Gravette School District

UPDATE: Summer breakfast and lunch service menus are now available on the district website at this address: http://gravetteschools.net/menu

A Regular School Board Meeting will be held tonight, Monday, June 16 at 6pm. The meeting will be held at the Gravette School District Administration Building (609 Birmingham Street SE Gravette, AR 72736). Access the agenda here: https://5il.co/3jboa Find more information about the Gravette School Board on this page of our website: https://gravetteschools.net/board

A Special School Board Meeting will be held tonight, June 2nd at 6pm. The meeting will be held at the Gravette School District Administration Building (609 Birmingham Street SE Gravette, AR 72736). Access the Agenda with this link: https://5il.co/3hu8k Find more information about the Gravette School Board here: https://gravetteschools.net/board

📚 Glenn A. Duffy Elementary's little Lions are getting an expanded library selection thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries! With this grant, our library will further develop a refreshed chapter book collection. Currently, fictional chapter books make up just 11% of the library’s offerings. While classic stories remain important, there is a need for relevant and age-appropriate titles that better meet the interests of students. Students and teachers will even get to provide their wish lists to help with the curation of new books. Behind this grant award was months of research and planning by Library Media Specialist April Jones, who closely reviewed circulation data and collection trends to better align the library with student needs. Her work is exemplary of the precision and care our staff bring to every part of the student experience. This was April’s first-ever grant application, and it was a winner! Thank you, Mrs. Jones, for your extra effort for the kids! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🦁 The 2024–25 school year is in the books. For many in our schools, it was their first... first year leading, first year learning, or first year walking through our doors. We’re proud of the progress made and thankful for the people who made it possible. From Mr. Gravette’s first year as superintendent to Dr. Newsom’s first year at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary, this was a year of fresh starts and firm steps forward. Across all our schools, staff and students put in the work and showed what it means to be part of Gravette. Our students and staff are strong, focused, and ready. And the 2025-2026 school year is already looking bright. See you next year, Lions! Enjoy the time off and come back recharged and ready to pounce! 🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎨 Fifth graders Vivienne Whiteside and Journey Taylor (not pictured) were selected as winners of the American Legion’s War on Drugs poster contest at Gravette Upper Elementary. Their artwork will now represent our community at the state level. The contest challenges students to design a poster that visualizes the personal impact of drug use, using their own creativity and voice. Vivienne and Journey’s designs deliver strong, clear messages. Vivienne’s poster features the dangers of cigarettes, while Journey’s shows the effects of drug addiction on the body and mind. We’re proud of their achievement and the thoughtful work they put into these projects. Good luck at the state-level contest, Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools #DrugFreeSchools #AmericanLegion

🖼️ Second grade gave Dr. Newsom an art piece covered in their thumbprints, a cute personal gift from young lions who will be moving on to Gravette Upper Elementary next year. This wraps up both the school year and Dr. Newsom’s first year leading Glenn A. Duffy Elementary. She’s brought calm leadership, kindness, and a strong connection to our students and staff. We’re all looking forward to the years ahead. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

A Regular School Board Meeting will be held tomorrow, Thursday, May 22nd at 6pm. The meeting will be held at the Gravette School District Administration Building (609 Birmingham Street SE Gravette, AR 72736). Access the agenda here: https://5il.co/3gker Find more information about the Gravette School Board on this page of our website: https://gravetteschools.net/board This meeting was originally scheduled for Monday, May 19th, but was rescheduled in response to a severe weather threat.

Gravette School Board meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday night at 6:00.

Bus routes are now scheduled to leave at 2:00.

Due to increased concern of incoming weather Gravette School District will begin releasing car riders at 1:00 and bus riders to follow at 1:15. Please contact your child's school or teacher if you need to make alternative transportation plans. 21 C and Bella Vista Boys and Girls Club will be closed this afternoon.

🍽️ Gravette Food Services will be offering free meals to-go for kids and teens 18 and under this summer. Meals include breakfast and lunch, and we’ll even send home double meals on Thursdays! 📅 Dates: Monday through Thursday, June 2 - July 24 ⏰ Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 📍 Location: Gravette Upper Elementary, 500 8th Avenue SE 🚗 Pickup: Drive to the back of the building past the car rider line All adult meal bags are $8.00 and include both breakfast and lunch. For more information, contact Sheila Roughton here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/staff?id=1166922 Every child should have access to nutritious meals this summer. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🥇 Gravette Wrestling Coach Alex Herrlein has been recognized by the Arkansas High School Coaches Association as an Outstanding Coach for the 2024-2025 school year! Coach Herrlein has been instrumental in leading Gravette Wrestling to success. Under his guidance, the team has won back-to-back state championships and even earned the honor of being recognized at the Arkansas State Capitol for their accomplishments. His focus on preparing athletes mentally and physically has made Gravette Wrestling a respected program. 🔗 See the post: https://www.facebook.com/ArkActAssn/posts/pfbid03d37YdZZNekiRXuc3iCKHNNxpc7GuFy4NGyc4yMwrMBNfHkCh5Zccu55iLuLJLoBl In the comments, Facebook user Josh Burnett said, "Not only is Alex Herrlein an outstanding coach, he’s one of the best men I’ve come to know. You won’t be able to find a better person to be a coach, leader, or mentor to the young men and women at Gravette." Thank you, Coach Herrlein, for your leadership and for helping our student-athletes excel. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🌟 Three Gravette High School students have been selected to attend Arkansas Boys State 2025! Rhett Nading, Holden Jeffries, and Cameron Bedwell will represent Gravette at this prestigious leadership program. Arkansas Boys State is a weeklong immersive training where young leaders from across the state come together to build and run a mock government, learning firsthand about leadership, civic responsibility, and community engagement. Rhett, Holden, and Cameron will join over 600 other students at the University of Central Arkansas from May 25-30. We're proud of these students for earning this opportunity to grow as leaders and make an impact through civic engagement. Congratulations to Rhett, Holden, and Cameron for representing Gravette with pride! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

This Tuesday, May 13th, is the Gravette School Board Election. Voting for the Zone 2 seat will be at the Gravette Civic Center from 7:30am to 7:30pm. You must be in Zone 2 to vote for this seat. We are sharing a map of our board zones (https://www.gravetteschools.net/zones) and a link to the Benton County Election Website where you can enter your address to determine which zone you are in. The City of Gravette has other issues on the ballot you can read about on the county website: https://bentoncountyar.gov/election-commission/

🚔 Gravette Upper Elementary students had a hands-on experience with agriculture, law enforcement, and emergency services this morning for Career Day! Students met prize-winning cattle, petted horses, and got a glimpse into farm life. Law enforcement agencies like the DEA, FBI, and SWAT brought high-tech gadgets, riot gear, and even an armored vehicle, giving students a closer look at the tools of the trade. The local police showcased drones, while the fire department let kids explore the fire truck and ambulance. Thank you to the community members who showed up and helped spark curiosity and excitement in our students! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

A Special School Board Meeting will be held tonight, May 8th at 6pm. The meeting will be held at the Gravette School District Administration Building (609 Birmingham Street SE Gravette, AR 72736). Access the Agenda with this link: https://5il.co/3fncv Find more information about the Gravette School Board here: https://gravetteschools.net/board

TRAFFIC NOTICE: Highway 72 to the east of Gravette High School is currently blocked by an 18-wheeler accident. Afternoon bus routes and car traffic may experience delays.

🏛️ Gravette Upper Elementary fifth graders enjoyed a visit from Representative Hope Duke where she shared how a bill becomes a law! Students also showcased their own learning by discussing bills they created and debated during a mock committee session. Some bills made it through, while others didn’t, giving students a hands-on look at the legislative process. Thank you to Rep. Duke for bringing a real-world example of lawmaking to our schools! Some of the next generation of lawmakers could be in that room, dreaming of how they can shape their own future. Well, it's a long, long journey to the capital city. It's a long, long wait while sitting in committee. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🌍 The Gravette High School Cultural Festival has been rescheduled! Join us on our new date for an evening of music, food, crafts, games, and student-led cultural showcases. 📅 Wednesday, May 15, 2025 ⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM 📍 Gravette High School We’re grateful for your patience after the storm delay, and even more excited to celebrate the cultures, creativity, and connections that make our schools shine. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools