Gravette School District

10/28/2026

📚 Congratulations to Glenn A. Duffy Elementary dyslexia interventionist Andrea Nall on winning a $500 award from Arvest Bank's We Love Teachers initiative!

Nominated by her principal, Dr. Newsom, Mrs. Nall is greatly valued in our schools for specialized reading support that helps our youngest Lions master foundational literacy skills. She works directly with early readers to celebrate individual progress, build perseverance, and strengthen reading confidence. The grant funds from Arvest Bank will help expand instructional tools and materials for these specialized learning sessions.

Thank you to Arvest Bank for supporting our educators and investing in early childhood learning. Generous community partnerships help our staff equip young learners with skills that benefit them far into the future. 🦁🧡

10/28/2026

The Gravette School Board met this week to celebrate fifth grade academic achievement, recognize support for accessible playground equipment, and mark the completion of the new Gravette High School classroom addition.

🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/3217775

Fifth grade teachers at Gravette Upper Elementary earned recognition for regional math performance, ranking first in 2025 and second this past school year. Arvest Bank President Jim Singleton presented a $10,000 grant from the Arvest Foundation to help fund accessible playground equipment for students with mobility challenges. The project includes a wheelchair swing, sensory wall, and accessible merry-go-round.

District leaders and community members also held a ribbon cutting for the new six-classroom addition at Gravette High School. The storm-safe structure holds up to 850 people, matches the existing building, and finished $218,000 under budget. 🦁🧡

The Gravette School Board met last Monday to review academic programming and progress reports. The...

10/15/2026

🧥 Bright Futures Gravette is partnering with the Knights of Columbus Bella Vista Council #9514 to provide winter coats for Gravette students. Families who need a winter coat for their children can complete the online registration form to request one.

📅 Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026
📝 Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/xR8oXXKu9Bi8pciz5
📧 Message Bright Futures Here: [email protected]

Please complete a separate coat form for each child individually to ensure accurate size tracking. Program volunteers will contact registered families regarding pickup details. If you miss the November 1 coat deadline, reach out directly to Bright Futures at the email listed above.

Additionally, Gravette Bright Futures is partnering with Gravette School District to provide holiday assistance through the Angel Tree program. Families needing Christmas support can apply online before the deadline.

📅 Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026
📝 Sign Up Here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/GravetteBrightFutures/_2026BrightFuturesGravetteAngelTree

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus and our community partners for supporting local students.

10/13/2026

🏆 Gravette High School celebrated five inductees during the 2026 Athletics Hall of Honor ceremony at Lions Arena. Photos from the event and videos with interviews and photo slideshows can be found on our district website. 🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/3189760

This year's honorees include Bobby Galyean, Mitchell Wilber, Bruce Bayley, Melissa Fullmer, and Ethan McKinzie. These five individuals helped shape Lion sports history over the past seven decades. The ceremony was held in celebration of their career achievements, athletic records, and volunteer service. High school culinary arts students prepared and served dinner during the banquet before the Homecoming game.

Thank you to our honorees for building a strong tradition for our athletic program. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate these inductees and support our student-athletes. 🦁 🧡

On Friday, October 9, the Gravette High School community gathered in Lions Arena prior to the Homec...

10/13/2026

🫧 Gravette HOSA (Future Health Professionals) has partnered with Laundry Soap Fundraisers to raise funds for state competition travel. Support the students by purchasing what you already need, with an estimated $40 savings compared to store prices! Save big on an everyday essentials and help Gravette's future medical professionals reach their goals.

🛒 Find Laundry Supplies Online Here: https://aptg.co/81c-FQ
📧 Message Robin Hilger Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/ghs/staff?id=577320

Five-gallon detergent buckets, 300-count pods, and 480-count dryer sheet packs deliver high volume at savings compared to store prices. Student members gain practical experience organizing health projects and developing career skills. Payment is due when placing an order with any HOSA student or advisor.

Stock up on household supplies today and support our Gravette High School students on their journey toward healthcare careers. Thank you for supporting student achievement across our community. 🦁🧡

10/12/2026

🎨 Gravette High School student Reese Long created the winning drawing selected to represent our school in the Natural State Ornament Project. Her artwork will be turned into a holiday ornament and displayed at the Arkansas State Capitol in Little Rock beginning in mid-November.

