Eureka Springs School District

📣 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! 💼📚

🏃‍♀️🏃 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! 💥

⚽️ 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! 💪🔴⚫

🎓 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! 💪🎉

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!

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!

📂✨ 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!

🌟 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!

📚 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!

🏆 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!

📢 Attention Parents & Guardians! 📢 State testing is coming up for grades 3-10! 📝✨ Attached is the schedule—please take a moment to review it. This will also be pinned on Facebook for quick reference. ✅ Why It Matters: These assessments provide valuable insight into student progress and help guide future instruction. Attendance is crucial! 📅 How You Can Help Us Out: 🔹 Ensure your student is present and on time. 🔹 Avoid scheduling appointments or time off on testing days. 🔹 Encourage a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast! Thank you for your support in helping our students do their best! 💙

📢 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Wednesday, April 9th! 🍎 Stay connected and informed about your child’s progress! 📍 Elementary School – Conferences by appointment. Teachers will be reaching out to schedule. 📍 Middle & High School – Drop in anytime from 3:30-6:00 PM to meet with teachers. We look forward to seeing you and working together for student success! 💙📚

🌟 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! 👏

🌿🔬 Ms. Miller’s Scientific Literacy class is diving into a local macroinvertebrate survey this month! 🏞️🐛 These tiny creatures, living among the pebbles of a stream, serve as nature’s water quality indicators—helping us understand the long-term health of our local waterways. 💧🌎

⚽️ Game Day Alert! ⚽️ The ESHS Soccer Teams are hitting the road to take on Providence Academy this Thursday, April 3! 📍 Away Game ⏰ Girls – 5 PM ⏰ Boys – 7 PM Let’s show our support and cheer them on! 💙⚽🔥

📣 Celebrating Our Amazing Paraprofessionals! 🎉 Today is Paraprofessional Day, and we want to give a HUGE shoutout to the incredible paras at Eureka Springs Schools! 🦁🍎 These dedicated educators go above and beyond every day—supporting students, assisting teachers, and making a difference in our classrooms. Their hard work, patience, and kindness help our students succeed, and we are so grateful for all they do!

🌿🦋 Butterflies Take Flight! 🦋🌿 Ms. Silzell’s class had an exciting day as they released their butterflies into the world! 🏵️✨ After weeks of observing the caterpillars hatch and transform, students got to witness the final stage of the life cycle—watching their butterflies spread their wings and soar! What a beautiful way to see science in action!