📦 Red Ribbon Week at Gravette Middle School carried the momentum with day four’s theme, “Carrying Our Future, Not the Burden of Drugs.” Students ditched their backpacks and came armed with creativity, hauling school supplies in everything from laundry baskets to coolers and wagons.
Congratulations to our Day Four Red Ribbon Week Fact Question winners:
⭐ Sofia Martinez
⭐ Molly Mahmens
⭐ Noah Thomason
⭐ Kylie Roe
⭐ Cadence Hanson
The halls were full of laughter, color, and imagination, a showcase of what happens when students carry confidence and curiosity instead of harmful habits. This fun twist on “Anything but a Backpack” reminded everyone that the best things to carry through life are knowledge, integrity, and a clear mind. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Congratulations to our Day Four Red Ribbon Week Fact Question winners:
⭐ Sofia Martinez
⭐ Molly Mahmens
⭐ Noah Thomason
⭐ Kylie Roe
⭐ Cadence Hanson
The halls were full of laughter, color, and imagination, a showcase of what happens when students carry confidence and curiosity instead of harmful habits. This fun twist on “Anything but a Backpack” reminded everyone that the best things to carry through life are knowledge, integrity, and a clear mind. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎽 Red Ribbon Week at Gravette Middle School continued yesterday with a sporty theme: "Team Up Against Drugs." Students and staff showed spirit by wearing their favorite jerseys or team colors. Gotta respect the orange and black... Only 2 days before a home game and Halloween. How could you not?
Big congrats to the Day Three winners of the Red Ribbon Week Fact Questions:
⭐ Kenzie Baker
⭐ Katya Parsley
⭐ Gavin Lowden
⭐ Silas Strecker
⭐ Olympia Lopez
⭐ Josie McKinzie
This "Team Up" theme drove action as students had the chance to sign a pledge, making a personal commitment to live a healthy, drug-free life and choose a bright future. Combining a visible, school-wide theme with a personal pledge is an important step to reinforce the message. It's great to see our students showing strong participation and commitment. 🦁🧡 #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
🎗️ Red Ribbon Week marched on at Gravette Middle School with a patriotic theme. “Voting for My Future to Be Drug-Free” had students and staff showing their national pride wearing red, white, and blue to celebrate healthy choices and personal responsibility.
Congratulations to our Red Ribbon Week Fact Question winners:
⭐ Pearl Meister
⭐ Ta’Veia Finnell
⭐ Jacob Driver
⭐ Natalie Norman
⭐ Stratton Mansfield
The sea of stars and stripes across the halls showed off more than school spirit. It signaled a commitment to choosing a bright, substance-free future and standing united for what matters most. Our health, our goals, and our future. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Congratulations to our Red Ribbon Week Fact Question winners:
⭐ Pearl Meister
⭐ Ta’Veia Finnell
⭐ Jacob Driver
⭐ Natalie Norman
⭐ Stratton Mansfield
The sea of stars and stripes across the halls showed off more than school spirit. It signaled a commitment to choosing a bright, substance-free future and standing united for what matters most. Our health, our goals, and our future. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🏈 Former Arkansas Razorback and NFL player Grant Garrett helped Gravette Middle School kick off Red Ribbon Week with a message about choices, consequences, and character. He reminded students that the five people you spend the most time with often reflect where your life is headed, and shared how a middle school coach once refused to let him quit, a decision that changed his life.
The theme for the day was "Hide Away from Drugs," with students and staff wearing camouflage. We also want to congratulate the winners of the Red Ribbon Week Fact Questions: Aliyah Hall, Elyna Thapar, Jaycie Wynne, Cole Hatfield, Kase Bequette, and Saige Kleber.
Mr. Garrett's message about accountability and commitment was a powerful way to start the week's focus on living a healthy, substance-free life. We are grateful for his time and his willingness to share his experiences with our students. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
The theme for the day was "Hide Away from Drugs," with students and staff wearing camouflage. We also want to congratulate the winners of the Red Ribbon Week Fact Questions: Aliyah Hall, Elyna Thapar, Jaycie Wynne, Cole Hatfield, Kase Bequette, and Saige Kleber.
Mr. Garrett's message about accountability and commitment was a powerful way to start the week's focus on living a healthy, substance-free life. We are grateful for his time and his willingness to share his experiences with our students. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📣 Awesome news from Gravette Middle School. We will finally have our own dedicated yearbook for the 2025-2026 school year. Just us. Nobody else! This new, separate yearbook will allow us to create pages focused entirely on the unique experiences and memories of our middle schoolers.
