Glenn A. Duffy Elementary

🛑 NOTICE: There will be no summer school for K–5 elementary students this year. This applies to all students at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary and Gravette Upper Elementary. Please plan accordingly as we look ahead to the 2025–26 school year.

👕 Hey families! Pre-order is now open for Glenn A. Duffy Elementary 2025–26 shirts and sweatshirts! Order by July 18 to save money and have your gear ready for pickup at Meet the Teacher Night on August 7. T-shirts are $17 now and $20 after the deadline. Sweatshirts are $25 now and $30 after July 18. 🔗 Order Form: https://www.gravetteschools.net/gde25shirts This year’s theme is “The Next Chapter Begins with You,” and we’d love to see students, staff, and families join in. Please fill out one form per student and be sure to complete payment to finalize your order. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

UPDATE: Summer breakfast and lunch service menus are now available on the district website at this address: http://gravetteschools.net/menu

🎒 Friendly reminder for Glenn Duffy families! June is moving fast, and the deadline to order school supply kits from our partner Impacks is coming up quick. If you haven’t grabbed yours yet, now’s the time to check it off your list and enjoy the rest of your summer with one less thing to worry about. 📅 Deadline: June 30 🔗 https://www.gravetteschools.net/impacks 🤝 You’ll have the option to donate at checkout, and Impacks will match the first $5. Every donation helps meet real needs in our building. Kits will be delivered straight to the school and ready for pickup at Open House. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎒 Hey Lions, have you ordered your school supply kit yet? If you dread back-to-school shopping, our school supply partner Impacks offers everything in one kit that is up to 20% less than supplies at most major shops. If you want to buy a kit that contains everything your child needs for the upcoming year, you must purchase it before June 30. 📅 Deadline: June 30 🔗 https://www.gravetteschools.net/impacks 📦 Supply kits will be sent directly to the school, where you can pick them up during Open House. Just select your child’s upcoming grade when you order. 🤝 Bonus: If you choose to donate at checkout, Impacks will match the first $5, and every bit goes back to help our school. Donating is optional, and funds raised will go toward critical needs at our school. Thanks for supporting Glenn Duffy! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📚 Glenn A. Duffy Elementary's little Lions are getting an expanded library selection thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries! With this grant, our library will further develop a refreshed chapter book collection. Currently, fictional chapter books make up just 11% of the library’s offerings. While classic stories remain important, there is a need for relevant and age-appropriate titles that better meet the interests of students. Students and teachers will even get to provide their wish lists to help with the curation of new books. Behind this grant award was months of research and planning by Library Media Specialist April Jones, who closely reviewed circulation data and collection trends to better align the library with student needs. Her work is exemplary of the precision and care our staff bring to every part of the student experience. This was April’s first-ever grant application, and it was a winner! Thank you, Mrs. Jones, for your extra effort for the kids! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🦁 The 2024–25 school year is in the books. For many in our schools, it was their first... first year leading, first year learning, or first year walking through our doors. We’re proud of the progress made and thankful for the people who made it possible. From Mr. Gravette’s first year as superintendent to Dr. Newsom’s first year at Glenn A. Duffy Elementary, this was a year of fresh starts and firm steps forward. Across all our schools, staff and students put in the work and showed what it means to be part of Gravette. Our students and staff are strong, focused, and ready. And the 2025-2026 school year is already looking bright. See you next year, Lions! Enjoy the time off and come back recharged and ready to pounce! 🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🖼️ Second grade gave Dr. Newsom an art piece covered in their thumbprints, a cute personal gift from young lions who will be moving on to Gravette Upper Elementary next year. This wraps up both the school year and Dr. Newsom’s first year leading Glenn A. Duffy Elementary. She’s brought calm leadership, kindness, and a strong connection to our students and staff. We’re all looking forward to the years ahead. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

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

🎒 Heads up, Glenn Duffy families! If you’re like us, you probably aren’t looking forward to the back-to-school shopping rush. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Impacks to make supply shopping easy while supporting our school! Order your school supply kit online before June 30 and get everything your child needs delivered straight to the school. 📅 Deadline: June 30 🔗 https://www.gravetteschools.net/impacks 🤝 Bonus: If you choose to donate at checkout, Impacks will match the first $5, and every bit goes back to help our school. This is a good chance to get ahead of the back to school shopping game and make this fall a little easier! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

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.

🎺 Toot Your Horn Tuesday! This day brings two special recognitions, Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurses Day, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate pillars of our school community who serve our students every day. Rebecca Ortiz (1st Grade), Stormy Pruitt (2nd Grade) and Angie Denver (2nd Grade) lead their classrooms with consistency, warmth, and a deep sense of purpose. Their work helps students grow with confidence and joy! Wendy Catron, our school nurse, is steady and compassionate. On National Nurses Day, we thank her and nurses everywhere for the care they bring to every setting, every day. Our cafeteria team, led by Alicia Frischman with Terri Penn baking behind the scenes, starts early and serves with pride. Their work keeps students fueled, focused, and ready for the day ahead. We’re thankful for each of you and proud to celebrate your work this week. 🦁🧡 #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

🧥 GDE’s Lost & Found is overflowing! With the weather warming up, we’re seeing lots of coats and sweaters left behind. Parents, please stop by the Glenn Duffy Elementary lobby to claim any missing items. We’ll hold everything through May 7, then unclaimed items will be donated to Care and Share. Let’s bring those jackets home before they find a new one! 🦁🧡 #GravetteSchools #LionPride

🎒 Ready to cross school supply shopping off your list early? You can now order next year's Glenn Duffy Elementary school supply kits online through Impacks! Everything your student needs, packed and ready for pickup at Open House. 📅 Order before June 30! 🔗 https://www.gravetteschools.net/impacks 🤝 Bonus: If you choose to donate at checkout, Impacks will match the first $5, and every bit goes back to help our school. Get it done early and enjoy your summer! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏆 Glenn Duffy Elementary 1st and 2nd Grade Awards Ceremony is coming May 22nd! It is almost time to celebrate a year full of growth, milestones, and memories! Families are invited to join us in the Volleyball Gym as we recognize the hard work, friendships, and bright moments that made this school year special. 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2025 📍 Location: Volleyball Gym ⏰ 1st Grade: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM ⏰ 2nd Grade: 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Our students have earned recognition, and we cannot wait to cheer them on as the get their moment in the spotlight! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

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.

🏆 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

📚 Razorbook Reach visited Glenn Duffy Elementary this week with a special gift for young readers: free books! Handpicked by the students themselves! Founded by University of Arkansas students Matthew Brownshadel and Gravette’s own Max Bassler, Razorbook Reach promotes childhood literacy by helping children build their own home libraries. With more than 5,000 books collected through recent drives, their first-ever distribution events kicked off right here in Gravette. Each student chose three books to keep, with support from visiting Razorback student-athletes. Leading the effort was Mia Bassler, a Gravette graduate proud to return home as the organization’s Social Media Manager. This is what it looks like when literacy leads the way. Thank you, Razorbook Reach! Don’t be surprised if some of these little Lions are handing out books a decade from now, carrying on your legacy. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools