⭐ The Student of the Week for November 3, 2025 is Emma Ensor! Mrs. Lovell said: "She is a great student who seems to genuinely care about her work. She comes in every day ready to work!" Well done, Emma! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools




Congressman Steve Womack joined as the guest speaker, with a message of national gratitude. The program also featured patriotic selections from the choir and band, and Key Club officers Mery Cung (President), Ngun Par (Vice President), and Leslie Alvarez (Treasurer) delivered speeches.
Following the ceremony, guests were invited to a breakfast served in the arena skybox overlooking the court. This event was a student-led initiative to connect with and recognize the veterans in our community. Thank you to those who joined us for the assembly. We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have served. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
"I'm just really proud of our students. We're proud of their hard work all year long, and while they aren't defined by one test score, it's nice to see them be so successful," said Alison Schaffer GHS Biology Teacher
Gravette is one of only 15 public high schools in the state to receive this performance-based reward. The high school's academic rank in the top 10% places it significantly ahead of the district's relative size.
“What I'm most proud of is the recognition that I know our staff deserves,” said Principal Shannon Mitchell, “I am proud of our school letter grade, but that’s not always a good representation of what actually happens in a school. This state recognition is really powerful. It's the first time we have received that.”
This award is part of the Arkansas School Recognition Program, which distributes financial awards for high student performance. The funds, designated for schools in the "Top 6-10% Performance" category, will be reinvested into GHS academic programs.
“We will make the decision as a staff on how that money is used,” explained Mitchell, “We'll have representatives from each tested area to make sure we're using it in a way that's fair and also to celebrate this success."
This recognition is a strong validation of direct effort in the daily work of our staff and students. Achieving a top-tier state ranking and leading the region in Biology shows our students mastery of complex material. Congratulations to our teachers for their high-level instruction and to our 9th and 10th graders for their disciplined effort. Go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

The following Lions earned a place on the stage for their performance:
🥇 1st Place in Social Media Strategies I: Molly Flynt, Rome Parker, Harper Phillips, & Hadley Robinson
🥈 2nd Place in General Business: Adriel Pastor-Bonilla
🥈 2nd Place in Management: Jacob Struble
🥈 2nd Place in Marketing: Meara Russell
🥈 2nd Place in Personal Finance: Mery Cung
🥈 2nd Place in Social Media Strategies II: Brody Bohannon, Bailey Flynt, Kennedy Flynt, & Kash May
🥈 2nd Place in Public Service Announcement: Grace Finley
🥈 2nd Place in Job Interview: Holden Jeffries
🥉 3rd Place in Business Ethics: Joseph Beem, Ethan Davis, Emma Garrett, & Samuel Moore
As FBLA club members, these students take on challenges that go beyond their regular academic work. They chose to test their skills against a large field of peers in high-pressure scenarios, from job interviews to strategic presentations.
This initiative, and the professional standards required to place at this level, demonstrates a strong commitment to their own futures and a mindset for success. Congratulations to all our GHS competitors on this achievement. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools










