🦁 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.
Join Us for Lion Laps on April 10 as we kick off testing season with some outdoor fun! Come see our staff run laps in hilarious inflatable costumes, then stick around for playground fun for all! Drinks and snacks will be provided. Don’t miss out on the fun!
📅 Date: April 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:30–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Glenn A. Duffy Elementary
🎨 Don't forget: The Gravette Schools Art Show is this Thursday! Our students have been working hard, and now it’s time to celebrate their creativity!
📅 Thursday, March 13
⏰ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital
Come see the work they’ve created and show your support for our student artists!
More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3038709192954217
🖼️ See you there! #LionPride 🧡
Mrs. Brandi Brown brings creativity and color to Glenn A. Duffy Elementary every day, and now she’s earned an "A Cut Above" award for the many ways she brightens our school!
Dr. Brandi Newsom shared, “She gives so much of herself to our students and staff. Every morning, she’s out at bus duty—even though she doesn’t have to be. She builds great relationships and works closely with struggling students. She's part of our Magic Squad, guiding coalition, and behavior team—she’s involved in so many things that people don’t even realize. Any time someone needs help, you can count on Mrs. Brown.”
Mrs. Brown's joyful school spirit was on full display when the Gravette School Board, joined by Mr. Gravette and Dr. Newsom, dropped in unexpectedly with the award presentation. She was dressed as a Dr. Seuss character for Read Across America Week, fully embracing the fun of the day! She wasn’t expecting the spotlight, but she accepted the award with the same enthusiasm and grace that she brings to her students and her work.
Her award, a custom metal plaque, was designed and built in the Gravette High School Agricultural Science workshop by Mr. Malott and his students. Each one is a work of art on its own, carefully crafted, precision-cut, welded, and painted by hand. This special recognition is a true Gravette original, symbolizing the creativity of our staff and students and the deep appreciation for those who go above and beyond.
Mrs. Brown has been hard at work preparing for The District Art show, where the work of her students will finally be on display for the whole community! The District Art Show is coming up on Thursday, March 13, showcasing the talent of Gravette Lions big and small! Find more details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3038709192954217
The Gravette School Board, along with Dr. Newsom and her colleagues, took a moment to recognize all that Brandi does—both seen and unseen—for our students. Thank you, Brandi, for being A Cut Above! 🦁 #LionPride
We love Duffy and Duffy loves his job. He spends his day offering comfort, helping students settle in, and bringing joy to the school. Students light up when they see him, and his presence creates a sense of calm and connection. Check out these great moments of Duffy in action! #LionPride
