Gravette High School

🎾 Gravette High School and Middle School students are welcome to a free tennis clinic this month.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 – Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ Time (6th–8th Grade): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
⏰ Time (9th–12th Grade): 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Hiwassee Park
📝 Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/yqtepVrrqZFkLDRc7

Players of all skill levels are welcome to attend and learn. Rackets are provided on site, so participants only need to bring water and wear proper tennis shoes. Spots are limited, so reserve a place early to participate.

Grab your shoes and get ready to hit the courts. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏆 Today is National Coaches Appreciation Day, when schools across the country recognize the athletic leaders who guide student-athletes. Every Gravette High School coach received gift certificates, courtesy of Gravette's Sonic Drive-In, in appreciation of their work with the young people of our community.

Coaches teach lessons you will not find in a textbook. How to handle loss, carry yourself in victory, work in a team, and keep going when things do not go your way. They help students discover what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves. They teach young people that failure is not the end of the story. You can miss the shot, lose the game, or fall short, then return tomorrow and try again.

That is why we want to thank the coaching staff here at Gravette High School:
🥎 Samantha Luther, Softball Head Coach and Assistant Athletics Director
📣 Brooklyn Lykins, High School Cheer Head Coach
🏐 Addison Duke, Volleyball Head Coach
🏀 Will Pittman, Girls Basketball Head Coach
🏋️‍♂️ Matt Rhodes, Strength Coach
🏫 Coach Vire, District Athletics Director
🏈 Coach Stelting, Assistant Football Coach
🏀 Matt Busch, Boys Basketball Head Coach
🏈 Bryce Moorman, Football and Baseball Assistant Coach
🤼‍♂️ Jeff Stapleton, Wrestling Head Coach

We also express our appreciation to our high school coaching staff who are not pictured:
🏈 Kelby Bohannon, Football Head Coach
⚾ Bryan Bearden, Baseball Head Coach and Assistant Principal
⚾ Kyle McKeown, Baseball Assistant Coach
📣 Lisa Thrailkill, Assistant Cheer Coach
📣 Haley Hauser, Assistant High School Cheer Coach
🤼‍♂️ Greg Miller, Wrestling Assistant Coach
⚽ Eddy Griffith, Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
🏫 Hunter Wright, Athletic Trainer
🏫 Cassandra McFarland, Athletic Trainer

Thank you to these Athletics leaders for running early morning practices, managing team logistics, and standing by our student-athletes through every setback and success. Special thanks to Gravette Sonic Store #4183 for providing free item gift certificates to every coach and being a valued partner with Gravette Schools. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏐 Support our volleyball players as they take on Green Forest during Scholarship Night this Thursday. Gravette Middle School Parent Teacher Organization is hosting this event to raise funds for a Lady Lion volleyball scholarship!

📅 Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Enjoy pulled pork, nachos, and sweet treats while cheering on our eighth and ninth grade teams. Forty percent of all concession sales throughout the evening directly benefit the volleyball scholarship fund. You can also visit the concessions counter to drop a contribution into the scholarship donation box, where all donated dollars go toward helping a player.

Bring your family out for dinner and an energetic evening of home volleyball action. Your support at the game directly invests in the future of our Lady Lions. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🩷 Wear pink and support breast cancer awareness at the Gravette High School Pink Out game on Friday, October 23. You can order an official Pink Out shirt to show school spirit and recognize those facing cancer.

🏈 Gameday: Friday, October 23, 2026
📅 Pink-Out Shirt Deadline: Sunday, October 11 @ 11:59pm
💳 Order Online Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd9LfIJm7pJgfXAzSYuA-ksm263rxAabQTjgNJER11oZxeeQ/viewform
📧 Message Brooklyn Hilger Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/ghs/staff?id=1680997

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing attention on early detection and community support for affected individuals. Wearing pink on game night recognizes survivors, highlights current battles, and remembers loved ones.

Order your shirt by Sunday, October 11 to receive it before game day. Shirts will deliver directly to the school, and an email notification will arrive when they are ready. Payment options include cash, checks payable to Gravette High School Cheer, or credit card through GoFan. When paying with a credit card, complete the Google order form as well. Label cash and check payments with your name and bring them to Mrs. Hilger in classroom 210 at Gravette High School or place them in her staff mailbox. Avoid dropping payments off at other school buildings.

Put on your pink gear, fill the stands on October 23, and support this cause. Go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🤝 Gravette High School invites local business owners, employers, and community partners to connect over lunch at our upcoming Fall Soup Luncheon. Attendees will meet new GHS Principal Fran Howard, tour the building, and hear updates about our College and Career Program.

📝 RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/Drp8gTUTxhp3M5bb6
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Gravette High School Library

This gathering is for local area business leaders to gain insight into how Gravette High School prepares students for the workforce. Local partners can explore practical ways to support students through mentorships, internships, and industry feedback.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 13, 2026, to reserve your seat and help us prepare lunch. Thank you for supporting our Gravette lions as we build workforce opportunities together. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

✨ The magic begins today as Gravette High School kicks off Once Upon a Homecoming week. Students across all of Gravette are creating a storybook celebration leading up to Friday's game. Here are the dress-up day themes:

🎓 Monday: Monsters University with college gear or jerseys
😴 Tuesday: Sleeping Beauties with pajamas (Picture Day at GMS)
👯 Wednesday: Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum by matching with a friend or teacher
🌺 Thursday: Ohana with Hawaiian shirts and gear
🦁 Friday: Lion King with class colors for high schoolers and orange and black for middle and elementary students

Friday brings the morning parade at 10:00 a.m. and the afternoon pep rally at 2:00 p.m. The energy builds toward the Friday night lights when our lions take the field against Huntsville before the week concludes Saturday in the commons for the homecoming dance.

📅 Homecoming Game: Friday, October 9, 2026
🏆 Hall of Honor Banquet: 5:00 PM at Lions Den Arena
👑 Homecoming Court: 6:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff vs. Huntsville: 7:00 PM

📅 Homecoming Dance: Saturday, October 10, 2026
👑 Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
📍 Location: Gravette High School Commons
💳 Order Tickets Online: https://gofan.co/event/6884178?schoolId=AR16993

Student tickets for the dance must be purchased online through GoFan using student ID numbers from Home Access Center as access codes. High school guest forms are available in the office and during lunch and must be returned by Wednesday, October 7th. Thank you to the Student Council for designing the official graphic. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎁 Gravette High School celebrated National Custodian Appreciation Day today to recognize custodial team members Krystal Harrington, Cherie Hamilton, Elizabeth Wolfgang, and Stephanie Oyler for their squeaky-clean work. High school students made a banner that reads "You make our school SPARKLE," and staff across the building shared personal words of thanks throughout the day.

Director of Maintenance and Transportation Richard Carver and Administrative Assistant Melissa White stopped by for both shifts to deliver personalized mini trash cans filled with favorite treats and beverages. The note said "We'd be a mess without you!"

Between academics, athletics, clubs, and late-night events, high school life never stops. Behind that daily momentum, our custodial team works tirelessly to keep every classroom, hallway, and common space spotless. They create the healthy setting where students can focus on being their best selves. Thank you, Krystal, Cherie, Elizabeth, and Stephanie, for taking such pride in our facilities and providing the clean space our Lions need to shine! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🗣️ Gravette families that are English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are invited to attend our upcoming ESOL Parent Breakfast. This event offers families an open discussion about resources and support services for their students.

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:45 – 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Lion Community Learning Center, 609 E. Birmingham St.

District staff will share information regarding the ESOL program and details about the Seal of Biliteracy. Stop by after student drop-off for the chance to connect with program directors and ask questions about district support.

We look forward to seeing you there. 🦁🧡

🗣️ Hemos mandado una invitación para el desayuno para los padres de estudiantes que hablan otro idioma y son parte del programa ESL (aprendiendo inglés). Vamos a compartir información sobre el programa, los servicios y recursos ofrecido por las escuelas de Gravette.

📅 Fecha: martes, 6 de octubre de 2026
⏰ Hora: 7:45 – 8:30 AM
📍 Ubicación: Lion Community Learning Center, 609 E. Birmingham St.

Hay una oportunidad para conocer a las directoras del programa y pedir más información. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎄Cast your vote to select which student artwork will represent Gravette High School on the holiday tree at the Arkansas State Capitol. Our votes determine which entry advances to showcase the Gravette Schools community in Little Rock.

📝 Vote Here: https://forms.gle/TMZdE31KAoLUTZAK7
📅 Voting Closes: Monday, October 5, 2026

The Natural State Ornament Project is part of the Arkansas Celebrates America250 initiative by the Arkansas Department of Education. Participating schools will be taking part in activities that highlight the communities of Arkansas. 🔗 Read More: https://america250.ade.arkansas.gov

Eight Gravette High School student artists created original designs focused on the theme Symbols of Our State, featuring state symbols, landmarks, and regional traditions. Let us know which one you like and don't forget to vote on the Google Form link above. Thank you for casting your vote today and supporting our Gravette High School artists! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📣 Our high school cheerleaders invite students of all skill levels to join this year's Cheer Clinic. Young Lions in kindergarten through eighth grade can learn crowd-leading cheers, practice athletic skills, and perform live under the stadium lights this fall.

📝 Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/3Z5zxPdtzrVbiBk2A
💳 Pay Online Here: https://gofan.co/event/6930546?schoolId=AR16993
📧 Message Brooklyn Hilger Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/ghs/staff?id=1680997

Clinic sessions take place October 19th, 20th, and 22nd. Cheerleaders walk participants directly from their school building to the gym each afternoon. Performers then take the field on October 23rd to show off their routine during halftime at the varsity football game against Prairie Grove.