Event Details
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
📅 Sunday, November 9, 2025 @ 2:30 PM
📍 Gravette High School Performing Arts Center
This performance is the result of months of hard work from much of the same ambitious, student-led team that created last spring's "Alice" production, along with freshmen learning the ropes. This team is ready to show our community what they can do next.
You have two opportunities to see this show, one tomorrow night and one on Sunday afternoon! Let's pack the house to support our talented GHS performers. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Event Details
📅 Tuesday, November 18
⏰ Starting at 11:00 AM
📍 The Gravette Old Middle School Gym
For just $9, each meal includes a hamburger, chips, a dessert, and water. Service options include dine-in, carry out, and delivery. Deliveries will be made from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
To place a pre-order, schedule a delivery, or make a donation, please reach out to Jeff Stapleton at: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/ghs/staff?id=208945175
Thank you for supporting the Gravette Wrestling team. Go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🥇 Congratulations to senior Gwyneth Henzie, who earned two awards: First Place and the People's Choice Award. Her first-place illustration, created with colored pencil, depicts a young man split between a Roman soldier and a modern teen, featuring precise detail and bright blue and yellow shading.
🥈Senior Kristyn Henzie took Second Place with a colored pencil piece showing a woman firing a bow and arrow, noted for its convincing perspective and detailed hair.
🥉Third Place went to senior Katherine King for her symbolism-rich illustration, which uses deep reds and a disorienting perspective with a central staircase and exit sign.
🏅 Tenth-grader Katherine Quintana earned Fourth Place for her detailed illustration of a woman looking aside. The piece achieves complex shading by incorporating blues and purples into skin tones and texturing different materials like fabric, hair, and metal.
The competition, organized by art teacher Mollie Hendrick, showcased the technical skill and creativity developing within our art program. Recognition goes to all the young artists who participated. Congratulations to the winners! All of Gravette is looking forward to seeing your work displayed in the District Art Show next Spring. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎃 It’s fright night FRIGHTS in Gravette! This Friday, the Ghoulish Gravette Lions face off against the Eerie Elkins Elks in a Halloween matchup to send shivers down the stands.
All students and children are encouraged to come in costume! Every kid who arrives dressed up will receive free entry and a goodie bag of candy.
🎟️ Online Tickets: https://www.gravetteathletics.net/tickets
The student section theme is also Halloween costumes. So dress up, show your spookiest school spirit, and make some noise for our Lions!
• No masks permitted
• No prop weapons of any kind
• No blood or gore makeup
• All costumes must meet school dress code
We can’t wait to see your costumes under the Friday night lights. Let’s haunt the stands for Gravette! Go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Gravette agricultural education has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Build My Future NWA to support and enhance the Agricultural Mechanics program.
With this grant, we will be able to replace welding equipment, some of which has been in use for over 30 years. The funds will also be invested in other modern shop tools. We look forward to our students attending the annual Build My Future career fair this spring to connect with industry professionals.
A sincere thank you to Build My Future NWA for their support. And thanks to the Gravette FFA Chapter for sharing this great news on their Facebook page. Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GravetteHSFFA 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

At the Walmart Museum, kids had a guided tour that focused on the company's core values. They learned how Sam Walton's foundational principles, like leadership through service, guided the business and continue to shape its culture.
Following the museum, the group took a tour with the Bentonville History Museum. They learned about the city's past, including how the town had to rebuild multiple times after fires, and saw historical details like signs of firearm use still visible on the pillars of a downtown building.
This field trip was a practical way for our kids to see how business principles, history, and community resilience all work together. Thank you to Mrs. Moots for sharing hands-on learning opportunities with students and photos from the trip! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools





⛰️ We've got some updates from Mr. Pittman's Outdoor Pursuits program at Gravette High School. Students recently spent time fishing at Lake Atalanta, practicing a little trap shooting, and floating the Elk River as part of their highly coveted educational excursions. As always, the real lesson is that when we approach the world hands-on, with curiosity and humility, learning can happen everywhere, all the time.
Earlier in the month, on October 1 and 2, the class visited Lake Atalanta in Rogers. As part of Arkansas's "Family and Community Fishing Program," this reservoir provides a great opportunity to practice casting from the boardwalks and learn about the types of fish stocked in our local lakes, including channel catfish and rainbow trout.
The class also participated in a trap shooting excursion. Trap shooting is a marksmanship discipline that involves shooting clay targets launched into the air. This activity is a practical way to reinforce firearm safety, focus, and responsibility under the guidance of trained instructors.
Most recently, the kids got the chance to pack up their bookbags and float the Elk River during a school day! Located in the beautiful Ozark mountains, this waterway is a popular route for recreational canoeing, kayaking, and rafting. Its waters stretch long and leisurely, winding through scenic bluffs, with a gentle final mile perfect for unwinding after a day of paddling (and disputes over who's responsible for the constant rightward drift). This trip gave our students hands-on experience navigating currents and practicing skills needed for a successful day on the water. We are grateful to our partners at Big Elk Floats for helping make this possible.
Gravette High School is proud to offer a program that goes beyond fun field trips to equip students with practical, lifelong skills that apply to our local environment. Thank you to Coach Pittman for sharing with the kids an appreciation for the natural world and the good fortune we have to live in Northwest Arkansas. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools










Keeping our students safe during their commute is a top priority. Share these tips with your children:
⌚ Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early.
🚏 Stand five giant steps away from the curb.
🚌 Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says it’s okay before stepping onto the bus.
🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/2501604
We encourage all Gravette families to review these important tips with their students. We are grateful for our community drivers for their caution and for our transportation staff who work to get our students to and from school safely. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Tickets are available online through October 24.
💵 Day-of purchases will be cash only.
🎟️ To pay with a card, preorder your ticket here: http://www.gravetteschools.net/bingo
➡️ You can assign your purchase to a specific FCCLA member or select N/A.
Join us for a night of fun while supporting Gravette students! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Congratulations to Devin Taylor for being the first to pinpoint the exact location. Winners from this week can pick up their drink vouchers at the concession stand tonight and put them to use right away. The staff will be ready for you.
Let’s fill the stands, cheer loud, and show that Lion Pride as the Lions take on the Berryville Bobcats for Homecoming. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Yesterday’s winners were Mrs. Kedrowski and Naydia Thorton, both looking ready to round up a win.
Just like them Lions! Now it’s time to trade the saddle for the bleachers, parner, it’s Game Day! Let’s fill the stands and show that Gravette spirit under the Friday night lights. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Today’s the final round. If you haven’t won yet, this is your chance! Guess where Lucy is training, then join us tonight as the Lions face the Berryville Bobcats for Homecoming. Ceremony at 6pm and Kickoff at 7pm.
This week’s hunt ends here. Thanks for joining the fun and celebrating school spirit across Gravette Schools. See you tonight as we find out which ferocious feline is top-cat in this neck of the woods. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Wednesday’s winners were Mrs. Schaffer and Ian Nelson, whose outfits captured the playful spirit of the day perfectly. PTO will reward each winner with the candy, snack, and drink of their choice.
Today was Barnyard Bash Thursday, where student's grabbed their boots and hats and kept that Lion Pride going strong! We'll post the winners tomorrow. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools


It is easy to overlook the steady work and personal sacrifices that leadership requires when we rely on these individuals every day. Today we're taking a moment to express our gratitude for their guidance, knowledge, and commitment. The district would not function without them.
The Administrative Assistant and Communications teams partnered to share a simple gesture of appreciation, a homemade cinnamon roll from Granny’s Simple Blessings bakery and a card for each leader. Their collaboration and understanding of our community make Gravette a stronger district. They are the glue that holds everything together.
Mr. Gravette, The Vision
Leadership with integrity.
Rebecca Andrews, The Team Builder
Fostering trust and ensuring success for both students and staff.
Richard Carver, The Foundation
Maintaining the systems that keep school operations moving every day. He wasn't around when we stopped by, likely working on something far more important.
Daniel Rice, The Connector
Nothing works without him.
Coach Andrew Vire, The Spirit
Guiding the team and creating opportunities for students.
Tyler Matlock, The Support
Ensuring no child is left behind through compassion and understanding.
Sheila Roughton, The Fuel
Encouraging healthy choices and empowering students through nutrition.
Dennis Kurczek, The Money
Building stability and growth through careful planning and stewardship.
Each leader represents a vital piece of the puzzle that makes up the whole picture of our district. We also extend our gratitude to the other leaders who serve our students every day, including Lisa Thrailkill, Director of ESOL and Migrant Services, Rachel Gibson, Director of GATE, and all of our building principals.
Thank you, district leadership, for everything that you do for our staff, students, and community. Happy Boss's Day! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools








Congratulations to Cindy Keigley for calling it right and recognizing Mr. Gravette's office.
Only one clue remains before Homecoming. Be ready for tomorrow’s final stop and your last chance to win. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Lucy’s travels through Gravette Schools continue. Guess the location, and your name could appear on tonight’s reveal with a drink voucher for Friday’s game. No double dipping! If you guessed correctly already, give someone else a chance to share their best guess!
This mystery connects every campus. Keep the speculation going and you could enjoy a free fresh bevvy during the Homecoming game tomorrow! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

