Glenn A. Duffy Elementary

🧣 New Life Church in Bella Vista delivered a warm surprise to the entire Gravette Pre-K program. Volunteers arrived with gifts of hats and mittens for all 80 students to mark the start of the winter season.

Providing a set for every child, regardless of circumstance, allows the littlest Lions to share in the excitement equally.

We appreciate this inclusive gesture that connects our neighbors to our classrooms. It is a joy to see our youngest Lions cared for by the community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎁 Welcome back, Lions! We hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break. TODAY is the last day to sign up for this Friday's Parent's Night Out. This event is open to all students in grades PreK–5. Its a chance for parents to enjoy a quiet evening while students have fun with their friends at Gravette Upper Elementary. Admission includes pizza, games, popcorn, and a movie!

Event Details
📅 Event Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Gravette Upper Elementary
🎟️ Admission: $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional sibling
🎨 Painting Option: +$15 for a session with Painting with a Twist
📝 Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/vsvcV7dabjjgputD8

Don't miss this fun Friday night for the kids. Please get those RSVPs in by the end of the day! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🦃 Our Pre-K students celebrated the season with a special Pre-Thanksgiving feast yesterday. It was wonderful for so many parents and family members to join the children the cafeteria to share a meal.

This was just a taste of the family, feasts, and fun these little ones have ahead next week.

Thank you to Mrs. Betz for sharing this photo, and thank you to all the families who joined us to make the day special. See you all in December! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎭 The wait is almost over! The Gravette High School Theater fall debut, "The Hamlet Thrill-Ma-Geddon," opens tomorrow, November 8th. This is not the Hamlet you remember. It's an irreverent satire that transforms the classic tragedy into a wildly entertaining comedy.

Event Details
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
📅 Sunday, November 9, 2025 @ 2:30 PM
📍 Gravette High School Performing Arts Center

This performance is the result of months of hard work from much of the same ambitious, student-led team that created last spring's "Alice" production, along with freshmen learning the ropes. This team is ready to show our community what they can do next.

You have two opportunities to see this show, one tomorrow night and one on Sunday afternoon! Let's pack the house to support our talented GHS performers. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎨 Gravette Upper Elementary and Glenn A. Duffy Elementary are hosting a "Parent's Night Out" on December 5th. This is a rare chance for parents to enjoy an night out while the kids have an enriching evening with their classmates.

Event Details
📅 Friday, December 5, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Gravette Upper Elementary
📝 Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/vsvcV7dabjjgputD8

For an additional $15 per student, children can also participate in a step-by-step painting led by Mrs. Knuckles, in partnership with Painting with a Twist Bentonville.

The event is open to all Gravette students in grades PreK-5. The cost is $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child in the same family. Admission includes pizza, games, popcorn, and a movie. Please use the Google Form to RSVP and enjoy a quiet night with cheap babysi... I mean, affordable childcare . 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📚 Yearbook order forms for Glenn A. Duffy Elementary and Gravette Upper Elementary are on their way home! This year’s edition is designed to look like a classic composition notebook and includes a new personalization option.

A new sticker pack is available for an additional $5. This pack includes 8 stickers that students can use to decorate their yearbook, and children will get to pick out their own stickers when the yearbooks arrive.

🛒 Order Online: https://www.gravetteschools.net/yearbook1
🔗 Download Paper Form: https://5il.co/3rvfa

To order the sticker pack with a paper form, simply check the option on the form. If you order the yearbook online, you must also send in a separate paper order form with the sticker pack option selected and $5 (cash or check). Please make all checks payable to "GDE/GUE Yearbook."

Yearbooks are the best way to preserve elementary school memories. Be sure to get your order in before the January 20, 2026 deadline! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏕️ Get ready to "Camp Out with a Good Book!" Our Fall Follett eFair is happening now, and it is 100% online.

This means there will be no in-person book fair at our schools this Fall. Instead, families can easily browse and shop from home all month long.

How to Shop:
📅 Dates: November 1–30
🛒 Site: https://www.gravetteschools.net/bookfair
🔑 Access Code: 1614Y (if prompted)
🚚 Shipping: FREE shipping on all orders. Orders will be shipped directly to our school after the eFair closes.

Every purchase helps support our school library and our students’ love of reading. So grab a flashlight, cozy up, and find a great new book! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎨 Mrs. Spencer's kindergarten class at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary recently created 3D shapes using playdough and toothpicks. This hands-on activity turned an abstract geometry lesson into a fun, practical building project for our youngest learners.

By using playdough to represent the vertices (corners) and toothpicks for the edges, our students had to figure out exactly how to construct cubes and pyramids from the ground up. This sensory, play-based approach is a highly effective way to build spatial reasoning skills. It connects a fun, tactile activity to foundational math concepts, all while our children just think they are having a blast.

We are proud to see our teachers finding creative ways to make learning engaging and concrete. Thank you to Mrs. Spencer for sharing these great photos! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🦉 First graders at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary had a special guest yesterday, can you guess hoo? Lynn Sciumbato from Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center visited the classrooms and brought along a friend, a beautiful Barred Owl named Sydney.

