Eureka Springs School District

What an amazing start to the semester! This week, our students immersed themselves in stories, exploring new worlds through reading 📖, expressed their creativity through vibrant drawings 🎨, and even learned some impressive jump rope tricks 🤸‍♂️. They worked together to solve teamwork and collaboration challenges 🤝, conducted hands-on science experiments 🔬, and tackled so many exciting activities that made learning fun and interactive. We’re so proud of their curiosity, creativity, and teamwork! Have a wonderful and well-deserved weekend! 🌟

Happy School Resource Officer Day! 🎉

Today we want to give a huge thank you to our very own SRO, Officer Hector Ramos. We are grateful for the safety, support, and care he provides our students and staff each day. Officer Ramos goes above and beyond to build positive relationships, keep our campus secure, and always be there when we need him.

Thank you for all you do, Officer Ramos — we appreciate you today and every day! 💙🚓

💘 Valentine’s Dance – Grades 5–8 💘 Get ready to dance the night away! 🎶🕺💃 Our Valentine’s Dance for grades 5–8 is happening on Friday, February 13. 💕 Music 💕 Dancing with friends 💕 Lots of Valentine fun More details coming soon—mark your calendars! ❤️

Kiddie Cheer Camp is coming!! Watch for permission slips coming home!

💪 Hustlin’ Highlander Spotlight 💪

This week we’re celebrating Kenny Hamblin! Kenny goes out of his way to help classmates understand challenging math and physics concepts in science. He’s an outstanding group partner who brings creativity and innovation to every science project, consistently building models that truly demonstrate scientific ideas.

Beyond the classroom, Kenny is a dedicated band member and absolutely rocks the bass clarinet 🎶. His talent, teamwork, and willingness to help others make him a standout Highlander.

A huge thank-you to Island Airco for sponsoring this Hustlin’ Highlander and supporting our students. It is an honor to have Kenny as a student—keep hustlin’!

January is School Board Appreciation Month! 🎉
We extend our sincere thanks to our School Board members for their dedication, leadership, and commitment to supporting our students, staff, and community. Your service helps shape a strong future for our schools. 💙

Welcome back! Here are the events for the week!

Turn those alarms back on! We will see you tomorrow morning!

What an incredible in-service day with our teachers and staff! 💙 It was so good to come back together as a school family and kick off the day with an amazing breakfast generously served by Mud St. Café—they truly spoiled us with everything from cheesy grits to parfaits, quiche, and a full coffee bar! ☕️ Then it was time to dive into learning, collaboration, and preparation as our teachers got ready for the semester ahead. We’re energized, inspired, and ready… and we can’t wait to welcome our students back on Monday!

Judy Jenquine and her friends did it again, filling gift bags for our students and spreading so much joy. We truly appreciate their continued support and generosity to our school. Pictured here is Annabelle, one of our PreK students, carefully deciding which bag to pick — a pretty big decision for such a little one! 🎁💛

See you back on January 5th!

Mrs. Scott’s 3rd graders are wrapping up the days before Christmas break with hands-on science fun! 🎄✨ They’re learning all about force while experimenting to see just how high their cardboard creations can flip. Learning + excitement = the perfect way to head into break!

☕🏴 Hustlin’ Highlander of the Week 🏴☕
Sponsored by Island Airco

Congratulations to Ruri! 🎉 Ruri has shown outstanding perseverance while preparing coffee orders and working hard on her fall semester project. Her dedication, determination, and strong work ethic truly shine.
Way to keep hustlin’, Ruri! 💪👏

Mrs. Jester's students have spent the last three weeks hard at work on their Fall Semester Christmas Cookie Research Project, and it’s been sweet in every way! 🍪🎄 They researched a Christmas cookie or treat, wrote persuasive sentences explaining why their treat is the best, and calculated the cost of ingredients. Teachers had the chance to pop in, hear students explain their learning, sample a variety of treats, and vote for their favorites. We’re so proud of the creativity, effort, and learning our students showcased!

What better way to have a staff meeting than with some holiday team-building fun? 🎄 Our middle school team took advantage of the afternoon by challenging each other in building contests and creating gingerbread houses. Laughter, creativity, and teamwork all around — best team ever!

Have a great break!

🎶 After School Marching Band Informational Meeting 🎶 Interested in joining marching band next semester? Come learn what it’s all about! 📍 Where: MS Old Cafeteria ⏰ When: 6:00 PM- Wednesday the 17th 🥁 What: Informational meeting about the after school marching band starting next semester Students and parents are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!

Big thanks to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge for a roar-some day with our 4th graders! 🐯🦁 The students had an absolute blast learning about amazing animals, conservation, and how these incredible creatures are cared for. There were lots of wide eyes, great questions, and unforgettable moments. We’re so thankful for the fun, learning, and memories—this field trip was paws-itively amazing!

🏀 Hustlin’ Highlander of the Week Sponsored by Island Airco Shoutout to Caitlyn Lester from Girls’ Basketball! Coach Bower shared, “Caitlyn is leading our team in points and rebounds this season and has been playing defense with pride. Last week she led our team to victory against Haas Hall Fayetteville with 28 points, netting four 3-pointers, and pulling down 7 rebounds.” Keep shining, Caitlyn! 💙❤️🏀

Eureka's chess team is closing the fall semester in style. As most of us left for Thanksgiving break, our team travelled to North Little Rock High School and found tough competition there, narrowly missing the podium in both the individual and team metrics. Returning to action in Marshall on December 6th, they left their stamp on the tournament, claiming the first six places with William, Draven, Christian, Bonus, Sonny, and Cael. And in the overall fall season standings, consisting of the top players over four Grand Prix tournaments, the state-wide podium consisted of William, Draven, and Bonus!

With one week remaining in the team's Rookly league, a national chess e-sports competition, Eureka Springs is tied for first in their group with Trinity Episcopal School, followed closely by The Leffell School out of New York. We're proud of all our chess players for their good sportsmanship and hard work, and we're looking forward to regionals in 2026!