Back to School FAQ 2026-2027

How do I enroll my child?

If you're new or transferring back, welcome to Gravette School District! We are excited to have you join us for the 2026-2027 school year. Please click the link below to enroll your student!

Enroll Now

When is the first day of school?

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

See our Event Calendar for more dates or the Academic Calendar for a single page document with every important date of the year for the district.

What is Open House and when is it?

Open House is a reception (normally held in the evening a few days before the school year begins) during which parents/students are welcome to attend! This opportunity gives parents/students the chance to find out who their teacher/teachers are, pick up the student's schedules, see the school building, map out where their classrooms are, drop off their school supplies, and get a quick overview of the year's expectations/curriculum.

Thursday, August 6th

Glenn A. Duffy Elementary	4:00pm - 6:00pm
Gravette Upper Elementary	4:00pm - 6:00pm
Gravette Middle School	5:00pm - 7:00pm
Gravette High School	5:00pm - 7:00pm
Gravette High School Freshmen Parents Meeting	5:30pm - 6:00pm

I didn’t make it to the open house—how can I learn about my child’s teacher and other relevant info?

No problem! Just call your child’s school, and the office staff will provide you with all of the information you’ll need to know. Schedules can be picked up on the first day of school for middle and high school students.

Does Gravette School District offer after school care?

Yes! The 21st CCLC Program provides afterschool tutoring, homework help, learning, and enrichment time with a certified teacher. Parents need to fill out an application and attendance contract for their student(s) to take part. The program is offered to students in K-8th grade and is free! We have a limited number of spots available. If the program fills up, students will be placed on a waiting list. To learn more click the button below.

After School Program

What is the Pre-K Program and how do I enroll?

The Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) program was created in 1991 to offer high quality early education services to children birth to five exhibiting developmental and socio-economic risk factors. In 2003, the Arkansas Legislature made a commitment to expand early childhood education to serve low-income three and four-year old children in areas at high risk for academic failure with high quality pre-k services. This expansion, known as the Arkansas Better Chance for School Success, has become the state pre-kindergarten program.

More Information About Pre-K

Where can I find the school supply lists?

Click here to view supply lists for each grade

For High School: Students are given the bare minimum supplies to purchase at the beginning. These supplies will get your student through the first week or so without having to purchase additional supplies. As your student goes to their different classes/extra circular courses throughout the first week, the teachers will assign them more supplies to purchase specific to those classes.

When does my 6th - 12th grader pick up their Chromebook for the year?

Chromebook pick up for Gravette High School and Gravette Middle School will be Monday, July 27 – Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM at the

Western Benton County Career Center Building South Entrance (Across from Gravette Middle School)

Students under 18 will need a guardian with them to sign the Chromebook policy. If your student did not return their Chromebook/charger at the end of school, or intentionally damaged the device, an email and text were sent out at the beginning of Summer break with instructions on how to pay for the lost/destroyed property. Any student who stills owes for lost/destroyed property will not be given a Chromebook until the fees have been paid

If you are unable to make it during the scheduled date and times listed above, your child can pick up their Chromebook on the first day of school. Please note, it is mandatory that BOTH, you AND your child, sign a 1-1 technology device agreement before the technology department hands your child a Chromebook. This agreement goes over how to take care of the technology, what it will cost you to replace the technology, and so forth. It is mandatory that our technology department has this agreement signed by both parties before your child can physically have their Chromebook.

Can I walk my child to their first day of school this year?

For safety reasons and in the interest of efficiency, parents are not allowed in the building on the first day of school.

What time does drop-off begin and when does school begin and end?

	Drop Off Begins	School Begins	School Ends (Mon-Thurs)	School Ends (Friday)
Glenn A. Duffy Elementary	7:30am	7:55am	3:05pm	2:10pm
Gravette Upper Elementary	7:30am	7:55am	3:10pm	2:20pm
Gravette Middle School	7:30am	7:55am	3:17pm	2:30pm
Gravette High School	7:30am	8:00am	3:25pm	2:45pm

I have students at multiple schools—how do I coordinate pickup?

You can view maps of the drop-off/pick-up line at all four schools and bell schedules here:

Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Information

My child will be a bus rider, what do I need to know?

Parents/guardians are encouraged to arrive at the designated bus stop 10-15 minutes early both morning and afternoon.

Find Your Bus Route

Once you've found your route number, click here to find your child's bus driver underneath Transportation Staff. If you have further questions about your child's bus route, please call the transportation office at 479-787-4100 opt 6

When will my student eat lunch?

Monday-Thursday

Pre-K	10:45am - 11:15am
Kindergarten	11:35am - 12:05pm
1st Grade	11:00am - 11:30am
2nd Grade	12:15pm - 12:45pm
3rd Grade	11:00am - 11:30am
4th Grade	11:35am - 12:05pm
5th Grade	12:10pm - 12:40pm
6th Grade	10:51am - 11:31am
7th Grade	11:38am - 12:08pm
8th Grade	12:25pm - 12:55pm
High School Lunch A	11:10am - 11:40am
High School Lunch B	12:10pm - 12:40pm

Friday lunches are earlier due to early release

How much is lunch and how can I pay for it?

Breakfast free for all students. Lunch costs $2.50 PK-5th grade and $2.60 for 6-12th grade.

Breakfast is from 7:30am - 8:00am for every building. Athletes may get a breakfast when their practice is over.

Please make sure you look at our "Free and Reduced" Lunch Programming to help with covering cost of meals.

For all EBT related questions or need clarification, please do not hesitate to reach out to Child Nutrition Director, Sheila Roughton.

Where can I find the lunch menus?

Lunch Menus

What is google classroom and does my child's teacher (or teachers) have one?

Google Classroom is a suite of online tools that streamlines assignments, boost collaboration, and foster communication between students and teachers. Google Classroom allows teachers to set assignments, have work submitted by students, to mark, and to return graded papers in a digital format. Since Google Classroom is online-based, you can access it in some form from pretty much any device with a web browser. Not all of Gravette School District's teachers utilize Google Classroom, please inquire with your student's individual teacher for further information.

How do I keep in touch with my child's school?

Call 479-787-4100 and select your school with their associated number

Administration/Central Office
Gravette High School
Gravette Middle School
Gravette Upper Elementary
Glenn A. Duffy Elementary
Transportation/Maintenance
Child Nutrition
Technology

Can I get in touch with someone before the new school year begins? I have so many questions!

All district Office personnel will be back two weeks before school begins. You can then call, email, or go in person to your child's school office to get your questions answered. Our administrative front office secretary, Mrs. Amanda Kelly, works year-round. She may not be able to answer questions specific to each school building, but she is available for general calls/questions!

If you are in need of contacting a specific teacher, please visit the staff section on the website of your child's school.