Our young lion learners heard facts about owls, including where they live, what they sound like, and what they eat. Mrs. Sciumbato also shared the story of how Sydney was rescued by the center after being hit by a car and breaking her wing.

This was a memorable opportunity for our children to learn about local wildlife and the importance of rehabilitation. We are grateful to Lynn Sciumbato and the Morning Star Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for sharing this experience with our students. And thanks to Mrs. Hall for sharing the story and photos! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🧥 The lost and found at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary is growing! We have several jackets and coats that are missing their owners. Please look through these photos to see if you recognize anything. You are welcome to stop by the school to look through the items and pick up any that belong to your child.

Cooler weather mean more jackets at school, and they are easy for our young students to misplace. You can help us greatly by writing your child's name on the tag or inside their clothing. When items are clearly labeled, we are able to return them directly to your student's backpack. Unlabeled items end up here in the lost and found.

We hope this helps these jackets find their way home! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏀 The Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County has opened registration for its youth basketball program. Registration is open from now until November 2nd. The cost is $75 per player. Late registrations will begin on November 3rd with a $20 late fee, provided spots are still available.

📝 Sign Up Here: https://www.visioncps.net/form/WRForm.asp?OrgUnit=1523/1

Follow the Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County on Facebook for more opportunities in our area: https://www.facebook.com/bgcwbc 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🚌 During National School Bus Safety Week (Oct 20-24) the Gravette School District Transportation Department, challenged children to think about bus safety and show what they learned. Part of this exercised involved a School Bus Safety Coloring Contest for all K-5 students at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary and Gravette Upper Elementary. Our very own Gravette bus drivers even served as the judges!

Winners:
🚌 Bellamy (Kindergarten)
🚌 Gwen (1st Grade)
🚌 Lynnlee (2nd Grade)
🚌 Gavin (3rd Grade)
🚌 Noah (4th Grade)
🚌 Daisy (5th Grade)

Student safety is a shared responsibility. The Gravette School District is grateful for the ongoing partnership with our students, families, and community to reaffirm our shared commitment to the well being of our kids. We urge motorists to be alert, slow down near school zones, and watch for children at bus stops.

Our students should all be well aware that they are expected to wait off the roadway, stay out of the "danger zone" (10 feet around the bus), and always wait for the driver's signal before moving to board or cross the street.

Thank you to all community drivers for helping to keep our students safe. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🚌 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

🚗 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

🔎 It’s game day, Lions! Lucy wrapped up her week of adventure in the weight room at the back of the fieldhouse, getting in one last workout before kickoff. She’s ready, and so are we.

Congratulations to Devin Taylor for being the first to pinpoint the exact location. Winners from this week can pick up their drink vouchers at the concession stand tonight and put them to use right away. The staff will be ready for you.

Let’s fill the stands, cheer loud, and show that Lion Pride as the Lions take on the Berryville Bobcats for Homecoming. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🔭 October 16th is National Boss's Day, and Gravette School District recognizes the leaders who keep our schools running strong.

It is easy to overlook the steady work and personal sacrifices that leadership requires when we rely on these individuals every day. Today we're taking a moment to express our gratitude for their guidance, knowledge, and commitment. The district would not function without them.

The Administrative Assistant and Communications teams partnered to share a simple gesture of appreciation, a homemade cinnamon roll from Granny’s Simple Blessings bakery and a card for each leader. Their collaboration and understanding of our community make Gravette a stronger district. They are the glue that holds everything together.

Mr. Gravette, The Vision
Leadership with integrity.

Rebecca Andrews, The Team Builder
Fostering trust and ensuring success for both students and staff.

Richard Carver, The Foundation
Maintaining the systems that keep school operations moving every day. He wasn't around when we stopped by, likely working on something far more important.

Daniel Rice, The Connector
Nothing works without him.

Coach Andrew Vire, The Spirit
Guiding the team and creating opportunities for students.

Tyler Matlock, The Support
Ensuring no child is left behind through compassion and understanding.

Sheila Roughton, The Fuel
Encouraging healthy choices and empowering students through nutrition.

Dennis Kurczek, The Money
Building stability and growth through careful planning and stewardship.

Each leader represents a vital piece of the puzzle that makes up the whole picture of our district. We also extend our gratitude to the other leaders who serve our students every day, including Lisa Thrailkill, Director of ESOL and Migrant Services, Rachel Gibson, Director of GATE, and all of our building principals.

Thank you, district leadership, for everything that you do for our staff, students, and community. Happy Boss's Day! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🔎 Lucy got a little too comfortable today. She was caught relaxing in the superintendent’s chair at the district office, feet up and all. Maybe she was brushing up on policy or planning her next big move.

Congratulations to Cindy Keigley for calling it right and recognizing Mr. Gravette's office.

Only one clue remains before Homecoming. Be ready for tomorrow’s final stop and your last chance to win. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📚 Glenn Duffy Elementary and Gravette Upper Elementary invite families to a special Leader in Me Family Night. The event will showcase student-created work and celebrate how our students are growing as leaders in their classrooms and beyond.

Families can enjoy time together, connect with our school community, and enter for fun giveaways.

📅 Thursday, November 20, 2025
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 OCH Community Event Center

We look forward to celebrating student leadership and learning with our Lion families. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools