Eureka Springs School District

🎉 Aaaannnnddd the staff is back! 🎉 We kicked off Friday with a day full of professional development, exploring new instructional strategies and creative ways to make learning FUN! We’re ready to welcome our amazing students back on Monday! 🚀📚✨

🌟 January is National School Board Appreciation Month! 🌟 This month, we proudly recognize and thank our dedicated Eureka Springs School Board members for their unwavering commitment to our district and students. 👥 Chris McClung - President 👥 Al Larson - Vice President 👥 Gayla Wolfinbarger - Board Secretary 👥 Jason Morris 👥 Jayme Wildeman 👥 Candace Spaulding 👥 James Rusterholz Thank you for your hard work, passion, and dedication to making a difference in our community. We appreciate all you do! 💙 #SchoolBoardAppreciation

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Eureka Springs School District! ✨🎄 As the year comes to a close, we wish our students, staff, and families a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and relaxation. Enjoy your break! We'll see everyone back in class on Monday, January 6th!

🌱 BIG fun in second grade this week! 🌟 They've been learning all about plants, and it’s been a hands-on adventure! ✨ They researched plant life, planted turnips, AND built a giant plant cell! 🎃 Oh, and guess what? The pumpkin, Jack, has officially sprouted! Learning is always better when we get to dig in—literally! 🥕💚

📸🏀 We didn’t want you to miss the fun photos from the Little Dribbler event! 🐾 Our Scotties put on quite a show, impressing everyone with their basketball fundamental skills! 🎉👏 Check out these highlights and celebrate their hard work and team spirit. Way to go, Scotties! 💙💛

🎄 Oh no, the Grinch tried to steal the spotlight this morning! He showed up with all his Grinchy antics to “welcome” our students to school… but don’t worry, he didn’t get far! Our amazing school resource officer swooped in and hauled him off (see video in comments) before his shenanigans got out of hand. Guess there’s no room for Grinches here—just holiday cheer! 🎅💚

🎵✨ Join Us Tonight! ✨🎵 Don't miss the Band and Choir Concert happening tonight, Monday, December 16th, at 6 PM in the High School Auditorium! Enjoy an evening filled with beautiful music and holiday cheer as our talented students showcase their hard work and incredible talents. 🎷🎶🎤 Bring your friends and family to celebrate the season with us. We can't wait to see you there! 🌟🎄

ESHS Students and Parents! Here is the news for the week!

***TIME UPDATES*** 🏀 Game Night Alert! 🏀 Come cheer on our youth basketball players as they take on Berryville Monday evening at Bobcat Arena! 🏆 📅 Schedule of Games: 3rd/4th Grade Boys B Game – Starts at 5:30 PM (be there 30 minutes early) 3rd/4th Grade Girls Game – Starts at 56:15 PM (be there 30 minutes early) 3rd/4th Grade Boys Game – Starts at 7:00 PM (be there 30 minutes early) 5th/6th Grade Boys Game – Starts at 7:45 PM (be there 30 minutes early) Let’s pack the arena with pride and support these young athletes! 🎉💙 See you there! 🙌

🏀 Exciting news! Four of our students won the County Elks Club Hoop Shoot Prelims today! 🎉 They will advance to the State Championship on February 2 in Hot Springs. 🏆 Way to go, champions! We’re so proud of you! 💪👏 #EurekaProud #HoopShoot

🌟 ESHS FBLA Service Season Spotlight 🌟 As part of their Service Season, ESHS FBLA chose to show appreciation to the amazing teachers at Eureka Springs High School! 🍎💌 Check out these heartfelt appreciation cards made and distributed by our FBLA members to express gratitude for all the hard work and dedication our teachers bring every day. 📚✨

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Kevin Campbell 🌟 Meet Mr. Campbell, our amazing high school math teacher! 🧮 He’s dedicated to getting students to think critically and grow mathematically in the classroom. His sense of humor keeps students engaged and makes learning math even more enjoyable! Thank you, Mr. Campbell, for your hard work and commitment to our students' success. We’re so lucky to have you on our team! 💡🎉 #StaffSpotlight

Hey Middle Schoolers! 🎉 Get ready for a fun-filled week, December 16-19! 🗓️ Join the excitement by dressing up for our Theme Days each day! 🎭 Check out the attached schedule and start planning your outfits now. Let’s make it a week to remember! 💃🕺

🎄✨ Festive Fun with Our Littles! ✨🎄 What a wonderful Christmas program our Littles put on today! Their festive spirit filled the room with holiday cheer, and we couldn’t be more proud of their amazing performance. 🎶🎅 AND!! A surprise visit from Santa himself! 🎁🎅 He made their day even more magical and brought smiles to everyone’s faces. A huge shoutout to our amazing staff at Eureka Springs Elementary School for helping make this program so special. 🎄❤️

🏹 Athlete of the Week: Troy Tharp! 🏹 Congratulations to Troy Tharp, our Archery Athlete of the Week, proudly sponsored by Island Airco! 🎯 His coach shares that this honor is a testament to Troy’s relentless dedication, outstanding performance, and unwavering sportsmanship. We are so proud of Troy’s hard work! 🎉 #AthleteOfTheWeek

🎄☕ Holiday Cheer, Delivered! ☕🎄 Friday morning, our Admin team rolled out a Hot Chocolate Cart across the district, spreading warmth and joy one classroom at a time! Thanks to the generosity of Arvest Bank and the delicious creations from Mud Street Cafe, we served up the best hot chocolate in town—with ALL the fixings! 🍫🍬 We are so thankful for our incredible staff who make Eureka Springs Schools such a wonderful place. You deserve every sip of appreciation this holiday season! #HotChocolateOnWheels #HolidayMagic #CheersToOurStaff #ProudToBeAHighlander

🌟 Reading Rockstars Alert! 🌟 Wow, what an AMAZING day at Eureka Springs Elementary! 📚🎉 So many of our incredible students hit their reading goals and got to LEVEL UP their skills! 🏆 To celebrate, they earned a special trip to our Book Vending Machine, where they picked out brand-new books to keep their reading adventures going! 🚀✨ 📖 These students are proving that hard work and dedication to reading really pays off. We’re so proud of their accomplishments—keep turning those pages! 💪

📣 Attention Eureka Springs Families! 🐾✨ Forms for Kiddie Cheer Camp will be sent home this Friday! 🎉 📅 Important Dates: Practices: After school on Jan. 20, 21, and 23 (Pick up at 4:30 PM) Final Performance: During halftime of the Senior High Girls' game on Jan. 24 at 6:30 PM 🏀 Cost: $30 (Includes a t-shirt, bow, and pom-poms) 🎀💖 LIMITED Scholarships are available! Don't miss out on this fun opportunity to cheer with our ESHS cheerleaders! 🎉 Questions? Contact Coach Whitney McCrary at whitney.mccrary@es.k12.ar.us. Go Highlanders! 🐾💪

****RAIN DELAY! The Grinch will be in the Park at NOON!!**** 🎉 Who’s ready for some Grinchy fun? 🎄 This Saturday, head to Basin Park for Pictures with the Grinch! 🎅💚 Don’t miss your chance to snap a pic with everyone’s favorite holiday troublemaker. 📸✨ All proceeds benefit our amazing FFA program, so come out, strike a pose, and support a great cause! See you there! 🎁🎄

What a wonderful way to celebrate the season! 🎄🍽️ Our child nutrition staff truly outdid themselves with today’s Christmas dinner. We’re so thankful for their dedication to providing delicious meals and making every event feel extra special for our students. 🎅✨