Registration costs $35 per student and includes a clinic t-shirt, with additional family shirts available for $20. Submit enrollment forms by October 9th to reserve a spot. Participants wearing their clinic t-shirt enter the football game free, while adult admission is $7 and student tickets are $5.

Get ready to bring the energy and cheer on our team[cite: 1, 3]. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎣 Gravette High School Outdoor Pursuits students visited Lake Atalanta in Rogers yesterday for a fishing and outdoor skills exercise. Coach Pittman led the excursion, giving students time to practice catching local fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish.

Trips to regional parks allow students to connect course concepts to practical outdoor recreation. Learning navigation, safety, and environmental stewardship prepares students to explore Northwest Arkansas resources responsibly. Thank you to Coach Pittman for supporting these hands-on learning experiences. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

☢️ Yesterday, Mrs. Lovell's class welcomed Sgt. Chavez and Sgt. Koch from the Army National Guard to share hands-on insights about Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training. Students explored military defense history and gained direct perspective on career options.

During the presentation, Sgt. Chavez and Sgt. Koch reviewed the history of chemical warfare and demonstrated how to put on a gas mask. The soldiers also shared their personal enlistment journeys and described their work in the Army National Guard, giving students a glimpse into military service.

Thank you to Sgt. Chavez and Sgt. Koch for sharing your time, knowledge, and career experiences with our students. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎁 Online registration for the 2026 Angel Tree program is now open to support Gravette Schools families during the holiday season. Families experiencing hardship or participating in the Free or Reduced Lunch program can apply online to receive clothing and wish list items for enrolled students.

📅 Sign Up Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026
📝 Sign Up Here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/angeltree

🎁 Pickup Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
⏰ Pickup Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Pickup Location: The Lion Community Learning Center

Submit your request before November 20 to ensure our partners have time to prepare items before pickup day. Thank you to everyone who supports our students and helps build strong connections in Gravette.

🪴 Pre-orders are now open for the Gravette High School Project Prom holiday poinsettia sale. Purchase poinsettias to decorate your home for the holidays while directly funding a safe after-prom event for high school students.

💳 Order Online Here: https://forms.gle/xmRoPzifrVRMHhAQ7
📅 Pre-Order Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026
📦 Pickup Date: Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4, 2026
📍 Pickup Location: First Christian Church (Delivery available for school district staff)

District staff who pre-order can request direct delivery to their school building during pickup days. Plants cost $20 each or two for $30, with all proceeds directly supporting the event. This annual celebration gives upperclassmen and their dates a safe, alcohol-free venue with food, games, and prize giveaways.

Mark your calendar, pre-order your poinsettias today, and invite a friend to the next meeting. Together, our community creates a safe and memorable tradition for Gravette students. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏰 Student tickets for the 2026 Gravette High School Homecoming Dance are officially live for online purchase. The dance will be the fairytale ending to our Disney-themed dress-up week. Grab your tickets today through GoFan to secure your place for a magical celebration.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
📍 Location: Gravette High School Commons
💳 Order Tickets Online: https://gofan.co/event/6884178?schoolId=AR16993

Use your student ID number from Home Access Center as your access code when buying tickets online. Pick up guest forms in the main office or during lunch if you plan to bring a guest from outside the district. All guest forms must be returned by Wednesday, October 7th, and guests must be enrolled at another high school and under 18 years old.

Coordinate with your group, turn in your guest forms early, and prepare for a royal night on the dance floor! Go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

👕 Gravette High School Management I and II classes had the opportunity to tour the new 13,000-square-foot Skyline Printing and Merch facility on September 23, 2026. This hands-on walkthrough connected classroom lessons directly to real local business operations.

Gravette graduates Jacob Scott, Co-Founder and CEO, and Brittney Marstiller, Co-Founder and Sales Director, guided the tour through their updated building. Lions stepped inside the yellow-lit darkroom to learn screen preparation before gathering at the ink-mixing station. They watched live demonstrations of shirt production, embroidery, and sticker printing while learning about equipment maintenance.

Every student walked home with a custom Skyline shirt and practical insight into managing a growing business. Thank you to Jacob Scott and Brittney Marstiller for hosting our classes, and thank you to Shannon Moots for setting up this trip and sharing the story with the community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🧼 Gravette High School Future Health Professionals (HOSA) and National Honor Society (NHS) are partnering to host a hygiene kit drive for community members in need. High school students can bring donated supplies to rooms 131 and 151 through November 17.

Each class is participating in a friendly contest to gather supplies, with a prize going to the grade level that brings the most items:
Freshmen will supply travel toothpaste, toothbrushes, and hairbrushes.
Sophomores are collecting travel deodorants and lip balm.
Juniors can contribute travel shampoo, conditioner, and feminine products.
Seniors will gather travel body wash and gallon Ziplock bags.

Delivering these essential care items helps maintain personal wellness and supports local families facing difficult circumstances. Drop off your contributions before November 17 to help your grade level take top honors. Thank you to our students and families for supporting this service project. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools