🚌 Gravette Schools Transportation Department has issued updated limited bus procedures for the 2025-2026 school year. Weather forecasts suggest we may be looking at winter weather over the weekend, so be sure to visit our website for the most up-to-date information or download the Gravette Schools mobile app for push notifications.

🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/1918718
📱 Gravette Schools App: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/1918718

Kids stay safe when families know the procedures. Normal schedules continue for local town routes even when it snows. Rules remain in place for the whole day once limited service is announced in the morning. Families make the final choice on whether road conditions allow for school attendance. Read more on our website link above.

We look forward to seeing everyone next week after a safe weekend. Thank you for your help looking out for our lion pride. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
4 months ago, Gravette School District
🌟 Your personal career story has the power to ignite a future passion for a Gravette Middle School student. We are inviting our local professionals to return to the classroom and share their journey during our Annual Career Day.

GMS Career Day Details
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Location: Gravette Middle School
📧 Message Mrs. Crane Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gms/staff?id=1101044

Participation from experts across all career clusters, including healthcare, skilled trades, business, STEM, and the arts, provides students with a comprehensive view of the local economy. Presenters will guide students through potential career paths and will also receive professional photography documenting their community service for their own portfolios.

Mentorship from established professionals helps students visualize their own success and builds a stronger connection between our schools and the local economy. We appreciate every community member willing to invest time to inspire the next generation of the workforce. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
4 months ago, Gravette School District
Gravette Middle School Career Day
🎓 Gravette High School is currently organizing scholarship opportunities for the graduating Class of 2026. Community members and local organizations have the power to lower the barriers to higher education by sponsoring a scholarship. This contribution directly assists a student in covering tuition, books, or certification costs as they pursue their chosen career path.

📧 Message Mrs. Hawkins Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/ghs/staff?=577348&search=hawkins

Individuals or businesses interested in establishing a scholarship fund should contact Mrs. Hawkins for more information. We are grateful for the continued partnership of our community in fostering student success. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
4 months ago, Gravette School District
Scholarships Flyer
🚨 We have received an urgent update from The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. Our local blood supply is facing a critical inventory challenge.

Supplies for almost all blood types (specifically O+, O-, A-, B-, B+, and AB-) are at dangerously low levels. As the donor center stated this morning, "In these conditions, a single patient can wipe out an entire blood type."

GHS Blood Drive Details:
📅 Friday, January 9
⏰ 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Gravette High School HOSA Lab
📝 Schedule Your Donation here: http://gravetteschools.net/blooddrive

This drive is perfectly timed to help replenish these depleted stocks for our local hospitals. We are asking our community to help prevent an emergency shortage. Participation this Friday is vital for needs in our community. Thank you for being a lifeline for patients in Northwest Arkansas. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
4 months ago, Gravette School District
Blood Drive Flyer

Gravette agricultural education has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Build My Future NWA to support and enhance the Agricultural Mechanics program.

With this grant, we will be able to replace welding equipment, some of which has been in use for over 30 years. The funds will also be invested in other modern shop tools. We look forward to our students attending the annual Build My Future career fair this spring to connect with industry professionals.

A sincere thank you to Build My Future NWA for their support. And thanks to the Gravette FFA Chapter for sharing this great news on their Facebook page. Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GravetteHSFFA 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

7 months ago, Gravette School District
Gravette FFA Grant
🚌 This week, October 20-24, 2025, Gravette School District is observing National School Bus Safety Week. This time is set aside every year as a reminder that student safety is a shared responsibility between students, families, and all community motorists.

Keeping our students safe during their commute is a top priority. Share these tips with your children:
⌚ Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early.
🚏 Stand five giant steps away from the curb.
🚌 Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says it’s okay before stepping onto the bus.
🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/2501604

We encourage all Gravette families to review these important tips with their students. We are grateful for our community drivers for their caution and for our transportation staff who work to get our students to and from school safely. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
7 months ago, Gravette School District
🚗 TRAFFIC ALERT: Gravette is hosting the 4A North Regional Volleyball Tournament this year! Traffic will increase near the volleyball gym during dismissal on Monday, October 20 through Wednesday, October 22. The games will bring extra vehicles into the main parking lot by the Volleyball Gym.

Please Be Aware:
⚠️ Avoid parking in the area around the Volleyball Gym to help ease traffic and save time.
⚠️ Walkers should be picked up in the car rider lines at Glenn Duffy Elementary, Gravette Upper Elementary, or Gravette Middle School during these three days.

Following these notices will help with a much smoother dismissal and keeps the area clear for buses, families, and tournament guests. Thank you for supporting a safe dismissal. Go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
7 months ago, Gravette School District
Volleyball Tournament Traffic Graphic
🔍 Lucy the Lion was last seen somewhere students both train and perform. She seems to have wandered into a place that might be older than she is! Comment if you know where before the big reveal tonight.

Lucy has returned after decades away and is roaming the district this week. Each morning brings a new photo clue. Comment your best guess for a chance to win a free drink at Friday’s Homecoming game. Each day will have a different winner, so if you win today, you’ll have to sit on the bench until Homecoming!

Guess her location before tonight's reveal and enjoy a refreshing beverage at the game on Lucy’s tab! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
7 months ago, Gravette School District
Have you seen Lucy?
October Breakfast and Lunch Menus have been updated on our district website at this address: https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/menu
7 months ago, Gravette School District
🎡 Step right up and witness the marvel of our Lion Pride during Homecoming week! The whole district is gearing up for Homecoming 2025 with the theme “Lion County Fair.” Dress up on each day according to the theme and share your school spirit!

Homecoming Week: October 13–17, 2025:
🌙 Monday: Blue Ribbon Monday – Pajama Day
👩‍🌾 Tuesday: Farmer Tuesday – Overalls & Flannel
🤡 Wednesday: Midway Madness – Bright colors, fun patterns, carnival vibes
🤠 Thursday: Barnyard Bash – Western Wear
🦁 Friday: Champion Friday – Orange & Black

This year’s fair-themed Homecoming is sure to be full of fun, spirit, and pride! The spotlight is on our Lions, and the whole district is invited to the show. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
7 months ago, Gravette School District
Homecoming Dress Up Days Theme Graphic
🛏️ Final reminder! Gravette Lions throw blanket sales end September 30 (that's this coming Tuesday!!!). These warm and soft 50x60 plush blankets are $30, and every order supports the Glenn Duffy Elementary Outdoor Classroom project.

📅 Sales close September 30
🛒 Order here: https://gofan.co/event/3978796?schoolId=AR16993&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink
👉 Visit our project page to learn more and get involved: www.gravetteschools.net/gdeoutdoorclass

Don’t miss out on this chance to stay cozy this fall AND help our youngest Lions learn and explore in the great outdoors. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
8 months ago, Gravette School District
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If your child had Free and Reduced Meals last year, you still need to complete an application for the 2025-2026 school year, or you will lose your benefits! Families need to complete a new application before September 30th to maintain Free and Reduced Meal benefits. Visit https://www.gravetteschools.net/free to complete the form.
8 months ago, Gravette School District
Free and Reduced Lunch Renewal

🎗️ Gravette is Going Gold on September 4! We’ll be joining other schools across Northwest Arkansas in recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Students and staff are encouraged to wear gold or yellow to show support for children fighting cancer and their families. At Gravette Middle School, this is especially meaningful as one of our Lions is currently battling brain cancer.

Your support shows strength and solidarity with families facing the hardship of childhood cancer. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

8 months ago, Gravette School District
Going Gold Graphic
📢 Gravette School District will host a Special Services Parent Night on Tuesday, September 9. This town hall–style event will include information about how special education works in our schools: referrals, evaluations, least restrictive environments, accommodations, modifications, law updates, and related services.

📅 Tuesday, September 9, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Lion Learning Center

A panel of special education teachers from each school, a speech-language pathologist, and the special education director will be present to answer questions and share guidance. We hope to see you there! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
9 months ago, Gravette School District
Special Services Parent Night
🔔 Fast Fridays mean early release for our schools! If you haven’t heard, here’s today’s schedule:

• Glenn A. Duffy Elementary – 2:10 PM (K–2), 2:45 PM (Pre-K)
• Gravette Upper Elementary – 2:25 PM
• Gravette Middle School – 2:30 PM
• Gravette High School – 2:45 PM

🔗 More info here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/student-drop-off-pick-up
9 months ago, Gravette School District
Fast Fridays Graphic
🚗 GDE and GUE families, now that we’re in our second day back, we want to help make drop-off and pick-up even smoother. If you have kiddos in both schools, try dropping off or picking up Gravette Upper Elementary students first before heading to Glenn Duffy Elementary.

📍 GUE’s line typically moves faster, and this order can help reduce wait times for both schools.

🔗 See each school’s traffic details here:
GDE: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gde/page/bell-schedule
GUE: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gue/page/bell-schedule

Thanks for working with us to keep traffic flowing and make mornings and afternoons easier for everyone. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
9 months ago, Gravette School District
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🏫 The 21st Century After School Program program begins Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and serves Kindergarten through 8th grade at no cost to families. The 21st CCLC Program provides afterschool tutoring, homework help, learning, and enrichment time with a certified teacher. Space is limited to 125 students, with applications opening August 7 and acceptance notifications sent the week of August 22.

🔗 Program Webpage: https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/21st-century-after-school-program
📄 FAQ Document: https://5il.co/2t742
📝 Application Form: https://5il.co/1fyp9

The program runs Monday through Thursday from dismissal until 5:30 p.m. Attendance is required most days to keep a spot in the program, and all pickups will be through the Upper Elementary car rider line between 4:30–5:30 p.m.

A physical paper copy of the sign-up form is preferred and can be picked up from the school office. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

9 months ago, Gravette School District
After School Program Graphic

🚌 Bus enrollment and tracking just got an upgrade. Gravette Schools are now using Transact for transportation sign-up and a new mobile app for live bus tracking and notifications.

🔗 Read more: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/2311713

Families will need to create a Transact account to enroll. A separate mobile app, EZ A2B can now be used to access route information once enrollment is complete. 🦁🧡 #GravetteSchools #LionPride

9 months ago, Gravette School District
We’re looking for new bus drivers, and training is on us! This is a great part-time job with flexible hours, health and retirement benefits, and the option to pick up extra hours. If you know someone who might be interested, send them to https://www.gravetteschools.net/drive to apply today.
9 months ago, Gravette School District
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Need School Supplies for 2025–2026? Sign Up Now!

Bright Futures Gravette is giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies to students enrolled in the Gravette School District.

🔗 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/UuvMMccUtSc4wTVW7

If your child needs a backpack and supplies for the upcoming school year, fill out the form by August 1 to reserve your spot. Supplies will be ready for pickup during Open House. Let’s make sure every student starts the year ready to learn!

10 months ago, Gravette School District