So cool! Harper Young brought her ball python Mushu for show and tell to Mrs. Runsick’s kindergarten class! 🐍
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.
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.
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)
Attention Parents! Friday is the last day to order shirts for our 24-25 theme R.O.A.R. Click Here to view the printable order form: https://5il.co/2uny4
Join us on September 17 at 5-7pm for the 3rd Annual Bikes, Books, and Barbecue Fun Ride!
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...
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...
Hey Parents! If your kiddos are walkers, please have their orange sign with you. We need time to learn their faces😊. Thank you!
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
Join Principal Newsom and the GDE PTO for this special event before Open House today. Meet our newest Lion to the Pride, Principal Brandi Newsom! Enjoy a cool treat while getting to know her. 4:00 - 6:00pm in the GDE Cafeteria. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/992117785973839
Open House Tonight at 4:00-6:00! Share your pride with style. T-Shirts for $12 and Sweatshirt Pre-orders $25 for sale at the front table of Glenn Duffy. We're so excited to see everyone!
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.
Families of Gravette Kindergarteners are welcome to join us for an Orientation Meeting on August 8th! Choose the time that works best for you- sessions at 3:30pm OR 6:00pm. The meeting will be held in the Glenn Duffy Cafeteria.
Don't miss the 2024-2025 Back to School Open House on August 8th! All parents/guardians and students are welcome to attend. This opportunity gives parents and students the chance to find out who their teacher(s) are, meet their new classmates, pick up schedules, see the school building, map out their classrooms, drop off school supplies, and get a quick overview of the new school year's expectations and curriculum. Visit https://gravetteschools.net/b2s for more information.
Glenn A. Duffy Elementary: 4:00-6:00
Gravette Upper Elementary: 4:00-6:00
Gravette Middle School: 5:00-7:00
Gravette High School: 6:00-7:00
GHS Freshmen Bootcamp: 1:00-5:30
GHS Freshmen Parent Meeting: 5:30-6:00
Happy 4th of July from Gravette School District! Have a fun and safe holiday!
We know, we know. It's still the middle of summer and no one wants to even be thinking about the next school year, BUT, we also know there are parents/guardians who love to plan ahead! We have officially updated our "Back to School Q&A" page for the 2024-2025 school year and the school supplies list are on it! 🦁 Please share!
Click here to access: https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/back-to-school-faq
📚 As we approach the new school year, it's important to ensure our little ones are ready for their exciting journey into Kindergarten! Check out this fantastic A to Z guide on kindergarten readiness, filled with helpful tips to prepare our students for success. From A for "Alphabet" to Z for "Zippers," these readiness skills are key to building a strong foundation for learning. Let's work together to make sure our children are confident, capable, and eager to embark on their educational adventure. Share this with fellow parents and caregivers to spread the word and help our future lions thrive! 🦁
We are again proud to partner with the Bentonville-Rogers Junior Cotillion and its director, Renee Swindell, to offer another "Elementary Manners 101" class for our 2nd - 5th girls and boys. In addition, she is hosting a second class that same day, "Dolls & Me Tea Party", for our 2nd-4th grade (girls only). Details are in both flyers below! To learn more about this program and to register for either event click here: https://www.brjuniorcotillion.com/elementary-manners.html
