Eureka Springs School District

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Play along with us today! Drop your answer below! 🦃

Last call!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Play along with us today! Drop your answer below! 🦃 We hope you've enjoyed your day!

🍂🦃 From November 1st to November 8th, the Eureka Springs High School FBLA chapter hosted a Thanksgiving food drive, collecting items to provide meals for 25 families in our community! 💛🥧 With support from middle and high school students, they assembled baskets full of holiday essentials. A huge THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for making this possible: ✨ Rotary Club - Baskets ✨ Mud Street - Roasting Pans ✨ Hart’s Grocery - Turkeys ✨ And our amazing students! Together, we made a difference for local families this Thanksgiving. 🧡

Students in Ms. Silzell's class churned up some fun by making their own butter for a charcuterie-themed Friendsgiving celebration! ❤️🧈✨ They learned about the science behind the process while enjoying a hands-on activity that brought a little extra flavor to their feast. 🍞🧀🥖

🎉 Congratulations to Our FFA Students! 🎉 Eureka Springs FFA students recently attended the Harrison FFA Leadership Development Event in Harrison, Arkansas, and represented our school with pride and excellence! 👏 Isabella Cooley took home 2nd place in Prepared Public Speaking, and 👏 Harley Cooper earned 3rd place in Extemporaneous Public Speaking! We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and leadership. Keep shining, Eureka Springs FFA! 🌟🪴

🏀 Athlete of the Week 🏀 Sponsored by Island Airco Congratulations to Kenner Leavell, this week’s Athlete of the Week! 🎉 Kenner’s coach shares, “Kenner has been named Athlete of the Week for his leadership and dedication to what it truly means to be a Highlander. His hard work in practice and ability to inspire teammates has been tremendous for us this season. This recognition is well-deserved and showcases his commitment to being a great leader on and off the court.” Way to go, Kenner! Keep up the amazing work! 💪 #HighlanderPride #AthleteOfTheWeek

🎉🏅 8th Grade Physical Science Spotlight! 🧪🌬️ Our advanced science students put their creativity and engineering skills to the test today as they designed and tested parachutes! The goal of the lab was to observe and measure the effects of air resistance on closed and open parachutes, with a challenge to create one with the maximum air resistance. A big congratulations to Everleigh McCullough and Ariel Grulkey for winning the contest with their exceptional parachute design! 🎈 Their creation had the best air resistance, earning them a $5 McDonald’s gift card! 🍔🍟 Great job to all students for their amazing designs and competitive spirit—it was a close contest! 🙌 #ScienceInAction #STEMChallenge

🎉 Happy Substitute Educators Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the incredible substitute educators who step in with dedication, flexibility, and a passion for supporting our students. 💡✨ To all our amazing substitutes in the Eureka Springs School District: thank you for making a difference every day! 💛👏

What an incredible Thanksgiving lunch 🦃🍂 provided by our amazing child nutrition staff! They went above and beyond to serve a full, delicious meal 🍴 for our students and staff. We are so thankful for all you do to nourish and care for our school family! ❤️👏

🎉 Staff Spotlight of the Week: Steve Johnson 🎉 Meet Steve Johnson, our incredible Behavioral Specialist and Head Baseball Coach! 🧠⚾ Steve goes above and beyond to connect with students of all ages, bringing energy, compassion, and expertise to every interaction. His engaging approach ensures that kids are not only learning but thriving. 💡 Whether he’s guiding behavior strategies or coaching on the baseball field, Steve’s dedication to making a difference shines through every day. Thank you for all you do! 🙌

🌟 Save the Date! ☕️ Join us on Dec. 3 for Coffee and Conversations with the Eureka Springs High School Principal! 📍 Location: Eureka Springs Community Center 🕘 Time: 9:30am-10:30am This is a great opportunity to: ✅ Learn about high school updates and events ✅ Discuss the state of the school ✅ Connect with our community We hope to see you there! 🙌

Our 1st graders had an amazing time at The Amazeum in Bentonville! 🎉 A day filled with fun, creativity, and discovery brought learning to life through hands-on activities. With 50,000 square feet of engaging exhibits and learning spaces, it was a perfect place to spark curiosity and exploration. Thank you, ESSD, for continuing to support hands-on, educational field trips like this one! 🚀📚 #AmazeumAdventures

Hello Eureka Springs Elementary Families! We would like to invite you to our Little Dribblers Basketball Showcase event. Our second grade friends will be showcasing their basketball skills on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:15pm as the half time show for the Senior Girls game. Please come out and support our students! They have been working very hard to perform for you! There will be a second show in December - stay tuned for more information!

🌟 Happy Educational Support Professionals Day! 🌟 Today, we celebrate and express our gratitude to our incredible Parapros and all education support staff who work tirelessly to make our classrooms run smoothly and ensure our students succeed. 🎉 💙 Thank you for everything you do to support our schools and community! 💙

No school next week!

🌟 Today's Staff Spotlight: Coach Brian Rambo! 🌟 Coach Rambo is our head men's basketball coach and Athletic Director, leading with dedication and passion. He has celebrated many successes during his time with Eureka Springs, making a significant impact both on and off the court. Thank you, Coach Rambo, for always giving your all to our students and athletes! 🏀👏 #EurekaSpringsSchools #StaffSpotlight #MakingADifference

High School Students and Parents! Check out the news for the week!

Good luck to our Eureka Springs FFA Shooting Sports team competing at the State Contest today! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. Aim high, and show them what Eureka Springs can do! 🎯💪

Highlander Hoops travels to Mulberry today to face the Yellow Jackets in a non-conference matchup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #GoScots #Highlanders #ESHS #eurekasprings #arkansasbasketball #AAA #arkansassports

📣 Staff Spotlight! 🌟 We’d love to highlight Jamie Dickelman, our amazing District Administrative Assistant! Jamie is the go-to person for all our questions and helps with countless programs and portals. Her incredible organization skills keep us all in line and on track! 🙌 Thank you, Jamie, for everything you do to keep our district running smoothly! 💼✨ #StaffSpotlight