Gravette School District

Have you ever heard school work isn't rocket science? These students at Gravette Middle School certainly haven't! Mr. Leach's Science Class has entered the explosive finale of their lessons on the laws of motion today with the culmination of their experiments on mass and acceleration. Students added air pressure to 2-liter bottles of water using a bike pump and sent their custom-designed rockets skyward at amazing speeds. By measuring the amount of water and the time each rocket spent airborne, the students were able to compare designs to find out which rocket was the most efficient.

Attention Athletes! If you are a current 8th-12th grade athlete you can order a Letter Jacket Tuesday September 24th. You can pick up an order form from the MS and HS offices. Please order your jacket at one of the time slots that keeps you from missing practice or class time! (7:00am-7:55am--FIELDHOUSE) (10:17am-10:47am-- VOLLEYBALL GYM) (11:15AM-12:40pm-- AUX GYM)

Arkansas State Representative Hope Duke visited Gravette Upper Elementary to speak about her experience and role in the state government with students of Mrs. Rogers. The class has been learning about differences between local, state, and national government and now they've had the exciting opportunity to learn directly from a State Representative! #LionPride

Today Coach Pittman’s Outdoor Pursuits class went to Lake Bentonville for their first fishing trip of the year. Thank you to Jordan Bevil of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for providing fishing poles, tackle and bait.

The DEB Project has provided a therapy dog, Finn, to Gravette Upper Elementary, and they're hosting a fundraiser for foster care, scholarships, and therapy dogs! More information here: https://5il.co/2wx8f

Students at Gravette Upper Elementary are celebrating International Dot Day! This celebration was inspired by the book "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds. The author says "Dot Day is a celebration of creativity and art. A celebration of innovation, of community- local and globally- a celebration of “dot connecting”. Dot Day is a celebration of great teaching and inspired learning. Self-discovery and self-expression. It is a celebration of bravery-of-vision- seeing the possible – seeing the solution before it even exists. Dot Day is a celebration of impact- a time to think of how we can all make our mark."

This week has seen an increase in threats against schools across the country. We are aware of these situations and are responding to issues on a local level. We have coordinated with the Gravette Police Department to provide extra security this week. We have no credible or specific threats against any of our schools. Our staff appreciates the support of our police, parents and community as we work together to provide a safe and nurturing environment for our students. Verifying the accuracy of shared information is a collective responsibility. Please look to the school district and police department for accurate information. Updates will be issued as new information becomes available.

Schedule your FREE Pediatric Dental Appointment for October 4th!

If your child had Free and Reduced Meals last year, you still need to complete an application for the 2024-2025 school year, or you will lose your benefits! Please fill out a new application for the new school year before September 30th to maintain your Free and Reduced Meals. Visit https://www.gravetteschools.net/free to complete the form.

After School Reminder: There is no 21C After School Program on Fridays! Be sure to have transportation plans for your children when school lets out.

Students of Gravette Middle School's Mr. Leach are learning about the relationship between mass and acceleration in their Science class. This experiment has kids measure multiple instances of motion with differing weights to see the changes using a Bluetooth-connected scale. The technology displays each measurement of the experiment in real time, enabling students to use real-world examples to understand scientific concepts. #LionPride #gravette

September 30th is the last day to sign up for Free/Reduced Lunch at https://www.gravetteschools.net/free It's not too late to enter for your chance to win the Gift Card Giveaway! Just sign up for Free Lunch at the link above and you're automatically entered. Students who qualify and sign up also get Free SAT/ACT Waivers, Additional Scholarship Opportunities, Reduced Home Internet Prices with Qualifying ISPs, and Free or Reduced Rates on College Application Fees.

It's time to purchase your 2024-2025 Yearbook! All middle school/high school yearbooks can be purchased online at this link: https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/p5SdcH9X20ORAlhxMoGgRO0v The middle school will be combined with the high school yearbook again this year! If you would like to purchase LAST YEAR'S 2023-2024 yearbook, we have a few extra for sale until Sept 30th for $55. Please send payment to Mrs. Youngblood at the middle school or Mr. Griffith at the high school! After Sept 30th we will send all extra, OLD yearbooks back to Walsworth and won't have any extra yearbooks from last year available to purchase! Please plan accordingly!

A Special School Board Meeting will be held tonight, September 3rd at 7pm. 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/2vlk7 Find more information about the Gravette School Board here: https://gravetteschools.net/board

Don't forget about "Fast Fridays" ... School releases early today! GDE (2:15pm K2-- 2:45pm PreK), GUE (2:25pm), GMS (2:31pm), GHS (2:45pm)

Don't forget today is a "Fast Friday" which means students are getting out early! ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary K-2 - 2:15 p.m. Dismissal Begins... ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary Pre-K - 2:45 p.m... ○ Gravette Upper Elementary - 2:25 p.m. Classes End... ○ Gravette Middle School - 2:31 p.m. 8th Period Ends... ○ Gravette High School - 2:45 p.m. 8th Period Ends...

A Regular School Board Meeting will be held tonight, August 19th 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/2u26r Find more information about the Gravette School Board here: https://gravetteschools.net/board

REMINDER: ALL Gravette Schools are on the "Fast Fridays" schedule, meaning dismissal is earlier than the rest of the week! Here's when to expect schools to let out on Fridays: ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary K-2 - 2:15 p.m. Dismissal Begins... ○ Glenn A. Duffy Elementary Pre-K - 2:45 p.m... ○ Gravette Upper Elementary - 2:25 p.m. Classes End... ○ Gravette Middle School - 2:31 p.m. 8th Period Ends... ○ Gravette High School - 2:45 p.m. 8th Period Ends...

We're hiring substitute teachers and offering free training on Friday, August 23rd! Free substitute teacher training: Gravette School District- Friday, August 23rd 9a-12p 🍎 Proof of High School Diploma/GED required. 🍏 Must pass FBI/DHS background checks (Please call prior to training for instructions) 🍎 Bring I-9 acceptable documents to the training. If you have questions please contact ESS at 800-641-0140

Please bring in all required documents when visiting your school to enroll. If you're enrolling online, be sure to upload the required documents through the online form. Visit: https://www.gravetteschools.net/enroll for more information on enrollment at Gravette Public Schools.