Eureka Springs School District

Save the dates!

Attention Parents! Please make sure you have set up your Apptegy account through our Eureka Springs School District app. We are going to use this platform to stay connected with you regarding all important announcements and dates. Please see the attachment for detailed instructions.

🍎 School Meals Are Free for All Students! 🍎
Regular school breakfast and lunch are FREE for all students. 🎉 We’re happy to provide these nutritious meals to all our students and look forward to serving them each day!

PLEASE NOTE
A la carte items are not included in the free meal program and must be purchased separately. If you have questions about what qualifies as a la carte, please reach out to Child Nutrition Director Halli Ceola at halli.ceola@es.k12.ar.us.

BEST. FIRST. DAY. ❤️🖤🤍 What an incredible start to the school year across Eureka Springs Schools! Our buildings were full of smiles, excitement, learning, and so much pride. A huge thank you to our amazing staff for making Day 1 welcoming, organized, and FUN for our students and families. If today is any indication, we are in for a fantastic year. Here’s to 2026–2027! 🎉

🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY! 🚌📚 A few reminders as we kick off a GREAT new school year: 📵 No cell phone use in school zones — please help us keep our students and staff safe! 🥞 Cafeterias open for breakfast at 7:25 AM. 🚌 Please be patient this first week! Traffic is always a little heavier during the first several days, and our buses are working out their routes and timing. ⏰ Leave home a little early, give yourself some extra time, and watch out for our students and buses! We’re excited to welcome everyone back. Here’s to a safe and GREAT school year! ❤️🖤

We're so excited to welcome your students back!

Elementary and middle school: here are the drop-off points:

**Busses Only: All busses will drop students off at the new cafeteria.
**Middle School Car Riders: Please come through the middle school parking lot and drop your student to the front door. A staff member will be there to greet you.
**Elementary School Car Riders: Please pull up to the elementary parking lot for drop off. A staff member will be there to greet you.

If you plan to walk your student to the door: Please park in the designated lot for your student's building (Elementary parents should park in the lot across the street from the elementary building; Middle School parents should park in the middle school main lot). Parents will not have access to the hallways or classrooms.

***Please do not park in the staff lot across from the new cafeteria.***
If your child needs to grab breakfast, we'll make sure they get to the right place. Thank you again for your patience and cooperation as we get used to our routine!

❤️🖤 That’s a wrap on Inservice and Open House 2026! We finished our last day of learning and preparing with a fantastic district-wide Open House! It was so good to see our students and families back in the buildings and the excitement for a new year everywhere! We’re ready! See you August 12 for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 🎒📚✏️❤️🖤

📱 Stay Connected with Eureka Springs Schools! Our NEW Eureka Springs Schools App is here, and it’s the easiest way to stay up to date with everything happening across the district! With the app, you can: ✅ View the school calendar 📅 Keep up with upcoming events 💬 Communicate directly with your child’s teacher 📢 Receive important school announcements and notifications 🏫 Access school information anytime, anywhere Don’t miss a thing this school year—download the Eureka Springs Schools App today from the Apple App Store or Google Play and stay connected with your school community!

We can't wait to see you this week! Please join us at Open House on Monday, August 10th from 4pm-6pm! The first day back is Wednesday, August 12th!

What a great Friday across our buildings as everyone continued preparing for an amazing school year! Classrooms are coming together, hallways are filling with excitement, and our staff has been working hard to make sure we’re ready to welcome students. A huge thank you to CS Bank for treating our entire staff to a delicious lunch today. Your generosity and support of our schools mean so much!! We’re getting closer, and we can’t wait to have our students back in our buildings! See you Monday for Open House! ❤️🖤

Another fantastic day of learning, laughing, and getting ready for our students! ❤️🖤 We kicked things off with a DELISH breakfast served by Bank of 1889 🙌 and then jumped into sessions on data review, collaborative learning, mental health, academic success, technology, and so much more! And the icing on the cake… lunch at the beautiful Crescent Hotel sponsored by Eureka Springs Rotary! 😍 Full bellies, full brains, and lots of great ideas! We are so thankful for the amazing community partners who continue to show up for our schools and our staff. One step closer to an awesome school year! 🎉

Middle School families-
If you haven't already, drop by the front office to grab your student's registration packet! You can also pickup Monday during Open House!

