Eureka Springs School District

🎉 🎉 Congratulations to Our Arkansas Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Recipients! 🎉 We are proud to recognize several Eureka Springs educators who have earned Arkansas Merit Teacher Incentive Fund payments through the Arkansas Department of Education. This recognition is awarded to eligible teachers in designated state-tested grades and subjects and is based on multiple years of student growth and achievement data. We are grateful for the hard work, dedication, and commitment these educators (and ALL educators in our district!!!) demonstrate each day in support of student success. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition! ❤️🖤

🎨 STAFF SPOTLIGHT: STAFF MOVEMENT 🎨 Please help us congratulate Katie Lopez on her new role at Eureka Springs Schools! After inspiring young learners as a 1st Grade Teacher at Eureka Springs Elementary, Mrs. Lopez is beginning an exciting new chapter as our Grades 7–12 Art Teacher at the middle and high school. Mrs. Lopez brings creativity, enthusiasm, and a passion for helping students express themselves through art. Her ability to build strong relationships and encourage every learner to reach their potential will make a tremendous impact on our secondary students. We are excited to see her talents continue to shine in this new role and can’t wait to watch our 7–12 art program flourish. Congratulations, Mrs. Lopez! We’re so excited for you and this next adventure. ❤️🖤

We are HIRING! https://eurekaspringsschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

📚✨ Welcome to Eureka Springs Middle School, Rachel Holt! ✨📚 We are excited to welcome Rachel Holt to the Eureka Springs School District as our new 7th & 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher at Eureka Springs Middle School! Rachel joins us from Huntsville, Arkansas, and is eager to become part of the collaborative and supportive learning community that makes Eureka Springs such a special place. Her passion for education and commitment to putting students first make her a wonderful addition to our team. A fun fact about Rachel: before pursuing education, she attended culinary school! 🍽️👩‍🍳 Please join us in giving Rachel a warm Dragon welcome! We are thrilled to have her on board and can’t wait to see the positive impact she will make in the lives of our students.

We're hiring! https://www.eurekaspringsschools.k12.ar.us/page/employment-job-opportunities

🏀📣 Meet & Greet with the Scotts! 📣🏀 Join us on Monday, July 13, at 10:00 a.m. as we welcome Tyler and Tara Scott in their new roles! 🏀 Coach Tyler Scott will be in Highlander Arena to meet students and families as he begins his role as our Junior and Senior Boys Basketball Coach. 📣 Mrs. Tara Scott will be in the High School Auditorium to meet students and families as she takes on her new role as our Junior and Senior High Cheer Coach. While they certainly aren’t new faces to Eureka Springs Schools, Tyler and Tara Scott are stepping into exciting new roles, and we couldn’t be happier for them! 🏀 Coach Tyler Scott has faithfully served our district as a bus driver and long-term substitute and brings years of coaching experience and a passion for developing young men both on and off the court. When he’s not on the sidelines, he’s a proud husband to Tara and a devoted dad to his three sons. We are thrilled to have Coach Scott leading our Highlander basketball program and know our student-athletes will benefit from his leadership, dedication, and love for the game. 📚📣 Mrs. Tara Scott will transition from her role as a beloved third-grade teacher to serve as our Middle School Instructional Support Specialist while also taking the reins as our Junior and Senior High Cheer Coach. Tara has made a lasting impact on countless students through her kindness, encouragement, and dedication to helping every child succeed. Her positive spirit, leadership, and ability to build strong relationships with students make her a wonderful addition to both the middle school team and our cheer programs. Please join us in congratulating Tyler and Tara on these exciting opportunities and stop by on July 13 to welcome them to their new positions! ❤️🖤 #HighlanderPride #EurekaSpringsSchools

📚✨ Welcome to Eureka Springs Schools, Keith Hunt! ✨📚 We are excited to welcome Keith Hunt to the Eureka Springs Elementary School family as a new Third Grade Teacher! Originally from Tuttle, Oklahoma, Mr. Hunt is eager to make a difference during one of the most important years in a child’s educational journey. 💬 “I’m excited to join Eureka Springs Schools because third grade is such a pivotal year for students as they grow academically, socially, and personally. I look forward to building a classroom where students feel confident, supported, and eager to learn. The district’s strong community and commitment to the whole child resonate deeply with me, and I’m eager to partner with families and collaborate with colleagues to help every student succeed.” And here’s a fun fact you may not know about Mr. Hunt… 🐴🏈 While attending college, he served as a driver of the legendary Sooner Schooner! Not many people can say they’ve taken a horse-drawn wagon for a spin in front of a packed stadium! Please join us in giving Mr. Hunt a warm Scottie welcome! ❤️🖤

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟 Please help us welcome Katelyn Abernathy, who will be teaching 2nd Grade at Eureka Springs Elementary School this year! 🍎✏️ Katelyn moved to Eureka Springs from Houston, Texas, but she was born and raised in Southern California. Last year, she served our Scotties as a speech therapy paraprofessional, and we’re excited that she’s continuing her journey with Eureka Springs Schools in a new role. Katelyn shared that she is especially excited to build even stronger connections with our students and families and to become even more involved in the Eureka Springs community. 💙❤️ 🏈 Fun Fact: Katelyn is a football fanatic! She participates in three different fantasy football leagues each year and was lucky enough to bring home championships in two of them last season! 🏆🏆 We’re thrilled to have Ms. Abernathy leading a 2nd grade classroom and know our Scotties are in for a wonderful year. Welcome to your new role, Katelyn! ❤️💙

⚾️🏆 Champions! 🏆⚾️ Congratulations to our Eureka Springs 10U Baseball team on bringing home 1st Place in the Carroll County Tournament in Berryville last Friday! The championship game was one for the books. Facing Green Forest, the team entered the final inning trailing 3-0. With determination and grit, they rallied for an incredible 6-run inning in the bottom of the 3rd, beating the clock and securing the championship victory! What an exciting comeback and a great example of perseverance and teamwork. We are proud of these young athletes and coaches for representing Eureka Springs so well! ❤️🖤Congratulations, Champions! ⚾🏆

🍎 Welcome to Eureka Springs Schools, Lily Geren! 🍎 Please join us in welcoming Lily Geren to Eureka Springs Elementary School, where she will be teaching Kindergarten! Lily is from Berryville, Arkansas, and recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University. She is excited to become part of the Eureka Springs School District and looks forward to building meaningful relationships with students, families, and fellow staff members. She is eager to help young learners develop a love of learning while creating a positive and welcoming classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported. 🐐 Fun Fact: Outside of school, Lily enjoys spending time on her little farm with her donkeys, chickens, and goats! We are excited to have Lily join the Scottie family and know she will make a wonderful addition to our elementary team. Please help us give her a warm Scottie welcome! ❤️🖤 🍎📚✏️🐴🐔🐐

Various Middle School art classes, at some point, painted art work on individual 2 x 4 ceiling tiles now displayed in the art room, itself. The AR state building inspector has required the removal of the tiles. This notification is to anyone who would like the tiles he/she painted, or parents who would like their children's works. Any not claimed by June 24th, 2026 will be disposed of. You may come by the school during work hours (8-4, M-Th and 8-12 Fridays) or call 479-253-5999, ext.5130.

The Valkyrie Motorcycle Group visited Eureka Springs June 1–5 for their annual conference and selected the Eureka Springs School District Special Education Department as this year’s conference beneficiary. On Wednesday, members of our amazing Special Education team joined the group at Beaver Town Park, where they enjoyed a delicious taco lunch. A special thank you to Jose’s and Doug Allen for catering, and to Heather at Beaver Campground for providing the space. Throughout the week, riders participated in events and scenic rides to raise funds in support of our students. On Thursday, the Valkyrie Motorcycle Group presented a donation of $7,542 to our Special Education Department. The check was accepted by Gail Hunter, our Special Education Director. These funds will help provide Special Olympics equipment and materials for our students, as well as support the purchase of vital resources that help students develop lifelong learning and independent living skills. We are incredibly grateful to the Valkyrie Motorcycle Group for their generosity, support, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of our students. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this amazing effort and helped make this donation possible!

🌟 New Staff Spotlight: Welcome Auston Crow! 🌟 Please join us in welcoming Auston Crow to the Eureka Springs School District! Auston will be teaching 4th grade at Eureka Springs Elementary School. Originally from Huntsville, Arkansas, he is excited to be closer to family and reconnect with the school staff he worked with during his student teaching experience. Before joining our district, Auston spent the last two years teaching in a remote village in Alaska, where he taught students in grades K–5. We are thrilled to have him bring his unique experiences and passion for education to our elementary team. Welcome to Eureka Springs, Auston! We’re excited to have you as part of the Scottie family! ❤️🤍🖤🍎

🏀 Meet & Greet Coach Derek Shaw! 🏀 The Eureka Springs High School Athletic Department invites all students, families, staff, and community members to a special Meet & Greet with our new Girls Basketball Coach, Derek Shaw! 📅 Monday ⏰ 11:00 AM 📍 Eureka Springs High School Gymnasium Come welcome Coach Shaw to the Highlander family, introduce yourself, and learn about his vision for the future of Lady Highlanders Basketball. We are excited for this new chapter and hope you’ll join us as we officially welcome him to Eureka Springs! ❤️🖤 Go Highlanders! 🖤❤️

Registration is now OPEN for Eureka Springs High School! Follow the link to complete enrollment paperwork: https://www.eurekaspringsschools.k12.ar.us/o/eshs/page/student-registration ALL students, new and returning, will need to complete the forms. If you have questions, you may contact the high school office: 479-253-8875.

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Last week, Eureka Springs Elementary held our school-wide Sight Word Bee! 🎉📚 Students across the school participated and showed off their hard work and reading skills. There were two winners from each grade level and we are so proud of all of our students for their effort and determination! Congratulations to all of our grade-level winners, and a very special congratulations to Rowan from Kindergarten, who won the overall Sight Word Bee championship! 🏆✨ What an incredible accomplishment for one of our youngest Scotties! ❤️👏