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
🗣️ May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, where we recognize the essential role our Speech-Language Pathologists play in supporting student growth. Thank you to Ms. Julie Hooks, Mrs. Lisa McKee, Mrs. Jordan Bradford, and SLPA Mrs. Lauren Hawbaker for making sure every student is heard.
SLPs help students strengthen communication skills by assessing needs, guiding progress, and addressing speech and language challenges that affect learning and relationships. SLPs play a vital role in helping students thrive by assessing, diagnosing, and supporting those with communication challenges. Their work is in the background but crucial, often shaping how students connect with the world around them.
From speech sound disorders to language delays, they empower students to communicate confidently and succeed academically and socially. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools #BetterHearingAndSpeechMonth
⚠️ The Cultural Festival scheduled for this evening at Gravette High School has been canceled due to a power outage.
We were looking forward to celebrating with our families and students, but safety and logistics come first. Thank you for understanding and thank you to everyone who helped prepare for this event.
We hope to reschedule and share the creativity, culture, and community spirit soon. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎓 The final chapter of the 2024–2025 school year is here!
May 13 – Scholarship Night
May 16 – Baccalaureate
May 17 – Graduation
May 27 – Last Day of School
From first steps to final walks across the stage, we are proud of every moment. Let’s finish strong and celebrate everything we’ve achieved together! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🚨 We need YOU to help inspire the next generation! We’re looking for professionals from all industries to join us at Gravette Middle School for our 1st Annual Career Day!
As a Career Day Presenter, you’ll not only help guide students on career choices, but you’ll also have professional photos captured by our district photographer, showcasing your service to the community. These images can be a great addition to your professional portfolio!
📅 Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Gravette Middle School, 607 Dallas St SE, Gravette, AR
We are looking for experts across all 16+ career clusters. Whether you're in healthcare, business, STEM, trades, the arts, or any other field, we’d love to have you!
📩 Interested? Contact Mrs. Crane at https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/gms/staff?id=1101044 to sign up or learn more.
WEATHER UPDATE: This morning we implemented our tornado safety protocol in each building. We sincerely appreciate all staff and students who made this go as smoothly as possible. Everyone was safe and our campus was unharmed. Unfortunately, like many in our area, Gravette High School is without electricity. We hope to have an update soon on restoration efforts. A big thanks to all of our utility workers and first responders as they work through the rain to resolve these issues. We plan to have regular pickup times and bus routes this afternoon. Please contact your child's school if you have to change transportation arrangements for today.
🏆 Gravette High School senior Caleb Pilgrim was recently honored with the Kiwanis Youth Excellence Award for his service to others. This award recognizes students across Benton County for their accomplishments and contributions to their schools and communities.
Caleb has served as a volunteer cadet firefighter for three years, assisting emergency personnel with courage, compassion, and calmness under pressure. As an FFA officer, he leads by example, works hard, and helps others grow by sharing his knowledge and experience.
We are proud to celebrate Caleb’s caring nature and strength of character, he's a high value member of our community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🏈 Quick Update: Our 2025 Gravette Football Parent/Player Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 6.
Due to the change in the baseball and softball district tournament schedule, the 2025 Gravette Football Parent / Player Meeting will be moved to Tuesday, May 6th. The location and time will remain the same (High School PAC, 5:30pm). We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you all for your understanding and flexibility. Players and families in grades 7–12 are encouraged to attend to hear important program updates, followed by a college recruiting seminar for those interested in playing at the next level.
📅 Tuesday, May 6, 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 High School Performing Arts Center
We appreciate your flexibility and look forward to seeing you there! 🦁🧡
#LionPride #GravetteSchools
🏆 Nominations are open for Gravette's Classified Staff of the Year!
Classified staff members include all staff who support students outside of certified teaching roles, from bus drivers to office staff, nurses, custodians, cafeteria teams, paraprofessionals, tech staff, and more.
These vital team members keep the day-to-day operations of our schools running smoothly. We simply could not do school without them. Any student, parent, coworker, administrator, or community member may submit a nomination.
📝 Submit your nomination by Friday, May 9, 2024: https://www.gravetteschools.net/soty25
Recognition includes School Board acknowledgment, local newspaper coverage, and a feature on the district website. Help us celebrate those who make Gravette a great place for kids! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Yesterday, on National Administrative Professionals Day, Michelle Newbill was honored with the A Cut Above award and a surprise visit from the school board at Gravette Upper Elementary!
Last month, staff were invited to nominate a colleague who stands out in the 3 A’s: Attendance (reliable and present), Attitude (brings a positive spirit), and Action (goes the extra mile). Michelle was recognized by several coworkers who spoke to her steady leadership in the front office and her ability to juggle responsibilities that keep the entire building on track.
The nomination reads, “Michelle juggles so many responsibilities and never misses a beat. She helps in so many ways, and always puts others first.” Her reliability and knowledge of the building have made her the go-to person for so many over the years.
Her award, a custom metal plaque, was designed and built by Mr. Malott and his students in the Gravette High School Agricultural Science workshop. Precision-cut, welded, and hand-painted, each plaque is a one-of-a-kind keepsake that honors the excellence we see in our staff every day.
Thank you, Michelle, for being A Cut Above! 🦁 #LionPride
💼 Five Gravette High School FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) students are headed to Nationals in Orlando this summer!
Holden Jeffries, Kenzee Roughton, Laney Burrow, Blake Ellis, and Autumn Brown have earned their spots and are now working to cover travel costs. Can you help?
They’re fundraising through We Help Two, where 50% of each sale supports their trip. Choose from a variety of fun sock designs for men, women, and kids, and have them shipped directly to your door.
To support a specific student, type their name in the “Give Credit To” section at checkout. Leave it blank to support the group equally.
🗓️ Sock sales end Tuesday, May 7
🔗 Order here: https://go.wehelptwo.com/campaign/?campaignid=35892
Help these future family, career, and community leaders step up to the national stage in style! 🧡🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
