🍬 Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Custodians are on the front lines of keeping our schools clean and safe. Their work provides the foundation for healthy learning and helps us appreciate and care for our shared spaces.
Maintenance and Transportation Director Richard Carver and Administrative Assistant Melissa White visited each school during shift changes to present daytime and evening custodians with a special gift! A Gravette-themed bag of sweet treats! The note included in the bag read:
Custodians are Mounds of help.
You always go the Extra mile and become our Lifesavers when we're in a Crunch.
Custodians like you make a Whopper of a difference.
On Payday I’m going to ask Mr. Gravette to give you 100 Grand.
Your favorite Nerds.
Our custodians were recognized across every campus. Students thanked custodians throughout the day, and at the high school they received a round of applause for their work. We are grateful for all they do to support learning and keep our schools running smoothly. Thank you Gravette Custodial Staff! The time you give to our community and the work you do for our kids is highly valued and appreciated. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Maintenance and Transportation Director Richard Carver and Administrative Assistant Melissa White visited each school during shift changes to present daytime and evening custodians with a special gift! A Gravette-themed bag of sweet treats! The note included in the bag read:
Custodians are Mounds of help.
You always go the Extra mile and become our Lifesavers when we're in a Crunch.
Custodians like you make a Whopper of a difference.
On Payday I’m going to ask Mr. Gravette to give you 100 Grand.
Your favorite Nerds.
Our custodians were recognized across every campus. Students thanked custodians throughout the day, and at the high school they received a round of applause for their work. We are grateful for all they do to support learning and keep our schools running smoothly. Thank you Gravette Custodial Staff! The time you give to our community and the work you do for our kids is highly valued and appreciated. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎡 Step right up and witness the marvel of our Lion Pride during Homecoming week! The whole district is gearing up for Homecoming 2025 with the theme “Lion County Fair.” Dress up on each day according to the theme and share your school spirit!
Homecoming Week: October 13–17, 2025:
🌙 Monday: Blue Ribbon Monday – Pajama Day
👩🌾 Tuesday: Farmer Tuesday – Overalls & Flannel
🤡 Wednesday: Midway Madness – Bright colors, fun patterns, carnival vibes
🤠 Thursday: Barnyard Bash – Western Wear
🦁 Friday: Champion Friday – Orange & Black
This year’s fair-themed Homecoming is sure to be full of fun, spirit, and pride! The spotlight is on our Lions, and the whole district is invited to the show. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Homecoming Week: October 13–17, 2025:
🌙 Monday: Blue Ribbon Monday – Pajama Day
👩🌾 Tuesday: Farmer Tuesday – Overalls & Flannel
🤡 Wednesday: Midway Madness – Bright colors, fun patterns, carnival vibes
🤠 Thursday: Barnyard Bash – Western Wear
🦁 Friday: Champion Friday – Orange & Black
This year’s fair-themed Homecoming is sure to be full of fun, spirit, and pride! The spotlight is on our Lions, and the whole district is invited to the show. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🛏️ Final reminder! Gravette Lions throw blanket sales end September 30 (that's this coming Tuesday!!!). These warm and soft 50x60 plush blankets are $30, and every order supports the Glenn Duffy Elementary Outdoor Classroom project.
📅 Sales close September 30
🛒 Order here: https://gofan.co/event/3978796?schoolId=AR16993&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink
👉 Visit our project page to learn more and get involved: www.gravetteschools.net/gdeoutdoorclass
Don’t miss out on this chance to stay cozy this fall AND help our youngest Lions learn and explore in the great outdoors. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Sales close September 30
🛒 Order here: https://gofan.co/event/3978796?schoolId=AR16993&utm_source=GoFan&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=HQEventLink
👉 Visit our project page to learn more and get involved: www.gravetteschools.net/gdeoutdoorclass
Don’t miss out on this chance to stay cozy this fall AND help our youngest Lions learn and explore in the great outdoors. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🐟 Outdoor Pursuits students from Gravette High School put their casting practice to work during a fishing trip to Lake Bentonville last week. With beautiful weather and plenty of catches, students found how their outdoor classroom lessons transfer into real-world skills.
Coach Pittman's Outdoor Pursuits course is an education in survival, recreation, and environmental stewardship, and trips to Benton County parks like Lake Bentonville is a big draw for Gravette students. At this park in particular, students can practice fishing for bass, catfish, and bluegill while exploring Osage Park, a regional hub for conservation and outdoor recreation.
Special thanks to our community partners and Gravette Schools administration for supporting these experiences. Outdoor Pursuits is just one way our students are prepared for life beyond the classroom. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Coach Pittman's Outdoor Pursuits course is an education in survival, recreation, and environmental stewardship, and trips to Benton County parks like Lake Bentonville is a big draw for Gravette students. At this park in particular, students can practice fishing for bass, catfish, and bluegill while exploring Osage Park, a regional hub for conservation and outdoor recreation.
Special thanks to our community partners and Gravette Schools administration for supporting these experiences. Outdoor Pursuits is just one way our students are prepared for life beyond the classroom. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
If your child had Free and Reduced Meals last year, you still need to complete an application for the 2025-2026 school year, or you will lose your benefits! Families need to complete a new application before September 30th to maintain Free and Reduced Meal benefits. Visit https://www.gravetteschools.net/free to complete the form.
Gravette Junior High football has been cancelled tonight and rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday 9/19.
🏈 Before kickoff Friday night, the Gravette Lions honored sophomore teammate Harrison Whitley with a framed jersey presentation that included his #33 jersey, Lion emblems, and a team photo of the 2024 Junior High Conference Champions.
Harrison’s battle with Ewing Sarcoma began when what seemed like a football injury turned out to be something far more serious. Since then, he has faced surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation with the same determination he brings to the field.
Coach Bohanon and the players closed in around him just before the game, showing their solidarity in his fight. Harrison’s courage is an inspiration to his teammates, his school, and the Gravette community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools @gravette_athletics @TMobile #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
Harrison’s battle with Ewing Sarcoma began when what seemed like a football injury turned out to be something far more serious. Since then, he has faced surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation with the same determination he brings to the field.
Coach Bohanon and the players closed in around him just before the game, showing their solidarity in his fight. Harrison’s courage is an inspiration to his teammates, his school, and the Gravette community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools @gravette_athletics @TMobile #FN5GL #Sweepstakes
🎣 Gravette High School’s Outdoor Pursuits students took their learning outside today with a casting practice and a friendly rods-n-reels competition.
Outdoor Pursuits equips students with real-life outdoor skills. This program connects students to the natural resources that surround our community by teaching them practical skills such as fishing, fire-building, plant identification, survival basics, and much more. Living on the edge of hundreds of miles of forest and farmland, these skills prepare students to explore safely, act responsibly, and enjoy the outdoors for life. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Outdoor Pursuits equips students with real-life outdoor skills. This program connects students to the natural resources that surround our community by teaching them practical skills such as fishing, fire-building, plant identification, survival basics, and much more. Living on the edge of hundreds of miles of forest and farmland, these skills prepare students to explore safely, act responsibly, and enjoy the outdoors for life. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🧠 Today, middle and high school students heard from Tony Hoffman, former professional BMX rider, former Olympic competitor, and one of the nation’s leading speakers on mental health and substance abuse prevention.
Tony has shared his story with audiences across the country for more than a decade, helping young people understand the link between mental health, personal choices, and long-term success. He spent years battling anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, eventually serving time in prison. While incarcerated, he committed to rebuilding his life through discipline and small daily habits. That commitment carried him into a professional BMX career, where he competed at the highest levels and later coached at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
In Gravette, Tony spoke openly about the traps of negative belief systems, the importance of supportive friendships and trusted adults, and how discipline is like a muscle that grows stronger when you use it. He reminded students how the little things like making your bed, brushing your teeth, even picking up the ice cube that falls on the floor-are practice for the bigger challenges in life.
After his talk, students joined in a Q&A, asking about his BMX and Olympic experiences, his favorite sports, and his family. The room lit up when he shared his love for sushi, but controversy erupted when he claimed In-and-Out was superior to Whataburger. He also shared a love for dogs and more about his relationship with his father and his step-son.
Tony’s message to our students was that perspective, discipline, and support systems can change the course of a life. His visit reminded both students and staff that even after hardship, each day is a chance to choose good habits. 🧡🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Tony has shared his story with audiences across the country for more than a decade, helping young people understand the link between mental health, personal choices, and long-term success. He spent years battling anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, eventually serving time in prison. While incarcerated, he committed to rebuilding his life through discipline and small daily habits. That commitment carried him into a professional BMX career, where he competed at the highest levels and later coached at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
In Gravette, Tony spoke openly about the traps of negative belief systems, the importance of supportive friendships and trusted adults, and how discipline is like a muscle that grows stronger when you use it. He reminded students how the little things like making your bed, brushing your teeth, even picking up the ice cube that falls on the floor-are practice for the bigger challenges in life.
After his talk, students joined in a Q&A, asking about his BMX and Olympic experiences, his favorite sports, and his family. The room lit up when he shared his love for sushi, but controversy erupted when he claimed In-and-Out was superior to Whataburger. He also shared a love for dogs and more about his relationship with his father and his step-son.
Tony’s message to our students was that perspective, discipline, and support systems can change the course of a life. His visit reminded both students and staff that even after hardship, each day is a chance to choose good habits. 🧡🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎉 We won! Gravette has been chosen as a winner of T-Mobile’s $5K Fridays, part of the Friday Night 5G Lights program!
We’re grateful to T-Mobile for celebrating high school athletics and supporting our Lions with this award. Their generosity directly benefits our students and helps strengthen both our programs and our community.
Thank you, Gravette, for showing up with your energy and hometown pride. Now let’s keep it going! Help us push for the Grand Prize by tagging @gravettehighschool and @TMobile on Instagram, and using #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes.
Together, we’ll keep showing the heart of the #LionPride, powered by 5G. 🦁🧡
We’re grateful to T-Mobile for celebrating high school athletics and supporting our Lions with this award. Their generosity directly benefits our students and helps strengthen both our programs and our community.
Thank you, Gravette, for showing up with your energy and hometown pride. Now let’s keep it going! Help us push for the Grand Prize by tagging @gravettehighschool and @TMobile on Instagram, and using #FN5GL and #Sweepstakes.
Together, we’ll keep showing the heart of the #LionPride, powered by 5G. 🦁🧡
💍 Did you hear your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married? Turns out they’re not the only ones. Love is everywhere in Gravette, and plenty of our staff have found the best thing that’s ever been theirs.
Some stories began in high school, some online, some in a principal’s office, and some have been going strong for decades. Each one reminds us that Gravette is where connections last forever and always.
Congratulations to the happy couples who have made the workplace their home away from home. Your classrooms, gyms, offices, and rehearsal halls are part of your family story. Thank you for sharing your love, your laughter, and your example with our students and community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Some stories began in high school, some online, some in a principal’s office, and some have been going strong for decades. Each one reminds us that Gravette is where connections last forever and always.
Congratulations to the happy couples who have made the workplace their home away from home. Your classrooms, gyms, offices, and rehearsal halls are part of your family story. Thank you for sharing your love, your laughter, and your example with our students and community. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎗️ Gravette is Going Gold on September 4! We’ll be joining other schools across Northwest Arkansas in recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear gold or yellow to show support for children fighting cancer and their families. At Gravette Middle School, this is especially meaningful as one of our Lions is currently battling brain cancer.
Your support shows strength and solidarity with families facing the hardship of childhood cancer. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎓 Gravette High School senior Leslie Alvarez has earned national recognition for her academic achievements. She received three College Board National Recognition Awards: First-Generation Recognition, Rural and Small-Town Recognition, and School Recognition .
This honor comes on the heels of her selection for Arkansas Girls State this summer, and she has now also been invited to Columbia University’s STARS Fly-In program in October.
Leslie’s hard work and leadership continue to open doors and shine a spotlight on the strength of Gravette students. Congratulations, Leslie! Keep up the great work. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
This honor comes on the heels of her selection for Arkansas Girls State this summer, and she has now also been invited to Columbia University’s STARS Fly-In program in October.
Leslie’s hard work and leadership continue to open doors and shine a spotlight on the strength of Gravette students. Congratulations, Leslie! Keep up the great work. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📢 Gravette School District will host a Special Services Parent Night on Tuesday, September 9. This town hall–style event will include information about how special education works in our schools: referrals, evaluations, least restrictive environments, accommodations, modifications, law updates, and related services.
📅 Tuesday, September 9, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Lion Learning Center
A panel of special education teachers from each school, a speech-language pathologist, and the special education director will be present to answer questions and share guidance. We hope to see you there! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Tuesday, September 9, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Lion Learning Center
A panel of special education teachers from each school, a speech-language pathologist, and the special education director will be present to answer questions and share guidance. We hope to see you there! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🚗 Gravette High School families and student drivers, here’s what you need to know to keep traffic safe and organized this year:
🚗 Car Rider Drop-off & Pick-up – Use the designated car rider line in the teacher lot on Lion Dr S.
🚫 Do not enter the bus lane marked in orange. This lane is for buses only and is not a car rider pick-up location in the afternoon.
🅿️ Visitor Parking – During the school day, visitor parking is in front of the building on Lion Dr S. For events, these spots are reserved for senior citizens and handicap parking.
🅿️ Additional Event Parking – Use the gravel lot or arena front lot. The arena lot is off-limits after 7:30 am on school days.
