🛠️ Way to go Gravette FFA! Future Farmers of America students Reese Long, Ava Brown, and Maddilyn Vollweider earned top honors and state qualifications at the Girl Power NWA event in Farmington yesterday. These high schoolers showcased their technical skills by creating custom items in their agricultural mechanics classes.
🥇💰 Maddilyn Vollweider earned first place in the Metal Division with a custom-built Arkansas-themed fire pit with a removable cooktop. Her work resulted in a full scholarship to Northwest Technical Institute.
🥈🏅 Ava Brown secured second place in the Metal Division with her western-themed light fixture and received the People's Choice Award.
🥈 Reese Long took second place in the Multi-Tool Division for her rocket stove that includes a wooden prep rack.
These students connected with industry leaders from local businesses like Kimbel Mechanical Systems, CREW NWA, and Midland Industrial Services. Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative facilitated the event to help students see their potential in the trades. For many young women, the trades can feel like a world where they do not belong. Meeting women who are already thriving in these roles shows them that if they have the talent and the work ethic, there is a seat at the table for them too.
These results highlight the focus and skill our FFA students bring to their craft every day. Congratulations to these young women for their achievement. We look forward to what happens next! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🥇💰 Maddilyn Vollweider earned first place in the Metal Division with a custom-built Arkansas-themed fire pit with a removable cooktop. Her work resulted in a full scholarship to Northwest Technical Institute.
🥈🏅 Ava Brown secured second place in the Metal Division with her western-themed light fixture and received the People's Choice Award.
🥈 Reese Long took second place in the Multi-Tool Division for her rocket stove that includes a wooden prep rack.
These students connected with industry leaders from local businesses like Kimbel Mechanical Systems, CREW NWA, and Midland Industrial Services. Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative facilitated the event to help students see their potential in the trades. For many young women, the trades can feel like a world where they do not belong. Meeting women who are already thriving in these roles shows them that if they have the talent and the work ethic, there is a seat at the table for them too.
These results highlight the focus and skill our FFA students bring to their craft every day. Congratulations to these young women for their achievement. We look forward to what happens next! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎮 Our Gravette High School community leveled up for spirit week in the lead up to Friday's Homecoming events.
😴 Monday - Level 1: Casual Mode 🥇 Winners: Izzy Mullen in a cozy bath robe with slippers and Ms. Johnson in pink ribbon pajama bottoms
🏀 Tuesday - Level 2: Team Spirit 🥇 Winners: Anthony Harris in an Eagles 7 jersey and Coach McKeown in a Cubs 4 jersey
🌀 Wednesday - Level 3: Wacky Wednesday 🥇 Winners: Addy Washam in a tutu with hair standing completely up and Mrs. Bassing in mismatching everything
🦸 Thursday - Level 4: Choose Your Player 🥇 Winners: Luna Thornton as SpongeBob and Mrs. Kedrowski as Waluigi
Thank you to the students who participated in these spirit activities and the families who showed up on Friday to support our Lions. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
😴 Monday - Level 1: Casual Mode 🥇 Winners: Izzy Mullen in a cozy bath robe with slippers and Ms. Johnson in pink ribbon pajama bottoms
🏀 Tuesday - Level 2: Team Spirit 🥇 Winners: Anthony Harris in an Eagles 7 jersey and Coach McKeown in a Cubs 4 jersey
🌀 Wednesday - Level 3: Wacky Wednesday 🥇 Winners: Addy Washam in a tutu with hair standing completely up and Mrs. Bassing in mismatching everything
🦸 Thursday - Level 4: Choose Your Player 🥇 Winners: Luna Thornton as SpongeBob and Mrs. Kedrowski as Waluigi
Thank you to the students who participated in these spirit activities and the families who showed up on Friday to support our Lions. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
⭐ The Student of the Week for February 9, 2026 is Sophia Kaufman! Mrs. Johnson said: "Sophia Kaufman is hard-working and kind to all" Diligence drives personal success, while kindness strengthens the community. Together, these traits create an environment where everyone lifts each other up. Your actions build a better school, Sophia! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
DATE CHANGE: Families planning for Varsity Cheer tryouts have a new date for the upcoming parent meeting. Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
📈 Seventy-five Gravette High School students earned their place at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference after a complete Spring Conference sweep. Every single student from our chapter placed in their event.
Gravette High School consistently brings the largest chapter to this regional event year after year. The results speak to the preparation and focus these students bring to their business education. Emma Garrett also earned a major leadership position as the newly appointed FBLA District VII Vice President for the 2026-2027 school year. She is currently serving as District VII Secretary.
These students turn their extracurricular experiences into measurable success against heavy competition. We look forward to seeing them represent our community in Little Rock. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Gravette High School consistently brings the largest chapter to this regional event year after year. The results speak to the preparation and focus these students bring to their business education. Emma Garrett also earned a major leadership position as the newly appointed FBLA District VII Vice President for the 2026-2027 school year. She is currently serving as District VII Secretary.
