First graders had a special visitor yesterday as part of our reading of Charlotte’s Web! 🕸️🐷
Students joined a live Zoom “Piggy Chat” with local pig celebrity Fatboy and his owner. Our young readers were excited to ask questions like:
• What do pigs like to eat?
• Do pigs run?
• Do pigs like to play games?
Fatboy was quite the star and even dressed up for the interview — wearing sunglasses! 😎 The class loved seeing a real pig while learning more about Wilbur and life on the farm.
It was a wonderful way to bring literature to life and spark curiosity about animals!
Students joined a live Zoom “Piggy Chat” with local pig celebrity Fatboy and his owner. Our young readers were excited to ask questions like:
• What do pigs like to eat?
• Do pigs run?
• Do pigs like to play games?
Fatboy was quite the star and even dressed up for the interview — wearing sunglasses! 😎 The class loved seeing a real pig while learning more about Wilbur and life on the farm.
It was a wonderful way to bring literature to life and spark curiosity about animals!
The wait is over! ♟️🖤
Here is the link to the much-awaited Eureka Springs Blanket Chess Club Fundraiser! These are pre-sales, so be sure to hop online and claim yours before they’re gone.
Blankets will arrive approximately 45 days after we place the order, so don’t wait!
Let’s see how many we can sell in ONE day!!! 🙌
Order here:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/PD802-324
Here is the link to the much-awaited Eureka Springs Blanket Chess Club Fundraiser! These are pre-sales, so be sure to hop online and claim yours before they’re gone.
Blankets will arrive approximately 45 days after we place the order, so don’t wait!
Let’s see how many we can sell in ONE day!!! 🙌
Order here:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/PD802-324
🏀 Hustlin Highlander of the Week 🏀
Sponsored by Island Airco
We have another Highlander to celebrate!!!
"Kenner is the true definition of grit and heart. He played the entire season with an injured wrist — no excuses, no complaints, and never once stepping away from the work. Day after day, he showed up and gave everything he had for his team.
That’s real toughness. That’s commitment. That’s Highlander pride."
Congratulations, Kenner! We are proud of you!! 💪🔥
We're running behind! 🏃 Recognizing Cael Dempsie as last week's Hustlin' Highlander of the Week! Mr. Wells states, "Cael is a consistent positive presence in our quiz bowl team, contributing for seven years already, always willing to learn and keen to compete. With a skeleton crew due to illness, Cael helped set up the event, captained us at regionals with an All-Tournament performance, and stayed to help clean up after. He is the genuine article." Way to go! Sponsored by Island Airco
Our Pre-K students went for the gold this morning at their very own Olympics! 🥇❄️
From curling and hockey to speed skating, our little athletes gave it their all while building important math skills and staying active. Measuring, counting, timing, and cheering each other on — learning was happening in every event!
The smiles were big, the competition was friendly, and fun was had by all. We are so proud of our future champions! 💙🏅:
Hey Dragons!!!
School on a Saturday??? Well, YES...but only if you want to have some fun! Join us for breakfast, academic enrichment, games and snacks!!
Be sure to RSVP so we can prepare!
School on a Saturday??? Well, YES...but only if you want to have some fun! Join us for breakfast, academic enrichment, games and snacks!!
Be sure to RSVP so we can prepare!
📚🐾 One School, One Book Begins Tonight! 🐾📚
Elementary families — it’s time! We are kicking off our One School, One Book program this evening, and we can’t wait for everyone to join us in reading the family classic Charlotte's Web by E. B. White.
Set aside a few cozy minutes tonight to read together and begin this heartwarming story of friendship and courage.
📖 Chapter information and 🎧 teacher recordings are posted in Seesaw to support your family’s reading experience.
Let’s come together as one school community and make this a “terrific” time for our Scotties! ❤️🖤
#OneSchoolOneBook #ScottiePride #ReadingTogether
Elementary families — it’s time! We are kicking off our One School, One Book program this evening, and we can’t wait for everyone to join us in reading the family classic Charlotte's Web by E. B. White.
