 🌞
Mrs. Bonham, our ESMS principal, invited students and teachers to sign up for a weekend hike at the river — and several joined in on the beautiful Saturday! 🥾🌿 It was the perfect day for exploring nature and making memories together.
Dr. Wellman’s 2nd graders just finished reading The BFG by Roald Dahl! 📚 They’ve been diving into narrative storytelling and are now watching the movie to compare and contrast it with the book. Students will explore how characters are described in text versus how they appear on screen—learning storytelling from page to screen! 🎬✨
🌟 Hustlin’ Highlander of the Week 🌟
Congratulations to Mars Clubbs, sponsored by Island Airco!
Coach Bower shares, “Mars is a great leader for us. She makes gutsy digs, gives great serves, and we are proud of her leadership. Her best quality is the way she helps to share her knowledge of the skills of the game with her teammates. Keep up the good work, Mars!”
Way to go, Mars! 👏🏐 #HighlanderPride
☕👮♂️ Happy National Coffee with a Cop Day! 👮♀️☕
Our kindergarteners had some very special visitors Wednesday morning—officers from Eureka Springs PD, a Carroll County Sheriff’s deputy (with a K9 partner 🐾), and an Arkansas State Trooper.
A huge thank you to the officers for spending time with our students—and to the Eureka PD officer who brought a special snack for the kids. What a wonderful way to connect and learn together! 💙
🌟 Today is National Custodial Workers Day! 🌟
We are so thankful for our amazing custodial team who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. 🧹✨ From classrooms to hallways, they make a huge difference in our students’ lives. 💙
Please join us in giving them a big THANK YOU! 🙌👏
We are so thankful for our amazing custodial team who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. 🧹✨ From classrooms to hallways, they make a huge difference in our students’ lives. 💙
Please join us in giving them a big THANK YOU! 🙌👏
🍎🌱 Johnny Appleseed in 2nd Grade! 🌱🍎
Mrs. Silzell’s second graders celebrated Johnny Appleseed with a fun and creative project! Students learned about his life, his love for nature, and the impact he made by planting apple trees across the country. The class had a great time connecting history with hands-on learning, and their projects turned out amazing. Way to go, 2nd grade! 👏🍏
🔥👏 Help us celebrate Mitzi Clark, our October Smokin’ Good Work Award winner! Mitzi keeps the middle school running like “Grand Central Station” with a smile, a servant’s heart, and a true love for our students. She goes above and beyond every single day for staff, students, and families—and we are so thankful for her! ❤️
This award is proudly sponsored by Bubba’s BBQ. 🍖
This award is proudly sponsored by Bubba’s BBQ. 🍖
SENIORS and Parents! You don't want to miss this information!!!
Today we had the honor of officially naming the elementary school office “Carolyn’s Corner.”
Carolyn was a shining spot in our building for decades. She began coming to school in the 1980s when her dad served as superintendent for 19 years. When her mother, Miss Shirley, decided to sub, Carolyn came every day—and she never stopped. Over the years, she watched generations of local children grow up and always seemed to know every detail about the elementary. In many ways, she was the heartbeat of the school.
We are deeply saddened by her passing, but her presence will continue to be felt each day. Naming our office “Carolyn’s Corner” ensures that her legacy of love, care, and dedication lives on in our school forever.
SEE YOU MONDAY, High School Parents!!!
🌟 High School Parent Night 🌟
📅 Date: Monday, September 29
🕓 Time: 4:30–6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Main floor of the high school (patio & main hallway near the office)
We’re excited to welcome all families to Parent Night! This will be a casual, informational evening designed to share resources, celebrate our programs, and connect with staff. (Please note: this is not a time for individual parent/teacher conferences.)
🎶 Food & Fun
The band will provide live music 🎵
Mr. Rusty will be grilling hot dogs for everyone to enjoy—free of charge 🌭
📌 Information Tables & Resources
Stop by to learn more about opportunities and support available for your student:
ATLAS Scores & Access Info – ELA Team
Home Access Center (HAC) – Mrs. Dickelman
Senior Information – Mrs. Wenger, School Counselor
Dyslexia Resources – Mrs. Elsey
Library & ESL – Mrs. Ledesma
EAST Program – Mr. Louderback
C4 Tech – Mr. Knight
NorthArk Med Pro Program – Mrs. Moix
FBLA/CIA – Mrs. Reed
Carnegie Library Card Drive – Mrs. April
Title 1 Information – Mr. Dowell
The evening’s main purpose is to share important Title 1 information while also giving families the chance to explore resources, ask questions, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere.
✨ We hope to see you there!
🌟 High School Parent Night 🌟
📅 Date: Monday, September 29
🕓 Time: 4:30–6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Main floor of the high school (patio & main hallway near the office)
We’re excited to welcome all families to Parent Night! This will be a casual, informational evening designed to share resources, celebrate our programs, and connect with staff. (Please note: this is not a time for individual parent/teacher conferences.)
🎶 Food & Fun
The band will provide live music 🎵
Mr. Rusty will be grilling hot dogs for everyone to enjoy—free of charge 🌭
📌 Information Tables & Resources
Stop by to learn more about opportunities and support available for your student:
ATLAS Scores & Access Info – ELA Team
Home Access Center (HAC) – Mrs. Dickelman
Senior Information – Mrs. Wenger, School Counselor
Dyslexia Resources – Mrs. Elsey
Library & ESL – Mrs. Ledesma
EAST Program – Mr. Louderback
C4 Tech – Mr. Knight
NorthArk Med Pro Program – Mrs. Moix
FBLA/CIA – Mrs. Reed
Carnegie Library Card Drive – Mrs. April
Title 1 Information – Mr. Dowell
The evening’s main purpose is to share important Title 1 information while also giving families the chance to explore resources, ask questions, and enjoy a welcoming community atmosphere.
✨ We hope to see you there!