🚙 Student Drivers
• Enter the student parking lot from the northern lane only.
• Student parking is in the student/event parking lot by the stadium.
• Please keep the bus lane clear at all times.
🔗 Full details and traffic map here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/ghs/page/bell-schedule
Thank you for following these routes and parking guidelines. Your cooperation keeps everyone safe and helps traffic move smoothly before and after school. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🚗 Car Rider Drop-off & Pick-up – Use the designated car rider line in the teacher lot on Lion Dr S.
🚫 Do not enter the bus lane marked in orange. This lane is for buses only and is not a car rider pick-up location in the afternoon.
🅿️ Visitor Parking – During the school day, visitor parking is in front of the building on Lion Dr S. For events, these spots are reserved for senior citizens and handicap parking.
🅿️ Additional Event Parking – Use the gravel lot or arena front lot. The arena lot is off-limits after 7:30 am on school days.
🚙 Student Drivers
• Enter the student parking lot from the northern lane only.
• Student parking is in the student/event parking lot by the stadium.
• Please keep the bus lane clear at all times.
🔗 Full details and traffic map here: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/ghs/page/bell-schedule
Thank you for following these routes and parking guidelines. Your cooperation keeps everyone safe and helps traffic move smoothly before and after school. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎓 The Class of 2029 took their first steps into high school during Freshman Boot Camp at Gravette High School yesterday! Students met teachers, connected with classmates, explored their new school, and learned what to expect from their first year.
Thank you to First Christian Church and Grand Savings Bank for sponsoring dinner and supporting the mentor training. With guided tours, team activities, and helpful information about courses and routines, the event helped set a strong foundation for the year ahead.
We’re also proud of our student mentors who gave their time to welcome and guide incoming freshmen. Their leadership set a great example and helped establish connections that will last for years. And thank you to Mr. Griffith and student volunteer Allison Arrue for providing photos to help us share the experience. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Thank you to First Christian Church and Grand Savings Bank for sponsoring dinner and supporting the mentor training. With guided tours, team activities, and helpful information about courses and routines, the event helped set a strong foundation for the year ahead.
We’re also proud of our student mentors who gave their time to welcome and guide incoming freshmen. Their leadership set a great example and helped establish connections that will last for years. And thank you to Mr. Griffith and student volunteer Allison Arrue for providing photos to help us share the experience. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🦁 Educators from Gravette High School and Gravette Middle School gathered this week for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) training at the Lion Learning Center.
The session brought together general education and special services staff to study how small changes in classroom design can lead to better outcomes for every learner.
Gravette Schools has entered a three-year partnership with CAST, the national leader in UDL, to strengthen instructional practices across the district. Special services is also working with the Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative to provide continued training and support for this work.
Special Education Director Tyler Matlock shared, “We are very excited at what the practices of UDL can do for our students in Gravette Schools. Finding ways to give more access to students of all levels of need in the general education classroom is the goal of our department and district. Partnering with CAST helps us do just that.”
This collaboration reflects a long-term commitment to building systems that work for all students. 🧡 #GravetteSchools #LionPride
🚌 Bus enrollment and tracking just got an upgrade. Gravette Schools are now using Transact for transportation sign-up and a new mobile app for live bus tracking and notifications.
🔗 Read more: https://www.gravetteschools.net/article/2311713
Families will need to create a Transact account to enroll. A separate mobile app, EZ A2B can now be used to access route information once enrollment is complete. 🦁🧡 #GravetteSchools #LionPride
We’re looking for new bus drivers, and training is on us! This is a great part-time job with flexible hours, health and retirement benefits, and the option to pick up extra hours. If you know someone who might be interested, send them to https://www.gravetteschools.net/drive to apply today.
🏠 Gravette High School will host an Open House on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Students and families are invited to explore the building, visit classrooms, and meet teachers ahead of the new school year.
📅 Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
📍 Location: Gravette High School
This event is open to all grades and serves as a chance to get familiar with class locations, meet staff, and prepare for a strong start to 25–26.
REMINDER: Freshman Boot Camp will take place earlier that day from 1:00–5:30 PM, followed by a freshmen parent meeting at 5:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center. Visit www.gravetteschools.net/boot to register. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
📍 Location: Gravette High School
This event is open to all grades and serves as a chance to get familiar with class locations, meet staff, and prepare for a strong start to 25–26.
REMINDER: Freshman Boot Camp will take place earlier that day from 1:00–5:30 PM, followed by a freshmen parent meeting at 5:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center. Visit www.gravetteschools.net/boot to register. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
