Glenn A. Duffy Elementary

🐣 Builders Club members from Gravette Middle School helped make Easter extra special for our youngest Lions at Glenn Duffy Elementary. Students in Builders Club donated all the eggs and prizes for the kindergarten egg hunt, over 1,800 in total! They helped prepare more than 2,500 additional eggs for Pre-K using family donations. Funds raised through school dances helped support this project and others throughout the year. On Easter, members hid the eggs, cheered on our young students, and helped them count their finds. A big thank you to these middle school students for leading with generosity and service. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🧡 After 35 unforgettable seasons in education, Mrs. Angela Denver is officially declaring for retirement. Join us as we celebrate her next chapter! 📅 Thursday, May 8, 2025 ⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM 📍 Glenn Duffy Elementary Library Send a heartfelt message, share a memory, or upload a photo here by May 2nd: https://www.gravetteschools.net/denver Gravette has been her home court for 35 years, lets thank her for the memories, the lessons, and the legacy. 🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎓 Our littlest Lions are ready to roar at the end of year celebration! Please join us as we recognize the Glenn A. Duffy Elementary Kindergarten Class of 2037 (woah!) on a morning filled with proud families, tiny caps, and big dreams. 📅 Thursday, May 22, 2025 ⏰ 9:00 AM 📍 Gravette High School Arena 325 Lion Dr S, Gravette, AR We invite families and friends to join us in honoring these bright, brave students as they graduate kindergarten and look ahead to first grade. 🧡🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

👟 Families and kids are invited to join Newsong Church and Samaritan’s Feet for an Easter celebration, where children can receive new shoes and socks, enjoy bounce houses, games, lunch, drinks, and snacks (weather permitting) 📅 Saturday, April 19, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Newsong Church 1690 Gamble Rd., Centerton, AR 72719 Samaritan’s Feet is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves and inspires hope by providing shoes as the foundation for a spiritual and healthy life. Thanks to the generosity of our community members and organizations, students of Gravette Schools may have the option to accept a new pair of athletic shoes and new socks. Please note: This is a first-come, first-served opportunity for students who did not register for shoe sizes by April 15, 2025.

🦁 Our staff brought the energy (and the inflatables) to last Thursday’s Lion Laps event. We kicked off testing season with laughter, games, and plenty of running in hilarious costumes. After cheering on our staff during the race, students and families enjoyed relaxing time on the playground with snacks and drinks. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Coming together like this shows how encouragement and a little fun can make a difference during a busy testing season. 🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎺 Toot Your Horn Tuesday! Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Runsick, we celebrate not just your work but the heart you pour into your students each day. You serve with patience, care, and consistency. You nurture potential, inspire young minds, and help shape the future in quiet, steady ways. Thank you for being thoughtful guides for your students. We see you. We appreciate you. And today, we celebrate you. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🌱 Something big is growing at Glenn Duffy Elementary. We’re getting ready to share a project that will be a real breath of fresh air. Stay tuned... announcement coming April 21! 🦁🧡

🎉 Glenn A. Duffy Elementary is ready to CELEBRATE after testing! The week of April 28–May 2 will feature dress-up days, a movie, and a candy bowl celebration in every class! Families are asked to send one bag of candy to contribute to their student’s class candy bowl. 📅 April 28 – May 2, 2025 Here’s what’s planned for each day: 🧸 Monday, April 28: Pajamas & a Stuffy - Bring a favorite stuffed animal and wear pajamas for a cozy movie day! 👩‍🏫 Tuesday, April 29: Dress Like a Teacher - Pick a teacher and dress like them for the day! 🤠 Wednesday, April 30: Western Day - Yee-haw! Break out the boots and western gear. 📚 Thursday, May 1: Dress Like a Character - Choose your favorite book or movie character! 🎉 Friday, May 2: Holiday Fun - Show off your favorite holiday style! Lets do our best on that test, GDE Lions!🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📚 Our students are all booked, celebrating National Library Week! Kindergarteners teamed up with book buddies, first graders read by flashlight, and second graders enjoyed a one-of-a-kind “Book Buffet," complete with silver platters and servers! During National Library Week, we're reminded how libraries connect us to new ideas, new adventures, and to our fellow readers. This week, and every week, we’re grateful for the stories that spark imagination and for the librarians who help students learn through reading. Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Jones! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📝 Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is now open! Families can now enroll new students—including incoming kindergarteners—through our online registration portal. 🔗 https://www.gravetteschools.net/page/enrollment Online registration is only the first step, more documentation will be needed after. Claim your spot and get a head start on next school year! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎺 This Tuesday we had the pleasure of honoring a standout kindergarten group and a first-grade teacher! Mrs. Hartman, Mrs. Rachel, Mrs. Maci, and Mrs. Vire (1st grade) all serve at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary with the priority of making sure our students become the best Lion Leaders. Their support for the kids is their top priority, and their impact shows in every smile, milestone, and moment of growth. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🧭 S’more learning, s’more fun! Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Casey’s Pre-K students turned their classroom into Camp Hunter this week. They earned badges for hiking, first aid, s’mores, campfire crafts, and Arkansas symbols. Camp Hunter brought big fun and in-tents learning. Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Hunter! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🥚 Ozark Community Hospital is hosting an Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt to support community healthcare! Join the Gravette community for a special Easter Brunch hosted by Ozarks New Hope to raise funds for Ozarks Community Hospital’s new radiology equipment. 📅 Sunday, April 20, 2025 🕗 Brunch: 8 AM – 1 PM 🐣 Egg Hunt: 1 PM 📍 OCH Annex, 1101 Jackson Street SW, Gravette, AR 🎟️ $10 per person — cash, check, or card accepted. 💝 All proceeds benefit Ozarks Community Hospital. Ozarks New Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the health and well-being of our region through funding for local clinics, hospitals, and caregivers. Come enjoy good food and family fun while making a difference in our community!

🎺 For Toot Your Horn Tuesday, we’re excited to celebrate two wonderful staff members here at GDE! Mrs. Jones and Ms. Sara are always bringing excitement to everything library-related, making it a fun and engaging space for everyone. Thank you both for all your hard work and for sharing the joy of reading with our little lions! 🎉📚 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

☕ DRINK DROP! Huge thanks to the 7Brew Centerton Crew for treating the teachers and staff at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary to some delicious coffee drinks! We are thankful for our community loving and supporting their schools! This made our DAY!! 🧡🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🍎 Glenn A. Duffy Elementary is now accepting nominations for this year's Teacher of the Year awards. https://www.gravetteschools.net/toty25gde Our school and other schools in the district will recognize one exceptional teacher, and one district winner will go on to represent us in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year competition. Nominees must have at least three years of teaching experience in Gravette and must not have won in the past four years. Tell us why you nominated your teacher! Submit your nomination by April 11, 2025 at https://www.gravetteschools.net/toty25gde #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎺 It's Toot Your Horn Tuesday! 🎺 Today, we’re shining a spotlight on two educators who make a lasting impact in our school and brighten the days of our little lions! 🌟 ✨ Ms. Betz and Mrs. Jessica –We’re so fortunate to have these teachers shaping the minds and hearts of our youngest students every day! Thank you both for your hard work, dedication, and passion for education. We appreciate everything you do! 👏❤️ #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏃‍♀️ Buddy Day is coming up on May 9, and now’s your chance to grab some awesome gear while supporting our Elementary Physical Education Fundraiser. This exclusive design has been a favorite, and we’re bringing it back by popular demand! 💥 Limited Time Only! The online store closes Sunday, April 13, at 11:59 PM CDT—no late orders! Pre-sale only—orders will be delivered to Glenn Duffy Elementary after the store closes. 🔥 Shop now: https://www.gravetteschools.net/buddyday 🔹 Buddy Day Tee – $15.00 - $18.00 🔹 Buddy Day Shorts – $15.00 - $18.00 🔹 Car Sticker – $7.50 🔹 Double-Sided Car Flag – $15.00 🔹 Gildan Crewneck Sweatshirt – $22.00 - $25.00 🔹 Gildan Hoodie – $25.00 - $28.00 Thank you for supporting our PE program! Every purchase helps keep our students active, engaged, and having fun! 🏀⚽🏈 #LionPride

🎨 Art Show Tonight! Gravette students from every grade have been working for months on their masterpieces, and we're excited to see the community come out and support these kids! See you tonight from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital.

NOTICE: 21C After School Program will be closed on Tuesday, March 18th, and Thursday, March 20th, for Parent Teacher Conferences.