Our 8th graders are getting a glimpse of what’s ahead with their high school orientation!
From career tracks to sports, clubs, and more—they’re learning all about the opportunities waiting for them next year.
We can’t wait to welcome this new cohort to campus and watch them grow
Today kicks off Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, and we’re starting it off right! 🥞
A big thank you to Jennifer Cross and Mud Street Café for the phenomenal breakfast this morning—what a treat for our hardworking team! ❤️
We’re grateful for the love and support from our community as we celebrate the amazing educators and staff who make our school so special.
K-2 Families,
Our students will be taking the K-2 ATLAS State Assessment on Tuesday, 5/6, and Wednesday, 5/7. We have been working hard all year, and our students are ready to "show what they know." You can help! Please make sure your child is well-rested and is off to a good start on testing days. Thanks!
ES Elementary BOGO Book Fair is THIS WEEK, Monday - Thursday from 3:00-5:00. Drop in for some great selections for summer reading!
🎓 Happy Last Week of School, Seniors! 🎉
Here’s your schedule for Wednesday, May 14th:
🍳 8:00 AM – Senior Breakfast
🏅 9:00 AM – Senior Awards (Parents and families are invited!!!)
👣 10:00 AM – Senior Legacy Walk
🎓 10:45 AM – Graduation Practice
‼️ Reminder: Seniors must participate in all activities on May 14 in order to walk at graduation on May 17th!
Let’s finish strong and celebrate YOU! 💙❤️
🎉 We’re ready to celebrate our amazing seniors at Senior Night for Soccer — happening Tuesday, May 6th! ⚽🎓 Come out and support the team at their last game of the season and help us cheer on our seniors one last time! 💙❤️
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Shawna Miller 🌟
Meet Shawna Miller, our awesome High School Science Teacher and Mountain Biking Coach!
In the classroom, she sparks curiosity with Chemistry and Physics, making tough concepts exciting and approachable. Outside of class, she’s inspiring students on the trails as our Mountain Biking Coach!
We’re grateful for her passion, energy, and the way she encourages students to push their limits—both academically and athletically! 🧪🚴♀️
🎉 It's Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! 🍎✏️
Join us in celebrating the incredible educators and staff who make Eureka Springs Schools shine! 🌟
From the classroom to the front office, from the cafeteria to the bus— every team member plays a vital role in supporting our students and school community.
👏 Let's show our gratitude with notes, smiles, and acts of appreciation all week long!
Wow—what an incredible art show put on by Ms. Shelby and her talented PreK–8 art classes! 🎨✨ She has a true gift for bringing out the creativity in our students, and the final results were nothing short of amazing!
We loved seeing the hard work, imagination, and color on display. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our young artists! 🖼️👏
We’re proud to host today’s blood drive in the Highlander Arena! 🩸 Students, staff, and community members are rolling up their sleeves and making a real difference. ❤️ Thank you to everyone helping save lives—your generosity matters! 🙌
🎉 Calling all CLUB & TEAM members! 🎉
Join us Monday evening in the high school cafeteria and auditorium to celebrate a great year together!
🍽️ DINNER BUFFET starts at 5:00 PM
🎓 CLUB RECOGNITION begins at 5:30 PM
🏅 SPORTS TEAMS take the stage at 6:30 PM
Come enjoy good food and great company—we can’t wait to see you there! 🙌
Island Airco Athlete of the Week
Whether he’s leading stretches during a cold off-season practice or throwing out a runner in a nail-biting conference game, Roman Schuber attacks every aspect of the game with intent and commitment. He consistently demonstrates integrity and character—even when no one is watching. The impact Roman has made on our baseball program will be felt long after he graduates.
For these reasons and many more, we are proud to recognize Roman Schuber as our Island Airco Athlete of the Week!
💥 It’s School Lunch Hero Day! 💥
Today we give a HUGE shoutout to our incredible cafeteria staff who keep our students fueled, smiling, and ready to learn.
