Gravette High School

⭐ The Student of the Week for April 14, 2025 is Lily Taylor! Coach McKeown said: "Lily Taylor represents everything a Gravette Lion strives to be. Her hard work and dedication to both staff and students sets a great example." Congratulations Lily! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

📈 FBLA students traveled to Little Rock for their State Competition! More than 3,000 students from across Arkansas competed in a variety of business-related events. Gravette FBLA was recognized as the 2nd largest chapter in the state of Arkansas, with 104 active members. We also had 12 students make the stage and qualify for Nationals, with several others placing in the Top 10. 🏆 National Qualifiers 3rd Place Broadcast Journalism: Brody Bohannon, Adam Fordham, Kash May 2nd Place Banking and Financial Systems: Autumn Brown, Ethan Johnson, Leone Padilla 2nd Place Sports and Entertainment Management: Trevor Blevins, Carter Flynt, Eric Vogt 2nd Place Marketing: Brendan Geghart, Jace Keller, Cameron Moore 🎖️ Top 10 Finalists Entrepreneurship: Ethan Davis, Emma Garrett Graphic Design: Noora Kitterman, Naomi Nichols, Sanjana Sehgal Future Business Educator: Isabella Alexander Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure: Jacob Struble Congratulations to all who competed and advanced. The skills in leadership and business you are developing will lead to a strong future. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎭 Tonight’s the night! Gravette High School Theatre takes the stage for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, an immersive performance that pulls the audience into the story! These kids have been working incredibly hard for months to put this production together. You won't believe what they've been able to do. See for yourself tonight or tomorrow afternoon! 📅 Tonight - Saturday, April 12 - 7:00 PM 📍 Gravette High School Performing Arts Center 🎟 $5 adults | $2 students under 18 Doors open at 6:30 PM. Step into Wonderland and experience it for yourself! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎖️ Cutter Franks, a senior in the Class of 2025, was recognized yesterday for his commitment to joining the United States Marine Corps. Last night, he was honored at the inaugural Our Community Salutes of Northwest Arkansas recognition ceremony. The event celebrated high school seniors who have answered the call to serve in the U.S. Armed Services after graduation. As Cutter shared during his interview with KNWA & FOX24, “A lot of people think we made this decision in a vacuum—nobody knows they're going. Now they're going to get the celebration and the sendoff they need.” 🎥 Watch the full news story here: https://www.nwahomepage.com/video/ceremony-prepares-future-service-members-for-military-life-ahead-of-boot-camp/10608428/ Cutter’s commitment reflects the strength and leadership we strive to grow in all our students. We are proud to stand behind him, and every student choosing a path of service. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

⭐ The Student of the Week for April 7, 2025 is Cadence Holland! Mrs. Kildow said: "Cadence Holland is very helpful and sweet. She manages a busy schedule outside of school yet consistently puts forth great effort to keep up with her studies and do well in class. This is the third year I've had the pleasure of teaching Cadence, and I will truly miss her next year!" Cadence, great job showing up each day with purpose and perseverance. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏥Gravette High School nurse Amy Jackson was presented with the Life Saving Award by the Gravette Police Department in partnership with the State of Arkansas and the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute. This award honors Nurse Jackson’s quick and expert response during a medical emergency involving a student that occurred last semester. Criminal Justice Director Dr. Cheryl May wrote to Mrs. Jackson, "Every day, you put yourselves on the front lines, often in very challenging and high- pressure situations, to provide emergency care. The importance of your role in our community cannot be overstated, and your efforts do not go unnoticed." Thank you, Nurse Jackson, for serving our students and community with skill, strength, and care. Your hard work and sacrifices are deeply valued by the Gravette community. 🧡🦁 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🥚 Ozark Community Hospital is hosting an Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt to support community healthcare! Join the Gravette community for a special Easter Brunch hosted by Ozarks New Hope to raise funds for Ozarks Community Hospital’s new radiology equipment. 📅 Sunday, April 20, 2025 🕗 Brunch: 8 AM – 1 PM 🐣 Egg Hunt: 1 PM 📍 OCH Annex, 1101 Jackson Street SW, Gravette, AR 🎟️ $10 per person — cash, check, or card accepted. 💝 All proceeds benefit Ozarks Community Hospital. Ozarks New Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the health and well-being of our region through funding for local clinics, hospitals, and caregivers. Come enjoy good food and family fun while making a difference in our community!