Reese's artwork captures state symbols including a white-tailed deer among pine trees, a mockingbird perched on apple blossom branches, and a leaping fish. The Arkansas flag set against mountain peaks complete the scene. It's a wonderful depiction of Arkansas wildlife.

Congratulations to Reese on earning this statewide showcase for her work. Thank you to Mrs. Hendrick for organizing this effort and to all the students who threw their hat into the ring. Each one represented Gravette with excellence, and we look forward to having that part of our corner of Arkansas represented at the capitol. 🦁🧡

10/12/2026

🗓️ Local Gravette and Hiwassee businesses can sponsor a page in the 2027 Gravette community calendar to support Gravette Upper Elementary students. The Gravette Upper Elementary (GUE) Lighthouse Team is organizing this fundraiser to purchase a new outdoor water fountain for the playground.

⏰ Application Deadline Friday, October 30, 2026
📧 Message Morgan Knuckles Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gue/staff?id=632531

Businesses can sponsor a full page for $100 or a half page for $50. Each sponsored page includes custom student artwork of your business, a free calendar, and local promotion. Calendar sales directly support the new recess fountain so GUE students stay hydrated during outdoor play.

Submit your sponsorship inquiry before October 30 to help GUE students reach their goal and share your business with the community. Thank you for supporting our local schools and businesses. 🦁🧡

10/12/2026

🏫 The 21st Century Community Learning Center program will be closed on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20 for Parent-Teacher Conferences.

🚫 Closed: Monday, October 19
🚫 Closed: Tuesday, October 20
📅 Resumes: Wednesday, October 21 @ 3:00 PM
🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/21st-century-after-school-program
📧 Message Emily Ensor Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gue/staff?id=577408

This schedule adjustment allows families to meet with teachers during conference times to review student progress and academic goals. Afterschool tutoring, homework assistance, and enrichment activities will resume as normal when the program reopens on Wednesday afternoon.

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership as we work together to support student learning. We look forward to connecting with families during Parent-Teacher Conferences. 🦁🧡

10/06/2026

🏐 Support our volleyball players as they take on Green Forest during Scholarship Night this Thursday. Gravette Middle School PTO is hosting this event to raise funds for a Lady Lion volleyball scholarship!

📅 Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Lions Arena

Enjoy pulled pork, nachos, and sweet treats while cheering on our eighth and ninth grade teams. Forty percent of all concession sales throughout the evening directly benefit the volleyball scholarship fund. You can also visit the concessions counter to drop a contribution into the scholarship donation box, where all donated dollars go toward helping a player.

Bring your family out for dinner and an energetic evening of home volleyball action. Your support at the game directly invests in the future of our Lady Lions. 🦁🧡

10/05/2026

✨ The magic begins today as Gravette High School kicks off Once Upon a Homecoming week. Students across all of Gravette are creating a storybook celebration leading up to Friday's game. Here are the dress-up day themes:

🎓 Monday: Monsters University with college gear or jerseys
😴 Tuesday: Sleeping Beauties with pajamas (Picture Day at GMS)
👯 Wednesday: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum by matching with a friend or teacher
🌺 Thursday: Ohana with Hawaiian shirts and gear
🦁 Friday: Lion King with class colors for high schoolers and orange and black for middle and elementary students

Friday brings the morning parade at 10:00 a.m. and the afternoon pep rally at 2:00 p.m. The energy builds toward the Friday night lights when our lions take the field against Huntsville before the week concludes Saturday in the commons for the homecoming dance.

📅 Homecoming Game: Friday, October 9, 2026
🏆 Hall of Honor Banquet: 5:00 PM at Lions Den Arena
👑 Homecoming Court: 6:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff vs. Huntsville: 7:00 PM

📅 Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 10, 2026
👑 Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
📍 Location: Gravette High School Commons
💳 Order Tickets Online: https://gofan.co/event/6884178?schoolId=AR16993

Student tickets for the dance must be purchased online through GoFan using student ID numbers from Home Access Center as access codes. High school guest forms are available in the office and during lunch and must be returned by Wednesday, October 7th. Thank you to the Student Council for designing the official graphic. 🦁🧡