The Arkansas Department of Education has released a video recording of this event:
https://adesandbox.arkansas.gov/iframe?v=ZTg3MjAyMzExYjgzMzUwNGI5MDE0Mjk4ZGU1MjViY2U
BIG CONGRATS to our ESHS Chess team for finishing 2nd place in the Sr. High Regional Chess Tournament!! Aiden was also awarded 3rd place for individual high score. Super job, Highlanders!!
Our high school Renaissance students celebrated a fun day out at Big Air Branson on Wednesday! These students have worked diligently in the classroom and their grades reflect their efforts. They spent the day on trampolines, climbing high as the sky and spinning round and round! 🧗
A HUGE thanks to our local sponsors who paid for entry tickets for every student- Equity Bank, Bank of 1889, the Crescent Hotel, CS Bank and Island Airco!! We appreciate you!
Reminder: Red Ribbon Week activities start on Monday! Please join in on the fun as we celebrate good character and healthy choices!
Picture Day
Eureka Springs Elementary School
Tuesday, October 25
You may order in advance online at Lifetouch.com
using Picture Day ID: EVTT4BZJV
SAVE THE DATE 📣 Shop the Elementary School Book Fair starting Monday, October 31 and support our school! Check here for information about our Family Event on Tuesday, November 1 and how to set up an e-wallet for your child:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/eurekaspringses
October 16-22 is Arkansas Safe Schools Week. At ESSD, the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. As a reminder, visitors must have a scheduled appointment and valid identification to enter the school building. Thank you to Officer Ramos and ESPD for working with us to continually improve our building safety plans!
Our Talent Search students toured the University of Arkansas on this beautiful fall day. 🍂
Students learned about the admissions process, numerous areas of academic study, dorm selections, scholarship opportunities and more!
Thanks Talent Search for showing these teens one option after high school! 🧑🏻🎓
ELEMENTARY RED RIBBON WEEK is coming! Here is our schedule to help you plan ahead. :) Please follow these guidelines for pajama day. Thank you!
Guidelines for Pajama Day
*Must have top and bottom (No pajama dresses without pants or leggings, onesies can be difficult for young students in the restroom)
*No “back flap” PJs
*Slippers are okay; bring appropriate shoes to go outside.
*Robes are acceptable (dress code must be followed underneath robe)
Please remember that dress is for school, not home. Thank you!
October 14 - Student-led Conferences (no school)
October 17 - Fall Break (no school)
ES Elementary students are sharing their growth and goals during conferences this week (by appointment). If we haven't already met with you and your student, we look forward to seeing you soon!
October is Fire Safety Month! Thanks to ESFD for educating our students this week. Be sure to check the batteries in your smoke alarms.
Congratulations to our high school counselor Rachal Hyatt for being selected as a 2022 McDonald's Outstanding Educator by our local McDonald's restaurant! Over 500 nominations from local community members, parents, and fellow educators were received, expressing what makes their favorite teachers the "best in the bunch." Great job, Ms. Hyatt, for rising to the top as one of the most outstanding educators in our area!
Leo Alpizar has been named the Eureka Springs Rotary Student of the Month for September 2022. Leo is the son of Ron and Sandra Lee. Leo maintains a 3.81 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society and Renaissance. He is on the Student Council. Leo is the Captain of the Eureka Springs High School Soccer Team. He enjoys working with the soccer team and staying physically fit. Family time is spent fishing and he enjoys cooking with his mother. Leo is fascinated by the medical field and hopes to become a Registered Nurse. He currently works at the Balcony Restaurant as a food runner. Congrats!
Our high school students were treated to the most wonderful performance by the The Young Americans today! They performed a medley hits from the Beatles to Elvis and more. Catch them in town…they are wonderful!!! 🎶
Thank you, Equity Bank, for coming to our schools and teaching us about Financial Literacy!
Support your child’s mental health and wellness by joining an informative event for parents and educators. Ask questions of leading psychologist Dr. Sufna John and learn about free resources. Join at bit.ly/ADE-Family. For easy access, download the free Zoom app at https://zoom.us/download, Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.
As a Leader in Me school, ESES implements student-led conferences. What are the benefits of having students lead their conferences?
Congratulations to our substitute Khrystal Goines for winning a Target gift card from ESS during the September drawing! Each month Willsub awards more than $1,000 worth of exciting prizes to substitutes who meet or exceed certain work frequency and performance qualifications. Hard work and dedication creates the opportunity to win something big!
A great group of sophomores are celebrating hard work and high test scores from last spring at Silver Dollar City today!! 🎢 Also, shout out to their Principal, Mr. Gilmore, for driving them to Branson and celebrating along with them! (It happens to also be his birthday so his staff recommended famous SDC kettle corn and funnel cake to celebrate‼️). Have a great time, Highlanders!!
Things are looking pretty SPOOK-tacular here at ESES! Thanks, Melinda Eskridge, for your creative October display! The kids love it!!