🦞 Gravette FFA is hosting its inaugural Crawfish Boil and Auction on April 26, 2025, at the Gravette Annex (OCH) — 1101 Jackson St. SW. Doors open at 4 PM! 🎟️ Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance from a Gravette FFA member. Children 10 and under get in free with a paid adult. Must present ticket for entry. 🍗 Not into crawfish? No problem—grilled chicken will also be available! Interested in sponsoring or donating an auction item? Reach out to Mr. Malott: https://www.gravetteschools.net/o/ghs/staff?id=987656 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🏈 Football players and families, the 2025 Parent/Player Meeting & Recruiting Seminar is coming up this month. Gravette Football’s annual Parent and Player Meeting is the best opportunity to learn more on what our program is all about. 📅 Date: April 28 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM 📍 Location: High School PAC 🎯 Who: All current and incoming players (Grades 7–12) and their parents The meeting will last approximately 45 minutes and will be followed by a College Football Recruiting Seminar for any families interested in learning more about opportunities at the next level. #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🦁 Support Drew Madison's art and help her earn a $10,000 scholarship! Drew is currently in the top 80 of over 800 entries in a national scholarship competition with her wonderful cardinal illustration. Voting is open until April 16, and you can vote once every day! Let’s show our Lion Pride and help Drew secure this opportunity. #LionPride #GravetteSchools Vote here: https://www.gallerycollection.com/scholarship-monthly-voting?j=261946

The Student of the Week for March 31, 2025 is Brenda Estrada Fuentes! Mrs. Thrailkill said: "Brenda is excelling in her senior year. We take great pleasure in witnessing her accomplishments and have truly enjoyed having her in our class over the past three years." Brenda's hard work and commitment is greatly appreciated. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

Project Prom Committee Meeting 🦁 The Project Prom committee will meet today 2:00 PM at First Christian Church. After this week, meetings will shift to Mondays at 2:30 PM at the same location. We anticipate meeting weekly until Prom, but we'll confirm the schedule after Monday. Thanks for your commitment to making this event a success!

🏅 Mark your calendars for the FCCLA Fair! Think Science Fair—Students in FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) will have their projects set up in the GHS Commons where you can walk around and see what they have been working on. We invite everyone to come out and help these students get some more presentation experience before they head to State April 8th! 📅 Date: Friday, April 4th ⏰ Time: 4pm-6pm 📍 Location: Gravette High School Commons Come check out the projects that advanced to FCCLA State! #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🍎 Gravette High School is now accepting nominations for this year's Teacher of the Year awards. https://www.gravetteschools.net/toty25ghs Our school and other schools in the district will recognize one exceptional teacher, and one district winner will go on to represent us in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year competition. Nominees must have at least three years of teaching experience in Gravette and must not have won in the past four years. Tell us why you nominated your teacher! Submit your nomination by April 11, 2025 at https://www.gravetteschools.net/toty25ghs #LionPride #GravetteSchools

The Student of the Week for March 17, 2025 is Maddie Samuelson! Mrs Macleod said: "Maddie is an outstanding student who contributes to our classroom environment every day with a positive attitude. Not only is Maddie a great student, she also actively participates in several extracurricular activities and does well in each one. Her dedication and enthusiasm make her an excellent role model for her peers." Great job Maddie! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools

🎨 Art Show Tonight! Gravette students from every grade have been working for months on their masterpieces, and we're excited to see the community come out and support these kids! See you tonight from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital.

The Student of the Week for March 10, 2025 is Emilio Alvarez! Mrs. Thrailkill said: "Emilio is a dedicated student who possesses a positive attitude. He strives to be better in everything he does. I am very proud of his hard work!" Way to go Emilio! 🦁🧡 #LionPride

🎨 Don't forget: The Gravette Schools Art Show is this Thursday! Our students have been working hard, and now it’s time to celebrate their creativity! 📅 Thursday, March 13 ⏰ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍 Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital Come see the work they’ve created and show your support for our student artists! More details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3038709192954217 🖼️ See you there! #LionPride 🧡

The Gravette High School Jazz Band took the stage at the 51st Annual Pittsburg Jazz Festival in Pittsburg, Kansas last Friday. Competing alongside 70 bands from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, they delivered an outstanding performance and earned Division I ratings from every judge. Congratulations to our Jazz Band and Band Director Aaron Ray on their recognition! Way to go Lions! #LionPride

Gravette High School students have been honing their creativity and craft for the art show this coming Thursday. Countless hours of effort, attention to detail, and experimentation went into the work our students have created. Some of these pieces are nothing short of exceptional. The creative abilities of the Lions will amaze our community at the District Art Show. This is your chance to see the talent developing right here in Gravette. Join us for the Gravette Schools Art Show on Thursday, March 13, from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Event Center @ Ozark Community Hospital. RSVP and show your support: https://www.facebook.com/events/3038709192954217 🖼️ Let’s give these artists the recognition they’ve earned. #LionPride 🧡