Set aside a few cozy minutes tonight to read together and begin this heartwarming story of friendship and courage.
📖 Chapter information and 🎧 teacher recordings are posted in Seesaw to support your family’s reading experience.
Let’s come together as one school community and make this a “terrific” time for our Scotties! ❤️🖤
#OneSchoolOneBook #ScottiePride #ReadingTogether
Our chess teams faced a strong regional field this Saturday at ESHS and booked their tickets to the state tournament on Saturday, April 18th, in Little Rock. The junior high squad finished second in a Haas Hall podium sandwich (ahead of Fayetteville, half a point behind Bentonville). The senior high team won the event outright, relegating rising rival Cedarville to second and the Haas Halls to third and fourth. Give a shout out to a chess player when you see them!
Here is the testing calendar for March!
🔥 **Smokin’ Good Work Award – Sponsored by Bubba’s BBQ** 🔥
This week’s award goes to **Mr. Orrie!**
When it comes to juggling a full plate, Mr. Orrie does it with total professionalism, courtesy, and reliability. No matter how many technology requests come his way, he goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is taken care of — quickly and with a smile.
Nominators shared that our classrooms and students would truly be lost without him! From troubleshooting daily tech needs to helping staff navigate the Windows 11 updates (and all those login hiccups 😉), he is always kind, considerate, and ready to drop everything to help.
His positive attitude is contagious, and his willingness to serve makes a difference every single day. Thank you, Mr. Orrie, for keeping us up and running — and for doing it with such a great spirit! 👏🔥
This week’s award goes to **Mr. Orrie!**
When it comes to juggling a full plate, Mr. Orrie does it with total professionalism, courtesy, and reliability. No matter how many technology requests come his way, he goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is taken care of — quickly and with a smile.
Nominators shared that our classrooms and students would truly be lost without him! From troubleshooting daily tech needs to helping staff navigate the Windows 11 updates (and all those login hiccups 😉), he is always kind, considerate, and ready to drop everything to help.
His positive attitude is contagious, and his willingness to serve makes a difference every single day. Thank you, Mr. Orrie, for keeping us up and running — and for doing it with such a great spirit! 👏🔥
🌟 It’s Almost Time for Pre-K & Kindergarten Roundup! 🌟
Do you have a little Scottie ready to start their school journey? We are so excited to welcome our newest learners for the upcoming school year!
Roundup is a wonderful opportunity for families to:
📚 Meet our amazing teachers
🏫 Learn about our programs
✏️ Ask questions and gather important information
🐾 Get your future Scottie excited about school!
We can’t wait to meet our incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students and begin this exciting adventure together. It’s going to be a great year! ❤️🖤
#FutureScotties #ScottiePride #ReadyToLearn
Do you have a little Scottie ready to start their school journey? We are so excited to welcome our newest learners for the upcoming school year!
Roundup is a wonderful opportunity for families to:
📚 Meet our amazing teachers
🏫 Learn about our programs
✏️ Ask questions and gather important information
🐾 Get your future Scottie excited about school!
We can’t wait to meet our incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students and begin this exciting adventure together. It’s going to be a great year! ❤️🖤
#FutureScotties #ScottiePride #ReadyToLearn
2–2 on the day and just shy of bringing home hardware—but what a day for our Elementary Quiz Bowl Scottie Scholars! 🏆✨
They battled through tough questions, quick buzzers, and strong competition with grit and teamwork. Even more impressive? The way they represented our school—respectful, responsible, and safe from start to finish.
They grew, they learned, and they made us proud. That’s a win in our book! 💙📚
Our 6th grade Science students brought the heat (and the cool air!) today 🌎
They played an interactive game to demonstrate how ocean currents impact air temperatures in coastal cities around the world. By modeling warm and cold currents, students could actually see how places at the same latitude can have very different climates.