You’re the real MVPs, and we appreciate everything you do! 🦸♀️🦸♂️🍎🥪
Today, our seniors in the C4 (Connect4) program took part in Signing Day! Each of these students has been selected by a local business for a job right out of high school—thanks to the hands-on skills they’ve gained through Connect4, including welding, refrigeration, HVAC, and more. We are so proud of their hard work and excited to see them step into their futures. Congratulations, seniors!
🦷✨ Dental Sealant Clinic at Eureka Springs Elementary! ✨🦷
We’re excited to partner with the Arkansas Department of Oral Health to host a Dental Sealant Clinic on Thursday, May 8th for our 1st–4th grade students!
Students will receive:
✅ Oral screenings
✅ Dental sealants
✅ Fluoride varnishes
📄 Consent forms have been sent home and must be returned ASAP if you’d like your child to participate. If you need a new form or have questions, feel free to contact Nurse Meghan at 479-253-8704.
Let’s keep those smiles healthy and bright! 😁
🏃♀️🏅 Senior High Track Meet Highlights! 🏅🏃♂️
Our Eureka Springs athletes showed up and showed out at the Sr High Track Meet, bringing home medals, ribbons, and even a plaque! 💪🎉
🏆 Girls High Point Award: Addie Blackwelder – 50 Points! 🔥
🥇 Medal Winners (1st–3rd Place):
1600 Meter Run: Anna Vaverka – 3rd
400 Meter Dash: Addie Blackwelder – 3rd
Girls 4x400 Relay: 3rd – Peyton Gordon, Zoie Piepho, Brooklynne Stites, Anna Vaverka
Boys 4x400 Relay: 3rd – Indigo Milwagon, William Vaverka, Yohannes Piepho, Aaron Stiles
Long Jump: Addie Blackwelder – 1st
High Jump: Addie Blackwelder – 1st
Shot Put: Addie Blackwelder – 2nd
Pole Vault:
Addie Blackwelder – 1st
Peyton Gordon – 2nd
Sonny Thao – 1st
Yohannes Piepho – 2nd
100 Meter Dash: Addie Blackwelder – 3rd
🎗 Ribbon Winners (4th–8th Place):
100m Hurdles: Peyton Gordon – 6th
100m Dash: Sonny Thao – 6th
400m Dash:
Anna Vaverka – 5th
Brooklynne Stites – 8th
1600m Run:
Yohannes Piepho – 5th
Indigo Milwagon – 8th
800m Run:
Anna Vaverka – 4th
Yohannes Piepho – 5th
Discus:
Zoie Piepho – 7th
Aaron Stiles – 8th
Shot Put:
Zoie Piepho – 5th
Aaron Stiles – 8th
Way to represent the Highlanders with pride, hustle, and heart! 🏃♀️❤️💛 Let’s go, Eureka!
🎉 Happy Principal's Day! 🎉
Today we celebrate the amazing leaders who make our schools stronger, brighter, and better every day. Thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and community.
We are so lucky to have you leading the way! 💙📚
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Track Meet Today in Eureka Springs! 🏅 We're excited to host the Sr. High District Track Meet right HERE in Eureka Springs! Come out and cheer on our incredible athletes as they compete and represent with pride! 📍 Eureka Springs 📆 TODAY, Wednesday, April 30th- 12:30! 🎽 Sr. High Districts Let’s pack the stands and show our support — Go Highlanders!
Due to the threat of incoming weather, the boy's soccer game has been called at the half. The girls will be able to play a half and we will RESCHEDULE soccer senior night to the last home game on May 6. We hope you can join us then!!!!
🎓⛳ Senior Swing-Out! ⛳🎓
Our senior class is teeing off on their final field trip today at Top Golf! It’s one last chance to swing, laugh, snack, and soak up some unforgettable memories before graduation. Whether they're hitting hole-in-ones or just mastering the art of the golf pose, they're making every moment count.
Here’s to the Class of 2025—driving into the future, one golf ball at a time! 🏌️♀️🏌️♂️🎉