These students turn their extracurricular experiences into measurable success against heavy competition. We look forward to seeing them represent our community in Little Rock. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
💰 Get paid to go to school? It's a real chance! Gravette High School students have the opportunity to win one of several $1,000 cash prizes when they don't miss a single day (starting today through April 10). The Western Benton County Partnership (WBCP) offers over $10,000 in cash and gift cards to students from Siloam Springs, Gentry, Decatur, and Gravette.
Students build habits of reliability and focus when they attend school for every session. These prizes acknowledge the effort our lions put into their education during the spring months.
The Western Benton County Partnership is a regional organization focused on community growth and works to help families by expanding high-speed internet access, helping with childcare, and providing job training for residents. 🔗 Read More: www.discoverwbcp.com
Walk into school every morning to keep your name in the running for the cash drawings thanks to the WBCP. Your commitment to showing up helps create a bright future for you and our community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Students build habits of reliability and focus when they attend school for every session. These prizes acknowledge the effort our lions put into their education during the spring months.
The Western Benton County Partnership is a regional organization focused on community growth and works to help families by expanding high-speed internet access, helping with childcare, and providing job training for residents. 🔗 Read More: www.discoverwbcp.com
Walk into school every morning to keep your name in the running for the cash drawings thanks to the WBCP. Your commitment to showing up helps create a bright future for you and our community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
⭐ The Student of the Week for February 2, 2026 is Shane Fitzgerald! Mrs. Bassing said: "He works hard and is kind to his classmates. His intentional kindness is appreciated greatly." Awesome job, Shane! Your hard work is noticed and appreciated. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎪 Step right up and witness The Greatest Art Show Ever as Gravette Schools Art Programs present a spectacle of student creativity! This renowned exhibition features astounding creations from children of every grade-level and will transform the hall into a marvelous gallery of student imagination.
📅 Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital.
This spectacular showcase gives young artists a once-a-year opportunity to practice self-expression and share their artistic progress with the community. Join us for a growing annual celebration for all young Gravette artists.
Gather your loved ones, your friends, your neighbors. This year's show will delight the senses and engage the mind unlike any before! You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital.
This spectacular showcase gives young artists a once-a-year opportunity to practice self-expression and share their artistic progress with the community. Join us for a growing annual celebration for all young Gravette artists.
Gather your loved ones, your friends, your neighbors. This year's show will delight the senses and engage the mind unlike any before! You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind exhibition! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
👑 Gravette High School crowns the 2026 basketball homecoming queen this Friday. There will be a pep rally at 2:00 PM before school lets out, and the ceremony takes place at 6:00 PM. Candidates for the crown include Mylee Woolard, Lilly Sharp, and Sulli Schaffer.
📅 Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM Pep Rally, 6:00 PM Ceremony
📍 Location: Gravette High School
The court also features Logan Hill, Lexie O'Neill, Bailey Flynt, Caylee Roughton, Ady Herr, Kennedy Flynt, Destiny Kane, and Dawn Ray. The coronation brings the community together to honor these representatives of the student body and celebrate this chapter in the history of our school.
The Lions defend the home turf against the Green Forest Tigers at 7:00 PM. Power up in orange and black to support our lions for the big cat showdown. The boys game starts immediately after the ceremony followed by the girls game. Get ready to roar and show the tigers what Lion Pride looks like! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM Pep Rally, 6:00 PM Ceremony
📍 Location: Gravette High School
The court also features Logan Hill, Lexie O'Neill, Bailey Flynt, Caylee Roughton, Ady Herr, Kennedy Flynt, Destiny Kane, and Dawn Ray. The coronation brings the community together to honor these representatives of the student body and celebrate this chapter in the history of our school.
The Lions defend the home turf against the Green Forest Tigers at 7:00 PM. Power up in orange and black to support our lions for the big cat showdown. The boys game starts immediately after the ceremony followed by the girls game. Get ready to roar and show the tigers what Lion Pride looks like! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Due to inclement weather, Gravette Schools will be closed Thursday 1/29.
🎮 Time to get your game on! Get ready homecoming dress-up week starting Monday, February 2nd, leading into Friday's home game.
😴 Monday - Level 1: Casual Mode- pajamas and sweatpants for a warm up round
🏀 Tuesday - Level 2: Team Spirit- jerseys and sports gear
🌀 Wednesday - Level 3: Wacky Wednesday- glitch the system with crazy hair or wild outfits
🦸 Thursday - Level 4: Choose Your Player- video game or cartoon costumes
👑 Friday - Level 5: Final Boss with orange and black to defeat the tigers
The tigers are leaving the jungle to prowl the prideland. Time to power up as the Lions prepare to defend the home court. Bring the energy on Friday, February 6th wearing orange and black for the ultimate big cat showdown! Homecoming ceremony starts at 6, game starts at 7. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Due to inclement weather, Gravette Schools will be closed Wednesday 1/28.
Due to inclement weather, Gravette Schools will be closedTuesday 1/27.
Due to inclement weather, Gravette Schools will be closed Monday 1/26.