Hands-on learning + real-world connections = science that sticks! 🌊🌡️
It’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Week! 🚌💛
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible men and women who are the first smiling faces our students see in the morning and the last friendly wave they get in the afternoon. Rain or shine, early mornings and long routes — our bus drivers show up with patience, kindness, and a commitment to safety every single day.
If you see one of our amazing drivers this week, take a moment to say thank you. A small note, a wave, or a kind word goes a long way!
We appreciate you today and every day! 🚌✨
This week, we’re celebrating the incredible men and women who are the first smiling faces our students see in the morning and the last friendly wave they get in the afternoon. Rain or shine, early mornings and long routes — our bus drivers show up with patience, kindness, and a commitment to safety every single day.
If you see one of our amazing drivers this week, take a moment to say thank you. A small note, a wave, or a kind word goes a long way!
We appreciate you today and every day! 🚌✨
📣 ACT Test Day – Tuesday!
Tuesday is ACT test day for select juniors!
If you’re testing, make sure you:
✔️ Get a good night’s sleep
✔️ Eat a solid breakfast
✔️ Bring your charged Chromebook
✔️ Arrive on time and ready to focus
You’ve worked hard — now it’s your time to shine. Come prepared and do your best! 💪✏️
🌟 Big News for Eureka Springs Schools! 🌟
Eureka Springs Schools has been selected as an **Innovative District** at the prestigious 2026 Model Schools Conference at the Orlando World Center! Hosted by the Center for Model Schools, this national conference recognizes forward-thinking districts that drive transformation, inspire change, and implement innovative strategies to improve student outcomes.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as an Innovative District at MSC 2026,” said Rachal Hyatt, Director of Programs. “This recognition reflects the heart of our district — creating meaningful, engaging opportunities where every student feels connected, valued, and excited to come to school each day.”
As part of this distinction, our team — Rachal Hyatt (Director of Programs), Trina Bonham (Middle School Principal), Amber Jester (Special Education Teacher), Tara Scott (Elementary Teacher), and Jerry Wells (G/T, Chess, and EAST Facilitator) — will present **Beyond the Bell: Making School the Place to Be!**
They’ll join more than 5,000 educators from across the nation to share practical, student-centered strategies that help schools become places kids genuinely want to be part of. Our session will spotlight:
✨ Creative clubs and extracurriculars
✨ Interest-based learning opportunities
✨ CTE pathways
✨ Special education inclusion
✨ Engaging electives across K–12
✨ Real-world learning experiences
✨ Replicable strategies for improving student achievement
We are proud to showcase the incredible work happening in Eureka Springs and to represent Arkansas on a national stage!
@ModelSchoolsHMH @HMHCo @ArkansasEd #MSC2026
Eureka Springs Schools has been selected as an **Innovative District** at the prestigious 2026 Model Schools Conference at the Orlando World Center! Hosted by the Center for Model Schools, this national conference recognizes forward-thinking districts that drive transformation, inspire change, and implement innovative strategies to improve student outcomes.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized as an Innovative District at MSC 2026,” said Rachal Hyatt, Director of Programs. “This recognition reflects the heart of our district — creating meaningful, engaging opportunities where every student feels connected, valued, and excited to come to school each day.”
As part of this distinction, our team — Rachal Hyatt (Director of Programs), Trina Bonham (Middle School Principal), Amber Jester (Special Education Teacher), Tara Scott (Elementary Teacher), and Jerry Wells (G/T, Chess, and EAST Facilitator) — will present **Beyond the Bell: Making School the Place to Be!**
They’ll join more than 5,000 educators from across the nation to share practical, student-centered strategies that help schools become places kids genuinely want to be part of. Our session will spotlight:
✨ Creative clubs and extracurriculars
✨ Interest-based learning opportunities
✨ CTE pathways
✨ Special education inclusion
✨ Engaging electives across K–12
✨ Real-world learning experiences
✨ Replicable strategies for improving student achievement
We are proud to showcase the incredible work happening in Eureka Springs and to represent Arkansas on a national stage!
