Good luck to our Highlander Sr. High Boys team as they hit the road for Regionals this afternoon! 🏀
Play hard, stay focused, and Go Highlanders!
🔬 AP Bio in Action! 🔬
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) can make billions of copies of DNA in just an hour! This powerful tool has many applications, from forensics to medical research.
Today, our AP Biology students took science to the next level by amplifying their own DNA to examine their genetics. Hands-on learning at its finest! 🧬✨
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Marjorie Kilby 🌟
We are thrilled to have Marjorie Kilby as our PK-6 School Counselor! 🎉 From fun activities to creative ways of learning, she brings energy, kindness, and a cheerful spirit to everything she does. 💛
Ms. Kilby has a special way of making every student feel valued and important. Whether it’s through engaging lessons, a listening ear, or just her warm smile, she makes a difference every day! ✨
Thank you, Ms. Kilby, for all you do!
📢 JUNIORS! 📢
🚨 ACT Reminder! 🚨
Juniors, your ACT exam is this Tuesday! ⏰ The test starts promptly at 8 AM, and late arrivals will NOT be admitted to the testing rooms.
🎯 Your ACT score can open doors to college acceptance, scholarships, and career opportunities—so give it your best shot!
✅ What to bring:
🔋 A charged Chromebook
🧠 A focused & ready-to-go mindset!
Set yourself up for success—be on time and show what you know! 💪🎓
🌾✨ February is Career & Technical Education Month! ✨🌾
At Eureka Springs, we are proud to offer three agriculture pathways for students to explore:
🌱 Plant Science
🌳 Natural Resources
📊 Agriculture Business
Students have access to hands-on learning through courses like:
📖 Survey of Agriculture
🌿 CASE Plant Science & Advanced Plant Science
🏡 Greenhouse Management
🌎 Natural Resources & Forestry and Wildlife
💻 Online Agribusiness
🚜 Real-World Experience 🚜
Students in these programs gain hands-on experience working with:
🐝 Our bees 🏡 Our greenhouse 🌰 Our Ozark Chinquapin plot
🌾 Plant science, animal science, food science, and environmental services!
💙 FFA: Premier Leadership, Personal Growth & Career Success 💛
Through FFA, students can:
🎤 Compete in public speaking & career development events
🌿 Help with the annual plant sale
🤠 Be part of the Carroll County FFA Rodeo
AND Honor veterans at the annual Veteran’s Day Breakfast
🌟 Agriculture education prepares students for future careers while also opening doors to agriculture-related scholarships for college & trade schools.
Huge thanks to Ms. Cheyenne Fortson for leading our Ag students to success! 👏
📢 Reminder! 📢
🗓 Parent-Teacher Conferences are TODAY! 🗓
⏰ 3:30 - 6:00 PM ⏰
📍 Middle & High School: Drop in anytime!
📍 Elementary: By appointment only.
Come meet with teachers, discuss your child’s progress, and stay connected! We look forward to seeing you there!
Eureka Springs Junior High Quiz Bowl Shines at State! 🏆🎉
After their regional championship win in Mena, our Junior High Quiz Bowl team placed 3rd in the AGQBA State Competition! Led by an All-Tournament performance from Yohannes and outstanding contributions from every player, this team showcased their knowledge, teamwork, and determination at the highest level.
Way to go, Quiz Bowl! 🏅📚👏
Eureka Springs schools will be closed tommorrow, Friday, February 21st due to hazardous road conditions. Repeat, Eureka Springs schools will not be in session tomorrow, Friday, February 21st. Stay safe and warm!
❄️ One Last Snow Day! ❄️
Due to road conditions not improving enough for safe travel, school will be closed again tomorrow, Friday, February 21st. Enjoy one more day of winter fun!☃️❄️
Eureka Springs schools will be closed tommorrow, Thursday, February 20th due to hazardous road conditions. Repeat, Eureka Springs schools will not be in session tomorrow, Thursday, February 20th. Stay safe and warm!
❄️ Another Snow Day! ❄️
Due to weather and road conditions, school will be closed again tomorrow, Thursday, February 20. ☃️❄️
🏀 Basketball Update 🏀
The Semifinal round of the District Tournament that was scheduled for Thursday has been postponed. Please stay tuned and continue to check our social media for updates.
☃️ Let’s See Your Snow Day Fun! ❄️🛷
Eureka Springs families, it’s time to show off your best snowman creations and epic sledding moments! Whether you built a towering snowman or caught the perfect action shot flying down a hill, we want to see it!
📸 Drop your photos in the comments and share the winter magic with us! Let’s celebrate the snowy fun together!
🎭✨ Staff Spotlight: Donesa Mann! ✨🎭
Meet Donesa Mann, our incredible high school theatre teacher who brings creativity, passion, and talent to the stage! She has a gift for inspiring students, helping them discover their potential, and putting together fantastic productions that showcase their hard work. 🎬🌟
Whether it's acting, set design, or stage direction, Mrs. Mann pulls out the best in every student, turning their efforts into performances that wow our audiences. Theatre at Eureka Springs wouldn’t be the same without her! 🎭👏
Bravo to Mrs. Mann for making the magic happen! 🎟️✨
🔋 **Dr. P’s 8th Grade Scientists in Action!** 🔋
Dr. P's 8th grade Physical Science class has been charged up learning about batteries! ⚡️ After creating posters on wet and dry cell batteries, students put their knowledge to the test by building their own batteries using household items. 🏠🔬
They experimented with different numbers of coins and electrodes to measure voltage, then graphed their results to analyze the impact. 📊🔍 Hands-on learning at its best! 💡
Eureka Springs schools will be closed Wednesday, February 19th due to inclement weather. Repeat, Eureka Springs schools will not be in session tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th. Stay safe and warm!
🚨❄️ Snow Day Alert! ❄️🚨
No school tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th, due to winter weather! Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy your snow day! ⛄❄️
📢 Parent-Teacher Conferences Rescheduled 📢
Due to inclement weather, the parent-teacher conferences originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, have been moved to Monday, February 24.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to meeting with you then! Stay safe and warm! ❄️
Eureka Springs Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18th due to imminent inclement weather. Repeat, Eureka Springs schools will not be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18th. Stay safe and warm!
❄️ School Closed – Tuesday, February 18 ❄️
Due to inclement weather, all schools in our district will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 18. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy your snow day! ❄️☃️
Check back for updates, and be sure to follow us for any further announcements. #SnowDay #StaySafe