🎓 HUGE Congratulations to our very own Leslie Alvarez, who has matched with Columbia University and will receive a full ride scholarship through the QuestBridge National College Match.
Earning this scholarship places Leslie among a small group of students nationwide selected for early admission with the full cost of attendance paid. This outcome reflects years of focused work, steady follow through, and a commitment to making the most of every opportunity available at Gravette High School.
Leslie's teachers and school staff have seen her take academics seriously day after day, ask questions, seek feedback, and apply what she's learned. That consistent effort has opened the door to a bright future, and it reflects the strong outcomes our students can achieve with effort and preparation. Congratulations Leslie, you're taking the next step from a Gravette Lion to a Columbia Lion, heading straight into Ivy League prideland. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Earning this scholarship places Leslie among a small group of students nationwide selected for early admission with the full cost of attendance paid. This outcome reflects years of focused work, steady follow through, and a commitment to making the most of every opportunity available at Gravette High School.
Leslie's teachers and school staff have seen her take academics seriously day after day, ask questions, seek feedback, and apply what she's learned. That consistent effort has opened the door to a bright future, and it reflects the strong outcomes our students can achieve with effort and preparation. Congratulations Leslie, you're taking the next step from a Gravette Lion to a Columbia Lion, heading straight into Ivy League prideland. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🚌 Gravette Schools Transportation Department has issued updated limited bus procedures for the 2025-2026 school year. Weather forecasts suggest we may be looking at winter weather over the weekend, so be sure to visit our website for the most up-to-date information or download the Gravette Schools mobile app for push notifications.
🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/1918718
📱 Gravette Schools App: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/1918718
Kids stay safe when families know the procedures. Normal schedules continue for local town routes even when it snows. Rules remain in place for the whole day once limited service is announced in the morning. Families make the final choice on whether road conditions allow for school attendance. Read more on our website link above.
We look forward to seeing everyone next week after a safe weekend. Thank you for your help looking out for our lion pride. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🔗 Read More: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/1918718
📱 Gravette Schools App: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/1918718
Kids stay safe when families know the procedures. Normal schedules continue for local town routes even when it snows. Rules remain in place for the whole day once limited service is announced in the morning. Families make the final choice on whether road conditions allow for school attendance. Read more on our website link above.
We look forward to seeing everyone next week after a safe weekend. Thank you for your help looking out for our lion pride. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
⭐ The Student of the Week for January 19, 2026 is Sadie Heath! Mrs. Hendrick said: "Her talent shines through in her artwork. Her kindness, dependability, and dedication make her a joy to have in class" Fantastic job, Sadie! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🏓 Gravette High School HOSA students raised awareness for mental health yesterday by hosting a school-wide pickleball tournament. They also raised $1,000 to donate to the Ozark Guidance Center through team sign-ups and paid spectators.
Caylee Roughton, Kinsley Burrow, Laney Burrow, Bailey Flynt, Kennedy Flynt, and Keira Ralph, organized this event as part of their Community Awareness competition project. These Lions planned every aspect of the tournament starting in early December. Caylee Roughton explained, "We decided to pick mental health because we think it's important to support people who are struggling and we wanted to find a topic that was geared toward our age group."
GHS Film/TV Students Brody Bohannon, Kash May, Aiden McGaugh also volunteered to broadcast and commentate the event, putting their skills into practice while sharing the games live with classrooms. Their livestream can be found on the GHSTV YouTube Channel 🔗: https://www.youtube.com/@GravetteHighSchoolTV
Congratulations to Coach Matt Busch and senior Holden Jeffries for securing the championship win. Thank you to Mrs. Hilger and Mrs. Mitchell for supporting this project and to every student who paid to play or watch. Bringing attention to mental health in a public, student-led way helps normalize the conversation and support those who need it. Great job to all involved! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
⭐ The Student of the Week for January 11, 2026 is Grant Suiter! Mrs. Bassing said: "Grant works hard, is kind to his classmates, and is willing to participate in class. I've noticed he tries to uphold his values in how he talks and conducts himself as well, which is always encouraging to see!" Keep shining bright, Grant! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🩸 The Gravette High School HOSA blood drive has concluded with record-breaking participation from our student body and community. This effort directly addresses the critical inventory challenges currently facing the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks.
The drive surpassed expectations by achieving 120% of its original collection goal. Over 40 volunteers stepped forward to contribute, filling the schedule completely and requiring a waiting list. This response ensures that local hospitals have immediate access to life-saving supplies during a time of urgent need.
Huge thanks to Mrs. Hilger and her healthcare students for facilitating this event and managing the logistics throughout the day. Their leadership provided a direct avenue for our community to serve neighbors in need. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
The drive surpassed expectations by achieving 120% of its original collection goal. Over 40 volunteers stepped forward to contribute, filling the schedule completely and requiring a waiting list. This response ensures that local hospitals have immediate access to life-saving supplies during a time of urgent need.
Huge thanks to Mrs. Hilger and her healthcare students for facilitating this event and managing the logistics throughout the day. Their leadership provided a direct avenue for our community to serve neighbors in need. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
