Eureka Springs School District

🧺 First Grade Field Trip Fun! Today, our first graders explored the amazing Onyx Cave and wrapped up their adventure with a picnic lunch at Leatherwood Park! A day full of learning, laughter, and memories!

🎉 We’re proud to recognize our students who have earned their Microsoft Office Pro Certifications! 💻👏 These hardworking Highlanders have demonstrated professional-level skills in Microsoft Office tools—an achievement that sets them apart for future college and career success: ✅ Corben ✅ Draven ✅ Kenner ✅ Mattie ✅ John “Cooper” ✅ Yohannes ✅ Fiona ✅ William ✅ Melanie ✅ Wyatt

⭐️ Way to go, 6th Grade! 🧮 Our 6th grade Problem Solving team brought home 2nd place at the Math Carnival today! We’re proud of our Eureka Springs Middle School mathletes for showing up and showing out!

4th Grade Puppy Fun!! Our 4th grade students took a special trip to the Good Shepherd Humane Society today to wrap up our Elementary Kindness Project! It all started with a school-wide coin war in February, raising $1130.71 for the shelter. In March, our 3rd graders whipped up homemade dog biscuits. And today, 4th graders shared their creative talents by reading their very own books to the shelter pups! Scottie Kindness for the WIN!

🎓 Senior Awards & Scholarship Ceremony 🎓 Join us as we honor the Class of 2025! 📅 Wednesday, May 14th 🕘 9:00 AM 📍 Eureka Springs Auditorium We invite all parents and families to attend and help us celebrate the incredible achievements of our seniors. Let’s give them the recognition they deserve!

📚 Something truly amazing happened last Friday! One of our incredibly generous Scottie parents came in and bought a book for EVERY single student in our school—Pre-K through 4th grade—at the book fair! ❤️ This parent asked for no recognition, only hoping to inspire others with the same spirit of giving. Her one wish? That every child would get to experience the joy of choosing a book of their own. What a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness and community. 💛

♟️ Our Chess Team is back from the Orlando SuperNationals with TWO team trophies and an individual medal! 🏆🎉 👏 William Vaverka, Sonny Thao, Draven Cummings, and Bonus Shock placed 16th as a team in their section. Seniors JD Eckman, Finn Van Sickle, Roman Schuber, and Riley Chapman brought home 12th, with JD earning our only individual medal—11th out of 305 players! 🥇 Mia Renko, Amber Kirk, Christian Thao, Cael Dempsie, and Chase Abendroth all notched national-level wins as well! 💪 Huge thanks to the Northwest Arkansas Chess Center for making this trip possible, to Kelly Otterman for driving us all those long miles, and to every supporter who helped along the way. What an incredible way to close out the year! 🚌🌟♟️

Our Shooting Sports team had a great weekend in Jacksonville! Our juniors didn’t have a full team, but Caleb Jones still made a strong showing—placing 52nd out of 445 competitors! Our senior high team ranked 22nd out of 130 teams—just six spots away from qualifying for state! Special shoutout to Holden Nance for placing 22nd individually out of 551 competitors! We’re proud of all of you!

Our very own Addie Blackwelder is competing at the State Track Meet today in Quitman! Let’s cheer her on as she represents Eureka Springs with strength and determination! Go Addie!

🌿📚 Outdoor learning at its best! Mrs. Jester's class took their science skills to Lake Leatherwood, where they explored the natural world and created their own ecosystem terrariums! Students have been diving into terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems over the past few weeks—and last Thursday, they brought that learning to life. 🐟🌱🪵

Forgive us for failing to post our March Students of the Month, but we’re still so proud of them! 🎉 Big congratulations to Bonus Shock and Emma Wolfinbarger—chosen by staff for their excellence in academics, athletics and/or clubs, and outstanding character. Way to go, Bonus and Emma! 💙👏

ESHS Highlanders- Here is the news for the week!

🎓 Check out some of our amazing seniors who participated in the C4 Graduation Ceremony at Northark today! These students are leaving high school with college credits and stepping into high-paying careers. We’re so proud of their hard work and bright futures ahead! 👏💼🎉

🎉 We’ve reached the halfway point of our national tournament, and things are heating up! Our seniors are tied for the podium in their section, and Cael is just half a point from the individual lead in his! 🏆♟️ All 13 students who made the trip from Eureka are playing their hearts out in marathon matches that stretch over three hours and won’t wrap up until 9 PM — with another full day of chess ahead! A huge shoutout and our deepest thanks to the Northwest Arkansas Chess Center 🙌 whose incredible generosity made this unforgettable experience possible! Check them out and show some love: 🔗 Link: https://www.nwachesscenter.org/ Let’s finish strong, Eureka, more photos to come! 💪🖤♟️

🌟 Wonderful Wednesdays in June 🌟 Join us each Wednesday this June for exciting STEM activities, inspiring guest speakers, hands-on local history, and so much more! 📅 Mark your calendars for learning, fun, and discovery every week! Stay tuned for weekly highlights and schedules — you won’t want to miss it! 🚀🔬📚

🌊♟️ Our CHESS TEAM is at NATIONALS!!! ♟️🌊 Before the big event, they made a quick stop to soak in the ocean views. Good luck to these amazing minds as they compete on the national stage—you’ve already made us proud! 💙🏆

Big congratulations to Marco Tapia for being selected as the Soccer Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Island Airco! Every time Marco steps onto the field, he gives it his all and plays with heart. His dedication and positive attitude make him a true standout. Way to go, Marco!

What better way to end Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week than with our annual Grill Day! Staff enjoyed burgers, hot dogs, and all the sides—thanks to the generous support of CS Bank and Hart’s Family Center. We’re so grateful for our amazing team and community partners! 🍔

Today’s middle school PE classes are taking full advantage of the beautiful weather while practicing their biking skills! What a fun and active day outdoors! ☀️

🏥 Annual Sports Physicals Eureka Springs Family Medical Clinic will be offering free sports physicals on Tuesday, May 20th, right after school. 📄 Forms are required! Students must pick up, complete, and return forms by Wednesday, May 14th. You can get these from Coach Rambo.