Order Details
💵 Price: $30
📅 Deadline: January 20, 2026
🛒 Purchase Here: http://gravetteschools.net/yearbook3
📦 Delivery: May 2026
This is an exciting step for Gravette Middle School. We look forward to capturing a full year of GMS activities and preserving these memories for our students. Go Lions!🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Order Details
💵 Price: $30
📅 Deadline: January 20, 2026
🛒 Purchase Here: http://gravetteschools.net/yearbook3
📦 Delivery: May 2026
This is an exciting step for Gravette Middle School. We look forward to capturing a full year of GMS activities and preserving these memories for our students. Go Lions!🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎃 Gravette Middle School is hosting its Fall Dance on Tuesday, October 28th. This event is sponsored by the GMS Builders Club and will feature a costume contest, photo booth, concessions, and prizes.
Event Details
📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
⏰ 3:17 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Gravette Middle School (Pickup at the gravel bus lot)
🎟️ Tickets: $3 per person or $5 per couple
Tickets will be sold during breakfast and lunch today, October 27th, and tomorrow, October 28th. Students may wear costumes, but all outfits must meet the school dress code, and no face coverings are allowed. Concessions and $1 photos will be available for purchase. Please note that all phones will be secured in Yondr pouches for the duration of the dance.
The GMS Builders Club is a student-led service group affiliated with Kiwanis International, a preparatory step before Key Club in High School. The club is open to all GMS students interested in service and leadership. It's a great way to develop leadership experience by organizing events like this dance, reading activities, teacher appreciation projects, and holiday service events. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Event Details
📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
⏰ 3:17 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Gravette Middle School (Pickup at the gravel bus lot)
🎟️ Tickets: $3 per person or $5 per couple
Tickets will be sold during breakfast and lunch today, October 27th, and tomorrow, October 28th. Students may wear costumes, but all outfits must meet the school dress code, and no face coverings are allowed. Concessions and $1 photos will be available for purchase. Please note that all phones will be secured in Yondr pouches for the duration of the dance.
The GMS Builders Club is a student-led service group affiliated with Kiwanis International, a preparatory step before Key Club in High School. The club is open to all GMS students interested in service and leadership. It's a great way to develop leadership experience by organizing events like this dance, reading activities, teacher appreciation projects, and holiday service events. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🚌 This week, October 20-24, 2025, Gravette School District is observing National School Bus Safety Week. This time is set aside every year as a reminder that student safety is a shared responsibility between students, families, and all community motorists.
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
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
🚗 TRAFFIC ALERT: Gravette is hosting the 4A North Regional Volleyball Tournament this year! Traffic will increase near the volleyball gym during dismissal on Monday, October 20 through Wednesday, October 22. The games will bring extra vehicles into the main parking lot by the Volleyball Gym.
Please Be Aware:
⚠️ Avoid parking in the area around the Volleyball Gym to help ease traffic and save time.
⚠️ Walkers should be picked up in the car rider lines at Glenn Duffy Elementary, Gravette Upper Elementary, or Gravette Middle School during these three days.
Following these notices will help with a much smoother dismissal and keeps the area clear for buses, families, and tournament guests. Thank you for supporting a safe dismissal. Go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Please Be Aware:
⚠️ Avoid parking in the area around the Volleyball Gym to help ease traffic and save time.
⚠️ Walkers should be picked up in the car rider lines at Glenn Duffy Elementary, Gravette Upper Elementary, or Gravette Middle School during these three days.
Following these notices will help with a much smoother dismissal and keeps the area clear for buses, families, and tournament guests. Thank you for supporting a safe dismissal. Go Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎗️ Gravette Middle School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week from Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31. Students designed this year’s Red Ribbon flyers, sharing the message: You only live once. Be drug free.
📅 Dress-Up Days:
- Monday – Hide Away from Drugs! (Camo)
- Tuesday – Voting for My Future to Be Drug-Free (America)
- Wednesday – Team Up Against Drugs (Jerseys or Favorite Team)
- Thursday – Carrying Our Future, Not the Burden of Drugs (Anything but a Backpack)
- Friday – Scare Away Drugs (Red colors or Halloween costumes; no masks or face coverings)
The national theme for 2025 is Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free. Gravette Middle School students are proud to support this message and encourage their peers to make healthy choices. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
📅 Dress-Up Days:
- Monday – Hide Away from Drugs! (Camo)
- Tuesday – Voting for My Future to Be Drug-Free (America)
- Wednesday – Team Up Against Drugs (Jerseys or Favorite Team)
- Thursday – Carrying Our Future, Not the Burden of Drugs (Anything but a Backpack)
- Friday – Scare Away Drugs (Red colors or Halloween costumes; no masks or face coverings)
The national theme for 2025 is Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free. Gravette Middle School students are proud to support this message and encourage their peers to make healthy choices. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🔎 It’s game day, Lions! Lucy wrapped up her week of adventure in the weight room at the back of the fieldhouse, getting in one last workout before kickoff. She’s ready, and so are we.
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
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
🔭 October 16th is National Boss's Day, and Gravette School District recognizes the leaders who keep our schools running strong.