@ModelSchoolsHMH @HMHCo @ArkansasEd #MSC2026
The Arts Across Arkansas program "encourages, enhances, and expands student's original thoughts, processes, personal experiences and artistic abilities. The goal of Arts Across Arkansas is to give high school students the opportunity to be rewarded for their original creative works."
Here are the benefits of the program:
-The opportunity to create original work and receive feedback from an Arkansas Arts in Education professional
-Mentorship with a professional artist in their chosen medium
-Presenting their original work in the state finals event (March 28th)
-Cash prizes for top three submissions of each medium
Last Friday afternoon, Mr. Louderback submitted a beautiful watercolor piece by senior, Celeste Fountain, and a formidable work of art by junior, Fiona Durkin.
Here are the benefits of the program:
-The opportunity to create original work and receive feedback from an Arkansas Arts in Education professional
-Mentorship with a professional artist in their chosen medium
-Presenting their original work in the state finals event (March 28th)
-Cash prizes for top three submissions of each medium
Last Friday afternoon, Mr. Louderback submitted a beautiful watercolor piece by senior, Celeste Fountain, and a formidable work of art by junior, Fiona Durkin.
🎬✨ February is CTE Month! ✨🎬
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our A/V Technology & Film pathway!
Students begin their journey with Media Communications, the foundational course that builds essential skills in storytelling, production, and digital media. Under the direction of Mr. Louderback, students are gaining real-world experience that prepares them for careers in film, broadcasting, photography, and beyond.
🎥 What they’ve been working on:
Hands-on 3-point lighting exercises
Learning the basics of editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
Completing a Silent Film Project—telling a full story without recorded dialogue, using only sound effects, ambient noise, and music
Navigating teamwork and tight deadlines just like industry professionals
Next up? Producing news stories for an upcoming student news broadcast!
💬 Student Spotlight:
"Media Communications is helping to shape my future by providing key skills and aspects that I need to photograph and record. These skills help me to make a film or take photos without appearing to be an amateur in the film community."
— Cael Dempsie, 9th Grade
We are so proud of the creativity, collaboration, and career-ready skills our students are developing. CTE opens doors—and this pathway is bringing stories to life! 🎞️👏
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our A/V Technology & Film pathway!
Students begin their journey with Media Communications, the foundational course that builds essential skills in storytelling, production, and digital media. Under the direction of Mr. Louderback, students are gaining real-world experience that prepares them for careers in film, broadcasting, photography, and beyond.
🎥 What they’ve been working on:
Hands-on 3-point lighting exercises
Learning the basics of editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
Completing a Silent Film Project—telling a full story without recorded dialogue, using only sound effects, ambient noise, and music
Navigating teamwork and tight deadlines just like industry professionals
Next up? Producing news stories for an upcoming student news broadcast!
💬 Student Spotlight:
"Media Communications is helping to shape my future by providing key skills and aspects that I need to photograph and record. These skills help me to make a film or take photos without appearing to be an amateur in the film community."
— Cael Dempsie, 9th Grade
We are so proud of the creativity, collaboration, and career-ready skills our students are developing. CTE opens doors—and this pathway is bringing stories to life! 🎞️👏
We’re proud to recognize Chase Linder for his decision to join the Army National Guard!
Chase has chosen to serve his state and country while continuing to pursue his goals beyond high school. The National Guard is known for stepping up during emergencies, natural disasters, and national missions, and Chase is answering that call.
Congratulations, Chase!
Chase has chosen to serve his state and country while continuing to pursue his goals beyond high school. The National Guard is known for stepping up during emergencies, natural disasters, and national missions, and Chase is answering that call.
Congratulations, Chase!
The Mardi Gras parade has been canceled.
We’re so proud of our ESHS Band for all the hard work they put into preparing. Thank you to our students and families for your flexibility and support — we’ll be ready for the next time to shine! 🎺💜💛💚