📚 Back-to-School Information is Here! We’re excited to welcome everyone back for another great school year! 📝. 🏫 Open House: Join us to meet teachers, see classrooms, and get ready for the first day!

What a fantastic first day back in our buildings! We kicked off the morning with a delicious staff breakfast before coming together for district-wide learning, collaboration, and the chance to build new relationships as we prepare for an incredible school year. We were also honored to welcome Congressman Steve Womack, who stopped by to visit with our staff. A huge thank you to Arvest Bank for generously sponsoring today’s lunch, and to Disco’s Grill for serving an amazing meal featuring burgers, falafel, and more. We are so grateful for community partners like Arvest Bank and Disco’s Grill who invest in our schools and help keep our staff fueled and ready for the year ahead. It’s going to be a great year for Eureka Springs School District! ❤️🖤

Attention Elementary School parents: Please use the link below to request a bus for your student(s). An invalid QR code was sent to you previously by mail. If you used that code, do not resubmit. Rest assured we received it. Thank you and we apologize for the inconvenience.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TVOZPfkcSA1blqRqDLLyU2Z1nL7nLUIyfy7-FlSkz8E/edit

It's XC Season!!!

🎉 Welcome to Eureka Springs Elementary, Sharon Gould! ❤️ We’re excited to welcome Sharon Gould to the Eureka Springs Elementary Scotties family as our new Special Education Paraprofessional! Sharon is looking forward to joining a team that is dedicated to student success and equity. She believes Eureka Springs School District is a place where collaboration, support, and education come together to help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally, ensuring every student has the resources and encouragement they need to thrive. 🎶 Fun Fact: Sharon loves music and going to concerts—especially summer concerts! She enjoys listening to many different genres of music. Please join us in giving Sharon a warm Scottie welcome! ❤️

🐉 District Leadership Update Eureka Springs School District is pleased to announce that Rachal Hyatt will transition to the role of Middle School Principal. Rachal most recently served as our Director of Programs, was previously a school counselor and classroom teacher. She's is starting year 22 with the district. We look forward to the year ahead and all that our students, staff, and families will accomplish together. Welcome to ESMS, Rachal! ❤️🖤

📚 Welcome Back, Cheryl Shadrick! ❤️ We’re excited to welcome Cheryl Shadrick back to Eureka Springs Schools! After previously teaching at the middle school, Cheryl is returning to her roots and will be teaching 1st Grade this year. “I’m excited to be coming back to Eureka Springs to work with such a unique and supportive team in this beautiful little town.” A fun fact about Cheryl: She loves to pack up and head out on adventures! Some last just a day, while others turn into much longer journeys. 🌎✈️ Welcome back to the family, Cheryl! We’re so glad you’re here! ❤️

📣 Welcome to Eureka Springs High School, Taylor Peden! ❤️🖤 We are excited to welcome Taylor Peden as the new ESHS RootEd Advisor! The Arkansas RootEd Advisor program places dedicated college and career advisors in rural high schools to help students explore and prepare for life after graduation. Whether students are interested in college, technical training, military service, or entering the workforce, Taylor will help guide them as they discover opportunities, develop career-ready skills, and create a plan for their future. Working alongside our high school counselor, Gena Wenger, Taylor will provide students with additional support as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives. A message from Taylor: “My name is Taylor Peden, and I’m excited for the opportunity to join the Eureka Springs School District. My background has given me the chance to work with students in a variety of ways. I’ve been a teacher, coached, and currently serve as the Youth Director at the Great Passion Play. Each of these experiences has strengthened my passion for helping young people grow, build confidence, and discover their potential. What excites me most about this new position is the opportunity to help prepare students for both college and career. I believe every student deserves a head start on their future, along with meaningful opportunities to explore different career paths, develop valuable skills, and discover what they’re passionate about!” Please join us in giving Taylor a warm welcome! We are excited to have her on our team!