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
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
🔎 Lucy got a little too comfortable today. She was caught relaxing in the superintendent’s chair at the district office, feet up and all. Maybe she was brushing up on policy or planning her next big move.
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
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
🤠 Gravette Middle School turned into a scene straight out of the Wild West for Barnyard Bash Thursday! Students and staff came ready to wrangle in their boots, hats, and denim for a full day of western fun.
This bona fide rootin’, tootin’ cowpokes showed plenty of spirit and small-town pride as Homecoming Week keeps ridin’ strong toward Friday’s pep rally.
Keep those hats high and that Lion Pride shining, GMS! Yeehaw! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
This bona fide rootin’, tootin’ cowpokes showed plenty of spirit and small-town pride as Homecoming Week keeps ridin’ strong toward Friday’s pep rally.
Keep those hats high and that Lion Pride shining, GMS! Yeehaw! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🎠 Gravette Middle School brought the carnival vibes for Midway Madness Wednesday! Bright colors and bold patterns filled the halls, turning the day into a walking fairground of fun.
Our “most spirited” students stood out with looks that included a squid hat, blue hair, bright green outfits, checkered patterns, and even a pink safety vest that lights up!
The week’s been full of color, laughter, and school pride, and there’s still more Homecoming fun to come. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Our “most spirited” students stood out with looks that included a squid hat, blue hair, bright green outfits, checkered patterns, and even a pink safety vest that lights up!
The week’s been full of color, laughter, and school pride, and there’s still more Homecoming fun to come. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🔎 Lucy spent her day near the chicken coop at Gravette Upper Elementary, keeping watch on the feathered residents. She might have gone looking for a few eggs, but decided to wait and let them hatch.
Congratulations to Tina Harris for finding her first. It was her knowledge of our schools that led her to the answer, not just good cluck!
Lucy’s adventure continues tomorrow with a new clue and another chance to win before Homecoming. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Congratulations to Tina Harris for finding her first. It was her knowledge of our schools that led her to the answer, not just good cluck!
Lucy’s adventure continues tomorrow with a new clue and another chance to win before Homecoming. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🚧 Drivers heading through Gravette, please be aware of possible traffic delays in the afternoon on AR-72 on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
The Gravette Lion Invitational cross country meet will be held across from Country View Animal Care Center. Westbound traffic may experience bottlenecks turning onto Stage Coach Road from around 3:20 P.M. through the evening. Volunteers and law enforcement will be directing traffic, but extra travel time is recommended.
View the location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4wsjz4ogL1SrKadG9
We appreciate your patience as our community hosts this first-year event.
The Gravette Lion Invitational cross country meet will be held across from Country View Animal Care Center. Westbound traffic may experience bottlenecks turning onto Stage Coach Road from around 3:20 P.M. through the evening. Volunteers and law enforcement will be directing traffic, but extra travel time is recommended.
View the location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4wsjz4ogL1SrKadG9
We appreciate your patience as our community hosts this first-year event.
👩🌾 Gravette Middle School kept the Homecoming spirit growing with Farmer Tuesday! Students came dressed in overalls, flannel, and farm-ready gear... Even a beekeeper joined in. Now that's sweet.
Boy, I tell ya what, our most spirited folks sure put some elbow grease into it this time.
The excitement continues all week as we build toward Friday’s pep rally and the Homecoming celebrations ahead. Keep showing that Lion Pride, GMS! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Boy, I tell ya what, our most spirited folks sure put some elbow grease into it this time.
The excitement continues all week as we build toward Friday’s pep rally and the Homecoming celebrations ahead. Keep showing that Lion Pride, GMS! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🔎 Lucy was caught in the front office at Glen Duffy Elementary, admiring the setup of our four-legged staff member’s station.
Congratulations to Chelsea Thomas for being the first to call it exactly: Duffy’s spot! Several others were close, but her answer nailed the detail.
Lucy’s adventure continues tomorrow with a new clue and another chance to win. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Congratulations to Chelsea Thomas for being the first to call it exactly: Duffy’s spot! Several others were close, but her answer nailed the detail.
Lucy’s adventure continues tomorrow with a new clue and another chance to win. 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
🛌 Gravette Middle School kicked off Homecoming Spirit Week with Pajama Day! Students showed their school pride in cozy flannels, fun sleepwear, and creative bedtime looks.
Our top 5 most spirited students were recognized and each received a Little Debbie snack cake for their standout spirit.
On Friday at the GMS Pep Rally, we’ll draw for Sonic gift cards from all spirit day participants throughout the week. Keep the spirit going, Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
Our top 5 most spirited students were recognized and each received a Little Debbie snack cake for their standout spirit.
On Friday at the GMS Pep Rally, we’ll draw for Sonic gift cards from all spirit day participants throughout the week. Keep the spirit going, Lions! 🦁🧡 #LionPride #GravetteSchools
