🏀 Athlete of the Week – Sponsored by Island Airco 🏀
Congratulations to Madeline Walden from Junior Girls Basketball! Coach Bower says, “Madeline is young but leads with grace. She has a strong knowledge of the game early in her career and shares it freely with her teammates. She works hard, applies herself in the classroom, and has had several impressive performances this season.”
Way to go, Madeline! Keep up the great work! 👏🔥
📢 Reminder! 📢
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents' Day! Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you back on Tuesday, February 18th!
📢 Important Update 📢
Due to today's school cancellation (Wednesday, Feb. 12), Parent-Teacher Conferences have been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 18- 3:30-6pm.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you then! 🍎📚
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Melissa Campbell 🌟
Meet Melissa Campbell, an expert in her classroom and a dedicated educator who makes a lasting impact on her students. Known for her interactive teaching style, calm nature, and kind and caring approach, Melissa creates a learning environment where students feel supported and engaged.
Her expertise shines through in every lesson, making complex concepts accessible and learning meaningful. Whether she’s guiding students through new material or providing encouragement, she fosters a space where everyone feels valued.
We appreciate all that Melissa brings to our school community—thank you for your dedication and heart! ❤️📚👏
The Eureka Springs School District will be closed today, Wednesday, February 12th due to inclement weather. Repeat, Eureka Springs Schools are closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe and warm!
The Eureka Springs School District buses and school will be starting 2 hours late due to inclement weather. Repeat, buses and school will start two hours later than regular time. Stay safe and warm!
UPDATE: Senior Night events will take place on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14th.
The schedule will remain the same: seniors will walk at 5:00, followed by the senior girls' game at 5:30 and the senior boys' game at 7:30.
Senior Night is coming! Come celebrate our amazing seniors from fall sports as we recognize their hard work and dedication.
📅 Tuesday, February 11th
🌦 Keep an eye out for weather updates.
ESHS Highlanders!
Here is the news for the week!
🚀✈️ Career & Technical Education Month: Aviation Spotlight! ✈️🚀
At Eureka Springs High School, our Aviation Program is soaring to new heights! 🛫 Through our up to four-year AOPA curriculum, students gain hands-on experience in both pilot training and UAV operations. Next year, we are expanding our offerings to include both Freshman and Sophomore courses!
👨✈️ What makes our program stand out?
🔹 Classroom Simulations – We have a flight simulator setup that we plan to enhance with new technology this semester.
🔹 Guest Speakers – Local pilots and aviation professionals share their expertise and industry insights.
🔹 Airport Visits – We’re coordinating trips to observe aircraft, Air Traffic Control in action, and even take flight with licensed pilots!
💡 Why Aviation?
This program allows students to apply their STEM knowledge to a high-demand industry with multiple career pathways. From pilots to aerospace engineers, air traffic controllers to drone operators, the aviation world is filled with exciting opportunities!
Instructor: Nick Bower
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Meghan Wolfinbarger 🌟
Meet Meghan Wolfinbarger, our dedicated and compassionate school nurse! Meghan plays a vital role in keeping our students healthy and ready to learn. Whether she’s providing care to a sick student, organizing flu shot clinics, or offering professional development to teachers, she goes above and beyond to support the well-being of our school community.
Meghan’s kindness and expertise make a difference every day. She not only helps students feel better but also ensures our staff is informed and prepared to handle health-related situations. We are so grateful for her dedication and the care she brings to our school!
Thank you, Meghan, for everything you do! 💙🏥👏
⚽ ESHS Soccer Season Kicks Off! ⚽
Get ready to cheer on our incredible boys' and girls' soccer teams as they take the field for the first game of the season on February 27 at the ESHS Soccer Facility! Not only are these athletes fierce competitors on the field, but they are also excelling in the classroom—our boys' team boasts a combined 3.21 GPA, and the girls' team holds a combined 3.15 GPA!
We’re thrilled to start the season and can't wait to see our teams in action. Mark your calendars, wear your red and black, and come support our talented student-athletes! 🖤❤️⚽
📅 See the full schedule in the comments! ⬇️
🎉 Congratulations to our ESHS FBLA District VI Competition Winners! 🎉
Our Eureka Springs FBLA students showcased their skills and hard work at the FBLA District VI Competition, bringing home some impressive awards! 🏆👏
🏅 Top Placements:
🥈 2nd Place - Elijah Redmon, Human Resource Management
🥉 3rd Place - Madeline Fisher, Health Care Administration
🏅 4th Place - Anna Vaverka, Agribusiness
🏅 5th Place - Aaron Ballance-Stiles, Advertising
💼 Other Competitors:
📜 Niklas Goodman, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure
⚖️ Breanna Ray, Business Law
📰 Taralyn Goodman, Journalism
📢 Ava Ohm, Introduction to FBLA
👏 Special shoutout to our conference attendees who represented our chapter with excellence! 💙💛
We are so proud of our students for their dedication and achievements! Way to go, Highlanders! 🏆✨
📅 Save the Date! Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Coming Up! 📅
📝 Elementary: Conferences are by appointment only next week—teachers will be reaching out to schedule.
🏫 Middle & High School: Drop-in conferences will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 3:30-6:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and discuss your student’s progress. We look forward to seeing you there! ✨
Staff Spotlight: Tilenna Hill – Computer Science and EAST Facilitator 💻🎮
Meet Tilenna Hill, a fantastic teacher and the heart of our Computer Science and EAST programs. Known for her engaging sense of humor 😂 and approachable nature, Tilenna is always ready to help students navigate the complexities of tech with a smile. Her ability to relate to her students makes learning both fun and impactful. Whether she’s guiding them through coding or encouraging creative problem-solving in EAST, Tilenna’s enthusiasm and dedication shine through in everything she does. We’re lucky to have her as part of our team! 🙌
🌟 Athlete of the Week: Peyton Gordon 🌟
Senior Peyton Gordon is a standout leader on the Eureka Springs Cheer Squad! 📣 As team captain, she has choreographed many of the dances and cheers that energize our team and crowd.
Coach McCrary shares, “Peyton has proven herself to be a truly dedicated athlete. She never shies away from hard work and is the first to motivate the team when she notices they are feeling down. Her smile is contagious, and she is an asset to our team!”
Way to go, Peyton! Keep leading with passion and school spirit! ❤️🖤
🏆 Athlete of the Week is proudly sponsored by Island Airco! 🏆
🏀🎉 STATE CHAMPION ALERT! 🎉🏀
Kayn just won the Elk’s Club Hoop Shoot State Tournament!! 🏆🔥 He dominated the court, sinking 22 out of 25 free throws to claim the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
Now, he’s headed to Paducah, Kentucky on March 15 to compete in the Regional Championship! Let’s cheer him on as he takes the next step toward nationals! 💪👏
Way to go, Kayn! We are SO proud of you! 🎯🏀
🚀✨ EAST Students Level Up Their 3D Skills! ✨🚀
Elementary and middle school EAST students had an incredible training session at CAST at the University of Arkansas, learning from the amazing 3D tech guru Joel Gordon from MatterHackers! 🎨🖥️
Students worked with ZBrush software to sharpen their 3D modeling skills, bringing their creative ideas to life! 💡🎭 We can’t wait to see what they create next!
Big thanks to MatterHackers and CAST for this awesome opportunity! 👏
Eureka Springs FFA Shines at Battle Town Rivalry CDEs!
Our FFA students competed today in the Battle Town Rivalry Career Development Events in Fort Smith, going up against schools from across Arkansas and Oklahoma!
🏆 Turf Grass Management – 1st Place!
🌱 Anna Vaverka took 1st place individually!
💰 Farm Business Management – 7th Place
🌿 Nursery Landscaping – 5th Place
⚡ Electricity – 10th Place
💐 Floriculture – 13th Place
We’re proud of all our students for their hard work and dedication. Way to represent Eureka Springs FFA!
📚✨ Spicing Up Our Writing! ✨📚
Mrs. Alyissa’s 3rd-grade class turned up the heat on their writing today! 🔥✏️ They learned about word choice and how using “spicy” words can make their writing more exciting. In groups, they brainstormed creative alternatives for common words—because why say “happy” when you can say ecstatic or overjoyed? 😃👏
Way to go, young writers! Keep adding that flavor to your words! 🌟📖
